What baffled him was that he had run away from home to this place. He couldn't help but wonder what a young girl like Emery was doing in such a place. "You're a girl; you shouldn't be found in such a place," he advised. Emery rolled her eyes, annoyed by his audacity. "You're nothing but a big bully. I don't need your advice. And you have no idea who I am; this is my territory." She rebuked him, her voice firm and assertive. He raised his eyelids, seemingly unconcerned by her explanation. "Girls should stay within their homes," he added, his tone lecturing. Young Emery grew tired of his sermon. He had arrived uninvited, ruined her fun, and now acted as if he were her older brother. She picked up the spilled ink and continued painting, with a smile on her face. She had decided to ignore the stranger completely. Young Darren, however, watched her with fascination, wondering why she persisted in painting despite her lack of skill. These memories, now nostalgic and bittersweet, brought
Soft, golden light danced across the room, cast by the numerous candles that flickered like fireflies, infusing the air with a warm, honey-like glow.Emery was overwhelmed with a giddy feeling of happiness but this was well hidden from Darren's eyes. Darren focused more on her face hoping to capture all her reactions, he got disappointed when he didn't see any. Emery paid attention to every detail. Darren had carefully planned this out—she felt so special. Rose petals, delicate as silk, were scattered across the floor, releasing their heady, sweet fragrance into the air. The scent was intoxicating, captivating Emery's senses and transporting her to a world of romance and enchantment. Emery loves Roses; Darren knew this. The room seemed to whisper promises of a magical night, one that would be etched in her memory forever. Time seemed to stay on a stand-still. With the graciousness of a true gentleman, Darren escorted Emery to the table, pulling out a chair for her to sit. He th
Emery heard a loud ring in her head, she couldn't believe what she just heard. “What!?” Emery's jaw dropped, she stared at Darren like she was looking at an alien. It seems her ears had failed her, Darren brows crease into a tight frown. “You heard me clearly, move in with me!” He repeated. Was he insane? Emery wondered. Why the hell would he make such an incredulous demand?Emery felt that Darren was bent on ruining her reputation; he wants her to become the media's prey. And if that does happen; she wouldn't survive a day!Emery placed those thoughts about the media aside, “What about Camila?” Emery asked, it seems he hasn't thought things through before making such a request. A part of Emery felt she needed Darren's relationship clarity. Darren's eyes narrowed, Camila was never part of his future plan, he was only using her to get to Emery. But the fact that Emery was undisturbed about the whole thing set his heart in chaos. He couldn't tell her that could he?He feigned annoy
“You can't wear this!” He said. This was the worst dress to wear to an event. Emery would be selling herself out.Emery sighed in frustration, it seems Darren didn't want to tag her along with him. “Where would I get that outfit?”Darren smirk, he was right before her and she was still asking such a question?He pulled her out of the apartment, locking the door behind them. He drove her to one of the biggest malls in the City. Darren held her hands pulling her towards a particular section, Emery was finding it difficult to keep up with his fast pace, “Darren, you seem to forget who you are. You shouldn't be seen with me in the public.” Emery hinted, Right now onlookers were staring at them. Darren ignored her words, he didn't care about anyone. He had already warned all the press and media, anyone who dared him, would lose everything they've worked hard for. Arriving at the section Darren had in mind, they were both greeted by a mall attendant. Darren brought out his phone showing
Darren made his way into the Auction house and Emery followed closely behind him. Security men stood at the entrance, using their machinery to do a proper search. Emery couldn't help but wonder why the place was heavily guarded. After the search, Darren and Emery gained access into the gigantic hall. Emery had no idea of what the guards had given to Darren, but she wouldn't let her curiosity get the best of her. Darren could have a change of mind if she pestered him with ceaseless questions; so it was best to keep her lips sealed. Emery's eyes widened in shock as they walked into the main hall of the event, there were about a hundred seats in the venue and it seemed they were all occupied. Emery couldn't help but wonder where they would sit— It seems there were no empty seats. She wondered where Darren was headed, he kept moving forward heading towards a particular direction. They had come late, weren't they supposed to sit at the back? She wondered. Left with no choice, she foll
Nick and Margaret were spending lavishly while Emery had to earn to survive. The whole hall echoed with a round of applause from everyone. "I would charge us with open prayers, this would be followed by the singing of the national anthem." Charlie continued. They stood to their feet in respect to the US national anthem. "Now let's proceed with our program properly. Before that, Cystine, would you do the honor of giving us a glimpse of what would be happening in this afternoon's event?" Charlie said, looking at Cystine. His words stirred in everyone's curiosity. Cystine's face brightened with a smile, "Of course, we would have a Real estate auction, Rare items auction and lastly–Human auction,” she explained, "Human auction?” Emery muttered, she wondered if she had misheard. She turned to Darren for clarity but his icy gaze made her swallow her words.“Through the collaboration of several high personalities and achievers who are all either part or invited by the brains behind th
