CHAPTER 7 As they stepped out of the mansion, the night air wrapped around them like a cool embrace, the distant sounds of laughter fading into the background. Ivy turned to Matt, her gratitude evident in her eyes. "Thank you for being my rock tonight. I honestly couldn’t have done it without you." Matt offered a half-smile, his gaze drifting away as if searching for something in the shadows. "Just doing what I can" Ivy gave him a warm smile "I guess we should call it a night then, you came with your car right ?" He hesitated, the moment stretching between them. “I didn’t drive,” he admitted. Ivy raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. " So how did you get here, a taxi?" He glanced at her, a flicker of something deeper hidden behind his calm facade. "Let’s not dwell on that." "Okay, I guess I'll have to drop you off then. Where is........" Ivy stated, but he cut her off, his tone shifting to a playful challenge. "How about I crash at your place tonight? As a thank you fo
CHAPTER 8 "Are you just going to watch me all night?" Ivy teased, trying to lighten the mood, though her heart raced. Matt's gaze intensified, his voice low and serious. "I can't help it. You're captivating. But we need to talk about the contract." Ivy turned to face him, a hint of apprehension in her eyes. "What about it?" "I think I should move in, it’ll make things easier " he suggested, his tone firm yet inviting. She raised an eyebrow, surprised. " Oh, I was skeptical about bringing it up earlier.....I didn't want you to feel less of a man just because of a contract " "Yeah, it makes sense. A random nobody married to a CEO will make the headlines but not to worry we can sort that , when do I get the contract?" " Umm.... let's give it a little more time, My best friend is still working on it, she's my Attorney " " Oh.......I can't wait to meet her then. We should definitely pay her a visit , so she can meet me formally " " That shouldn't be a problem, I'll arrang
CHAPTER 9 "Can you please tell me where we are going" Ivy called from behind, slamming the door behind her. Matt turned with a smirk on his lips. "You'll find out soon enough, and oh you might want to change into something light" He pointed. "Something light?" Ivy repeated, inspecting her girl power office fit. " Yes, something sunny. I'm ready when you are" "You really won't tell me where we are going all of a sudden?" Matt quietly walked over to the Dinning table intending to finish his interrupted Breakfast. Ivy sighed and made her way upstairs. Ivy stands in front of her closet, staring blankly. Where were they suddenly going to? Something suddenly clicked in her mind, Wait.....was he jealous? Ivy found herself giggling at the thought, she was sure Matt was jealous of Wilson. He was probably taking her on a date to claim his territory. It dawned on her "A date?!" She almost screamed. "Calm down girl you've got this" She said before proceeding to wreck her entire cl
CHAPTER 10 Henry Williams, once a respected attorney, had lost his way after his wife's tragic death. Grief and desperation drove him to prioritize wealth over integrity. He became a rogue attorney, catering to the rich and powerful. One case, however, proved particularly challenging. Smithson vs. Johnson, a high stakes battle over corporate empires. Henry needed a breakthrough. Sitting in his dimly lit study, surrounded by files and whiskey, an idea struck him. His children, Emily and Wilson. He had neglected them, but they could be useful. Henry summoned his children to his study, a calculated glint in his eyes. "Children, I have a proposition for you. Help me win this case, and I'll ensure your futures are secured." Emily's skepticism was palpable. "What do you mean, Father?" "I need you to infiltrate the Johnson family's inner circle. Gather evidence, build trust. Whatever it takes." Emily's eyes widened in horror. "Father, that's insane! We can't just spy on people!
