My Devoted Billionaire Husband

Eunice's POV

"Ouch, why does my head hurt so much?" I wondered as I stood up and glanced around. It wasn't my room; it was quite opulent. I remained motionless, contemplating what had happened.

I drove away after discovering my boyfriend's cheating and ended up in a bar.

Because I am not used to drinking, I became readily inebriated. I needed to use the restroom, so I went off of my table and looked for one.

"Why can't I find a restroom? I even rode the elevator and looked at every floor, but there was none," I mused.

I chose to leave because I couldn't tell which floor I was on. I ran into someone there and asked him flirtatiously, "You free tonight?" Have you ever f***ed someone? "

"Get your hands off of me!"

"Why are you acting like that? Don't you want me? Am I not attractive?" I asked, kissing him on the cheek.

I kissed him in whichever way I could till I reached his lips, hoping to stimulate him. I was inebriated, but I understood what I was doing.

"You wanted this; don't tell me I didn't warn you." He said and kissed me hard.

I was instantly excited when he pushed his tongue into my mouth. Calix and I exchanged heated kisses as well, but nothing compares to how I'm feeling right now.

He carried me and had my legs around his waist as he moved into one of the rooms while I kissed him back. I couldn't come up with anything. All I know is that I like how I'm feeling and was interested in what he was doing and wanted to see more of him.

I recall doing it with that stranger several times, and my body enjoys it. I peered into what I assumed was the bathroom door. I assumed he was having a bath based on the noises like a splash of water from the shower that came from there.

Before that man could see me, I decided to get dressed and leave. And with that, I was out of the room and on my way home.

"I regret it, and I blame Calix for it; he forced me to do it," I told myself as I recalled what had transpired previously.

***Flashback***

It was my special day. Calix, my boyfriend, requested that I leave work early. I was ecstatic because he had promised me a surprise.

I don't normally work under time, since I would be frustrated about the pay cut. Today, however, is different. Calix and I had been together for three years and, at some point, I was expecting that we would be able to take a big leap.

He was my sweetheart in high school. From elementary to senior high school, I attended a private school. Calix had wooed me since we were in high school. I already like him, but I needed to focus on my studies first.

Since I was just 15, I told him that I didn't have time for that type of relationship. And my studies are my first priority. My mother went above and beyond to help me, and I didn't want her efforts to go to waste.

I eventually said yes to him three years ago, after graduating from college. I was overjoyed, as was he. It's clear in his eyes. I consider myself fortunate to have him.

He was every high school girl's fantasy boyfriend, and he remains so even in adulthood. He was wealthy, attractive, and a gentleman. Their family was one of Country A's wealthier households.

He wanted me to work for their company, but I refused. I wanted to prove myself to him. I want to achieve something without his help or influence. And be proud of me. For the past two weeks, he had been talking about settling down. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but I feel that way.

He stated that he would pick me up from my house and that he would be prepared. I noticed his car parked within the gate as I parked my car just outside the gate. I turned off the engine and got out of the car, then walked to the house.

When I entered, I was wondering why there was no one there. I went to the stairs and decided to go to my room and get changed. I was almost there when I heard a noise coming from Irene's room. It was as if there were two people there being intimate. I had decided to ignore it, but the name of the familiar woman's voice calling was my boyfriend.

"Ohhhh.... Calix, yes." Harder and deeper, ahhhhh.... That's it. "

I already had an idea of what was going on, so I prepared myself and opened the door.

Calix, who was standing behind Irene, was taken aback when he saw me. He pushed Irene aside and walked over to me.

"Eunice, let me explain," he begged. I faced Irene and told her,

"How does it feel to have been pushed away by Calix when I caught you? You think I'd be upset with Calix, right? I can see it in his eyes. He simply wanted your body." I told her,

"I'm also confident that you were the one who texted me with his cellphone, urging me to leave early so that I could see you both," I said. Calix was just standing there. He had already zipped up his pants that had not been completely removed. Irene was completely nude at the time.

