LOGINHe looked familiar but still I could not put a pin on where I had seen this stranger in the past.
His full red lips pulsed in a way that looked like he was smirking, but the pinching, and slight crease in his brows said otherwise—he wasn’t smirking—not at all. Rather he was studying me, the same exact way a beast would do before he pounced on his prey. My gaze moved down to his thick, muscular body clad in a white long sleeve shirt which he rolled down to his elbows sexily. The sight sent a zing through my core making me cursed at the pleasure I felt. I definitely could not have hots for this man. He might be a kidnapper for all I care. His jet black hair, still laid sleek behind. He looked like he just walked out of an office meeting, but the aura he carried, made him stand out from every other man I’ve ever met. A shiver slid down my spine as my core tightened. He was the kind of man women dreamt about in wet dreams only. “You passed out,” he muttered. His lips pressed in a hard line, while his gaze stared intently on my face. My brows creased in confusion, and as if I just opened a damp. Memories of everything that happened yesterday, along with Xavier cheating on me, and then him— I stumbled back. “You hit me with your car. You almost killed me!” I hissed in anger, a shudder passing through me as I remembered everything. His gaze hardened at my words as he spoke. “My car barely touched you. You passed out from the floor from drunkenness. You were never hit by my car. I’ve had my doctor come in here and check you while you were unconscious. And he said, everything is fine,” he said. His voice was deep and dark. Having an undertone that sent a spicy kind of feeling through me. This man was turning my mind into a slut, just by thinking of the things his voice elicited through me. My memory flashed back to last night. He told no lies. I never felt the impact of his car hitting me. Rather, I passed out because I was dizzy from the numerous drinks I had. Now I felt immensely foolish. He looked at me once more. His beautiful orbs studied me like he had never seen a face like mine. But the expression bleeding in his gaze was unreadable. “Have a nice rest. My driver would take you to your home tomorrow," he nodded, turning to walk out, but my next words halted his steps. “Wait,” I called out. I moved towards where he stood outside the bathroom door by now. Luckily, the light from there was enough to see although the darkness of the room was undeniable. I swallowed, knowing I was making an impulsive decision, but I had no other choice. I had gone to the club with one purpose. Find a man, good enough to take what Xavier never deserved. My virginity. I wanted it gone. But then, I went ahead and drowned my sorrows in alcohol. I doubt I’ll ever get an opportunity like this again, and this man. He was everything a man like Xavier would envy. And that was exactly what I needed. “Let’s have sex,” the words slipped from my lips before I could fathom what I said. My hands moved to clasp around my mouth. My eyes wide with shock, as I stared at him, just realizing the words I said. His gaze flared in disbelief, probably never expecting a vulgar word like that from my lips. “What did you just say?” He questioned, and I watched as amusement danced in his eyes. An expression other than the blank face that seemed to be permanently etched on his face. I felt like crying in shame as tears burnt at the back of my eyes knowing I just made a big fool of myself. Biting into the soft flesh of my lips, I tightened my fist together, gathering all the courage I could muster. My hands slipped to the strap of the night gown. Taking my precious time, I watched as his gaze followed my actions. Dragging the strap along the flesh of my skin, I slid it down. The small rope dangled languidly at my side, leaving a large portion of my boobs on show. I gulped, knowing my actions were extreme and I had never done something like this before. But still, I was not ready to lose the attention of a man like him. Moving to the other strap, I did the same thing, watching as his eyes trailed every motion my fingers made. The gown fell down to my waist, and I shifted slightly, watching as it fell at the pool beneath my legs. The cool air from the window fanned my body, and I struggled not to shiver under his gaze. “What are you doing?” He rasped, looking away. He clenched his jaws hard, as he stared at the open window. His voice— thicker, huskier and darker than usual. He sounded as if he was straining himself. The darkness of the room cast on his shadow, while the bright light from the bathroom shone on my naked body. My perky breast stood in attention, and it took everything in me not to wrap my hands around myself, running away like a coward. I knew I was probably going to regret my decision later. But as for now. The image of Xavier and Natasha still stained my soul. I could still see them before my eyes almost like they were before me. And I refuse to let a man as unfaithful as Xavier hold me back. “You had already seen me naked earlier when you changed me, so why are you looking away now?” I asked, trying to be seductive. But his next words made me freeze. “I did not change you. I would never take advantage of a woman in a state like yours. I had a female staff do it, while I ordered the dress for you,” he spat through gritted teeth. “So what exactly are you trying to do?” He questioned harshly. I watched as his jaws ticked hardly, while his fists beside himself tightened. Almost as if it was taking every will in him to control himself. I felt immensely foolish and ashamed at my abrupt and obtuse actions. Maybe this was it, the punishment I deserved for being foolishly blind to Xavier's ploy along—or the revenge I needed. I didn’t care which—because I was so ready to take them all. “I think you already know clearly what exactly I want sir. Let’s spend the night together.”