The Billionaire’s Fight For Redemption (Noah and Sierra) novel Chapter 184

Chapter 184

“What about me?”

“Tell me something not stressful or sad.”

He laughs, running a hand through his hair. “Well… I like cooking. And I’m terrible at following recipes, so everything either turns out amazing or inedible.”

I grin. “That’s adorable.”

“I’ll let you try the edible ones someday.”

Heat blooms in my cheeks before I can control it, and for a second, I can barely look him in the eye. I feel like

teenager.

The conversation flows, effortlessly. We talk about music, embarrassing childhood stories, bad fashion choices, and favorite late–night snacks. He’s easy to be around.

I remember when I we first met at the clinic. Yes, he drew my attention but he gave off the broody kind of vibes. I never imagine there was this other side of him.

When the drinks arrive, he waits for me to take the first sip before he touches his.

We end up sharing a slice of chocolate cake, forks scraping at the plate as we laugh over some story about his younger brother stealing his shoes in high school.

At one point, I lean my elbow on the table, half turned toward him, and I realize something unexpected, I haven’t this comfortable, around a man in a long time.

I don’t date, but when I do find myself on a blind date, Lilly organized, the man has never been able to catch my attention and keep it. Most of the time, my mind was always on how quick I can leave.

The sunlight shifts outside as evening approaches, and the glow around him softens. His gaze drifts to my face sometimes, lingering but not in a way that makes me uncomfortable. In a way that feels like appreciation. Like awe. Like he can’t believe I exist.

Time slips by until I finally glance at my phone.

6:02 p.m.

“Oh,” I breathe. “I didn’t realize…”

“Neither did I.” He sounds almost disappointed.

I stand, smoothing my dress. He stands too.

“It was really nice having your company, Sierra,” he says, smiling with his eyes.

“Yeah,” I whisper, smiling. “It really was. I’m so glad I agreed to this.”

His smile broadens, and I can’t help being drowned in those hazel brown orbs.

“I don’t think I’ve enjoyed someone’s company, this much, in a long time.”

I wink, warmth feeling my chest. “Right back at you, Adrian”

He walks with me to the door, but before he can walk me out, I stop him.

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“You don’t have to walk me out. I’m good.”

I didn’t want him to see the driver. I had yet to tell the driver to pick me, up, but still. Just in case he was around.

“Are you sure?”

I nod. “Thank you, though.”

He hesitates like he wants to argue but eventually he lets me go.

“Okay then, have a lovely evening Sierra. I hope to see you soon”

“You too, Adrian.” I tell him, and for a moment I debate whether I should hug him, but then I think against it and leave after giving him one last stare.

When I get outside and don’t spot the driver anywhere, so I pull out my phone to order an Uber. Once it’s been confirmed, I begin walking toward the parking lot across the road. 3

my

neck.

The street is quieter now, with soft orange streetlights flickering on, and my steps echo lightly on the pavement.

I’m halfway across the lot when something feels… off. There is this prickle of awareness at the back of

I slow down and glance around.

A dark van idles near the far side, with the engine running. Strange. But maybe someone’s waiting for someone.

I take another step, but then I hear the sharp sound fast footsteps behind me.

I was about to turn when a hand clamps over my mouth.

I scream, but it’s muffled by the person’s hand. I try to fight, but another hand grabs my arm, yanking me backward.

Panic detonates in my chest like a fucking bomb when I realize exactly what’s happening.

“No-” The word muffles uselessly against the hand silencing me.

The man begins dragging me toward the van, his grip bruising, breathing heavy against my ear all the while regret fills me like an air balloon. I shouldn’t have asked the driver to leave. 11