If only looks could kill, she's probably already dropped dead on the floor. This woman ruined the whole evening for me. What I thought would be a night of fun and extravagance ended up being as stressful as hell! And I couldn't do anything but glare at her at every chance I could get. She's not aware of it though. She was so busy chatting with my husband!I don't even know why I am so affected. So what if they kept talking the whole time? What do I care if Vladimir seemed to have forgotten my existence?I secretly rolled my eyes while sipping my wine. I looked at the stage, pretending to be engrossed in the item they were auctioning at the moment. It's a rare piece of jewelry from the olden days. That's the only thing I heard about it because my ears were already focused on the two people beside me.They were talking about business. I don't know why but the language they were using sounded foreign to my ears! They're talking in English but I don't understand a single word. Damn it.Isn
"Touch me," I didn't know what made me say that but I will put the blame on the alcohol even though I knew I had long sobered up.His eyes darkened, not with desire but with rage. I should be scared for my life now but I wasn't. I just felt more frustrated than ever. Almost desperate..."Please," I whispered. My tone suddenly changed. "Touch me," I pleaded."What the hell is happening to you?!" he asked, disgust clearly written all over his face as he forcefully pulled his hand away from me.I wish I could answer him. I wish I knew what was wrong with me. I desperately want to know why my whole body is burning, almost trembling at the immense need surging through my veins.I want him to kiss me, to touch me... Make love with me...I feel like I would die if he wouldn't.He tried to get away from me once again but I didn't let him."Get your filthy hands off me," he growled. His cold voice echoed throughout the unit."Vladimir," I've never felt so pathetic but my worldly desires have ta
Erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction? Huh?It took me a while to grasp what he just said. I blinked a few times while trying to process his words.Erectile dysfunction?! Meaning, he was impotent! He has a limp dick!I gasped! Damn, I was right! I had already suspected it but why am I still so shocked? I didn't know what to think.Should I be relieved?If he had erectile dysfunction, it means he could have also wanted me. He never had a boner every time we had heated encounters because he physically couldn't! Not because he didn't desire me!Really? That's what you're worried about now? A voice inside my head berated me.My eyes searched for his. I bet the questions running inside my head reflected through them. He met my gaze but didn't say anything. He only looked at me as if trying to read my reaction.From his eyes, my gaze moved down to his exposed chest and abs. I gulped. He's so ripped. I had to bite my bottom lip to stop myself from groaning in dismay as my eyes traveled
I found myself naked, spread-eagled, and hand-cuffed into the wall. My heart is beating like crazy inside my chest. Even my ankles were restrained about one meter apart from each other. I think I've seen this scene before.Trust me. His words echoed inside my head.Will I be able to trust him at this point? But how?I suddenly found it hard to breathe as I looked around the room. This isn't the first time I have been into a place like this. This was just another normal Friday in the ring. They have a VIP room designed specifically for people who practice this kind of activity.BDSM. I am somehow familiar to it. It was a part of our job. There were clients who find pleasure in this kind of arrangement. It's not the weirdest thing I had encountered.I looked around.Across me is a large bed with red sheets and black posts on each corner. Leather straps and chains were hanging from the headboard and ceiling. I can already imagine myself tied into those. Fear started creeping from my toes
Vladimir put me down in the tub filled with warm water. I immediately felt my tensed muscles relax as my body submerged in the bath. But the sudden relief I felt quickly jumped out the window when I saw Vladimir taking his clothes off.I stared at him in shock and fascination as he peeled his clothes one by one. This would be the first time I would see him fully naked. But that's not what's bothering me. Why is he stripping? Is he going to join me?I looked at the tub. Sure, it was big enough to fit both of us, but would I be comfortable with that after what just happened?I looked back at him and I felt my eyes widen even more! All my worries vanished like bubbles evaporating into the air as I took in the magnificent sight before me. I gulped. He looked like a masterpiece of a skilled sculptor.He's ripped, but his muscles are not that bulky. It was just proportionate to his height and build. I can just stare at him for hours on end. The world seemed to stop as I admired his body.I
VLADIMIR'What are we even doing here?'I tried to contain my annoyance while my companions hooted in delight. These old men were clearly salivating at the mere sight of naked women dancing on the stage.Yes. We are in a fucking strip club!If not for the big-time deal I was supposed to close with them, I will never step foot on this fucking place. It's a high-end, exclusive nightclub working underground. The whole place is discreet and heavily guarded. From the outside, it looked like a normal residential building but hiding beneath it is several floors of an underground sex ring."As I was saying, the new shipment will arrive by the end of the month. This is the list of the latest guns we have along with their descriptions. We have a lot of more advanced and high-caliber firearms coming," I tried to get their attention back to our agenda."Oh come on, Vladimir," Nelson waved his hand dismissively. "Loosen up. Can't we enjoy a little before we get down to business?"The others agree
