SIX YEARS LATER...Jasmine's laughter-filled yell echoed through the house. "Amaya!!" She chased the giggling little girl, who darted down the hallway and into her parents room.Amaya squealed with delight, "Daddy!" as she reached the bedside. Nicolai, startled awake, smiled warmly as he opened his arms. Amaya stretched out hers, begging to be lifted up.Nicolai chuckled, familiar with this morning ritual. Ever since the twins started school, Amaya would resist leaving the house, prompting a daily game of hide-and-seek. Jasmine would chase her around, trying to coax her into getting ready.As Nicolai swept Amaya into his arms, Jasmine burst into the room, breathless. "Amaya!" She exclaimed, her voice firm but playful. "We can't do this every morning, sweetie. It's time to go to school."Amaya nestled into Nicolai's chest, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Nicolai and Jasmine exchanged a knowing glance, their hearts full of love and patience for their little one's antics."What's wrong
Nicolai had barely settled into his office when Kent burst in, his face etched with panic. Nicolai's brow furrowed in concern. "Kent, what's going on?"Kent couldn't sit still, pacing back and forth across the room. Nicolai's worry deepened, prompting him to rise from his chair and approach Kent."Kent, what's wrong?" Nicolai asked, his voice laced with calm urgency.Kent finally halted his pacing, his eyes locking onto Nicolai's with a mixture of fear and anxiety. "I...I..." He stuttered, struggling to find the words.Nicolai took a step closer, his expression empathetic. "You what, Kent? Talk to me. You know you can tell me anything."Kent ran his hand through his hair in frustration. "I don't know how to say this to you, Nick." He sighed deeply."Just tell me, you're starting to make me worry."Kent stared at Nicolai for a while before deciding to break the news to him, after all he needed someone to talk to and Nicolai is his only friend. "I...I found my mate."Nicolai eyes widene
Kent nursed his whiskey, lost in thought, when his phone rang. He took another sip before picking up, his eyes scanning the screen to reveal Nicolai's name."Hello?" Kent answered, his voice low."Kent, where are you? You're not at the office." Nicolai said, concern etched in his voice.Kent hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "I'm just clearing my head somewhere."There was a pause before Nicolai spoke again. "Tell me where you are, and I'll come over."Kent shook his head, even though Nicolai couldn't see him. "You don't have to do that, Nick. I'm fine."Nicolai's response was firm. "You've always been there for me, Kent. Now it's my turn to return the favor."Kent changed the subject, trying to deflect Nicolai's concern. "How did the interview go? Did you give him the job?"The line went silent, and for a moment, Kent wondered if they'd been disconnected. But then Nicolai spoke, his voice measured."I gave him the job, Kent. He was overqualified, and I think he'll be perfect for
As Jasmine reached her car and grasped the door handle, a voice cut through the air, sending shivers down her spine. "Jasmine."She froze, her heart racing as memories of the past came flooding back. The familiar voice awakened a deep-seated fear, causing her hands to tremble uncontrollably.Slowly, Jasmine turned around, her eyes scanning the surrounding area, hoping against hope that she was mistaken. But as her gaze locked onto Stephan's smiling face, her eyes widened in shock and terror.Her purse slipped from her grasp, falling to the ground with a soft thud. Jasmine's breath caught in her throat as she stood paralyzed, her mind reeling with the sudden confrontation.Stephan's smile grew wider, his eyes gleaming with a sinister intensity. "Jasmine, it really is you." Jasmine's eyes widened in horror as she stumbled backward, her car the only barrier between her and Stephan. "S...Stephan." She stuttered, her voice trembling with fear.Stephan's laughter sent shivers down her spi
