I could tell that she truly believed that it would work out and maybe she wasn’t just doing this to get back at her father. At least, I didn’t think that that was her main objective, but it would probably come to that as well, which would be an additional bonus that would only add to her satisfaction. The atmosphere was so tense that I didn’t dare let out a sigh. Ace seemed to be thinking of something as he refused to comment on her proposal. It was clear that he was worried, and I could understand that Elizabeth’s unreasonable demand and overly creative solution must be getting to Ace. I could feel Elizabeth staring at us as she waited in silence for Ace’s answer. For a moment, I was scared of what Ace would decide, and if I had to be honest, I wasn’t sure what I wanted him to choose. Perhaps, just like Ace, I was torn between the alternatives. If Elizabeth’s plan worked, then the merger would get back on track and so would my future with Ace. However, that would mean that Ace had t
The peaceful and calm atmosphere of the house and well-tended garden vanished into thin air when we stepped outside again. Elizabeth was kind enough to walk us to the door and I had to say that she played the role of the host perfectly. “I look forward to hearing your positive answer. Of course, if you need my help about anything, please let me know. Thank you again for coming to see me here,” she said before smiling brightly at us. I was too lost in my own worries and confusion to even offer her a reply or a polite smile. Instead, the corners of my lips just twitched awkwardly. Thankfully, Ace stepped in to save the day. “Thank you for having us over. We’ll get back to you with our decision. Until then, please take care of yourself and make sure that you get enough sleep,” he said calmly. My body felt stiff as I stood frozen on the spot next to Ace. I could feel Elizabeth’s gaze shifting from Ace to me, but I couldn’t quite meet her eyes. “Take care of her. I think she’s super s
“Why do you think?” he asked me in return. It had already crossed my mind that if this was just about our relationship then I should definitely have a say; however, this wasn’t just about our relationship. The impact of this decision would spread much further beyond my relationship with Ace and our future together. Everyone involved in the two companies would be affected and the relationship between Elizabeth and Kyle would be greatly impacted as well. It was precisely for these reasons that I didn’t quite understand how this should boil down to a decision that had to be made by me. “It’s just…this isn’t just about us…” I replied in a small voice as I pleaded with him with my eyes for him to have mercy on me and tell me what he was thinking instead of making me guess. “I guess you’re right about that. I’m sorry again, I didn’t want to apply that much pressure on you,” Ace said before pausing to smile a little at me. “Then…” I murmured as I dared to hope that he would overturn his
Ace was absolutely right about us not having that much time. Even now, he was still hiding away from all the reporters. Just like the times before, the reporters would not rest until a public statement was released. Even then, it may not be enough to calm them down. We couldn’t just ignore this matter and pray that the storm would pass on its own. Sooner or later, I knew that the two companies would have to make a public announcement to address the rumors. This was where my decision would come in and it was probably what Chairman Chase had been hoping for. The real question was, what should we announce during the public announcement? Should we announce that the rumors are true, and that Ace and Elizbeth are in fact dating? Or should we simply deny the rumors of their relationship? Now that I had to choose between my personal feelings and the greater good and the future of our relationship in the long term, what should I choose?“You’ve gone awfully silent. What are you thinking abou
Even if I was fine about it right now, he was right that I may not be fine with it in the future especially when the time came when I had to really see them together. I knew that he was right to be worried; however, there was no other way but for me to grow stronger so that I could take it. “I’ll be fine,” I said before braving a smile. The fact that it took so much effort for me to get those words out without letting my voice and will falter told me that I wasn’t quite ready for what was undoubtedly to come. The way Ace’s arm suddenly tightened around my waist before he drew me even closer to his side made me believe that I had failed quite miserably in fooling him that I was totally fine with Elizabeth’s plan. “Please don’t worry…” I began saying before I couldn’t form any more words. My eyes widened as my body stiffened in his arms when Ace suddenly crushed his lips on mine. It felt like my mind ceased to function at that moment and I wasn’t sure any more of what I wanted to sa
At moments like these, I was truly convinced that time could come to a stop. “I may have to hold her this close to me…” he continued in his sultry whisper. Although we were already so close, Ace pulled me even closer until I could feel the pressure of his chest against my breasts. I let out a surprise whisper as my breasts pressed up hard against his hard chest. Although I tried to distance myself from him, his arm around my body kept me exactly where he wanted me. “Ace…” I pleaded as his words started getting to me. Ace was acting strange, and I wasn’t sure what was going on or what he was thinking anymore. The passionate look in his eyes did not disappear; however, there seemed to be other emotions swimming in the depths of his eyes that I could no longer read and it scared me. “I may have to hold her hand like this…” he said as he slipped my hand into his without breaking eye contact from me. I felt the heat of his hand against the palm of mine and then his fingers smoothly i
I must have surprised Ace somewhat when I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him on top of me. I crushed my lips against his and kissed him with wild abandon as the passion that I had been holding back sprang to life. The thought of someone else taking him away from me, even if for just a moment, made me so desperate to hang onto him to keep him with me. I didn’t want to let him go and as a result of that I kissed him repeatedly. I shocked myself when I thrusted my tongue firmly into his mouth in search for his own. If Ace didn’t like what I was doing or how assertive I was acting, he did not show it. His tongue met mine eagerly and our kiss quickly deepened. I entwined my tongue with his until I felt so breathless. My body felt unbelievably hot, and my mind felt so clouded that I could no longer think of anything else but Ace and how much I wanted him. I could feel my pussy getting wetter for him and I was certain that my panties were drenched by that time. The more I thoug
“Ahh…Ace…” I moaned as my pussy clenched hard round his fingers. Ace’s fingers felt around my insides as he observed my reaction. I moaned even louder when he began caressing my pleasure spot with the tip of his fingers. My pussy ached with need, and I couldn’t wait for him to thrust his fingers in and out of my flooded love hole. It wasn’t long before I found out that my dear wish wouldn’t be granted. “You should be wet enough already,” Ace said with confidence.“Ah…” I whimpered at the feeling of his fingers slowly brushing along the sensitive walls of my love tunnel. Ace slowly pulled his fingers out of me while I whimpered from disappointment. I could see just how wet I was from the traces of my love juices on his fingers. My pussy trembled with need and the desire to be filled by him grew inside of me until it became simply unbearable. “Ace…” I called his name with unmasked urgency. I sat up on the bed and my hands immediately went to the buckle of his belt. Ace stared down