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24/08/2026

EPISODE 5. The Billionaires Princess And Their Family Driver
SOPHIA HAS NOWHERE TO GO

Sophia stood at the entrance of the mansion with her suitcase in her hand.

Her eyes were filled with tears.

She looked at her mother one last time.

Her mother was crying too.

"My daughter, please don't leave us."

Sophia shook her head as tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Mom, if I stay, I'll lose my baby. I can't let that happen."

Her mother stepped closer and held her hand.

"Sophia, please. Think about what you're doing."

"I have thought about it, Mom."

"But where will you go?"

Sophia looked away.

"I don't know."

Her mother broke down in tears.

"You are my daughter. I don't want you to leave this house like this."

Sophia hugged her.

"I'm sorry, Mom."

Her mother held her tightly.

"Please don't do this."

Sophia pulled away slowly.

"I have to."

She turned toward the door.

Her father stood there, watching her.

His face was hard.

"You've made your decision. Now, live with it."

Sophia stopped.

She turned around and looked at him.

"Dad..."

He said nothing.

Sophia wiped her tears.

"I pray one day you'll understand why I chose my child."

Her father looked away.

Sophia picked up her suitcase and walked out.

Her mother followed her to the entrance.

"Sophia!"

Sophia stopped.

Her mother rushed toward her.

"Sophia, please wait."

Sophia turned around.

Her mother looked around to make sure her husband wasn't watching closely.

Then she reached into her bag and brought out some money.

"Your father blocked your account. But I couldn't let you leave with nothing."

She held the money out to her.

"Take this."

Sophia stared at it.

Then she shook her head.

"No, Mom. I don't want to cause problems between you and Dad."

Her mother pushed the money into her hand.

"This isn't your father's money. It's mine."

Sophia looked at her mother.

"But Mom..."

"I saved it myself. Please take it."

Sophia's eyes filled with tears again.

"I don't want Dad to be angry with you."

Her mother held her face.

"Let him be angry with me. You are my daughter."

Sophia hugged her mother tightly.

"Thank you, Mom."

Her mother whispered in her ear.

"Please take care of yourself."

"I will."

"And take care of my grandchild."

Sophia nodded.

"I promise."

She wiped her tears, picked up her suitcase and walked away.

---

Sophia had no idea where she was going.

The money her mother gave her would only take her so far.

She decided to go to her aunt's house.

Maybe her aunt would allow her to stay for a few days.

When she arrived, she knocked on the door.

Her aunt opened it.

"Sophia?"

"Aunty..."

Her aunt looked at the suitcase in her hand.

"What happened?"

Sophia's eyes filled with tears.

"Dad asked me to leave."

Her aunt became quiet.

She allowed Sophia to come inside.

Sophia sat down and explained everything.

Her aunt listened.

When Sophia finished, her aunt sighed.

"My dear, I'm sorry."

Sophia looked at her.

"Aunty, please. I don't have anywhere else to go. Can I stay here for a few days?"

Her aunt looked uncomfortable.

"Sophia..."

"Please."

"I wish I could help you."

Sophia's heart sank.

"What do you mean?"

Her aunt took a deep breath.

"Your father called me."

Sophia stared at her.

"What did he say?"

Her aunt hesitated.

"He said I shouldn't allow you to stay here."

Sophia's eyes widened.

"He said that?"

"Yes."

"What else did he say?"

Her aunt lowered her voice.

"He said he doesn't want anyone helping you after you chose to go against him."

Sophia looked down at her suitcase.

She suddenly understood.

Her father had made sure she had nowhere to go.

She stood up slowly.

"Okay, Aunty."

"I'm sorry, Sophia."

"It's okay."

"No, it isn't."

Sophia forced a small smile.

"I understand."

She picked up her suitcase and walked out.

---

Sophia wandered around with no idea where to go.

She sat down somewhere and stared at the road.

She had left her father's house.

Her aunt couldn't take her in.

