He turns around with his emotionless handsome face and starts leaving the room, leaving me for a heart attack.
"Wait! You can't just kill me! Of course, you need information. Like who I am and whom I work for." I quickly blurt out, swallowing the lump in my throat. "No." He stops walking, turns his head a bit so that I get a clear view of his wicked smirk. Ok, I'm not in a state for complementing. His cockiness, arrogance and I-don't-care look just ignites the rage inside me. I'm not gonna let some sexy arrogant prick kill me, not today. When he attempts to leave, I pull out the small dagger hidden inside one of my sneakers and in one swift motion I fly over him furiously to stab him on the back. But the Russian beauty is faster than me. He grabs my wrist without looking at me or moving from his spot and rotates me around within a blink. Now my back is pressed on his hard chest and the dagger in my hand is pressed on my neck where the artery is. I should fear the Russian pythons aiming their guns close to my face or the man who's one second away from cutting my artery and leave me bleed to death. But I'm too plunged to care about them because the strong, intoxicating and addictive cologne from the man who pressed my small frame against his strong and gigantic one, hypnotizes me to tarnish my sensibility. The tall man leans down until his breath is tickling the side of my neck before he rasps, "Nice effort but not impressive." The amusement and cockiness in his voice bring me back in reality. I slap my inner bitch mentally for acting like a bitch in heat where I'm struggling between my life and death. The more I move in his hold, his men step closer until he stops them with a silent gesture. One wrong move, and I'll meet Robbie in hell. But I'm not the person of being defeated by their enemy without a bone-crushing fight. I win, I take control and I manipulate. "Oh c'mon, you haven't seen anything yet." I grit out. I crease my leg and attempt to hit the boss to where the sun doesn't shine but the man simply twisted my legs between his without an effort and takes my painful and bloody body totally under his control. I'm fucked up. The thought of not being able to see Robbie anymore is smashing my heart into pieces. Now I realize, how big a mistake I've made to underestimate the Russian mob boss. When the tension of the room becomes so thick like desert air, the door burst open tearing it and making our heads snap to the direction, except the Russian beauty. "Boss, wait. She has Landon." The guard who's interrupted the boss and his little slaves from ending my sweet little life, adds quickly. "What?" Katherine, the girlfriend of Landon almost screams, glaring at me like she's gonna eat me one piece. But the Russian beauty doesn't bulge or tense a bit as if he's aware of everything before they can even happen. "Just order me, Volkov. I'll kill this bitch right now!" Katherine hisses as she moved forward slightly with a gun pointed at my skull. "No, you can't. Use your fucking brain, not your tits. Landon has our sixty million dollars with him from the last deal with the Arabians and we've got no single clue where he is right now, except this bitch." The guard speaks harshly at Katherine. Sixty fucking million dollars?! I feel my eyes popped out of their sockets. "Then I think we should keep this little vixen alive for a while guys." Their boss finally speaks coldly, digging his fingers in my wound as I let out a painful cry. "And you think I'd ever spit a word out to you? How cocksure!" I hiss as I feel my body going numb due to the unbearable pain. I try to elbow him but my hands are already behind my back in his tight hold. "Oh, you will, malen'kiy viksen." Again his hot breath fans against my earlobe as he speaks Russian with his sexy melodious voice, suddenly making my legs turn into jelly and goosebumps rise all over my body. [Russian- Little Vixen] All of my dark fantasy dies down when the asshole let go of me all of a sudden as I lose my balance and collapse on the ground. "Let her rot in this room and starve without medication until she speaks about Landon, and then kill her." He orders his men looking directly into my eyes without a void of emotion. His emerald gaze is so cold to freeze my entire body and face too hard to scare the hell out of me. Fucking asshole. "You'll pay for this." I snarl angrily. With a sly smirk, he simply left the room with my blood and dust all over his expensive suit as everyone in the room followed him behind, leaving no room for me to debate further. As soon as the Russian Cobra leaves with his associates, a guard enters the room and throws somebody on the ground beside me. My head snaps toward the person on its own before meeting the familiar person, groaning and wailing in pain. Her eyes widen when she looks at me as if I'd grown two heads. "Well, hello to you too." I roll my eyes and look around. "Why the fuck am I here?" Lucy gasps. "I'm the