Andrea Valerio's pov. "What are you trying to do, Kara? Why did you make your dad upset?" I asked in an annoyed voice. This girl was really stupid. If she kept doing that, she would spoil all my plans. After the last incident with Mia, Antonio began to doubt me. I could feel in his eyes that he didn't trust me as he used to before. "Mom, how could you tell me to congratulate and smile at her while I loathe her with extreme hatred," Kara spat out in anger. "You need to think about time and situation before speaking, you stupid girl. It’s her time, and we need to act according to the situation. Otherwise, your father will throw us out of his house. Haven't you seen that he started caring for his abandoned daughter?" I scolded her. I clenched my fists as hatred for Mia increased in my heart, thinking that, just like her mother, she was also coming between Antonio and me. I had to repeat the history of her mother. Mia would also get what her mother had; suffering, pain, and death.
Xavier's POV"Get ready for the punishment, baby girl," I said in a warning tone.Mia sucked a breath in. Her eyes widened."How are you going to punish me tonight?" she asked, biting her plump lips."We will see, baby. You are a very bad girl, and I have something for you which you will also enjoy," I said with a smirk as my mind was engaged in fantasizing about her punishment.I turned her to press her back on my front, and we swayed slowly. I rested my hand on her slim waist. I leaned over and rested my chin on her shoulder.She threw her hands on my neck and started grinding, sensually swaying her hips to the music.Just as I started enjoying her small act of seduction, the music stopped, and a voice disturbed us."Can I dance with you?"Mia abruptly turned towards Kara, who was standing there and smiling at me.Mia possessively wrapped her arms around me, leaning more on me. I really found it strange now that she had become insecure and possessive. I also encased her in my arms a
Mia's POVI jerked at his dirty touch. He placed his hand flat on my belly and said, "Relax, baby"Is he serious? how can I relax when he is touching my forbidden hole?He watched me intently and said, “Today, I am going to claim this virgin hole of yours. But before this, I want to remind you that we have set some rules. If you don’t like me to proceed, you can say your safe word, and I will stop. Tell me, love, what is your safe word?” He wanted to be assured.“Red,” I whispered.“Good girl.” He smiled, paused for a few seconds, and looked deeply into my eyes.“I will never do anything in which you are not comfortable or scared. I want you to be relaxed and free from any restraint. Okay?” He finished placing his condition in front of me, and I was speechless.Though I knew he would never hurt me, I was still afraid to try new places.I pressed my lips before asking him my fear.“What if it hurts more than anything, and I cannot bear it?”He nodded in understanding and said, “It wi
8 years ago…Mia’s pov. Rain was pouring down outside and here my mother’s eyes were flooding inside of our house. It was past midnight and my father hadn’t come yet . My mother was cleaning the kitchen about nth times just to kill the time while waiting for her husband and sobbing in her tears. A sound of switching of a car’s engine came and the doors of the car opened and closed with a thud and the sound of footsteps grew louder. Door was jerked open and the huge frame of my father came into sight. He was holding a beautiful lady in his arms. I didn’t like seeing her with my father. She was literally clinging on to him. He entered the house and threw his gaze on my mother, full of disgust . “Why are you still there? I don’t want to see your face when I come home. Get lost and never come in front of my eyes. You spoiled my mood.” He spat out with so much hatred in his voice. “I was waiting for you. I was worried , it was raining heavily outside and you hadn’t come home.” My mot
Xavier’s pov.“No. I won’t marry a low blood like her.” I roared. “Xavier please try and understand. We don’t have any choice. We need to make this deal as soon as possible.” My mother tried to convince me. She knew that another conflict was going to start between my father and me and she always tried to form a bridge between us. “But I was supposed to marry Valerio‟s other daughter. Then why had they changed the plan?” I was frustrated. “We don’t know, son, why they interchanged the brides. But they requested as this marriage will only last for three years and not a real one.” My mother explained in her gentle voice but I was not in the mood to listen to her. “What do you want mom? For your business deal you want to tie me to a low blood. I can’t even tolerate standing beside her. You want me to spend my whole life with her. Are you a serious mom?” I threw my hand in frustration and huffed. “Son, you have to marry her. This is for my business and I don’t accept a NO from you.
