“You don't have to worry about that. I always stick to my word, unlike someone I know,” Atlas said reassuringly, his gaze fixed on Alden.“Atlas, sister-in-law, could you both allow everyone to eat peacefully? This isn't a place for banter, please,” Dario, who couldn't eat because of the way Atlas, Alden, and Olivia were staring at each other, half-yelled.Atlas returned his gaze to his food before he began eating. Others did the same, except for Grandma Katherine, who was lost in her own thoughts.Olivia reminded her of Alden's mother. She was outspoken and always defended her husband.“Dear sister-in-law, make sure you bring your husband to the hospital tomorrow, or I would take it as me winning the bet,” Atlas said, distracting everyone.“Too bad, I thought we were going to the hospital today,” Olivia replied, staring coldly at him.Atlas chuckled at her words before letting go of his cutlery.“I hate rushing things,” with that said, he stood up and walked out of the dining room.“
“Holy cow!”The sound of someone's exclamation made Olivia push Alden away instantly, as if she had just come to her senses.Alden, who was already angry, turned to see who the person was.“Dario, haven't I warned you several times not to barge into my room without my permission?” he asked angrily.“I am sorry. I will make sure this doesn't happen again,” Dario apologized.If Dario were a stranger, he would have taught him a lesson he would remember forever.Not only was he angry that Dario came in at the wrong time, but also because he was feeling horny.“I'll take your word for it,” he said before turning his gaze to Olivia, who was trying to avoid eye contact with him. “Olivia, excuse me. I want to have a conversation with my brother.”“S–sure,” she replied, stressing out the single word before she walked out.Alden hesitated before he began speaking. “Dario, what do you want to tell me that can't wait until later?”“I found out I… I...”“You are what? Is something wrong with you?”
The Next Day…“Alden, aren't you aware that you are going to the hospital today? Or are you going to stay back in this room and let him win the bet?”Alden woke up to Olivia's nagging. He sat up, his gaze fixed on Olivia who was already dressed up. “What time is it, Olivia?” He asked coldly, still feeling sleepy. Olivia roughed her hair annoyingly at his question. “It's 10:00am!” She shouted. He chuckled at the way she was acting before he climbed down his bed. He walked up to her, while she walked backward. It continued until her back was against the wall. “If you are going to kiss me, you better not try that,” she muttered, trying her best to avoid eye contact. “Why would I kiss you? Don't tell me you are expecting an early morning kiss,” he teased with a devilish smile on the corner of his lip. “Tch!” She gritted her teeth at his words. “Instead of an early morning kiss, would you get yourself ready for the test?”Again, Alden chuckled at her question. “Why should I? Who sai
“Why are you here, Alden?” Olivia questioned in a low tone.Alden chuckled at her words, unable to understand her. She was the one who begged him to come, but here she is acting coldly towards him.Alden leaned closely before whispering, “I don't want you to lose your father's company.”His sincerity made her heart flutter. She thought he was going to say otherwise since he warned her not to get involved in this mess.“Mr. Kendrick, the blood test would be carried out—”“Lead me to the diagnostic center,” Alden's cold voice interrupted Doctor Xavier.Without uttering any word, Doctor Xavier led the way. They walked out and headed to the diagnostic center.Doctor Xavier opened the door and walked in with Alden before drawing out Alden's blood. He placed a cotton wool on the spot where he inserted the needle.“Why did you insist on carrying out the test and scanning when you know it would reveal nothing but the truth?” Doctor Xavier asked curiously, staring at Alden in anticipation of w
“The result from the test and evaluation shows that Alden doesn't have any personality disorder. You can go to any other hospital to confirm,” Doctor Xavier said before he handed the result to Grandma Katherine.Atlas's smiling face turned pale upon hearing his friend's words. He thought he was going to win the bet, but too bad he didn't.Alden smiled darkly before walking up to Atlas. Given the look on Atlas's face, he knew Atlas expected the opposite of what Doctor Xavier just said.“My wife won the bet, Atlas,” he giggled as if he won a trophy. “I hope you really don't get back at your words.”Atlas gritted his teeth before storming out of the waiting room without saying anything.“Sweetheart, you won the bet. There is no need to be afraid of losing your company.”Alden's voice made Olivia snap out of her thoughts.Her brow narrowed trying to understand what he meant. “What do you mean?” She inquired, staring at him in awe.“Don't tell me you didn't hear what the doctor said, Sweet
“Tell her to wait for me. I will be there in ten minutes,” Atlas said before hanging up.He did not hesitate as he got into his car and drove off to the gambling house.Unlike usual, it took him less than an hour to arrive. He got out of his car before making his way into the gambling house.“Boss—”“Not now,” his cold voice cut the security men off before they could speak.After entering the main gambling house, one of his men rushed up to him.“Boss, she is waiting for you over there,” the man said, pointing towards the direction where Layla was seated.Atlas smirked darkly upon seeing Layla. He slowed down his steps as he reached the spot where Layla was seated.“Good afternoon, Mr. Kend—”“I prefer being called just Atlas,” he corrected before sitting next to Layla.He moved his face closer to hers before asking, “What do you want to tell me about?”“Hmm, I guess you are in a haste to hear what I have to say,” she said with a naughty smile. “I watched a clip from the video—”“Wher
“I thought Atlas could do better, but he is still the imbecile I had known him to be,” Chloe said, trembling in her seat.With the look on her father's face, she knew he was furious.“If you knew that, you shouldn't have persuaded me to go to the hospital. You have never done anything right!” He hissed at her words. “If you were a man, I would have made sure you went up against Alden. Now, he is going to be the CEO of the company with ease.”“But dad, you kept talking about a video. Even though I don't know anything about it, I know you would never keep something unimportant in your possession,” Chloe inquired curiously.Ryan exhaled deeply before raising his gaze to stare at his daughter, revealing the secret only he and Grandma Katherine knew.“The video is about Alden's parents' death. If I bring out this video, it will destroy me, Alden, and Olivia.”“And yet you are keeping it?”“Yes. I have to bring down Alden in order to rise. I have to use his weakness to destroy him. That is w
“What if I want you to kiss me? Fuck me? What if I say you own my body for tonight?”Her question made his lips curl into a devilish smile. He knew how bold Olivia could be with her words, but he never knew she had this side; sexy and alluring.He wrapped his hand around her waist before leaning in, making sure their gaze was at the same level with their eyes piercing through each other.Olivia could hear the audible sound of her heartbeat against her rib cage as she stared into his eyes, not wanting to take her eyes off those angelic eyes.She knew this was wrong and wanted to regret ever uttering those words, but she couldn't. She can't resist the urge of having him.If all this was going to come to an end like it never happened, then this should count as that too.“Own your body? Are you sure you can handle my rough way, wifey?” His voice made her snap out of her thoughts.He sounded like he was going to eat her without mercy.“Show me how rough you can be, Mr. Kendrick,” she said,