LAKE“Of course, there’s always a risk, and it could be dangerous, potentially used for malicious activities and act like us humans or potentially loss of jobs. Even smartphones are dangerous. AI is an advanced system that will make a greater impact on us and make it a lot easier if we only use it responsibly. I know people like us are scared of being replaced by a robot or AI will take over the world, like our finance and weapon systems. That’s why we need transparency and explore its limits. I am proposing this technology, to name a few— for efficiency, minimizing human error, digital assistance, and rapid, massive data analysis.”My uncle looked at the boards, reading their reactions and decisions. I was taking this risk to the board, who were mostly against using AI, but if I didn’t try it, another company would present this proposal.“We’ll analyze your proposal and give you the result as soon as possible, Lake, but we need to try your AI to see if it works better for our system.
MAVERICKAfter my coffee time with Beatreigh, it was oddly eye-opening. Lake could have possibly lost everything he had worked hard for years because of his decision and what he gave up. So, I followed his mother’s advice.I parked before his company building to surprise him at his office. Never had I thought of being the one getting the surprise.Anger slammed right into my chest the moment I recognized the woman who was holding his hand and kissing him on the cheek.That bitch.The unfamiliar ache in my chest settled and made me want to lash out and wring her neck until she turned blue.I fisted my hands as I turned back to my car and almost bumped into someone towering over me.“You’re not getting in there?”I met Owen’s gaze. “I changed my mind. My husband got a date, but he’ll probably be free next week.”“Don’t be ridiculous. That woman just came to him, and they barely talked for one minute outside the building. Do you trust me?”“Is there a reason not to trust you?”“No. Trust
LAKE“Why the fuck aren’t we moving, OB?”“Boss, it’s traffic at this hour.”I could see that and knew it, but why did I have to ask the obvious? Now Owen and Homer were making fun of me.“Have a little patience, sir. We’re almost there,” Homer said from the passenger seat.“We can avail a chopper if you’ll be in a hurry next time, boss.”I glared at Owen before I looked outside the window. The anticipation of seeing Maverick was killing me. I wanted to see her the Bazz, but Owen said she had changed her schedule, and Rocco didn’t want to give it to him without her permission.After thirty minutes, we finally arrived at my penthouse. It was quiet; only the lights in the living room were open. I noticed two racks of clothes and two boxes in the corner.“Boss, let us know if you need something. We’ll be at the quarter.”“Thank you.” I nodded at Homer.Once the door was closed, I checked the living room for Maverick. I didn’t expect to see her asleep on the couch with her book opened and
MAVERICKI was both shocked and terrified. I was shaking, and my emotions flipped my stomach to the point I wanted to throw up. The pain was horrendous. I ran towards the nearest bathroom, emptying my stomach into the toilet bowl.“Maverick?” He followed me.“I’m fine. Give me a second.” I got up and washed my mouth thoroughly.When I went to him, I was shocked to see that he was calm. I saw nothing but the worries deep in his eyes.“Are you okay?”I nodded and found myself lunging at him, hugging him tight. He needed that, and I needed it, and I instantly felt him wrapping his arms around me, hugging me back.“I’m so sorry, Lake. This happened because of me.”He chuckled, but I felt the heaviness in his chest. “I was about to say the same thing.”I pulled away and studied him. “He’s that hardass, huh?”“Pretty much, blaming everyone but himself.” He looked back at me, and then I read something.I shook my head. “I’m not pregnant. If that’s what you’ve been trying to ask.”“I’m not wo
MAVERICKI stepped back and opened the door wide as my invitation. He followed in, instantly cupping my head, and then his mouth was on mine. He leaned forward, gripped my hips, and kissed me hard.God, I hoped I wouldn’t regret this. We both needed this. Tonight, it’s just him and me having a good time. He tugged my hair and kissed me hard as he started walking me backward towards my bed.As if we couldn’t wait any longer, I pulled his shirt over his head, and he took off mine. Then I helped myself get off my pajama bottom and my panties, and he quickly took off his jeans and boxers.His naked body was perfection, and his thick cock was erect and proud. “Get in bed. Spread your legs apart.”“Bossy.” I groaned as I followed his order like a good wife. I lay in bed and watched him crawl and growl as I began to touch myself. I bit my bottom lip as I felt my arousal coating my finger.Before I could pleasure myself more, my hand was gone, and he took it to his mouth and sucked it.I suck
LAKEFor once in my life, I did something right, leaving Winston Global to be with my wife and what I valued the most. What I shared with Maverick was more than just a contract marriage anymore, or lust, or sex. It was special.I looked at my sleeping woman. Despite what my father put her through, she chose her peace, and I admired her for that. I grabbed my phone from my jeans. I was about to text Linden when I saw a message from Cooper.Yes, Cooper and I exchanged messages. I wanted to make sure Maverick was okay.COOPER: What is your plan for tomorrow?LAKE: Why?COOPER: It’s past midnight, dude. It’s Mave’s birthday today.Fuck.LAKE: For real?Then I remembered her file. Shit.COOPER: Throw her a party?LAKE: Yeah, I’ll make it possible.COOPER: Do you know she doesn’t like celebrating her birthday? No extravagant. You can just take her to the Bazz and rent it for a night. She’d love a Karaoke night.LAKE: Right, but don’t give her any idea. We’ll surprise her.COOPER: My lips ar
MAVERICKShock was an understatement. And here I thought maybe he genuinely didn’t know my birthday. Then here we were, my friends were having fun, and even my grandmother was with me on my special day.When Nana got sick, I stopped celebrating my birthday. I thought, what’s the point? I only have a few people who are constants in my life. I was always grateful for another year, but that was it—no celebration.I watched my friends sing on the Karaoke with amusement. Genesis, though, had a golden voice. There was supposed to be a live band today, but somehow, Lake managed to book the entire bar for the night.“So nice to finally meet you, Mrs. Winston.”I looked at my side. An African-American woman in her dress was reaching out her hand.“Hi. Yeah. We haven’t formally introduced. Just Maverick.” I shook her hand. “Pleasure to meet you.”“I’m Venus. I worked for your husband for three years as his assistant.”“I never saw you come to the penthouse.”“Ow, he never asked me for a persona
LAKEFuck. This time, we slept in my bed. I didn’t mind waking like this every morning with her in my arms, my dick hard as steel inside her.Our relationship was different now, better. And I liked it. If we only started as hookups, we could have labeled by now. Maverick would make a great girlfriend, which she was, and she was also good in bed, so fucking good.With our lips sealed together, she slid her hand over my chest, grazing her fingers against my skin down my abdomen. I slammed into her, and she shuddered, letting out a moan.I pulled her knee up. She would be more tight at this angle, and I could go deeper as I could. Then I quickened my pace, fucking her hard and fast. Her pussy felt so good, tight, and warm. And she also smelled good, like roses and wild orchids, maybe her body wash or her shampoo.When her lithe body tightened, I knew she was close. I pressed my thumb on her clit, and she broke the kiss and screamed my name.“That’s it, beautiful. Take me, all of me.” I g