The Billionaire's Heir I Never Knew Was Mine novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Why Now?

Sienna’s smile bloomed slowly, almost without her realizing it, as her eyes remained fixed on the message glowing on her phone screen.

For a moment, the world around her faded into the background.

The noise of the office, the ticking clock, and even the quiet tension she had been carrying all day. All of it disappeared, replaced by something light and warm spreading through her chest.

’Wow... He replied. Not only did he reply... but he was already waiting for me. In the parking lot!’

Her heart gave a small, unexpected leap, catching her completely off guard.

It had been hours of silence, hours of quiet doubt creeping into her thoughts, whispering things she didn’t want to believe.

And now, just like that, everything was overturned by a single message.

’Zach...’ she thought, her lips curving upward. ’I’m sorry... for doubting you earlier.’

She let out a quiet breath, shaking her head faintly at herself.

’Geez, girl! You really thought he gave you a fake number,’ she scolded inwardly. ’Impressive, Sienna! Truly impressive!’

Still, the warmth in her chest didn’t fade.

She quickly turned toward Mia, who was still waiting beside her desk, but now ready to leave.

"Mia," Sienna tried to sound as casual as possible, though a hint of excitement still slipped through, "you should go home now. Without me. I still have something I need to take care of here."

Mia frowned slightly, her eyes narrowing in curiosity.

"Oh...? Do you need me to go with you?"

"No! No need," Sienna replied quickly, perhaps a little too quickly. She cleared her throat, forcing her tone to soften. "I mean... It’s nothing serious. I can handle it myself."

’There is absolutely no way I’m letting you see him,’ she added in her mind.

Her imagination worked against her almost instantly; Mia raised an eyebrow. Mia is asking questions. Mia was not letting her leave until she explained everything.

’No. It would be a disaster to let Mia meet Zach now.’

"Alright," Mia said after a moment, though her gaze still lingered with suspicion. "Call me if anything happens."

"I will," Sienna replied with a small smile.

Once Mia left, Sienna didn’t waste another second.

Then, Sienna’s fingers moved quickly across the screen.

"I’m heading to the parking lot. Please wait."

This time, she didn’t hesitate. She pressed send immediately, as if afraid her courage might disappear if she waited even one second longer.

Grabbing her bag, she left the office, her steps quick, her heart beating just a little faster than usual.

Everything felt strangely light.

Until...

A ding sounds, and the elevator doors slide open.

The moment her eyes landed on the person inside, the warmth in her heart vanished. Replaced instantly by cold tension.

Benjamin Foster stood there, composed as always, his presence filling the small space with an invisible pressure that made Sienna’s chest tighten.

His familiar, gentle smile appeared the moment he saw her, as if this encounter had been nothing more than a pleasant coincidence.

"Sienna? What a coincidence," he said warmly, his hand holding the door open for her. "Come in."

For a brief moment, Sienna considered turning around and running.

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