Love of Revenge

Chapter4

A BIG MANSION

Ryder stroll down the stairs with wine in his hand and his other hand in his phone. He just came back from the meeting fifteen minutes ago and he quickly took his bath.

His smile widened while looking at that one woman's picture on his phone Sophia Grant.

"She's as beautiful as always" he muttered, the picture is an unaware picture of her.

Ryder actually did some research on her, he was able to get the fact that she left the entertainment industry but the reason is hidden, seems like someone actually wiped it all off intentionally.

Grayson comes in immediately and Ryder reaches the last stair. He dropped the suitcase he was holding and fell on the couch tiredly.

"Did you remember you were at your boss's house?" Ryder said with an eye roll.

"The package was already delivered to her" Grayson said, Ryder nodded her head with a smile.

"Don't tell me you are still in love with this woman, she discarded you Ryder" Grayson suddenly sat up while saying that.

Ryder smirk and looked back at Grayson,

"I'm not in love with her, Grayson," Ryder said, his voice low and even. "I'm just interested in making her pay for what she did to me."

Grayson raised an eyebrow. "Pay? Ryder, you're a billionaire now. You have everything you could possibly want. Why bother with someone like Sophia Grant?"

Ryder's smile grew wider. "Because, Grayson, Sophia Grant thinks she's above everyone else. She thinks she can use people and discard them like trash. And I'm going to make her regret ever crossing me."

Grayson shook his head. "You're playing with fire, Ryder. Sophia Grant is not someone to be trifled with. She's a celebrity, and she has a lot of power and influence."

Ryder chuckled. "Power and influence? Ha! I have more power and influence than she could ever dream of. And I'm going to use it to bring her down."

Grayson sighed. "Ryder, I don't think this is a good idea. You're going to get hurt."

Ryder's expression turned cold. "I'm not going to get hurt, Grayson. I'm going to make sure Sophia Grant pays for what she did to me. And I'm going to enjoy every minute of it."

Just then, Ryder's phone buzzed. He looked at the screen and smiled. "It seems Sophia Grant has received my package. And it seems she's interested in meeting with me."

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Ryder? The same guy she discarded and disgraced because of a scandal? Because she's afraid of losing her hard earned work? The same guy she was pregnant for? The same guy she looked for to ask for his forgiveness? The same guy who is a father to Aimee?

Sophia sighs, staring at her reflection in the mirror, he's back! He said he will be back and he is. Not as a pauper this time around but as a billionaire? Is this good?

Sophia shook her head thinking otherwise.

"I just need to see him and tell him about Aimee nothing more right?" Sophia asked herself and nodded. Aimee is already fast asleep on the bed. Sophia sighs again.

"It's going to be fine, I just have to see him that's all, it's all for Aimee" Sophia thought as she lay on the bed beside Aimee but she could close her eyes till morning.

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Next morning

It's a Monday morning, Aimee is already prepared for school, she is just waiting for the school bus to carry her. Aimee was sitting in front of the Tv while Sophia cleaned the house.

*Honk honk*

"Aimee the school bus is here" Sophia called from outside, Aimee came outside with her school bag and lunch box.

Aimee gave Sophia a quick hug and a kiss on the cheek before running to the school bus. Sophia watched as the bus drove away, feeling a sense of nostalgia wash over her. She couldn't believe how fast Aimee was growing up.

She turned to go back inside, Sophia's mind began to wander to her meeting with Ryder later that day. She had been dreading it all morning, but she knew she had to face him. For Aimee's sake, she had to try to make things right.

Sophia took a deep breath and went back inside, trying to shake off the nervous feeling that was building up inside her. She had a few hours before the meeting, and she needed to use that time to calm herself down and prepare for what was to come.

As she began to tidy up the living room, Sophia's phone buzzed with a text from an unknown number. She hesitated for a moment before picking it up, her heart racing as she saw the message.

"Sophia, I'm looking forward to seeing you today. Don't be late. -Ryder"

Sophia felt a shiver run down her spine as she read the message. Ryder's tone was cold and detached, and it sent a chill down her spine. She wondered what he had planned for their meeting, and whether she was ready for whatever it was.