CHAPTER 11 WARNING!!!! EXPLICIT SCENE AHEAD!!! Wilson's eyes widened as he read the message. He couldn't believe his luck. This was the perfect opportunity to get closer to Rachel and potentially gain more information about her family's dealings. He quickly typed out a response, trying to sound casual and nonchalant. "Hey, I'd love to come over! What's going on with your parents?" As he waited for Rachel's response, Wilson's mind began to wander. He thought about the potential risks and benefits of spending the night at the Johnson estate. Could he really trust himself to keep his true intentions hidden? Rachel's response arrived, and Wilson's eyes scanned the message. "They had to leave for an emergency meeting. I'm really scared, Wilson. I don't like being alone in this big house." Wilson's gut twisted with guilt. He was taking advantage of Rachel's vulnerability, but he couldn't afford to show his true feelings. Not now, when he was so close to achieving his goal. With
CHAPTER 12 "Stop right there!", the voice called out again. Wilson turned around in horror ready to meet his fate, but he couldn't see anyone in the hall way besides himself. As his eyes scanned the dimly lit hall way he realized he had passed by a door earlier as the voice suddenly faded into quiet shimmers, Wilson let out a sigh of relief as he realized the voice was just a maid having a nightmare. He stood there for a moment, listening to her murmurs, and then continued on his way to the study. As he crept inside, he found himself surrounded by rows of bookshelves and a large, wooden desk in the center of the room. Wilson's eyes scanned the space, searching for any signs of the documents his father needed. He began to sift through the papers on the desk, his heart racing with excitement and nerves. Suddenly, he heard a faint noise coming from outside the room.Wilson quickly hides behind one of the bookshelves, holding his breath and hoping to avoid detection. His heart racing
CHAPTER 13 Emily sat in her office, surrounded by the familiar scent of old books and the soft hum of the computer. Her eyes drifted out the window, lost in thought. The memories she had tried to bury for so long began to resurface - memories of how she became an attorney, driven by a desire to fight for justice and protect the innocent. Her mind wandered back to her childhood, to the days when her brother, Wilson, would manipulate and deceive to get what he wanted. Emily's eyes narrowed, her jaw clenched in determination. She wouldn't let her brother ruin Ivy's life, not after everything she had been through. With a deep breath, Emily pulled her attention back to the present. She glanced at the clock on her wall, the ticking of the hands a reminder that time was of the essence. Her eyes fell on the phone, and she knew she had to make the call. She picked up the receiver and dialed a number from memory. The phone rang several times before a low, gravelly voice answered. "Emi
CHAPTER 14 As Ivy pulled back from Matt's embrace, her eyes still shining with tears, the sky above them seemed to darken. The air grew heavy with electricity, and the wind began to pick up. As the sky grew darker, the air thickened with anticipation. Suddenly, heavy raindrops began to fall, drumming against the garden's lush foliage. Matt glanced at Ivy, his eyes sparkling with concern. "Let's get you out of this rain," he said, offering his arm. Ivy took it, and together they strolled through the downpour, the rain soaking through their clothes. But Matt didn't lead her back to the car. Instead, he guided her toward a majestic house built into the heart of the garden. The house was unlike anything Ivy had ever seen. Its timber frame seemed to grow organically from the trees themselves, as if nature had sculpted the wood into a breathtaking work of art. The roof curved upward, resembling a wing in flight, and the windows shone like polished gemstones. As they stepped insi
CHAPTER 14 As Ivy pulled back from Matt's embrace, her eyes still shining with tears, the sky above them seemed to darken. The air grew heavy with electricity, and the wind began to pick up. As the sky grew darker, the air thickened with anticipation. Suddenly, heavy raindrops began to fall, drumming against the garden's lush foliage. Matt glanced at Ivy, his eyes sparkling with concern. "Let's get you out of this rain," he said, offering his arm. Ivy took it, and together they strolled through the downpour, the rain soaking through their clothes. But Matt didn't lead her back to the car. Instead, he guided her toward a majestic house built into the heart of the garden. The house was unlike anything Ivy had ever seen. Its timber frame seemed to grow organically from the trees themselves, as if nature had sculpted the wood into a breathtaking work of art. The roof curved upward, resembling a wing in flight, and the windows shone like polished gemstones. As they stepped insi
CHAPTER 13 Emily sat in her office, surrounded by the familiar scent of old books and the soft hum of the computer. Her eyes drifted out the window, lost in thought. The memories she had tried to bury for so long began to resurface - memories of how she became an attorney, driven by a desire to fight for justice and protect the innocent. Her mind wandered back to her childhood, to the days when her brother, Wilson, would manipulate and deceive to get what he wanted. Emily's eyes narrowed, her jaw clenched in determination. She wouldn't let her brother ruin Ivy's life, not after everything she had been through. With a deep breath, Emily pulled her attention back to the present. She glanced at the clock on her wall, the ticking of the hands a reminder that time was of the essence. Her eyes fell on the phone, and she knew she had to make the call. She picked up the receiver and dialed a number from memory. The phone rang several times before a low, gravelly voice answered. "Emi
CHAPTER 12 "Stop right there!", the voice called out again. Wilson turned around in horror ready to meet his fate, but he couldn't see anyone in the hall way besides himself. As his eyes scanned the dimly lit hall way he realized he had passed by a door earlier as the voice suddenly faded into quiet shimmers, Wilson let out a sigh of relief as he realized the voice was just a maid having a nightmare. He stood there for a moment, listening to her murmurs, and then continued on his way to the study. As he crept inside, he found himself surrounded by rows of bookshelves and a large, wooden desk in the center of the room. Wilson's eyes scanned the space, searching for any signs of the documents his father needed. He began to sift through the papers on the desk, his heart racing with excitement and nerves. Suddenly, he heard a faint noise coming from outside the room.Wilson quickly hides behind one of the bookshelves, holding his breath and hoping to avoid detection. His heart racing
CHAPTER 11 WARNING!!!! EXPLICIT SCENE AHEAD!!! Wilson's eyes widened as he read the message. He couldn't believe his luck. This was the perfect opportunity to get closer to Rachel and potentially gain more information about her family's dealings. He quickly typed out a response, trying to sound casual and nonchalant. "Hey, I'd love to come over! What's going on with your parents?" As he waited for Rachel's response, Wilson's mind began to wander. He thought about the potential risks and benefits of spending the night at the Johnson estate. Could he really trust himself to keep his true intentions hidden? Rachel's response arrived, and Wilson's eyes scanned the message. "They had to leave for an emergency meeting. I'm really scared, Wilson. I don't like being alone in this big house." Wilson's gut twisted with guilt. He was taking advantage of Rachel's vulnerability, but he couldn't afford to show his true feelings. Not now, when he was so close to achieving his goal. With
CHAPTER 10 Henry Williams, once a respected attorney, had lost his way after his wife's tragic death. Grief and desperation drove him to prioritize wealth over integrity. He became a rogue attorney, catering to the rich and powerful. One case, however, proved particularly challenging. Smithson vs. Johnson, a high stakes battle over corporate empires. Henry needed a breakthrough. Sitting in his dimly lit study, surrounded by files and whiskey, an idea struck him. His children, Emily and Wilson. He had neglected them, but they could be useful. Henry summoned his children to his study, a calculated glint in his eyes. "Children, I have a proposition for you. Help me win this case, and I'll ensure your futures are secured." Emily's skepticism was palpable. "What do you mean, Father?" "I need you to infiltrate the Johnson family's inner circle. Gather evidence, build trust. Whatever it takes." Emily's eyes widened in horror. "Father, that's insane! We can't just spy on people!
