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Athos"Barbara, how's the Campos family guardianship case going?" I ask my newest employee. She settles into a chair across from my desk, opening a smile that I quite like. That presumptuous one, tinged with victory."We're making good progress, Mr. Mazza, and I believe that by the next hearing, Mrs. Campos will have her son back home.""That's great! I know it's a straightforward case, but you're just getting started. Keep showing your work, and I promise you'll soon have a spotlight here in this company." My employee beams widely."Alright, Mr. Mazza!" As soon as Barbara rises from the chair to leave my office, I observe Olivia through the transparent glass wall. Although my secretary is diligently working on her translations, I sense something's off with her. On pure impulse, I press the button for her extension and call her into my office."Yes, Mr. Mazza!" She says, entering the room, and I evaluate her for a few moments."Are you okay?" She forces a smile. I know it's forced bec
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OllieGoing out for a simple dinner with my brother has become a dream since the tragedy that befell us. As soon as he left the hospital and discovered his true condition, Artemis gave up socializing and started living inside his room, only coming out when I left the house.However, the wheels of his wheelchair never knew any floor other than the white marble of our house. Having him right here sitting in front of me seems surreal. However, our rapport has never been the same. There's no longer any complicity between us, no laughter, and certainly no joy. Like now, as he seems to analyze me as if he were a damn psychoanalyst and I were his patient."And then?" he asks after some time, and I don't know what to say. I mean, I promised him a conversation between brothers, but right now my mind is blank."Spaghetti and meatballs? You always liked that dish," Athos is seriously going to stall with that stupid question?"That was a long time ago, Athos," he grumbles, but I nod and signal to
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Ollie"Athos!" I draw a breath as he finally releases my mouth to kiss the side of my neck. In that moment, I allow myself to close my eyes and immerse in the sensations his kisses provoke in me. Heat, trembling, warmth, eagerness, and... God, I need to make him stop. My conscience demands it for my sanity. "Athos, Athos please, we need to stop!""No, don't do this to me, Olivia, please!" The urgency in his voice, coupled with his kisses and the gentle sucks on my skin for a mere second, threaten to throw me off balance. But if I allow that to happen, it will be a point of no return."We can't!" I say, making him pause, and inebriated, his eyes lock onto mine. However, I try to leave his embrace, but his hands firmly grasp my hips, preventing me from escaping."Why not?" He questions, and Heavens, Athos Mazza seems like a hungry, abandoned puppy in the world. I stutter a few times, still trying to catch my breath."Because I'm your secretary, and you're my boss." A smirk appears on th
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OllieThe next morning..."Oh my goodness, what a sight to behold!" Victória exclaims as soon as I enter the kitchen, catching Anne's attention, who's feeding the babies. Both of them look me up and down with curiosity, and I start to regret dressing up so much."What happened to you?" Anne asks, standing up."I... overdid it, didn't I?""Overdid it? My God, girl, you look stunning!" I take a deep breath, feeling uncomfortable."Is all this for that heartthrob Mr. Duran?" My friend inquires, and I roll my eyes."No. Actually, it's not for anyone in particular. I just want to feel good about myself," I lie."Really? Doesn't seem like it.""Okay, I think I'll take all this off before I...""None of that, young lady! You look beautiful, and that's what matters.""Are you sure?""You'll catch the attention of every man in that entire office, mark my words." I sigh at her comment and decide to steer away from this conversation a bit to give proper attention to my children, and after having
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Athos"Okay, let's move on to the topics of this meeting," I say to a team of lawyers surrounding the rectangular table in the conference room, and one by one, they begin to speak about their progress and difficulties with their respective hearings. However, every now and then, I find myself checking the watch on my wrist. It's already past eight-thirty, and she still hasn't arrived. "And what about the embezzlement case at the dairy factory?" I inquire, using my usual professional tone. Okay, I'm struggling to keep my focus here and now, even after a sleepless night with the disturbing image of Olívia getting into that car, but it's hard. The elevator's ding announces someone's arrival, and my heart races in anticipation, but it quickly loses its pace when I see the janitor pass through the metal doors. "Very well, I'm proud of you all, and I hope you keep it up. You can go back to your work now," I conclude the meeting and head back to my office. However, it doesn't take long for th
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Ollie"You promised me he wouldn't be home," I scolded in a confidential tone, making sure only Artemis heard me, feeling somewhat upset about the situation."I'm sorry for that, Olivia! My idiot brother tends to do whatever he wants whenever he wants. I was sure he'd stay in the office all day as he always does, but don't worry, he won't bother you," I sighed audibly."I don't know, I think I should go home, Artemis.""None of that, you're my guest and he can leave if he wants to," I found myself smiling, though I think it's just nerves."You're unreal, Artemis," my friend smiled back, a smile that eerily resembled my boss's, prompting me to change the subject and, of course, the melancholic atmosphere that I hate."Come on, try the penne with white sauce. It's my favorite dish.""Mm, it sounds delicious!""Believe me, it's the best in this region," and thankfully we kept our conversation at this level, and to my relief, Athos didn't show up for our lunch on the balcony. I wonder if