An idea flashed before his eyes and he smiled, he took out his phone and sent out a text message. Darren sat in front, so Victor Blackwood had no knowledge of his action. “Thirteen million dollars.” Darren raised his bidder card above his head. Victor smiled, he rested his back on the seat. “Fifteen million dollars,” just as expected he raised the stakes. “Fifteen million, Five hundred dollars.” Someone shouted. Darren and Victor turned towards the man's direction. Victor could be heard laughing out loud, he found this fun. The auctioneer stared at the man who had just placed his bid, his gaze skeptical.Emery felt so anxious at this moment, she didn't know how to react to all that was happening. She understood one important detail— If Darren placed his bid, the bidding process would never cease, that's because she could sense that both men are so proud, arrogant and very stubborn. The auctioneer stared at Victor Blackwood and Darren waiting for them to counter the bid, these two
“You must have been really desperate that you had to come find me in person.” Emery Hart had barely moved her eyes up to look at the woman standing in front of her. Camila Martin, the new sensational actress who had been making the headlines for quite some time now, was standing in front of her with a huge smile plastered on her face. “Miss Hart, it’s a pleasure to meet you here.” Emery acknowledged her with a nod, and Camila continued, "I have been sending my assistant to Miss Hart for quite some time now, but it seems like Miss Hart doesn't like the deal I am offering her."“It’s not like that, but...” Emery put down the glass she was holding onto and said, “I would suggest you not waste your time here and go to Mr. Harper if you want me to amend any of the clauses in your prenup contract.” Camila gritted her teeth but still tried to maintain calm composure. “Miss Hart, I am soon going to be Mrs. Harper, and I don’t think you would want to be on bad terms with me over a contract?
An idea flashed before his eyes and he smiled, he took out his phone and sent out a text message. Darren sat in front, so Victor Blackwood had no knowledge of his action. “Thirteen million dollars.” Darren raised his bidder card above his head. Victor smiled, he rested his back on the seat. “Fifteen million dollars,” just as expected he raised the stakes. “Fifteen million, Five hundred dollars.” Someone shouted. Darren and Victor turned towards the man's direction. Victor could be heard laughing out loud, he found this fun. The auctioneer stared at the man who had just placed his bid, his gaze skeptical.Emery felt so anxious at this moment, she didn't know how to react to all that was happening. She understood one important detail— If Darren placed his bid, the bidding process would never cease, that's because she could sense that both men are so proud, arrogant and very stubborn. The auctioneer stared at Victor Blackwood and Darren waiting for them to counter the bid, these two
Nick and Margaret were spending lavishly while Emery had to earn to survive. The whole hall echoed with a round of applause from everyone. "I would charge us with open prayers, this would be followed by the singing of the national anthem." Charlie continued. They stood to their feet in respect to the US national anthem. "Now let's proceed with our program properly. Before that, Cystine, would you do the honor of giving us a glimpse of what would be happening in this afternoon's event?" Charlie said, looking at Cystine. His words stirred in everyone's curiosity. Cystine's face brightened with a smile, "Of course, we would have a Real estate auction, Rare items auction and lastly–Human auction,” she explained, "Human auction?” Emery muttered, she wondered if she had misheard. She turned to Darren for clarity but his icy gaze made her swallow her words.“Through the collaboration of several high personalities and achievers who are all either part or invited by the brains behind th
Darren made his way into the Auction house and Emery followed closely behind him. Security men stood at the entrance, using their machinery to do a proper search. Emery couldn't help but wonder why the place was heavily guarded. After the search, Darren and Emery gained access into the gigantic hall. Emery had no idea of what the guards had given to Darren, but she wouldn't let her curiosity get the best of her. Darren could have a change of mind if she pestered him with ceaseless questions; so it was best to keep her lips sealed. Emery's eyes widened in shock as they walked into the main hall of the event, there were about a hundred seats in the venue and it seemed they were all occupied. Emery couldn't help but wonder where they would sit— It seems there were no empty seats. She wondered where Darren was headed, he kept moving forward heading towards a particular direction. They had come late, weren't they supposed to sit at the back? She wondered. Left with no choice, she foll
