He’s My Ruthless Billionaire
Chapter 57

Robert's

POV

I was in the office when Ron told me that Ervin met up with Hailey in the shopping mall. Strangely, Ron knew it before Max.

Anyway, I went to my home at the correct time and also came to know that Hailey returned home soon after she met with him. Now, she knows that I will know if she did that on purpose. And that is not what she did, certainly. I reached my house. "Thanks" I replied when she handed me water.

She was happy and I knew, she didn't want me to know about anything. But the truth is, I don't want her to do something stupid just because she thinks that I don't know. "But" I interrupted her smile. "What did you and Ervin talk about?"

The tension lines on her forehead make me worried. If she didn't do anything wrong, why is she afraid?

What is she scared of?

"Hailey..." I started speaking but she hugged me.

She was scared and I didn't know why. But the main thing was that she wasn't hiding and she was opening up.

"I-I am sorry! I didn't know he would ask for my number. I am sorry. I didn't know he would be there. I-"

I cut her off. Why is she apologizing when it isn't her fault?

"It is okay" I replied, keeping her hand in mine. "Did I say anything? I just asked"

"I-I thought you were angry..." she looked into my eyes. "Because I had to... give my number to him"

"I will not be angry now that you are telling me everything honestly" I surprisingly said. I was never like this. "Really?" her eyes lit up.

"Yes," I confirmed.

She smiled and hugged me again. "Thanks. Thanks, Robert!"

I smiled and caressed her hair. "It is okay, Hailey"

I don't know when I became like this.

I never really listened or understood anyone.

I didn't understand why someone did something.

At least not after I told them not to do the same.

But for Hailey... everything is different.

I can't believe the effect this woman has on me.

"HEY-"

I looked down and saw her calling me. "Oh... ah... yes?"

"Where were you lost?" she raised an eyebrow.

"I was thinking about you, thinking about me, thinking about us, what we're gonna be. Open my eyes, it was only just a dream~~" I practically sang. She made an amused face. "Huh?"

"Nothing. Let's eat" I laughed and she nodded. She looks beautiful whenever she smiles.

We went and ate dinner with her.

"You made such delicious food!" I complimented as I took a bite of the heavenly food.

"Receiving a compliment from you; I think it is delicious," she said and smiled.

"You're unbelievable, Hailey" I took another bite.

"Thanks" She continued eating.

We finally completed our dinner and went to our room and slept.

Hailey's POV

The next day I woke up, and unexpectedly, he was not next to me.

"Well, I am at a place you won't want me to be. It starts with M. Hope, you won't mind, I will return soon-" a note read.

M....

M?

Mafia?

Mafia Office?

Yeah, definitely.

I got up. It is okay, I can't make him leave his Mafia business. I will try... but I don't have that place in his life to make him lose this place.

I went to the shower and came out. I wore my top and a loose lower. I was not in the mood to wear jeans, I wanted to relax while wearing comfy clothes.

I heard the door knock, and looking at my clothes one last time, I opened it. It was Max.

"Max?" I questioned.

"Hm... yeah" he responded.

Something seemed off about the way he responded to me.

"Uh... Anything wrong?"

"Nope" he closed the door and I took a step back.

"W-What happened?" I asked, trying to keep a fake smile on my face.

"Much will happen, Hailey," he said huskily and I took two steps back.

What is he doing?

Why is he calling me Hailey instead of Mrs. Hailey?

"M-Max"

He smirked and then pushed me towards the wall. He trapped me in between it and him. I was facing him. "M-Max? What are you doing!?"

"You will know, love" he smirked and I didn't process anything.

Why is he...

Oh god, what is he doing?

His hands went towards my waist and he came near to kiss me. I looked away and he kissed me on my cheek.

"Don't move love. It will hurt" he turned my face towards him and a tear came out from my eyes.

"W-Why are you doing this! MAX, GETAWAY!" I yelled.

He suddenly slapped me. I started crying. "Shut up!!"

I looked at him wide-eyed and started reaching for my phone. I finally got it and he was just looking at me.

I was not thinking straight. I just was stuck. If I call Robert now, Max is dead.

But he is touching you.

He is assaulting you.

You gotta help yourself.

I was thinking when I felt his hand on my neck. He leaned down and kissed my neck. He could have taken my phone, but he didn't. Maybe because he didn't know I had Robert's number- but he was the one who gave me! I didn't think for another second when he started touching me more and I pushed him and called Robert. He picked it up.

"Hailey?" he questioned.

"S-Save me... please," I said and I could hear chairs and tables rustling from the other end.

"WHERE ARE YOU!?"

"H-Home..."

Suddenly Max took the phone from me and threw it on the ground. It broke. I started crying as I thought about what he'd do now. I can't even contact Robert now.

He looked at me once. Then, he didn't do anything. He ran away.