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A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract 11. Wanting Out.
In an instant, it was gone, her earlier fury.Gianna stared blankly ahead with confused curiosity. She took slow steps back in the direction of the bathroom. Why was everyone looking so…She stopped in front of the door, pushing her way through the others till she saw him on the floor, convulsing violently and thrashing around, his head oscillating around the place. His body contorted around sickeningly in a way that chased a cold thrill of chills down her back.It was a seizure.Gianna hurried further into the room, going in her knees next to him. Her fingers danced out to touch Mason's writhing body, but a split second of hesitation hit her to a stop. Seconds before this she was fantasizing about Mason choking on his own goddamn tongue. And she’d wished he'd turn a sickly shade of purple while gasping for air like a floundering fish.Now here he was, getting something similar to her wish in the most fucked up way possible.Ah…Was this what Olivia had meant when she said, “does she
Last Updated : 2024-09-26A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract The Spell of the Ex
Morning.His eyes opened before his alarm even had a chance to blare.Fucking insomnia.Mason hauled himself upright, the sheets pooling around his bare torso. He looked to the empty other side of the bed and instantly remembered the shitshow of a seizure he'd had at the stupid party.What? Novozixapine? Someone must have played that stupid trick on him at the party and he was bent on making whoever it was suffer the worst possible when the police finally revealed their true face.The trill of the alarm clock blinded off the four corners of his room in that silent morning and Mason immediately flung out an arm to smack the dismiss button with a little more force than necessary.The ringing ceased and left his thudding head in relative peace again.He scrubbed his hands over his face, pointedly avoiding eye contact with his reflection in the mirror across the room. He didn't need that shit eating grin mocking him about the previous night's public humiliation.How the mighty had fallen,
Last Updated : 2024-09-27A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Falling For Her Spell
A strangled groan reverberated from deep in Mason's throat as her velvet tongue licked insistently at the seam of his lips.He should shove her away!But like a possessed man, his body had other plans. His hands had already begun fisting in the silk of her blouse to yank her body closer against himself.Olivia mewled victoriously against his lips.Her fingers went to work on the buttons of his dress shirt, nails scraping lightly against his abdomen in a way that had his muscles contracting subconsciously.Rational thought was rapidly becoming a fleeting notion for Mason.This woman's presence was a potent and merciless narcotic that hijacked his synapses until she was the only thing filling his mind, body and soul. Her floral musk had taken over his senses and carried him back to nights they’d spend tangled up in sweat-soaked sheets as she'd writhed atop him in complete ecstasy.He quickly got off the chair, using his body to knock her backwards until she was pinned between his torso
Last Updated : 2024-09-29A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Abducted By Whom
Gianna skipped up the front path to Marco's place. The oversized gift box she held bouncing against her hip whilst walking. She'd had his spare key as usual and could come and go as she pleased, meaning she could easily pull off surprises like what she was planning for him.Biting back a giddy grin, she twisted the key and opened the door, then pulled the gift into the living room with her. The house was silent so he apparently wasn’t home, which was better because she couldn’t wait to see the reaction on his face when he came in and saw it.That would be epic.The box was pretty hefty, she had to give herself props for hauling the thing all the way in there. By the time she'd maneuvered it into the living room, a few beads of sweat were already collecting around her hairline. With a grunt, she propped it upright against the couch and dusted off her palms, nodding in satisfaction.She heard a low thump afterwards, immediately looking up in the direction of where the sound seemed to ha
Last Updated : 2024-09-30A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Finding A Saviour In Danger
She yelped loudly when Marco caught on to her leg. The adrenaline currently pulsing through her however was strong enough to kick her out of his hold. Gianna didn’t dare slow down and kept running towards the first crack of light she could see. Tears streaked her cheeks, whipped by the stinging wind as her lungs burned.She turned her head around just in time to see Marco explode through the exit behind her and her stomach clenched with fresh terror and a cocktail of hormones.It was when she could barely hear Marco’s bellows behind her that she knew she’d run a considerable distance away. Gianna saw an old garage up ahead on the other side of the road she was approaching. She angled her trajectory towards the closest car which was just the a rusted out husk of a jeep.She crouched under the bulk of the vehicle, chest heaving seriously. She could now hear the sound of his shoes getting closer to where she was. Gianna held her breath and watched through the cracks in the rear window as
Last Updated : 2024-10-01A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Back Home
Mason didn’t answer, only starting to untie the knots around her wrists. And when they fell away she was able to uncurl from the ball she'd subconsciously contorted herself into. Her arms and legs ached like crazy, even all over: but she still couldn’t believe Mason was actually there….to save her?The noisy wails of sirens blared outside the building“You called the police?”"Why did you leave?" He bluntly asked.Gianna's throat constricted as she stared back at him.“Huh?”"I asked you a question,” he met her eyes squarely and she looked away to the ropes around her feet which he was still busy with."I left because I'm not interested anymore. In any of this.""Is this about the other night?" It was the way his voice was seemingly devoid of inflection that made unease prickle her nerves.God, she was so tired.Not just physically drained, she was tired straight down to her bones and soul. Her head was still pounding dully from there where Marco had pulled her hair earlier."You know
