He's No Angel

He's No Angel A UFC Billionaire Bad Boy Sports Romance Monroe J Billings Copyright Copyright © 2023 by Monroe J Billings All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. The Clinch Dedication 1. The Conditions 2. Meet & Greet 3. A Total Disaster 4. I Can Do This 5. Risky Business 6. What The Hell 7. Misunderstood 8. My Past Life 9. Survival 10. Pure Rage 11. The Look In His Eyes 12. Give Me Some Time 13. You Deserve To Be Happy 14. Fight Night 15. The Struggle Is Real 16. Don't Check Anything 17. Heartbroken 18. I Am So Sorry 19. The Getaway 20. No Matter What About Monroe Dedication To my husband of many years, Thank you for loving and supporting me. I would have never been able to accomplish any of my dreams without you. I love you to infinity and back. XOXO, Monroe Chapter one The ConditionsI wake up as my alarm buzzes on my bedside table. It’s another day, and I know I’ll be at the office in an hour to start my day as a journalist. I groggily roll out of bed and shuffle to the bathroom to freshen up. After a quick shower, I pick out an outfit that’s both professional and comfortable for the long day ahead. I throw on a blazer over a simple blouse and some black slacks before slipping into a pair of heels. As much as I love my job, there are days when I envy people who can roll out of bed and just head to work in sweats and a t-shirt.I glance at the clock and realize I need to hurry if I want to make it to the office on time. I grab my purse and head out, making a mental note to pick up breakfast on the way. It’s a bad habit, but I just can’t seem to quit my morning coffee and pastry routine.As I wait in line at the local coffee shop, I scan the headlines on my phone and catch up on the latest news. I’m a journalist, after all, and staying informed is a big part of my job.“Morning, Erica,” the barista greets me with a smile.“Hey, Rachel,” I reply, returning the smile. “Can I get a latte and a croissant, please?”“Coming right up.”I take a seat at a table and pull out my notebook, flipping to a new page to jot down some ideas for my next article. I’m always on the lookout for a good story, and I’ve been working on a piece about the local community garden for weeks now.Rachel sets my coffee and pastry down in front of me, and I take a sip of the hot, creamy latte. It’s perfect, as always.I take a bite of the croissant, savoring the buttery, flaky pastry. It’s delicious, but I know I need to start eating healthier if I want to feel better throughout the day. Maybe tomorrow, I’ll make myself a smoothie instead.I finish my breakfast and head out, taking a deep breath of the crisp morning air. I’m ready to tackle another day as a journalist, but first, I need to finish my coffee.I take a few sips of my latte as I make my way to the office building. It’s a beautiful day outside, with the sun shining and a light breeze blowing. It’s the perfect day for a walk, but I don’t have time to enjoy it.I reach the office and head straight to my desk, where I’m greeted by Lisa, my colleague, and best friend.“Good morning, Erica,” she says with a smile.“Morning, Lisa,” I reply, setting down my coffee. “Anything interesting happened while I was gone?”Lisa leans in with a mischievous glint in her eye. “Oh, you won’t believe the latest gossip.”I lean in, too, eager to hear the juicy details. We spend a few minutes gossiping about our coworkers, laughing and chatting like schoolgirls.But our fun is interrupted by our boss, Mark, who walks over to our desk and asks to see me in his office.I follow him to his office, feeling a sense of nervousness wash over me. I wonder what he wants to talk about.“Take a seat, Erica,” he says, motioning to a chair across from his desk. “I have some important news for you.”I sit down, my heart beating faster. “What is it, Mark?”“I’ve been impressed with your work lately,” he says, leaning forward. “In fact, I think you have what it takes to lead our next big investigative piece.”My eyes widen in surprise. “Really? I mean, thank you, Mark. I won’t let you down.”“I know you won’t,” he replies with a smile. “But there’s one catch. We need you to work closely with a new hire who’s joining us next week. He’s a seasoned journalist with years of experience, and I think you two would make a great team.”I nod, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. “I’m up for the challenge. When can I meet him?”Mark hands me a file with the new hire’s information. “His name is Jake Williams, and he’ll be joining us on Monday. I want you to show him the ropes and make sure he settles in smoothly.”I take the file and stand up, feeling grateful for the opportunity. “Thanks, Mark. I won’t let you down.”As I leave the office, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement for what’s to come. Working on an extensive investigative piece with a seasoned journalist sounds like a dream come true, and I can’t wait to get started.I walk out of Mark’s office, feeling a mix of excitement and relief. I’m thrilled about the new opportunity to work on the cover story, but I’m also relieved that Mark didn’t bring up the gossip Lisa and I discussed earlier.I turn to Lisa, who’s watching me with a curious expression. “What did he want?”“He wants