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“Are you ready?” Ethan's voice pierced through the thick layers of my thoughts. It pulled me back to reality as we stood hand-in-hand at the entrance of the magnificent hall. I turned my head to the side slowly in his direction and nodded. Ethan guided me in like a gentleman, one who people would think he was without sin. He didn't seem like the man I was angry with, his aura had changed completely. A wide smile has managed to curl up his lips. Fluorescent flashes of lights from cameras lit our path as we strode to the red carpet. We posed for a few pictures like the lovely couple we were supposed to be in the eyes of the nation and swam through the sea of reporters trying to ask Ethan questions, into the hall. The grandeur of the hall left me agape, my eyes couldn't help but wander around each corner of the hall. The high ceilings had beautiful designs with intricate details and an enormous magnificent chandelier that commanded attention in the middle of the room. It cast a rich g
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I hurried behind him as he walked out of the hall into the garage with long strides in search of his car. The valet had given him instructions of where it was. Ethan had left the hall in anger without sparing a single glance and I had to follow behind like a puppet. If I stay back, a scandalous headline would appear on the news tomorrow and I can't risk that. The story-starved journalists are everywhere, on their toes, watchful like a hawk’s eye on its prey. They are ready to grab any slip-up and bend it into a story whose headlines would have citizens in a chokehold. My heels clank on the floor as I hurried behind him to catch up.He increased his pace making it harder for me to catch up. I couldn't see his face as he had his huge back against me. Ethan unlocked the doors of the car with his keys and climbed in. My heels made it harder for me to move faster, so I crouched and removed the left pair. The screeching sound of his tires against the smooth concrete floor made me lift m
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“You should have warned me,” I yelled, hitting him on the chest but he didn't react to my blows.“I tried to but you were too stubborn to listen then. Too curious to see beyond your veil of oblivion, but don't worry I have everything under control.” He said.I rolled my eyes, “Of course,” I said sarcastically and tried to slip away from him but he used his arm to push me back up. “What do you want?” I inquired of him. A scowl appeared on my face as I lifted my eyes to his face from under my lashes“Are we good?” He asked, his orbs wandered left and right as he searched my eyes.I sighed in defeat, “Maybe. Why are you still on the issue? I have told you, I didn't do it but you chose to believe Ava nonetheless. How do you expect me to believe your words when you don't trust me? I know she was your girlfriend and there is still a little itsy-bitsy-tiny feeling for her in your heart, but…His lips covered mine in an instant, my words fell back into my throat as he sucked on my lips. The
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“What?!” She exclaimed, “I can't believe this, this is massive.”“You better believe it, Cupcake. You have gone global. Congratulations.” I congratulated her, keeping an eye on the road. I want to see her beautiful smile but I can't. My hands steered the wheels as we drove into town.“I have to call Lindsey and thank her for this,” she squealed.Lindsey? She thinks it was because Lindsey had worn the dress last night. I mean it brought her art to light, but her name in every newspaper was my doing.I pulled that stunt but I don't want her to know, she would not like it. I had to play along with whatever was going on. “Sure, but wait till we are done shopping,” I said, stopping her.Lindsey might not play along with this and she would end up finding out that it was me. I need to find a way to contact Lindsey to inform her of my little game.“I understand it now.” She lifted her head sharply to look at me.I glanced back and forth between the road and her face which held an expression o
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My heart raced as I walked off from him. I wanted him to mean every word he had said. After what we had last night, my body has been craving his touch more than ever, and even though I want to pretend, he keeps making it hard for me. I didn't think he was going to take my words seriously and bring me out to shop. I felt my warm blood creep underneath my cheeks.I put on the third dress; a long tight revealing black dress. He nodded his head in approval as I came out to show it to him. I went back to the dressing section and put on the fourth dress; a nude body con gown without a back piece to cover from my shoulder to my waistline. The only support was the straps at the front. I clipped it behind my neck to cover my breast while my back remained bare.I watched his eyes flicker with desires as I walked forward. My skin tingled as goosebumps washed over me and his eyes traced every detail of the dress on my body. He ran the tip of his tongue over his bottom lips and clasped his hands a
