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"How are you feeling now, Dad?" Dante enquired, assessing his father's face which appeared to have aged a decade overnight. He was still bound to the hospital bed but much better. "How's the company?" his dad asked instead. Dante hesitated, struggling to form an answer. The company had been going downhill since the scandal broke. His team was working tirelessly to find the source of the leak, but hadn't gathered much yet. He suspected their rival company was behind it, but without solid evidence, he couldn't make any accusations."It will be better," Dante responded solemnly. Even though he didn't like his dad much, his sense of responsibility towards him still lingered. He didn't want his parents to suffer because of him. His dad was visibly disappointed with the answer. He looked away from him and fixed his eyes on the white wall across from him. "Your mother and I were discussing it. The media isn't ready to drop it no matter how much we bribe them. But we've found a way to stop
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"Maybe you should," came her unexpected reply. Dante glanced up at her, a frown creasing his brow."You want me to take a fiancee too?" he asked, his countenance hardening into a stern mask of shock. She averted her gaze, unable to meet his eyes. "That's the only way out," she explained, gazing blankly at the wall behind him. Dante clenched his jaw. His appetite vanishing in an instant. "Who says that?" he shouted, making her flinch. Wide eyes, she gaped at him as he seethed with barely restrained fury. This was the first time he had let his anger slip before her. But what could he do? The whole world was already conspiring to wrench them apart and now she was also advocating them. How could she be so cool suggesting that when he couldn't even imagine a moment without her? The ache of that possibility twisted in his gut, igniting an anger he couldn't contain. She swallowed, not having expected such an explosive reaction from him. "People will forget about the scandal if you presen
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Dante was caught in a battle of emotions. She had somehow coaxed him into this but he was still not convinced. He didn't want to pretend to like someone else when she owned his whole heart. How would he even bring himself to look at another woman?"We have someone who can play your fiancee. She is perfect," Katty announced joyously. Dante frowned, not having expected them to find one so soon. "Who?" he questioned.Katty turned her face towards Eviana and flashed her a smile, "Eviana." After taking her name, she turned her attention to frowning Dante, "She is your childhood friend. People won't even doubt." Katty explained all smiley. It was beyond Dante as to how they even came up with such a shitty idea. "Have you lost it, Mom?" he questioned, his voice laced with sharp intensity. Katty's smile slipped followed by Eviana's. They both shared a confused glance before Katty asked him," "Why? I and your dad think you'll be most comfortable with her. She is..""Didn't you think about t
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She cradled sleeping Vincent to her chest and squeezed her teary eyes shut. She didn't want to be bitter but she couldn't help it. Those pictures had inflicted excruciating pain on her heart. She felt as if her heart was being constantly contorted by a barbed wire, twisting tighter ith each painful thought. Opening her eyes, she glanced down at Vincent's tiny face and pressed a kiss on his bald head. No matter how much it hurt, she had endure it for Dante's sake.Tonight the Martinez' were hosting the announcement party to reveal Dante's engagement to Eviana. Maya didn't want to go and witness their fake love but her father insisted she be there. They wanted to see her. She stepped out wearing a simple pink dress. As she entered the living hall, she noticed Eviana and Dante engaged in a lighthearted banter."You can't even handle a hairpin. How are you handling a company is beyond me," Eviana playfully taunted as Dante struggled to put a hairpin in her hair. Her hairpin had slipped
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Maya's gaze drifted over to Eviana and Dante, engrossed in conversation with other guests. Katty was beaming with pride as she introduced Eviana to her friend. As she watched them, she couldn't help but remember when Katty had once proudly introduced her in the same way. How time changed. Now, she was nothing more than a thorn in her side. "Should I get you a drink?" Miguel asked, claiming back her attention. His bushy brow was raised. She blankly stared at him for a brief moment before shaking her head in no."I am fine," she declined politely, allowing a small smile to grace her lips. The man smirked, leaning into her slightly. "You are way more than just fine, Senorita," he whispered to her before straightening back. His green eyes glittering with playful interest. The old Maya would have had the perfect comeback but now, her mind drew blank. She cast a nervous glance at her parents, to find them engaged in conversation with other people. She inwardly struggled to come up with