Her mother could only help her secretly.

She had nowhere to stay.

Sophia placed her hand on her stomach.

"What am I going to do?"

She closed her eyes.

Then suddenly, someone came to her mind.

Her childhood friend.

She quickly picked up her phone and called her.

"Hello?"

"Are you there?"

"Sophia?"

"Yes."

"What happened? You sound like you're crying."

Sophia wiped her face.

"I need your help."

"What happened?"

"I've left home."

"What?"

"My father asked me to leave."

There was silence on the other end.

Sophia continued.

"I'm pregnant, and I chose to keep my baby."

Her friend's voice softened.

"Where are you now?"

"I don't know where to go."

"Come to my house."

Sophia was surprised.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?"

"I don't want to be a burden."

"You are not a burden, Sophia. Come."

Sophia closed her eyes as tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Thank you."

"Just come. We'll talk when you get here."

---

When Sophia arrived, her friend welcomed her with open arms.

She took the suitcase from her.

"Come inside."

Sophia entered.

"You can stay here for as long as you need."

Sophia looked at her friend.

"I don't know how to thank you."

"You don't have to thank me."

Sophia finally allowed herself to cry.

Her friend hugged her.

"Everything will be okay."

Sophia nodded.

For the first time since leaving her father's house, she felt safe.

She settled into her friend's home.

Days passed.

Then one afternoon, someone knocked on the door.

Sophia opened it.

Her mother stood outside.

"Mom?"

Her mother immediately pulled her into a hug.

"My daughter."

Sophia held her tightly.

"Mom, what are you doing here?"

"I came to see you."

They sat together.

Her mother looked at her carefully.

"How are you?"

"I'm managing."

"Are you eating well?"

Sophia nodded.

"Yes, Mom."

Her mother looked at her stomach.

"And the baby?"

Sophia smiled faintly.

"The baby is fine."

Her mother smiled.

"Thank God."

Sophia's eyes became wet.

"Mom, I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"For everything that has happened."

Her mother shook her head.

"Don't apologize."

"But because of me, you and Dad are fighting."

Her mother held her hand.

"You didn't do anything wrong."

Sophia looked at her.

"I just wish Dad understood."

"Give him time."

"I was scared when I left."

"I know."

"I didn't know where I would go."

Her mother squeezed her hand.

"But you made the right choice."

Sophia looked at her mother.

"You really think so?"

"Yes."

Her mother smiled through her tears.

"You chose to protect your child. A mother should never regret protecting her child."

Sophia hugged her.

"Thank you, Mom."

Her mother held her tightly.

"Be strong."

"I will."

"Whatever happens, don't give up."

"I won't."

Her mother eventually stood up.

"I have to go."

Sophia looked at her sadly.

"So soon?"

"I don't want your father to become suspicious."

Sophia nodded.

"Okay, Mom."

Her mother hugged her one more time.

"Take care of yourself."

"I will."

"And take care of my grandchild."

Sophia smiled.

"I promise."

Her mother left.

Sophia stood at the door and watched her walk away.

She wiped her tears and slowly closed the door.

---

Meanwhile, James sat alone.

His mind was filled with thoughts of Sophia.

He wondered where she was.

He wondered if she was safe.

He had waited long enough.

He picked up his phone.

He stared at Sophia's name.

He hesitated for a moment.

Then he shook his head.

"I can't wait any longer."

James tightened his grip on the phone.

He was finally going to call her.

**TO BE CONTINUED...**

19/08/2026

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19/08/2026

EPISODE 4. The Billionaires Princess And Their Family Driver

The Baby She Refused to Give Up

While James' life was changing in ways he could never have imagined, Sophie was facing a battle of her own.

Days had passed since James disappeared.

She still didn't know where he was.

She still didn't know that he had discovered the truth about his father.

But there was something else she was hiding.

Something that would soon change everything.

Sophie sat quietly at the dinner table with her mother. She barely touched her food.

