"I'm so thrilled that my favorite daughter is marrying your nephew, Lenore," Dad said with a pleased smile, turning toward Zion’s aunt, Lenore Warren.We were gathered around the dining table, the air thick with unspoken words. I sat beside my sister, Geneva, who had been eerily quiet, her expression laced with confusion. I could tell she was unsettled by Yohan’s sudden presence. She didn’t know him—of course, she didn’t. Geneva never involved herself in business matters.Mom, on the other hand, remained silent beside Dad, making no effort to engage with Madame Lenore. Her usual warmth was absent, replaced by a distant, unreadable expression.And me?I had no idea how I was supposed to react.Even now, I couldn’t wrap my head around it—Yohan had changed his mind.Why?What had suddenly made him agree to marry me?"I'm also excited for the Warren and Allen families to finally become one! Isn’t it amazing, my dear?" Madame Lenore’s voice was filled with delight as she turned to Yohan wi
F*CK HIM!I hate him to the core.Does he really think I’ll break from his threats? That I’ll crumble beneath his words?W-Well… maybe a little.But I won’t let him see it.If there’s truly no escape from Yohan, then fine—I’ll accept my fate. But I refuse to be pathetic. I am Cosette Blanche Allen, President of Allen Company. A strong woman. No matter what he's planning, he won’t destroy me that easily.But right now?Right now, I just want to be alone.I don’t want to leave this room. I don’t want to see anyone. I don’t want them to witness me like this—weak, crying, breaking apart.Because the moment they see my vulnerability, they’ll use it against me.I sit on my bed, leaning against the headboard, my eyes shut.I’ve cried for so long, I think I’ve run out of tears.The silence is heavy, almost comforting—until a knock on my door shatters it.I don’t move.I don’t answer.I meant it when I said I wanted to be alone. I’m drained, empty, and exhausted. Whoever it is, they can wait.
Standing in front of the large mirror, dressed in a simple wedding gown with a small veil atop my head, all I can think is: I'm really getting married. But I am not happy.This is the worst day of my life.I am marrying a man I don't like—someone I've despised my whole life. I want to run away, but I know that if I do, my family will be furious. And Yohan... he will find me and make me pay for the rest of my life."Setta?"I blink, pulled from my thoughts as Geneva steps into the room. Yohan and I are getting married at home, with only our families in attendance—no one else. That’s fine with me because, honestly, I don’t care about this wedding. I haven’t even told Franklyn, yet. When he finds out, I know he’ll be shocked and upset. But I believe he will understand why I didn’t invite him—because I don’t want this wedding at all.Maybe I’ll make it up to him when he gets married. I’ll be there, no matter what."Setta, are you okay with this?"Geneva’s serious gaze meets mine. She know
After our wedding reception, we headed straight to the airport for our flight to Hawaii. I couldn't believe Yohan’s earlier statement to Simon was true—we were actually going on a honeymoon. I hadn't even known we had one planned!Would something happen between us?I assumed we would be taking a regular commercial flight, but I was caught off guard when an airport staff member approached us. Silently, I followed Yohan. As we exited the terminal, a private jet awaited us. My suspicions were confirmed—we would be flying to Hawaii in this. It wasn’t surprising, considering Yohan’s wealth. He might even own the jet. But I didn’t want to ask, and more than that, I didn’t want to talk to him.As we stepped inside, I immediately took in the luxurious interior. A long couch stretched along one side, with a gold-accented table in the middle. On it sat a bottle of wine and two glasses. Wow. Everything in here screamed wealth, and I suddenly felt out of place.Yohan took a seat and arched an eye
I woke up to a loud noise, as if there were cheers and some sort of competition happening. What’s going on?Rubbing my eyes, I glanced to my side, but Yohan was nowhere to be seen. There wasn’t even a trace of him. Hasn’t he come back yet?After swimming in the pool last night to clear my mind, I had gone straight to bed in the villa. I didn’t bother thinking about Yohan anymore, assuming he would take a while outside. But maybe he never came back at all. Where could he have spent the night?Shrugging off the thought, I headed to the shower to freshen up. I wanted to step out of the villa and see what all the commotion was about. Could it be a concert?I hurried through my routine, and since it was a beach resort and I was on vacation, I opted for a two-piece swimsuit. To complete my look, I put on a white crochet cover-up, let my hair down, wore a beach hat and sunglasses, and applied sunscreen before heading out.The moment I stepped outside, I noticed a large crowd gathered near th
