Love Game With The Rebel Billionaire

Chapter 125: Velvet Ring

"Really?" He looked at me, his mouth slightly open.

I nodded. I didn't mean it, though. If he took it seriously, that was on him.

"I'm done talking. Your turn," he said, staring at me.

I kicked at him, but he dodged. What a waste. I closed my eyes and leaned my head back.

"Nothing interesting in my life," I replied. "Stop."

"Hey, Ash!" he said suddenly, making me straighten up and look at the door.

"Where?" I asked, a little panicked.

I stopped when I realized he was just messing with me.

"Nowhere," he said with a laugh. I raised my wine, ready to throw it at him, but stopped myself.

"Fuck you, Haze Greensmith," I muttered.

He laughed again before turning serious. "I've got something to tell you. I meant to say this when you visited the hospital but forgot."

"What is it?" I asked disinterestedly, focusing on my drink.

"I saw someone who looks like Ash."

I froze mid-drink. It felt like time had stopped. "What did you say?"

"I know it's weird, but hear me out. I'm not sure if it was Ash or if I was just seeing things. But I've known that guy for ages. Even if you turned him inside out, I'd still recognize him."

Of course, they'd know him inside and out. It sounded strange, but I waited for him

chuckled at his last comment, but I wasn't paying attention anymore. It wasn't absurd. It was just that... I didn't want to believe it initially because I needed someone

did this happen?"

in thought. "About two

was around the time I showed

going?" Haze asked as he saw me stand up and

I replied. "Thanks for the information, Haze," I added before walking out

called Kesha. I went

before she arrived, looking completely out of breath. She immediately

was part of her responsibilities outlined in her contract. When I call for them, they

To me, they're like family. That's

her, so I've been trying to keep some distance from everyone

just hope it's

you okay?" I asked

midnight," she muttered before grabbing

pointing to the wall clock in the corner of the computer room. "We have a clock here. But why

a gray long-sleeved hoodie and faded jeans. Her long,

still breathing heavily as she sank into

fridge to grab a canned coffee but spotted a chocolate donut on the lower shelf. I took it, thinking

pass the time, I scrolled through my phone, but I stopped abruptly when a notification popped

have a

what the

knew it was the same person who had contacted me before. I didn't bother asking Kesha to trace it

just wanted to play a game... but what

the gift

as I bit into the donut I took from the fridge. It was soft and chewy-until my teeth hit something hard. I winced as pain shot through my tooth, making my eyes

complained, setting my phone aside to fish out whatever hard object was in my

admit that. Kesha was staring at me, confused