Author's point of view...
As they were left in the room alone, that middle-aged man couldn't wait any longer, he trailed his fingers on Izzy's fair body. She flinched when his creepy hands touched her shoulder.She immediately jolted away and picked up the bottle of wine on the table.The man frowned. She knew that she couldn't act recklessly because, with her little frame, she was not a match for him.She took the glass and poured the wine into it. Offering the glass of wine to him, she said seductively,"Why don't we drink first, Mr Cameron"The man was very pleased and looked at her with a lustful gaze. He took another glass and offered her a drink as well."Why don't you drink along, darling?"Izzy's smile was stiff as she endured the disgust and took the wine but she knew drinking this wine was an invitation to problems. She brought the wine to her mouth and at the last moment took the wine away. That man gulped down the wine in one go.As Mr Cameron approached her, she instantly moved away,"Sorry, I need to go to the washroom."Izzy did not wait for him to respond and quickly got up and walked towards the door.He noticed that she wanted to escape and grabbed her hand and yanked her back to himself.Izzy struggled as he pinned her on the couch."Want to escape..chick...!" he pressed his lips against her neck, "In your dreams..."Izzy couldn't think straight.What should I do...! What should I do...!?? She muttered to herself as tears welled up in her eyes. That man was so heavy and domineering that she tried hard to push him away but that man didn't budge.Will her struggle end here?What her plans were, and where she was having trouble?Everything was ruined...! Every hope was gone. She couldn't save herself let alone save her brothers. It was all a trap, from the beginning.How could she be so foolish??Right at the moment when she was ready to give up on herself, her hand accidentally touched something hard on the table.The wine bottle. At that time she could only think about escaping this hell, nothing more. Just in a blink of an eye, she picked up the bottle and with a loud thud, hit it on that baldy's bare head.As the man fell from above her, blood spurted down his forehead and quickly gathered on the ground, causing him to cry out in agony.Izzy saw her opportunity to go and sprinted to the door, attempting to use his VIP card to unlock it.The man held his wound and chased after her. His bodyguards were standing outside the room and he commanded them to get the girl."Chase her! Get the bitch" he shouted in a painful trembling voice,"Get her no matter dead or alive"Izzy could barely run more than a few feet before the well-built bodyguards caught up with her.Panic swept through her as she glanced left and right.Where should I go...!She was trembling with fear and her hands and legs seemed to get paralysed because of shock. She just hit someone, and if he caught her, he would undoubtedly make her pay for her actions.Unable to find another option, she dashed towards the VIP elevator and climbed inside. She pressed the button randomly for the topmost floor and waited for the door to close.Although she assumed that the guards would not catch up, they sprinted in her direction as soon as they noticed her getting into the VIP elevator.Shit...! Hell no...!But just as they were about to reach out, the door of the elevator closed saving her some breath. Heaving a breath of relief, she stared at the button she pressed randomly.Based on Rose's description of the place, she knows nothing beyond the sixth floor.About the topmost floor, Rose said particularly that no one is allowed to go there. She did not know what was waiting for her on the topmost floor. But she literally doesn't have any other way out.The elevator door opened with a click soon after, and she slipped out of it in a hurry. In front of her was another completely different world that she had never seen before. If the fourth place where she was before could be called the palace, this place must be called the heaven itself.Superior silk carpets lined the hallway, and several magnificent artworks adorned the walls.There were just a few golden doors in that dimly illuminated hallway, each door had a caution written on it."Don't enter without permission"These were the VIP private suits of this bar where no one dared to enter without permission.She surveyed her surroundings before hurriedly going through the one open door in front of her.Luckily, there was low lighting in the room, and plenty of ladies were already dancing to the music and offering beverages to the guests. In that room, there seemed to be a party going on. Izzy was at a loss for what to do next, her only thought was to blend in with the crowd.All of the ladies were dressed very sexily. Keeping out of sight, Izzy made her way to the room bar in the corner.Reaching over to a man's side, who was leaning on the sofa with his eyes closed. She poured wine with her trembling hands, for the one reclining