The thought of her brought a wave of longing and frustration that I struggled to push down.He looked at me for several long seconds, his expression contemplative.I could see the wheels turning in his mind, always calculating, always plotting.“Why, suddenly?” he murmured, leaning back in his chair
Iris POV:As I set the spaghetti with white sauce on the counter, my fingers trembled with nervousness. God! Stop shaking, Iris.The kitchen, bustling with activity, was a whirlwind of sounds and smells—a mix of sizzling pans, clattering utensils, and the fragrant aroma of garlic and herbs.The pre
Aiden let out a faint chuckle. The corners of my lips twitched upward in response."Su~~" I whined softly, dragging out her name in a playful tone as I moved to sit beside them on the couch. I leaned into Aiden as he reached out to ruffle my hair, his fingers gentle as they tousled the strands.Wha
“Tell. Me,” he emphasized each word, his voice taking on a serious edge.“Why do you want to know?” I asked, raising my eyebrows.“So that I could beat him without facing any consequences to my handsome face,” he said, winking at me, breaking the tension with his playful remark.Susan smacked his sh
I bit my lips, trying to hide the small, shy smile that was fighting to break free. “I’m going to freshen up,” I quickly added, standing up with a forced smile. My voice was steady, but I could feel the lump in my throat growing, threatening to give me away. Without waiting for a response, I turn
“Can’t you just stay with us instead of locking yourself in a room and being sad?” Susan’s voice came from behind me, warm and concerned as she wrapped her arms around me.“No... I’m not sad,” I mumbled, my gaze fixed on the floor, my voice lacking conviction.“Iris, you’re getting thin. Are you eat
I frowned, leaning in to see what he was talking about. My eyes widened as I saw my own childhood photo. I was sitting on someone’s lap, pouting with my cheeks looking like dark pink buns. I don't remember any memory related to this photo.How did Ace get this photo?“You look cute,” Aiden chuckle
“What makes you think he won’t leave you, genius? His life is unstable,” Liam scoffed, his expression one of disbelief. The words were sharp, as if he was challenging the very foundation of my feelings. His tone was dismissive, almost as if he believed my love was a naive fantasy.I shrugged my sh
Why did I only notice it now?Ace chuckled—low, knowing."Do your work like a good whore," he murmured, his tone silky but laced with steel. "And show me your devotion, brat."He leaned back, and the pressure of his hands, which had been a constricting comfort around my body, vanished. Like a snake
I blinked, my breath hitching, frustration curling inside my chest."Please…" The whisper left me before I could stop it, before I could hold onto my pride. My head dipped down, shame curling my shoulders inward as I bit down on my lower lip. "Just one kiss. Even a peck."Ace clicked his tongue, th
“Don’t expect me to treat you like a good girl till I believe you’re sorry, Iris,” he murmured, his tone dark and taunting.Before I could process it, his thumb shoved past my lips, forcing them apart. My eyes flew wide, a muffled “Hmph” escaping as my hands shot up, fingers digging into his knees
“Sit on your knees.”…What?I froze.My smile slipped, and a soft “Huh?” escaped me before I could stop it.The warmth I’d felt a second ago twisted into something heavier, sharper, and I blinked at him, caught off guard.“You heard me, my sweet whore,” he said, leaning back with a smirk that stretc
I clenched my fists, inhaling sharply before narrowing my eyes at him.This man.This man would kill me.My fingers tugged at my top, pulling it back down as I tried to piece together what just happened.Why did he stop?I gulped, my throat dry, my body still traitorously warm. Ace smirked, draping
I sputtered, fisting my hands.“Boss,” Joy’s voice cut through my humiliation.“Wouldn’t Hudson sir be angry about what you just did to his sister? Should we, uh, step outside?”Ace didn’t even spare her a glance.“No. Stay here and do your work. I’ll do mine,” he said smoothly, like he hadn’t just
And he had the audacity to ignore me?He didn’t even say thank you!I glared at his back.“Boss,” I said, layering my voice with a little too much sweetness. “It’s past your lunch time. You should eat.”Nothing.Not even a glance.Ace continued flipping through his damn papers like I was invisible.
But it was probably not the sparkly, glittering fairy kind. More like the I-make-people-disappear kind.Joy. That’s her name.Wooow.A woman named Joy working at a place where she literally brings pain. “Oh yeah!! I remember now,” Joy exclaimed, her face lighting up like I was her long-lost best f
Damn it, Iris. Play it cool!His gaze didn’t waver. “May I know what you are doing here?”I cleared my throat. “Uh… just… passing by?”He arched a brow.I let out a nervous laugh and gestured to the air. “You know, just… admiring the architecture?”Then, he tilted his head toward the slightly open d