Chapter 8: Some kind of fetish?MIA“W–What do you want?” I managed to ask. My voice was cracking and barely audible but somehow he had been able to make do with my incoherent words.He smirked. “I want to touch you,” he revealed.My breath hitched and the thought of my Ethan touching me made me feel elated, I had missed him. It's not like I didn't want Liam to touch me either but I got so attracted to him that I couldn't help it.He waited for my response and when he got none he brought out his phone again. “Do you want me to call a Uber and leave instead?” He threatened, his middle finger close to the send button.“No,” I responded quickly. “You can touch me but can it be some other time? I'm just trying to process everything. I miss you Ethan, but I'm also scared and I don't trust you like I used to.” I pleaded.He had some type of emotion on his face. It was something that I couldn't quite put my fingers on. “You are still thinking about her but I can assure you that you're differ
CHAPTER 9: You're my number one youngsterMIA I shot him a glare, trying to make sure that my dad didn't notice what was going on between us. My dad could catch a glimpse, and I'm sure he'd kill him, burn his body to ashes, and flush those ashes down the toilet. I managed to get him to remove his hands from my lap. “Are you okay there, pumpkin?” Dad inquired and I nodded in response.I forced up a smile, “Yeah, I'm fine,” I lied.“The Chinese food is just so good. It's been so long since I've had Chinese, and that too, with my two favorite people,” I responded.Dad was elated by my statement. “It's been so long since we've been together like this. I've been so busy that I want to enjoy every weekend with you.”I nodded in response. I missed spending time with Dad; his company was working on a new project that they were about to launch, and he's been occupied lately.We made a few small talk; Dad told me about his trip, which I was excited to hear. I noticed that Ethan was quiet toni
Chapter 10: Killing two birds...LIAM I caressed her stomach softly, trying to make sure that she didn't wake up. Ever since we got together, I just wanted to do whatever I could to make her happy. She deserved the whole world and I was willing to give her that.She had been annoyed the previous night that I tried to contact her. But I was just upset and was only looking after her. We made up and spent the night together soon after.She stirred in her sleep and I could tell that the little caresses I was giving her were jolting her back to reality. She looked up at me and she had a smile on her face. She couldn't look cuter anymore and I wanted to kiss her so very badly."Good morning," I greeted and pecked her on the lips and then on her tummy.She giggled lightly and said, "That tickles."It was nice to see her smile and I certainly just didn't want the day to end at all. The way her eyes lit up the room, and I was sure that I could take her in my arms forever. I just wanted to be
Chapter 11: Sex is a game ETHAN I dropped her off at Liam's place, the goody two shoes, it's no wonder she always comes to me, I fulfill all of her hidden pleasures, I own her and everything that concerns her so I still wonder why she's with him. I'm getting a hard-on thinking about all the crazy things I do and could do to that little body of hers, that little vixen does a lot of things to me that I'm not ready to admit to myself yet. Needing to get rid of thoughts of Mia, I scrolled through my contacts and stopped at Sophie’s. Yes, the same Sophie l told Mia I stopped screwing a while ago. The truth is I never stopped my affair with Sophie, she's like my booty call, I call her in times like these, times when I can't get my mind straight. I texted her to come over while I drove home. I went straight upstairs on arrival having in mind the things I intend to do to Sophie. Sex is a game and if you aren't prepared you'll definitely disappoint whoever it is you are doing it with. I
Chapter 12: You ruined everything! JOHN EVANS(Mia’s father) I hate board meetings, mostly because of Ryan Williams, my worst enemy and trust me, I have lots of enemies. Ryan and I were best of friends back in college but all hell went loose when we fell in love with the same woman. The boardroom buzzed as Sasha Brown, one of the board members of my company Interactive Imagination, addressed us. “Sales of Cosmic Gladiators are flat. Ideas?” I proposed that new fighting features should be incorporated into the main characters of the game so that our marketing department can use these upgrades as focal points in their marketing strategy hence increasing our sales and I was immediately Ryan warned of budget constraints, I'm sure he did that to get on my nerves. Another board member, Logan Heath cautioned against rushing development and laid down a plan: beta-test, refine, and deliver flawlessly. “So what do we think about this plan?” I asked, trying to control myself against tear
Chapter 13: Reckless feelings SOPHIE Sex with Ethan has to be the most amazing thing I've ever got to experience, he knows his onions, he knows how to please a woman and don't get me started about his dick. I wanted to be done with him, I ignored his calls, even told my best friend Mia about our affair and she looked at me with eyes filled with judgement. Even with all these going on, I couldn't stop thinking about him, then I came to the conclusion that I was in love with him, why else would I be feeling like that towards him? I decided to do some shopping so I could get my mind off him. On my way out of Victoria’s Secret I heard my phone beep, it was a text, from the person my mind has been on for the past few weeks, Ethan. “Are you available? Come over to my place now.” I read his text and started jumping like a kid with a sugar rush. I love his authoritative attitude, it gets me more turned on. I hurried back home, took a shower, put on my most sexy lingerie and left fo