on the sofa after grabbing a random bottle of champagne.She thought that the man was calm and might not notice her presence and she could hide herself there.But when Izzy lifted her gaze to look at him, a cold shiver ran down her spine. That man was hiding his face behind a black mask, so she was unable to see his face.Despite wearing the mask, it didn't reduce his charm. He looked like one of the most handsome imaginary characters from a beautiful painting. But she could still feel a dark and murderous aura around him.Though she didn't know who he was, Izzy was sure by one glance that this man was not someone to mess with.That man was none other than Robert, Robert Erickson, the CEO of Erickson Groups as well as the most dangerous Mafia lord, The Black Panther himself.They had just cracked a deal and right after the meeting, his people wanted to celebrate. The party had just begun.As Robert was never interested in such parties, he wanted to leave but his men begged him to stay and he annoyingly sat on the sofa to grab a drink. When Izzy rushed over to his side, Robert cast his cold gaze down to the girl who was lying at his feet.It wasn't a new thing, it happened wherever he went, women starved to throw themselves on him and struggle to get his attention.He thought Izzy was the same. Behaving hideously and mysteriously to grab his attention.Despicable...! He thought in his mind.But as he gave her another look, he saw she was quite different from others.Though a little girl, her back was beautiful, and she had made a big effort to dress up sexily. Her full breasts were visible to him from his angle. She didn't need to do anything.She was already the most stunning person in the room just by bending over on her knees. Though she looked so unique and attractive, Robert closed his eyes not to give the girl the slightest attention.After all, girls were never his things...!Abruptly, a loud noise disturbed them all. Several guys burst through the door. A man jerked up on his legs and ran towards them."What the hell are you guys doing here? Do you even know whose room is this?"That was the floor manager and the one in charge of the VIP private suits, he snapped in terror. He wasn't afraid of those brats who entered just now, but his blood dried as he thought about what his distinguished guest would do to him for this disturbance."We're looking for someone!"Rolling his eyeballs all around, the leader of the bodyguards muttered.Izzy froze when pouring the wine. With all the power she possessed, she buried her head, minimizing her own presence.Robert glared at the men without any emotion. His glare was enough to make someone die a hundred times and the manager and Robert's other men were already shivering from head to toe. He just waved his finger and Mike instantly understood what he meant."Throw them out.", Mike commanded to his men.Izzy took a breath of relief. But before she could believe she was secure, a chilly voice filled the space."Wait..."Izzy's heart skipped a beat as she gently raised her head to look at the person who had spoken in such a chilly tone. Under the mask, she saw two deep brown eyes looking at her.***********Author's point of view..."Throw them out" Mike commanded his men, grasping his boss's increasing irritation every second. As Robert stared at those men, the temperature in the room started dropping.If it goes on like that, Mike was afraid that he would have to taste his Boss's wrath again and he couldn't afford to do that.Mike was already annoyed by the disturbance, anyway. It was extremely uncommon for Robert to let them celebrate, and even rare for his boss to stay with them. If not for keeping a low profile, all these chickens might have been lying dead by now. These men were just seeking death by disturbing the Black Panther. With just a wave of Mike's hand, many men in black uniforms emerged out of nowhere as if they were all invisible just now and stopped the path of the bodyguards before they could take any more action. When compared to the powerful guys in black that surrounded them, those bodyguards were as insignificant as dust on the ground. In just a blink of an e
Author's point of view... As the man's hand approached her shoulder, Izzy became tense and stood up, putting her arms around Robert's neck and sitting on his lap. Robert's entire body tensed up. At that time, all Izzy could think of was to save herself. She knew very well that the masked man beside her was so powerful, powerful enough to make those bodyguards shiver. She thought of using him, if she pretended to be serving the big shot, those bodyguards would not dare to check on her. After all who would dare to touch his woman? As for the dangerous man she was playing with, she thought she could just beg him for forgiveness once the matter with those bodyguards was settled. She had no clue what would happen in the end, even though she knew she was playing with fire. Though trembling in fear, she couldn't think of any other way out. Her small figure almost dissolved in his strong one but his fierce eyes met with her green eyes in shock. Her unique and delicious fragrance f
