CHAPTER 62 SOPHIE Sophie Hills stared back at me in bold black letters. I blinked rapidly. It might not be me; there are a million other people bearing the name Sophie. But having the same surname as me is really diabolical. I just kept going, ignoring it—I knew it wasn't for me."Miss Sophie?" I heard someone call my name, and I stopped, looking up to see Scott.I felt a jolt of surprise. How did he know I was coming? Or was it a coincidence?"Hello, Scott. How have you been?" I said, still walking. I just needed to catch a cab first."Can I help you with that?" he said, and before I could refuse, he grabbed my box and dragged it with him.I sighed silently, following him. I just needed the quickest cab to take me to the hotel room, but he moved in the opposite direction."No, this way!" I shouted, snapping at him. He turned to me. "No, Miss, this way. Our cars are parked this way."I stopped dead in my tracks, my eyes narrowing at Scott. I questioned, "What do you mean by 'our car
CHAPTER 63 VINCENZO Once Niko informed me that Sophie's publishing company wanted to do an exclusive case study about me and release it under their publishing brand for more exposure, I quickly told Niko to accept it. Unlike me, I didn't bother to read the content of everything that was said. What I cared about was that they were going to send one of their new editors, and Niko mentioned the name: "Sophie Hills."That was Sophie, so I asked him to accept. Though I was quite hesitant, I wondered if her changing her surname meant she had finally divorced that asshole. I know she must have thrown a lot of tantrums back there in New Jersey, but I'm a little thrilled that she is here with him. And the tacky hotel they paid for her? No, I wasn't going to allow her to stay there. I don't like her being exposed to strangers. She is going to stay in my penthouse for the duration of her visit. The company said she has five days, but I'm extending it to seven. So now I have seven days to win h
CHAPTER 64SOPHIE Once he left, I slammed the door and heaved a deep sigh of relief. I can't believe I almost forgot myself in his arms. That wasn't the plan. The plan wasn't to let him fuck me, even if I was really craving to have a dick inside my pussy. The plan was to change him and make him normal again. I can't let him drag me along and get deep into his madness or under his wings, where he gets to order me around.But still, I'm a little surprised that he really proposed a dinner date. That was quite unlike him. He does say it’s not his kind of thing, but I guess everyone always has to adjust to whatever they really want. I walked over to the window and peeped out to check if I could see any traces of their car, but it was gone. I still can't bring myself to believe that he agreed to leave me alone in his penthouse since I wasn't ready to accommodate him just yet.Later that night, I had a solo girls' night inside the penthouse. I made myself some sa
CHAPTER 65SOPHIE “I asked my boys who were on patrol last night until this morning, and they said there was no one around this morning or even last night,” Vincenzo started to explain once he walked inside.“I think you're just a little paranoid due to how terrifying the dream must have been for you,” he said, his eyes glazing outside. I just sat on the couch, covered in a blanket and refusing to say another word. I wasn't paranoid; I knew what I saw. I was very sure of it. It was her—the same woman who was about to clip my fingernails in my dream.She was standing across the street on a bike, staring at me. It was like she had been there for a long time, stalking me. I was looking at her when I noticed she was standing there. I only lost sight of her when my phone fell off the table, and I turned to pick it up.Once I moved my gaze from her, she moved.Vin can say how paranoid he thinks I am, but I know that I'm not.After taki
CHAPTER 66VINCENZO She nodded in response, and I helped her into her room. I stood at arm's length after I oiled her body and helped her put on her panties and bra. Once she started getting dressed, I excused myself and went to the sitting room. The only way I could control my throbbing erection was to walk away and adjust it so no one would easily notice. I thought about joining Jane and Sophie in the bath, but that would be highly insensitive since she was clearly terrified from a nightmare.I made my way to the balcony, closing the glass door right behind me. I took out my phone and quickly dialed Niko's number.He picked up on the first ring. “Hello?” I said in an urgent tone. “I need you to track down Kitty and find out the exact places she was at last night until this morning. Do that now!”“Is there any problem, Vin?” Niko asked, clearly confused, but I sighed impatiently.“Just do as I say and tell me all the places she visited last night. I need to know if she was anywhere
CHAPTER 67.SOPHIE I made my way into the building using Vincenzo's card. I could see the glares, the surprised looks, and the gawking as if they hadn't seen me before. I knew a lot of them had questions about why I was back after suddenly disappearing for so long. Well, I owed no one an apology for my actions or what I chose to do, so I just walked past them and headed upstairs, where Niko ushered me to Vincenzo's office.“Welcome back, Miss Sophie,” he said with a soft smile, and I flashed him a controlled smirk.“Thank you, Niko!”Settling down on one of Vincenzo's plush couches, I made myself comfortable while wondering why he wasn’t here yet. How many more minutes did he need to keep taking calls?Sitting back, I couldn’t shake off the feeling of fear that lingered around me. I was overly cautious about my surroundings; my eyes wandered, ensuring she wasn’t coming. I just couldn’t rid myself of the unease that settled in the pit of my stomach. At every little sound, my eyes dart