Chapter 14: Lose my number MIA Ethan's an asshole, he promised that he wasn't with Sophie anymore now I had to get embarrassed like this. It's clear that Sophie loves him, and she's right, I'm a two-timing bitch. I'll let Ethan go now, but not without making him pay for being a jerk. “Hey Sophie, I'm truly sorry for not telling you.” I apologize once again. “It's fine love, I just want things to go back to the way it was, we're childhood friends babe.” She said and that made me wonder how we went from being inseparable to name calling. We practically did everything together, but after the incident with Sophie’s ex Jacob, everything wasn't as it was, Sophie who was once really cheerful and lovely became miserable and kept to herself. It hasn't been long since she started opening up again, after the jerk was sentenced. “Do you love Ethan?” I asked, trying to make out what's going on in her mind. “Is it obvious?” She blushed. “Yeah, you don't really do the name calling thi
Chapter 15: A blast from the pastETHAN“Mia,” I growled, sexually frustrated and in disbelief.“Goodbye jerk, make sure to lose my number!” she said, walking out and leaving me tied to my headboard, my dick hard as a rock.Wait what did she mean? “Hey don't leave me like this, we can talk about everything.” I shouted, but she was already out.I struggled with the ties a bit but it was of no use, that bitch, she definitely planned this all along and I was stupid to fall for it. Looking around for my phone, I spot it on the bedside table, far from my reach.“Damn it!” I growled, frustrated. I guess I'll have to be loud, and hopefully Daniel is close by to help me out.“Hey, is anyone there? Daniel!” I shouted.No response, damn my hands are getting sore and these blue balls are starting to hit hard, those can be really painful.That's when I heard footsteps, it sounded like someone was heading upstairs. “Daniel, is that you?” I asked,I heard a knock on the door and was grateful when
Chapter 140: With all my heart ETHAN The soft hum of the television filled the living room as I scrolled through my phone absentmindedly. The news anchor’s voice droned on about economic fluctuations, political scandals—nothing that interested me. That was until I heard Smith Cole’s name. I glanced up at the screen. The bold letters at the bottom of the screen made my eyebrows lift. “BREAKING NEWS: BUSINESS TYCOON SMITH COLE FOUND DEAD IN PRISON CELL” I sat up, the remote slipping from my fingers. “According to sources, Smith Cole was found unresponsive in his cell early this morning. While initial reports suggest suicide, investigations are still ongoing.” I grabbed my phone and immediately dialed Greg. He picked up after two rings. “I was wondering how long it’d take you to call.” I didn’t waste time. “Did you hear the news?” Greg chuckled. “I knew the news before the news knew.” I froze. “Damn, don’t tell me you were behind this.” There was a pau
Chapter 139: OliviaMIA A Month Later.Time didn’t erase the grief I felt, but it softened the pain a little. A few months had passed since my dad’s death and Smith Cole’s sentencing, and while the pain still lingered, life had started moving forward. Uncle Greg had stepped up as the CEO of Evans Group, and surprisingly, he was doing a damn good job. It wasn’t just about running the company; it was about maintaining what dad had built. With Marvin by his side, helping in ways none of us had expected, the company was thriving again. His kids, Derrick and Amanda, had finally settled into life in New York. Amanda was adjusting well to her new school, making friends and embracing the city. Derrick became quieter but sharp as ever, and had taken a liking to Marvin. Watching my brother interact with them, laughing and being… normal, gave me hope. Ava moved out of the city after Dad's funeral, she said this city reminded her of him and if she needed to move on, she had to leave.Aunt
Chapter 138: CampingETHANThe drive to the cemetery was silent. Mia stared out the window, her fingers playing with the hem of her sweater. I knew she was deep in thought, maybe even trying to find the right words to say when we got there. I reached over, placing my hand over hers. "You don't have to say anything if you don't want to." She exhaled, nodding slightly but didn't look at me. When we arrived, she hesitated before stepping out of the car. The cemetery was quiet, the only sound being the rustling of leaves in the wind. I followed behind her, giving her space as she walked up to her father’s grave. She kneeled, tracing the name on the tombstone with her fingers. "Hi, Dad," she whispered. "It's been a while." I stayed back, leaning against the car, letting her have her moment. She wiped her eyes. "We won, you know. We got him. Smith Cole is going to rot in prison for the rest of his miserable life. Uncle Greg made sure of it." She let out a shaky breath. "But it d