Her mother watched her carefully.

"Sophie, you hardly touched your dinner last night. Are you okay?"

"I'm just not very hungry, Mum."

Suddenly, the smell of fried eggs reached her.

Sophie covered her mouth.

She quickly stood up and rushed toward the bathroom.

She bent over the marble sink and began vomiting.

Her mother quickly followed her and gently rubbed her back.

"Sophie... Oh my goodness. What's wrong?"

Sophie wiped her mouth and tried to stay calm.

"I'm okay, Mum."

"I think it's something I ate."

Her mother studied her face.

"No..."

"This doesn't look like food poisoning."

"You've been looking weak for days."

Sophie forced a small smile.

"I'm just under a lot of stress."

"I'll be fine."

Her mother gently touched her forehead.

"I think we should call the family doctor."

Sophie quickly shook her head.

"No, Mum."

"Please don't."

She forced another smile.

"I just need some rest."

But her mother wasn't convinced.

A few days later, her mother discovered that Sophie had a hospital appointment.

She immediately became suspicious.

"Sophie, why do you have an appointment with a gynecologist?"

Sophie froze.

Her mother stepped closer.

"Look at me. What are you hiding?"

Sophie began to cry.

"Mom, I'm sorry."

Her mother gently held her shoulders.

"Please tell me the truth."

Sophie took a deep breath.

"Mom..."

"I'm pregnant."

Her mother froze.

"Pregnant?"

Sophie nodded.

"Yes."

"Who is responsible?"

Sophie wiped away her tears.

"James."

Her mother closed her eyes in shock.

"James?"

"I'm carrying his child."

For a moment, neither of them spoke.

Then her mother said quietly,

"Sophie, we have to do something before your father finds out."

Sophie looked at her in shock.

"What do you mean?"

"If Richard discovers you're carrying James' baby, I don't know what he'll do."

"He may throw you out of this house."

"He may never forgive you."

Sophie stared at her mother.

"Mom, are you asking me to terminate my baby?"

"I'm asking you to protect yourself."

"You're still young. You can start over."

"We can put all of this behind us."

Sophie shook her head.

"No."

Her mother looked at her.

"I can't."

"I won't."

"This baby is the only part of James I still have."

Tears rolled down Sophie's cheeks.

"It's the only proof that the love we shared was real."

"I'm not going to destroy my own child."

Her mother sat beside her.

"But your father..."

"I know exactly what Dad will do."

"If he sends me away, I'll leave."

"If he disowns me, I'll accept it."

"If I lose my inheritance, so be it."

Sophie placed her hand on her stomach.

"But I will never sacrifice my child just to make anyone happy."

Her mother began to cry.

"I've already lost James."

"I'm not going to lose our baby too."

"I just don't want to lose you."

Sophie hugged her.

"You won't lose me, Mom."

"I promise."

"But I'm keeping my baby."

Neither of them knew that Richard was about to discover the truth.

That evening, Diana sat quietly with her husband.

Richard noticed that something was wrong.

"Diana, you've been unusually quiet these past few days."

"It's nothing. I'm just tired."

Richard looked at her carefully.

"After 30 years of marriage, I know when you're hiding something."

"Tell me what happened."

Diana remained silent.

Richard's voice became firmer.

"Diana, I'm waiting."

She finally looked at him.

"It's Sophie."

"What about her?"

"She's pregnant."

Richard's face immediately changed.

"What?"

Before Diana could say anything else, Richard stood up.

"Sophie!"

Sophie walked into the room.

Her father stared at her.

"Tell me you are not pregnant."

Sophie took a deep breath.

"I am pregnant."

"Who is responsible?"

She looked directly at him.

"James."

"My former driver."

Richard's face turned red with anger.

"You will terminate that pregnancy."

Sophie shook her head.

"No."

Richard stared at her.

"What did you say?"

"I said no."

"I'm keeping my baby."

