Her frame grew rigid in his arms. She may come off as brave, but the last time she had a close call with rape, the incident was still very recent in her memory.“Preston...” she called out, her voice carrying a low hint of warning. He, of course, pretended not to hear it. He instead, kiss her cheeks and made his way to the bathroom. Once he's gone, Lenora let out a long sigh. This is going to be a long night, isn't it? She assumed Preston was taking a bath when the bathroom shower went off. Immediately, she hurried to the bed, picked the toys and stuffed them into a drawer, her face burning with embarrassment as she did so. She quickly cleared the roses from the bed, and then without bothering to take off her clothes, she hid inside the duvet cover and pretended to sleep. Meanwhile, inside the bathroom, Preston pulled off the hyper-realistic mask feeling like its too much of a hassle to put it on. Soon, a chilly, sophisticated, and charming face stared back at him instead of the u
“Lucinda, you'll go to the company tomorrow in place of your sister.”Lucinda nodded and smirked inwardly, saying, "All right, grandfather. I'm not going to let you down or ruin this family's reputation.”Old grandfather Gonzalez nodded in satisfaction. He couldn't help but sigh as he thought about his other granddaughter. Why is it that she isn't simply as filial as Lucinda? She was, after all, the best of his grandchildren. What a waste that she followed her mother's footsteps!As soon as Lucinda noticed Grandpa's dazed expression, she said, "Grandpa, let me rub your legs." Grandfather was thinking about Lenora, and she didn't need anyone to tell her that.She grits her teeth inwardly while moving to kneel before her grandfather. Luckily, Old grandpa, Gonzalez stopped her right in time otherwise, she would have touched his stinky feet. The thought of it made her gag inwardly.“No need for that Luci. Here, I prepared this for you.” She put on an enthusiastic look as he gave her a bro
Preston never expected the quick change in her. He was nevertheless, beyond pleased. If she always acts like this instead of some stuck-up billionaire, won't his plans go on a bit faster?He obediently opened up, allowing her to feed him—something that no one has ever done before. If it were someone else, he would have flung the tray away the moment she used her fingers to touch his food. The moment the food touched his tongue, he froze. What the fuck! Salt! It was too salty.He tried spitting it out but couldn't as Lenora held his jaw all while smiling. “It tastes good, huh, husband??”Preston couldn't believe his ears. Tasty? He conveyed a look as if to say he was just getting to know the person standing right in front of him. Evil! His new wife is a demon!He was forced to swallow. Him! If words get out, how will he face the world? Have a taste of your own medicine, that's simply what she was trying to say.When she noted he has swallowed, she took the coffee from the table and
Meanwhile, Lucinda took the most luxurious car to work the next day. A bright red Ferrari. Since this would be her first time acting as the CEO, she wanted a grand entrance and appearance. On their way, the car got slowed by the traffic making her scowl. “Do you want me to be late on my first day,” she snarled at the driver via the rearview mirror. “Take a different path!”“That—I...I'm sorry young Mistress, I'm afraid it won't be possible as we are trapped from every direction.” the driver muttered casting an apologetic look from the mirror.Lucinda harrumphed while impatiently extending her wrist to check the time.Seeing that she still got some minutes left, she glanced out through the window. Almost immediately, her eyes almost popped out when she saw someone familiar. It was Preston sitting in the car with another woman! At that point, Lenora was leaning close to Preston so as to adjust his collar but from the angle, Lucinda was sitting, it looked like the young woman was kissi
“Miss Regina? Please come this way, the CEO has been expecting you.” the receptionist quickly got up to direct them.Lenora treated Preston like air, or should he say, a complete Personal Assistant, as they were led into the elevator that would take them to the top floor. Preston tried to catch her eye a lot of the time, but it seemed like she was deliberately dodging it.Preston felt wronged!No one has ever treated him like that, he was slowly beginning to lose himself to anger but he knew his anger wouldn't go well, so he took long breaths to calm himself down.The receptionist stopped once she arrived at the floor, “Miss Clara will take it from here now.” she bowed and left. Preston and Lenora stepped out of the elevator where a lady in her thirties strutted forward to greet them. “Hello Miss Regina, Mr Hayes will see you now.”At this point, Rhian was elegantly sipping on his black coffee while gazing at the document when a knock sounded.“Come in!”He muttered in a cool voice wi
“Regina, I agree with your terms! I'll pay 500 million, can you please return?” Rhian's anxious voice rang out through the phone. The issues in his company were manageable at first since he had technicians working on them. However, the moment, Regina left, another issue occurred. The company was hacked causing some information to leak. That will cost him billions of dollars if the wrong hands get hold of it!“Mr Rhian. I'm afraid, that's not possible anymore.”Preston's eyebrow raised slightly. Even Rhian paused, then, “I—” what the hell did she mean it's not possible anymore?? Every single minute is important! “Triple the money Mr Hayes and then we'd talk about your company's issues.” For a moment, no one talked. Preston gaped at his wife like she has grown two heads. While Rhian on the other side of the phone felt his lips twitch several times as his hold on the phone tightened.“You!”“What? You can't?” she sighed dramatically, “It's such a shame then, but Fine. Have a nice day
