As soon as he walked out of the doors, a small group of people followed closely behind him. “Mr Grayson!” “Please excuse me, Mr. Grayson...” “Sir, can we get your opinion on our new company policies for the financial year?” He turned in the direction of the voice. “Shannon, you know you can just file those to my office, right?” She smiled sheepishly and tucked her hair behind her ear.“Mr. Grayson, you have to make a social appearance, it has been a long time coming, and the people are thirsty...” someone asked in a high-pitched voice. Cameron stared at the lady who had asked the question. She had a stick sweet in her mouth, she made popping sounds occasionally. He would have been so uncomfortable if they were alone and she was looking at him just like she was now. “I have a P.A, that handles matters like this...” He peeked behind him, “Where is Lucious when I need him?” “Lucious is kind of hard to reach...” she drawled out. He sighed, “Get it to him, please.” He continued walk
Lucious held an umbrella over Cameron’s head, as he struggled to keep up with his long strides, “Remind me, why are we doing this again, Mr. Grayson.”Cameron was flanked on each side by hefty bodyguards, dressed in black suit and dark shades. “It is a kind gesture for an employee...”He gritted his teeth as he looked up at the large boutique. It was fancy, quite alright but Cameron never did his shopping, let alone shop for a lady, “Couldn’t we have had someone else do the tedious work for us, Mr. Grayson. I mean...” He held the door open for him, “I can surely think up a thousand other ways you should be spending your time.”Cameron squeezed his shoulders. “I do enjoy spontaneous acts like this.” He replied before walking in.Lucious touched the shoulder where Cameron’s hands had been, he bit down on his lower lips and sucked in a breath before rushing to meet up with him.As soon as they walked in, a couple of shop attendants rushed towards them, with a wide grin that almost reache
Scarlett exhaled and smoothed her dress before knocking on the door. She took a moment to steady her breathing before walking in. He looked up at her as soon as she did. “You were standing outside for a while.” She frowned. He turned his laptop screen around, showing a still image of her outside his office, capturing her table and chair too. Her frown deepened. She couldn’t tell for certain if it was okay to have cameras in her office, but nothing was okay or normal about what Cameron was doing. She was mandated to stop by his office every morning when she came in. “Good morning, Mr. Grayson,” she greeted before turning around to leave. “Scarlett...” She spun around. "We have an external meeting to attend together in 45 minutes from now. I need you to change into that dress,” he pointed at a dress that was hung in the corner. She hadn’t seen it until he pointed at it. “And join us at the parking lot.” Her mouth ga
Those words hung in the air, even after he left the room.The way he said them, the piercing stare of his beautiful grey eyes, his deep baritone voice that had sent tingles down to her toes. Those words held a deeper meaning, a promise. There was nothing casual about the words he said...She exhaled and slumped on the chair across from his, resting her head on the table. The mental gymnastics going on in her head was exhausting. Her brain was working overtime, trying to make sense of the man that was Cameron Grayson. What was he thinking per time? What was the end goal? Why did he keep tethering at the edge, what was he getting out of all of this? She groaned and stretched on the table. The questions were endless. How long would he continue? Would they ever have a normal working relationship, or would he never stop with his subtle jabs and...Her head shot up suddenly, she looked towards the corner of the wall, and just like she guessed, there was a camera
Cameron froze as he spotted her. When he had picked out the dress the night before, he had spent the night imagining her in it and replaying it all over again. However, nothing prepared him for this, seeing her in person. He smiled as he noticed her wobbly steps as she approached him. When she was finally in front of him, he took the moment to take in her whole appearance. She had styled and curled her blonde hair, which perfectly framed her face, the light makeup she applied accentuated her beautiful face. Her big blue ocean eyes looked everywhere else but at him. The dress fit better than he could have ever imagined. His eyes flitted down to her exposed cleavage. He tried not to linger, even reminded himself they were outside and it was improper, yet he couldn't help it. His eyes trailed down her full legs; they looked longer because of the short dress and the high heels. An image of those legs wrapped around his waist as he pumped into her popped into his head
Cameron walked in, accompanied on one side by Lucious who was whispering in his ear as they walked together. On the other side was a lady escort from the company, and Benjamin was carrying the briefcase and Lucious’s bag. He could hear her unsure steps behind him. He couldn’t help but smile; he was enjoying this too much, teasing her like this. It excited him so much, his desire for her... He shut his eyes and sucked in a breath, not now. Not when he had a big meeting ahead...As they reached the doors, one of the bodyguards rushed forward and opened the large doors. The conference room of Sterling Company was bathed in soft light, with a panoramic view of the city skyline visible through floor-to-ceiling windows. As soon as they walked in, the people seated around the large mahogany table stood to their feet to welcome them.Mr. Johnson, the CEO of Sterling Company, extended a hand to him, “Mr. Grayson, it is a pleasure.” Cameron shook his hand
His breath caught in his throat. Now he wasn’t exactly sure if it was her scent that muddled his senses or the fact that she was leaning so close to him and he could see down her dress, the creamy skin of her breasts, or the soft whisper of her voice. He imagined her calling out his name softly as he made...'Fuck it! Cameron Nolan Grayson!' He cursed in his head, 'You’re not a horny teenager. You’re a man who has had a lot of sex, as a matter of fact, you have had sex with this woman before...'“My apologies...” He massaged his temples, his hand gripped onto the table, “I am a bit unwell...” Lucious shot up from his seat immediately, “How can I help, sir?” He shook his head, “It is nothing serious, Lucious...” "You spaced out for a while there; we could discontinue and recover later...” Lucious added as he looked to Mr. Johnson for approval. “Yes, we can do that. Mr. Grayson, we should go for a short break...” "No!”
