VALERIA I slipped out of my clothes and into something befitting for the evening. I just finished reading a bedtime story to Dave before his eyes fluttered close as he held onto my hands.My heart swelled as I watched him sleep soundly. Oh, my handsome boy! I ruffled his hair gently and pressed a kiss on his forehead."Goodnight my angel," I whispered as I tucked him securely under the sheets.I went to my bedroom and then into the bathroom to wash my face and apply my skincare routine before I called it a night.I paused and heaved out a deep sigh as I assessed my features in the mirror.A slow, smirk bloomed on my lips as I replayed the events that occurred at the office earlier today.I muffled a giggle.That jerk! He thought I was serious when I told him I had to leave urgently because of the so-called important call.Well, the so-called important call never happened. It was a prank to leave the office."Collins, I need a weeny bit of a favor. It's not a big deal." I had told
REESEI still couldn't believe my eyes. What the hell did Chase have to do with Valentina? I couldn't help but wonder, with an ache in my chest, if Chase and Valentina were mates or married. Just the mere thought of Valentina being in the arms of another man, and Chase, for that matter, made my blood boil with rage.She belonged to me and no one else.Fuck him! The way he kept looking at Valentina as if she were some juicy stake that he hadn't eaten in decades made me clench my teeth in fury.The gaze he fixed on Valentina was a possessive one; I could sense it, and she was uncomfortable in his presence. Could it be that Chase had been forcing himself on her?!I felt a tick of anger and envy begin to pulse beneath my skin. I had to resist the brewing urge to get her out of here, away from my evil brother, as much as possible.I swallowed, trying to rein in the turbulent thoughts swirling inside of me.I cleared my throat, my gaze zeroing in on Valentina as I asked firmly,"Valentina,
VALERIAToday, I will check out the new property I recently acquired from Reese. My heart raced with a lot of confusing and anxious thoughts about the incident from yesterday.I didn't get it at all. I was still as confused as ever. Who could have thought that Chase was related to Reese? How come I never knew that Reese had a brother, even when I was married to him?Hmmmm.....how suspicious.Now that I think about it, maybe I never really knew my ex-husband and mate like I thought I did. It was so weird that I had to find out this way.What more could he possibly be hiding under his sleeves?I quickly got changed and made my way downstairs.As I was about to leave, I realized I had forgotten the documents."Shit!" I muttered in exasperation as I turned around to pick up the document in my room.As I was heading back downstairs, the corner of my eye caught something on the table in the living room.It was a briefcase.My eyes squinted curiously as I eyed the briefcase on the table. Wai
VALERIAThe property now belongs to me. There was no way in hell I would leave the property for them at all. I did a little scouting around the house as I scanned the place, ensuring everything was intact.I took the stairs and did a little detour. After a couple of minutes, I headed back downstairs.To my surprise, Cynthia was still standing there with her friends.I thought, after the humiliation, that she would storm off with her friends in embarrassment. But why was she still here? What more did she want? I already showed her proof of ownership.I descended the stairs carefully, reining in the turbulent thoughts and emotions swirling inside my mind."What are you still doing here, Cynthia? Didn't I make myself clear earlier that this house now belonged to me? What more do you want?!" I wailed, irritation marring my brows.What the hell was her problem?But the look she gave me indicated she wasn't about to back down very easily without a fight.She didn't believe that I could affo
CYNTHIAI watched her lose consciousness as she slumped to the floor, blood oozing out from where I had stabbed her.My face split into a devilish grin.In this way, I could kill her and dispose of her body, and no one would know about it.Of course, I would also erase every trace of my involvement. Valeria Ashton had always been my great obstacle and arch-enemy. Hence, getting rid of her once and for all would bring me great satisfaction.But first, I needed to get her out of here as quickly as possible before anyone came to the house unexpectedly.I quickly reached for my phone and called my boys to come over and get her out of here as quickly as possible.I paced the room, my heart racing as I waited for them.Soon, they arrived, and they carried the frail and unconscious body of Valeria to the car, and I followed urgently behind them.In a few minutes, we arrived at our secret rendezvous point. It was a dark underground building where my boys usually did my dirty jobs for me.They
REESEWhat the hell was Cynthia up to since she stormed out of the house that night? When I got the call that Valentina had been captured, my heart leaped in my throat as panic seared through my chest.I couldn't believe that I was so scared of losing Valentina. This incident revealed how invaluable Valentina was to me. I didn't want to lose her. My life may have no meaning, and it was surprising that I could think of her like that. For someone who I didn't know so well and yet...The door opened, revealing Cynthia with confusion and fear in her eyes.My spine bristled with anger. How could she do that? Why on earth did she kidnap Valentina Wilson of all people?!"What on earth were you thinking, Cynthia?!" I bellowed. "Why did you abduct our company's highest shareholder? Have you finally lost it?!"Her eyes bulged in shock, and her lips trembled as she spittered."W-what? Why would I do that?""I don't have the time for your senseless games, Cynthia. Our company may go under because
VALERIAMy plan worked.A slow, self-satisfied smile bloomed on my lips as I was unbonded from the chains that once held me hostage.After Cynthia was summoned by Reese, my secretary made it here just in time to rescue me. Thank the moon goddess for giving me that instant idea to quickly message my secretary before the unconsciousness swallowed me.If I hadn't, maybe I wouldn't be alive by now.Fuck! Cynthia was more venomous than I had imagined! I grimaced, clutching my back where the stab wound was still fresh."Fuck that bitch!" I muttered under my breath in anger."How are you feeling?" Collins, my secretary, said it with pity and concern etched in his brows.I shook my head slowly."I don't know. It fucking hurts. That bitch poisoned the knife." I snarled."Good thing I came along with a first aid box. Come on, let me see the wound so I can disinfect it."I nodded and arched my back for him to see properly."If you will excuse me, I need a better look."I nodded, permitting him t
CHASEFuck! I couldn't believe it! Why was I sobbing like a toddler whose toys were snatched from his grasp?!I just wanted this woman underneath me, thrashing and begging me to fuck her harder.I was dying to have a taste of her already! I'm freaking sure she tasted heavenly. That's why my stupid ass brother couldn't seem to get his eyes off her.Valeria, I must have you at any cost, goddammit!I could barely contain myself as I gazed at her. Lustful desire coursed through every fiber of my being like electricity. My dick twitched in my pants as I imagined it ramming inside of her, and our naked bodies entwined.The need to carry her out of here and take her to my bed was tempting as it taunted my senses.Every time I was in her presence, it was as if all my logical reasoning had gone on vacation. The thoughts of making love to her incessantly plagued my mind, and I was steadily losing control of reining in the lewd thoughts of Valeria in the back of my mind.It was nearly impossible