Author's point of view... Mike understood his boss's command and with just a single gesture, he immediately evacuated the room leaving his boss and that girl alone on his lap. Though Mike's mind was still in a daze, he didn't dare to ask as he was one of the most obedient men in Robert's gang whereas Noah was gawking blankly at his boss. "Mike, did we just see some illusion? It can't be true right?" Mike stared at him but didn't utter a word. What could he say, this thing was simply unbelievable to him too. "Pinch me..." Noah said extending his hand towards Mike when Mike twisted a good amount of flesh on his arm. "Argh... You ¥€ ^¥ € ¢€ €¥€.... Can't you do it a bit gently?" Noah cried out in pain but that made one thing clear though, it wasn't an illusion. It was all real, an unbelievable reality. They all walked out and the other guests that were present in the room were all taken care of. But those men that they had caught were kneeling in the corridor, trembling
Author's point of view... As the saying goes, if you want to lie about something, then do it more confidently and more truly. So that the truth should shrink before it. Izzy could not have helped but feel that this man was more than just an ordinary wealthy man, there was an unavoidably imposing air surrounding him that could reduce anyone to the size of a dot let alone a mere high school student like her. Under his dangerous and intimidating gaze, Izzy felt a shiver run down her spine and she knew that she couldn't afford to offend him as well as she couldn't afford to please him either. He was like a bitter poisonous fruit, not to be consumed. She didn't know who this man was but for her, this man was dangerous. Either his anger or his interest, she can't have both of them. "Aa Iz...Lily..." She stuttered to lie to him and that man immediately saw through her lie. How on earth is it possible for someone to deceive a demon like Robert Erickson and Izzy was just too naive
Author's point of view... "You little thing, did you really think you can just do what you please without any consequences?" His lips twisted into a mocking smile. Izzy wasn't surprised, she anticipated that he was about to do something to her and she was prepared for that. Her jaw clenched as a series of curses stirred in her mind. "Consequences...! That wretch bastard! Pervert! Rapist! Monster....! What did she even do to have those so-called consequences...!" However, she couldn't say anything louder, because if she did, the pill would melt even more. It took another second for him to bounce on her and she resisted him with all the strength she had. He grabbed her hands on both of her sides and smirked. "Guess, I gotta teach you a lesson...." His eyes glinted with an emotion that couldn't be read as he grabbed a hold of her chin, his lips parted as he lustfully stared at her red lips, forcing her into another fierce kiss. "Ah..." Before she knew what was happening,
Author's point of view... After struggling to free her hand, Izzy studied herself before stepping out of the room, her heart still racing from the unexpected encounter with that mysterious man. His words almost scared her to death. Getting out of the room, she met the two restless men staring at her as if they just saw a ghost. "You are still alive..." Mike couldn't believe what he just saw and Noah moved closer and touched her forehead to confirm. "She...!" he turned to look at Mike in disbelief, "She is still alive..." Izzy was startled for a second, but she quickly composed herself. She has already got out of that devil's lair and these people outside are nothing more than some annoying guards. She just has to get rid of these little devils. Plastering a smile on her face, she swallowed all her anxiety and composed herself before speaking. "Aa...Sir was very tired and he fell asleep" Both the men dropped their jaws and gaped at each other when they heard those thin
Author's point of view... Izzy gritted and held back the urge to smack the man in front of her. How much did she cost? What kind of question was that? Is she a toy or something? She disgusted these people, for them women are just things to use. Bloody bastards...! He asked it so casually as if he was talking about the weather but Izzy felt that question as if a painful wound on her body was scratched. She couldn't take the check, as she needed the money to hire a taxi. "Can you lend me some cash? I don't take checks in payments" she said reluctantly. Mike hesitated, that girl's attitude had surprised him so much. Girls like her will be so excitedly willing to accept the check. After all, who doesn't like money? But this girl asked for cash...! He took out his wallet and grabbed some of the bills out of it. "How much?" he asked again. She shot a glance at those bills and blurted out immediately. "Five hundred dollars would be enough..." she mumbled in a hurry. He was