CHAPTER 9 "Can you please tell me where we are going" Ivy called from behind, slamming the door behind her. Matt turned with a smirk on his lips. "You'll find out soon enough, and oh you might want to change into something light" He pointed. "Something light?" Ivy repeated, inspecting her girl power office fit. " Yes, something sunny. I'm ready when you are" "You really won't tell me where we are going all of a sudden?" Matt quietly walked over to the Dinning table intending to finish his interrupted Breakfast. Ivy sighed and made her way upstairs. Ivy stands in front of her closet, staring blankly. Where were they suddenly going to? Something suddenly clicked in her mind, Wait.....was he jealous? Ivy found herself giggling at the thought, she was sure Matt was jealous of Wilson. He was probably taking her on a date to claim his territory. It dawned on her "A date?!" She almost screamed. "Calm down girl you've got this" She said before proceeding to wreck her entire cl
CHAPTER 8 "Are you just going to watch me all night?" Ivy teased, trying to lighten the mood, though her heart raced. Matt's gaze intensified, his voice low and serious. "I can't help it. You're captivating. But we need to talk about the contract." Ivy turned to face him, a hint of apprehension in her eyes. "What about it?" "I think I should move in, it’ll make things easier " he suggested, his tone firm yet inviting. She raised an eyebrow, surprised. " Oh, I was skeptical about bringing it up earlier.....I didn't want you to feel less of a man just because of a contract " "Yeah, it makes sense. A random nobody married to a CEO will make the headlines but not to worry we can sort that , when do I get the contract?" " Umm.... let's give it a little more time, My best friend is still working on it, she's my Attorney " " Oh.......I can't wait to meet her then. We should definitely pay her a visit , so she can meet me formally " " That shouldn't be a problem, I'll arrang
CHAPTER 7 As they stepped out of the mansion, the night air wrapped around them like a cool embrace, the distant sounds of laughter fading into the background. Ivy turned to Matt, her gratitude evident in her eyes. "Thank you for being my rock tonight. I honestly couldn’t have done it without you." Matt offered a half-smile, his gaze drifting away as if searching for something in the shadows. "Just doing what I can" Ivy gave him a warm smile "I guess we should call it a night then, you came with your car right ?" He hesitated, the moment stretching between them. “I didn’t drive,” he admitted. Ivy raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. " So how did you get here, a taxi?" He glanced at her, a flicker of something deeper hidden behind his calm facade. "Let’s not dwell on that." "Okay, I guess I'll have to drop you off then. Where is........" Ivy stated, but he cut her off, his tone shifting to a playful challenge. "How about I crash at your place tonight? As a thank you fo
CHAPTER 6 As Ivy stepped into the grand mansion, the atmosphere buzzed with laughter and the clinking of glasses. She felt the weight of every gaze as couples mingled, their hands intertwined, their smiles bright. A knot formed in her stomach; she had come alone, fully aware of the unspoken theme of the evening. Irene, she was responsible for this. Her eyes darted across the room, her heart beating wildly in her chest. Then she spotted Irene, her biggest rival. Irene stepped into the room wearing a stunning, form-fitting red dress that hugged her curves perfectly, accentuating her figure. She paired it with strappy black heels that added height and elegance to her look. Her hair was styled in loose, glamorous waves that cascaded over her shoulders, and her makeup was flawlessly done, with smoky eyes and a bold red lip that matched her dress. A delicate silver necklace adorned her neck, catching the light as she moved, completing her striking appearance. Irene looked good and sh