Those two women were so damn annoying! They acted like they were the most beautiful women in Hawaii—but they weren’t! Their arrogance was unbearable, and now, because I couldn't control myself, I was stuck in this situation.How the hell do I take back what I said to Yohan?Damn it! Why did I say that to him? I haven’t even… I haven’t even tried giving a blowjob before! What the heck?! I’m so screwed. I need to run."You better keep your promise, my little kitten. Let’s meet later at the villa—get ready for tonight. I just need to finish talking to my friend here," Yohan whispered in my ear before walking away, carrying the surfboard he had used earlier.I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly dry, and felt sweat forming on my forehead.The two foreign women had walked off earlier while we were kissing, unable to handle their jealousy. Good for them! But after Yohan kissed me, my confidence faded, and nervousness crept in again—especially when I caught his devilish grin as he glanced bac
Yohan pressed me against the wall, his kisses trailing down to my neck. I found myself gripping his hair, tilting my head back as a wave of unfamiliar pleasure overwhelmed me. One of his hands was busy slipping off my top, while the other held my waist firmly, keeping me steady."Oh, Yohan!" I gasped, a soft moan escaping my lips when I felt his tongue teasing my chest.At some point, he had already removed my top, his hands moving swiftly to claim my breasts. He cupped one, kneading it gently, while his mouth and warm tongue played with the other."F*ck," I whispered when he lightly bit my nipple.I glanced down at Yohan, watching as he continued to lavish attention on me, his lips and tongue working their magic. He looked almost like a baby nursing, but the sheer pleasure of it made my thoughts scatter. Running my fingers through his hair, I shuddered when his tongue flicked rapidly against my nipple, making me arch my back in response.He lowered me again, and my legs nearly gave o
Shit. My entire body aches. Did something heavy fall on me? It feels like I’ve been hit all over—especially down there—where the pain and burning sensation are unbearable.F*ck. Something definitely happened between Yohan and me last night. We didn’t stop until early morning, and I eventually passed out from exhaustion."Hmmm..."I felt someone wrap their arms around me from behind, followed by soft kisses trailing along my bare shoulder and back."Y-Yohan, I can’t move… my body hurts," I murmured as his hands began exploring my body again.Does this man never get tired?!I must look like a mess at this ungodly hour with Yohan clinging to me."I know, Cosette. I won’t do that to you again," he whispered, his lips brushing against my ear. "I just want some milk first."I frowned and slowly turned to face him, wincing at the soreness in my body. But as soon as I saw Yohan’s face up close, I momentarily forgot my pain.Why does he look so angelic when he just woke up? His tousled hair, t
Cosette’s POV"Did you get home safely to your apartment, Cosette?" I blinked when I heard Herbert speak. We were having lunch together.Yohan still sent food for me, and that's what I'm eating now with Herbert inside my office. I couldn't help but remember what happened last night in the traffic while we waited for the cars to move. I found myself blushing slightly."Cosette?""H-Huh?" I quickly looked up at Herbert when he spoke again. I realized I hadn't answered his question."You haven't answered my question yet. Did you get home okay last night?" he asked.I nodded and forced a smile at
Cosette’s POVI was inside Yohan's Ashton Martin, and he started the car. He seemed focused on driving now. No one was speaking, and it was quiet around us. I wanted to play some music now inside his car, but I felt hesitant to ask him, especially since Yohan seemed annoyed right now, with his furrowed brow and lack of speech or even a smile.I leaned back in my seat, feeling grumpy and crossed my arms. I still couldn't believe he scared my friend Herbert. I hadn't even had the chance to apologize to Herbert when Yohan suddenly pulled me into his car and drove off, leaving Herbert alone at the entrance of the building where I work."Is he your suitor?" Yohan suddenly spoke, making me blink and look at him. His expression was still serious.
