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.”His name sounded somewhat distant to me.My mind travelled back to the last time I saw him—I could still remember every single thing.I wanted to be angry at him for how things played out that day.But with everything happening, I could barely find it within me to hold any grudge.“What are you doing here?” I questioned in confusion, as I took his form.The face cap on his head and his casual clothes.It looked like a very unusual clothes for the heir of the Rivers family to wear.His eyes held mine for sometime, before he regained himself.A wide smile tugged on his lips as he watched me.“I have an important meeting with someone here,”he muttered with a shrug.“Oh okay,” I said, not wanting to keep on with the conversation when I remembered the words he had said to me in his car that day.Thankfully, the elevator stopped at my floor at that moment.I jumped out, noticing Tyler remained inside, his hands typing something on his phone furiously.‘He must not be going to this floor th
“IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR REAL PARENTS, AND WHO THEY ARE.COME TO WELLINGTON HOTEL.AT TWO PM.ROOM NUMBER TWENTY-TWO.A RESERVATION HAD BEEN MADE ALREADY.”My heart thundered widely against my chest.I snapped my phone close, my wide eyes staring at the wall before me, not moving.I struggled to calm myself but it seemed impossible.My gaze moved to Ethan who still slept soundly on the bed, unaware of the turmoil shooting throughme.Steeling myself—I lit my phone on again, and took a good look at the message.Then, the number.The number was unknown, and not saved amongst my contacts.‘Who was this person?And how did they know about my real parents?Only a few people knew, and I doubt they’ll…’Not having more time to think, I looked at the time on my phone.It was already after twelve.Neither me nor Ethan planned to go to work today.That was the perks of your husband being the president of the company you worked at.You can take as much leave as you want, but still, no one
My chest rose and fell unevenly, as the words slipped out of my lips.“Who is the real owner, please tell me,” I pressed.I watched as his face creased into a frown, almost like he was in pain.“The owner of the blue diamond," he stuttered, his voice barely above a whisper.“S…she.She was very beautiful, just like you.Big round blue eyes.Yes, she had eyes just like you,” he said, his voice laced with so much shock as if he just realised what he meant.Almost as if he was just putting everything together.“What do you mean, she looked just like me, old master?” I questioned, my heart thundering.“You are an exact replica of her.Why hadn’t I seen it before?” He breathed, still reeling in surprise.“What’s her name?Who am I a replica of?”His beautiful green orbs shifted to me, filled with so much fear.“Ashley.You look exactly like Ashley.She is the owner of that blue diamond.I…I remember,” he rasped.“Her husband.They bought the diamond for the child they were expecting.It wa
Vivian eyes froze on my face. Her gaze moved down to the paper dangling in front of her.She fought with her bound, wanting to unwrap her hands and swipe the papers.“Oh, you don’t need to stress so much Vivian.See, I’ll bring it to you,” I muttered smugly, moving closer to her.I could feel Ethan’s body tensing, the moment I moved away from his grip and stood a breath away from Vivian.But his protectiveness needed to wait for now.I held the papers in her front, the ink within her gaze.Her terror filled gaze swiped across the letters on it, reading every word.“What have you done?What have you fucking done?” She screamed in rage.“I’ll kill you, how dare you take everything away from me,” she shouted, struggling harder to free herself.I shifted away from her, but not quick enough because her teeth snapped around the paper and she tore it apart.Amusement danced across my eyes watching Vivian look so disorganized and scared. I had always known her to be a put together and proud
My body stood frozen, tremors shooting in my veins— goosebumps erupted on my skin. Vivian’s loud and painful scream filled the air, as the gun which she held fell to the ground with a thump.I wasted no time, swiping the gun in my hands so quickly that she barely had another opening.Her red sharp eyes moved to me filled with so much rage and anger as she cradled her bleeding hands from where the bullet had torn through.“Leah are you okay,” Ethan’s breathless voice came, followed by his thick strong hands wrapping around my waist.I could barely hear his voice as the sound of the gunshot still rang in my ears.My gaze moved past him to the police officers—the exact one who had shot Vivian.Luckily, he shot her right before she could pull the trigger on me.I was so close to death today.I looked it directly in the eyes, and yet I sailed through.But I barely had time to think of that fact.I did not risk my life in vain today.I needed something and hopefully I had gotten it.My eye
“Ethan,” I choked out.My hands moved from my sides, to his shoulders.My fingers dug into his flesh, as I stammered.“Sh…she’s dead.Everything I worked for.Everything I sacrificed for, it’s all gone,” I whispered.My grip around his shoulders grew deeper, and I could feel my sharp nails digging into his skin yet he said nothing.Not even a flinch.His fingers ghosted over my cheeks as he breathed.“It’s okay, baby girl.Let it all go.I’m here to hold you.”The moment those words left his lips, I felt like a dam had been let loose.Tears slipped from my eyes, as a small sob left my lips.His forehead moved away from mine, and this time— he held my entire body, joining it to his, as he hugged me tightly.My face against his chest.I could not tell when or how my sobs increased, but they did.Tears poured out uncontrollably this time staining his white shirt, but he didn’t seem to care because he held me tighter.My sobs turned louder, drowned by my lips pressed against his chest.I







