LOGIN"Here," Louis handed me an envelope containing my wages for the day which I happily accepted,"Sure you don't want to come back to work with me? Just look how popular you are tonight." He added kindly.
I laughed but shook my head, "If my tuition hasn't been paid maybe I'll stay, but for now just call me if there's anything urgent." I said as I yawned and a little tipsy.
Ben and Gilbert came in, "You're very popular today." Ben said as he took his bag from his locker.
"One guy in particular can't take his eyes off you and is guarding you like a hawk." Gilbert added with a laugh and made me raise a confused eyebrow.
"Huh?"
Seeing my confusion, the three men laughed as if there was something funny that I didn't realize.
"She doesn't seem to notice." Louis chuckled amused but I was still confused about the direction of their conversation.
"It's 5am, I'm going home then." I said and grabbed my bag from my locker, "Bye guys, thanks Lu." I waved before walking out through the back door.
The cold weather pierced my skin as I walked out and I hurriedly hugged my cold body under the coat I was wearing. "ugh... it's cold." I said, shivering and blowing on my hand to make it a little warm.
Closing my eyes, I turn my face up towards the sky, flinching slightly as the cold morning hits my skin. The chilly breeze freezing my body through my coat and to maintain some warmth I crossed my arms tightly across my chest.
I had only started walking a few steps and gasped in shock as someone came out of the driver's door of the car parked next to the bar exit.
Stunned, I realized the person who came out was ‘the horrible man!’
"You! What are you doing here?" I asked quickly as he started walking towards me.
"Bradley... Call me Bradley." He whispered passionately before taking my lips and planting a lingering kiss on them that made my body weak.
I try to resist the kiss at first but he’s determined and doesn’t let go of my lips, making out like they were just made for him.
“Bradley..” I repeat softly that makes him groan in satisfaction.
I’m ashamed to admit but it doesn’t take me that long to just give in and wrap my hands around his neck to kiss him back. The moves make him groan and with the other hand that he has on my back, he pushes me forward, moulding our bodies together.
The kiss is hot and deep and all kinds of awesome, well… he knows how to kiss, I thought.
His arms wrap around my waist and he tugs my form closer into his body as he presses kisses down to the skin of my throat, licking over the conjunction between my throat and collarbone which make me weaker.
When he comes back to my lips, with one move he easily lifts me up and I wrap my legs around his hips as he leans back to me staring at my eyes with lust which sends shivers down to my body.
He stared at me for along time before whispering, “You’re so beautiful, Dwyne”
I can’t help but chuckle before touching his face lightly. “Does that always make you get the things you want?”
He smirked naughtily “Usually… Does it work?” He said as he lips caressed mine with every word he spoke.
Oh.. It definitely works!
In a quick move his mouth descended upon mine and I kissed him back, thrusting my tongue into his mouth.
He opens the passenger door and puts me on the passenger seat. Breathing heavily before running to the driver seat.
"There's no way we're doing it here, I'm taking you to my house." he growled, quickly started his car and drove like a maniac.
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Dwyne woke up and sighed as she felt a buddy nuzzle closer to hers from behind that made her freeze.
What the….
A shocked expression forms on her face when remembering the night, no, the morning she had the naughty time with the horrible man, no, he is Bradley, yes, she remembered he mentioned his name is Bradley.
Oh God, what did I do?!
She slowly shifted around and tried to find her clothes around the room.
The man stirred so lightly and made her stop moving before she noticed he’s still asleep, good.
She slowly gathered her clothes, bag and put on her shoes before slowly opening the door to escape from him.
There was no way she would stay here when he woke up.
God, am I that drunk to do this to him?!
You idiot Dwyne... Stupid!!!
Jumped up and chuckled softly when she saw the man in the black suit standing in front of the room door with his eyebrows raised.
I looked down in shame and walked out without saying anything to him.
Running as if chased by a dog, I was shocked when I looked back and realized how big the mansion was.
Damn, is he really a gangster?
I'm so dead!!!
Many guards in black suits stared at me with cynical gazes as if they couldn't believe my presence but said nothing and just let me walk out, almost losing my breath I managed to walk out the high gate and hurriedly headed to the main road to hail a taxi and immediately hopped on it heading back home to my apartment.
Letting out a long sigh I saw that it was already 5pm and remembered that I had a night shift that started at 7pm today.
D*mn, I spent the whole day with that guy!
Ugh... What was I thinking about spending the night with a guy like that?!
What if he really is a dangerous man?!
Idiot!!!
Hopefully I won't see him again after this!
