DelilahI watch Sebastian storm out. Then I get back to work. I am done being swayed and doing all of his bidding like a puppet. I may be poor and weak at times, but I didn't lose all my self-respect yet. I won't surrender to Sebastian, no matter what.But still...I have to admit something. Sebastian treated me like a princess for the rest of our trip to Italy. He took me shopping and allowed me to pick anywhere I wanted to visit, and I forgot about all the torture he put me through momentarily.But once the day was over, I sat alone in my room and thought about everything. Sebastian isn't a nice guy. He is evil under that handsome face of his. He made me feel worthless numerous times before, and he will do it again.And the whole blackmail scene with the video of me. What kind of despicable man does something like this to a poor, helpless woman who has nowhere to turn to?Sebastian had proven to me that he was that kind of man numerous times.I can never love him, and I won't. I deci
SebastianI look at the photos that are scattered all over my desk, and I frown. I didn't know what to expect when I sent a private investigator to follow Ryan around town.I wanted to know the places he visited and the people he saw. Maybe I thought Ryan would meet up with someone from the rival hotel. Maybe a casual, secret brunch of some sort to exchange their dirty little secrets.But things turned out to be much worse.Ryan did see someone, but the person in the photographs was the last person I expected to see. The picture belonged to none other than Delilah Gibson, and it made my blood boil."Is this what you were looking for?" the PI named Marcus finally asked as I was sitting in silence."It is much more than what I was looking for, so thank you, Marcus. You've earned your pay. What else can you tell me about this meeting?" I asked.Marcus looked at his written report. "From what I heard from their conversation is that she is his ex-girlfriend, and Ryan is trying hard to get
SebastianI pour myself a glass of whiskey, then chug it down fast. The alcohol burns my throat on its way down, but I ignore it and pour myself another drink. I feel anger coursing through my veins when I imagine Delilah in another man's arms.Last night, Delilah pushed me off and walked out of the penthouse while trying to fix her messy clothes. Not before telling me how much she hated me. Several times. Her words cut through my heart like a knife, but I had seen it coming. I knew she would despise me after the way I treated her.But oh well, I can handle her hatred. It doesn't matter since she'll marry me anyway.I call Lewis and tell him to attend my so-called wedding. I decided to finish it as soon as possible. I have to make her my wife before she figures out a way to get out of it.And that asshole Ryan....I don't know what Ryan is planning. How is he going to use Delilah against me? I can't wait to spoil his plans.My uncle called and summoned me earlier, but it didn't feel l
DelilahI was organizing some shelves when Sebastian called and let me know about the dinner with his uncle.I didn't think he would bother introducing me to his family as this whole marriage was just a game to him. He must be trying to keep up appearances.I thought about those nasty things he said last night and shivered. He flat-out admitted he wanted to own me. I am just a whore whose body he can use whenever he wants, all because he had paid off my debt. I should've predicted the horrible price I had to pay to receive help from him.The following day, I went home and prepared dinner. Then I looked through my closet. I don't have a lot of nice clothes, but I'm sure I can find something nice to wear for dinner.Ugh...but why am I worried about trying to impress his uncle? I thought and laughed to myself. Maybe I should purposely embarrass Sebastian as payback.No...I shouldn't disrespect his uncle for the sake of revenge. He hasn't done anything wrong other than raising a monster.
Sebastian Delilah is quiet during the car ride to her apartment. She leaned back on the seat and closed her eyes. "I apologize for my uncle's behavior," I said after a while. "He is not the worst I encountered in your family," Delilah remarked. "He is nothing compared to the devil you are. The apple didn't fall too far from the tree." I chuckled. "I guess not." I absentmindedly twirled a lock of her hair on my finger. Delilah flinched as my fingers brushed against her neck, but she didn't tell me to stop. "It's no surprise that you turned out to be a monster. It runs in the family, and I am starting to get used to it," she sneered. I guess she expected me to get angry, but I laughed even louder. "I love that smart mouth of yours," I lean closer. She goes stiff as I stop playing with her hair and run my fingers down her arm. I know my touches still awakened the desire in her even though she undoubtedly hated my guts now. She grabbed my hand as I touched her thigh and tried to s
DelilahI get ready for my date with Ryan. Yes, I am still going to see him again, even though Sebastian found out and treated me like garbage. I am not scared of Sebastian.He thinks I am weak, but I'm not weak. What will he do to me? Beat me? That was the only thing that was left for him to do, and as soon as he did it, I will run to the police.I know I shouldn't be provoking him. I put myself in this situation and gave him a chance to trap me. But that doesn't mean he can push me around the way he does.In a few hours, I arrived at the restaurant and waited for Ryan. He showed up shortly after."Delilah! You look beautiful," he said and proceeded to kiss me on the cheek, but I drew back.Ryan steps back awkwardly. "Sorry, I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable.""It's fine. Look, I am here, but this doesn't mean anything," I said."Technically, this is our second date," Ryan smirked.I don't find it amusing. I am starting to feel nervous now that I am here. I wouldn't be sur
DelilahI looked at Sebastian after finished talking to my father."There, I told my father you are coming over. Happy now?" I said with a tight jaw."Ecstatic. Since you're already here, why don't you stay the night? That way, we can get up in the morning and go directly to your father's house," Sebastian asked."I don't think so. I am not willing to spend a minute more than I have to with you," I snarled."Sorry if I made it sound like a suggestion. I meant to say you ARE spending the night with me," he smirked."You can't control all of my decisions, you asshole!" I cried out angrily."Kidding, sweetheart. You are free to leave whenever but I would love it very much if you stayed," he took my hand in his.I looked down. "I don't know...""Alright, I understand," he said. "But I haven't forgotten about the whole Ryan deal. You should be punished for cheating on me," he raised his eyebrows."Being forced to marry you is punishment enough," I barked."Is that so?" Sebastian moved his
SebastianI mentally prepare myself to meet Delilah's father. I never met the parents of the women I dated in the past since they were nothing but mere flings, so I didn't feel the necessity to meet them. Besides, most of them wanted to meet me in the hopes of getting some kind of business deal out of my relationship.This feels different.I feel like I have to prove myself to her father, and I have no idea why or how. Not once in my life have I felt the need to impress someone until now."So, you are Sebastian Stanley, the Silver Crest Hotels and Resorts owner," Delilah's father, William, said and looked me up and down."Yes Sir," I replied politely and looked at Delilah, who sat next to her father with a stoic expression."I see...well, you look like a fine gentleman, so I don't see any reason to oppose this marriage," William smiled.Delilah scoffed and then looked away."My daughter seems to disagree," William chuckled. "Is there something you want to say, sweetheart?" he asked he