David pov "Come here right now," Amelia shouts. Dad's voice cuts through, and Amelia sounds super annoyed, making me slam my head back against the chair. I can hear the shouting on the other end of the phone. "What’s going on?" I ask, trying to keep my cool, but honestly, I’m fed up with Olivia’s drama, and I really don’t want to deal with anything new at the moment. It’s been two days since we went to the restaurant, and everything was going smoothly. She cooks, I eat, then we retreat to our separate rooms without a word because we both know our conversations are just sarcastic jabs at each other. "The deal Dad’s been working on for ages just fell through," Amelia says, and I can feel my frustration building as I close my eyes. "So Mr. Larsen broke the deal?" I ask, only to get a noncommittal "hmm" in response. I hang up, feeling more annoyed than ever. This is getting really hard to handle, and to top it off, Alex still can’t crack Andrew’s laptop. I jump up from my seat, grabbi
Olivia pov David's dad said, "Hmm, that's quite a choice," which made me gulp. It felt like I just slammed my head against a wall. David had warned me, but I brushed it off. I wanted him to experience his own medicine, but it looks like I got hit with a reality check instead. I sighed and forced a smile at his dad. "Nice to meet you, Uncle. I'm Olivia," I said. He just smiled back. "You can't be serious about bringing your future wife home," David's sister Amelia chimed in. I remembered James mentioning how much she loved her alone time. "It just happened," David replied, looking less than thrilled to be talking to anyone. "Oh, come sit with me, dear," David's mom said, which made me smile. "Come to the office," David's dad instructed, and David nodded, casting me a glance that seemed to say, "Just keep it together." As he walked away, I felt a mix of relief and anxiety wash over me. The room fell silent, and I took a moment to absorb my surroundings. The house was beautifully d
Olivia pov The cold water hit my body like a shockwave, sending a jolt through my nerves that made me gasp for breath, momentarily paralysing me in its icy grip. It was a stark contrast to the warmth of the sun above, and I felt every drop cling to my skin as I plunged deeper into the pool. The water enveloped me, a brief sanctuary from the chaos above, but as I pushed myself back up to the surface, I took a deep breath, shaking my head to clear the water from my eyes. That’s when I saw him—David, standing at the edge of the pool with a smug grin plastered across his face. What a jerk! He looked far too pleased to see me in this state, and the sight of him ignited a fire of anger within me. My heart raced, not just from the cold but from the frustration boiling over. Anger surged through me, and I felt like I could just explode. I marched over to him, shooting him a glare that could burn. He knelt down, extending a hand. "Say you obey me like a good little fox, and I might just
David pov "I've got some good news for you," Alex said, his voice buzzing with excitement, which only made me more furious. "What is it?" I replied, sounding more drained than I actually was. Honestly, I was completely worn out. I never imagined that dealing with Olivia would drive me this crazy, and now I was stuck spending the night with my family and her in the same room. Lost in my thoughts, Alex's voice jolted me back. "Are you there?" he asked, making me let out a sigh. "Yeah, go on," I replied. He paused for a moment before continuing, "I finally hacked into Andrew's laptop." My heart skipped a beat; I was momentarily frozen by the news. "Wait, is it real? Did you delete all the evidence?" I asked, my voice filled with urgency, but he hesitated again. Ugh, what was his deal?"No, man, I just finished hacking it. Give me a minute," he said, and I felt my frustration rising. I couldn't wait any longer; each day was getting tougher, and I knew Amelia was plotting something sin
Olivia pov "Yeah, I did," I mumbled, my voice barely above a whisper as I stared at the floor, desperately trying to hide the heat creeping up my cheeks. The embarrassment was almost unbearable, and I could feel the weight of Sofia's gaze on me. Her jaw dropped in disbelief, and before I knew it, she had flopped onto the bed, her limbs flailing around like she had just hit the jackpot in some ridiculous game show. "Oh my god, Olivia, you actually did that!" she exclaimed, her voice a mix of shock and excitement, which only made my blush deepen. Ugh, this was the last thing I wanted to deal with right now! I couldn't stand the thought of being the centre of attention, especially not for something so cringe-worthy. And David—he was the root of all this nonsense. "Girl, you’re telling me you grabbed David's collar and kissed him? The David Dawson? The guy every girl dreams about, and the one you can't stand?" she shouted, her eyes wide with disbelief. I sighed heavily, feeling the f
Olivia pov I ring the doorbell and let out a shaky breath. It’s been ages since I last saw Mom and Dad. I doubt they’ve changed much, but I press the button again, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety bubbling in my chest. The sound of the chime echoes through the quiet house, and I can almost hear the memories flooding back—laughter, arguments, and the comforting hum of family life. When Mom opens the door, her eyes widen in shock, and before I can say anything, she pulls me into a warm embrace. “Olivia, are you okay?” she asks, her voice laced with concern. I can feel the familiar scent of her perfume, a blend of lavender and something sweet, wrapping around me like a soft blanket. I just smile and nod, trying to reassure her. “I’m good! What about you?” I reply, breaking the hug and stepping inside. As she closes the door behind me, I take a moment to absorb my surroundings. The house feels both familiar and foreign. Some things have changed; the old painting that used to ha
David pov "David, David, where have you been? I've been calling you for the last minute!" A voice jolted me back to reality. I quickly cleared my throat. "Uh, yeah, I'm here. Go ahead," I replied as the guy in front of me nodded and started going on about how great his company is and how beneficial it would be for me to collaborate with him. I'm in Italy right now, stuck in a meeting room because of some urgent matter. I left a message for Olivia saying I had to go, but honestly, I can't shake this feeling of being out of it. As the CEO of a major company, I should be focused, but my mind keeps drifting back to that night with Olivia—her smooth skin, those curves, and those lips that drive me wild. It's frustrating because I shouldn't feel this way about her, especially since she's the daughter of the guy who's blackmailing me. But damn, I can't help but think about what I want to do with her. I want to hear her scream my name, to feel her in my arms, completely under my control
David pov "Why didn’t you let me know you were roaming outside?" I said, my annoyance clear as I parked the car in front of my place. I was seriously frustrated at this point. She just stared at me, not saying a word. "How do you know I’m here?" she asked, which only made my jaw tighten in irritation. "That’s not what I asked," I replied. Hearing that, she got out of the car and headed straight for the house. I closed my eyes, trying to calm down, but I quickly followed her, slamming my door behind me. "Don’t fuck with me, Olivia. I’m not in the mood," I warned her. She paused for a moment. "I don’t have an answer for you. I just went to see James," she stammered. I stepped closer, closing the gap between us. "If you want to see him, fine, but not like this—wandering around when I’m not here to look out for you," I said. She frowned, her eyes narrowing. "I don’t need your protection, David," she shot back, making me clench my jaw as a possessive instinct kicked in. I pulled he