“You can't wear this!” He said. This was the worst dress to wear to an event. Emery would be selling herself out.Emery sighed in frustration, it seems Darren didn't want to tag her along with him. “Where would I get that outfit?”Darren smirk, he was right before her and she was still asking such a question?He pulled her out of the apartment, locking the door behind them. He drove her to one of the biggest malls in the City. Darren held her hands pulling her towards a particular section, Emery was finding it difficult to keep up with his fast pace, “Darren, you seem to forget who you are. You shouldn't be seen with me in the public.” Emery hinted, Right now onlookers were staring at them. Darren ignored her words, he didn't care about anyone. He had already warned all the press and media, anyone who dared him, would lose everything they've worked hard for. Arriving at the section Darren had in mind, they were both greeted by a mall attendant. Darren brought out his phone showing
Emery heard a loud ring in her head, she couldn't believe what she just heard. “What!?” Emery's jaw dropped, she stared at Darren like she was looking at an alien. It seems her ears had failed her, Darren brows crease into a tight frown. “You heard me clearly, move in with me!” He repeated. Was he insane? Emery wondered. Why the hell would he make such an incredulous demand?Emery felt that Darren was bent on ruining her reputation; he wants her to become the media's prey. And if that does happen; she wouldn't survive a day!Emery placed those thoughts about the media aside, “What about Camila?” Emery asked, it seems he hasn't thought things through before making such a request. A part of Emery felt she needed Darren's relationship clarity. Darren's eyes narrowed, Camila was never part of his future plan, he was only using her to get to Emery. But the fact that Emery was undisturbed about the whole thing set his heart in chaos. He couldn't tell her that could he?He feigned annoy
Soft, golden light danced across the room, cast by the numerous candles that flickered like fireflies, infusing the air with a warm, honey-like glow.Emery was overwhelmed with a giddy feeling of happiness but this was well hidden from Darren's eyes. Darren focused more on her face hoping to capture all her reactions, he got disappointed when he didn't see any. Emery paid attention to every detail. Darren had carefully planned this out—she felt so special. Rose petals, delicate as silk, were scattered across the floor, releasing their heady, sweet fragrance into the air. The scent was intoxicating, captivating Emery's senses and transporting her to a world of romance and enchantment. Emery loves Roses; Darren knew this. The room seemed to whisper promises of a magical night, one that would be etched in her memory forever. Time seemed to stay on a stand-still. With the graciousness of a true gentleman, Darren escorted Emery to the table, pulling out a chair for her to sit. He th
What baffled him was that he had run away from home to this place. He couldn't help but wonder what a young girl like Emery was doing in such a place. "You're a girl; you shouldn't be found in such a place," he advised. Emery rolled her eyes, annoyed by his audacity. "You're nothing but a big bully. I don't need your advice. And you have no idea who I am; this is my territory." She rebuked him, her voice firm and assertive. He raised his eyelids, seemingly unconcerned by her explanation. "Girls should stay within their homes," he added, his tone lecturing. Young Emery grew tired of his sermon. He had arrived uninvited, ruined her fun, and now acted as if he were her older brother. She picked up the spilled ink and continued painting, with a smile on her face. She had decided to ignore the stranger completely. Young Darren, however, watched her with fascination, wondering why she persisted in painting despite her lack of skill. These memories, now nostalgic and bittersweet, brought
Emery stood before the old building, her eyes welling up with tears. She forced them back, but the memories came flooding in. This was their childhood hideout, a place where she and Darren would spend hours playing and laughing together. Emery had found this place and Darren found her. If she was to explain her love story to the world, she had to start from this place. Darren's hands wrapped around her waist, startling her. Emery spun around, frowning at him. "Why did you bring me here?" she asked, her voice laced with a mix of curiosity and annoyance. Of all places, why here? This was a lingering question she wanted answers to. Darren shrugged, his hands slipping into his pockets as he walked towards the old house. Emery's gaze followed him, her eyes scanning the familiar surroundings. Memories of her childhood flashed before her eyes - she saw herself running around the trees, laughing and carefree. A faint smile crossed her lips as she remembered the joy and freedom of
"Don't ever threaten me with your life," he growled, his voice low and menacing. "Your life belongs to me, and without my permission, no one can take it away from you, not even yourself."Emery's heart skipped a beat, but Darren's grip on her neck made her uncomfortable. His eyes blazed with rage, and his words sent a shiver down her spine. "You belong to me, you are mine."Darren's grip on her neck loosened, and he stared at his hands in horror, realizing he had overreacted. Why was he so enraged? He thought to himself, struggling to comprehend his own emotions.Emery's words had struck a chord, awakening a primal possessiveness within him. He felt an overwhelming need to protect her, to keep her safe from harm. She wasn't allowed to harm or hurt herself, she didn't have that right. Emery grasped the gravity of the situation, and her words of apology hung in the air. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice laced with remorse. She sensed the fear and pain in Darren's eyes, and her heart wen