Before they knew it, a man was heading straight for them. Audrey recognized the smile on his face instantly—it was Dylan, with that same charming grin she had seen countless times in his advertisements. His smile was a perfect blend of warmth and confidence, the kind that made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. It was no wonder he was so popular; even his approach seemed to carry a magnetic pull, drawing everyone’s attention to him.He was impeccably dressed in a sharp, tailored suit that fit him like a glove. The dark fabric contrasted perfectly with the crisp white shirt underneath, and his polished shoes sparkled under the overhead lights. His entire appearance radiated elegance and charm, as if he had stepped right out of a fashion magazine.As he approached, he spoke to the bouncers with a voice that was both commanding and friendly. "Let them in," he said, his tone leaving no room for hesitation.The bouncers, recognizing Dylan’s voice, immediately par
“So, um, Zach, let's do something fun,” Audrey suggested, a mischievous smile dancing on her lips. “What is it?” Zach asked, his eyes lighting up with curiosity as he leaned in closer, eager to hear what she had in mind. “It's a game,” Audrey began, her voice teasing, “called ‘Get to Know Your Partner Better.’ The rules are simple: each person takes turns sharing something from their past, something real, something meaningful.” Zach chuckled, a playful grin spreading across his face. “Okay, that sounds easy enough. I’m in. Who starts?” “You go first,” Audrey replied, her gaze fixed on him, her anticipation almost palpable. Zach paused for a moment, drawing in a deep breath. “Alright, here goes...” He exhaled slowly, the smile fading just a little. “Wow, I didn’t think this would be so hard,” he admitted, laughing softly to himself. “Okay, where do I begin?” “Anywhere you want,” Audrey encouraged gently. “It’s your story.” Zach nodded, his expression turning thoughtful. “Alrigh
“So, um, Zach, let's do something fun,” Audrey suggested, a mischievous smile dancing on her lips. “What is it?” Zach asked, his eyes lighting up with curiosity as he leaned in closer, eager to hear what she had in mind. “It's a game,” Audrey began, her voice teasing, “called ‘Get to Know Your Partner Better.’ The rules are simple: each person takes turns sharing something from their past, something real, something meaningful.” Zach chuckled, a playful grin spreading across his face. “Okay, that sounds easy enough. I’m in. Who starts?” “You go first,” Audrey replied, her gaze fixed on him, her anticipation almost palpable. Zach paused for a moment, drawing in a deep breath. “Alright, here goes...” He exhaled slowly, the smile fading just a little. “Wow, I didn’t think this would be so hard,” he admitted, laughing softly to himself. “Okay, where do I begin?” “Anywhere you want,” Audrey encouraged gently. “It’s your story.” Zach nodded, his expression turning thoughtful. “Alrigh
“Wow, Audrey, you’re such a good dancer,” Zach whispered into her ear, his breath warm against her skin, sending a delightful shiver down her spine.Audrey’s heart fluttered, her pulse quickening with each beat. “So are you,” she replied with a playful smile, trying to mask the nerves bubbling in her stomach. Being this close to Zach was like standing too close to a fire—intense, exhilarating, and a little dangerous.They continued to sway to the rhythm, their bodies moving in perfect harmony with the music, lost in each other’s presence. The lights dimmed around them, the world fading away until it felt like they were the only two people in the room. Zach’s hands rested gently on Audrey’s waist, his touch sending sparks through her body. Audrey couldn’t help but notice how his eyes never left hers, how he looked at her as if she were the only thing that mattered. Across the room, Dylan watched the scene unfold, a small smile tugging at his lips. He had come to check on them, to make
"You deceitful bitch! You don't love me," Frank shouted, his voice vibrating with anger and betrayal. His eyes, usually charming and filled with mischief, now blazed with a wild intensity. "If you truly loved me, you would have done as I asked."Audrey's heart sank, but she forced herself to meet his furious gaze. "But, Frank, I can't—""No need to explain yourself," he cut her off, his words like a slap across her face. "It's over."Audrey gasped, bolting upright in her bed, her body drenched in sweat. Her heart was pounding as if she had just sprinted a mile. For a moment, she was disoriented, unsure if she was still trapped in that awful argument with Frank or if it had been just another nightmare. She touched her forehead, feeling the dampness of her skin. "What is wrong with me?" she muttered, her breath still shallow. She rubbed her face with both hands, trying to shake off the lingering anxiety. The memory of Frank's words still echoed in her mind, making her stomach churn. Sh
As soon as Audrey stepped outside, she paused, her hand hovering mid-air. A sudden wave of realization washed over her. "Wait a minute…" she muttered, her brow furrowing. "I don’t even know where Zach works!" She placed a palm on her forehead, the coolness of her skin a sharp contrast to the heat rising in her cheeks. "What kind of wife am I?" she whispered to herself, frustration and guilt twisting in her stomach. Her thoughts swirled like a storm.She began to pace, her heels clicking against the pavement, her fingers tapping against her lips as if coaxing a memory to surface. Then, it struck her like a bolt of lightning. "Anna! Of course!" She let out a breathless laugh, feeling a rush of relief. "You're such a fool, Audrey," she chided herself softly. "Why panic when you have a personal assistant like Anna?"With renewed determination, she reached into her bag, fingers fumbling for her phone. Her heart sank when she realized it wasn't there. "Shit," she cursed under her breath. S
As they finally arrived at the towering glass building that housed the company, Anna stepped out of the car first, adjusting her dress and waiting for Audrey to join her. Audrey hesitated for a moment, taking a deep breath before emerging from the car. She felt the weight of uncertainty hanging over her, but she pushed it aside, determined to follow through with the plan.Anna noticed the apprehension on Audrey’s face and gave her a reassuring smile. “We’re finally here, Mrs. Zach,” she said with a playful laugh, trying to lighten the mood. “Let’s go see your husband.”Audrey nodded, her resolve hardening. She followed Anna toward the entrance, her heels clicking against the polished pavement. The glass doors swung open as they approached, and they stepped inside, entering a vast, bustling lobby. The ceiling soared high above them, with sunlight streaming in through large windows, casting patterns of light on the marble floors.Audrey’s eyes widened as she took in the scene. The place
Audrey stood still for a moment, catching her breath and surveying the tense situation. The guards surrounded her and Anna, blocking every possible exit. Their muscular builds and stoic faces showed they were not the kind to argue with. Audrey knew there was no point in resisting; they'd already caused enough of a scene.She raised her hands, signaling to Anna with a sharp glance to do the same. "Trust me," her eyes seemed to say. Anna, who had been breathing heavily with rage, understood immediately and followed Audrey’s lead, raising her hands as well in surrender."Hold on, hold on," Audrey said, trying to keep her voice calm and non-confrontational as she addressed the guards. "There's no need to throw us out. We'll leave on our own."Her words came out steady, though she felt anything but calm. Her mind was racing, replaying the events that had led to this. Things hadn’t gone as planned, and she hated how it all ended in such a humiliating way. They had worked too hard to get the