Tempting the Billionaire and His Heir

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The guilt was eating Alexa up from the inside like a slow poison. She felt like a sinner who had committed the most unforgivable crime. The weight of her guilt was so heavy that she felt like she was carrying a boulder on her back every time she entered the mansion. The once-beautiful mansion now felt like a haunted house that reminded her of the grave mistake she had committed.

The thought of confessing to Nolan crossed her mind several times, but she couldn’t muster the courage to do so. She feared that he would never forgive her and would end up hating her forever. After losing Anthony, she couldn’t bear the thought of losing another person she loved.

Despite her guilt, Alexa continued to take care of the mansion all by herself. Nolan hadn’t left his room since the day of the funeral, and Alexa knew that he needed time to grieve. But it didn’t stop her from taking care of the mansion’s needs. She dusted every corner, scrubbed every surface, and trimmed the garden back into its glorious state.

Days turned into weeks, and Alexa’s guilt only grew stronger. She found it hard to sleep at night, plagued by nightmares of Nolan finding out her secret. She felt like she was walking on thin ice, waiting for it to crack beneath her feet at any moment.

But despite everything, Alexa didn’t give up. She continued to take care of the mansion with utmost dedication and care. She made sure that everything was in order and that Nolan would have nothing to worry about when he finally decided to leave his room.

As she worked, she tried to push the guilt to the back of her mind, but it refused to budge. It was a constant reminder of the mistake she had made, and she couldn’t help but wonder what would happen if Nolan ever found out.

Days turned into weeks, and Alexa began to feel like she was losing herself. She had never felt so alone and lost before. The guilt was like a monster that had taken over her life, and she didn’t know how to get rid of it.

But she refused to give up. She knew that she had to make things right, no matter what it took. So she continued to take care of the mansion, hoping that one day, she would find the courage to confess to Nolan and make things right.

Alexa couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness as she saw Nolan watching her from his window. She knew he was still grieving and hadn’t left his room since the funeral. It had been weeks, and he was still in the same state. It worried her, but she didn’t know what to do to help him.

As she continued to work, she thought about how much she missed the old Nolan. The Nolan who would tell her jokes and tease her about her cooking. The Nolan who would take her out to the movies or the park on a sunny day. She missed his smile and his laughter, but most of all, she missed the person he used to be.

Alexa was busy mowing the lawn in front of the mansion when she heard the sound of approaching vehicles. Looking up, she saw two sleek black cars pulling into the driveway. She straightened her back and wiped her sweat with the back of her hand, wondering who the visitors could be. As the cars came to a halt, a group of well-dressed men stepped out.

The board of directors had arrived.

Alexa recognized them immediately from the party and the funeral. They were all impeccably dressed in expensive suits, each carrying a leather briefcase. One of the men, who appeared to be the leader of the group, approached Alexa with a stern expression on his face.

“Excuse me, miss,” he said. “We are looking for Mr. Nolan. Is he here?”

Alexa swallowed nervously, feeling a twinge of anxiety in her chest. “Yes, he is,” she replied, pointing to the mansion. “He’s been staying in his room since the funeral.”

The man nodded, his face unreadable. “Very well. We need to speak to him urgently. Please show us to his room.”

Alexa led the men to the mansion, her heart pounding in her chest. She wondered what could be so urgent that the board of directors would come looking for Nolan. As they entered the mansion, Alexa noticed how clean and tidy everything was. She had spent the past few weeks tirelessly cleaning and trimming the whole mansion back into its glorious state. She hoped it would make a good impression on the visitors.

As they climbed the stairs, Alexa felt her nerves intensify. She hoped Nolan was up for visitors, especially from the board of directors. When they reached his door, Alexa knocked softly and announced their arrival.

“Nolan, there are some gentlemen here to see you.”

There was no response from the other side of the door.

Alexa turned to the leader of the group. “I’m sorry, he’s not answering. Maybe he doesn’t want to see anyone right now.”

The man’s expression hardened. “I’m afraid that’s not an option. We have an urgent matter to discuss with him. Open the door, please.”

Alexa hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. She had promised Nolan that she wouldn’t let anyone disturb him. But at the same time, she didn’t want to upset the board of directors. She took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

Nolan was lying on his bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. When he saw the group of men enter his room, he sat up abruptly, looking both startled and annoyed.

“What is the meaning of this?” he demanded.

The leader of the group stepped forward and introduced himself. “Mr. Nolan, we are from the board of directors. We need to speak to you about the company’s future plans.”Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.