Billionaire's Hidden Princess by Alegna Ciee (tharntype novel english .TXT) 📕

[Warning: Mature Content Ahead]

Leticia had no idea about the grueling and tragic experiences that Livius went through in the past.

After hearing the whole story from Ian, she suddenly recalls that matter about him wearing a disguise in search for true love. What she learned now had added a much heavier weight on that topic.

Livius grew without trusting anyone. The people who were supposed to take care of him had deceased so early, and he’s left all alone in a world where everyone around him was only chasing after his good qualities.

Leticia also heard it right – that some of his relatives even tried to dispose of him.

Not only does he have these heavy responsibilities laying on top of his shoulders and a sense of loneliness that made him shut the world off, but he also faced those kinds of deadly hazards. No matter how she sees it, these are all too much for a young person.

“Livi trusts Sir Ian like his own brother, though. He has him at least. I know that since he used to talk about him from time to time…” she pondered silently, eyeing the secretary with gratefulness and relief.

“And perhaps, this past of his explains his rough behavior towards other people. He must’ve developed some kind of fear and a strong sense of caution.”

Leticia also understands why Livius never told her these things before. He’s always looking out for her every single time, after all. If she were to know the fact that his life was being targeted by his greedy relatives, he must’ve thought that she’d feel greatly burdened and troubled.

“I’m not giving up on you, just so you know!”

Both of them jolted in surprise the moment the doors flew open out of nowhere. The blonde woman stormed out of the office all of the sudden, making them step away from the doors.

Leticia was caught off guard when Ian grabbed her wrist and hid her behind him. Right then, their visitor swerved her head to their direction, an extremely infuriated expression splattered across her face.

“You’re his secretary, right? Make sure to leave his schedule empty on weekend-“

“I’m afraid to say that I can only follow the President’s orders, Ma’am,” Ian cut her off while still maintaining his placid guise, much to her miff.

“I don’t care! If you will not do that, I’ll keep coming back here any time I want!”    

With that, the woman finally takes her leave and stomps away. Leticia steps out of hiding and walks back to the door, opening it a little to see how Livius is faring after that.

“I apologize for such an unsightly scene, Ms. Selene. Also, for grabbing you like that out of nowhere. Most people know your face by now, and I’m afraid that she might suddenly do something to you once she recognizes who you are,” Ian chimed in again, making her turn to look back at him.

“It’s alright. I understand. Thank you, Sir Ian,” Leticia replied with a small smile.

“Well then, I’ll leave the President to you, Ma’am. He often gets tired by this kind of confrontations.”

Dropping those as his last words, he bows before her for a little before finally walking away. She bids him farewell and proceeds to enter the office.

“Livi,” Leticia called out worriedly the moment she found him looking a bit worn-out.

“Eya…” Livius blurted out in surprise, perking up as soon as he saw her enter.

“How long have you been there, Eya?”

“For some time now.”

“I see. You must’ve heard, then… Don’t mind that, okay? I have no plans on seeing that woman or anything.”

Judging by how raspy his voice sounds now, she can tell that what Ian said is right – he gets tired by these confrontations. They’ve been dating together for a while now, so there are times that she can easily read him.

As for this one, he was probably forcing himself to stay collected and patient during their whole conversation, which was why he looked spent.

Even then, Livius still finds it in himself to smile at her. After a few seconds of staying silent and letting him cool down, Leticia is able to extract a beaming face from him.

“Come here, princess,” he started again, spreading his arms open and beckoning her over.

With no hesitation, she walks up to her boyfriend and lets him pull her on his lap. She returns his affectionate gaze with a fond smile while she sits on his thighs. He then envelops her small waist with his arms and rests his head on her chest.

“Are you alright?” Leticia asked softly, caressing his head.

“Don’t worry. I’m used to it,” Livius replied, frowning a little.

“You can tell me anything, you know. I’ll be listening.”

“Are you trying to comfort me, princess?”

“Sure, I am. So, tell me what you want.”

“Then… Can I do things to you now?”

Hearing his voice pick up a mischievous tone, Leticia finds herself in quite a position all of the sudden. Though she’s already used to how Livius kept switching moods and paces like this, he still managed to take her aback every single time.