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JAYDENThe door to my office slammed shut behind me, rattling the framed photos of my family on the wall. I leaned against the desk, my pulse still racing, trying to push down the anger clawing at my chest. The night had gone to hell, and it was all because of Brianna. Or maybe because of Marcus.Damn Marcus.I ran my hand through my hair, tugging hard at the roots as I stared blankly at the floor. Every time I saw Brianna with him earlier, it twisted something deep inside me, something dark and possessive. He had no business being around her, not like that, with his stupid charming smile and easy-going demeanour. She had smiled at him. She had laughed with him. She hadn’t listened to me at all, Stylsmin was not a good set of people to be around.What was I doing? My head pounded, my thoughts a chaotic mess. I could still hear the click of Brianna’s heels as she walked away from me earlier, her back stiff and her shoulders squared. I hated how that walk always drove me insane. That pe
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“There”, Jayden let out with a satisfied purr, the end of his word fading into a groan as I took all of him into my throat. I felt his sac touch my lips, and I released all of him from the cage of my mouth, only to take him all in at once.“Princess,” he growled softly, and I felt the throbbing between my legs intensify.“Be a good girl and move.” I looked up at him from beneath my lashes. With a beguiling smirk, Jayden grips the root of my hair and shoves his massive member into the back of my throat. “Yes, like that, princess.” He growled. Caught off guard, my mouth slackened, and I nearly choked, tears filling my eyes. I wrapped my fists around the base of his cock, closed my eyes and began to bob my head, applying just enough pressure at the base of his cock. His hands gripped my hair tighter. Over the obscene sound of him in my mouth, I heard him hiss and grow bigger in my mouth. The thought of him buried deep inside me later seemed to feed my wanton desire as I felt wetnes
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BRIANNA The next day at work, I tried to focus on my tasks, but my mind kept drifting back to the encounter with my mother. My phone buzzed on the desk, interrupting my thoughts. Glancing at the screen, I saw my mother's name flashing. I peeked at Jayden, who was engrossed on his screen. I wasn't sure he would let me pick up the call. I swiped it and returned to work, thinking, 'Maybe I'll call back later.' The phone started ringing again, and I decided to mute it. I looked up and found Jayden staring at me. "Aren't you going to take that?" he asked. "It's not important," I said, pushing it aside. We both continued to work, but the phone kept vibrating. "Pick your call, Brianna, it's fine," Jayden waved me off. I took a deep breath and stepped outside Jayden's office to answer the call. "Hey, Mom," I greeted, trying to keep my voice steady. "Brianna, sweetheart! How have you been?" my mother's voice echoed through the phone, a hint of genuine concern in her tone. "I'm managing,
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Lust and Luxury: A Billionaire's Return Gala Night (IV)
JAYDENThe door to my office slammed shut behind me, rattling the framed photos of my family on the wall. I leaned against the desk, my pulse still racing, trying to push down the anger clawing at my chest. The night had gone to hell, and it was all because of Brianna. Or maybe because of Marcus.Damn Marcus.I ran my hand through my hair, tugging hard at the roots as I stared blankly at the floor. Every time I saw Brianna with him earlier, it twisted something deep inside me, something dark and possessive. He had no business being around her, not like that, with his stupid charming smile and easy-going demeanour. She had smiled at him. She had laughed with him. She hadn’t listened to me at all, Stylsmin was not a good set of people to be around.What was I doing? My head pounded, my thoughts a chaotic mess. I could still hear the click of Brianna’s heels as she walked away from me earlier, her back stiff and her shoulders squared. I hated how that walk always drove me insane. That pe
Lust and Luxury: A Billionaire's Return Gala Night (III)
JAYDENI watched her from across the room, my eyes narrowing as I noticed the way she laughed with him. Marcus Stylsmin. I knew him well enough—an up-and-coming business tycoon with a reputation for being charming. Brianna threw her head back and laughed again. Too charming.I adjusted my cufflinks, a practised motion that helped me maintain my calm. Olivia's shrill laughter was grating to my ears, but I barely registered it. My focus was on Brianna. She looked relaxed, almost happy, in a way she hadn't looked for a while now."Jayden, are you even listening?" Olivia's voice cut through my thoughts.I hummed absentmindedly, it was probably her usual nonsense about travelling and clothing brands.My gaze flicked back to Brianna and Marcus. They had moved to a more secluded corner, and Marcus was pouring her a drink. My jaw tightened. The hell were they thinking? "Excuse me," I said, not really caring for a response as I left Olivia's side and made my way through the crowd. The annoy