Richard stepped closer.

"I will not allow that driver's child to be born into this family."

Sophie's voice remained calm.

"This is my child."

"You have no right to decide whether my baby lives or dies."

Richard pointed toward the door.

"If you choose that child, you can no longer stay in this house."

Diana immediately stepped forward.

"Richard, please..."

But Richard refused to listen.

"If you walk out of this house with that baby, don't ever call this place your home again."

Sophie's eyes filled with tears.

She looked at her father.

Then she looked at her mother.

She knew her life was about to change.

But she wasn't afraid anymore.

"If that's the sacrifice I have to make for my child to live..."

She placed her hand gently on her stomach.

"Then so be it."

Richard stared at her in disbelief.

"You would choose that baby over your family?"

Sophie wiped away her tears.

"I would choose my child over anyone who wants me to destroy it."

The room fell silent.

Sophie turned toward the stairs.

For the first time in her life, she knew she might lose everything.

Her family.

Her inheritance.

Her home.

But there was one thing she refused to lose.

The child growing inside her.

And somewhere across Lagos, James was beginning a completely new life.

He had no idea that the woman he loved was carrying his child.

He had no idea that Sophie had just risked everything to protect their baby.

And neither of them knew that when they finally met again...

Their lives would never be the same.

To be continued...

14/08/2026

EPISODE 3. The Billionaires Princess And Their Family Driver
The Son Who Came Home After 29 Years

James stood frozen in the chairman's office.

He could hardly believe what he had just heard.

"You're my son."

Those four words kept echoing in his mind.

For 29 years, he had believed his father was dead.

Now the man standing before him was telling him that he was his father.

James swallowed hard.

"Then why did you abandon us?"

Chief Williams lowered his head.

He looked deeply ashamed.

"Your mother and I were in love many years ago. But my parents never accepted her because she was poor."

"When she became pregnant with you, they tried to force her to terminate the pregnancy."

"She refused."

"They threw her out of the house, and I was too young and too weak to stand up to my family."

James stared at him.

"So you just let her go?"

Chief Williams' eyes filled with tears.

"I was a coward."

"Years later, I tried to find your mother, but she was already gone. I searched for her, but I couldn't find her."

He paused.

"Not a single day has passed without me regretting what I did."

James didn't know what to say.

Part of him was angry.

Another part of him wanted to understand.

Chief Williams stepped closer.

"My son, I'm sorry."

"I wasn't there for your first steps."

"I wasn't there for your birthdays."

"I wasn't there when life became difficult."

"But if you can forgive me, I want to make things right."

James looked at the older man.

"You can't change the past."

Chief Williams nodded.

"I know."

"But maybe we can still have a future."

James took a deep breath.

"You are right. You can't change yesterday."

Chief Williams looked at him hopefully.

"But we still have today."

Tears rolled down Chief Williams' cheeks.

"My son..."

He pulled James into a tight embrace.

For the first time in 29 years, James felt the arms of his father around him.

Meanwhile, Chief Williams' family had no idea what was happening in the chairman's office.

His wife, Diana, walked in shortly after.

She stopped when she saw James.

"Who is this?"

Chief Williams turned toward her.

"Diana, there is someone I want you to meet."

He placed a hand on James' shoulder.

"This is my son."

Diana stared at him in shock.

"Your son?"

Chief Williams nodded.

"The son I never knew I had."

Diana looked at James carefully.

Then she smiled through her tears.

"After all these years..."

She walked toward James and hugged him.

"Welcome home."

James was overwhelmed.

"I don't even know what to say."

"You don't have to say anything," Diana replied.

"You are family now."

Soon, James met his two younger sisters.

One of them looked at him curiously.

"So this means I finally have a big brother?"

Chief Williams smiled.

"Yes, my daughter."

The young woman smiled.

"Welcome home, big brother."

James smiled for the first time in days.

"Thank you."

He had spent his entire life believing he had nothing.

