As Eloise stood there, staring at the cheque in her hand, her face gradually grew paler. The weight of the situation began to sink in. She had been through countless humiliations before clients who treated her like a disposable object, who took from her what they wanted without regard for her feelings. Yet, she had always kept a part of herself intact. This time, though, something felt different. The sum on the cheque was more than she'd ever been given for so little.Why me? She thought bitterly. What did I do to deserve this money?She had understood when Micheal had given her $100,000 before, it had been because he thought she resembled the woman he loved. A twisted sympathy, maybe. But today, she hadn’t done anything to deserve this amount. She hadn't even gone through the usual humiliation, yet here she was holding the cheque.Jack was standing in front of her, a little taller than she was, watching her with eyes that seemed to dissect her every move. His gaze was unwavering, stu
Rachel blinked, stunned by the simplicity of the answer. “A kiss?” she repeated, her voice rising in disbelief. “That’s it? Just a kiss?” But before Eloise could respond, Rachel fell silent, her thoughts running a mile a minute.Rachel's voice trembled slightly as she asked the question that had been weighing on her mind. "Eloise, are you sure it was just a kiss?" Her eyes searched Eloise’s face for any sign that she was lying, but all she saw was sincerity, though tinged with a vulnerability that only made Rachel's worries deepen.Eloise’s heart warmed at the concern in Rachel's voice. She could see the worry etched across her friend’s face. She didn’t want to make Rachel anxious, so she answered as calmly as she could, "Yes, Rachel. He only asked for a kiss."It couldn’t have been that simple.Rachel knew the world they lived in. the world of men who had money, power, and twisted desires. She had seen enough to know that when a man of that stature made an offer, there were always st
Rachel couldn’t quite grasp why Ainsley seemed so obsessed with Eloise. But there was one thing she did know: Ainsley despised Eloise. He hated her with a passion that Rachel couldn’t entirely understand. The way he treated Eloise was harsh, even cruel. Ainsley’s disdain was clear in every action, every look.After a few seconds of deliberation, Rachel decided to downplay the situation, speaking with a calm tone. “Nothing out of the ordinary,” she said, her voice light, as though brushing it off. “The guest simply asked Eloise for a kiss.”She didn’t think Ainsley would care. After all, in the world of Club Scarlet Heart, such requests weren’t unusual. Guests often asked for kisses from the escorts, and sometimes even left generous tips in exchange. The women at the club didn’t mind. It was just part of the job, something that kept the customers satisfied and the money flowing. But Rachel didn’t anticipate what would happen next.The moment Rachel finished speaking, Ainsley, who was i
Eloise stood there, her eyes fixed on Mavis. There was a calm, unwavering intensity in her gaze, but Mavis didn’t acknowledge it. She was too focused on her own thoughts, the weight of her words. Eloise could feel the tension in the air between them. Mavis wasn’t talking to her.Eloise wasn’t one to be easily deceived, and she could sense there was something off about the situation. Her mind raced as she tried to make sense of Mavis’s actions. She wasn’t used to being lied to so blatantly, and there was an unsettling feeling that gnawed at her from within.Mavis continued to speak, her voice still controlled. “I left my things in the bedroom that day,” Mavis said, her eyes not meeting Eloise’s. “So, I went back to retrieve them. That’s when I found you lying unconscious on the floor. I didn’t think twice; I took you straight to the hospital. I can’t even imagine what would’ve happened if I hadn’t returned when I did.”Eloise’s frown deepened as she processed Mavis’s words. Something d
Charles Oliver, the Alpha of the Blue Moon Pack, stood still, his brow furrowed in confusion. He stared at the door Lucian had pointed to, the door to Room 3. There was nothing extraordinary about it. It was just a simple wooden door, no different from the others at Scarlet Heart Club.Lucian’s voice broke through his thoughts. “A beautiful woman will walk through this door shortly. She’s someone special, a sweetheart. Alpha Oliver, I’m just being a friend here, giving you a little advice.”Lucian smiled knowingly, and the look in his eyes was one that made every man in the room feel like they were part of a secret, unspoken bond. He tapped Charles on the arm, the gesture filled with more meaning than words could express. “You know what I’m saying, don’t you, Alpha. Oliver?”Charles, despite his initial confusion, understood all too well. He wasn’t some naive fool. He was the Alpha, respected and admired, and he knew what Lucian was implying. His expression softened, and a knowing smi
Charles stood by the transparent container that was ominously positioned in the center of Room 3. He pointed toward the large, almost suffocating structure with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Miss Mavis,” he said, his voice smooth and too kind, “have you ever seen a diving performance? This is what you need to do. Please, enter the container.”Mavis’s heart sank. The words hit her like a slap on the face, her breath catching in her throat. She blinked rapidly, trying to understand what Charles meant. A diving performance? Her mind raced, struggling to put the pieces together. But there was no mistaking it, she was being asked to enter that container.The workers in the room, having no time to waste, began to move quickly. They grabbed the transparent container and began carrying it toward the bathroom. Mavis stood frozen, her eyes glued to the glass structure that now seemed far too large, too oppressive. The container was nearly three meters high, its shape reminiscent of