person who should ask that question. Why the fuck are you here? You're supposed to go somewhere very far from the city." I scowl. "Oh, I was in my apartment and packing up for leaving the city. But suddenly the curly hair, I mean Andrey, burst into my apartment with his men and kidnapped me again." She sighs dramatically. "And why on earth you're in your fucking apartment? Gosh, how could you be so stupid?" I throw my head back and slap my forehead. "Well, I thought they won't check my apartment. I had a lot of money in my closet. I had to rescue them. But those bastards took all of my money." Lucy wails with fake tears. "Very good job. I got a fucking bullet in my arm to rescue you but you're worrying about your motherfucking money? Good thing that they didn't kill you on the spot. Now you're welcome to rot in this cell with me and die from starving." If I had a bit of energy, I would kill this bitch right now. "Oh my God, you got shot! Shit, you're bleeding badly." Lucy quickly sits up and throws me a concerned look. Ripping half of my already torn shirt, Lucy wraps it around my wounded arm and tied it up tightly. The good thing is, it somehow helps with the bleeding. But the bad thing is, I'm now only in one of the sexiest bras in my closet. Fortunately, Lucy didn't care to ask me why on earth I decided to wear this in a horrible mission like this. I wish embarrassment had a limit for me today. "Why are you being angry? I apologize. It's just, how could I leave you alone? You forgot we're sisters." She pouts, looking anywhere but my face. "What the— You intentionally came here? I'll kill you, Maxwell!" I scream top of my lungs. This bitch is just dead! I can't believe everything I did for her went in vain! "Well, love you too." She grins cheekily but instantly gasps when I slap her head. "Ouch! Did you see the boss? Oh my fucking goodness! He's just so fucking—" "Don't! Don't you dare finish that sentence. I know, right? But look what he and his men did to me, us. I now realize why he's the devil to the underworld. Lucifer is so sexy and good-looking too but from inside he's just ugliest and so fucking horrible. He can change his face to manipulate people. That's what Ivan Volkov is. He's no less than Lucifer." I look at Lucy who gasps and applauds in admiration, making me scowl at her. This bitch's never serious. "But what now? We're not the rotting-in-a-cell type girls. You have a mission to complete." She sighs, dropping her head on my wounded shoulder that makes me cry out in pain. "You bitch! You've to do this right now?!" "Oops, I'm so sorry! I just forgot!" "What do you keep in mind except robbery?" I clutch the shoulder and take a deep breath. "Stop insulting my occupation!" "Whatever. We're going to operate 'Plan B', seducing the boss and his men." My lips tilt up with a devilish smirk as Lucy looks at me in awe. This is gonna be the most challenging thing I've ever done in my so fucked up life.♪♪ New Rules • Dua Lipa ✿✿✿ LILAH "Everything can't be solved with violence. Violence is not an answer. Let us go, pookie." Well, that sounds so stupid of me. I let out a desperate sigh and glare at the guard who's standing as rigid as a concrete pillar, eyes fixed on the wall with all the interest of a bored teenager, not caring to bulge or acknowledge the two miserable women in front of his feet, bleeding, wailing their hearts out and throwing almost all the curses exist in the world over him. Hours crawl by as my condition's worsening for the bleeding but my mouth's on a marathon of complaints. The dumb Russian Cobra is still MIA. I know he's true to his words. But his condition is more complicated than a Rubik's Cube. If I don’t spill Landon’s location, I’m dead. But if I do, well, still I'm dead. But the most important thing is, I need some alone time with the dumb Russian boss to grill him about what he did to Robbie which I can't do right now because there's a hig
In the new dimly lit cell of the servant's rooms which is more like a byre, the scent of my own blood and decay lingers heavily in the air, mingling with the overpowering stench of unwashed sheets and stale sweat. The single bed, with its malodorous sheets, is barely large enough to fit one person, let alone two women. A tiny closet, devoid of anything useful save for a few scuttling cockroaches, stands ominously in one corner, and a small, grimy bathroom completes the dismal surroundings.“Ouch! Stop looking at my tits and do your work properly!” My voice comes out sharper, a mixture of pain and fury fueling the harshness of my words. I flinch as the needle pierces my flesh, the pain radiating from the wound, a stark reminder of the violence I’ve endured. My eyes snap to the man hunched over me, ostensibly tending to my injuries, but his gaze is fixed not on his work, but on the bloodied remnants of my bra struggling to cover my exposed chest.The guards, in their infinite incompet