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“You look proud, Phil.”Harry’s voice carried a mixture of curiosity and disbelief as he glanced sideways at his older brother. They had just stepped out of the hospital café, the late afternoon light stretching across the pavement, but the weight of what had just happened still lingered heavily between them.Phil turned his head slowly, meeting Harry’s gaze then, without hesitation, he nodded.“I am.”The answer came simply, but it was not light. It held conviction—something solid and unexpected after everything they had just witnessed.Edward, walking slightly behind them, let out a quiet sigh as he slipped his hands into his pockets.“A man who is brave enough to face the three of us without hesitation… who approaches us directly, without hiding, and claims our sister like that…” Edward said, shaking his head slightly. “That is not someone we can underestimate.”Phil let out a small breath, his lips curving into a fai
“I heard you met Benjamin,” Phil said, his voice steady but edged with something unreadable.Dwyne turned her head slowly to look at him, her expression calm, though her eyes held a quiet depth that had not been there before. After a brief pause, she gave a small nod.“Yes,” she answered simply.The word alone seemed to carry more weight than any long explanation could have.Phil studied her closely, as though trying to read between the lines of everything she was not saying. Harry shifted slightly in his seat, while Edward remained still, his gaze gentle but filled with concern.Dwyne drew in a soft breath before continuing, her voice quieter now, yet undeniably firm.“Because of Brad… I was able to face him.”The effect of her words was immediate.All three of her brothers looked at her in surprise, their reactions unguarded for the first time since the conversation had begun. There was disbelief, yes, but also something else—something closer to understanding. They might not know th
The café was quieter than the main lobby, but not by much. The soft hum of conversations and the clinking of cups filled the air, a strange contrast to the tension coiling tightly in Dwyne’s chest.She chose a table in the corner.Of course, it didn’t stay private for long.Marco and Gray positioned themselves nearby—not too close, but close enough. The other guards lingered at a distance, pretending to blend in, though their presence was impossible to ignore.Phil noticed immediately.His jaw tightened.Harry leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, scanning the room like he was trying to piece together a puzzle that didn’t make sense.Ed, however, stayed beside Dwyne, his expression softer, but filled with concern.“What is all this, Dwyne?” Phil asked, his voice low but firm. “Stop brushing it off. We deserve an explanation.”Dwyne exhaled slowly, staring down at her hands.Where do I even start?“First, hello, I’m glad to see you all again and this…” she gestured slightly around th
The next day, Dwyne couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, a bemused smile tugging at her lips as she saw Marco and Gray standing in the lobby, a sleek black Mercedes waiting behind them. Both men stood confidently, arms crossed, clearly in no rush, as if they’d been waiting all morning.“Seriously? You two are my bodyguards now?” Dwyne exclaimed in disbelief, shaking her head as she walked toward the car. My God…She paused only for a second, glancing at the luxurious vehicle. It was the kind of car she never imagined herself stepping into, much less on a casual trip to the hospital.Marco and Gray exchanged amused looks, shrugging in unison. “You know how much you matter to him," Marco said with a grin, gesturing for her to get inside.Dwyne rolled her eyes at their response. “To him? Or to all of you?” she muttered as she slid into the car. It was a rhetorical question, but she couldn’t shake the feeling. The weight of it all. Us—they’d said. Them all. The realization was unsett
Phillipe Quinn stood by his office window, swirling the glass of whiskey in his hand. The weight of seeing Ellaine after all these years hung heavily on him. He hadn’t expected it, certainly not in the chaotic setting of a public hospital. Ellaine… She looks well…The years of separation, filled with silence and unanswered questions, flooded his thoughts. He wasn’t sure what to make of it, but one thing was clear—Ellaine hadn’t been alone.The memory of the man who accompanied her flashed in his mind. Who is he?There was something about him, something dangerous, even more so than Benjamin Harrington. Ugh.. The thought made Phillipe clench his jaw. Benjamin had been a nightmare for their family, especially for Ellaine, and the idea of someone worse lurking around her filled him with dread.His thoughts were interrupted when Harry, his second brother and colleague, spoke up. “What’s going on, Phillipe? You’ve been staring at me for a full minute. You look like you’ve seen a ghost.
My eyes widened when we arrived at The Astoria, a luxury apartment complex in Coral Gables, just a stone's throw away from Palm Beach. Is he serious?!The sleek glass facade gleamed under the afternoon sun, and palm trees lined the pristine entrance, making the place look more like a five-star resort than a residence. I couldn’t help but take in the grandeur as Gray stopped in the lobby. When I turned to Bradley, he was already staring at me, that guilt-ridden smile plastered on his face. He knew exactly what I was thinking."You put me in The Astoria?" I frowned, my voice filled with shock and a hint of disbelief. Of course, Bradley would go overboard after everything that had happened. I should’ve known this would be his way of keeping me safe.He raised his eyebrows, his playful grin barely masking the seriousness underneath. "It's the safest place," he replied. "Unless you want to stay in one of my mansions?" His eyes lit up in excitement, as though the idea of me moving into h