CHAPTER 68VINCENZOI noticed Sophie hesitated to get out of the car and enter the penthouse. It seems she still believes a woman was watching her. Niko assured me that Kitty was nowhere near my penthouse last night; she visited her mother's husband down in Houston and couldn't return the same day. Sophie must be hallucinating. The dream she had must have been so vivid that it has left a lasting impact on her. I considered suggesting that I stay with her in the penthouse, but I didn't want it to seem like I was desperate. Truth be told, I am desperate for her since she came back into my life, but I need to hide that urge and maintain the appearance that I've changed in some ways. I've sent her flowers, taken her to dinner, and shared lunch with her. I plan to do even more if it helps win her back. “Don’t you think we should see a doctor?” I asked, concerned. She looked up at me, frowning. “You really think I’m losing my mind, right?” “Of course not!” I defended quickly, raising
CHAPTER 69SOPHIE I really don't know how we got here.I don't know how I let him kiss me and give in to him so quickly.My hands were on his crotch, and his dick was hard as hell!Yes, I wanted it. I wanted to taste it in my mouth. I wanted to feel it inside me.I wanted my hands tied to the bed frame. I wanted my legs chained to the frame while he fucked me.Yes, that is what I want right now. Each of his kisses and his tongue tangling made my clit wet.He slowly let me down onto the bed, as if he were scared I would get injured.I sat up and lunged for his belt immediately, undoing it hastily, but he stopped me.“Do you really want this?” he asked worriedly, and I stylishly nodded my head.He let his trousers down, and his cock twitched in front of my face.A satisfying feeling filled me, and I trailed my tongue along the sides, looking at him to gauge his reaction.I slowly took it all into my mouth and then let it out again. I poured some saliva over it and gagged on it, deep-th
CHAPTER 83 SOPHIE. My body tensed up, and my muscles turned rigid with fear. When his hands ran around my shoulders again, I shivered. I wondered who the hell he was. He wasn't just a mere Robert. Something wasn't adding up. How did he know Vincenzo so well, or was he just trying to guess, perhaps just a coincidence? “What do you think, dear?” He finally let me go and proceeded to sit back in front of me. I felt a deep wave of relief wash over me. I took the opportunity to drag my seat back and pushed myself forward, forcing my feet to stand even if my legs were now shaky. I felt a chill run down my spine, raising the hairs on the back of my neck. “With all due respect, sir, like I said earlier, I'm not interested,” I reminded him. Letting out a sigh, I moved to walk out. “If you'll excuse me, I would love to leave.” “Not so quickly, Sophie.” He jerked up from his chair and quickly made his way to me. “Come on, why are you suddenly acting tough, huh? Vincenzo can hit, and I can't
CHAPTER 82 SOPHIE I still can't believe that Robert tried to come all up on me. For a second, I thought he was a responsible guy with the way he stood up for me against Emma. Asshole! Did he really ask me to come bounce on his dick? Ewww! It was time to go home, and I packed up my things, ready to cruise in my new car. I was no longer staying in the company's lounge; I would be living in a short-let apartment down the street until I was able to scout for a house. Staying in the company lounge had always been a hassle with the crowd of coworkers who had just moved in. I love my space, and staying there only made my space public. Once I was done, I picked up my car keys and made my way to the garage to get my car and drive back home. From afar, I could hear the sound of a car engine. When I looked, it was Robert. He revved his car before driving out of the lane and taking a U-turn to head toward the gate. Unlike every other day when he was done with work, he stopped at my desk to giv
CHAPTER 81 SOPHIE The tension in the room was palpable. I could feel the atmosphere shift from what it was a few minutes ago, and right now I couldn't tell why I didn't feel very comfortable drinking with Robert. Aside from the fact that I knew Emma would go around spreading different stupid rumors, I just felt like Robert wasn't really genuine. I love to come to my job and do what I have to do. Once I'm done, I leave and don't get into a personal relationship with my boss or even my colleagues.I stayed still, sipping my wine silently. The only sound that could be heard was that of the wine pouring down Robert’s throat. He flashed me a smile and dropped his cup on the table. “I didn't know you were going to smash it so easily. How is it with Vincenzo? I have heard a lot of tales about him, and I'm surprised he had such a good sense of humor when you were interviewing him. Is there anything you think I should know?”I raised my brows. “I don't get you, sir?”He chuckled. “Come on, S