Cosette’s POV"Mommy, is it really true that Mr. CEO is now wanting you to be his girlfriend?"I paused from what I was doing when Johiel suddenly asked me. It's the first time he's asked me about Yohan. He hasn't asked again since Yohan declared in front of my friends and my son that he’s dating me. I haven't told Johiel again because I don't know how to explain it to him. This is the first time Johiel has witnessed someone trying to court me. In the past, whenever someone tried to flirt with me, I immediately rejected them because I didn't want Johiel to know."Huh? Uh, y-yes," I hesitantly replied to my son's question.He nodded seriously while looking at me. He may not look much like Yohan, but I can still see in his face that he takes after his father, especially in his intimidating demeanor, especially when his expression is serious and he's staring at you."Will he become my daddy if you say yes to Mr. CEO?"I blinked my eyes when Johiel asked that. I took a deep breath before
Cosette’s POVI've been feeling uncomfortable in my seat for a while now and I can't leave because Franklyn doesn't want me to. Yohan has already gone home because he also needed to leave for a meeting today. When Yohan left, Franklyn quickly pulled me and made me sit on the couch, with both him and Iris sitting in front of me, looking serious. Johiel, on the other hand, went to play in the guest room for a while, and I didn't let Johiel into our room because I haven't cleaned it yet. It still smells like…us, and I don't want Johiel to find out. Goodness!"Wow. So that's why you're so eager to leave our place because you're hiding a secret, Cosette Blanche Allen, formerly Warren!" Franklyn said, widening his eyes at me.I was taken aback and didn't know what to say. I glanced at Iris, who was already holding her forehead while looking at me. Goodness, I think I stressed out the pregnant woman."Have you and Zion gotten back together, Cosette?" Iris asked me seriously.I quickly shook
Cosette’s POVI am in a daze as I stare at the wall while still lying in bed. I don't know how long I've been staring; I woke up early and couldn't go back to sleep because so many thoughts were racing through my mind. Yohan's arm is still wrapped around my waist, and his naked body is pressed against my neck, and I can feel him sleeping peacefully.I can't believe I gave in to Yohan so quickly. Oh my God! I didn't even drink alcohol last night; I just had a movie marathon, so why do I feel suddenly intoxicated? Shit. I think I'm going crazy.I glanced at Yohan and saw him sleeping soundly, with his mouth slightly ajar. His breathing is gentle, and he doesn't snore when he sleeps; he's like an angel. I stared at Yohan's face for a few minutes before deciding to get up from bed. I grabbed a fresh set of clothes to wear since my clothes and Yohan's are still in the living room. After dressing, I tied up my messy hair.As I walk now, I feel a burning sensation and pain in my middle. Yoha
Cosette’s POV"Yohan, what are you doing! You're drunk!" I said to Yohan and pushed him away, but he just clung to me tighter.He looked up at me again and raised an eyebrow. He caressed my cheek and grinned."I'm not drunk, Cosette, just a little buzzed. I know what I'm doing right now, and I'm claiming what is mine.""W-What—"Yohan kissed me again on the lips, this time with a hint of urgency. He deepened the kiss, and I found myself holding onto his hair and kissing him back. I slightly parted my lips, and he immediately slipped his tongue inside, teasing mine. I gasped as I felt Yohan's hand travel to my waist and slip inside my shirt.
Cosette’s POV"Is my car still not fixed, Herbert? It's still relatively new, I just bought it. It's strange that it's breaking down so soon, especially since it's not a second-hand car," I said to him.He volunteered to have my car fixed, and it's been about four days now, but my car still isn't fixed. I feel sorry for my son, who always has to take a bus to school, and sometimes I have to book a cab for them so that his nanny doesn't have a hard time. If it still isn't fixed soon, I might just buy a new car and choose the newest and brand-new one."Do you really need a car, Cosette? I can buy you one," Herbert said."Oh my god. Stop it, Herbert! I can't let you do that again, especially with expensive things
Cosette’s POV"Herbert, you don't need to do this always, okay?" I said to him as I got out of his car. He escorted me home because my car broke down, and it's difficult to find transportation.I'm embarrassed with Herbert because ever since he found out that my car broke down, he's been picking me up and dropping me off all the time, and it's embarrassing because he's the son of my boss. He's the one who helped me find where to fix my car, and until now it hasn't been returned. Since I found out that he's the son of Mr. Ronan Calloway, I've been formal with him, and he doesn't like it."Cosette, you're the only one I know in the company, and we're friends, right?" Herbert said with a smile.I smiled slightly
Cosette’s POV"Mommy, you didn't tell me that you and Mr. CEO are close friends," Johiel said with a frown.I'm currently feeding my son breakfast. After my conversation with Yohan last night, I also sent him away from our apartment because Johiel and his nanny needed to return. Yohan didn't want to leave yet, insisting that I tell him that Johiel is his son, but no matter what he does, he can't make me admit it."He's just an old friend, Pretty boy," I told him with a smile.Johiel frowned even more as he continued to look at me. "Your old friend, but you didn't tell me!"I paused in feeding him and narrowed my eyes at Johiel. "Why do you seem upset