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AthosI'm falling apart. Everything inside me is in ruins now. Speaking about my past with my present is more than my own destruction, it's my exile, and I know that by the end of this conversation, she'll be gone for good. So, I dare not look her in the eyes. I don't want to find her judgment in them, and even less my condemnation. She's sorry, but I'm so accustomed to all this muck suffocating me that I no longer feel anything...."Our mother offered her a sum, Athos," my brother said when I returned his phone. However, I looked at him with so much hatred and resentment. My throat closed up in a way that breathing became difficult. "And she accepted the deal. Five hundred thousand dollars plus tickets out of the country and a place to live," he added."Get out of here!" I ordered, but he continued standing there looking at me. I wanted to scream at someone, break something, and God, if he stayed there in front of me, I wouldn't hesitate. "GET OUT!!!" I shouted so loudly and furious
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Athos"You're right, but in my opinion, you and your family were victims of this woman. She seduced you and had a purpose for it, but in the end, she walked away with everything she wanted, and you lost everything you loved. Tell me, who's the criminal in this story?" I partially lift my body, and my face gets very close to hers. My eyes stare firmly into the retinas that should be condemning me by now. However, Olivia is trying to absolve me of my sins. I don't respond to her question, nor do I dare to end her defense; I just get closer to her and kiss her slowly, feeling her warmth beginning to warm my cold body.I love you! I want to say, but I don't.I'm not worthy of this love. So, I just lie on the mattress, pulling her up onto me. The kiss becomes more enveloping as my hands slide over her body, and in the act, I rid her of her dress. I love you! Those words insist on wanting to come out of my mouth. However, I keep her busy exploring hers, while she moves eagerly on top of me.
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A CEO Witht Ice Heart Epilog
AthosA few weeks later..."It's time to find out who's hiding in the belly of my beloved wife, my friend," I say, full of anticipation, rising from the chair in my home office after giving some love advice to my friend, who now seems more upbeat.The truth is, I'm eager to find out if we're expecting another little boy, and then we'll have a great team here at home to make our messes. With Levi and Liam taking their first steps and discovering their surroundings, I've been quite distracted when I'm out of the office, and they always give me reasons to smile every day."I hope it's a little girl to play with mine in the near future, of course," I snap out of my reverie when Romão speaks, stopping right next to me.He can't be serious. Really, Romão Nunes has no idea what he's getting into.I think after a brief debate that I interrupt to go meet my beautiful pregnant wife, who at this very moment is engaged in lively conversation with Victória and her mother.A gender reveal. She said
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Ollie"Are you nervous?" Dad asks as the doors open and a wedding march begins. However, I'm speechless. It's hard to hiss anything when my eyes roam fascinated by every harmonious detail of a delicate and captivating decoration.The arches of roses and baby's breath lead me straight to an improvised altar, a carpet of white petals standing out on the green grass, rows of chairs with natural wood tones forming a narrow and elegant aisle, and right up front is my future husband waiting for me."Actually, I'm happy," I finally respond, flashing a wide smile when I see the shocked expression Kim makes as she sees me entering with our father, and to my surprise, Mom is holding Liam in her arms. I take a deep breath to hold back the new tears that want to form."I dreamed of this moment, daughter, but I didn't imagine it would be so magical," Dad says. It's because at this moment there is love and not an obligation. I wanted to answer him, but everything is so perfect that I didn't want to
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Athos... Don't rush to leave this bathtub, my love, I'll wait for you as long as necessary.I take a deep breath, confessing that I'm becoming increasingly curious, but I do exactly as he asked. I spend long minutes relaxing, and when I finally return to the room, I'm surprised again. The room is tidy and filled with beautiful bouquets of flowers, but it's the huge white box on the bed that catches my attention."Athos, are you there?" I call out again, but I'm alone here. Once again driven by my curiosity, I walk over to the box, untie the large beige bow, and push aside the tissue papers, revealing a beautiful white dress. An emotional smile spreads across my face, and after taking the garment out, I find a pair of shoes, a bouquet, and a small velvet box with a beautiful delicate set of bracelet and necklace with the infinity symbol adorned with tiny sparkling stones.... Look beautiful for our moment, my dear. Our children and I will be waiting for you in the garden."Oh my God,