Mia’s pov”You are going to get married to Xavier Leonardi.” My father said abruptly. My eyes widened in shock. I could not believe that I heard him correctly. I waited for him to continue but he remained silent. Then I took the chance to ask him, “Wasn’t Kara going to marry him?” “Oh no. I won’t marry him. I can’t marry a playboy like him and also only for three years? No way!” Kara said, observing her fingernails. “But we have to form this alliance for merging our businesses. That’s why there has to be a marriage between the two families.” My stepmother Andrea said. “…and why do you think we have invested so much into you? Because one day we can use you in a business deal.” I could not believe what I was hearing from my own family. My own father wanted me to exchange for a business deal. My whole life was nothing but just business for them like I was some non living stuff in their house. I swallowed hard before daring to say something in front of my father. I never answered h
Xavier's pov. I entered and she closed the door. Turning towards me she ran her eyes over me. "Hey baby! What happened ? You didn't look at me, neither did you admire me." She complained in her seductive voice. "I had a very bad day." I told her sternly. "Let me make it up to you. I'll make you feel so good that you will forget about this bad day." She sat on my lap, wrapping her arms around my neck. Her sweet smell invaded my nose. Her touch was soothing. I took a deep breath. I needed a release and I have only a week to live my life freely . I knew my father made sure for his reputation that I would be tied to that Valerio girl. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her closer. I tucked my finger beneath her chin and made her face lift up to my level. I slammed my lips onto her, kissing the life out of her. When I was done kissing her, she was left breathless and panting heavily. Clutching the corner of her dress, I pulled it over her head and threw it aside. Unbuckling my
Mia's POVI was wearing a white gown waiting in the bridal room for my stepmother to take me to the wedding hall. I hadn't met Xavier Leonardi. But I heard about him that he was a big playboy and a successful businessman. He was one of the richest persons in the world and that scared me to death. I was scared to have the same fate like my mother. I was completely freaking out. I wanted to run away from this freaking wedding. But I couldn't leave my father hanging in the middle of a business deal. Plus so many people and media people had come for the wedding. I couldn't back out and embarrass my father in front of these people. Andrea had come and took me to the aisle where my father was waiting for me smiling. I saw for the first time him smiling at me. My heart became happy. But I knew it was only for the show in front of these people. He stretched his elbow for me and I held his elbow, hooking my hand around him. "Mia, I expect you to behave properly in front of these people.
Mia's POVI jerked at his dirty touch. He placed his hand flat on my belly and said, "Relax, baby"Is he serious? how can I relax when he is touching my forbidden hole?He watched me intently and said, “Today, I am going to claim this virgin hole of yours. But before this, I want to remind you that we have set some rules. If you don’t like me to proceed, you can say your safe word, and I will stop. Tell me, love, what is your safe word?” He wanted to be assured.“Red,” I whispered.“Good girl.” He smiled, paused for a few seconds, and looked deeply into my eyes.“I will never do anything in which you are not comfortable or scared. I want you to be relaxed and free from any restraint. Okay?” He finished placing his condition in front of me, and I was speechless.Though I knew he would never hurt me, I was still afraid to try new places.I pressed my lips before asking him my fear.“What if it hurts more than anything, and I cannot bear it?”He nodded in understanding and said, “It wi
Xavier's POV"Get ready for the punishment, baby girl," I said in a warning tone.Mia sucked a breath in. Her eyes widened."How are you going to punish me tonight?" she asked, biting her plump lips."We will see, baby. You are a very bad girl, and I have something for you which you will also enjoy," I said with a smirk as my mind was engaged in fantasizing about her punishment.I turned her to press her back on my front, and we swayed slowly. I rested my hand on her slim waist. I leaned over and rested my chin on her shoulder.She threw her hands on my neck and started grinding, sensually swaying her hips to the music.Just as I started enjoying her small act of seduction, the music stopped, and a voice disturbed us."Can I dance with you?"Mia abruptly turned towards Kara, who was standing there and smiling at me.Mia possessively wrapped her arms around me, leaning more on me. I really found it strange now that she had become insecure and possessive. I also encased her in my arms a
Andrea Valerio's pov. "What are you trying to do, Kara? Why did you make your dad upset?" I asked in an annoyed voice. This girl was really stupid. If she kept doing that, she would spoil all my plans. After the last incident with Mia, Antonio began to doubt me. I could feel in his eyes that he didn't trust me as he used to before. "Mom, how could you tell me to congratulate and smile at her while I loathe her with extreme hatred," Kara spat out in anger. "You need to think about time and situation before speaking, you stupid girl. It’s her time, and we need to act according to the situation. Otherwise, your father will throw us out of his house. Haven't you seen that he started caring for his abandoned daughter?" I scolded her. I clenched my fists as hatred for Mia increased in my heart, thinking that, just like her mother, she was also coming between Antonio and me. I had to repeat the history of her mother. Mia would also get what her mother had; suffering, pain, and death.
