Vera’s POV. “Damn that.” David cusses at the sound of my ringtone. He presses me against the wall, wanting to drive my attention away from it but I needed to take the call.“I need to answer the call,” I mutter into the air between us.“That can come later…” He tries to order me but I take charge immediately.I mean this is my life now. I have every right to make the decision and not him.At that, I perch my hands over his drenched chest, pushing him away.“No, I need to take the call.” While speaking I gaze up at him.David’s jaw clenches and I see a muscle tick but I don’t care at all. I insist on my right and pull him back more.“If you will excuse me…” And then I drag my feet away from the shower cubicle, padding my way into the room.Water droplets wriggle down my body but I don’t pay mind to it and reach for the phone blaring on my nightstand.I grab the phone when I see my assistant’s number hovering over the screen.“Corbin?” I sputter into the phone when I picked up the cal
David’s POV.“I can’t believe Vera did that,” I whisper under my breath as I watch her Audi dive into the street, blending with other hordes of elegant cars. It’s still a shock to me that she chose to leave my cock for someone else.Who was it that called her? Damn, I so want to know.My heart jerks. And something similar to anger boils in my blood.Was it a man that called her? Fuck!A groan pulls from my lips as I shove my fingers through my hair in annoyance. God, I’m scared she might have met some other man in that damn modeling agency.Fuck it, I’m going to find out who that asshole is and fucking deal with him.Clenching my teeth together as my eyes trail along her car, I begin to back away from the balcony. I hightail it into the room, looking for my phone.I don’t know where Andrei is but I fucking want him to tail my girl.Spotting my phone on the cabinet of the ensuite bathroom, I grab it quickly and scale through, searching for Andrei’s number.With three slides through my
Claire’s POV.I pace restlessly in the restroom, my chest rising and falling in anger.That wicked witch has messed things up for me. Of course, she chose to sample Rosaline’s dress rather than mine. And Bruce and Deen took her sides.Why did Deen make her the lead model in the first place? She wasn’t supposed to be that. If I knew he'd make anyone a lead model for the upcoming show, I’d have chosen the person for myself.Damn, Deen!“Ugh!!” I groan under my breath at the thoughts and continue my pacing.All the time, I’ve thinking of how to make this lead model thing stop. A lead model is the one the sponsors, audience, and judges will focus more on all the time she'll parade the stage.She shouldn’t be that and the fact that she chose Rosaline’s brand means that as the lead model, she’ll only sample Rosaline’s dresses….Dammit!I roar again, smacking my fist against the sink.The door of the last stall rattles and I turn to see a lady walking out of it while arranging the skirt of
Vera’s POV.I cross the distance between Andrei and I and I pause, letting go of my dress while I lock gazes with him.Andrei keeps a straight face as he usually does. His eyes lack expression.Well, it’s not my first time seeing him trying to act cold. I’m already used to it.“I see you’ve been stalking me,” I state, my voice a little bit harsh. Andrei doesn’t move even a wink.“It’s my job that I’m doing.” He manages, looking straight ahead.I scoff at his words, narrowing my eyes at him as I comment. “Stalking me is your job?”“Protecting you is.” He affirms.“I can protect myself, Andrei!” I bark.I know I agreed with David to have Andrei as my personal security but that doesn’t mean he'll follow me around all the damn time. Even to a simple welcome party.“No, Vera. You’re David’s princess and as his princess, you need to be protected.”Hearing him call me David’s princess makes me smile inwardly. My belly explodes with raging butterflies. However, I steel my gaze and shoot word
David’s POV.God, she looks perfect. Like a queen. My queen.I inspect Vera as she watches me with her parted lips. Her chest is rapidly jerking and I know without a single doubt that her heart is crazily tap-dancing inside her.I probe her subconscious by teasing my cock and she watches me, drooling at the fucking sight of me.Looking at the way she's lost, staring at me, makes a smirk to tip the corners of my lips up.I don’t know what’s going on inside that head of hers. But I’m just about to find out by checking the waters in her furrow. That’ll be the only answer to my wordless question.Following the line of Vera’s sight, I gaze down at my body, taking in the soggy sight of the crown of my shaft. It’s filled with precum, dropping in ribbon down on the floor.That makes Vera bite her lips out of reflex but it gets me high knowing I’m so soaked just because of my girl.And tonight, I’ll ensure to knit our soaked sex together in such a way that it'll stick to our minds forever.She
Vera’s POV.“Fucking fuck!” I’m losing my breath. Damn, my life is hanging on a thin thread.Oh, shit….I’m gonna die a blissful death ‘cause this dose of pleasure David’s giving me is way too much.But, fuck it. I love the sweetness of it. I love how his wet tongue fuck me senseless.I love how…“Omigod, daddy. That’s…fuck, it’s amazing!” I stretch out my hand and clutch his head tightly.As if his face isn’t close enough to my cunt, I squash him more into my sex. Fuck! I vibrate visibly as his tongue pierce my hole, sinking into my canal walls.“hmmm…” David makes some strange appealing noise at the back of his throat. It stokes a new flame inside me, and I begin to caress my breasts.I touch my nipples sensually while I bring my eyes down to watch the movement of my daddy’s tongue over me.“Fuck, princess…your scent drives me so insane…” David rises up, heaving heavily as he breathes the words.I’m still reeling from the impact of his first words when he suddenly gushes the next o
