"Jonas, please, I really need to speak to Michael," Gerald pleaded with the security man at the gate of the Hamilton residence the next day. Jonas shook his head firmly. "Please understand, Gerald. I can't let you in. Mr. Hamilton made it very clear last time that he didn't want to see you. And he
“That investigator was sent by Liam. So are you saying Liam was the one who set you up?” Michael questioned. “Yes,” Gerald nodded earnestly, thinking Michael was finally beginning to agree with him. But to his dismay, the next moment, Michael shook his head as a look of disappointment crossed his
"Hey, Anna, has Sasha still not arrived?" Desiree asked as she approached the desk of Sasha's secretary. Anna shook her head. "No, she hasn't. She hasn't called or texted either." Desiree checked her watch for the third time. It was almost ten thirty, and Sasha still hadn't shown up at work. That
"The guy turned out to be a creep even though I probably provoked him. He flipped when he wanted to take me home with him and I said no. Then he began dragging me to his car.” Sasha shuddered at the memory. “Damian was the one who saved me from him.” She paused, pursing her lips. “He and I began ar
“You should've seen the look on her face. Fucking phenomenal!" Damian let out a laugh as he narrated his little revenge to Rafael in the latter’s office. When his laughter died down, he raised a brow at Rafael, who'd been staring at him silently all this time. “Aren't you going to say anything? I
Gerald nodded in response. “Then why aren't you saying anything? What are you going to do?” Gerald thought for only a few seconds before answering. “Nothing.” “Nothing? Is this a joke?” Rafael stared at him as if wondering whether he had all his mental faculties intact. “Dude, you have the eviden
Damian parked his car in the parking lot of Hamilton Towers, feeling a surge of nervousness in his chest. His heart was pounded. Would Sasha even want to see him? He couldn't believe that he'd done that to her, but at that time, he had convinced himself that it was the best thing for him, even when
Later, Desiree was in her office when Lena informed her that Gerald wanted to see her. “Please let him in.” As soon as Gerald entered, she slowly stood up, the hairs on the back of her neck standing with awareness at his mere presence. “Hello, Desiree.” He said softly. “Gerald.” Desiree swallowe
What a journey this has been, no? Looking back from the time this book started to now, I'm like “Wow, these readers have a lot of patience.”I know it mustn't have been easy sticking with this book, especially with my inconsistent update schedule, and so I want to say a very big thank you to you tha
SIX YEARS LATER:“You should come one day, darling. The people here are so wonderful! Everyone is so kind. And they have such genuine gratitude for whoever helps them in any way.”Hearing the excitement in her mother's voice as they spoke over a video call, Desiree chuckled warmly. It truly amazed h
Four Months Later:“You may now kiss the bride,” the officiant announced.The guests rose to their feet, the whole chapel erupting into applause as Damian cupped his wife's face and delivered a passionate kiss. Afterwards, with beaming smiles on their faces, he went down on his knees and kissed his
“Gerald Butler, how many times must I tell you that it would be rude to just leave our own reception before it's over?”*“Ugh, but I'm dying to make love to you,”* Gerald groaned again. “I can't wait for our wedding night. The things I plan to do to you.”His eyes brightened with lust. “Do you want
A Month Later"The bride has arrived!" a female guest shouted.Immediately, all the guests who had been outside and not seated rushed into the chapel. The reporters, despite clear warnings to keep off, were not allowed into the church, but they were more than happy to capture the bride’s entrance.O
They hugged, and as her mother continued to cry, Desiree couldn't help her own tears.“Okay, let me call Hugo in now,” Desiree said after wiping her tears when they pulled back from the hug.Her mother smiled nervously as Desiree opened the door and ushered a now fully dressed Hugo into the room.“D
The clicking sound of the opening door jolted her mother and Hugo out of their passionate moment. They broke apart from each other, spinning to look at Desiree like two deer caught in the headlights.Staring at their appearance, her mother's hair tousled and her clothes creased, while Hugo was shirt
Moments after their lovemaking, once they'd caught their breath for a bit, Desiree burst out laughing, the sound vibrating through Gerald.Just like that, he also began laughing. He didn't know why she was laughing, but he couldn't help himself because her laughter was infectious.“Okay, so why are
“Desiree Hamilton, would you like to be my wife once again?" Desiree felt like her heart was going to explode. With tears burning her eyes, she answered, "No."Gerald’s eyes widened as panic flashed through them. “No? As in you don't want to marry me? But why? Did I do something wrong? I…”“I’m onl