Lost in the haze of my sweet, deadly nightmare, I didn't realize when sleep claimed me until a sudden jolt pulls me back to reality."What?" I snap, groggy and disoriented, as I rub my eyes, squinting at the two hulking guards who barely fit in the cramped room."The boss demands your presence," one of them speaks, his voice cold and mechanical.I glance at my side. Lucy, oblivious to the world, is sprawled out like a snoring pig, her mouth agape and limbs splayed awkwardly. I turn back to the guards, who are already growing impatient."Like this?" I ask with a shrug, gesturing at my disheveled state-a blood-stained pink bra and black jeans, nothing more.One of the guards huffs in annoyance and tosses a black shirt at my face. Thankfully, it smells clean, though it's three sizes too big. I'm not complaining. At least they give me something to wear.I quickly slip it on, then limp after the guards, wincing as I clutch my bandaged arm. It feels as if the weight of the world has crushed
♪♪Toxic • Khelani (slowed+reverb)✿✿✿IVAN “YOU think you uncovered my secrets? No, little vixen. I allowed you into my world. I let you step into my trap.” The words slither from my lips like poison, each syllable deliberate, meant to unravel her from within. I watch as Lilah Daniels—Robert Daniels' sister—falters, her lips parting in shock, but the cunning witch quickly hides it, pretending she’s still in control. She’s so convinced that she’s playing this game well, that she’s outsmarting me. But she doesn’t realize that she’s been my puppet from the start.Lilah Daniels... Collecting her information was as easy as opening a door. But the way she cleared her information from everywhere, amused me more than I thought. She’s been defying expectations from the very beginning. I don’t usually concern myself with surprises—they’re a sign of weakness, of a lapse in control. But she’s different.In twenty-seven years, I’ve encountered every type of woman. They're all the same, naive, i
IVAN"You're really letting that witch stay in this house? I can't fucking believe it," Andrey snaps, his voice thick with disbelief. "She'll kill us all, one by one," he continues, his voice trembling with barely contained rage.I can see the concern and fury in his eyes, the kind that seeps in when you realize you're dealing with someone beyond your control. But I’m not interested in his cowardice.That little Daniels slaughtered five of my men, she kidnapped Landon, put one of the warehouse guards in a coma, and damn, she contused Maxim’s cock.Damien, my right hand, leans back in his chair, unimpressed. "Shame on you, Andrey," he sneers. "You sound like a fucking pussy. That bitch would be dead before she even gets close to us."Maxim, still nursing his bruised cock, sniffs pitifully. "She killed my cock. It's not standing anymore." he mutters, the words barely escaping his lips."RIP, Maxim’s cock," Boris quips with a hollow laugh, his expression somewhere between humor and amu
♪♪ Diamond - Rihanna✿✿✿LILAHWho the hell does he think he is?He actually believes I lost the game before it even started? No. He’s wrong—so damn wrong.The game has just begun, and by the end of it, I’ll have won. I’ll kill him. Destroy his precious little empire and find my brother.Lucy paces frantically as I finish recounting what went down in Ivan's office. Her face twists with panic, her voice rising. "So, what now? He knows about you—your whole plan. He’s got his eyes on us, and we can’t make a damn move without him knowing. If he finds out where Robert is, we’re done. All three of us. You can’t just sit here, doing nothing. Do something!""Shh!" I snap, my eyes darting to the corners of the room. "There could be cameras, microphones—God knows what. Keep your voice down."Lucy blinks, then nods, dropping her tone to a harsh whisper. "But what the hell do we do? We can’t stay here. This place is crawling with guards, cameras. We’re trapped. They’ve even posted three guards ri
Lilah's POV: The guard returns a few minutes later, flinging the door open. "The boss doesn't want to talk to you," he declares flatly, then turns and walks away. Lucy and I exchange shocked looks, but a surge of rage rises inside me. "You see? They're going to leave us here until we die. Oh my god, I can't breathe in this room," Lucy whimpers, her voice trembling. "I told you, we're leaving. And I mean it. If we can't get out of this cell, we'll never escape," I snap, frustration seeping into my voice. I stride toward the door and knock sharply. The guard storms back, face twisted in anger as he swings it open again. "What the hell is your problem, bitch?" he growls. What is it with everyone calling me that? I glance past him and notice the other guard isn’t there. This is my chance. Without hesitation, I drive my fist into his face. Pain shoots through my hand; his skin is like iron. But the blow makes him stumble back, furious. He lurches forward, ready to hit m
