THE next day, Ruby arrived at the office early. As she reached the parking lot, she felt relieved not to see Adam's car."Thankfully, he hasn't arrived yet! I can relax in the office without any worries," she thought to herself.She hurried to the elevator. She was slightly surprised when a beautiful and sexy woman entered. The woman exuded a model-like aura with her figure and graceful demeanor. Their eyes met, and Ruby managed a forced smile, followed by a respectful nod. The woman reciprocated with a smile.She was about to press the button for the 13th floor when the woman did it instead.Her brow furrowed as she pondered what the woman's purpose on the 13th floor could be. With only the CEO's office located on that floor, she couldn't help but wonder.Meanwhile, the elevator dinged, signaling that they had reached their destination.The woman departed first.She followed her and her eyes widened when she saw that they were heading in the same direction. Who is she?The woma
ADAM is struggling to resist apologizing to Ruby for what happened between her and Amethyst. Despite wanting to clarify that he and Amethyst have no relationship. Another part of his mind finds pleasure in seeing her hurt and jealous. It had been a week since she became his secretary, and during that time, he had only stolen kisses from her, fearing that going further might lead to her resignation or worse, and it might affect her mental well-being. Despite his internal conflict about making her work difficult, he can't think of any other way to keep her in his life. Adam has already broken three of his rules, and he is certain that he will break the remaining rules within a month or two. As he stared at the ceiling, he reflected on the rules he set for himself.The first rule was to never engage with a virgin, because they tend to be clingy and demanding. However, Ruby proved him wrong. She was not clingy or demanding, but rather strong-willed and had a captivating personality
RUBY still couldn't believe it as she gazed at Adam. His eyes were closed, and he breathed softly.Is he asleep?She sat beside this handsome creature and gazed at him intently.A deep sigh escaped her lips. "You know, if it weren't for that bathroom girl who is now your fiancée, maybe I would have forgiven you." She spoke bravely, knowing that Adam was asleep and wouldn't hear her. I'm upset with you for believing that I could still accept you after the hurtful words you've said to me. And now, with the presence of Amethyst adding to the burden that I felt right now. However, I’m more upset with myself because, despite everything, I still find myself wanting to accept you, even though I know it will only lead me to more pain and tears in the end."The look in her face softened as she looked at Adam’s handsome face. “I hate you! I hate you, Adam Whitlock, for making me love you!”She gazed at him for a few minutes before waking him up. "Hey, Sir Adam, wake up!"He opened his eyes
RUBY doesn't care about what Adam might think of her confrontation with Amethyst. All she knows is that she needs to leave his office before the embarrassment she caused escalates. She hurriedly made her way to the parking lot and quickly drove the company car towards her apartment. Gosh! What happened to me? Why couldn't I control my emotions and my mouth?When she reached her apartment, she couldn't sit still. She paced back and forth in the living room, crossing her arms and biting her nails. She pondered on how she would face Adam again tomorrow. She couldn't be absent at work as he might get mad at her once more.What if I just cook lunch for him tomorrow? It could be my peace offering for the embarrassment I caused him. Feeling exhausted from thinking, she suddenly laid down on the couch in the living room. Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep, lost in thought.It was already dark outside when she woke up. She quickly got up and glanced at the wall clock. Gosh, it’s
RUBY didn't react immediately. "You brought a lot of food," Adam continued, not hearing any response from her, "I can't finish this alone."She let out a nervous chuckle. "S-sure, I'll eat with you."Adam furrowed his brow. "Are you okay, Ruby?"Her dirty thoughts fled when Adam spoke again."Yeah, I'm okay and-" she was cut off as he suddenly fed her a spoonful of food.She gave Adam a disapproving look, but he just laughed. "Eat up, Ruby."She quickly chewed and swallowed the food. Ruby was about to continue what she was saying earlier when Adam brought his lips close to hers. She held her breath as she waited for his next move. Her heart pounded loudly as he slowly bridged the gap between their lips.But instead of pressing his lips against hers, his tongue touched the corner of her lips like he was licking off something. Her breath was caught in her throat as she waited for Adam to pull away.When Adam pulled his lips, there was a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Were you expect
RUBY closed her eyes and gasped as Adam inserted his hardness inside her. She couldn't help but moan loudly from the intense pleasure it brought. Adam groaned in pleasure and leaned in.She was still lying on the conference table with her eyes closed. Adam was settled between her open legs. Adam caressed her cheek. “I’ve missed you so much, Ruby.”Ruby opened her eyes and she was welcomed by the sight of Adam, looking at her softly and…lovingly. It seemed like she made a mistake. Her mind was still cloudy with lust and pleasure, so she might be seeing the wrong things.She smiled at him. “Really? You missed me?”She nodded and began to move with him inside her. Ruby tightly shut her eyes and started moaning. "Ohh, God... Adam." Then he moved inside her again, this time at a slow pace.Ruby's body rose in pleasure from Adam's touch. She didn't know where else to hold on as he gradually increased the pace of his movements inside her."Adam... Adam... Ohh... Ahh..." Ruby moaned cont