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It was a narrow escape. The instant they stepped into the stall, the door flung open. Maya buried her face in his chest as the heels click echoed in the quiet bathroom, probably approaching the countertop. Dante had pinned her against the wall, her legs tightly coiled around his waist, their roots intimately connected."Yes, mom. I am in the bathroom. I'll be there in a minute," Eviana's perky voice rung out. Maya tensed up, realising it was Eviana. She drew back to steal a glance at him and gauge his expression. He was already looking down at her. Her worrieed blue eyes dulled locked momentarily with his assured silver ones before he suddenly leaned in and captured her mouth in a heated kiss. Her lips molded to his, responding with a passion that matched his intensity.As they kissed, his cock teasingly nudged against her tender spot. Her lips parted into a gasp, his tongue slipped into her mouth. He invaded her from both ends, pounding her in slow and deep strokes. Her mind was mu
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"Stop. Anyone can come in," she stopped his hand that was about to slip into her skirt.Pulling her closer by her waist, he pecked her lips and murmured seductively against her soft lips, "No one's coming in until I am done with you." She had stopped by his office to give him his lunch but instead of focusing on food, he was planning to feast on her.The prey was caged between the desk and his solid body. "I've to go. I am already running late," she twisted in his arms to get free but his grip was as firm as of Iron."Not until I get what I want," asserting that, he freed his hand and cupped her warm core. She responded with a resigned sigh. He wasn't going to free her until he got what he wanted from her. "Do you never get tired of it?" she asked as he shoved his fingers into her panties. He smirked devilishly and pressed his thumb against her clit. "Can someone get tired of breathing?" he whispered against her lips, rolling the sensitive bud between his thumb and finger. She mo
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Maya splashed icy water across her face, the sudden chill searing her skin. Closing her eyes, she leaned over the countertop, breathing heavily. His monstrous face flashed suddenly, sending a shiver down her spine. Her eyes snapped open, quivering with dread. With his face, rushed back all those horrifying memories that still haunted her nights. There were higher chances of that being a co-incident. Paulo was a common name. But still, she couldn't help but feel on edge. Only his name was enough to set her off into a whirl of terror.After spending a few moments in the bathroom, she came out and locked eyes with Miguel who was waiting for her. "You okay?" he questioned in concern as he noticed her paled face. She nodded in response while walking back to her seat. "Do you need something?" she asked, lifting the glass of water from the table. "Umm.... my friend's wedding is coming up and I am not sure what to gift her. She is a woman and you are a woman too. I thought I could ask you
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She gave long, deliberate licks from top to bottom, hardening him even more. After teasing the head for a few moments, her wet, warm mouth closed around his gland, and just like that, the world fell away for him. His head tipping back, eyes closing on their own and his Adam's apple bobbing with a suppressed sigh. Lightly squeezing his ballsacks, she swallowed more of him, causing the man to tremble uncontrollably. On impulse, he grabbed the back of her head and thrusted it into her mouth. A satisfied sigh tore through his chest as he felt the back of her throat pressed against his cock. She was just the right kind of warm. Hell broke loose when she began deepthroating him. Up and down, her saliva thickly coated his shaft, dripping off its end. She then licked the base of his cock, her tongue teasing him ruthlessly. She let out a lustful moan that vibrated through his cock, making him unravel without warning. Her mouth flooded with his cum as he climaxed inside her mouth. She swallowe