Lilah's POV:I head down the stairs, each step filling the silence of the mansion. I make my way to the kitchen to find Lucy. But as I approach the kitchen, the quiet is shattered by the sound of yelling.I pause at the doorway, taking in the scene. A tall blonde stands in the center of the room, glaring down at Lucy, who’s holding an empty coffee cup, her face irritated. The blonde woman is stunning, in a sharp, cruel way—perfectly sculpted cheekbones, model-like figure, long legs that belong on a runway. But the look she’s giving Lucy is nothing but nasty and bitchy."How dare you, bitch!" she shrieks, voice like nails on a chalkboard. "How could you ruin my dress? Do you know how much this costs?" She flicks at the coffee stain, a dark blotch spreading across her expensive nude designer dress, her fury radiating like heat.“Oh, how on earth would an ugly pathetic maid like you know the price?”“Oh fuck off. I'm not a maid and I'm not ugly. Look at yourself. All the beauty is screa
Lilah's POV : The sun blazed high above, casting a golden glow over Aswan as we wandered through the lively, bustling markets. Stalls lined the narrow pathways, brimming with vibrant treasures—handwoven rugs in jewel-toned patterns, shimmering trinkets of silver and gold, and baskets overflowing with fragrant spices. The air was thick with the mingling scents of cumin, saffron, and burning incense, creating a heady atmosphere that seemed to hum with life. I stopped at nearly every stall, marveling at the craftsmanship and chatting with the vendors, my hands greedily picking out souvenirs. A small carved ankh, a delicate copper bracelet, and a brightly colored scarf soon found their way into my ever-growing collection of purchases. Behind me, Ivan followed silently, a bemused expression on his face as he balanced a tower of bags that I had thrust upon him. The sight of this tall, intimidating man carrying my colorful loot like some overburdened porter was almost too much to bear. “
Lilah's POV :The golden sun hovered low on the horizon, casting a fiery reflection across the Nile’s rippling surface. I leaned against the railing of the boat, letting the gentle breeze caress my skin and carry with it the earthy scent of the river. My fingers trailed lazily through the air, tracing invisible patterns as the tranquility of the moment wrapped around me like a warm embrace. It was a picture of serenity—palm trees swayed gracefully along the shoreline, distant minarets pierced the crimson sky, and the silhouettes of camels moved in slow, deliberate strides across the golden dunes. Yet, the calm outside couldn’t quiet the storm inside me.Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of Ivan standing a few steps away, his tall, imposing figure softened by the amber glow of the setting sun. His profile was sharp, his ocean-blue eyes fixed on the horizon with an intensity that belied the peaceful scene. There was something unnervingly beautiful about the way he stood th
Lilah's POV :The morning starts like any other in Ivan Volkov’s world—calculated and efficient. But for me, Lilah Daniels, it feels anything but ordinary. Sitting in the lavish living room of Ivan’s penthouse, my fingers toy with the edge of my coffee mug, nervously glancing at Ivan. He leans back in his chair with that maddeningly calm expression, scrolling through his phone like a man with all the time in the world.“So,” I finally ask, my curiosity getting the better of me, “why did you call everyone over this early?”He glances up at me, his piercing gaze making my breath hitch. “Pack your bags. We’re leaving for Egypt tonight.”The words hang in the air like a thunderclap. Egypt? The idea feels surreal. It takes me a moment to register the excited chatter of our friends—Lucy and Maxime—who are just as taken aback by Ivan’s sudden announcement.“Wait, wait,” Lucy exclaims, “you’re serious? Egypt? Like, pyramids and camels and—oh my God!”Ivan’s lips twitch into a faint smirk. “Ye
Ivan’s POV: (Past)The night is dark, the air thick with tension as Mia storms into my office, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floors. Her face is twisted with anger, the flush of fury painting her cheeks a bright red. She’s upset—no, more than upset. She’s furious.“Mia,” I begin, my voice flat, a warning in it, but she doesn’t seem to care. She’s already too far gone, too deep in her own rage to hear reason.“You’re a fucking bastard, Ivan!” she spits out, her eyes flashing with fire. “You make me look like a fool!”I stand from behind my desk, the chair scraping loudly against the floor, and look at her. She’s trembling, her hands shaking as she throws a stack of papers off the desk in a burst of anger. I don’t react—don’t flinch. I’ve seen her like this before, and I know exactly where this is going.“You think I don’t know what’s been going on?” Her voice rises, filling the room, but I’m already tired of hearing it. I don’t want to listen to her accusations, to her