CHAPTER 80SOPHIE Someone like Emma calling me a whore is quite diabolical.I mean, that is her profession. She does that for a living. I see what she wears to get Robert’s attention, just like she was screwing our former boss, and now she stands in front of me accusing me of whoring myself out to get a BMW?Such a clumsy bitch. I just rolled my eyes and chose not to engage with her. I wouldn't give her the satisfaction of seeing me riled up. I'm just a new car owner. I will let broke bitches holler. That is the best they can do. Barking dogs don’t bite.“What?” she scoffed. “You can’t speak anymore? Cat got your tongue now, huh?”“Go on, bitch! Speak! I see you have no evidence to refute my claims,” she snarled, and I just rolled my eyes.Soon, the door creaked open, and it was Robert. Every staff member quickly returned to their tasks, scurrying back to their respective seats now that the CEO was here. Emma, on the other hand, forced a smile and leaned in close to my desk like she
CHAPTER 79 SOPHIE “Hello, are you missing Sophie?” One of the airport workers walked up to me and asked as I alighted from the jet.I stopped scrolling through my phone to find an Uber and turned to him. “Yes, I'm Sophie. Any problems?”Before he spoke, I refocused on my phone, searching for the closest Uber from the airport to my workplace. I just knew Emma wouldn't spare me if I dared to show up late today. She hadn't seen me for seven consecutive days, and I'm sure her patience was wearing thin.That clueless bitch!“Ma'am, your car is parked that way,” the young man said, pointing to the garage. My eyes followed his gesture, and I saw a covered car. I gulped before turning back to him.“I’m sorry I could have come out earlier, but I was a little busy and didn’t notice when you dropped off. Mr. Vincenzo said you have the keys; I’m going to open it up for you now.”For a moment, it felt like I was in a fairy tale. My face lit up with excitement as I approached the car, and the man
CHAPTER 78VINCENZOI know something is wrong, but she isn’t willing to speak to me about it. After she went upstairs, her attitude and everything changed. When we came into the party, she was very much excited. What changed?I tried to talk to her in the car, but she wasn't even listening. Her mind was elsewhere. It hurt to see my kitten this way. Just when I thought I had gotten her back, now there’s a last-minute misunderstanding. She keeps saying it’s about work, but I know that it isn’t. Sophie is a resilient woman, and everything that happens at work would never affect her daily life or ruin her mood.It was at the party. I'm sure of it. I’m a hundred percent certain that something went down at the party, and I can't wait to call my mother and ask her if she knows any of the people who met Sophie and what they said to her that made her feel this way. But for now, I wanted to make sure I gave her the new car keys. After our misunder
CHAPTER 77SOPHIE I walked out with my heart pounding in my chest. I took the stairs, walking very fast as if scared she might be trailing me. I barely even knew her or her name to explain what she had just told me. For now, I couldn't stop to think about what she said. All I could think of was getting the hell out of this party. I didn't feel like staying anymore; I just wanted to leave. It seemed like the majority of the guests were psychos. I took the hallway leading to the elevator, and after a few minutes, it beeped. I pressed the button, waiting patiently for it to slide open. Once it did, I made my way out. On reaching downstairs, where the main party was happening, I met Vincenzo. He quickly approached me with a concerned look. “What happened, Sophie? I’ve been looking for you all over the place. Did you get lost coming down here?”I shook my head and forced a smile. “No, I didn’t. I just stopped to use the restroom; that was all that to
CHAPTER 76SOPHIE I forced a smile, turning to Vincenzo, and he nodded, giving me the go-ahead to follow his mother. My heart skipped a beat as I followed her. She held tightly to my hand as she navigated through the crowd of guests, and finally, we were in the hallway. She let me go and heaved a deep sigh of relief."Have you met Foxy?" she asked, and I nodded."Yes, ma'am. I met her a few minutes ago, and we exchanged pleasantries."She nodded and flashed me a smile before we continued. I couldn't really tell where she was taking me. It felt like I was now part of the family with the way they were welcoming me in. For the next couple of minutes, we walked down a large, straight hallway, and then we finally arrived at the large lounge on the right. Once we got there, she pushed the door open, and a deep wave of nervousness washed over me when I saw the crowd inside.It looked like there was another party happening in there. I couldn't quite figure out what was going on. The next min
CHAPTER 75.SOPHIE The world seemed to pause. The room fell into a heavy silence, broken only by gasps. Vincenzo wasn’t lying; everyone was holding their breath as they stared at me. I froze for a moment, his eyes piercing into mine—both shocked and amused.“Oh my goodness!” The MC’s voice snapped everyone back to the stage. “That was spectacular! Is there anyone who can do better than this?”He looked around before continuing, “Okay then, it’s sold to the damsel sitting over there.”The room erupted into applause, and I felt a thrilling twist of excitement in my stomach. It felt exhilarating to have so many eyes on me, and bargaining at the auction was thrilling.But Vincenzo's face twisted into a frown as he leaned closer. “You’re making a lot of people aware of who you are. Right now, I feel like punishing you!”I smiled and rolled my eyes. “Go ahead and do it. I want to be punished for acting like a child.”He scoffed and looked away for a moment before grabbing my arm. “Let’s go