Lenora wasn't simply staring at him. She was glaring! If looks could kill, he would have found himself in Sambisa forest experiencing death a thousand times. “We were being followed.” he did not regret kissing her though. His desire to savour her in every manner was fueled by how soft her lips were. To make her his... His eyes gleamed with a possessive glint.Lenora's anger spiked when she saw him looking at her lips heatedly again. She knows what he's thinking. Before he could notice the blush spreading across her face, she scowled at him one last time with humph, shoved him, and sped out of the car while murmuring "Perv" under her breath.As it was one of the best parks in town, it was crowded with families, some of them enjoying picnics and conversing merrily. Lenora quickened her stride in an effort to escape both Preston and the Park. It may sound weird but Lenora was one of the people who hate being in places like this, it reminds her of one thing she couldn't have. A happy fa
Mom? She may have never seen her mom before but looking at the woman standing in the crowd, Lenora's gut instinct could tell that was her birth mother.Without thinking, her feet were already moving towards that direction. However, Mark presses his hands firmly against her shoulder while saying, "Ma'am, the automobile is this way...” He quickly let go when Lenora shot him a lethal gaze. By the time Lenora glanced into the crowd, her mom was nowhere to be seen. No! No no, wait! Don't go...Lenora was already running in that direction before the driver had the chance to stop her. “Ma'am, no!” he tried to run after her but in the end, Lenora got lost amongst the sea of people at the park making Mark curse. He ran a frustrated finger through his hair while dipping his hands into his pocket to phone Preston. Unfortunately, even after dialling Preston's number several times, there was no response. It wasn't on purpose since Preston was busy handling some issues to handle at that poi
“Good morning, wifey!”Lenora was still asleep, but the moment she heard Preston's voice, her eyes sprung open.Imagine her shock when discovered him lying so close to her, staring down at her with a hint of a smile playing on his lips. Her pupils shrunk.She knows that looks, it means her husband is in a good mood. She has seen that in his eyes when she signed the marriage contract at the civil bureau centre. The question is... why is he in the good mood? Because it can never be a good thing for her.Then it dawned on her!She quickly grabbed the duvet cover and looked inside. Seeing that she was putting on sexy nightwear, her eyes flew to Preston's at once.“You! Did you...” she pointed at her body, “did we..?” Her face turned pink at the thought of voicing it out.Preston smirked. “Honey, what are you trying to say?"Upon seeing Lenora's glare he drew nearer and whispered, “Did we f*ck? Is that what you trying to say, hmm? Wife?”In seconds, Lenora was in front of him, clamping
“You shameless perv!! I should have known you'll try to take advantage of me!”Preston's eyes danced with amusement at her words. He raised his hands and flicked his fingers across her forehead. “What are you thinking?”“What? What do expect me to think?!” she retorted, gripping the towel more tightly. Is he really taking advantage of the circumstance while inventing absurd justifications for what others may say?He walked her up to the massage table and gave it a tap while rolling his eyes. "Remove it, then lie down. The fact that I'm about to give you a massage should make you feel honoured, he said, pointing to his hands. These are worth more than you can imagine, and I'm giving up their million-dollar value for you. Tell me wifey, are you touched?”Touched? Lenora snorted.That was the most absurd thing she has ever heard. Of course, she was embarrassed that she misinterpreted his words earlier but instead of dwelling on it, she decided to play along. “Oh, sorry dear husband. I'
Unfortunately, the driver was driving at a reckless pace and was unable to stop in time. When he did, they had already arrived at their mansion's entrance.Lucinda sighed and cast a backward glance in the direction of the girl.Perhaps she was hallucinating? She gave a small head shake and nervously entered the Gonzalez estate. She anticipated seeing her mother in the existing room, keeping an eye on what was happening upstairs with Lenora and Frederick.It was absolutely different from that, though. The house was in disarray!Maids running up and down as if in search of something. “Mom?” she called out upon glimpsing Priscilla on the stairs.“Lucy, come here quickly.”Frowning, she went up only to halt at once when she saw Frederick lying cold on the ground. “Do you think he's dead? That bitch did this!”With a panicked expression, Lucinda went to check her pulse breathing a sigh of relief seconds later. “He's alive. The old fools just passed out. Where is Lenora?”She ran away! I
