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Mehn....it just kept me craving if he just wanted me to please him, though there are many other girls out there. I mean, he is famous, handsome, and extremely wealthy. All girls would be throwing themselves at him in an instant, but he chose to sign the deal with me. But yeah, I am just overthinking this too much now.I am here right now, all under his power, but I don't plan on staying under his power for long. I aim for better, but first, I need to get my revenge plan rolling as planned. I shouldn't get distracted from that.I caught Aiden's glance as he retreated his eyes immediately; I returned a glance. He must still be in shock, isn't he? "How is this possible? How can she be the Chief Technology Officer of Kensington Global Innovation, and how can she be my boss?" All these thoughts must be swirling deep in his mind, breaking him into pieces as he tried to put things together.Really, I just can't wait to enjoy it all, every single bit of it. And when I'm done with you, I'm
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My eyes slowly blinked as everything around me started spinning. I felt a hand on my shoulders, presumably to steady me as I almost fell from the loss of blood. Sebastian led me out of the party, leaving Tristan behind, though I could feel the anger radiating from Sebastian's eyes.He gently helped me into the car, leaving the party, and drove me back to the mansion. He laid me on the bed, his hands rushing for the first aid kit. His behavior felt unusual; it was a strange mix of gentle and firm. He grabbed my wrist, applying medication to stop the bleeding. My eyes flickered open and closed, the pain gradually subsiding.His presence always exuded a dangerous aura that made me uneasy and scared around him. But his caring act tonight felt overwhelming, and I couldn't quite get used to it. He had never been this caring, and he often reminded me that this was just an arrangement. Yet, his actions seemed to contradict his words."Are you doing alright, or should I call the doctor?" he as
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The evening hours found me seated, checking through some documents placed on my desk. My attention was grasped by a call later; checking it out, it was Alexander.What could he be calling about?I picked up the call."Are you free tonight, Sebastian?" Alexander uttered."Why?""Just that I missed a friend and wanted to spend some time with him. How about dinner tonight at the restaurant near your office?""You mean the Oakwood Grill restaurant?" I questioned."Yeah, Sebastian."Really, what could it be that he had called and was now asking for a meetup? Friends? I wouldn't say so. I only saw him as a business partner, and he had proved to me how he handles the business well, which impressed me. So, I was simply only impressed by his passion and talent, and I lent a little help. But I guess he took it wrong.I don't have friends; I don't need any. Workers, maybe. Business partners, maybe. But friends? Not really happening.But it doesn't seem like a bad idea to catch up for dinner. And
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A Billion Reasons for Revenge In Search of Answers
As we clashed out on a long drive, I had told Kaiden to just keep driving around for a few minutes as I took in the air that came through the half-opened window. Maybe the peace and quiet were all I needed for just a moment. To let things go for just a few seconds and feel my life back once more.However, my thoughts soon disrupted my quiet moment, reminding me of the meeting I had set up with the private detective. I needed him to help me get details about Evenlyn's activities and keep track of her movements. With the evening hours approaching, I knew I should be returning to the company. However, I had already attended to some of the work on my desk, so I deserved a moment to rest. I could only hope they would understand my absence as I had some important matters to attend to, like finding out the truth about what happened to my mother and if Evenlyn was truly involved."Take us back to the restaurant, Kaiden," I uttered."The restaurant?" he questioned."Yes, Kaiden, the same resta
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Malicious Whispers
Checking his contact details, I booked a meeting with him timed for the evening hours at a nearby restaurant, placing down my phone and retracting my gaze from it. I returned my focus to the workload that awaited my early morning, checking through each research made and signing some documents. As the afternoon hours met me in my exhausted state, I gently stood up from the desk, hoping to receive some fresh air.I should be ready for such busy days since the project was now back on track and the project deadline to launch was getting nearer, so things had to be done in a hastened act while ensuring no errors occurred in the process."Mam, we are going to get lunch. You wanna come?" Emily uttered, walking with some of the other work colleagues.I guessed such socializing wouldn't be bad, even just for some moments. I couldn't deny one fact that stood glaring at me all this while—the truth that stood still of how long it had been since I had such company with people. I hadn't been in con