Last Updated : 2024-10-03A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract A Wife’s Duties
"There she is!" Sonia exclaimed, spreading her arms wide.Gianna made her way down the staircase with a broad smile stretching past her face, and waiting at the bottom was Sonia."Girl, take it easy on those steps."Gianna ran into her friend’s arms and melted into the tight hug. It had been a little close to two weeks since she’d last seen her best friend, but it felt like several months and gone by already. Although, they communicated online often, it still wasn’t as satisfying as seeing each other’s faces."I was so worried about you," Sonia’s voice was muffled against Gianna's shoulder."That scumbag Marco..."“He’s right where he belongs now,” Gianna replied, more like she didn’t want to be bothered by that bad news of a person."I'm just happy to see your face. There's hardly ever anyone around here besides the staff. Come on,"She looped her arm through Sonia's and led them both up the staircase.“And how is your health so far?”"Better, thanks. But the doctor recommended stayi
Last Updated : 2024-10-04A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract His Episodes
"Mason!"Gianna flung the folder in her hands off and rushed to him. The strain of his muscles were visible on his face as a moan grated out from somewhere in his chest. Gianna quickly ducked under his arm to pull his spasming body off the desk, grunting from his weight on her shoulder as she managed to lever him against her legs.His head and shoulders were cradled on her thighs to steady him."Hey, hey…. shhhh, it's okay," she heard her own voice fighting to gain control of the situation.She ripped off the top few buttons of his shirt and slid her hand beneath it to contact his chest directly.The torrid heat of his hammering heartbeat vibrated vigorously under her hand but she kept on stroking her hand in circles up and down his pectorals."It's okay…you’re fine…you’re fine…,I'm right here..." she kept saying these words, but they weren’t doing much to soothe him eitherHis entire body kept hackhammering against her with so much force that she could no longer keep holding him. His
Last Updated : 2024-10-05
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A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Day’s Surprise
Cufflinks clicked; wristwatch secured firmly around his wrist. He turned from the mirror, grabbed his office bag, and headed out of the door. Downstairs. The scent of coffee welcomed him before reaching the door of the staircase, as well as the sound of Gianna humming from the kitchen. She stood at the counter, hair swept into a messy bun, wearing one of his t-shirts that drowned her small frame. Her hips swayed slightly as she moved between the coffee maker and stove, where something sizzled in a pan. “Don't burn whatever that is,” he teased, making her turn around.“Morning?” She sang.Gianna raised the spatula she was holding like a weapon.“I'm making that egg white omelet thing you like. Though I might have killed it.”Mason walked over to where she was, smiling warmly.“Save it for some other morning,” he said, then reached past her to turn off the burner. “I'll grab something at the office.”Gianna pouted playfully at the nearly burnt egg, then shifted her face into a grin j
A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Friends In Need
Glass shattered. In Gianna's chest. It wasn’t from pain, but from joy pulsing in her body. She called Mason, and watched the phone ring, all the while thinking she was going to spill the beans too soon. A secret this big felt like trying to hold sunshine in her palms.“Hey, beautiful. Called you earlier.”Her heart did another odd little skip. “I must have missed it when I was helping Sonia at the store.”“Just called to tell you I won't be home tonight.”“No?”“Sonia's got this massive project deadline. She needs an extra pair of hands, maybe extra eyes too. So we might pull an all-nighter.”“At the store?” Mason asked.“No, we're heading to her place. She's got all the materials there.”“I could stop by on my way home. Maybe bring you both dinner?”“Aww, thank you love.”“Alright. See you soon,” he said, “I love you.”“I love you too.” Those words, at least, were pure truth.The call ended, and Gianna let out a breath that felt like she'd been holding it since the doctor first sai
A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Unexpected News
Colin flicked through the portfolio on his tablet. "So, Mr. Caldwell, what are your thoughts on our talent pool?”Colin's mouth quirked a bit as he zoomed in on one particular headshot. “Let's be honest here, Morton. Half of these profiles read like badly written dating app bios.” He turned the tablet around, displaying a black-and-white photo. “This one, for instance. ‘Born to command the stage’, yet his only credited role is as Tree Number Three in a community theater production of Macbeth.”The man's smile flickered but held still. “Ah, yes, well, Marcus is still developing his portfolio, but his raw talent—“Colin slid the tablet back to himself. “It’s about as raw as sushi that's been blowtorched. Listen, I'm not here to invest in potential. I'm here to invest in proven marketability. Though I have to admit that your photography team does excellent work.”“Perhaps we could focus on some of our more established talents? Page twelve has—““Already there,” Colin interrupted Morto
A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Back in the day
“Are you lost?” Gianna asked, and when the boy nodded slowly, she pursed her lips slightly.She reached out slowly, telegraphing her movement before gently patting his shoulder. “Hey, it's going to be okay. Would you like to come with me? We can go to the police station, and they'll help us find your parents.”Tommy took a half-step back with uncertainty.“Mom says not to go with strangers.”Gianna smiled, nodding approvingly. “And she's absolutely right. But right now, you're out here alone, and it's not safe.”She then pulled out her phone to show it to him. “Look, I can call the police right now, and you can talk to them yourself. Would that make you feel better?”He considered this with his small face scrunched in thought. “Can...you show me your badge first?”“My badge?”“Like the police have. To prove you're good.”Gianna stifled a chuckle. “I'm not a police officer, but I have my driver's license. That's like a badge that says I'm allowed to drive. Would you like to see it?”