“You know, the minute I opened my eyes that day, they told me you were dead.That you burned to death in a car crash, and even your body could not be recovered,” Ethan breathed, his hot gaze on me.One of his hands held tightly on my waist, and I could barely breathe.While the other trailed up to my face, moving a strand of hair behind my ears.“But, I didn't believe them.I told them, and everyone that was ready to listen that you were not dead.The Leah I know would never die so easily.So I waited, I waited for days.And days turned into weeks.Weeks turned into months.And months into years…” he stopped himself as his voice shook slightly at his last words.His eyes bled with so many emotions that they pierced deep into my chest, taking my heart out of my rib cage and squeezing it painfully tight.“Five years, Leah.That was how long I waited.And how long it took you to come back to me,” he whispered.The wind blew harsher this time, my dark hair flowing into my face.I watched
My face split into a wide smile as I gazed at him below.My cheeks hot from shyness.“Say yes!Say yes!” The crowd chanted and I laughed beautifully.“Yes husband.I would love to be your wife all over again,” I said softly as the crowd screamed.From where I stood, I could feel him stiffening as he watched everything happen before his eyes.His gaze burned hot into mine as Killian slipped the huge and beautiful red diamond ring into my finger.And they sat perfectly.I raised my hands in the air, waving my ring as if it were my price.And just then, Killian did something unexpected again.He lifted me in the air, his hands below my ass as he twirled me around.Confetti filled with glitters and money sprayed around us.And right there, my eyes landed on Ethan’s scorching hot ones and his tight jaws.And I did the most surprising thing, I smiled brightly at him.My entire thirty-two teeth on show.“Wow, Mr Thompson, you just really love Mrs Landers.You gave her the red tear cut diamon
My soft and innocent voice came.Killian shook at my side with confusion as he turned to me.“Aveline, what are you doing?”I rolled my eyes, moving out of his hold and I bent down to support Jennifer in standing up.“Please, she is human too.No one deserves to suffer.I do not hold her responsible for trying to harm me at all.I know she acted irrationally, but she might have not done it in her right mind.I mean look at her state,” my voice shook tearfully as I muttered those last words.‘I’m really an amazing actress.I deserve an Oscar award for this performance,’ I praised myself internally while putting on my feeble act.Jennifer stared at me in shock and confusion as she muttered underneath her breath.“You are not Leah,”Her voice was small, below a whisper, but I still heard it clearly although I pretended not to.I turned to face her slightly, “Did you say something?” I asked as she shook her head.If I were alone right now, my face would have split up into a beaming wide s
The moment those words left his lips I steeled myself internally.Seeing him this close after a long time brought back all the painful memories all over again.The crowd did nothing as he took a step towards me.One step turned into two.And two into more till he stood right before me.His hands lifted and I stood still saying nothing, just frozen in place as his familiar scent wafted in my nose.His fingers drew closer to my face, and I feared that if his skin touched mine, all the walls I’ve struggled so hard to build might shatter.But yet, I could not move away. But right before his hands could make contact with my skin, thick strong palms slid across my waist drawing me closer into his warm heat.And Ethan’s hands paused in the air.And he watched helplessly as Killian held me closer to his body.“Mr Blackwood.It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.I believe you have met my wife, Aveline Lander.The heir to the Lander fortunes,” Killian muttered, his words sounded humble but I co
Jennifer’s gasps deepened as she stumbled in her steps the more she drew back.Her hands lifted in the air, and her fingers trembled as they pointed directly at me.“Y…you…” she stammered.My face clenched hard in confusion as I watched her.My lips pulled up in a worried look as I muttered.“Is something wrong, Jennifer?You look terrified.”I could almost burst into laughter seeing her on the verge of going mad at just the sight of my face alone.Her hands moved to her hair as she held on it tightly shaking it.“You are alive?No…no, this cannot be,” she muttered.Then suddenly, her head lifted.Her eyes flared wide, that deranged look glinted on her face.One I had not seen in a long time and she snarled.“This is not possible.You must have come back to hunt me.I’ll kill you before you ruin the beautiful life I’ve built these five years,” she breathed, and I heard her clearly.I stood still not moving as I predicted her next move.I watched as her hands left her hair, clenched t
Jennifer’s loud shout of pain pierced through the now quiet air.Cameras flickered endlessly, trying to capture this beautiful moment of the young madam of the Blackwood brought down and disgraced at the event of the century.Blood dripped from the small cut littered on Jennifer’s face from the glasses as her make up was washed down by the numerous drinks that once laid in the glasses. She looked no less than a clown to the entire world.My first taste of revenge, just as beautiful as ever.I watched as she finally managed to stand up on her two feet.The waitress had disappeared, running away for her life a while ago after the incident.Jennifer’s face flamed in embarrassment, and she tried to hide through anger as she barked.“You fell me, how dare you?” She yelled at Visanchi, completely losing her composure.But the woman could not be intimated—I’d taught her that.She just rolled her eyes, her hands moving before her nose to fan the air in disgust, while pointing at Jennifer to