"Please accept my apologies; I made a mistake and vow that it will not happen again." Calix pleaded with me as Irene became enraged; she never expected Calix to say such something to me.

"You can't be serious, Calix, you're mine. You've said you're going to break up with her every time we f***," Irene cried, oblivious to her nakedness.

I had been hurt and was completely devastated. He'd had an affair with my half-sister. I didn't want him to see me weep, so I suppressed my tears.

Calix's cheeks were flushed with relief as I'd said, "You are forgiven." "But I don't want to be with you anymore. I don't want a cheating boyfriend. Goodbye," I muttered, watching Calix's face drop as I turned away.

I dashed out of our house and into my car. I drove away, not knowing where I was going. All I want is to be alone.

Eunice POV

After that night, I left our house and lived alone. I still remember what my dad told me when I went home to get my things. They were there: Dad, Lucy, my stepmother, and Irene.

"Where were you last night?" Dad asked.

"I went to the hotel. I need to clear up my mind because of what your daughter has done." I replied and gave Irene an accusing stare.

"Calix loved me; he only felt sorry for you since you had been together for so long; that's why he couldn't break up with you," Irene said.

"That's why, when he spotted me, he shoved you from your bed to the floor, not caring if you were harmed or not; that's how much he loves you," I mocked her.

"Eunice! Is that how you treat your sister? " Lucy accused me.

"Oh, don't worry; the next time, I'll make sure I get to f*** with her boyfriend since you believe that's how I should treat her, right?" " I yelled fiercely, and Dad struck me across the face and shouted,

"I accepted you here, and that's how you repay us."

"I do all the housework, give you money, and you all act like a wealthy family who employs a maid on my behalf; you never gave me money for my own needs or a school allowance; even a housekeeper is paid for a day's labor."

You can't accuse me of being ungrateful when you've never treated me like family. Everything is paid for by me. My studies too. Don't ever ask for reimbursement since I worked hard and I served you well. I said fiercely, "You owe me."

I climbed the stairs to my room and began packing my belongings. They're all mine because I paid for them with my own money. They did not purchase anything for me.

I only need to take a few things because I have already transferred some of my things little by little.

I rented an apartment around two months ago without their knowledge. I picked it since it was within a few minutes' drive from my workplace. I gradually brought a couple of my belongings and placed them there.

When I got down to the first floor, I saw Calix there, sitting beside Irene.

"Eunice," he called while Irene was stopping him to get near me.

I gave him a smug smile and waved my hand, telling him to get away from me. Just like that, I got out of that house and left.

That was the last time I saw them, and it had been almost a month. I decided to change my phone number because Calix had been calling me. I no longer want to see any of them.

I can't help but think of that night when I recall that episode. I give myself to a stranger at the exact moment. To get rid of the recollection, I shook my head.

It was Sunday today and I was trying to relax when I heard my phone ring.

"Hello," I answered lazily, as I knew who the caller was.

"Is that how you answer your favorite friend's call?" Lia, my best friend, told me

"I am sorry your highness, it will never happen again," I said, teasing her, and she laughed.

"Alright, the boss called me and told me that she couldn't contact you." I told her that you should change your phone number. She wants you to prepare a layout for a liquor commercial. "

"When will it be needed?"

"Just make a simple one and bring it tomorrow." The Boss said, "We will start from that."

"OK, so I need to hang up and start working. I love you, friend. See you tomorrow. Bye. " I said, "End the call."

****

I had finished the layout last Sunday, and on Monday morning we started to deliberate on every detail of the ads.

The advertisement was promoting Lloyds Distillers' new liquor brand. It appears that our advertising firm was given the opportunity to execute their commercials for the first time by Lloyds Company. So we worked really hard and brainstormed for the last four days in order to meet the boss's deadline.

Lloyd's has a very high standard in everything. Even in their ads, they spend so much just to make sure they're effective.

