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Chapter 16 : Two Tails, One City
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Empire of Lust Chapter 17 : Cruelty Knows No Bounds
Marcus guides me to a suburban neighborhood. All the houses look remarkably similar and hold no old-world touches. A newer neighborhood, if I have to guess. I can also assume Conner makes a decent paycheck to be able to afford to live in this location. All the houses are two-story with white picket fences.Marcus texts me the address and adds, “He has a doorbell camera out front, but the back should be clear.”Looking around, it would appear that most of the neighbors are at work. Marcus gets out of his car and I do the same, walking up to him casually. “So, what’s your plan?” I ask, wondering what he has in mind.I don’t know that I’m okay with trashing Conner’s place, I plan to destroy his life silently. That, and I don’t want to bring any more heat onto Ava. I have no doubts that if Conner catches Marcus or me on camera, he will find a way to punish her.“Nothing too major,” Marcus says, looking up and down the street to see if anyone is looking. “Break in, dig around a l
Empire of Lust Chapter 18 : Make New Friends
*Ava’s POV*It’s late when Ellie and I get back to her apartment. We were going to go to my place, but I still don’t feel safe in my own home. Texting with Seymore had been the highlight of my evening. While Ellie flirted with every guy at the bar, I spent the night shutting myself off to the noise and drunken fun and scrolling through my phone.I now have a bunch of new books to read on my book app, and it kept me away from the unwanted attention of the bar patterns.“Wasn’t that fun?” Ellie asks, throwing her stuff on the floor by the door and kicking off her shoes.“Sure, lots of fun,” I reply, trying not to sound too ungrateful at my friend's attempt to cheer me up.She pauses in front of me and sighs.“You asked me to keep you from thinking about Seymore and this mess with Conner. The only thing that comes to mind is a night out at the bar,” she huffs, throwing her hands up on her hips like a disappointed parent.“I know, and I appreciate it. I just don’t do the whol
Empire of Lust Chapter 19 : A Day Apart
*Seymore’s POV*I look down at the tracking app and am shocked to find the wrong car stalking around Ava’s condo. I had thought Conner was having another go, but the blip is the tracker Marcus had planted on the tail earlier. The only reason I set it to Ava’s block is because I see him sitting outside Dr. Davies’ office a lot. “What would he be doing over there?” Marcus wonders, saying the question in my head out loud. “I have no idea,” I reply.“Should we go check on her place?” he continues.“No, the girls were at the bar when I messaged a little while ago. Let’s see if he hangs out or if he moves on.”I watch the app more than the television as we finish the pizza and Marcus’ show comes to an end. The stranger had moved on, but not very far. He drove about fifteen minutes away to another part of town. His house maybe? After looking up the address, I found an apartment community on the map.He sits there for what feels like forever before suddenly speeding away. “W
Empire of Lust Chapter 20 : Trying to Make a Move
Last night was horrible. I was sweating and had a terrible headache. It was like swearing off sex for the first time, only worse. Contrary to what people think, those of us with sex addiction also go through withdrawals. Some medications can help, but they only take the edge off.I had gone to bed early after we got back from Doc’s. My head was pounding as I longed for Ava. Reading was impossible, so all I could do was lie in my bed and sweat it out.This morning was way better. I woke up with a song in my heart and felt better than I had in days. I think Ava’s text about looking forward to seeing me had a profound effect. I rushed Marcus through breakfast and took off a good ten minutes before him. I gave him the route I planned on taking and said goodbye. As I pull up to Ellie’s apartment complex, I put the Range Rover in park and wait. I’m not sure what building she’s coming out of, so I sit and anxiously look up and down the row of buildings. I don’t have to wait long, as Av
Empire of Lust Chapter 21 : Reconciliation
*Ava’s POV*Dinner had been perfect. A lovely Italian restaurant tucked away in a little line of unsuspecting shops was the right choice. I’ve smelled the food while walking by before but never had a reason to go in. Seymore had put in work and chose a great place for a date. I love that he hadn’t looked for an expensive place where he could have flashed money around. Now we’re standing in front of my door and he asked to kiss me. I was hoping he would, as I think I’m ready to let fate take over and see where things go. I closed my eyes as he slid his hand into my hair and leaned in.Then it happened. Not the kiss, but Anne running up yelling for me, ruining our moment. I can tell Seymore is frustrated, and I share his disappointment. But Anne has a good reason for interrupting us. Conner was in the condo while I was away.“You stay here with Anne, I’m going to make sure it’s safe,” Seymore says while I unlock the door. He slips inside, leaving me in the hallway. “He’
Empire of Lust Chapter 22 : Working on it
*Seymore’s POV*What the hell just happened? As I sit in the Range Rover and watch Ava storm into the building, I’m overcome with a mixture of emotions. Was she not just telling me she’s going back to Conner? I pull out my phone and text Ellie.“I don’t know what’s going on, but Ava just told me she was getting back with Conner and then stormed out of my car when I told her I wouldn’t allow it,” I texted.A few minutes pass before she texts me back.“I worked late, and now you and Ava are texting me as if the world is on fire. Yes, you pissed her off,” Ellie replies. I sit in a state of confusion as I wait for another text. My phone tells me she’s typing, but it’s taking her forever.“Maybe try listening to what she’s actually telling you and not only hearing what your man brain is saying. She isn’t getting back with Conner. He wants to try again, but she is in no way interested. You pissed her off by both assuming and not hearing what she was saying,” comes the reply.
Empire of Lust Chapter 23 : Down to Business
I dig through my closet looking for my best suit. Today is a special day. I had left Ava’s last night knowing she’s just as invested in making things work as I am. The kiss she gave me after her gift still lingers on my lips, and I can’t stop thinking about it. I can’t wait to experience more. I find what I’m looking for and get ready. Everything has to be perfect as I begin exacting revenge against Conner Brown. Marcus and I grab a quick bite to eat, even though the excitement makes eating difficult. I make sure to pull through a carwash before heading to Better Car Imports. That’s where Conner works, and I made an offer to the owner that he couldn’t refuse just two days earlier. Once the owner found out he was speaking to the heir to the Lewis empire, he was quick to make a deal.Once I finish here, I will send the company information to the family business manager. He will add Better Car Imports to the already lengthy list of auto lots the Lewis family owns. I pull into t
Empire of Lust Chapter 24 : Lunch With the Girls
*Ava’s POV*“Honestly, I wanted to stay mad at Seymore. I spent the day fuming over his attempt to control me. I could justify my anger, especially after years of putting up with Conner’s controlling ways. The man had followed me home, begging for me to talk to him. I felt good about leaving him on the stoop, sulking in his guilt. Then I opened my door and saw the flowers all over my condo. Not just any flower, but lilacs.” “Where’s Seymore?” Ellie had asked, coming down the hall from the bathroom.“On the stoop,” I replied, causing her to narrow her eyes at me.“She was the reason I went down and made up with the man I had spent the day scorning. Ellie made me feel awful about my behavior, but I already felt bad after seeing what he went through to make things up to me. Then he gave me the book. A valuable piece of art on its own, making me feel worse.” “And you made up with him?” Sophia asks as we sit in the restaurant waiting for our food.I’ve been talking her ear off
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