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Ollie"I've got good news for you, sis-in-law!" Artemis enters the hospital room with an excitement that makes me smile. "The doctor is going to discharge you in a few minutes, so get ready to head back home.""Oh, that's great! I can't stand lying on this bed any longer!" I grumble, receiving his warm kiss on my cheek. "Where is everyone?""They went ahead, and Athos is talking to your obstetrician." I furrow my brows."My obstetrician? I didn't even know I had one.""Get ready because if Athos was already suffocating, he's going to get worse." I laugh."That's impossible.""Nothing's impossible, sis-in-law. At least not for the mighty Mr. Mazza." A knock on the door interrupts our pleasant conversation, and Aphrodite Duran appears in my line of sight, sucking out any cheerfulness. I take a deep breath, and Artemis looks at the girl intrigued."Hey, Ollie!""Aphrodite.""Can we talk for a moment?""Oh, sure! Artemis, could you...""Sure, I'll be in the corridor if you need me." I nod
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Ollie"Good morning, my love! How is my sweet princess this morning?" He says as he enters, but this time I remain silent and still on the bed. "Olivia, you haven't eaten anything!" He complains. "You'll get sick like this, dear." I stay silent and unmoving. "You know this childish behavior of yours won't help you in any way, don't you?" I huff in my thoughts, but something crosses my mind. I need to play along with his game. I need to gain his trust and maybe I can finally escape this place.I take a deep breath.But where will I go? I'm weak and trembling, and this urge to vomit is making my stomach ache."This time I think you'll like it. I brought some caramelized croissants and they're still warm." My mouth waters just imagining the sweet pastry melting in my mouth. So, I force myself to sit up in bed and gaze at the package in his hand. A smile spreads across his face as Edie sits next to me on the bed. "I have news." He hands me the package, and eagerly I open it, inhaling the
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Athos"Only if you want them to" I whisper. Then she turns her face towards me and I meet her perverted, sparkling gaze, which makes me smile. I take her mouth again in a completely hungry kiss, while I busy myself unzipping the side of her dress. In the act, Olivia lowers her arms so that the garment slides down her body until it forms a black circle around her feet. Then I feel the warmth of her skin in the palm of my hand and start spreading burning kisses all over her back, slowly descending until I'm facing her ass, which is covered in equally black panties, so small that it's impossible to cover them. "How delicious!" I growl, slapping her globe and she moans again. "Do you want to play with me?"- I ask her, feeling my voice gradually become hoarse."Yes!" She replies, almost breathless."Great, darling! Pretend I'm your king, and you'll do everything as I say, without questioning me," I explain our game while caressing her buttocks, wishing to possess her right here, standing a
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Athos...Where are you guys?I send a message to my brother and anxiously await his response....We're already at the club as we agreed....Tell me you managed to get her out of the house?...Definitely, but she's not having much fun....Okay, I've sorted everything out here. I'm on my way there now.I confess it wasn't easy to juggle three days of out-of-state conference with a surprise birthday party for Olivia. So I've been torn between lengthy extraordinary meetings and long phone calls to convey the details of what I really wanted for this day, and I still had to give her attention from a distance. So, now I'm right here in front of the club to take her to this moment, which will surely be etched in her memory....I'm here, where are you guys?I send another message to my brother, but this time I don't get a response. However, I decide to plunge into the midst of the lively crowd and look for them. I confess my heart is racing inside my chest just at the thought that in a few sec
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Ollie"Are you okay?" Athos asks softly, holding my hand as the car stops in front of my old house.The once accusatory and curious gazes now seem astonished. It's as if the entire neighborhood had been drawn to watch me step out of this vehicle. And I understand. Everyone here expected my defeat, for me to return home crawling and begging for forgiveness from my parents, but that's not what happened. Stepping onto the concrete ground with my high heels and displaying a posture as elegant as the clothes I'm wearing now caused a stir among them. However, I take a deep breath and look at the facade of the house, gathering courage to go inside."Do you want me to come in with you?" He asks, but all I can manage is a nod as my fingers tighten around his hand. It was so easy the other time. I think. There was a mix of anger and anxiety fueling all the adrenaline within me, but now I feel like I'm suffocating just thinking about stepping inside again."Mom!" Kim speaks with emotion, hugging
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Ollie"Hi!" I say somewhat hesitantly as I approach my sister in the garden. "Anne, could you leave us alone for a bit?" I ask my friend who was comforting my sister. She gives me a closed-mouth smile."Of course, dear!" Anne steps away, and I observe Kim's sulky expression. However, she avoids looking at me, and with a heavy sigh, I sit next to her on the edge of a fountain."Kim...""Look, if you came to talk about that idiot Artemis, don't bother! I'm tired of hearing about how poor he's suffering and how he needs patience, love, and care. We didn't have an easy life either, and I don't go around mistreating people because of it.""Wow, I've never seen you like this before!""He manages to bring out the worst in me, Ollie. It's annoying, suffocating, and it makes me angry to be around him!" She huffs, and I... well, I don't know what to say."Anyway, I didn't come to talk about Artemis.""Then what?" Kim asks, interested."Mom called.""When?""Just now.""What did she want?""It's