Today is the day of our presentation, and we're crossing our fingers that Mr. Lloyds will enjoy it. I went to Lloyds Building with our manager, Lia. Lia drove the boss's car and stated they were already at the presentation room on the 10th floor, while I parked my car in the basement.

I make my way to the 10th level in search of the presentation room. When I arrived, I was expecting to see a few other ad firms, but there were none.

I merely shrugged and assumed they'd planned the presentations on different days so we wouldn't see each other's work.

I found the room easily as every room has signage. I knock and open the door.

I entered the room and there I found Boss and Lia, who were smiling at me. Seated on the right side was a man that looked familiar.

Because this was a crucial presentation, I quickly dismissed the thinking. When he glanced at me and said good morning, I bent a little to meet him, thinking he was a Lloyds agent.

He just looked at me, and the man standing beside him told me to sit down.

I said OK and as I sat, I handed the presentation to our boss, which she gladly accepted.

I've been feeling uneasy ever since I woke up, and the man from Lloyd's made it worse. He had been staring at me, and I didn't know why.

"Good morning, I am Paul. Mr. Xavier Lloyds assistant. " The man who asked me to sit down started

"And the man over there is Mr. Xavier Lloyds" The three of us were surprised. We never thought that the CEO himself would attend and witness the presentation.

"Let's start the presentation." Mr. Lloyds said.

The boss stood up and connected my laptop to the projector. While she discusses the details of the ads, I do the scrolling of the screen.

I can see how the boss started to get nervous, maybe because she was seeing Mr. Lloyds reaction as she was facing him directly. I decided to focus on the screen and never look at him to lessen the nervousness I was feeling.

My boss completed her presentation, and I am certain that everything went well. Mr. Lloyds threw a lot of questions at her, and she answered them all. I'm sure Mr. Lloyds would enjoy it as well.

I had turned off my laptop and put it in my bag when Mr. Lloyds words made me look at him.

"My assistant Paul will inform you of the result." Whether you pass or not, you will know. "

Mr. Lloyds merely glanced at it, and his assistant Paul grasped the boss's hand and said, "Thank you for your time as well."

"Boss, Lia, and I look at each other. We said our goodbyes to Paul and Mr. Lloyds and went out of the room.

"Hey friendzy, you look pale. Are you alright?"

"Yeah, I think I just lack sleep. We have been busy these past few days." I replied to her.

"OK, rest well and go back to work on Monday healthy." the boss said with concern.

"Yes, thank you boss," I said, getting the keys from my bag. And then I realized I had forgotten my bag.

"Boss, Lia, you go ahead. I left my bag in the room."

"Alright, we parked outside the building. "Boss and I need to go to the filming site of the soda ads we were working on." Lia and I nodded at them and went back to the room.

I knocked and opened the door and saw Mr. Lloyds still sitting on his seat.

"Ahm, I forgot my bag, sir. I will just get it. " After saying that, he stood up and took my bag. He handed it to me, and I said thank you and goodbye.

I went for the elevator and found him following me as well as Paul.

"Hi again, Ms. Eunice, which floor?" Paul greeted and asked me.

"Basement 2, thank you." He pressed the button.

No one was talking as we rode the elevator. My stomach has become uneasy again, just like earlier.

Third Party's POV

Eunice was feeling dizzy and her stomach was acting up again, and Mr. Lloyds dominating presence was making it worse. She was praying that the elevator would go down soon so she could relax. She held her breath and felt uneasy.

"Ms. Dawson, I don't bite. You can relax yourself." Mr. Lloyds told her. Eunice was surprised to hear him talk but managed to reply, lying about the uneasiness she felt. "I am fine Mr. Lloyds, it's just that my stomach has been acting up since morning."

Xavier just looked at her as if thinking whether I was lying or not. His forehead creased and he asked, "Are you really fine?" "You don't look fine to me at all." as he said, as the elevator opened. Eunice was thankful and said goodbye to both Xavier and Paul. "I'm fine, thank you. Goodbye, Paul," she said and looked at Xavier. "Mr. Lloyds," she added and nodded.