Cruella walked into the restaurant, her gaze scanning the room until she spotted Stephan. She strode over to his table, dropping her bag onto the surface as she took a seat opposite him."So, how was the meeting?" She asked, her eyes narrowing as she noticed the mark on Stephan's face. "What happened to you? You look like you've been in a fight."Stephan's expression darkened, his anger resurfacing as he recalled his encounter with Jasmine. "That bitch did this to me." He snarled, his voice venomous. "I swear I'll make her pay for this."Cruella's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Hold on a second.'' She said, her tone incredulous. "You're telling me Jasmine did this to you?" She burst out laughing, clearly amused by the idea. "Jasmine, of all people, managed to leave a mark on you?" Her laughter grew louder, her eyes sparkling with mirth."Is this funny to you?" Stephan asked, glaring at her, obviously annoyed that she was taking this as a joke."Of course it is." Cruella replied. "How
Kent's fingers flew across his keyboard as he worked intently on his laptop, his brow furrowed in concentration. A knock came on his office door, and he called out, "Come in." without looking up.Scott stepped inside, his eyes drawn to Kent's intent expression. A warm smile spread across his face as he took in the sight of Kent, his hair mussed, his eyes intent on the screen. The morning light accentuated the sharp lines of his jaw and the gentle curve of his lips.For a moment, Scott forgot why he'd come to Kent's office, lost in the simple pleasure of gazing at his mate. Kent's intense focus only added to his allure, making Scott's heart skip a beat.Kent, oblivious to Scott's admiration, continued working, his fingers dancing across the keyboard with a speed and dexterity that left Scott mesmerized.Kent soon raised his head to check who just walked in. When he saw Scott, he frowned deeply. "It's you again." He scoffed. "What the hell are you doing here?" He questioned, frowning.S
Jasmine paced anxiously around Nicolai's office, her face etched with worry and fear. She had rushed there directly after failing to catch up with Stephan, but Nicolai's secretary had informed her that he was still tied up in a meeting. Jasmine had opted to wait for him rather than have his secretary interrupt the meeting. Her mind was racing with thoughts of Stephan's latest move. How could he do that? How dare he try to take custody of her kids? Jasmine ran her hand through her hair in frustration, she couldn't believe what was happening right now. She checked her wrist watch and saw that she's been waiting for Nicolai for over 30 minutes. Jasmine sighed deeply before walking out to talk to his secretary."I'm so sorry to bother you again, but how long will the meeting last again?" She asked, her voice laced with urgency."They should be done soon." The secretary replied. "Alright, I'll go wait for him. Thank you." She said before going back into Nicolai's office.Jasmine first sa
Kent burst through the stairwell door, his feet pounding the steps as he climbed higher and higher. He couldn't shake off the feeling of embarrassment and confusion that lingered after that kiss.Finally, he reached the top floor and pushed open the door to the roof deck. The cool breeze hit him like a slap in the face, clearing his head momentarily.Kent walked over to the railing, gazing out at the cityscape below. He felt lost and uncertain, his mind reeling with questions.Just as he was starting to collect his thoughts, he heard the door open behind him. Kent's heart sank, knowing who it was without having to turn around.Scott approached him quietly, his footsteps echoing off the rooftop. Kent could feel his presence, but he refused to acknowledge him."Kent, please talk to me." Scott said softly, his voice carried away by the wind.Kent's grip on the railing tightened, his knuckles white with tension. He didn't know what to say, or how to process his emotions.Scott's hand reac
"Kent!" Jasmine called out as she barged into his office.Kent was startled by the sudden intrusion and instinctively pushed Scott who he was making out with."Oh." Jasmine muttered, realising what she's done. "I...I'm really sorry, I didn't know you two were..." She trailed off, not knowing what to say. "I...It's okay, Jasmine. What's wrong? You seem worried." Kent asked.Jasmine shook her head to clear off her thoughts before speaking. "Yeah, I...I came to ask if you know where Nicolai is. I called him earlier but Cruella answered the phone and told me that they were on a date! Why would Nick be on a date with her?" She asked. "I tried calling him back after Cruella hung up on me, but my calls kept on going to voicemail, and I'm sure it's all her doing." Jasmine ran her hand through her hair as she let out a frustrated sigh.Kent nodded in understanding. "I understand, Jasmine. But I think you need to calm down for now, I'm sure it's nothing serious. You trust Nick right? You know