Taking a deep breath, Sophia tried to shake off her nerves. She had to be strong for Aimee's sake. She had to face Ryder and tell him the truth, no matter how hard it was going to be.

"I will do this for Aimee only," she muttered.

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Afternoon 3:25pm

Sophia walked into the big company which got her amazed, she thought of the cruel words she said to him that morning. How she had discarded him and told him he's not her standard. Sophia shook her head and head towards the receptionist who gave her an unfriendly look but she did not mind. Everyone knows about her pregnancy.

"Hello, I'm here to see Ryder Jackson," Sophia said as softly as she could.

"Do you have an appointment with him?" The receptionist asked which put Sophia at the edge. Ryder can't be playing with her right now?.

"I don't know about that but can you call the office and tell him Sophia Grant is here?" Sophia said but the receptionist looked like she's not ready to let her in.

"Get an appointment first before I will allow you in" the receptionist lady said, Sophia was already getting frustrated. Is this some kind of joke on her?

Sophia's eyes narrowed as she glared at the receptionist. "Listen, I don't have time for this. I need to see Ryder Jackson now. Can you please just call his office and let him know I'm here?"

The receptionist raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed by Sophia's demands. "I'm afraid that's not possible, Ms. Grant. Mr. Jackson is a very busy man, and he doesn't see people without an appointment."

Sophia's frustration was growing by the second. She couldn't believe that Ryder was playing games with her like this. Didn't he know that she was here to talk about something important?

Just as Sophia was about to lose her temper, a voice came from behind her. "Ah, Sophia Grant. Right on time."

Sophia turned to see Ryder standing behind her, a smug look on his face. He was dressed in a tailored suit, and he looked every inch the powerful billionaire.

"Ryder," Sophia said, trying to keep her cool. "I see you're still as punctual as ever." She added sarcastically

Ryder smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I try my best, Sophia. Shall we go to my office? I believe we have a lot to discuss."

Sophia nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. What did Ryder have planned for her? And what was he going to do when he found out about Aimee?

Immediately they reached Ryder's office, Sophia was stunned. This office looked bigger than her dad's office. Ryder really makes it big and her words keep hunting her. She was just scared.

"Have your sit when you are done looking at my achievements" Ryder said and Sophia sat embarrassed by his words.

"So? What are you here for?" Ryder asked her professionally which pulled some glint in her. Why is he so cold to her?

"I received your package, what's that supposed to mean? What is the condition?" Sophia asked, pressing her finger together under the table.

"You can do anything for money now? The almighty Sophia Grant" Ryder chuckled darkly but Sophia did not reply to him.

"I have a reason to be here Ryder, that night what we had..."

"It was a mistake I never want to remember again,it happens so let's count it as a one night stand like you said Sophia I'm not your standard"

“Ryder…”

"You are not here to talk about that night Sophia!" Ryder said firmly and she flinched. Why has he been harsh? Why is he so cold? Why is he not the innocent man of that night? The man that cried in front of her, why?

It's obvious he won't want to hear about Aimee either, he said the night was an obvious mistake he doesn't wanna remember. Aimee is their mistake but she has to raise her alone?

"Are you ready to listen to the condition or not, I'm a busy man" Ryder jott her from her thoughts while Sophia quickly looked away. Her eyes were laced with tears. She is never going to cry in front of him. Never!

"What is the condition?" Sophia asked, Ryder smirking and bringing out a document .

Ryder's smirk grew wider as he slid the document across the desk to Sophia. "The condition is simple, Sophia. You're going to work for me."

Sophia's eyes widened as she picked up the document and began to read. "What do you mean? What kind of work?"

Ryder leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together. "I've acquired a new company, and I need someone with your... particular set of skills to help me run it."

Sophia's eyes scanned the document, her mind racing. This was not what she had expected. She had thought Ryder was going to ask her for money or something, but this... this was something entirely different.

"What makes you think I'm qualified to run a company?" Sophia asked, trying to keep her tone neutral.

Ryder's smile grew wider. "Oh, I think you'll find that you're perfectly qualified, Sophia. After all, you've had year

s of experience manipulating people and getting what you want. I think you'll find that running a company is child's play compared to that."