Scarlett leaned forward and kissed Levi on the cheek. Clarissa watched them with admiration in her eyes. “He finally slept, huh?” She turned around and smiled at her. “I cherish these little moments I get with him.” Clarissa’s smile widened. “As you should.” She stood to her feet and walked towards the door. “You should get some rest, Scarr... You have had a long day...” “I can’t sleep, Ma,” she whispered. Clarissa frowned. “Are you okay?” She let out a huge sigh, stole a glance at Levi, then pulled her mother out of the door. She led her to the living room and plopped down on it. “Okay, I want to tell you something, Ma, but promise me you won’t freak out.” Clarissa’s eyes widened, her gaze fixed on Scarlett. “What did you do, Scarlett?”“Ma...” “Okay! Okay! Don’t blame me. You have that terrified look in your eyes and you’re looking over your shoulders, and I can’t help but worry,” Clarissa gushed.Scarlett stood to her feet. “Okay, give me a moment, Ma...” Clarissa shook her
Lucious arrived fashionably late, as always, for Mrs. Grayson’s birthday celebration. Through no fault of his own, his flight had been delayed. He rushed in when the party was already underway, grabbed a glass of champagne, and blended in with the merry crowd. His eyes searched the room for familiar faces, and then he spotted her: Scarlett Knowles.She looked beautiful in the blue and white floral dress she was wearing. He rushed towards her, grabbed her shoulders from behind, and exclaimed, “Hello, Scarlett!”She turned around sharply, her eyes widening in excitement. “Lucious! You got here late. I was beginning to think you wouldn’t come anymore!”He rolled his eyes. “I had the most hectic flight, you won’t believe it…” He let out a big exhale and fanned himself with his hands. “The flight got delayed, and we encountered some difficulties on the way here. I should have just listened to Mr. King's advice and flown private…”Scarlett gave him a knowing gaze. “Mr. King, huh?”Lucious g
“Happy birthday to you...” Everyone's voices rose together in a slightly off-key rendition of "Happy Birthday."Belinda beamed, glowing as her family and friends sang together for her. They were all gathered at a hall in the resort. Her birthday celebration was a small, cozy event. At the end of the rendition, everyone stepped forward to personally wish her a happy birthday and hug her.Her husband, Mr. Grayson walked up to her, beaming with smiles. He opened a jewelry box and revealed a diamond necklace. “I had one especially made just for you, there’s only one special gem, just like you...” He leaned close and kissed the top of her head.There were a lot of "aww's" from the crowd.She shut her eyes. “Thank you, my love.”Her grandchildren, Loretta and Levi, had brought gifts for her: handmade cards and letters. It was the cutest thing. Levi’s gifts were mostly illegible scribblings, while Loretta’s were more meaningful, but she loved and appreciated every one of them.Cameron and Va
Vanessa walked into the lounge, her hands folded across her chest, “Cameron! Cameron!” She yelled aloud as she walked in.He rolled his eyes, “Nessa, it says relaxing lounge for a reason,” he gestured towards the sign at the door.She glanced at it and back at her scruffy-looking brother, “Yes, I can see that it clearly says relaxing lounge and has a no alcohol policy so what’s that about?” she pointed at the half-full bottle of whisky by his side.He exhaled, “Does it matter? We bought out the whole place. The rules don’t apply anymore.”She walked up to him, “I don’t think that’s how rules work, but you’ve never been one to abide by any rule ever, so I can’t say I’m surprised.”He groaned, the last thing, okay maybe not the last thing. The second to last thing he wanted to hear was his sister’s bickering. The last thing was definitely his mother's voice chiding him for something, “What are you here for, Vanessa?”She gave him a long look. He lay on the couch, his hair overgrown, spo
Cameron bit down on his lips, liking the way she called out his name softly. It made him rock hard. “I want to bend you over right now, right here, and make love to you until your body shakes in excitement. I’d like to hear you cry out my name as you beg me to make love to you, knowing no other man will ever give you pleasure like I would, knowing it will never be enough…”Scarlett let out a small squeak. He spun her around until she was facing him and pulled her close. Her breasts were pressed up against him, almost spilling out of her dress. He stared at them with a burning look of desire in his eyes.Jaxon was fuming where he stood. Somewhere in the middle of the song, he had stopped pretending like he wanted to dance. He just stopped and stared at them. His hands were clenched into fists. Cameron’s hands were roaming, whispering into Scarlett’s ears, and she looked like she was enjoying it, every bit of it. Her eyes were shut, and she was leaning into Cameron. She had no fear for