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BRIANNA I sighed as I sipped my drink, watching the guests talk to one another. Jayden had ensured I was by his side for most of the night after the run-in with Alexander. I was confused as to why he was so tense. Well, I mean, I guess I get that Alexander gave off a weird vibe that didn't sit well with me, but Jayden was acting like Alexander had tried to run off with his fianceé. I took another sip as I watched Jayden and his real fianceé from across the room. She had probably had enough of us standing together and came to drag Jayden away a few minutes ago. She kept talking and laughing quite obnoxiously. Even with the music and conversations, I could still hear her. The fundraiser officially started after long speeches and the whole Steele family, plus Jayden's fiance had moved to the stage for that. I had tried to follow, as his assistant, don't get me wrong, but some bitch Jayden hadn't introduced me to yet had stopped me and asked if I was slow, saying something like "Try not
Lust and Luxury: A Billionaire's Return Gala Night
BRIANNA The day of the Gala finally came. It was to be held at the Steele manor. Yes, I had been there a couple of times now, but I never went past the living room and Jayden’s study, so seeing the greenhouse area be turned into this huge outdoor dining space was definitely something. The crunch of gravel beneath my heels echoed softly in the stillness of the afternoon. Glancing down at my outfit, I smoothed out the fabric of the dress. The deep blue hue complemented my complexion, and I chose a subtle smoky eye for my makeup. Jayden had said to make a statement, so I went for the last dress I tried on that day. I decided to leave my hair down so it fell in loose waves around my shoulders, the soft curls framing my face gently. My crystal stud earrings caught the sunlight as I walked down the path. It was a chance to mingle with the city's elite, network, and maybe even make some valuable connections. But they have been rude, condescending, and irritable since I started working
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BRIANNA After my meeting with my mom, I was in a bad mood. I threw myself into work, and the Gala preparations made that easy. The hum of the city outside provided a steady backdrop to the muted office atmosphere.Jayden sat behind his desk, his gaze fixed on me as I tried to organise the day’s reports. After a prolonged silence, Jayden’s voice cut through the ambient hum. “Ria,” he called, his tone low and deliberate. “Why do you keep dressing like that?” I looked down at my cotton gown. I agree that it had seen better days, but why did Jayden have to ask about it like that? “Like what?” I retorted, meeting his gaze. “Your wardrobe is hardly suitable for the image I want to project.” His steel blue eyes bore into mine with an intensity that sent a shiver down my spine. “What’s wrong with my wardrobe?” I challenged. He circled the desk, his steps deliberate and measured. His gaze swept over my outfit, a calculated assessment that left me feeling exposed. “It lacks sophistica
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As I stepped into the office, the usual buzz of activity seemed overshadowed by tension. I had hoped that the chaos would stay confined to the online world, but as I glanced around the office, I realized that was wishful thinking. Colleagues huddled in small groups, whispering fervently and casting furtive glances in my direction. I ignored their stares, heading straight for the elevator, trying to focus on the tasks at hand. "Did you see those photos of Jayden and that mystery woman?" "Yeah, who do you think she is?" "She's probably just another one of his flings. I mean, why else would she be with him?" My fists clenched. These fools were always thinking with their lower halves. Everyone in the world was as fickle as them. "Hey, Brianna," one of my colleagues called out, a sly smirk on her face. "Did you see the news about Jayden's new girl? Seems like you might know her since you're always hanging out with the boss." I forced a polite smile, trying to brush off the insinuatio
Lust and Luxury: A Billionaire's Return Talks
JAYDEN Walking into the house that evening, I already knew something was up. My mother was seated with Ethan, and they weren't in the middle of an argument. "Evening," I said, making my way straight to the stairs. "Evening son, I would like to have a word with you," she said. "Yes? Is there something you need me for?" I asked, standing at the base of the stairs. "Come now, child, I can't cram my neck to speak to you. Come sit," she said, waving towards one of the couches. I sighed and walked over; I had things to do. "I am busy, mother; let's keep this short," I said, sitting across from her. Ethan cast a questioning look my way. I gave him a subtle nod, signalling that I had no idea what was going on. As I settled onto the couch, my mother wasted no time in getting to the point. "Where did you say you went on Tuesday?" she asked, drawing my attention back to her. "What?" I frowned, confused at the sudden interrogation session. "Where were you last Tuesday?" she asked a
Lust and Luxury: A Billionaire's Return Office Shenanigans (II)
BRIANNA As I lay in bed that night, I couldn’t help but think about all that had happened. Back when... I never expected to see Luke again, and certainly not this way. Our relationship had started so well. He had come into my life soon after I found out I was pregnant with Leo. He had been nothing but kind and supportive, making sure I didn’t fall into depression from overthinking. We went places I had never thought of going and tried new things together. We even decorated the nursery together. There were certain things he did that were a bit untoward, like having the final say, trying to isolate me from friends and coworkers, saying things like “Oh, I just want it to be the two of us,” or “I’m your best friend; you don’t need anyone else,” Luke’s once-charming demeanour became overshadowed by possessiveness, and his eyes betrayed a simmering rage beneath the surface—one moment, showering affection; the next, succumbing to an explosive rage over trivial matters. As our relationshi