Charles smiled at Eloise’s words, clearly intrigued. She’s more interesting than Mavis, he thought. There was a dark curiosity in his eyes as he observed her.“I heard you love money very much,” Charles said, his voice smooth.Eloise, not one to engage in such conversations, lowered her head, a knowing silence hanging between them. Everyone knew that she had a deep love for money, it was practically a trademark.She pursed her lips into an inscrutable smile before she finally spoke, her voice steady. “Yes, and that’s why I agreed to risk my life to do it.”Charles chuckled, his grin widening. “Alright! Four hundred thousand dollars. Deal!”He seemed genuinely amused, though Eloise knew it was merely a transaction to him. The deal was made, but the stakes were terrifyingly high.Eloise, while not outwardly graceful, had something more visceral, a certain edge that Charles found intriguing, even though she was far from the typical beauty. She wasn’t the type to shy away from risk, and f
Mavis stood frozen, her eyes wide in terror, her body stiff with shock as she witnessed the horror unfolding before her. Every muscle in her body screamed for her to run, but her legs wouldn’t move. The scene before her seemed like a nightmare, surreal and impossible. The container holding Eloise was filled with water, and Mavis couldn’t tell if Eloise was alive or unconscious, or if she had even made it through the torment. The water sloshed around, threatening to engulf her, and Mavis’s heart thundered in her chest. This can’t be happening. It can’t be real, she thought, barely able to comprehend what she was seeing.Mavis’s eyes remained locked on Eloise, her thoughts a jumbled mess. The overwhelming fear of the moment caused her breath to become shallow and uneven. Is she alive? Is she breathing? The questions bounced in her mind, but no answers came, only fear. She knew time was running out. And then, a name echoed in her head. Ainsley.Ainsley. The man she had only heard whisper
Ainsley ignored Lucian and said to Kevin, “Kevin, walk him outside.”Lucian was pale. He looked down at the ground and stepped out under Kevin's gaze, his footsteps heavy as if he were dragging the weight of his shattered pride. Kevin’s eyes lingered on Lucian, unreadable yet stern, silently commanding obedience. Lucian’s lips parted, a retort dying before it could form. What was the point? He has already been dismissed.Just as Lucian was about to disappear from Ainsley's sight, Ainsley, who was on the stairs behind him, spoke, his tone laced with finality. “Lucian, there’s something you don’t understand. It’s because she’s my mate, not yours, that you and I chose differently. You could never understand the bond, the pull, what it means to protect her, to claim her.”Lucian turned slightly, his eyes burning with defiance. “Is that why you’ve trapped her, Ainsley? Because she’s your mate? Does that make it right?”Ainsley’s jaw tightened. “You think I trapped her? I saved her from you
Time passed quickly. Five days had passed since Eloise had disappeared.Ainsley, who was in the studio, exuded a cold aura.As he expected, Ellison wasn't innocent. Hank had been secretly following Ellison, and he saw Ellison going to the taxi driver who had taken Eloise back then. After that, Ellison did nothing more.Ainsley was surprised that Ellison was thinking the same way he did. He gave a wry smile.He thought, at that moment, we were all part of this, whether we planned it or not. Eloise ended up being the scapegoat, and her life was ruined. And who would have thought that Eloise had managed to fool everyone?“Eloise, well done,” he smiled bitterly.Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.“Who's there?,” Ainsley asked coldly.“Alpha Ainsley, it’s me.” It was Rachael.Ainsley's figure was approaching from a distance, making Rachael feel enveloped by a black shadow. Her eyelids twitched and she didn't dare make any sudden movements.On her way here, she had discovered why Ains
“Would Grandpa do something that wouldn’t benefit him?” Ainsley sneered. “I didn’t understand at first. But do you know what he said yesterday at the hospital? He said he told me when I was a kid that, one day, if there was a woman who could affect my mood, he wouldn’t hesitate to destroy her.”After finishing speaking, Ainsley clenched his fists. Only he knew he was about to go mad with rage at that moment!“That’s why he hurt Eloise! Turns out he could even tell how much influence Eloise had on me. Each and every one could tell the person I loved was Eloise and I had no idea. What a fool I was! Plus, I was foolish enough to throw her in the werewolf prison, putting her through everything she didn’t deserve!” Ainsley clenched his fists, suppressing his anger and regret!“Really? Just because of that?” Ellison couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He thought, That’s why he almost destroyed an entire Alpha bloodline?Ainsley looked at Ellison mockingly and said sarcastically, “Of cours
The taxi driver was friendly, and Eloise chatted happily with him along the way. The rhythmic hum of the car on the road made her feel momentarily at peace, like she was drifting into an unknown world, away from everything.Suddenly, Eloise realized she was just trying to escape, but she didn't know what she would do after arriving in Hawaii. The thought gnawed at her, but she kept pushing it aside, unwilling to acknowledge the uncertainty that came with her decision.“I have plenty of time to think about it,” Eloise told herself, feeling a small sense of relief that she had sold the jewelry for a large sum of money. She had at least secured her future, no matter how uncertain everything else felt.“This is my first time in Hawaii, and I want to stay in a quiet hotel. "Do you have any suggestions?” Eloise asked, hoping the driver had a recommendation that would provide her with the solitude she craved.“A quiet hotel? Why? Most people choose crowded places, and you want a remote one.