Jasmine stood on the stairs, her expression neutral. "Welcome home, Cruella."Cruella scoffed, her eyes flashing with annoyance. "What's it to you?" She snapped, continuing up the stairs.Jasmine's voice stopped her. "Where are you coming from?"Cruella spun around, her gaze icy. "And why is that your business? Do you have nothing better to do than spy on me?"Jasmine's expression remained calm. "I'm not spying on you, Cruella."Cruella's eyes narrowed. "Then why ask? You think you have the right to question me just because I'm living here? Newsflash: You're not my Luna, this isn't your mansion, and I'm not your responsibility! So you better think twice before speaking to me."Jasmine's voice dripped with sarcasm. "Someone's in a bad mood. I'm guessing you're upset because Nicolai and I aren't fighting over the news. You were counting on using this to your advantage, weren't you?"Cruella's expression twisted in a scathing smile. "You're right, I am upset. But don't worry, dear Jasmin
Cruella paced around the living room, tapping her phone against her palm as she waited for Nicolai. She knew it's almost time for him to get home and she just couldn't wait to show him the latest news about Jasmine that's been flying around. She had a bright smile plastered on her lips as she pictured the look on Nicolai's face when he sees that his precious innocent Jasmine isn't so innocent after all."Ha! That bitch." She scoffed loudly. "Just you wait and see how I'm going to ruin you and your relationship with Nicolai." She spat.She heard a car drive in and knew that would be Nicolai. Cruella instantly put on a worried look and rushed outside, she waited for Nicolai to come into the mansion before carrying on with her plan."Nick, how are you? Are you okay?" She questioned, her voice laced with concern and worry etched on her face."Yes, Cruella. I'm okay, what's wrong?" Nicolai asked, confused."It's....I...I don't know how to say this." Cruella heaved a deep breath before she
Jasmine's office door burst open and Nicolai rushed in.Startled, Jasmine looked up from her laptop. "Nick, y...you scared me." She heaved a deep breath to calm her nerves, then she stood up and walked to him."Hey." Nicolai pulled her into a hug. "I'm sorry I'm late, how are you?"Jasmine smiled. "You've seen the news haven't you." She replied.Nicolai let her go. "You don't have to worry about anything, Kent is working on bringing them down.""It's fine, I'm not worried about myself, I'm more worried about you. I'm sorry you have to see that, it's all my fault." She said, her head bowed down, unable to meet his eyes."Hey." Nicolai held her chin and made her face him. "We've gone past this. I'm not blaming you for what happened, so it's okay, don't beat yourself over this.""But if I hadn't gone there to...""Shh...." Nicolai placed a finger on her lips to silence her. "It's okay." He said, his voice calm and soothing. "Don't blame yourself. I'll fix this, and it's totally okay if y
Jasmine stepped into the company, sensing an eerie atmosphere. The usual hum of activity was replaced by hushed whispers and accusatory stares. Everywhere she went, employees gazed at her with a mixture of curiosity and disdain.Unsettled, Jasmine hastened to the elevator. As the doors began to close, a group of workers slipped in, their eyes fixed on her with an unnerving intensity. Jasmine's discomfort grew as they whispered among themselves, their glances piercing.Relieved when the elevator finally opened, Jasmine rushed out and hurried to her office. Scott stood up as she entered, concern etched on his face."Ma'am, are you okay? Why are you..." He asked, trailing off as he noticed Jasmine's bewildered expression.Jasmine's brow furrowed. "What's going on, Scott? Why is everyone staring at me?"Scott hesitated. "Y...you haven't seen the news."Jasmine's confusion deepened. "What news? Tell me, