I felt my heart thumping against my chest. Standing in front of Edrick, guilt washed over me at the thought of stealing the documents he had hidden away. I fidgeted with my hands and whispered, "Aaron was insisting I go back to him." I couldn’t reveal our entire conversation to Edrick. I needed Aaron's help to uncover the truth about my mother's killer. Edrick's face darkened as he stepped closer to me, his eyes burning with anger, "That bastard has got some nerve. Why didn’t you slap him across the face? Do you still love him even after he sold you to me? Elaira, I expected better from you." My chest tightened with sorrow and humiliation. Edrick and Aaron just saw me as nothing more than a cheap item, something to be used however they pleased. I swallowed the lump forming in my throat and met Edrick's gaze, "Even if you do only see me as a product, I am a human being and I refused Aaron." The rage in Edrick's eyes diminished and he looked at me softly for a moment before he
I quickly hid the folder behind the books on the shelf and grabbed a random book hurriedly. Edrick walled towards me and wrapped his arms around me from behind, "What are you reading so late at night?" "Nothing. I was just looking through your book collection. It's already dawn, I need to go back to my room. You should go freshen up," I tried to speak normally even though my heart was beating like crazy. Edrick let out a low grumble and nuzzled into my neck, "Why are you always in a hurry to leave me?" I gently pushed him away, "I am really tired these days. I have to be up early for work." "You don't need to go to the research centre today. Fashion week is coming up. You will accompany me this year. Come with me in the morning to pick a dress," Edrick said softly. I frowned, "What would I even do there?" Edrick's lips curled into a smirk, "You will watch the downfall of your husband." Fear gripped me as I realised Edrick's plan was going to be ruined because of me. Wh
"What the hell are you saying? Is this just another one of your pathetic attempts to turn me against Edrick?" My voice trembled from anger. "I am not lying to you. Father knew your mother was close to developing the medicine before Bennet Pharmaceuticals. He couldn't let that happen. You know exactly what kind of man he is, don’t you?" Aaron said with a serious face. I took a sharp breath, my nails digging into my palms, "Edrick may be a ruthless person but he would never stoop so low as to kill a person." Aaron exhaled sharply shaking his head, "How do you think he has kept 'Bennet Corporation' at the top position continuously for so many years? Open your eyes, Elaira. he doesn’t think twice to eliminate anyone who stands in his way." My breath hitched, "Shut up." Edrick didn’t budge a bit while tearing down his company just to drag Aaron down. It’s true that he doesn’t hesitate to take extreme measures against his enemy to gain his motive. But Edrick killing someone?
Elaira's POV "Speak now or forever hold peace," hearing the priest's solemn statement, my breathing quickened as my eyes remained locked on the imposing figure seated in the front row—my ex, Edrick Bennet. Just as I reached for my groom Aaron's hand at the altar, a wave of dread swept over my whole body as I caught sight of Edrick leisurely sipping his drink, his calm gaze fixed on me. What the hell is the hateful man doing here from whom I had run away four years ago with a broken heart? Is he here to break my marriage and seek revenge? I must be reading into things too much. He is one of the richest businessmen in the country. Maybe he is a shareholder in Aaron's company. It's not that he has any lackings of women, he may not even remember my face after all these years. But no matter how much I tried to calm myself, the fear wouldn’t go away as the rapid pounding of my heart intensified. After all, he is a merciless person who doesn't forgive betrayal. To my astonishment, the ce
Elaira's POV As soon as I turned the doorknob, I found myself lifted off the ground. In one swift motion, Edrick hoisted me in his arms and rampaged to the king-sized bed in the middle of the room disregarding all my desperate thrashing and screaming. "How fearless have you become to have the nerve to strike me? How dare you try to run away from me again to find your goddamn husband! I'll f**k you so hard that you will never forget who you belong to after today," holding me tightly in his arms Edrick muttered with an intimidating tone and plummeted me on the bed. Although the bed was very soft, Edrick threw me using too much force and a shrill cry escaped my lips. While trying to sit up, I noticed Edrick rummaging through the drawer and bringing out cuffs. "Why are you taking out cuffs? Stop there, don't come near me." I jumped up and shrank to the edge of the bed as Edrick was moving towards me with cuffs in his hand. Without wasting a moment, I bolted off the bed, but Edrick
Elaira's POV I felt the weight of exhaustion and weariness pressing down on my eyelids as I struggled to open my eyes. A harsh ray of sunlight pierced through the window and stung my eyes forcing me to squint. The vivid and horrifying memories of the previous night hit my senses like thunder and I sprang up with a sudden jolt. Oh my god! I was kidnapped by Edrick yesterday. Wait! My hands and feet are freed and I am also wearing a floral patterned top with a chiffon skirt. Did he do something perverted to me after I had fallen asleep? But I don't feel any pain or discomfort in my body. Whenever we used to do it before, I'd wake up the next morning with intense pain throughout my whole body. A wave of terror washed over me when I saw Edrick nonchalantly getting ready in front of the dressing table. Our gazes met in the reflection of the mirror and a petrifying chill crawled down my spine. "Why are you looking at me like I am going to eat you up?" Edrick teased in his seductiv
Elaira's POV "Ma'am, you are looking stunning in this dress. Everyone in the party will be mesmerized by your irresistible beauty today." I subtly laughed at the beautician's praise. The sleeveless,v-necked, wine-red coloured gown couldn’t hide the gloomy expression on my face. Right after reaching Aaron's family mansion, his phone buzzed and he told me that he had an important meeting to attend. But I glimpsed at the caller ID from the corner of my eyes when he checked his phone. What important meeting could he have with Eliza again just after spending a passionate morning together? "Honey, You are looking incredibly beautiful," Aaron was standing at the door looking at me with his sweetest smile. Yes, this is the adorable Aaron I know. I tried to smile back at him. "The guests have arrived. Give me the honour to introduce you to them," Aaron kissed my forehead, his eyes radiating warmth. My body stiffened discovering the person standing behind Aaron. "Aaron, I was fee
Elaira's POV Aaron didn’t come back for the rest of the night. Not that I expected him to come. Aaron's words were still echoing in my ears. Did he pretend to like me only to get the right of the medicine? I never, in my wildest dreams, thought that Edrick could turn out to be Aaron's father. What kind of person would send his wife to his father's bed! The mere thought of it made my stomach churn. I couldn't believe I chose such a disgusting person as my life partner and trusted him so much. What will happen to me now? I just want to run from this place as far as I could. But Aaron will officially take over my mother's company tomorrow. She entrusted it to me before her death. I can't let Aaron destroy it at any cost! I need to get a grip on my twirling emotions and come up with something to retrieve it. But what can I even do now? Suddenly a solution popped up in my mind. I must have gone mad after getting so much shock in a day to think to approach Edrick. But only Edrick can h
"What the hell are you saying? Is this just another one of your pathetic attempts to turn me against Edrick?" My voice trembled from anger. "I am not lying to you. Father knew your mother was close to developing the medicine before Bennet Pharmaceuticals. He couldn't let that happen. You know exactly what kind of man he is, don’t you?" Aaron said with a serious face. I took a sharp breath, my nails digging into my palms, "Edrick may be a ruthless person but he would never stoop so low as to kill a person." Aaron exhaled sharply shaking his head, "How do you think he has kept 'Bennet Corporation' at the top position continuously for so many years? Open your eyes, Elaira. he doesn’t think twice to eliminate anyone who stands in his way." My breath hitched, "Shut up." Edrick didn’t budge a bit while tearing down his company just to drag Aaron down. It’s true that he doesn’t hesitate to take extreme measures against his enemy to gain his motive. But Edrick killing someone?
I quickly hid the folder behind the books on the shelf and grabbed a random book hurriedly. Edrick walled towards me and wrapped his arms around me from behind, "What are you reading so late at night?" "Nothing. I was just looking through your book collection. It's already dawn, I need to go back to my room. You should go freshen up," I tried to speak normally even though my heart was beating like crazy. Edrick let out a low grumble and nuzzled into my neck, "Why are you always in a hurry to leave me?" I gently pushed him away, "I am really tired these days. I have to be up early for work." "You don't need to go to the research centre today. Fashion week is coming up. You will accompany me this year. Come with me in the morning to pick a dress," Edrick said softly. I frowned, "What would I even do there?" Edrick's lips curled into a smirk, "You will watch the downfall of your husband." Fear gripped me as I realised Edrick's plan was going to be ruined because of me. Wh
I felt my heart thumping against my chest. Standing in front of Edrick, guilt washed over me at the thought of stealing the documents he had hidden away. I fidgeted with my hands and whispered, "Aaron was insisting I go back to him." I couldn’t reveal our entire conversation to Edrick. I needed Aaron's help to uncover the truth about my mother's killer. Edrick's face darkened as he stepped closer to me, his eyes burning with anger, "That bastard has got some nerve. Why didn’t you slap him across the face? Do you still love him even after he sold you to me? Elaira, I expected better from you." My chest tightened with sorrow and humiliation. Edrick and Aaron just saw me as nothing more than a cheap item, something to be used however they pleased. I swallowed the lump forming in my throat and met Edrick's gaze, "Even if you do only see me as a product, I am a human being and I refused Aaron." The rage in Edrick's eyes diminished and he looked at me softly for a moment before he