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“We would contain this at home,” Ethan informed me as I came out with the pile of clothes on my hands.“No more activities for today?” I asked and he nodded. I have truly awakened the beast. “I'm hungry. Let's go eat lunch at a nearby restaurant before going home.”“Okay, but first. I need to relieve myself of this bulge. I can't walk around in this.“Oh, sorry.”“It's fine,”“Does it hurt? I asked curiously, “I'm not teasing you, that was a genuine question.”“I know, I didn't say you were, did I?”“Your face said it for you,”“Guess I need to buy a mask for my face then.”I rolled my eyes, and walked over to the couch, “Go to the dressing room.”“Nah,” he chuckled. “I can't have her hear my sexy moan, she would be tempted to join me.”“You're disgusting,”He chuckled and stood up, walking over to the mirror, he looked at himself, “It's not that obvious,”“It's not?” I exclaimed. It was more than obvious, his cock has built a tent on his seams and it's not that obvious. What is obvio
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ETHAN POV CONTDI hurried downstairs to watch her, but unfortunately, she was done. She looked distressed, her hair messy and her clothes rumpled. Bead droplets of sweat trickled down her face. She was a mess. I shouldn't have come downstairs. It was so stupid to think she was going to let me touch her in her sober state. What a fool.She walked past me to get ready to leave the house. Great, just great. This is how my presence affects her.Sighing, I walked back to my room, dismissed my work for the day, and went back to the bathroom to finish my business.I heard the sound of a car engine warming up. She must be leaving the house already. The sound of the engine roared till it was out of my hearing range.As I left the bathroom, I walked to my bedside table to grab my phone to dial Cartwright's contact line. After several attempts, his voice rang through from his ends to my eardrums.“Hey, what's up Dude,”“Hey, Cartwright, are you home?”“Well…yeah. Something like that.” He stutter
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“What are you thinking about?” Jace’s voice pulled me out of my daydreaming. I looked at him through the mirror hung above the dashboard.“Nothing,” I denied.“I don't think it's anything. You looked tired but somehow your face seemed to glow.”“Really?” I asked, touching my face.Jace chuckled, “Come on, spill the tea.” he urged but I wasn't going to tell him about my encounter with Ethan.“There’s nothing.”“Okay, if you insist. Anyway, why are we going back to Mrs. Lindsey’s place? Was she displeased with your masterpiece?”“No, no. I want to thank her.”“Thank her? You would have done that over the phone, to avoid the stress.”“To avoid the stress? You are speaking for yourself, right?”“Okay, you got me.”I let out a deep sigh, “Her event brought my brand to light,” I informed, “So I want to thank her personally, to show her how grateful I am.”“That answers the reason for the gifts,” Jace said, glancing back at me through the mirror. “Did you at least call her to inform her abou
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CHAPTER NINTYI found myself wrapped in Ethan’s arms as I woke up. His breath on my skin and chest pressed against my back. Although his grip wasn't tight, it felt almost impossible to leave the bed. I unclasped his hand, lifted it away from my waist, and dropped it gently on the soft mattress. I hope he doesn't wake up yet. As soon as his hand landed on the bed, he brought it back to my waist, mumbling inaudible words, and drew me closer to him. Great, just great. Another wasted effort.I repeated my action two more times but received the same reaction. So I gave up, lying still on the bed like a log of wood, my eyes fixed on the large black curtains that seemed to stop the sunlight from entering the dimly lit room. What time is it? I flinched, snapping out of my thoughts as Ethan inhaled deeply against my neck. “Good morning,” he mumbled. “Did I scare you?” “No,” I lied. My voice came out hoarse so I cleared my throat to get a smooth speech. “Did I wake up?”“No, yes. Something
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“What are you doing, Jace?” My voice trembled with fear. Jace ignored my question, his eyes locked into mine. I struggled to be free from his grip but he was stronger. “Stay still, I'm not doing anything to you Mae. I just want to hold you.” “You can hold me but not in this inappropriate manner. I have a husband.”“A husband that has his Ex lurking around. You deserve better.”“Better? What do you mean?” I averted my gaze. This conversation was about to go southwards. A conversation I’d love to avoid.He let go of me and took three steps backwards, his hands in the air in a surrendering gesture. “By better, I surely don't mean me, of course.” He chuckled. “I had you there, didn't I? I'm sorry if my actions caught you off guard, I wanted to check something.”“And what is that?”“To see if you fit in my hands perfectly. You didn't, because of your tiny figure. I like my girls taller and thicker.”“Jace!”“Sorry.”“You are fucking, Psychopath.” I giggled. “Well, that sounds familia
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“You don't have to act like this, Mae”“Really? Please tell me how to act, Ethan. Tell me.” I pinched my brows tightly as I sighed deeply, “Mae, I'm sorry. Alright. I shouldn't have danced with her or even said anything to her.” I explained while walking behind her. She had her back against me the entire time I spoke. Her long strides led her to the door. Mae twisted the knob and pulled open the door, “Leave my room.” She demanded. Her hand was on her hip and the other was on the knob. I have never seen Mae this mad.Why did I let Ava get to me? Why did I even dance with her tonight? She let me know and now, her actions want to ruin my marriage? Not happening. I lo...like Mae and I'm not letting her go no matter what. Moving from the spot where I stood rooted in shock, I took three steps closer to her, “Mae—”“Leave,”I sighed in defeat and proceeded to leave. Nothing will make her change her mind once it has been made.I heard her scoff as my legs began to move. “Of course.”I