VLADIMIR"Touch me," her tone suddenly changed.I don't know what has gotten into her. I'd taken her to an auction party as my date but she ended up getting drunk! Who the hell gets drunk on wine?I can imagine wringing her pretty little neck as I watch her stumble. I quickly left the businessman I was talking to to attend to her. I thought she would fall but luckily, she regained her balance."I told you to go easy on the alcohol," I hissed but she just denied being drunk.Damn this woman! If not for the cameras of media men around the venue, I would have dragged her out!We got into a petty argument when we got home. She even accused me of fucking my legal advisor! One moment she was screaming her heart out, and then suddenly, she was practically begging to be fucked!I have already noticed her insatiable sexual appetite. At first, I was flattered when it seemed she couldn't get enough of me. She's a young woman with tons of experience. She had probably slept with countless men thro
YVONNEI was hell-bent on avoiding Vladimir.But as it turns out, I didn't have to. He seems to be the one avoiding me. I haven't seen him in days. He leaves early and then comes back so late at night. There was even a time when he didn't go home at all.I sighed. I should be grateful that I didn't have to face him but...I kind of miss him..."Ugh," I groaned. Now I'm confused. I usually spend the rest of my days overthinking."Is there anything wrong?" Cora asked.Shoot. I forgot that she's still here. If it weren't for her, I would've gone nuts. Sure, Vladimir's penthouse is huge, but I can only do so much."Nothing," I sighed. "I'm just bored.""Well, you can watch movies," she suggested.There's a theater room in the unit. It has a massive collection of movies and series. Cora also told me about streaming services. Vladimir has a few subscriptions that I can choose from. But I am not in the mood to watch anything."Or read books," she added when I didn't respond.I winced. I'm no
YVONNE"Are you sure you wanna do this?" Vlad worriedly asked."Yes," I sighed exasperatedly. He'd been asking for the hundredth time already.I cupped his face with my hands, making him look at me."Vlad, I want to do this," I told him, smiling to reassure him that I would be okay."I want to close this chapter of my life before I truly open a new one. I don't want anything to come back and haunt me in the future. I want to get rid of all my demons and leave them together with the past," I told him honestly.He stared deep into my eyes for a while."Okay..." he finally sighed. "Do you want me to come with you?""What? No!" I exclaimed. "Just stay here and wait for me," I said."Damn it. Why does it sound like you're talking to a pet?" he snapped.I chuckled, looking at the annoyed expression on his face."Don't worry, I'll make it up to you when we get home," I winked."Fine," he snorted half-heartedly. I knew he wouldn't agree to this, but I feel like I really need this before moving
VLADIMIR"You killed them!" Jade cried, her voice dripping with bitterness and rage. "You killed my family! You should die, you monster!"I frowned. I gently grabbed Yvonne to push her behind me. She seemed reluctant, but I insisted."You know very well I wasn't the one behind your family's ambush," I told her in a low but commanding voice."But you were the reason why they were in that kind of business! You dragged them to hell when you let them join your illegal activities!" she yelled. "Leon told me everything!"I gritted my teeth. I thought she was one of the smartest women I knew. Now, I'm beginning to doubt it. Why would she believe a word that came out of that asshole's mouth?"Your father was bankrupt. He lost all your money and property to gambling!" I growled. "He kept begging me to let him join my underground business until I did! Even after that, he didn't stop his addiction. He owed people who went after them that night. I have nothing to do with it!""I don't believe you
YVONNEI ran outside. My heart beats faster the closer I get to the entrance."Yvonne!" I heard Selene scream my name despite the chaos around us. I turned to look at her. I sighed in relief after seeing that she was fine, just like Phil said."Are you okay?" she worriedly asked, her eyes surveying my body, looking for any injury."Yes," I nodded. "Stay here. I'll go out to see what's going on.""What?!" she exclaimed while following me. "Are you crazy?! It's safer here. Who knows whom the shooters were targeting? Stay here!"She grabbed my hand and held me tight."I know. But I should be responsible for this," I told her. Aside from that, I couldn't wait to see if Vlad was safe. I would die of anxiety if I didn't know his state as soon as possible."Yvonne!" she protested but kept following me."Go back there!" I hissed. "Vlad is outside. He'll never let anything happen to me.""What? Is he some kind of superhero now?" she snorted. I sighed defeatedly."Selene, please," I turned to l
