Emerald Greene, a teacher with a broken heart, is rescued from drowning by a mysterious man. They start a no-strings-attached fling, but Emerald's world turns upside down when she discovers he’s the father of one of her students. Torn between being a mistress or letting him go, Emerald faces a choice that’s even harder when she realizes she needs him for revenge against her ex. Will she stay for love or leverage?
View MoreFrom the start, many people have noticed Emerald's natural beauty. If she were just a bit taller, she could easily become a model or beauty queen. It's true that not everything is given to you by God. This is all thanks to her mother, Esperanza Greene. In addition to Emerald’s natural beauty, Esperanza has been carefully training her since childhood. Nowadays, Emerald has a delicate figure and a sultry voice that have left a deep impression on Alaric over time.Emerald noticed that Alaric had been walking a long distance while still carrying her, so she tugged at his collar. Alaric tilted his head to look at her.“Where are we going? Aren’t you going to take me back to the apartment?” she asked him cautiously.He smirked and continued walking.
"You can write down your wishes," he said.She leaned over the table and wrote carefully, while Alaric released his lantern. Glancing at her list, he noticed a few entries:The salary has been increased to 28,000.Watch the sunrise on the famous mountain here.Visit three cities in one month.Drink a big cup of cheese and strawberry pop in one sitting.Alaric smiled and shook his head, realizing how simple Emerald’s wishes were. To him, these weren't wishes but rather easily attainable goals."Don’t bother God with that," he teased.Emerald quickly covered her wish list, pushing
"It was their illegal operation on the ship that caused the fire. The lawyer will hold them responsible and compensate for all losses,” he replied, clearly aware of the events leading up to the fire.Alaric moved behind Emerald and stood close, his tall frame casting a shadow over her. Emerald could feel his presence looming, and a sense of unease crept over her. Was he taking out some hidden anger on her? Or was there something else at play?She couldn’t help but wonder why no waiters or staff had approached them, despite the commotion. It was as if the area had been deliberately cleared, giving her and Alaric free rein to laugh and flirt without any prying eyes. The thought flashed in her mind briefly before she dismissed it. She was giving herself too much credit. If Alaric’s interest in her was purely physical, and if Ethan was so concerne
In the early months of their arrangement, they would meet and head straight to bed without a word. A typical no-strings-attached situation. But now, things seemed to be shifting.Emerald shook her head, trying to dismiss the thoughts that plagued her mind, and made another attempt to break free from Alaric's hold. When she finally succeeded, he quickly caught her wrist, forcing their eyes to meet. A small smirk played on Alaric's lips as he suddenly pinched her chin, as if he had read her mind."I've slept with you so many times. Why didn't I notice before that you found my touch so repulsive, Miss Greene?" he asked in a husky voice.Emerald quickly averted her gaze and shook her head. "I'm just hungry," she deflected, changing the subject.Even though they had been intimate countless times, Emerald was like a hedgehog, always guarded, never allowing anyone to truly get close. Once she finally pulled away from Alaric, she marched straight to the table, acting as
"Usually when Mr. Corrigan hosts a banquet, the first and second floors are used for entertainment. The third floor is reserved for him and his friends during intimate parties or gatherings. The fifth floor is Mr. Corrigan's private area. No outsiders have ever entered."It became clear that Alaric was indeed the elusive figure behind the scenes. The servant swiped an elevator card and pressed the button for the fifth floor, implying that Emerald was considered more than just an outsider.This sense of unwelcome familiarity made Emerald uneasy. Regardless of Alaric's high status, she had no intention of engaging with him beyond their previous encounters. Her experiences with her own mother-being the mistress of her father-had left her wary. She did not want to find herself in a similar situation.Even as a child, Emerald knew she wasn't born out of love. She was simply the result of a mistake made by two people who had betrayed others. It's a burden she will carry wit