A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract On Darkened Streets
Click, clack, went Olivia’s heels as she approached. She was dressed in a peach colored gown whose length was barely past her ass. When she spotted Mason where he sat ahead, she smiled predatorily and twiddled her fingers in a coy wave at him. She slid into the seat opposite Mason.“Cool spot,” she purred as she crossed her legs. Now, her dark eyes swept the conspicuously deserted space which looked like some sort of cafe, but it had been emptied of anyone save them.“Without wasting my time, how much do you want?” Mason asked icily.Her eyes twitched subtly, amusement playing at the corners of her mouth. “For what?”“To shut your mouth."Oh?" She leaned forward and rested elbows on the table.“So we're going to stick to keeping secrets?” She whispered.Mason kept his srare arctic and unmoved. The muscle in his jaw ticked visibly.“Don't do that,” Olivia chided, as if scolding a child. “All cold shell on the outside, but we both know how warm you are underneath.”Her tongue darted
A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Shopwork
“A tale of forbidden love and ancient curses,'" Gianna read aloud from the dust jacket as she wrinkled her nose. And then she cleaned the book before wedging it between two equally dramatic-looking tomes on the mahogany shelf:Gianna shifted her weight on the rolling ladder.The next book in her stack had a more promising premise— something about time-traveling archaeologists. “Now this seems interesting,” she murmured, adding it to her mental might-actually-read list before finding it a home in the sci-fi section.Dust motes continued to dance around in the afternoon light streaming through the tall windows, to give the whole scene a dreamy quality. The scent of old paper and leather bindings mixed with the cinnamon-apple candle Sonia had lit earlier.Speaking of Sonia... Gianna shot a glare towards her best friend's office. Sonia had called Gianna on the phone that morning, claiming she wanted to take her on a treat. Gianna was also eager for the date because she thought it woul
A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Dilemma
THUD.Mason forcefully slammed his fist into the punching bag. The impact reverberated through his wrapped knuckles like an echo of the chaos in his mind.‘Tell her,’ came a voice in his head.THUD. THUD.‘Keep your mouth shut,’ said another voice.CRACK.The bag swung wildly as he continued jabbing; sweat dripped from his chin, dropping down to the rug under his feet. He could see his own reflection in the wall-length mirror, with chest heaving, muscles coiling tight and face twisting in a grimace.He looked exactly like what he was: a man being eaten alive by his own secrets. The bag took another punishment as he drove his right fist into it. The chain rattled overhead like mocking laughter.‘Don't tell her, and let Olivia hold the sword over both your heads. Let her play puppet master until she gets bored or cruel or both,’ the voice in his head warned again.“Fuck!” Mason bellowed from his lungs as he landed a last hook. The bag swung back at him like a pendulum of judgment, and h
A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract A Hit Near Home
“You're Martha Winters, right?”The old woman's fingers stilled on the counter, her eyes tracking Gianna's hand like a cat watching a mouse hole. “Yes…. Is there some problem?”Digging a hand into her handbag, Gianna replied, “Not exactly…”She then took out a piece of paper and placed it in front of the woman. “I received a package recently. The sender used this phone number, which, according to my sources, belongs to you.”Martha regarded Gianna more skeptically now, patting her dress pockets for her reading glasses. She wiped the glasses with her dress before putting them on. As soon as the rims were on her nose, she bent forward to examine the paper.Gianna studied the woman's face intently the whole time. Could this woman be closely related to Finn? And if not Finn, the imposter? Gianna tried grasping onto too many things at the same time.Martha straightened, pushing her glasses up into her silver hair.“I think there must be some kind of mistake. I haven't sent any packages t
A Million-Dollar Marriage: A Story Of Heart Over Contract Crazy Dealings
“You're a crazy woman, Olivia,” Mason answered with disgust. “You need psychiatric help. And this is your last warning to stay away from me.”A soft, malicious laugh trickled through the phone. "“Or what? I'll tell your precious Gianna that her dear husband spent the night at my place. How do you think she'll take that news?”Mason's hand clenched around the phone until his knuckles nearly blanched white. The pressure in his chest built until he thought his ribs might crack from containing it. His jaw worked silently as he stared straight ahead through the windshield, watching a pair of sparrows dart past the morning sky with an almost painful intensity. Seconds stretched like pulled taffy. His left eye twitched—once, twice.The silence must have made Olivia nervous because her voice came again, softer this time and almost conciliatory. “I will keep this a secret on one condition.”“Don't run from me….Don't refuse me. Let me prove my love for you. I’ll prove I'm better. I can show