SHE refrained from speaking right away and simply gazed at him before eventually speaking again.""I lied to you, Ruby."Her forehead knotted. "What the hell are you talking about?""I lied when I say that screwing Amethyst is better than fucking you..." He let out a deep breath before he continued to speak. "I like you more than Amethyst. I really do. And what happened in the conference room proves it."She burst out laughing. "It doesn't matter. Your apology doesn't mean anything to me. No amount of apologies can alter the words you have spoken. Once said, they remain unchanged and cannot be retracted no matter how many times you seek forgiveness.""Ruby, please...let me explain.""What else do you need to explain?" she stepped away. "I know that Amethyst is better than me, and you don't need to rub that in. I know my place in your life. I'm just your secretary, and she's a model. I understand that I'm not the type of woman you'll take seriously. I'm just someone you'll play with. S
ADAM took heavy steps as he entered the elevator. Until now, he still couldn't believe Ruby's words from yesterday. He hoped she would reciprocate his love, thinking she might also love him, but that was contrary to what happened. He wanted to prove to Ruby that his love for her was genuine. However, he didn't know how or where to start.The elevator suddenly chimed, indicating he had reached the 13th floor. As he entered the office, his eyes immediately met Ruby's. She looked away at first, so he quietly walked towards his swivel chair."You want coffee, sir?" she asked formally, and now she’s already standing in front of his desk.He was taken aback by her way of asking. It felt cold and overly formal. "Yes," he replied promptly.As Adam pondered his thoughts in the elevator earlier, he quickly found a solution. Yes, he needed to treat Ruby the way he did when he used to punish her. A punishment mixed with love. This way, they wouldn't need to avoid each other in the office. He had
AVA has been messed up since earlier. She's not happy after knowing that Amethyst and Allison got into a car accident. She can't accept the fact that they died so easily. She want them to suffer in jail but that would never happen again.She didn't even acknowledge the other employees who greeted her in the hallway. Until now, she hasn't gotten over what happened yesterday. She had an argument with Trevor because she insisted on returning to the company that made her more irritated."Ma'am Ava, have some coffee first. You've been out of it since earlier. You had coffee at home, but it seems like it still has no effect." Trisha said after placing the black coffee she brewed in front of her. It's still steaming, and the aroma is really enticing. So without hesitation, she immediately took it and savored the delicious smell."Drink it, don't just smell it!" Trisha insisted while watching her with the coffee."It's still hot, how can I sip that?" she complained."Tsk... that's why it's ca
WHEN Trisha left, Trevor suddenly arrived."Why are you here again?" she asked."Tell me...are you pregnant?"She stared at him blankly."What kind of question is that? How can I get pregnant if I don't have a husband? What? I did it all by myself?""Tss, don't answer me with such nonsense words. I'm seriously asking Ava!""Gosh! I'm not.""Then why are you acting so weird lately?"She burst out laughing. "I used to be weird. Is that still surprising?""Ava! I'm serious here!" he insisted, obviously cringing at her."I know. Leave now! I want to work here alone." she pushed him away."I won't leave until you do not confess!""Hey, I don't have anything to confess!""Gosh! You're getting on my nerves! I'm really going to kiss you if you still don't answer sensibly.""Oh, I'm scared!" she still teased him.He gave her a threatening look. But she had the courage to resist his gaze.Eventually, he also gave up and left his office without saying a word.So, she couldn't help but to smile a
ITS been one month since they got back in Fairbanks, Trevor continued to coax her and visit her at the house. At first, her dad was mad at him after knowing that Trevor disrespect and cheated her wife but this time she had no idea what he did to make her dad suddenly be kind to him again.She was just surprised one morning when she woke up. They were happily talking on the terrace while they both had a cup of coffee.Ava didn't bother them anymore so she just went back to her room. But while walking back to her room, she was surprised to see her mom smiling from ear-to-ear."What's with that smile mom?"She burst out laughing before answering her with another question."Why? Aren't you happy that Trevor and your dad are okay again?""Mommy!""Hmm, of course, when they're okay, there's a possibility that you and Trevor will be okay as well," her mother insisted."Gosh! You ruined my day again!" she complained and left her."Have breakfast so you can take your vitamins." she yelled
