After Alex drove away, Angel sat in her car, her mind racing with a whirlwind of thoughts. She couldn't shake the nagging doubt creeping into her heart. "Did Alex really mean everything he said?" she wondered, staring blankly at the dashboard. Despite the excitement she felt from his words, there was still an unsettling feeling of uncertainty gnawing at her. She was happy that Alex had assured her everything would be fine, but the lingering worries about Christy and her family weighed heavily on her mind. "Did Alex really take care of them?" she questioned silently. As much as she wanted to believe him, there was a part of her that feared for his future. She couldn’t help but feel responsible. What if Alex ended up losing everything because of her? The thought of that happening made her feel sick with guilt. But then again, Alex had insisted that things wouldn’t go wrong. He had been so sure, so confident. Could she trust him? "Can I really be with the man I love?" The very idea bro
After finishing up at the company, Alex started making his way home. Meanwhile, Angel stood by her window, anxiously watching for any sign of him. She had so much to say and her heart was racing with the desire to finally pour it all out. In Alex's mind, he was thinking deeply. "I’ll give Angel all the time she needs," he thought. "She’s always said I rush things, that I don’t think about her feelings enough. But this time, I’ll do it differently. Now that we finally have this chance to be together, I’ll take it slow. I won’t pressure her. I’ll give her space to feel safe, to be sure she wants this. At most, I’ll wait two days for her to settle down. After that… well, I won’t hold back. No matter what she says." Angel had been standing by her window for over twenty minutes now. Feeling frustrated, she decided that if the sun set before Alex showed up, she’d just call him and ask to meet up. But just as she was about to give up, she spotted his car driving past. Her heart leaped. S
Sarah closed her eyes, as Ashton kissed her but suddenly he pulled away and took a step back. He swallowed as her eyes opened and gazed into his. "I'm sorry," he whispered. "I came here to...." "It's okay," she shut him up as she took a step forward and cupped his force. Joining their lips again, she kissed him passionately. Ashton's pulse raced as he felt a rush of emotions. It had been years since he'd been with a woman, and all his suppressed desires suddenly came rushing out. As they kissed with their hands all over each other, they made their way toward Sarah's bed. With her back on it, Ashton showered her body with kisses, from her wrists, to her neck, her ears and finally back to her lips. She gasped when he began going all the way down. His hands caressed her breasts through the fabric of her lingerie and she bit her lips as her nipples hardened. In no time, he had gotten rid of the lingerie covering her body as well as his clothes. His length was hard and erect
When Percy woke up that morning, the first thing she did was check her phone, and there it was—the message from Ashton that had arrived during the night. As her eyes scanned through it, a small smile crept across her face. "This is so much better," she whispered to herself. "If I'm no longer his employee, it'll be easier for him to see me as more than just a colleague—maybe even as a potential life partner." Percy had already made up her mind. She wasn’t going to continue working under Ashton. She was done pretending to be the poor girl, the one who had nothing, when in reality, she was anything but. Working for someone else and taking orders had become unbearable. She was used to giving commands, not following them. With renewed energy and a sense of purpose, she got up, preparing herself for the day ahead. "At the end of the day," she muttered to herself, "I was the one who came clean to Ashton. Sarah’s been deceiving him this whole time, but I was honest. I bared my soul to
Ashton stepped out of Sarah's car, feeling the warmth of their recent conversation linger in the cool air. He stood there for a moment, waving as she smiled at him from behind the wheel, her eyes filled with affection. She started the car and slowly drove away, the hum of the engine fading as she disappeared down the street. Ashton sighed contentedly, turning towards the entrance of his company, but as soon as he did, a familiar figure caught his eye.It was Percy.Surprised, Ashton furrowed his brows. "Percy? What are you doing here?" His voice held an edge of discomfort.Percy's gaze was intense as she stepped forward. "I saw you," she said, her voice tight with emotion. "I saw you kissing Sarah."Ashton blinked, caught off guard by her bluntness. Before he could respond, Percy continued, her tone rising with hurt and frustration. "Why, Ashton? How can you still be with her after everything she did? She lied to you! She deceived you into thinking she was something she's not, preten
Sarah slowly opened her eyes, disoriented and groggy, only to find herself lying on cold, wet ground by the side of a river. The sound of rushing water filled her ears, and as her vision cleared, she saw Percy standing over her with a twisted smile. A few feet away, two men loitered, their eyes avoiding hers, but Sarah knew—these were the men who had abducted her. "Percy?" she croaked, her voice trembling with both fear and disbelief. Percy's smile widened, a dark satisfaction gleaming in her eyes. "Beg for your life," she said coldly, "and maybe I'll let you go." Sarah stared at her, heart pounding, but she refused to cower. She knew Percy too well—begging would never save her. It would only feed Percy's sadistic sense of power. Sarah shook her head slowly, summoning whatever strength she had left. "No, I won’t beg," she said firmly. "Even if you kill me, Ashton will never be yours. You can’t win, Percy." Percy let out a low chuckle, the sound devoid of warmth. "I can live with
Christy’s father paced in his study, tension mounting in his chest. He had just called his assistant, ordering him to withdraw all their investments from Alex's company. His hands gripped the edge of his desk as he awaited confirmation."Sir," the assistant’s voice crackled through the phone, "if you pull your investment now, you’ll be missing out on a significant return. The new investment Alex received will multiply your initial stake by at least five times. Pulling out now won’t even dent his company."Christy’s father’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Who on earth made such a large investment in his company?” he demanded, his tone laced with disbelief.The assistant hesitated for a moment before revealing the investor’s identity. The words hit Christy’s father like a slap to the face. His anger boiled over. He slammed his fist against his table repeatedly, frustration rippling through his body. He had wanted to cripple Alex, teach him a harsh lesson for rejecting his daughter—but n
Angel stood in front of the mirror, her breath catching as she took in the sight of herself in her flowing white wedding gown. The lace details, the gentle curve of the fabric against her skin—it was all perfect. For a brief moment, she felt like she was in a dream. But when a soft knock echoed through the room, she snapped back to reality, her heart fluttering. "Come in," she called, half expecting it to be Alex sneaking in to catch a glimpse of her before the ceremony. To her surprise, Ashton and Sarah stepped in, arm in arm. Angel's face broke into a wide grin. "Wow! If it isn't the sweetest couple I know!" she exclaimed. "You look stunning, Mrs. Duke." Sarah laughed lightly, her eyes warm. "Not as stunning as you," she replied, moving closer to pull Angel into a hug. "I'm so happy for you. Congratulations!" Angel beamed, her nerves dancing beneath her skin. "Thank you, Sarah. I’m excited—more than I can say—but nervous too. I can’t believe this day is actually happening." As