"You're stuttering, your breath is hitching, and you're still saying you don't want it, huh?"There was a faint scent of cedar on Alaric's body, filling the cab with a woody aroma that felt almost like an aphrodisiac. As he trailed his lips slowly down her neck, goosebumps erupted wherever the warmth touched her.Emerald arched her body, her vision blurring, her mind conflicted between rejection and the undeniable welcome of his touch. It felt as if her body had a mind of its own, gradually surrendering to his advances. His large hand stroked along her shirt, and Emerald could no longer hold back. She gasped."Wait... Stop..." Emerald was breathless, trying to catch her breath.A few seconds of silence stretched between them. As they both caught their breath, Emerald's stomach growled loudly. Her face flushed deeply when Alaric looked at her in surprise."Are you hungry? Haven't you eaten anything yet?" He asked, clearly taken aback.Embarrassed, Emeral
It was something Emerald thought was perfectly normal to say. She recalled the previous times she'd reached out, taking the initiative to invite him out several times that month, only to be met with silence. She had assumed Alaric was no longer interested and had probably blocked her number altogether. But then, she was startled to receive a voice message from him at three in the morning."Come down," Alaric's voice was both tired and irresistibly magnetic. "I'm downstairs in your garage."Without a second thought, Emerald slipped into her nightgown and went downstairs. From a distance, she saw an off-road vehicle parked in a shadowy corner, with a man's muscular arms resting on the lowered window. The glowing end of his cigarette flickered in the darkness, and as he noticed her approach, he stubbed it out.The vehicle, a black off-road model modified to be larger than a Range Rover, was covered in mud and dust-reflective of its owner. As the door opened, before Emera
So, this is all Emerald could think of.She stood on tiptoes and spoke into the man's ear with an ambiguous and sultry tone, "Don't worry. Next time, I'll sleep with you as much as you want, and I'll make sure Mr. Corrigan returns home having a great time."Emerald had no idea how her words affected Alaric. His eyes turned cold and deep. Suddenly, his hold on her waist loosened, and he let her go."I'll just wait for you then, Miss Greene," Alaric said calmly and turned away from her.He quietly retrieved his coat and put it on. Before leaving, he turned back and gently stroked her cheek."Damn, Emerald. You know how hard it is for me, but I'm respecting your decision. I'm looking forward to your promise," Alaric stated with a dangerous look in his eyes.His fingertips were hot, and the rough texture of his touch scraped against her cheek, causing a slight sting.Emerald realized he was angry and couldn't help but feel guilty. He had he
Emerald's expression hardened further, her disgust evident. "I'm sorry, but I don't have a habit of recycling trash. Besides, your twelve minutes can't satisfy me."Ethan's eyes widened in shock and disbelief. He seemed to be grappling with the harshness of her words, unable to comprehend the insult from someone he had always perceived as gentle and kind."What did you say?" His voice was now laced with anger and threat.Emerald's gaze remained unyielding, her cold stare reflecting her final decision.Emerald's bold declaration cut through the tension in the doorway, her words deliberately aimed to sting and assert her newfound confidence. She wasn't interested in revisiting past grievances or allowing Ethan to invade her space any longer."I said I'm already taken. He's wild and hot. He can satisfy me for more than an hour. Sometimes it even lasts all night. Can you even do that? No, right?" Emerald's voice was firm, her challenge clear.Ethan laughed
"My little Emerald, you can't handle any loss," the man's hoarse voice whispered in her ear, sending shivers down her spine.Emerald had never been with a man before and was unfamiliar with the sensations it brought. She had no idea that once she experienced it, she would crave the fiery passion it ignited. She felt the cold glass door in front of her as the man pushed her against it, his burning body pressing against her from behind.She could sense his towering presence, and when his lips touched her neck, she nearly burned from the heat of his kisses. Emerald turned in pain, climbed up the man's strong chest with her weak arms, and bit down hard on his neck. Her arms wrapped around his neck, and she entwined her legs around his waist, feeling intoxicated. She didn't recognize herself anymore."Can you be gentle?" she asked, even though she was curious about the opposite.The man chuckled in her ear, his grip on her waist tightening. "Do you want me to be gentle?" he whispered. "I d...
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