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 need to calm down Tyler.I cannot afford for Ethan to be suspicious about our affair, or else everything would be over.I have not checked our marriage documents yet—so I cannot be so sure he made me sign a prenup that day. I have to tread carefully.I’ve already spent torturous months with a mad man like that.”My heart pounded erratically against my chest.The air in my lungs non-existent as I listened to my voice play on the voice note.“I definitely cannot divorce him without taking some shares from the Blackwood to my name.Once I confirm that I did not sign a prenup, I’ll come up with a plan that would make him divorce me immediately.I cannot wait to be with you Tyler without hiding anymore.Gosh, I’ll finally get rid of Ethan.I love you baby, please just wait for me.”Jennifer’s lips curled up smugly, as the voice note finally finished playing.Bile rose up in my throat from dread.My eyes wide and my lips parted in shock as I stared at Tyler.I turned to face Ethan.An
“This morning. I got a message saying I should come here. The person claimed they had information on my real parents. And that was the reason I came…” “Oh Leah. Ethan is fed up with your lies already. When would…” “I did not say you should speak, Let her finish, Jennifer!” Ethan growled, raising his voice for the first time today. I watched as Jennifer flinched. Her hands which held his arms swatted away and she twisted the handle of her bag. My heart broke at how much trust bled through Ethan’s gaze regardless of everything. “When I got here. I saw all these decorations, which told me something was suspicious. I moved to the door, wanting to run away but somebody had already locked it from the outside. Then the room was filled with a certain kind of smell before I could think. I passed out, only to find myself naked in bed with him. I swear Ethan, I would never cheat on you.” “Ha ha ha,” Jennifer’s laugh echoed through tge room. She laughed so
“I should have known. A spiteful woman like you would never disappear without planning something poisonous,” I hissed, letting go of Ethan as I turned to fully face her now. “You must have planned it didn't you? You are working with Tyler. Both of you did this to drive a rift between me and Ethan. That is why you are spilling dirty lies!” I shouted in her face. My face red with anger, as rage flowed through my veins. Jennifer lips curled into a pout, as she looked at me sadly. “Leah, when would you let go of your hate for me? You know I’ve always had a soft spot for you seeing you were married to Ethan. I tried to love you like a sister, and even respect you as one. But still, you see me as the villain. Even when you destroy a happy home with your viscous and greedy heart,” she said softly, wrapping her arms around herself, looking extremely fragile. Jennifer walked past me, moving to Ethan. Her long fingers wrapped around hands as she gazed up at him. “Do
“What are you saying?Stop lying!” I screamed, my entire body trembling in fear from how genuine and believable he sounded.I knew how bad the situation looked.Tyler turned to me, and right there I realized something.That Tyler was an exceedingly great actor.I watched as his expression transformed into one of adoration as he gazed at me.“Leah baby, there’s no need for us to lie to the world anymore.They already know.I know you are scared of Ethan’s reaction after all he is your husband, but I promise I’ll protect you.We love each other Leah, we have made promises to elope and spend our life together.So why—““Keep quiet!Just shut up!” I screamed at the top of my lungs.My shaky hands moved to cover my ears, unable to hear his disgusting words any longer.“No, I would not!” Tyler barked.“I am tired of your continuous promises, Leah.Everytime we spend the night together, everyday you are in my bed.You always beg me to give you more time for you to break things with Ethan.Bu
I pushed Tyler away from me. My eyes wide as I stared at Ethan in shock, my breathing deep and uneven. “Ethan,” I whispered his name. My eyes stared back at his with the same intensity, pleading and begging for him not to believe what he saw. His jaws clenched hard and his green eyes glinted with so much pain and anger. “Ethan, please don’t blame Leah for anything. We love each other and it’s normal for a woman to find comfort in another man’s arms when her husband fails to—“ Everything that happened next happened within a blink. Ethan moved past the door within a fraction of a second. His hands wrapped around Tyler’s throat. Tyler’s body hung in the air, his head resting painfully against the wall as Ethan pounded his fist endlessly into Tyler’s face. The sound of flesh hitting flesh, followed the crack sound of Tyler’s nose breaking echoed through the room and nobody amde any move to stop him. I stood frozen not knowing whether to intervene or let Ethan beat Tyler to deat
I watched frozen as his lips curled at the tip, twisting into a wide, dark and cruel smirk.And his lips moved to say something, but then—everything went blurry.I strained my ears trying to hear something.My eyes clenched hard trying to see exactly what was happening.But as if I was being sucked out of whatever night mare I was in.I watched helplessly as everywhere turned dark.My head ached painfully, and I could feel it pounding against my skull.I struggled to open my eyes, only to be greeted by the sight of darkness.But I could barely care about that fact.Because, the memories of the nightmare I had been pulled out from flowed through my mind.My entire body trembled as everything flashed through me almost like I was reliving every scene.My chest tightened when I remembered something.I called the man in my memories papa.And he looked nothing like the man who I’d recognized as my father all my life.And my mother.‘Oh heavens, my mother looked very intimate with him,’ the