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Ethan had his eyes on me the entire night throughout the remaining ceremony process. He watched me like a sniper watching his victim, ready to pull the cock and fire the shot of questions probably piled up in his mind. I pretended not to notice his little sighs, the way his hands twitch and involuntarily ball up into a fist. He would release it whenever he caught himself. I wanted to wrap my hands around him, to take his sweet scent but the anger was greater than my feelings. Ethan has been nothing but kind to me except for the few times he has been a dick. He is a good man, the little voice in my head reminded me. He doesn't deserve this mental torture. I pushed back the thought and went on with my night till the event was over and we went back home.The door of the car swung open with a little bit of force as I was impatient to wait for him to open the door even though he was already there. The door grazed past his knees and I heard him cuss under his breath. Climbing down from
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The sound from her cheek, as my hand landed on it with full force, resounded around us, piercing through the solemn music playing in the background. How can she be so desperate? First a picture, now a kiss? I couldn't take it anymore. The music paused abruptly, a pause that turned all eyes in our direction. Soon, whispers and gasps swallowed the silence from the crowd watching us.Ava held her cheek in disbelief, her widened eyes locked into mine and I returned it with a fierce gaze. She should know not to mess with me. Ava has been on my nerves ever since I entered Ethan’s life but all this has to stop. I hope this will put her in her place.“Did you just slap me?” She confronted as though she just realized what had happened.“I did,” I responded in agreement. “ It seemed you were drunk, that was meant to sober you up. How are you feeling?”“How dare you?!” She shrieked. I shook my head slightly in scorn, “Exactly. The same damn question I asked myself. Why are you so desperate to
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My whole body froze as my name slipped out of his beautiful lips in public. It was unexpected and I didn't know how to react but to sit tight and smile.He caught me off guard with that one. My heart raced with joy, warmth spread through my body as I stared at him on stage.He stood tall like a Greek god dressed in a perfectly tailored maroon colored suit that seemed to almost match the color of my gown. I blush inwardly at the thought of it.His usually stoic demeanor has somehow softened as his eyes stayed glued to mine during his speech.Ethan paused after a long address to the crowd, his voice softened and he began to address his grandfather directly.“Grandfather, you have always told me that success isn't making money. It's about making a difference. It's about creating something that will outlive us. And I want to make this promise to you tonight. I will do everything in my power to honor what you have built. I will always carry forward the values you have imbued in me—- integr
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“Ava is in the banquet,”“How do you know?” She asked again, her face furrowed.“Cartwright sent a text to inform me about it,” I explained.Mae scoffed, “Great, just great,” She relaxed her face, stretching out the slight crease on her makeup and a tight smile that disappeared almost immediately. “ A good start to ruin my evening.” She murmured.“Are you cold?” I asked concerned about her bare back being exposed to the chilly air of the evening.“Are you bothered?” She fired back, although her voice was low, the irritation was evident.“You know I'm not. Let's go.” I instructed, pointing to the door. She lifted the hem of her gown off the floor and proceeded to walk out of the living room into the garage. I followed behind a guide to watch her steps. As we got to the garage, we entered the BMW Vantablack car and drove off in the direction of the event.As we arrived, a valet rushed forward to collect the keys and I handed it over to him. After he drove off, I curved my hand gesturing
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“How is Mae?” My grandfather's voice resounded in the glass walls of the office.“The news broke her but she is good now, I hope,” I explained to the old man who stared at me blankly. No emotion on his face.“What are you going to do about Ava?”“Errmm—- I…” I started but of course, he interrupted like always.“You don't know how to handle the issue? How am I supposed to hand over my company to you when you can't even handle a minor case like this?”“I will handle it. Relax and have faith in me.” I cajoled.“Relax? You want me to relax.” He scoffed cynically. “Because of whatever silly relationship you had with that girl—who was up to no good, my company is about to fall apart and you want me to relax? You haven't even given me a grandchild!.” He snapped.“Grandfather.”He sighed deeply, “The handover ceremony will be a good solution.” He pinched his brows and released it, stretching his thumbs opposite ways to the end of his brows. “Prepare for the banquet and make sure you appear ha