Now, in one day, he had discovered a father, a family and a whole new life.

Chief Williams placed his hand on James' shoulder.

"You are part of this family now."

"Thank you, Father."

Those words meant more to Chief Williams than James could imagine.

That evening, Diana took James upstairs.

"Come with me. I'll show you your room."

James followed her.

When he opened the door, he stood speechless.

The room was bigger than the entire house he had grown up in.

"This is mine?"

Diana smiled.

"Yes. I want you to feel at home."

James looked around.

"I never dreamed I would experience something like this."

Diana smiled.

"Get some rest. Tomorrow is a big day."

"Why?"

Chief Williams appeared at the doorway.

"Because tomorrow, I'm introducing my son to the entire company."

James looked at him.

"Your son?"

Chief Williams smiled proudly.

"Yes. I want everyone to know that I finally have a son."

James nodded.

"I won't let you down."

The following morning, James arrived at the Williams Adeyemi Group with his father.

As they walked through the building, employees greeted the chairman.

"Good morning, Chairman."

Chief Williams smiled.

"Good morning."

Then he looked at James.

"Get used to it. Soon, they'll be greeting you the same way."

James smiled nervously.

"I still have a lot to learn."

"And I'll teach you everything," his father replied.

"Not just how to run a company, but how to lead people."

They eventually entered the boardroom.

The senior executives were already waiting.

Chief Williams stood at the front of the room.

"Good morning, everyone."

"Good morning, Chairman."

"Before we begin today's meeting, I have someone very special I'd like you all to meet."

Everyone looked toward James.

"This young man standing beside me is my son."

The room went silent.

"Your son?"

Chief Williams smiled.

"Yes. The son I never knew I had."

He placed his hand on James' shoulder.

"I found him after 29 years."

"His name is James."

The executives immediately began congratulating him.

"Congratulations, Chairman."

"Welcome to the Williams Adeyemi Group."

James stood up.

"Thank you, everyone."

"I know I have a lot to learn, but I promise to learn with humility, work with integrity and honor the trust my father has placed in me."

Chief Williams smiled proudly.

"Those are exactly the qualities that convinced me."

He looked around the room.

"And now that you've all met my son, I have one more announcement."

"Starting today, James will begin learning every aspect of this company."

The room erupted in applause.

But while James' life was changing completely, Sophie was still living in heartbreak.

She sat alone in her bedroom, staring at her phone.

She tried calling James again.

"The number you are calling is currently switched off."

She wiped away her tears.

"James, where are you?"

She had no idea that the man she loved was no longer the poor family driver.

He had just discovered that he was the son of one of the richest men in Lagos.

And their paths were destined to cross again.

But before that happened, Sophie was about to discover a secret of her own.

A secret that would change both their lives forever.

To be continued...

10/08/2026

EPISODE 2. The Billionaires Princess Fell In Love With Their Family Driver ❤️

The Secret My Mother Hid for 29 Years

"James, please pick up."

Sophie stared at her phone as she called him again.

"The number you are calling is currently switched off. Please try again later."

She lowered the phone slowly.

Tears filled her eyes.

"James... why?"

She couldn't understand why he had disappeared without saying goodbye.

"You promised you'd never leave me."

She tried calling again.

Nothing.

For the next few days, Sophie became a shadow of herself.

She barely ate.

She barely slept.

Her mother noticed the change and tried to talk to her.

But Sophie couldn't explain what was happening.

She only knew that the man she loved was gone.

Far away from the mansion, James was sitting quietly inside a bus heading out of Lagos.

He had lost his job.

He had lost Sophie.

And he felt like he had lost everything.

After several hours, he finally arrived at his mother's home.

He knocked on the door.

"Good evening, Mama."

His mother smiled when she saw him.

"James, my son. You're welcome."

She hugged him.

But the moment she looked into his face, she knew something was wrong.

"My son, what happened to you? You've been looking troubled since you came back."

