One Click Billionaire
Chapter 21: Offer 2

Chapter 21: Offer 2

Monty followed Sophia into her apartment. Immediately after the door was closed, Monty’s playful manner turned serious. She looked fiercely at Sophia. She said, "Tell me the truth," "What is going on? What is the duration of your involvement in this matter?

Sophia was stunned by Monty’s frank questions. She tried to avoid talking about it. In an attempt to sound casual, she stated, "There is nothing going on." "We just talk as we always do. Furthermore, I do not find Adam attractive. How many times do I have to tell you that?

Monty merely grinned. It was a smile of knowing. Her response was, "I do not think so," "I have never seen you so curious about anyone else."

Sophia reddened. She averted her eyes from Monty’s piercing stare. "It is because he is so hardworking," she stated. Even she thought the excuse sounded weak.

Monty chuckled. According to her, "a lot of people are hardworking," "That is not it."

Sophia gently pulled Monty away. She declared, "I do not want to talk about this," To change her clothes, she fled into the restroom.

To herself, Monty grinned. She addressed the bathroom door that was closed, saying, "I know you are starting to have feelings for Adam," "Just remember if something happens between you two you have to tell me." There was no response from the restroom. Grinning once more, she walked out of the flat, gently shutting the door behind her.

Within the restroom Sophia propped herself up against the door. Her heart was pounding rapidly. Monty was correct. She was beginning to feel something for Adam. She was no longer able to ignore it.

Since the beginning, she had been attracted to him. His mournful eyes, his unwavering work ethic, and his quiet drive. She was drawn in by something about him.

She had attempted to brush it off as admiration. However, it went beyond that. She was concerned about him. She was concerned about him. Additionally, she had not anticipated feeling jealous after witnessing him converse with another girl, even for a little minute.

She turned to face her image in the mirror. She had a red face. She had brilliant eyes. She did not understand. She was unsure of how to respond to these novel emotions. Adam was quite quiet.

He seemed to push her away all the time. He appeared receptive to speaking for a moment. He was fleeing from her the next moment. The dance was perplexing and frustrating.

With a sigh, she began getting ready for Tony’s birthday party. For the moment, she had to set her feelings for Adam aside. However, she was aware that this was only the start. Things were going to get much more tricky for her in Viper City. And much more fascinating.

She merely wished that she could successfully negotiate the rough seas of her own heart. It was not going to be simple, she sensed. However, nothing had ever been in her life. Thus, she would approach this new task with the same quiet resolve that she used to everything else. She would find a solution for Adam. In one way or another.

Within the restroom Sophia gazed at the image of herself in the mirror. All of her cheeks were flushed. She addressed her reflection while glancing at her own red face.

The statement, "I do not have any feelings for Adam," was blunt. Then she inserted a query. "Right?" The final syllable was uttered softly. Her expression was one of intense bewilderment. The truth is, she had no idea what was going on within her own heart. In an attempt to calm herself, she sprayed her face with cold water.

The scene changes. Adam had been in a good mood. He experienced a feeling of mastery. He had a strategy. Then Robin, that youngster, showed up. Adam knew almost nothing about Robin. He had no idea what his name was. But his whole evening had been spoilt by seeing him. His mouth tasted harsh from jealousy. He desired to try something different. Something to divert his attention from these annoying emotions. He strolled down the street without a purpose.

He noticed some schoolchildren passing by. Their uniforms were nice and neat, and they were chatting and joking. Adam froze at the sight of them. He recalled his previous actions. Yes, he had said to Sophia. He had accepted her school’s teaching position. He felt the revelation strike him like a blow to the body.

He questioned, "What have I done?" A wave of terror swept over him. He was unable to instruct. He dropped out of high school. He was unqualified. He was inexperienced. He had committed a horrible error because he had been so consumed by his jealously of Robin.

Then he thought of something else. A reassuring idea. He recalled a day when he was in dire need of employment. He had made every effort. He had submitted applications to numerous jobs.

Every single one had turned him down. Here, he was certain, the same thing would occur. Upon observing his lack of qualifications, the school’s principal would promptly dismiss him. He would be spared the direct rejection of Sophia’s offer. It would sort itself out. He felt at peace with this thinking. He inhaled deeply. He was at ease once more. He kept walking while thinking about what he could do with his money.

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A massive thank you to every single one of you for joining this journey! Your support is the fuel that drives this empire forward. If you’re enjoying the story, your Power Stones are like a five-star business review that keeps me motivated—thank you for every one!

Now, for a bit of fun! I want to tap into your collective genius. Our protagonist is about to launch a crucial new company as part of their empire, and it needs a powerful name.

What should this new venture be called?

Drop your most creative business names in the comments! The winning name will become canon in the story, with a special shout-out to the brilliant reader who suggested it.

I can’t wait to see your ideas!

Alphaboss

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