Third Person POV.Andrei’s pacing the length of the underground parking garage of Vera’s apartment complex, tensed.He was barely holding it. The rage he felt mottled his cheeks with stains of red. From afar one can literally feel the sparks of rage the stocky man was trying to keep at bay.Fuck! He wanted to man up but the weight of the information felt too heavy, making it impossible for him to stay in check.Andrei’s emotions were riding high, a tailspin he couldn’t hold back regardless of his decision to stay calm.His wandering feet brought him to the side Vera’s car was parked and he took a sneak peek inside the car through the run-down windows, checking to see if it was all there. The cause of his raging mood. His anguished pains. Seeing it all there, Andrei batted his lashes, pushing back the sting of tears as he strode away from the car.Andrei fixed his jolting hands into his pockets, not wanting to display how tensed he was. Or rather how he wanted to get revenge, he could
Third Person POV.Somewhere in Russia.Different black-tinted cars swerved into the field, and men in black suits poured out from it. The Red Kings' men, Anton noted as he watched everything through his dark sunshade.Layers of dust trickled through the air as each car’s tires squealed over the sandy dunes of the desert.The clan-to-clan war had doubled, getting out of hand and many lives had been lost in the process. Lots of properties belonging to both the mafias and the civilian who lived around the places where their gun battles occurred had been severely damaged.However, the Red Kings and the Sokolov twins were the ones gaining the upper hand.The two clans had won over the other clans, either razing them completely or making them part of their clan as allies.The Sokolov twins had gained three allies from different clans. That’s why their Byki doubled.Now, however, the twins are building a squad of soldiers that would help them fight the war with the Red Kings.Today, they are
Vera's POV. "Thanks, Evelyn." I smile at my housekeeper when she serves me the Earl Gray tea. I've never been a tea person that much but since my pregnancy clocked six months, I started craving it every morning. Today makes it eight months and two weeks since David and I married. An impromptu marriage. But no matter what I love it.It hasn't been easy. Not when David was ousted from the company by the board of directors because of the news Claire leaked. But we've been there for each other. He's been my rock and I've been his. Most days we spend time here in the courtyard, thinking of what other business we can establish and grow.Five months of brainstorming on that led him to establish a small business but it hasn't consumed his time. In fact, David devotes more time to me.Just like the news that spread—the news Claire released on the media, that's how David ensured to spread pictures of our wedding photoshoots. It got the media confused that he wasn't ashamed that he got mar
132. Vera's POV. I gasp at the splash of cold water on my face, waking up from sleep. My eyes bulge as I take in my surroundings. The room is bright, unlike before when it was all dark. But this isn't just a room, it looks like an office. But a huge one. There's a billiards table in the center with an overhead light. But that's not what makes my heart slump. It's the number of scary-looking men in the room, surrounding me like predators. My eyes scan them all. Tattoos both on their faces and body, piercing around their eyebrows, ears, and the corner of their lips. Some have a bald head, long hair, and short hair. My heart pulses as I examine the men more. None of their faces looks familiar. Since we got here, Russia, I've been in and out of consciousness. Actually, this is the first time I've taken out time to see my surroundings and the strange faces here. I nearly pee on my panties as I watch these men.Who are they? "So, this is the bitch we've looking for, huh?" One
131. David's POV. I've been worked up since Vera went missing. Same as Andrei. The both of us have not slept a wink and I've avoided Claire like a plague, ignoring her calls and text messages. It's all because of her that I'm in this mess but I seek to correct my mistakes. This time, no turning back. I'm damming all consequences now. If it's reputation, I don't mind losing it again. Fuck! My girl is out there in this cold weather with my baby in her belly. Thinking about Vera being helpless and alone is driving me crazy. I wonder how she's coping with our baby. This is literally the third day she's been missing and I'm broken. So broken. Stepping out of my room after brushing this morning, I see Irene waltzing towards me. "Good morning, sir." She humbly greets. The tray of food in her hands already tells me why she's here. Answering her greetings, I order her. "Irene, please take it back. I'm not hungry." There's a compassionate look in her eyes as she stares at me. It's
