"Abby, are you okay, kiddo? I heard you lost again in the stock market," said a man talking to Abby, who was struggling with her work.She was a little rushed after spending the night with Zac, and last night was the first time she made love to the man who had officially become her lover with pent-up anger—all this time, she had only sought pleasure, nothing more. There was never even any love.However, last night was completely different. Unfortunately, Zac saw Abby's inner turmoil as an overwhelming passion that made him burn with desire and do it repeatedly.She was tired now. Her energy was drained."Damn Emerson!" Abby swore softly before responding to the man on the other line. "I'm fine, Uncle. Losing sucks, especially since he's my fiancé now. I hate him even more and want to end it right now.""So you're still planning that revenge?" Alex asked incredulously. He didn't like his niece and Zac's relationship, but he would accept it if Abby loved him. "Please stop it, Abby. I do
Abby's cell phone rang just as she stepped into Zac's apartment. Zac helped her out of her coat and got busy getting everything ready. She quickly headed to the balcony to take the call while enjoying the night view from up high."Hey, Al. What's up? Why are you calling so late?" Abby asked with a smile, feeling good about teasing her best friend, who was snickering on the other line."No kidding. I know you were at his apartment, right? What were you doing there, Abby?""Hey... what's going on? Why has my masculine and ignorant best friend turned so caring and chatty like my uncle?" Abby teased. "Did you forget that this guy and I are engaged? You need to get used to it.""Abby, this is dangerous. If you keep seeing each other, you might fall in love with him. Have you forgotten your grudge? If you have, by all means, don't do it and go back into Ashton's arms.""You're starting to make no sense. You know, I have a goal. He has beaten me in the stock market, and I can't accept that.
Abby froze instantly when she heard Zac's words, which seemed to be intended to harass her because he knew many things and even planned to destroy her. However, Abby still tried not to be affected and asked everything in a tone that she made as calm as possible."What do you mean, Zac? Is someone trying to do something bad to you?" asked Abby, who, although she wanted to avoid Zac's probing gaze, forced herself to look at the grey eyes of the man in front of her who was still holding her close."Do you think businessmen like us are safe from enemies, Abby? If you do, really, you're very innocent.""Oh, ah... well, I know now. Do you intend to accuse me?" Abby asked again. This time, she pulled out the intimidation move that always brought Zac to his knees.The move never failed to manipulate Zac; even that second, the man looked down and stroked Abby's cheek."Of course not, baby. Do you have to do that to me—I mean, stab me in the back? If it makes you happy, do it, Abby. All I ask i
Revenge can change everything. That was true. Even Abby, who previously had high self-esteem, never wanting anything if it wasn't for her efforts, changed one hundred and eighty degrees.Zac's gift was even more than great, if she may say so. The shares of a big company she had been eyeing for a long time were now written in her name. So easy.She only needed to use her beauty, charm, and love spell to get it all.Abby smiled as she looked at the file on her desk until someone walked in and, without permission, immediately grabbed the sheet, realizing something was wrong with her."You managed to get these shares?" the man asked with a frown. He clearly couldn't believe it because he knew very well that Abby had lost in the stock exchange some time ago. So, where did she get those securities?"You can see for yourself.""How is that possible? You lost, Abby.""Gin, what's wrong with you? You should be happy that your sister managed to get those valuable files. Instead of being snappy
A glimmer of light shone through the gap in the curtain, making a man mumble. He tried to cover his eyes, which were bothered by the glare. "Abby, close the window! You're disturbing my sleep," he muttered before realizing that the atmosphere and even the temperature in the room were different from his own. The man opened his eyes and found himself on a white bed, without a single piece of clothing, and next to him, a girl sleeping in a similar condition. Gin stirred and was about to get out of bed, especially after remembering what happened last night. He wasn't drunk; he should have been able to resist when the girl climbed on top of him and started fucking him. However, the demon in him said otherwise. The temptation was so strong that he foolishly fell into it. "Are you leaving?" asked the girl who had woken up earlier and noticed the movement at her side. She seemed no stranger to such things—spending a night making love to a random man and waking up in much better
"What are you doing here, Abby? And why are you taking me away? I have to tell Monica first so that she doesn't come looking for me," said Gin, who did not accept Abby's attitude and immediately pulled him out of the shopping center, while Alice, who had just finished paying for all their purchases, just stood still watching the showdown between the two."You don't need to ask permission or say goodbye, Gin. Come home with me. Now."Abby pushed Gin into his car and asked Alice to take her car. They left the shopping center still fighting."You know what? You've embarrassed me by treating me like a child, Abby.""I don't fucking care, Gin. All I have to do is protect you.""I don't need it. I'm an adult, and I'm a man. You should be the one I protect. Don't you realize that your behavior could endanger us all?""Oh, behavior? Which ones? Didn't I explain to you that everything I'm doing is for our family? I'm doing this to teach that bastard Emerson a lesson, and you, don't get in my w
Alice arrived at her apartment and quickly picked up her phone. Dozens of messages and missed calls were already lined up there. From Jude, who else? She was reluctant to deal with someone who could potentially interfere with her work, but Jude... he had what Alice needed. Some stability."Hey, sorry for ignoring your calls and messages. How are you?" Alice greeted, having no idea that the man on the other side was wearing a big smile when he heard from her."It's okay. I know you must be busy with your work for Abby. I'm good, and I miss you. How about you? Is everything going well? What about Abby's little brother?""Yes, thank God things are going well, although I can't say the search is over yet. New tasks are always ahead. And I still can't stop watching Abby and Gin. You know, they need me.""I know. It must be hard to take in a young man who grew up on the streets.""Gin's pretty easy to manage, except for one thing. He's a brilliant teenager who's managed to fit in the job his
Alice smothered her mouth with the palm of her hand. She had no idea that Jude was serious about what he was doing. Although it seemed strange and silly, inevitably, Alice admired the man's actions. Unfortunately, they were not on the same page now."Jude... why are you doing this?" Alice asked as she sighed tiredly and pushed the man's body away. "I never thought you would do this.""You should have expected it. You had taken my virginity.""Bullshit!" Alice laughed. "Don't bullshit yourself. How could a man like you still be a virgin? Or else... do you really like women?""Are you testing me? After what happened, you're still questioning it?"Alice laughed again. "Alright. I'll get serious now. Why are you doing this?""Because I love you.""Why, Jude? You're not supposed to love me.""Can you explain why? Because I think I'm the one feeling this way, and I'm happy to feel that way about you. Why do you think I shouldn't do this? Do you think it's wrong?" Jude asked rhetorically.No