Regret clawed at his chest. He couldn't even blame Eloise's flawless act, it was his own fault for being blind. He should have known better.He hadn’t forgotten the way she had looked at him that night. She was full of hatred, her blade was against his throat.He had thought that if they had a child together, it would be enough to make her stay.But Eloise had never given up on escaping.Ainsley’s eyes snapped open, burning with desperate determination. He roared, “Go after her!”If he had to chase her to the ends of the earth, he would. If she was destined to leave, then he would rather die at her hands than let her slip away.Eloise was just as determined as him. This was her only chance, and she wouldn’t trade it for anything.She paid the driver extra to speed up, arriving at the airport within an hour and a half. While still in the taxi, she bought a ticket to Las Vegas.With Ainsley’s skill, he'll track this taxi soon. He’ll know where I went. She thought and she was damm right.
Ellison and Ainsley lay on the ground, panting, their bodies covered in wounds. The fight had left them exhausted, but neither had backed down.When Elijah arrived with a group of warriors, he found the two still locked in their brutal struggle.Ellison's subordinates stood back, no movement, their eyes locked on the scene. Elijah understood immediately, this was a one-on-one battle. Interfering would be an insult to Ainsley as an Alpha.The tension in the air was suffocating. Both sides stood their ground, their muscles coiled, ready for action, yet no one moved. This was Ellison and Ainsley’s fight.Then suddenly, the sharp ring of a phone cut through the silence. Ellison, breathing heavily, reached into his pocket, pressed the answer button, and listened. A slow, satisfied smirk curled across his lips.He struggled to his feet, his steps unsteady. Standing over Ainsley, who was still on the ground, he sneered, “I had fun, but I’m done with you today. Goodbye.”Ainsley narrowed his
Suddenly, Rachael realized something. She slowly stretched out her arms and hugged Eloise. Then, reluctantly, she asked, "Have you made up your mind yet?""Yes… And I’m sorry," Eloise said guiltily."You don’t have to apologize. You’ve already figured out what really happened back then, and there’s no more misunderstanding between you and Alpha Ainsley. "But why do you still want to leave?" Rachael was puzzled.Eloise shook her head and smiled bitterly. "The grudge between him and me will forever be there. Since he rejected me and mercilessly sent me to the werewolf prison, we can no longer reconcile.""But the misunderstanding has been resolved!" Rachael emphasized again."Sometimes, we women are foolish. I want to deceive myself too, but I can't. Every day and night, the wounds on my body continue to hurt constantly. They reminded me of what happened in the past. "I can't deceive myself into thinking it's all over." Eloise's tone was sad but firm.Besides… he doesn’t trust me. Just
Although they were prepared, Eloise and Rachael were scared and closed their eyes unconsciously.Time seemed to stand still. Eloise felt no pain. She felt something warm dripping on her face, and she opened her eyes in confusion.The next second, her eyes widened in horror.“The dagger is made of silver. "Don’t you feel pain?” Eloise stared at the hand blocking Alex’s dagger. Ainsley’s blood dripped down her face.Ainsley's face was ashen. He pursed his lips tightly and stared at Eloise for a long moment. Only when he confirmed that she was safe did he feel his heart start beating again.Ainsley held back Adrian, who was about to go crazy.She turned around and glared at Alex, whose face was pale. Before she could say anything, Alex had fallen to the ground.Alex's lips were bloodless. He said quietly, "I want to avenge Aura! Aura died because of you. Why is Eloise still alive?"Alex's voice grew louder as he stared at Eloise, who was lying on the ground with hatred in her eyes.Racha
Eloise had grown up with her grandfather, while Harry preferred to stay with his parents.Once, her grandfather gave her a ruby. She was delighted, she loved shiny things. Holding the gem up to the sunlight, she admired the way it glowed. But before she could fully enjoy it, Harry tried to snatch it away. Reflexively, she pushed him back. She hadn’t used much force, yet he still fell to the ground.A maid witnessed the scene and immediately scolded her.“You spoiled little girl with no parents! How could you push Harry like that?”Eloise was stunned. The words stung, but more than that, she didn’t understand.She looked up at the maid and asked, “I have a father and a mother. Why would you say that?”The maid seemed just as startled by her own words. She pursed her lips before hurriedly responding, “You’ve always been with your grandfather. You’re not close to Alpha Gary and Luna Pamela. I was just worried when I saw Harry fall and said something foolish. Eloise, don’t tell your grand