130. Third Person POV. Peter was bubbling with excitement inside of him now, knowing his ticket to freedom was now within reach. Years of searching for that daughter of his has come to an end. Fuck his dead wife, Helen, and yeah, fuck David Truman, Peter smirked inwardly. What he loved most about this minute is the fucking hatred and confusion he's implanting in Vera's mind. He's not here to just take the girl to Anton but he also intends to change her notion about David Truman. He wants to paint the man black before Vera and that's working. The very dark, distant look on Vera's face is a pure indication. Oops, Peter smirked again, wondering about the emotional turmoil Vera must be going through. It's obvious the girl had been seeing the man as her knight in shining armor but now, that same man is the bane of her existence. Damn, Peter loves this. It only means…he'll finally settle with his true love and live peacefully with this grandmother and child. That's the family he
129. Vera's POV. My heart has never been this broken before. It feels like it's about to pop out of my chest. I'm losing my breath and strength is leaving my body fast. Sitting in the subway station on this frosty night, I sob relentlessly. I can't stop the rivulet or tears. I can't stop replaying the scene that occurred before me four hours ago. I've been sitting here for two hours and I've missed the first train that swung by. I can't bring myself to move. All I feel is heartache. David…after all he said to me, he still chose her in the end, why? Indeed, I'm never and I'll never be enough for him. After all, he is what he's rumored to be. A womanizer. I guess I was too blindly in love with him to realize I'd end up like his ex-wives. Too bad now, I'm carrying his child. I chuckle bitterly at the situation I'm in. I feel like it's a blessed-cursed situation. I'm blessed because I have a baby made out of my love for a man. But cursed because even before the baby could come
128. David's POV. As Claire and I leave the elevator, I feel the tension becoming palpable. I can't find it in me to respond to whatever greeting my employees send my way. Claire's heels make uncomfortable sounds as it hits the floor. My posture rigid, I swing the door to my office open and walk inside. I hear Claire slam the door shut behind her. Before I can reach behind my desk, she rushes to me, holding my arm. In that moment of surprise, I turn around only for Claire to smash her lips on mine. Her teeth cling strongly to mine. It's all I can do not to barf. The fuck is she doing? I wonder to myself while gripping the back of her hair and pushing her off of me. In disgust, my hand swipes over my lips, wiping the trails of her kisses. I pant, doing everything I can to hold back my rage and sheer eagerness to lash out at her."Claire, need I remind you what boundaries are?" I say so calmly. She might think that's how I am on the inside but no, I'm nothing but calm. She b
127. Vera's POV. "Oww…" I whoosh a breath, watching the passersby while I tap my feet continuously on the asphalt. Checking the time again, I figure out five minutes have gone by and Evelyn still isn't here. "What are you still doing, Evelyn?" I mutter, thumbing through my phone to call her again. This dizziness has gone out of hand too. My vision suddenly blurred while I was in the cafe. I just came there to relax this morning but the dizziness struck with force. That's when I decided to head to the hospital. Evelyn's advice a while back was perfect but my stubborn self couldn't admit to it. I didn't even check a pregnancy kit. I prefer going to the hospital to be completely certain. That's why I called Evelyn to help me with my purse. I sigh and scroll a hand through my hair. I'm getting worked up but I'll get a solution soon. "Vee?" A tiny voice calls out to me and I turn my back and see Evelyn smiling from across the building I'm perched on. "Get over here, Eve!" I wave
126. David's POV. "Can you tell us exactly what went on here, Mr. Truman?" The commander asks, wanting to take note. I'll be the last person to reveal that what occurred an hour ago is a mafia war. Resolved to seal the secret, I shrug. "I don't how to explain how it all started, commander. But I'm thinking those are thugs, seeking some kinda attention." I say, my face deadpan. "Did you perhaps see any of their faces?" He asks again. Fuck yes, I did. It's all imprinted on my mind. Anton's. Peter's. It's all living rent-free in my head, I nearly growl but instead, I offer. "Commander, what happened was a flurry of shootouts and shits. Couldn't see any of their faces." The commander looks weak at my vague answers. It's better he is. "Okay, Mr. Truman. We'll make more investigations about that." He says and I nod lightly. The other sheriffs are scouting the place, looking for evidence to find but I know better. Mafias don't leave a trail you can find them with. Their shi
125. David's POV. All evening I've been tense, worried sick to my bones. The event, my problems with Vera, the viral pictures of me and Claire, and how to make things work out between Vera and I all race through my head, I nearly lost it. While the guests were coming into the ballroom, I move away, wanting somewhere quiet to get my shit together. I can't stop worrying about her. Vera. I fucking want to know if she's going to come over but calling her on the phone will be a dead end because she won't ever respond to the call. Secluded in one of the hotel rooms upstairs, I undo some of my buttons after removing my suit Jacket, cracking the bones of my neck. I make sure I come up here with a bottle of whiskey and I quickly uncork it and begin to drink directly from the bottle. I don't know what to think again. What to feel, so I let all sorts of emotions swing through me, emotions I can't define. Amidst all, that tiny voice in my head keeps telling me Claire knows something. Fu