Tyrone had finally seen right through Heather's fake illness, leaving her unable to maintain the facade.Feeling awkward, Heather tried to force a smile. "Tyrone...""That smile of yours is freaking ugly!" Tyrone fixed Heather with a cold, penetrating stare, easily seeing through her insincere demeanor.Heather's smile faltered, her lips freezing momentarily, before settling back into a neutral expression."Tyrone's the ugly one! In fact, he's the ugliest person in the world!" Heather seethed internally."Heather, how dare you deceive me like that? You've got some nerve, huh?" Tyrone admonished, his slender fingers tightening around Heather's chin as his gaze darkened.Recalling his earlier concern about Heather's fake stomachache, his anger intensified.How could Heather put on such a spectacle right in front of him?As Tyrone tightened his grip, Heather winced in pain. She pushed his hand away, rubbing her jaw. "You threatened to shut down the production; I had no other optio
Heather's clear eyes shimmered with a glint of hope, radiant like stars in the night sky. As Tyrone stared at her, a sudden intuition struck him. Heather was ready to part ways with him.This feeling unsettled him deeply.As Tyrone pondered this, his gaze turned steely. With his slender fingers firmly grabbing Heather's chin, he looked into her eyes and asserted, "Heather, you can't leave me without my consent!"Heather couldn't ignore the possessiveness in his intense stare. Her eyes flickered as she lowered her thick lashes, murmuring, "I understand."Throughout their time together, Tyrone had made it clear that their relationship would only end when he grew tired of her.Heather was eager to leave, but she felt trapped under Tyrone's influence. If he refused to let her go, where else could she possibly escape?However, Tyrone remained oblivious to Heather's internal struggle. To him, her words conveyed a clear message—she would obediently stay by his side.Tyrone was please
"I didn't mean it like that. Please, let me go," Heather said, her cheeks flushing.Tyrone narrowed his eyes and remained silent, his gaze piercing as he stared at her.They were alone in the bathroom—a situation that naturally led to suggestive thoughts.Tyrone had always found Heather's body irresistible, especially after her unintended teasing just moments ago. Regardless of her intentions, he now found himself contemplating intimacy.Tyrone's eyes burned with desire as he scrutinized her. Heather felt completely vulnerable, as though every part of her had been laid bare. Nervously biting her lip, she whispered, "I don't want to do this—"Before Heather could finish her sentence, Tyrone abruptly pulled her close, his right hand gripping the back of her neck firmly. Holding her head in place, he leaned in and bit her lips.Heather couldn't believe he had actually sunk his teeth into her. Tyrone's sharp canines lightly grazed her lip, his tongue tracing its contours as if relish
"Where are you?" As Ivy activated the speakerphone, Tyrone's deep voice resonated through the car.Heather pursed her lips. "I've already left.""We haven't even had sex yet, so why did you run off?" Tyrone admonished her.Ivy shot Heather a teasing glance. What had these two been up to just now?Heather blushed furiously. "I'm in a friend's car. We're tied up at the moment, so I can't talk to you right now." Without further ado, Heather ended the call.Moments later, a text from Tyrone popped up. "When you get back, please learn how to satisfy me properly. If I'm not pleased tonight, I'll instruct Seth to cancel your project."Upon reading the message, Heather felt her cheeks grow warm.She couldn't believe Tyrone would resort to using her project as leverage.Noticing Heather absorbed in her phone, Ivy quickly snatched it away. As she read the message, her expression turned to one of surprise."Wow, you two really pushed the boundaries there! It looks like Mr. Elkin wants yo
Heather was momentarily caught off guard. With a sheepish smile, she assured Ivy, "I won't fall in love with Tyrone."Deep down, she didn't need Ivy's reminder; she was well aware of the stark differences between herself and Tyrone.Ivy had characterized her relationship with Seth as transactional. Heather realized that her situation with Tyrone was essentially no different.Moreover, he was already married, and their relationship felt like a betrayal to Janine. Despite this, Heather had never considered vying with Janine for Tyrone's affection.In reality, she had been patiently awaiting the day Tyrone would grow weary of her."Are you absolutely sure you won't catch feelings for him?" Ivy asked, pausing momentarily before adding, "But Hattie, I do think he treats you very well."Heather's gaze shifted slightly, her voice steady yet resolute. "Tyrone has been incredibly supportive, and I appreciate his help. But rest assured, I won't fall in love with him."Seeing her earnest d
Under the moonlit sky, the towering Elkin Group building exuded a remarkable grandeur. Tyrone emerged from its entrance, his cold, stern gaze projecting an icy demeanor that kept others at bay.The tails of his black suit jacket fluttered gently in the night breeze, emphasizing his commanding presence.A sleek black Rolls-Royce awaited nearby, and a bodyguard opened the car door as a gesture of respect.Tyrone sank into the car seat, weariness etched across his face from the series of meetings he had just endured. His slender fingers fidgeted with his tie, revealing a subtle restlessness.In the front seat, Caleb addressed him respectfully, saying, "Mr. Elkin, Ms. Seel returned from abroad this afternoon."Tyrone's hand paused momentarily on his tie. "Noted," he replied indifferently.Caleb glanced at him and continued, "She called to say she's back at the Seel residence. She would like to invite you for dinner tonight."The gifts for the Seel family are prepared—an abstract pai
Shortly after, the shop assistant handed Tyrone a bag filled with an assortment of donuts. "Here you go. That will be a total of 176 dollars."Tyrone pulled out his phone and scanned the QR code to pay. Without looking back, he swiftly exited the bakery.Inside the Rolls-Royce, Caleb couldn't believe his eyes as he watched Tyrone emerge from the bakery carrying a large bag. For a moment, he questioned his own eyes.Had Tyrone really just bought donuts because Heather had mentioned them? Since when did Tyrone have a sweet tooth?"Mr. Elkin, do you like eating donuts?" Caleb asked respectfully as Tyrone settled into the car.As Tyrone's assistant, Caleb managed various aspects of his personal life. If Tyrone had developed a liking for donuts, Caleb would need to instruct the chefs to include them on the menu."She likes them," Tyrone replied curtly, placing the bag on the seat beside him.Heather had been under a lot of pressure lately with her script revisions. Having her favorit
At that moment, a news alert popped up on Heather's computer."Breaking: Eight-Car Pile-up on Oceanview Bridge. The Scene Is Tragic!"Oceanview Bridge was the only way to Magnolia Creek. Tyrone wouldn't be that unlucky, would he?Heather's heart skipped a beat. She considered calling him, but then hesitated.He was a busy man. If he wasn't involved in the accident, she might end up disturbing him by calling him out of the blue. After a moment of deliberation, she decided to call Caleb instead."Yes, Ms. Sutton?" Caleb answered after a few rings."Mr. Hall, Tyrone hasn't come back yet. I saw the news about an accident on Oceanview Bridge. Is he alright?"There was a brief pause before Caleb replied, "Ms. Sutton, Mr. Elkin has something else going on tonight. He didn't go to Oceanview Bridge.""Okay, thank you." Relieved, Heather hung up without asking further questions.Elkin Group had a lot of businesses, and working late was normal. Heather wondered what time Tyrone would c