It was going to be fun, alright! Cameron gulped down two more shots, loving the burn of the liquid as it trickled down his throat. This was what he needed. He turned around to leave. Jaxon finalized their order before he left.Cameron was only halfway towards Scarlett and Hadley when a familiar song came on the speakers. He stopped in his tracks to listen, his lips curling into a small smile. He looked up to meet those bright blue eyes staring at him with flushed cheeks. He knew exactly what she was thinking about at the moment. He walked up to her and grabbed her, “Shall I have the first dance, Scarr?”Scarlett looked around in worry.Hadley opened her mouth in protest, “Cam—”“Oh, it’s only an old-fashioned dance, love,” he cut in. “It will be good for us, remember?” he used her exact words against her.Hadley frowned.“What the hell, man?” Jaxon protested when he saw Cameron was holding hands with her.Cameron spun around to face Jaxon, still holding onto her. “Oh, it’s only a danc
As they got out of the car, Hadley leaned forward, cupped his cheeks, and kissed him, “This will be good for us.”Cameron stared at her hesitantly.“I promise.” She leaned into him, grabbed his hand, and put it around her waist, “You’ve been stuck up all day, overthinking, worrying...” She pulled at his cheeks, “You’re beginning to have worry lines. You’re in need of a good rest…”He gave her a look.She burst into soft laughter, “Yes, you need rest and you’ll rest later tonight. You’re also in need of some fun. I don’t think you have enjoyed any bit of our trip here. You can’t keep wallowing in your problems, let loose and let’s party!”He glanced at the neon flashing sign; it read Club Dazzle. They had driven a long way to find the club. Apparently, it was a hotspot for tourists. He could easily blend in without being noticed, and maybe that was what he needed. A night without Scarlett, a wild night drinking and dancing might just be enough to stop thinking about her. He hardly beli
Jaxon peered into the room with a frown on his face, “Are you sure the petals are enough?” he asked.The young brunette girl nodded, “There isn’t a lot to work with here. The twin-sized beds don't really help..."” She trailed off.His frown deepened, “Have you checked with the staff? Are there no available rooms?”She nodded, “This resort is fully booked by the Graysons. The neighboring lodges are fully booked at this time of year. The nearest hotel room is two hours away…”Damn you, Cameron! Jaxon cursed under his breath. His plans to take Scarlett to bed were getting frustrating each and every day. He hated sleeping next to her yet unable to touch her. She usually slept with her back to him and a blanket covering her head. It was like she was taking extra care to get further away from him as she possibly could. There were no other rooms available, and he had no car to make the two-hour journey.He had to improvise and make do with what he had. He couldn’t continue to hold back, it w
Cameron stepped out for a walk, and this time he truly needed the time alone and the fresh air. He needed to settle with his thoughts and clear his head. He had walked for a long distance, without his phone or his headphones, and then a thought hit him, Levi! He had been so caught up in his life falling apart; he hadn’t given his son much thought. He walked straight to the suite he shared with Ms. Sharma, and to his amazement, Scarlett was there.She stared wide-eyed at him when he walked in. She was sitting on the bed, with Levi in her arms. Ms. Sharma was giggling about something she said; she stopped when she saw him.Cameron took in her appearance. She was wearing a pale pink robe, her hair was tied up in a messy bun atop her head. Her suite was not far from Levi’s, so she had probably made a quick stop. He had hoped to catch her alone since the first day he spotted her at the airport. He had memorized a long list of questions he hoped to ask her when he did, m
Hadley stared at her reflection in the mirror, her blonde hair styled to perfection and cascading in waves down her back. She reapplied her bright red lipstick and admired her reflection in the mirror. She had on lacy lingerie that left next to nothing to the imagination. Of course, it was bright red lingerie. Red was Cameron's favorite color, something she had learned only a few hours ago, which was pathetic. But she wasn’t going to put herself down, not today. Today was great, she and Cameron had gotten a lot closer. She had half-expected him to push her off when she started kissing him earlier, but he didn’t. He let her, all of that in front of Scarlett. She would be dumb not to get the message that Cameron was hers and hers alone.As if on cue, the doors opened, and he walked in. He froze and stared at her. For some unexplainable reason, she was unnerved by his piercing stare. She had done this a couple of times. She was a model, being seductive was her job. S