James sat down quietly.

"Mama, I lost my job."

His mother looked shocked.

"What happened?"

"I fell in love with my boss's daughter."

His mother became silent.

"Her father found out. He called me into his office, offered me money to leave her, and when I refused, he fired me."

She held his hand.

"My son, I'm so sorry."

James looked down.

"He also warned me never to see her again."

His mother sighed.

"Sometimes life can be very unfair."

James looked at her.

"Mama, I don't know what to do anymore."

His mother stared at him for a long moment.

Then she took a deep breath.

"My son... there is something I've kept from you for 29 years."

James looked confused.

"What is it?"

His mother hesitated.

"What happened to you today happened to me many years ago."

James leaned closer.

"What do you mean?"

"I was working as a housemaid when I fell in love with my madam's son."

James stared at her.

"Your madam's son?"

She nodded.

"When I became pregnant, his family offered me money to terminate the pregnancy."

James' eyes widened.

"But I refused."

"They were angry. They told me I was poor and that I wasn't worthy of carrying their son's child."

"They threw me out."

James couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"Mama... you never told me any of this."

"I didn't want you to grow up with hatred in your heart."

She wiped away a tear.

"I wanted you to have a peaceful life."

James sat silently.

Then his mother finally said the words that changed everything.

"Your father is not dead as I told since you were a child."

James looked up sharply.

"What?"

"Your father is alive."

"Who is he?"

His mother looked into his eyes.

"His name is Chief Williams Adeyemi."

James froze.

"Chief Williams Adeyemi?"

"Yes."

"The owner of Williams Adeyemi Group?"

His mother nodded.

"That is your father."

James couldn't speak.

For 29 years, he had believed his father was dead.

Now he was learning that the man was alive.

And worse, his father was one of the most powerful businessmen in Lagos.

His mother looked at him sadly.

"Every time I looked at you, I saw his face."

"Why did you never tell me?"

"I wanted to protect you."

"But you deserve to know the truth now."

James stood up.

He was hurt.

He was confused.

But more than anything, he wanted answers.

"I need to meet him."

His mother looked worried.

"James, be careful."

"I'm not going there because I need his money."

"Then why?"

"I want to look into his eyes and ask him one question."

"Why did you abandon us?"

His mother held his hand.

"Whatever happens, remember the man I raised you to be."

James nodded.

"I will, Mama."

The next morning, James stood outside the headquarters of the Williams Adeyemi Group.

He looked up at the enormous building.

This was the company his father had built.

The same man who had been missing from his life for 29 years.

James walked toward the reception desk.

"Good morning."

"Good morning, sir. Who are you here to see?"

"I'd like to see Chief Williams Adeyemi."

"Do you have an appointment?"

"No."

The receptionist looked at him suspiciously.

"Then I'm afraid you can't see him without an appointment."

James took a deep breath.

"Please tell him that James, the son of Esther Bamele, is here to see him."

The receptionist paused.

She picked up the phone.

"Sir, there's a young man here asking to see you."

"What is his name?"

"James. He says he's the son of Esther Bamidele."

There was silence on the other end.

Then the receptionist heard the chairman's voice.

"Send him up."

A few minutes later, James entered the chairman's office.

An elderly man stood behind his desk.

The moment he saw James, he froze.

He stared at him for several seconds.

"What is your name?"

"My name is James, sir."

"You said you're the son of Esther Bamele?"

"Yes, sir."

The man's face changed.

"Esther..."

He whispered the name as if he had just been transported back 30 years.

"I haven't heard that name in almost 30 years."

He slowly walked toward James.

"How old are you?"

"I'm 29."

Chief Williams stared at him.

Then he noticed James' eyes.

His face.

His expression.

Suddenly, memories came rushing back.

He opened an old drawer and pulled out a photograph.

He stared at it.

Then he looked at James.

"My God..."

James was confused.

"What is it, sir?"