Author's point of view... Looking at the scenario, walking inside became so hard and heavy for her. Each step was like carrying a huge burden on her shoulders. Her heart started thumping in fear. Did something happen to Dad? As just the thought flashed over her mind, her legs seemed to have lost control and she stumbled while walking. No...! It can't be Dad...! It took her all to convince herself that her Dad was strong and healthy, it must not be her Dad in that coffin. Nothing seems to be right. She took a deep breath as she clasped the doorknob tightly. She stepped in bravely after bracing herself a bit. She had to be brave as her Dad taught her to be brave in any sort of situation. However, when she saw the portrait of the deseeded one laid on the table near the coffin, Izzy felt that her head was swirling and she was about to collapse. "Da...Daniel...!!" a desperate moan left her mouth. Her hands immediately covered her mouth and her vision got blurry due to the t
Author's point of view...Just then, the kitchen door creaked open, and Lissa stepped out. She looked pale, her face carrying the weight of guilt and shame that had built up over years. She stopped a few steps away, her gaze glued to the floor. Izzy felt a tug of empathy at the sight of her aunt, who had always been hard on her. But now, seeing Lissa’s pained expression, Izzy understood the complicated truth. Slowly, Lissa took a deep breath and, with trembling hands, sank to her knees in front of Izzy. Her voice was barely a whisper, choked with tears. “Izzy… I don’t deserve your forgiveness, not after the way I treated you. I was so blinded… by jealousy, by my own misunderstandings. I thought—I thought you were Isaac’s mistake, something that reminded me of a betrayal that never even happened.” She covered her face, breaking down. “Stella… your mother… she gave us everything. And I repaid her by hurting her daughter. I’m so ashamed.” Izzy’s heart ached at the rawness in Liss
Author's point of view... The next day, they received an invitation for a family banquet from the Sintclair family. The old patriarch of the Sintclair family had arranged this banquet just for Izzy to introduce her as his granddaughter. After being dressed up, Robert drove them to the Sintclair family mansion, nestled among vast gardens and surrounded by elegance that hinted at generations of stories. Izzy’s nerves tightened as the towering mansion loomed closer, her hand instinctively reaching for Robert’s. He looked over, his eyes warm and steady. “Don’t worry, Izzy,” he murmured, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. “I’m here, every step of the way.” She nodded, offering a small, grateful smile. “Thank you… I don’t think I could do this alone.” They stepped inside, and she was greeted by a room filled with unfamiliar yet strangely welcoming faces. She felt the weight of their gazes, curious, surprised, even delighted. She heard whispers of, "Doesn’t she look just li
Author's point of view... Getting back to the city, Robert immersed himself in his work. It was his way of dealing with grief. Though Izzy was always by his side, they rarely had anything to talk about. They eat together, live together, and sleep together, but there is still a distance between them. After a few days, Robert arranged for Izzy to return to her studies. Though she was so surprised, she was happy to be able to continue her studies. She took a specialization course in psychology. It was her dream to become an efficient Psychologist just like her mother and with her mother's professional books at her assistance, she was destined to exceed in everything. It had been six months since Izzy started college, and she had to stay in her college dormitory as the college she chose was far from the city. Robert missed her so much. He often drove all the way, for hours, to her college just to see her and hug her. Though she wasn't allowed to step out of the dormitory, who
Author's point of view... The day had begun with an air of hope, but it would end differently than anyone could have foreseen. It was a beautiful day, peaceful and filled with happiness scattering everywhere. Robert and Izzy stopped by to have a heartfelt meal with her and Nancy insisted on cooking it herself. Meanwhile, Robert took Izzy to roam around and she enjoyed playing in that beautiful scenery. Fresh air, fragrance of flowers and greenery. It felt like she was in heaven. "This is so beautiful..." Izzy exclaimed and Robert hugged her. "If you like it, we can visit more often in your holidays" "Hmm..." Izzy looked up and Robert smiled. Their cute conversation was interrupted by an affectionate call from Nancy."Kids... come here, the food is ready" When she called, Robert recalled his best days from the past when Nancy was with him, taking care of him, cooking for him. Though he can't get those days back, at least he have her now. He smiled and grabbed Izzy's hand to walk