Chapter 137: Together, We're strongerMIA"Mia, are you okay?" I heard as I woke up with a gasp, cold water dripping down my face. My heart pounded as my vision adjusted, and I saw Sophie kneeling beside me, her face filled with concern. I blinked rapidly, struggling to make sense of what had just happened. The last thing I remembered was seeing Ethan.Ethan, who was supposed to be dead, was standing in that courtroom. My chest tightened. Was I hallucinating? Was I losing my mind? “Thank goodness you're awake, you scared us Mia.” Aunt Cecilia exclaimed.I ignored her, “Wasn't that Ethan? I need to be sure, let's go back to the courtroom.”I struggled to get up and headed back into the courtroom, aunt Cecilia and Sophie behind me. Then I heard the judge’s voice. “In light of the overwhelming evidence presented to this court, Smith Cole is hereby sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.” My head snapped toward the judge’s bench. The courtroom was dead s
Chapter 136: Plea dealAUTHOR POVThe world around Smith Cole was crumbling. Politicians who once shook his hand in private meetings were now scrambling to erase any connection to him. Some fled the country entirely, disappearing into private jets with hastily packed bags, their families already on their way to safe havens overseas. George Ramsey, one of Smith’s closest allies, wiped the sweat off his brow as he rushed through a VIP airport terminal. “Where’s the damn pilot?” he snapped at his assistant, his hands trembling as he checked his watch. “He’s preparing the jet, sir. But…” “No buts! We need to be out of here in ten minutes!” The assistant hesitated. “Sir, the feds are looking into your accounts. If you leave now, it’ll…” “Shut up and do as you’re told!” George Ramsey barked before marching toward the boarding gate. Across the city, others were making similar escapes. Some tried bribing their way out of investigations, while others resigned from their governme
Chapter 135: Walk freeMARVIN EVANSMia wasn’t the same anymore. Since Dad’s funeral, she had withdrawn into herself, barely speaking, barely eating. I saw it in her eyes, the emptiness. She would sit for hours, staring at nothing, lost in a world none of us could reach. Sophie visited often, trying to get her to eat, to talk, to function. Sometimes, Mia responded with a weak smile or a nod, but most times, she just existed in silence. Greg’s kids were around too, trying to lighten the mood, but it was like talking to a ghost. I knew what she was feeling. I felt it too. Dad was gone, Murdered in cold blood and the bastard who did it was still out there. That changed the day Greg walked in. I was sitting in the living room, flipping through TV channels, not really watching, when Greg strode in with a determined look on his face. “I found him,” he announced. I turned off the TV. Sophie looked up from where she sat beside Mia. Even Mia’s blank expression shifted slightly.
Chapter 134: LawsuitSMITH COLEI had underestimated Greg Evans. That was my first mistake. I thought he’d come at me like a street thug, swinging wildly, making it easy for me to shut him down. But no—he was playing smart. Legal. And that was the kind of fight I wasn’t prepared for. One of my boys came running into my room interrupting my thoughts. “Boss, another club’s been shut down.” I glared at Marco, my patience wearing thin. “Which one?” “The one on the east side. The cops raided it last night, they said on suspicion of trafficking, illegal gambling, the whole damn list.” I exhaled sharply, gripping the edge of my desk. “And you’re telling me this now?” He hesitated. “Didn’t want to bring bad news first thing in the morning.” “Marco, you’re about to bring me bad news at your funeral if you don’t fix this.” I growled, staring daggers at him.I waved him off, already feeling the headache creeping in. My businesses were crumbling one after another. First, the cops hit m
Chapter 133: A ghostETHANI stood at the abandoned shipyard, waiting for Greg. The scent of salt and gasoline hitting my nostrils. The place was quiet except for the occasional creak of metal and the distant sound of waves crashing against the dock.I had chosen this spot for a reason, it was neutral ground, away from prying eyes and close to my hideout.The black SUV rolled to a stop a few feet away. The headlights cut through the darkness before shutting off. The door opened, and Greg Evans stepped out, his movements stiff and with caution. He scanned the area before his eyes locked onto me. Then, he froze. His body went rigid, his eyes wide with shock. His lips parted as if he wanted to say something, but no words came out. He took a slow step forward, shaking his head. “No. No, this isn’t possible.” I smirked. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” Greg’s face twisted in disbelief. “You’re supposed to be dead.” “Yeah, well… I guess I’m not.” His fists clenched at his
Chapter 132: Conspiracy and racketeeringGREG EVANSThe funeral was over, but the fight had just begun. I sat in my office, staring at the wall of documents pinned up like a detective solving a crime. Because that’s exactly what I was doing—solving the crime of my brother’s murder. My anger hadn’t lessened since the day we buried John. If anything, it had grown into something cold. It was no longer just grief, it was revenge.If Smith Cole thought he could get away with this, that he could walk free after having my brother killed. Just because he had a few connections then he had another thing coming.He had no idea what he had just unleashed. I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temples as I went through another set of documents. These weren’t just business papers—they were evidence. The ones my boys brought in for me.Smith Cole’s entire operation was filth, built on money laundering, blackmail, and human trafficking. His corporation wasn’t just corrupt—it was a damn criminal emp