WHEN she woke up the next day, Trevor was no longer by her side. She suddenly felt fear. Ava thought that maybe he left her after what happened to them last night."Trevor!" she called his name, but she did not receive any response from him.She went out of the nipa hut and called him again. She looked around, but she still couldn't find Trevor.Disappointed, she sat on the edge of the bench outside the nipa hut. Until she didn't notice that there were tears running down her cheeks."What if he goes back in Fairbanks? What if all the good things that he did to me in this resort were all just a lie? What if he did that just to satisfy his needs?" all those questions came together in her mind, causing her to start crying.She buried her face on her knees. Insolently, she cried out loud. Because Trevor is the only thing on her mind right now.A few minutes passed and still no Trevor showed up.He left me.After a while, it seemed that the weight of her chest was reduced. That's why she e
THEY both gasped in breath as their lips parted."You responded to my kiss! Now tell me that you didn't love me, Ava! Tell me!" he said bitterly."Tss, that's not important, Trevor!" she snorted in disgust and immediately stepped back to get away from him."Ava!" he shouted, but she just kept stepping back away. "Stop! Let's talk properly while—”Trevor didn't even finish what he was going to say because suddenly Ava groaned in pain."Ouch!" she shouted and she was surprised when she lifted her foot. Even though it was dark, Ava could feel a liquid dripping from her foot. And she was certain it's blood."Hey, what happened?" he shouted worriedly and ran as he was approached."I stepped on something sharp. I don't know what that is."He immediately touched her foot and it's actually bleeding. "Calm down, okay? I'll treat this wound." He said and she was surprised when he again carried her back to the suite. But this time she didn't complain anymore. The only thing on her mind was to st
VA stayed in her suite all day. Because Trevor didn't leave either. He was like a dog tailing her at every move she made."Gosh, will you please get out of here? You have your own suite, right?" she snorted at Trevor, who had been lying on the bed while busy on his cellphone."Yes, I have. But I prefer to stay here.""Tss, Trevor, you're just wasting your time. You had better go back to Fairbanks!""No! I will stay here as long as you are here!""What? But how about, Allison? Does she know this nonsense thing that you're doing?""Allison's left me!"She burst out laughing after hearing what he said."Really? So, that's why you're here, so I can fill in the—”"Shut up! I mean you are here, okay? Don't bother Allison because she's in Singapore now!"Ava laughed again. "Why? Is it because she has lost hope of getting all your wealth? Did she think that I would never come back and that I would not be able to sign our divorce papers?""Ava, I'm sorry for everything, okay? I didn't know tha
SHE experienced extreme delight that day while spending time with Ernest. All day, they spent in the water. They went scuba diving first thing in the morning, and when they got bored, they went fishing. This time, they are giggling sharply and making seawater splashes like children."Gosh! I don't want it anymore! I'm about to go deaf! My ears are full of water." she complained, but she continued to splash the water on his face.When they were tired, they both sat on the beach."Thanks, Ava! You really made my day!" Ernest said."Tss, I should be the one who said that. You really made me happy all day.""Hmm, wait a minute! I thought of something and I should have done it earlier," Ernest said, as he left in a hurry."Huh? Where are you going?" he shouted, but he was running so fast.Ava just let him leave and waited for him to come back.He was smiling from ear to ear when he returned. And to her surprise, when she turned around, he suddenly pressed the capture button of his camera.
MORE than a week has passed since she spent alone her vacation in this resort. After the event in their company, she decided to went on a vacation to at least calm her mind and heart.She found scuba diving to be such a fun activity that it really helped her to forget about the issues she left in Fairbanks.While she was busy meditating on the beach, a tall and handsome man approached her."Hi, can I sit here?" That voice made her stare at him. Sounds familiar."Uhm...Ah..." Ava stuttered in answering. So, the man noticed that she was becoming anxious."Oh, sorry if I scared you. By the way, my name is Ernest," He said as he extended his right hand.She was too embarrassed not to accept it, especially since he even bothered to kneel in front of her just to make their height equal."A-Ava.""Ava!" he repeated her name. "Hmm, sounds familiar, but I can't remember where and when I heard it.""Sir, there are a lot of names like Ava in the world, so, it is not surprising that my name is fa
AVA and Trevor were quiet in the car until they reached the company. As Ava was about to enter the office, Trevor grabbed her hand, surprising her."What about the interview? Did you do that for Allison to see?" he asked.Ava burst out laughing. "Of course, she'll probably watch that. The whole world has already seen it," she said, still laughing.Trisha looked at them with a frown."Ava, I know you did it on purpose.""Wait a minute! Instead of saying thank you, coz I covered up what you were doing with your mistress, but look at you, you're still mad at me! Gosh! You don’t know how to appreciate my efforts for you.""Liar! I have a feeling that you had some other reason for why you did that.""It's up to you what you want to think of. I don't want to explain to someone who doesn't want to listen to my explanation. Please, go to your office and calm down. And if you did not stop accusing me, I might change my mind, and you won't see me at the event later. ""Don't you dare to include