Author's point of view... The very next day, Robert took Izzy to the Erickson estate in the country side. They had a vast land with so many farms and a lot of greenery, quite pleasing to the eye. As they drove into the countryside, Izzy’s eyes sparkled with delight. She took in the lush green fields, the quaint little cottages, and the open sky that stretched endlessly above them. There was a refreshing, earthy scent in the air, and Izzy felt as if she'd stepped into a fairytale.Her eyes lit up and Robert, who was in a deep thought, was so pleased to see her shine. He was silently sitting beside her, watching her with a gentle smile spreading across his handsome face. He’d never seen her this excited before, and it softened something within him. When they reached the village, they were greeted warmly by the locals. Though the villagers had little in terms of wealth, their welcoming smiles and heartfelt gestures more than made up for it. Erickson Corporation had implanted many
Author's point of view...! After saying whatever he wanted to say, Marco brushed his suit with his hands and walked over to the entrance. He stopped and stared back at Izzy as if filing his thirsty eyes with her one last time. She resembled so much of her mother, those beautiful pair of eyes and that adorable face, everything of Izzy, reminded him of his love, Stella. After admiring his long-lost daughter, Marco's gaze shifted back to Robert. And there was a change in his demeanor. The once soft and tender look was replaced with a harsh and cold one, but strangely, his gaze had a mixture of satisfaction and jealousy. He was indeed satisfied as his daughter was with a strong man, just like him but there was a pang of jealousy in his heart too. Izzy slowly clung to Robert's arms; her eyes were fixed on the stranger, who was supposed to be her father, though. If things were not what they are now, would she be looking at him with those scrutinizing gazes? He scoffed internally, pro
Author's point of view...! Marco looked down, guilt etched into his features. It was true. He was indeed a monster at that time. “Perhaps I did. But she was my life, and I will regret letting her go until my last breath,” he said, regretfully. "I want to take you with me, Izzy. I want to make up to you, to Stella. I want. To give you everything that I wasn't able to all these years..." "Enough..." William roared, "Take that kid with you...? Are you not satisfied that you destroyed my daughter? And now you want to ruin that innocent child...! I would never allow you to do that." The room fell into silence again. The old man was so angry that his entire body was shivering. "I will never allow you to take that child away?" William turned to his granddaughter and then to Robert as he declared in a commanding tone, "I am here to take my grandchild along with me today, she is my blood, the only thing that my daughter left behind..." the old man couldn't hold on any longer and bur
Author's point of view... As everyone settled into the grand sitting room of the Erickson mansion, the air was thick with anticipation. Marco took a deep breath, his usually hard gaze softened by sorrow and reflection. He stared at the floor for a moment, his voice low as he began. "Back then, I was the king. The one on the top where no one ever dared to look into my eyes." He said, though the words sounded as if he was proud of himself, his expression showed darkness that held inside his heart. He continued, "When you're at the top, people assume you have it all: power, respect, wealth. But the truth is, you are utterly alone," Marco stared, his gaze distant, caught in memories of the past. "I was strong, alive, yes, but I was not living. Until one day, I met someone who didn’t care about my status, my wealth, or my power. She was the first person who looked at me as simply a man. She dared to slap me across the face when I crossed a line, unafraid of who I was." He gla
Author's point of view... "Let's fight till the end..." Robert and Marco were like two huge bulls ready lock their horns. Their men were ready to start a fight on the spot. No one intending to back off. As Izzy noticed the thickness in the air, she shuddered and as if smacked back to reality, she instantly stood between them. Stopping them from fighting. "Please stop it..." she said to both while turning her head to Marco, she requested in a low tone. "Sir...I think you got the wrong person. I don't know you sir. My name is Izzy Brown and my father is Isaac Brown. My mother died when I was young and I never heard her talk about you or anything related to you..." "Isaac ...that bastard..." Marco gritted in frustration. "He was her bodyguard not her husband..." Izzy frowned. She was so angry that she wanted to push that man away and yell at him. She scoffed bitterly. Did he mean that her mother, the lady who lived her entire life, though smaller, in dignity had ch