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"I believe her," he declared. His powerful voice cutting through the clamor. Maya's eyes moistened with gratitude and relief. A heavy silence settled over the air until Rosemary expressed her disapproval. "On what basis? We have evidence against her," Rosemary asserted. Dante turned his face towards her, his tall stature casting a formidable shadow, his steely gaze threatening to cut through the petite old woman. "Anyone can hide the bottle inside her room. That's not an evidence," he countered. "Why would anyone do that?" she argued, making it sound as if his explanation was utter nonsense. Dante's eyes darkened with calculated malice. "Exactly. Why would anyone do that?" he threw her words back on her, his tone suspicious as he advanced a step towards her. Rosemary backed away in response. She let out a sigh of resignation. "You are not getting it, child. No one has a problem with her but she has a problem with Eviana. She is jealous of her. You yourself heard her telling
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"You do realize what you are saying?" Dante seethed, sounding enraged. The maid nervously clasped her hands together."I told you what I saw, sir," she murmured meekly, eyes locked on the floor. "I..I went to the kitchen. But I didn't do anything," Maya explained, eyes slightly tearing up. "Explain why you went to the kitchen then?" Rosemary enquired Maya, adopting an accusatory tone. Her glare unnerving. "No one will question her," Dante thundered, fixing Rosemary with an icy glare. Rosemary was taken off guard by his tone. "She can go wherever the hell she wants. I will not have you or anyone question her," Dante made it clear in strict terms. Maya had warm tears running down her cheeks. The way he came to her defense despite the accusation had moved something inside her deeply. "The maid has explained everything," Rosemary countered, clearly displeased by his rudeness."She said she was the last person to enter the kitchen. It explains nothing," he snapped. Rosemary's featur
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"Mr. Diaz is here to see you," his PA told him, making him frown in confusion. There was no mention of his visit in his schedule. "Escort him in," he instructed the PA. The PA disappeared promptly and a moment later, Mr. Diaz showed up at his doorway. Their eyes met, exchanging silent acknowledgments. He rose to his feet out of respect and moved forward to greet him. Shaking hands, he uttered, "I wasn't expecting you but it's great to see you, Mr. Diaz." "I hope I haven't interrupted your schedule," Pablo responded solemnly. "Of course, not. Please, have a seat," he replied, gesturing towards the chair. Mr. Diaz murmured a thank you and lowered himself in the chair. Even though the older man carried a solemn demeanor, Dante knew just how fun-loving and exuberant he was. His daughter had fondly shared tales of his fun-loving side. Who could have guessed this stoic man once willingly fell into a pit only to spare his daughter the embarrassment of having slipped in first? "I learne
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Maya paled as she met his seething eyes. He was mad. She remained frozen like a statue as he closed the distance between them and seized her hand in an ironclad grip. While Miguel struggled to recover from the blow, Dante pulled Maya away, dragging her out of the place. She teared up, realizing he had misunderstood the situation. "What you're thinking isn't right," she explained, her voice slightly trembling. He didn't respond and that fueled her already growing anxiety."Nothing happened between us. I was about to push him away, I swear," she swore as they entered her room. "Say something," she pleaded in desperation. His indifference was cutting through her like a sharp dagger. Her breath broke out in a gasp as he pushed her against the wall. His face surged forward filling her vision, a storm of emotions passing through his eyes. And the next thing she knew, his mouth was on hers devouring her vigorously.She didn't dare deny him access as his tongue prodded the seam of her li
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"You dare talk back? I will tear off your tongue," Paulo thundered as he slammed her head against the wall. "Leave me," she whimpered, feeling dizzy with pain. He threw her to the floor and drew his belt. "A girl who didn’t stay loyal to her own parents, how could she ever be loyal to me?" he sneered as he swung the belt in the air. "No," she screamed, bolting upright in the bed. She was drenched in sweat, her eyes wide with horror. She quickly reached out and turned on the light. As her nerves began to settle, tears claimed her eyes. She broke down into sobs, scared to her core. Extending her arm, she grabbed her phone and dialed him. Just one ring sounded before he answered the call. His beautiful face popped into her screen, making her sob harder. "What's wrong?" he demanded, worry etched his features. "I..I had a ni..nightmare," she stuttered out, barely able to form words. "You are fine. You are safe," he assured her. The need to get to her gnawed at his insides. His helpl
