Last time, he had arrived unannounced, declaring himself Ace’s most favourite person, and nothing more. Weird man.It was only later I learned he was Ace’s grandfather. The memory of that day lingered, tinged with the unease that had settled over the home. Ace had been visibly angry, and I’d assum
“So, Iris. What is your age?” Lucia asked, her gaze sharp as the group fell quiet, all eyes on me.“18,” I replied simply, watching as everyone’s expressions shifted to one of surprise.“You look like a 15-year-old,” Theo remarked, his voice light with a giggle, and I couldn’t help but smile at the
Iris POV:“Who are they?” I whispered to Liam as my eyes flickered toward the older couples across the room.“They’re Aiden and Susan’s parents,” Liam murmured back, lifting his glass to his lips and taking a long swig.I could feel their silent judgment pressing down on Ares, even from this distanc
“They are known for their ruthlessness, their mercilessness. Even if it’s a child, they wouldn’t hesitate.”A shiver crawled up my spine. “So after the great, cold-ass, ruthless Ace became their king, they became untouchable, and you call that ‘just some tribe’?” he finished, shaking his head, as i
Their stares were deliberate, slow, unashamed. It made my skin crawl. My fingers twitched slightly as I extended my palms to my thigh, clearing my throat as I adjusted my frock. But no matter how I tried, it wouldn’t cover enough without making it painfully obvious that I was trying to hide my exp
The elderly guests had huddled together, clutching their children as though shielding them from some unseen force. Weird.Their faces were carved with worry, deep frowns forming between furrowed brows—especially among the women.Then, as I turned my gaze toward the center of the room, my lips parted
Leo sighed, glancing at Ace. “You homicidal fuck.”Su shook her head, staring at us with a deadpan expression. “A infinity homicidal man and a suicidal girl—what a hell-made pair.”“I’m not anymore,” I said, defending myself.“I mean, if Ace left you, you would be again,” Aiden said absentmindedly,
Lucia.Her presence curled around me like smoke, heavy and palpable. She was watching. Studying. Judging. And yet, for once, I didn’t shrink beneath her scrutiny. Instead, a slow, unfamiliar satisfaction bloomed inside me.I liked that she was watching. “Smart girl, aren’t you?” His voice was a m
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