Chief Williams looked at him with tears in his eyes.

"You're my son."

James froze.

"What?"

"You are my own flesh and blood."

The room went silent.

After 29 years of searching for answers, James had finally found his father.

But he still had one question burning in his heart.

Why did he abandon them?

To be continued...

06/08/2026

EPISODE 1. The Billionaire Princess Fell in Love with their Family Driver

"Edward, please... it's not what you think!"

Sophie quickly pulled her hand away from James as her older brother stared at them in disbelief.

Edward let out a bitter laugh.

"Oh, I know exactly what I just saw. Our billionaire princess secretly kissing the family driver."

James lowered his head. Sophie stepped forward.

"It's true," she said quietly. "I love him."

Edward shook his head and rushed into the house.

Within minutes, the entire family gathered in the living room.

Their father looked at Sophie with disappointment.

"Edward said you're dating our driver. Tell me he's lying."

Sophie took a deep breath.

"No, Dad. He's telling the truth. I love James."

The room fell silent.

Her mother couldn't believe what she had just heard.

"After everything we've given you. The best schools, the best life, every opportunity. This is the man you chose?"

"I didn't choose money," Sophie replied calmly. "I chose someone who loves me with all his heart."

Her father slammed his hand on the table.

"Love? He's only a driver! What will people say when they hear my daughter wants to marry a driver?"

"I don't care what people think."

Edward laughed.

"Maybe she should move into the driver's quarters. That's where she belongs now."

Sophie ignored him.

"James is honest. He's kind. He's the best man I've ever met."

Her father turned to one of the security guards.

"Bring James here."

A few moments later, James walked into the living room.

He greeted everyone respectfully.

"You've worked for me for three years," Sophie's father said. "I trusted you with my family. Is this how you repay me? By secretly dating my daughter?"

James looked him in the eyes.

"I never planned for this, sir. We simply fell in love."

"You think love is enough?" the billionaire asked.

Without another word, he opened a drawer and placed a cheque on the table.

"Take twenty million naira. Leave Lagos today and never see my daughter again."

The room became quiet.

James stared at the cheque for a few seconds before gently pushing it back.

"I'm sorry, sir."

"I can't put a price on someone I truly love."

"I'd rather remain poor than sell my heart."

The billionaire's face turned cold.

"Then you've made the biggest mistake of your life."

"From this moment, you're no longer my driver."

"You're fired."

James swallowed the pain inside him.

"Thank you for every opportunity you've given me, sir."

He turned to leave.

Before he reached the door, Sophie's father spoke again.

"If I ever see you anywhere near my daughter again, I'll make sure you regret it."

James stopped for a second but didn't reply.

He simply walked away with the only thing nobody could take from him.

His dignity.

Just before James left the city, he met Sophie one last time.

She smiled as she walked toward him, not knowing her father has fired James.

"Baby, you look worried. Is something wrong?"

James forced a smile.

"I'm okay. Just a little tired. I just got back."

Sophie held his hands tightly.

"There has been something on my mind," she said softly. "You've always said we should wait until we're married... but I don't think I can wait any longer."

James looked at her with surprise.

"We have to wait," he replied gently. "It's the right thing to do."

Sophie rested her head on his chest.

"I can't wait any longer, James. Let's do it now please." Sophie started k!ss!ng James, and they eventually do the do.

That night, James packed his few belongings.

He looked at his phone for a long time.

Then he removed his SIM card.

"I'm sorry, Sophie," he whispered.

"One day, I'll come back for you when I'm strong enough to stand before your father."

He threw the SIM card away and disappeared into the night.

Meanwhile, Sophie sat on her bed, calling James over and over again.

"The number you are calling is currently switched off..."

Tears rolled down her cheeks.

"James... where are you?"

"You promised you'd never leave me."

"But why did you disappear without saying goodbye?"

She had no idea that the man she loved had already vanished from her life.

To be continued..

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