Xavier's pov. I had to leave Mia alone with my mum when my dad asked me to meet some of our business partners. When I was done meeting them, I went to the bar to get something for myself. "Xavier!" I heard a voice and cringed mentally. I knew that voice and never wanted to meet this girl again. But now I had no escape because she was standing before me, my ex-girlfriend Diva Rossi. I remembered the last time, what she tried to do. I didn't want to create a scene at my party. So, I just ignored her, and I turned my back on her. "Xavier, are you avoiding me?" She called me from behind. I cursed mentally and turned towards her. "Do you leave me a choice? Do you remember what you did to me last time?" I scowled at her. "I really want to apologize for that day, Xavier. I truly regret it. Will you please forgive me? Please..." She begged. "Diva, every time I try to forgive you, you have always done something I could not forget. How can I trust you that you won’t do it again
Mia's POV I was sitting alone and getting bored. So I decided to roam around. I saw everyone was busy gossiping, drinking, and enjoying a meal. In the hall's center, they made ballroom dance arrangements where some couples were dancing gracefully. I smiled at the memory of my first dance with Xavier. My eyes began to search for him. I wandered through the hall, looking for him amongst the crowd. Finally, I found him standing in a corner with Diva. They were talking like old friends. What was he doing with her? He said he had no feelings for her and had gotten over it. I stepped towards them. My heart stung, and my eyes widened when I saw Xavier was hugging Diva. What the hell? I hurried towards them, and when I reached them, they were separated and holding hands. I abruptly pulled Xavier's hand, making them break their connection. Xavier's head snapped towards me. "Mia?" The surprise was all over his face. "What's going on?" I asked, narrowing my eyes and carefully curling
Mia's POV. "You are too young to take the responsibility of this Empire. Why don't you give power of attorney to your father, and when you are capable enough to take the responsibility, you can take over the Empire, and he will happily give it to you. After all, he's your dad." Andrea proposed. And I didn't know how to reply to her proposal. But before I could say anything, my dad replied on my behalf. "No, Andrea. My mother gave this Empire to Mia, and she is the sole owner of the Valerio Empire. She doesn't need to give me power of attorney to run the business successfully. Until she graduates and has her degree, I will happily manage and run all the business and the Empire. Because I am a Valerio, it's my foremost duty to take care of the Valerio property and Empire." My heart was filled with pride for my dad for the first time in my lifetime. My eyes prickled with tears hearing he would be happy to help me. I had always missed my father throughout my life, and after fin
Mia's POVI was getting ready for the party. Xavier's mother had sent some makeup artists to help me prepare for the night. I wore my peach mermaid gown, and the makeup artists worked magic on my face, enhancing my features. They gave my blue eyes a winged look and applied shimmering eyeshadows. They used a peach color on my rosy cheeks and a peach-shining lip gloss on my lips. They styled my hair in a perfect bun adorned with a diamond crown, leaving a few strands loose around my neck.When I saw myself in the mirror after they were done, I was mesmerized by my own reflection. I couldn’t wait for Xavier to come and see me. I actually looked like a model, just like his ex-girlfriend Diva used to look. Just the thought of his ex-girlfriend made my happy mood turn gloomy. I slipped on a pair of shimmery white stilettos to match my dress.I used to wear heels because Xavier was almost a foot taller than me. He was practically 6'8" or 6'9"—I didn’t know exactly. But God, he was huge, li
Mia's POV. I tried so many dresses in the shop. I was still confused. Matteo had mentioned that I was Mrs. Mia Xavier Leonardi, so they showed me the best collection in their store. I tried a red halter neck gown that was flowy at the bottom. It looked nice, but I wasn't happy. Then I tried a black strapless gown. It was gorgeous, but I couldn't decide. Every dress was so beautiful, and it confused me more each time I tried a gown. I still wanted a second opinion on what I should wear for the party. Then I tried a peach-colored bodycon mermaid dress with sequin work, making it glitter at night. I came out wearing this dress from the trial room. Matteo was sitting in the waiting area. "So? You’re done," he asked, observing me from head to toe. "No, I'm still confused. I like this dress but still want a second opinion. What do you think? Will it be good enough to wear at the party?" I asked him for his help. He giggled awkwardly and wiped his forehead. He cleared his throat befor
Mia's POV We were sitting in the library again on a break between classes. "Xavier is throwing a party for me in two days, on Sunday." I whispered carefully so as not to be heard by the librarian. "Wow, that's great!" Emma chimed, and we had to gesture to her to keep her voice low. "Oops, sorry! I became excited." She apologized, wrinkling her nose. "What's the occasion, by the way?" Adam asked this time. "Ummmm... he wanted to announce my legacy of the Valerio Empire." I said. I still could not believe that I had an empire to manage. "Oh my my! Her highness! We forgot that now we are friends with one of the richest girls in the country," Emma bowed dramatically. "Shut up. It's not like that," I said, blushing. "Yeah! So what will it be like having an entire empire to own, your highness?" Adam teased. "If you both don't stop making fun of me, I won't talk to either of you ever," I said with a sullen face. "Ok... ok... Sorry, your highness," Adam started again.