Lenora attempted to flee, but he simply approached her and hugged her from behind. “My little wife.”Lenora started to gag as his garlic breath blew in her face.She wanted to push him off, but then when his hands touched her skin, a moan slipped out of her mouth. Her mind was screaming at her to stop, yet she still found herself rubbing up against his body as that seems to alleviate the heat somehow.She couldn't stop!Looking at the delicate woman, rubbing at him like a little kitten, Frederick Albert felt satisfied. He has been pursuing Lenora for a while, but due to her haughtiness, she has mercilessly rejected him.She ought to be grateful he agreed to take her in as his fifth wife now that her name has been tarnished by the entire country.Frederick felt his body heat up when Lenora's hands slipped into his shirt. He quickly cleared his throat and glanced over at Priscilla. After all, Priscilla was the one who made all these possible.“Oh, yes. I already prepared a room for you
Inari watched Lenora flawlessly and expertly jump through the fence, while she stayed hidden at the place where Lenora asked her to. What a badass her sister-in-law is!And she totally loves it!After learning that a beggar was wed to a former socialite, she and her older sister came sniffing at Harithon.To say they were startled when they saw the 'beggar' in question would be an understatement. His eyes alone had caused them to be absolutely speechless!Stupefied even!No beggar would have eyes that colour, especially now that their sibling has been away for a while. So, he came here? The hotel they were staying at was unfortunately discovered by Preston's men. Hydeiya was captured by his troops, but she managed to escape and decided to carry on with their main mission. Lenora!Inari pulled out the sunnies to shield her eyes while a little smile played across her lips. Lenora might not be aware of who she is, but others probably could recognise her.She believes that one of the rea
In Sixth Dragon Penthouse!Preston was seated in the armchair, a smirk flickering over his lips. She must have noticed it by now, I suppose.He completely forgot that there were other people in the study because he was so preoccupied thinking about the frustrated expression on his sweet wife's face."Young Master," Arius said after clearing his voice.Immediately, Preston's focus was brought back to what the investigator he hired was saying.“You really mean you can't find them?” They shivered and were unable to look him in the eye as his harsh voice echoed out in the room, "I paid you both money to find just two innocent females and you can't do your jobs?”Arius's lips, however, couldn't help but twitch. Harmless? Although he would readily acknowledge it, Preston's sisters are cute but harmless? Nope. They are nothing but a pain in the ass! Wouldn't it be simple to track them if they were as "harmless" as Preston claimed? One of them could give you a headache, but all of them toget
“Woah, woah. Calm down, okay?” As he struggled to make sense of what was going on, Preston pinched the space in between his brows. His eyes gleamed with excitement as it only took him a few seconds to realize it.With a little smirk on his lips, he started walking in her direction.Lenora anticipated him to fumble or make excuses, but when he finally stopped in front of her, he did something unexpected.Lenora squealed as he lifted her and carried her on his shoulders. “Why are you doing that? Put me down!" yelled Lenora as she pounded at his back.Hmm, who knew Preston is this powerful? The thought filtered into her mind.She puffed her cheeks quickly, furious at herself for thinking those things, and proceeded to pound at his back, “I said put me down!”Nevertheless, Preston disregarded her and effortlessly took her to the European-styled master's bedroom and dumped her on the bed. Gasping, Lenora tried to push out the long dark locks that had covered her face but before she finish
“Hello, Miss, Gonzalez.”“Humph! And you think I'll pay you the money? It's been a week since I gave you that task! Tell your boss I don't work with worthless people.” a shrill voice that belonged to none other than Lucinda rang out. She's been tensed for the whole week, anticipating meeting Lenora's fiancee. She couldn't wait to wipe that smug look off Lenora's face when she pay off that beggar. In truth, Lucinda had already imagined how everything would play out; all that was needed now was for the goons to deliver Preston.A trembling voice was soon heard from the other side of the phone. “Y-you can't, we've captured him already!”Freezing, Lucinda blinked as his words sank in. “What? Then what are you waiting for?? Send me the location, I'll meet you soon.” She was already at the door even before she hung up. She was so giddy at the thought of meeting Preston that she forgot to take any guards with her.After thirty minutes!Lucinda was welcomed by the leader of the thugs, she
There!Preston pondered. This is the snarky, impolite, and haughty Lenora that everyone has been talking about. That he had never before seen this side of her astonished him. Seems like it only comes out when she is among strangers.“What? You're dumb?” she yelled, gazing impatiently at the door and mentally swearing when she observed how dark it was outside.Although she doesn't like her husband, she couldn't help but worry about him. He must be going crazy searching for her now. How could she have forgotten about him?She gave the elegant man a frigid stare as a result of the notion. She would have drooled at his attractiveness under different circumstances, but right now... “Speak! Who requested that you release me on bail? What do you want, exactly? You can give me your number, I'll contact you soon.”With that said, she strutted around him in an attempt to leave.Preston was left stunned by her actions. Right! She doesn't know who I am, what was I thinking?He caught her hand jus