I Married A Wicked Billionaire

Thea Blues sat by the roadside, staring at her phone as she repeatedly dialed a number. Each attempt was met with the same automated message: "The number you are trying to reach is unavailable." Frustration mounted as her mother's harsh ultimatum echoed in her mind: "You need to fix this, or I'm done with you."

Feeling the weight of her mother's words, Thea knew she had no choice but to seek help from Jendry Grovers, despite the disdain he held for her. With a deep breath, she dialed Jendry's number once more, her hands trembling. After two rings, his voice answered, cold and detached. "Hello?"

"It's Thea," she said, struggling to keep her voice steady. "I need to talk to you. It's important."

There was a pause on the other end. "Thea? What do you want?"

"I'm really sorry to bother you, but I need your help," Thea pleaded. "My mother... she's giving me an ultimatum. I don't have anyone else to turn to."

Jendry's voice remained unchanged, though annoyance was evident. "And why should I help you? You're the one who always made things difficult."

"I know," Thea admitted. "I messed up. But please, Jendry, I'm desperate. I don't know what else to do."

Another pause followed. "What's in it for me? Why should I stick my neck out for you?"

"Look," Thea said, trying to maintain her composure, "I don't have anything to offer you. I just need a favor. If I can't get out of this mess, I'm going to lose everything."

Jendry sighed audibly. "Fine. What exactly do you need?"

"I need someone to help me get out of this situation. I don't know how to handle it alone," Thea explained. "I need someone with your connections."

Jendry's voice softened slightly. "Alright. But this is a one-time thing. Don't expect me to help again."

"Thank you," Thea said, her relief evident. "I really appreciate it."

"Don't mention it," Jendry replied curtly. "Just give me the details, and I'll see what I can do."

As Thea relayed the information, a flicker of hope ignited within her. She knew Jendry didn't owe her anything, but for now, his help was a lifeline.

Thea Blues stepped into the lobby of Grovers Tower, her nerves buzzing with each step. She approached the reception desk, trying to steady her voice.

"Hi," Thea said, "I'm here to see Jendry Grovers."

The receptionist glanced up, her expression skeptical. "Do you have an appointment?"

Thea hesitated, her mind racing. "Actually, I don't. But I'm Jendry's wife. It's really urgent that I speak with him."

The receptionist raised an eyebrow. "His wife? I've never seen you before. Jendry hasn't mentioned anything about a wife."

"I understand," Thea replied, desperation edging her tone. "But it's really important. Please, I need to talk to him now."

"I'm sorry," the receptionist said firmly, "but without an appointment, I can't let you up. It's company policy."

Thea's heart pounded. "Please, just tell him I'm here. It's a matter of great importance. He'll want to see me."

The receptionist's face remained impassive. "I'm afraid I can't do that. You'll need to schedule an appointment."

Thea took a deep breath, her frustration boiling over. "Look, I know this is unconventional, but I'm not leaving until I see him. It's that urgent."

The receptionist frowned, clearly frustrated by Thea's persistence. "I'm sorry, but if you refuse to leave, I'll have to call security."

Thea's resolve hardened. "Go ahead. Call security if you must, but I'm staying."

As the receptionist picked up the phone to call for security, Thea stood her ground, her determination unwavering. She knew this was her only chance to get through to Jendry, no matter what it took.

Thea Blues made a desperate dash past the receptionist and two security guards who rushed to stop her. She sprinted towards the nearest open elevator, her heart racing.

Just as she squeezed into the elevator, the doors started to close. Thea barely registered Jendry Grovers stepping into the elevator at the last moment, colliding with him as the doors shut behind them.

Jendry's eyes widened in surprise, but his expression quickly turned cold. "Thea? What the hell are you doing here?"

"I had to see you," Thea said breathlessly, trying to regain her composure. "It's urgent."

Jendry's glare was sharp. "You can't just barge in here. What's so important that you risked getting thrown out?"

Thea struggled to find her words. "My mother-she's threatening to cut me off if I don't fix this situation. I need your help, Jendry."

The elevator dinged as it reached the top floor, and the doors opened to reveal Jendry's top management team waiting outside. Thea felt her face flush with embarrassment as the team's curious eyes turned toward her.

One of the managers spoke up, "Mr. Grovers, we weren't expecting a visitor."

Jendry's tone was curt. "This is Thea Blues. She's here without an appointment. Please give us a moment."

The managers exchanged glances but stepped aside, allowing Jendry to escort Thea out of the elevator. Thea felt even more vulnerable under the scrutiny of Jendry's team.

Jendry turned to her, his voice low but firm. "This is not the place for this discussion. We need to talk in private."

Thea nodded, her nerves fraying. "I understand. Just please, hear me out. I'm at the end of my rope."

Jendry's expression softened slightly, but his demeanor remained controlled. "Fine. Follow me."

As they walked down the hallway, Thea's heart pounded, each step feeling heavier. She knew she had pushed her way into an uncomfortable situation, but she was determined to make him listen.