My Mommy Became A Billionaire After the Breakup novel Chapter 1

Athena Newton gasped for air, her body still buzzing from their passionate rendezvous in the secretary's lounge. Byron Crawford clung to her from behind, unwilling to release his grip.

They both indulged in the lingering euphoria, with Byron planting delicate kisses on Athena's neck, savoring the aftermath of their pleasure.

Byron had been on a 15-day business trip, and he had left Athena, his personal secretary, behind. Surprisingly, she felt relieved, thinking that perhaps he had grown tired of their 5-year long affair.

Truthfully, she couldn't help but feel a glimmer of joy about it...

It was five years ago when the debt collector came knocking, and her grandma, Romy Lewis, fell seriously ill, desperately in need of money.

Just when all hope seemed lost, Byron came in. Word had it that Athena bore a striking resemblance to his one true love, Freya Bates, , who went abroad and married a renowned European aristocrat after Byron's accident left him in a coma.

It was difficult for him to move on when he recovered and realized he had been cast aside.

And then, Athena came into his life. He helped her settle her family's debts and arranged for the best medical care for her grandmother.

And so, she took on the role of Byron's secretary, while secretly becoming his lover.

For the past five years, she concealed her true self, molding herself into a mirror image of Freya. She played the part of a tolerant and submissive woman, doing everything in her power to please him.

But the constant act wore her down, and she longed for Byron to find someone to take her place.

To her surprise, when Byron returned from his business trip, instead of going home, he headed straight to the office. Consumed by desire, he didn’t bother waiting for her to finish work and roughly took his pleasure, leaving her utterly drained.

After a brief rest, Athena softly reminded him, "Mr. Crawford, the shareholders are waiting for you in the conference room."

"Humph," he said, his voice suddenly monotone. He released Athena and headed straight for the bathroom.

She let out a sigh of relief.

Ignoring the discomfort in her lower body, she made her way to the lounge to fetch Byron's spare suit.

After his shower, Byron changed into his suit, and Athena gently helped him put on his tie.

As he looked down at her, he couldn't help but notice how well-behaved and sensible she was. He was pleased.

"There's a check on the table.Twenty million dollars," he said calmly. "And the villa in Lakin will be transferred to your name."

She stared blankly at Byron, stunned.

Was this some kind of compensation? A severance fee to leave her with?

"Mr. Crawford, why would you..."

Self-satisfaction flowed through him when he saw the confused look in her eyes. He touched her chin and said, "Consider it a reward."

A reward?

What had she done to deserve such a generous reward?

Twenty million dollars was a fortune, and the villa in Lakin alone was worth over five times more.

Though Byron had always been generous, he had never given her such a large amount all at once before.

He gently caressed Athena's slightly swollen lips with his thumb and whispered coldly, "If you do as I say, there will be more where that came from."

Athena couldn’t believe it.

What did he mean?

Was he not planning to break up with her yet?

She averted her gaze, maintaining her sweet and graceful facade. She nodded and replied, "Yes, Mr. Crawford."

She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but it seemed like Byron's shoulders deflated with relief just a bit.

"Great," Byron said. "There's nothing else for you to do this afternoon. You can go home."

She nodded again. With that, Byron left out the door.

Athena frowned as she picked up the check on the table.

She thought that over the past six months, Byron had grown tired of her.

Not too long ago, she had even caught a glimpse of him talking with a girl who looked remarkably like Freya.

"This can't be..." She muttered to herself.

She suddenly heard a buzzing sound from under the bed, where her phone had fallen during their session. She reached for it, and instantly read the headline in her notifications.

"Damn it! Does he think I enjoy being a replacement…?”

“I quit!"