Lilah's POV :I couldn't bring myself to look back at Ivan. His voice, that deep, commanding tone, sliced through the air, but I refused to acknowledge him. My feet moved quickly, carrying me away from him, away from the suffocating feeling that had begun to wrap around my chest the moment I’d met his eyes. I didn’t want to see him, didn’t want to hear his voice, didn’t want anything to do with him right now. The weight of his gaze still lingered, like a mark I couldn’t wash off.Lucy, always tuned into my moods, must’ve sensed it. She moved in step with me, her usual teasing smile replaced by a softer look. “Ignore him,” she whispered, though her tone was more of an understanding than an order. “You don’t owe him anything.”I exhaled, grateful for her presence. But my heart was a storm that I couldn’t escape, no matter how far I walked. Every step away from him felt like a battle, a slow pull toward some strange, uncharted space where I could try to forget him—if only for a few hours
Lilah’s POV :The hallway stretches endlessly ahead, dimly lit and eerily quiet except for the faint sound of my heels clicking against the polished floor. My heart feels lighter after talking to Lucy; her unwavering optimism has a way of grounding me. For the first time in days, I almost feel normal. Almost.But as I near Ivan’s bedroom, a soft, muffled sound reaches my ears. Laughter—low, sultry, and distinctly feminine. My steps falter. Mia.I shake my head, trying to dismiss the sinking feeling in my stomach. Maybe she’s just talking to him. Ivan wouldn’t... would he?With hesitant steps, I approach the slightly ajar door. The flicker of warm light spills out, illuminating the cold hallway in hues of amber. My breath hitches as I peek inside, and the sight hits me like a sledgehammer to the chest.There they are—Mia and Ivan—entangled in an intimate embrace. Her perfectly manicured fingers are tangled in his dark hair, and her lips press against his with a hunger that makes me fee
Lilah’s POV : The morning started with a mission: convincing Ivan Volkov, of all people, to let us leave the house. It had been days since Lucy and I had stepped outside, and the need to breathe fresh air and feel sunlight on my skin was overwhelming. Ivan, however, was a fortress of resistance. “You don’t need to go anywhere,” he said coolly, sipping his coffee at the breakfast table. “Ivan,” I argued, crossing my arms. “You can’t keep us locked up forever. We need normalcy. A simple shopping trip won’t kill anyone.” He raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. “It might, considering who we are.” Lucy chimed in, batting her lashes dramatically. “Oh, come on, Mr. Big Bad Mafia Boss. Don’t you want to see us happy? What’s a little retail therapy compared to the joy of seeing us smile?” Ivan stared at her like she’d grown another head, but I caught the tiniest twitch at the corner of his mouth. Damien and Andrey, standing nearby, exchanged amused glances. Maxi, always the cheerful one, join
Lilah’s POV :The moon hangs low in the sky, its silver glow spilling through the sheer curtains of the room. My heart races as I sit on the edge of the bed, my hands fidgeting in my lap. The air feels heavy, almost suffocating, with unspoken tension. Ivan stands by the window, his tall frame illuminated by the dim light. He’s shirtless, his muscular back taut with restrained energy, and I can’t tear my eyes away.“Why do you always make things so difficult, Lilah?” His voice is low, rough, and carries a weight that presses against my chest.“I’m not the one keeping secrets,” I shoot back, though my voice trembles.He turns to face me, his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine, and in that moment, the room seems to shrink. His gaze is unreadable, a mix of frustration, longing, and something darker that makes my skin prickle.“You think you know everything, but you don’t,” he says, stepping closer. “You have no idea what I’ve been through, what I’ve sacrificed.”“Then tell me,” I whispe
Lilah's POV :“She did this?” he asked, his voice deceptively soft, yet carrying a dangerous edge that sent a shiver down my spine.I nodded, my voice barely a whisper. “It’s nothing, really. Lucy took care of it.”His thumb brushed close to the scratch, and for a fleeting moment, I thought I saw something that resembled concern flicker in his cold gray eyes. But it was gone as quickly as it appeared, replaced by the steel mask I had come to associate with him.Ivan straightened, his imposing frame towering over me. “Mia will pay for this,” he said flatly, as though he were discussing a mundane business matter rather than a woman’s fury.I swallowed hard, unsure of how to respond. Part of me wanted to demand an explanation—why he allowed someone like Mia to stay in his orbit, why I was even here in the first place—but the words refused to come out. His presence was suffocating, an invisible force that silenced me.“Stand up,” he commanded, his tone leaving no room for argument.I hesi