Alex sat in a bar drinking from his second wine bottle for the night. His sister, Beauty pulled the bottle away from his hand and asked, "What is wrong with you, Alex? I've never seen you feel so sad because of a woman." He smiled bitterly, "Yeah, but you do know Angel is different, right? I've always told you about how much I liked her." Beauty sighed, “Yeah, but, you're Alex. If she doesn't want to be with you, just forget about her and move on." He shook his head, "I can't! You won't understand. I just don't get her. I feel something is wrong somewhere. I mean, Angel was very rude to me; she even slapped me. The Angel I know wouldn't do that even if she was mad at me. She would not say such terrible things to me and I don't even know what I did wrong. Why won't she give me a chance?" "Perhaps, she just needs time." Beauty replied. "You said she kept complaining about you crossing the line because she's a married woman. Maybe what she wants is to get divorced first." He
Angel stared at Alex with a guilty expression on her face. She never realized how much he loved her until Christy threatened her.She believed it would only get harder if she stayed by his side. So, she shook her head, "I'm sorry, Alex but I need to go."Pulling her hand away from his hold, she got up and began to walk out of the room. However, Alex got up as well and hugged her from behind.As his lips touched the back of her neck, she swallowed. Her heart began to race, and she knew that if she didn't leave at that moment, she would not be able to.She turned, intending to push him away and say some harsh words, as she believed he would only let her go if she got him upset.However, he caught her face before she could speak and whispered, "I love you, my Angel.""But I don't..." Her words were silenced as his lips suddenly plastered onto hers.At that moment, Angel felt weak in the knees and was unable to push him away.She dropped her bag and her hands went around his back as she k
In the morning, when Sarah woke up, she washed her mouth and came out of the guest room where she had spent the night. She saw Ashton all dressed up for work, seated in the dining, with the table already arrayed with food. "Good morning," she said cheerfully. "You made breakfast?" He smiled, "Yeah, I figured you may have been traumatized by what happened last night, and even though you tried to act tough, it probably causes you nightmares. I count myself a tad responsible, so I decided to do something nice for you this morning. Hopefully, it'll help a little." She smiled, "Wow! Thank you, I'm really touched. But you didn't have to. I mean, I'm a good cook, and I should be the one making meals for you, right?" He shook his head, "You don't have to go through the trouble. I'm a good cook and that aside, I have a few domestic staff. They come in every evening and make sure everything is prepared for me, so I can cook the next morning. I like to make my food." She raised h
After eating, Sarah got ready to leave and asked the bodyguards to take her to her house. When she got home, she noticed that her house had been vandalized and her mind immediately went back to what happened the previous night. She concluded that it was the handwork of Pamela and her goons. Accompanied by her bodyguards, she put the house in order and packed up some of her clothes and important stuff she needed before returning to Ashton's house. She was happy to be in his house, but a part of her felt guilty because she knew that her feelings towards Ashton were not platonic, whereas he merely saw her as a partner in the game he was using to teach Percy a lesson. After bringing her things home, she stopped by the hospital and spent time with her Mom. She was relieved to see that her Mom's health had improved a lot and the hospital was a private one. Due to Ashton's orders, she was almost not allowed inside the room. It was only after Ashton gave his consent over the phone
Angel sat in her office, feeling sad, because she had slapped Alex. She kept recalling the night they had spent together, the first time she had slapped him in her office, and all the hurtful words she had said to him. She felt terrible and wished that there was a different way she could push him away, without hurting him. "I'm sorry, Alex," she said sadly, as she placed her head on the table. She had no desire to do any work and that was why she even ignored the secretary she had fired the first day she arrived at the company.She wanted to give herself time to grief for the love she had enjoyed for a short moment. Meanwhile, at this time, Alex was pacing up and down in his house, thinking about the best action to take. In the end, he settled down and called his cousin, Ashton. "Hey! See who decided to remember me today," Ashton exclaimed when he answered the call. Alex scoffed, "Why? Am I supposed to remember you every day? C'mon, man, it's not like I'm your boyfriend or some
Percy sat in her office, anxiously checking the time. Her heart pounded in her chest; she was about to come clean to Ashton, and she knew the outcome might not be in her favor. Finally, the message arrived. Ashton had texted her that he was at the nearest café—the one closest to his office—and asked her to meet him there. Quickly adjusting her makeup, she grabbed her bag and left. Meanwhile, Sarah was still at Ashton’s company, waiting as he had instructed. At the café, Ashton found a quiet corner seat and sat down. When Percy entered, she spotted him immediately and hurried over, sitting across from him. "Coffee?" he asked, his voice neutral. She shook her head, her expression tense. "No, I just… I need to tell you something. It’s important." "Okay, I’m listening." She took a deep breath, but before she could speak, tears welled up in her eyes and spilled down her cheeks. "Are you alright?" Ashton asked, his brow furrowing. "What’s going on?" Percy wiped her tears
After leaving Christy and her father, Alex felt an overwhelming sense of relief, as if a tremendous burden had finally been lifted from his shoulders. He wanted to see Angel but mulled over how best to approach the situation. A smile crept onto his face as he came up with an idea. He called the judge handling her divorce case, who, coincidentally, was a friend of his and had helped expedite the process at Alex's request. During their conversation, Alex learned that Angel’s divorce had already been finalized. All that remained was for her to collect the official documents from the judge. "Please make sure she’s informed to pick them up immediately," Alex urged the judge, who assured him that Angel’s lawyer would be contacted right away. With that settled, Alex prepared himself and drove to the court. He parked a short distance away, choosing a discreet spot where Angel wouldn’t notice him. From his hidden vantage point, he waited. Meanwhile, Angel, having just received the l
After leaving Ashton's company, Sarah returned to his house and quietly entered the guest room he had given her.She silently began packing the bag she had brought earlier that day, fully aware that now that Percy had come clean, there was no reason to stay in Ashton's home or continue pretending to be his girlfriend.She chuckled softly to herself. "Funny. I just moved in, and now I'm leaving already. I thought I'd have more time with him… but I guess not."Once she finished packing, she placed the bag in the living room, then decided to do something kind as a way to say thank you and goodbye. Heading to the kitchen, Sarah prepared a delicious meal, uncorked a bottle of wine from his collection, and set the table elegantly with glasses.Afterward, she changed into a stunning, alluring dress and carefully applied makeup, waiting for him in the living room.It wasn’t long before Ashton came home. After leaving Percy earlier, he had driven far away to find a quiet spot to be alone. He h