YVONNE"Please be careful," I whispered. I tried to hold on to him, to stop him from leaving, but he still went after his men.I understand. He needs to help them. A lot of lives are at stake. I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with much-needed air.He closed the door behind him. Somehow, I felt safe in the familiar confines of my office, but I couldn't completely shake the guilt away.How about the other guests? The employees? They're innocent. They shouldn't have been dragged into this mess. I don't know what I would do if any of them get hurt or worse..."This is all my fault," Riva cried beside me."No shit," I muttered without looking at her. I felt bad that she was hurt, but I still couldn't help the anger that was slowly filling me from inside out.I don't know everything, but I've heard enough to conclude that she knew Jade was planning this all along. However, she never told anything to Vlad. Just like what she did back then with her father."How could you claim you love
VLADIMIR"Vlad!" Yvonne cried as I hugged her. I only want her to be safe. I need to protect her no matter what.I closed my eyes as I waited for the pain to come, but instead of the sudden, intense burning pain of a bullet piercing my flesh, I felt a heavy weight collapsing on my back.At the same time, I heard Blaze and Mike coming to help us. Mike kept firing shots, covering us while Blaze helped me get up.I was confused when I realized it was Riva's weight that fell upon me. She was hit. Blaze pulled her up and dragged her inside while I ran with Yvonne. Other guests were also rushing inside the shelter, looking for a place to hide."What the hell?" I exclaimed when we finally got into safety."I-I'm sorry," Riva gasped while looking straight into my eyes.I frowned, getting more confused. How did she get shot? Isn't she the one behind this? Maybe because I tried to take the bullet that was supposed to be for Yvonne. My jaw clenched at the thought that she was the target of those
VLADIMIRRiva just started a fucking commotion. Reporters around swarmed like bees around her, making it hard for my men to drag her away!Fuck.What is she trying to do? Did she think she could win my favor if she ruined this event?"Vlad, please!" she screamed while trying to get away from the reporters who were shoving their mics and cameras in her face."Fuck it, do something," I hissed at Blaze who quickly moved."Vlad," Yvonne muttered beside me while holding onto my hand. Her palm was cold but sweaty and I couldn't blame her.She worked hard for this. And it's slowly falling apart right before her very eyes! Fuck.I should have known Riva wouldn't stop at anything. What else does she want from me?"Wait here," I whispered to her while signaling Matias to stay beside her.I don't want anything to do with her but this is the fastest way to get rid of her. I walked past the reporters who were asking questions nonstop. Cameras were flashing left and right! Blaze and my other men cl
YVONNEI stared at my reflection in the mirror. It's been a while since I last glammed up like this. The dress hugged my body in all the right places. The slit on one side showed just enough skin but still looked elegant and sophisticated.The strapless and structured bodice complemented me well. However, I couldn't help but think that something was amiss. I let out a harsh sigh."Is there something wrong?" Vlad asked when he suddenly appeared behind me. I was so preoccupied that I didn't notice when he came. He held me in his arms, his fingers gently caressing the curve of my waist.We were in the penthouse he had just acquired. I agreed to stay with him now that he's here but I'm still keeping my unit."Nothing," I forced a smile onto my lips. "I'm just a little anxious."I told him honestly. I wanted everything to be perfect tonight and I couldn't help but worry that something might go wrong."You don't need to worry," he pulled me onto him and gently placed a chaste kiss on my lip
VLADIMIR"I missed you," she groaned, making me harder than I already was!Fuck. She's making me lose it when I didn't even plan on taking her tonight! I wanted to take things slow, but she's a fucking temptation!I can't even remember how we ended up like this. I only wanted to surprise her with this new place. Her unit was fine, but I wanted the best for her. I knew she would probably refuse to accept it, so I already had it under her name.I growled when she suddenly bit my lip in the midst of our heated kiss. All thoughts that I had quickly dissipated into the air, leaving only her.I slid my fingers into her hair, pulled her face towards mine, and forcibly captured her exploring tongue with mine, thus deepening the kiss. Our mouths fused until we needed to come up for air. I didn't let her go. We tried to catch our breath against each other's lips."Vlad," she called my name like a prayer, breaking all the reigns I'd been trying so hard to keep."You have no idea how much I've l
YVONNE"What?!" I snapped at Selene who kept gawking at me as if I was a puzzle she couldn't quite solve."Are you high?" she asked, her voice dripping with genuine confusion.I frowned. Why the hell would she think that?"Something's different today. You look so..." she trailed off while staring at me. She's seriously starting to creep me out."Stop staring!" I groaned, but she only laughed at me."C'mon Yvonne, spill the beans!" she chuckled, making me roll my eyes."Does it have anything to do with Dr. Phil?" she asked, wiggling her eyebrows.She then glanced at Dr. Phil who was busy talking to his patients. I watched as the expression on her face slowly changed. When her eyes returned to me, she seemed more confused than earlier.An audible gasp came out of her lips when she must have realized something. Her eyes widened a fraction. It would have been funny watching her reactions if it hadn't changed to an accusing one."Don't tell me..." she didn't finish but I think we both knew