Eunice was walking to her car when her dizziness came back. She stopped and tried to stay still, holding her head.

"Ms. Eunice, are you alright?" "You looked pale. Let me take you to the hospital." She heard someone tell her worriedly, and when she looked up, it was Paul with Mr. Lloyds beside him. She was about to say something when she finally lost it. The last thing she remembered was Mr. Lloyds's voice, worriedly commanding Paul to get the car ready and feeling the arms that caught her from falling.

Xavier brought Eunice to the hospital and left Paul at the office to settle some matters on his behalf. He was staring at Eunice, who was now sleeping for over 2 hours now, and caught her constantly creasing her forehead. He wondered what her dream could have been for her to look so problematic.

After a few minutes, he saw her move and slowly opened her eyes. He moved closer to Eunice and asked in a business-like manner. "How do you feel?"

Eunice woke up and was thinking about where she was. She heard a man's voice ask her She looked at him and answered startled, "a bit OK. What happened?" She felt confused about why Xavier was with her.

"You fainted in the basement parking lot." You already know you don't feel well. Why did you still want to attend the presentation? You could have stayed at home. Is that how your boss made you work? " Xavier burst out angrily.

Eunice was caught off guard. She doesn't understand why Xavier was making such an assumption. She managed to defend her and her boss in a low voice, "It's not that." I thought it was just a simple dizziness and would go away after a few minutes, but I was wrong. I need to at least give the soft copy of our presentation because I was the one who made the layout. As for my employer, boss and Lia were concerned about me too and asked me to take a rest and get back to work healthy on Monday. "

Xavier handed her water as he noticed that she had a dry throat. Eunice took it and felt relieved after drinking it. "I will call the doctor," Xavier said, and after a few minutes, he left the room.

Eunice decided to lie down while waiting for the doctor and Xavier. She remembered to call Lia and inform her of what happened to her and was looking for her cell phone when the door opened.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Eunice. I am Dr. Lindsay. How do you feel? " said the doctor, looking at Eunice's smile. "Uhm, I think I'm fine. I'm not dizzy anymore and my stomach was a lot better." she answered.

"That's good. Ms. Eunice, it seems that you are fatigued, which causes your dizziness and eventually fainting. This happens because of overworking, lack of sleep, stress, or over-thinking. As for your stomach, you haven't had a proper meal for I guess the past 5-7 days already. You have a very weak stomach and if you can't be careful, it may lead to a critical illness such as stomach cancer. " Eunice was just listening and did not notice how Xavier's face darkened.

"But now, everything is going to be alright. As long as you work and rest properly, and most importantly, eat properly and on time, you are good. You can be discharged now and continue to rest at home, and you can go back to work on Monday. I have asked our Registered Nutritionist and Dietitian to formulate a diet for you to recover at the soonest possible time. Do you have any questions? " Dr. Lindsay continued.

"Oh, nothing. I will take note of everything you say. "

"Alright, I will prescribe you medicine for your stomach." Dr. Lindsay added, and looked at Xavier and left the room.

When the doctor was gone, Xavier neared her and said, "Can't you take care of yourself properly?" How can you not eat on time while you work more than your resting hours? "

"It was not always like this, but we got excited when you accepted our proposal for an ad presentation for your new liquor brand."

"It was my fault now."

"What?? No! I did not mean that. We are just overwhelmed and do not want the opportunity to pass, so we did everything we could. I know it paid well. "

"You're confident now that I will give you the project?"

"Yes, because I knew how good the presentation was." Besides, you would not be interested in inviting us for the presentation and giving us a chance if we are not worth it. " Eunice explained.

"I did not tell you to forget your health just to be able to come up with a good idea." I never liked my people to work disregarding their health. With your situation, I will give you the project." Xavier told Eunice suddenly.

Eunice was still in shock when Xavier spoke again, "Eunice, let's get married."

Now that was shocking.