"The police weren’t able to retrieve the CCTV footage. Don’t you think that someone powerful was behind the accident?" Aaron said sharply. "We were informed that the CCTV was broken....they couldn’t locate the car or the driver," I murmured, my voice shaking. Aaron said coldly, "They lied as they were bribed." My heart skipped a beat, "What do you mean?" Aaron's lips curled into a smirk, "I have the footage." I froze, "What? You...you have it?" Aaron nodded, "I know who was behind the accident of your mother." A cold shiver ran down my spine, "Tell me, please, I beg you," I pleaded, my voice trembling. "I'll give it to you. But only if you bring me the documents. I have no idea where father hid them. Even after planting a hidden camera in his office, I couldn’t even get a sniff of the documents," Aaron said wickedly. My head was spinning and I couldn’t think straight. I would do anything to know who was the culprit behind my mother's death, but what guarantee did I
Elaira's POV "You have to pay for this bitch," Aaron shot me a murderous gaze, his face contorted with rage as he started crawling towards the door hissing in pain. Edrick stepped forward and looked down on Aaron as if he were something pitiful, "You look no better than a dog. Then again, a dog might be better than you. They don’t bite the hand that feeds them." "Call me a dog or whatever you want. Now that I am the CEO of 'Bennet Fashion' even you are no match for me," Aaron laughed like a madman. "I challenge you, you will not be able to hold the CEO position for long," Edrick said chillingly and shut the door in Aaron's face. I turned to Edrick and asked him anxiously, "How can you give up your company to him? You didn’t have to go this far for me." Edrick's expression softened slightly, but his lips curled into a mischievous smile, "Are you feeling sorry for me? Then you should compensate me." "What can I do for you?" I genuinely asked as I was really touched by hi
Elaira's POV My face burnt with shame as the video showed how eagerly I sucked Edrick's cock sitting between his legs in his office. "Look at you crawling on your knees and sucking your father-in-law's dick like a whore, don’t you have any shame, Elaira?" Eliza sneered as she looked at me like I was nothing but filth. "You have no idea how despicable this slut really is, Eliza. She would not even let me get a taste, always acting all pure and innocent. But here she is selling her body to her father-in-law for a few benefits," Aaron spat venomously, his eyes filled with contempt. The wounds Aaron inflicted on me had not healed yet and here he was stabbing my heart once more when I thought he couldn’t hurt me anymore than he already had. But I was not going to take his bullshit like some weak woman. I snatched the phone from Aaron's grip and hurled it to the floor, and it shattered with a loud bang. "You bitch," Aaron snarled, "Do you think you can erase your nasty deeds b
Elaira's POV My whole body aches as Edrick ravished me like an animal in heat the whole night. Yesterday my heart almost stopped when we nearly got discovered by everyone in the house. I can't let Edrick's madness continue for long, I can't even imagine the shame and humiliation I will have to face if our relationship gets known to the world. As soon as I get my mother's research centre back, I will escape from the grasp of these mad father and son for good. "Can all of E med's researchers really work in 'Bennet Research Center' for developing the medicine?" I asked nervously as I looked expectantly at Edrick. "Do you think I am fooling you or something?" Edrick asked irritatedly. I bit my lips unsure how to respond. Edick continued, "E Med has merged with Bennet Corporation. They are now employees of our company and you can work together with them in our research center without any worry." "I don’t want my mother's research center to be under Bennet Corporation after t
Edrick's POV "Mr Edrick Bennet, were you too busy fucking your daughter-in-law that you were not even opening the door?" Aaron hissed. This bastard is surely going to die by my hands today. I have gone very easy on him so far. He dares to barge into my room at midnight and interrupt my sweet time with Elaira. I hid my anger and asked calmly, "Have you not been able to satisfy your wife so far that you think she would come running to her father-in-law for getting fucked?" Aaron's face turned red, a mix of anger and humiliation as he spoke with contempt, "Don’t you feel any shame after seducing your son's wife?" "Aaron, you are crossing the line this time. You can't gather us in the middle of the night to spout such nonsense, he is your father, and you have to respect him no matter what," father scolded Aaron. That's what you have to tolerate for accepting a servant's son as your grandson. "I don’t have any obligation to respect him when he doesn’t even see me as his son. Toda
Edrick's POV Why hasn’t this woman come to my room yet? Does she have a death wish? Sometimes, I really want to strangle that pretty neck of hers. How dare she deceive me and abandon me four years ago? If she even thinks of running from me this time, I'll shackle her and lock her away where no one else can reach her. As for Aaron, I will soon kick him out of the house and the company. Once he is gone, Elaira will be entirely mine. If she can't be mine and has the nerve to be with another man, I will completely destroy her. "Can I come in?" Elaira's soft and nervous voice reached my ears interrupting the twisted thoughts roaming through my mind about punishing her in the most cruel ways. For a moment, I nearly rushed to open the door, but stopped myself. I couldn’t let her think I was desperate for her or anything. "Come in", I told as nonchalantly as I could. " Umm, fathe...Edrick, you are holding the document in the opposite direction," I slammed the paper on the table an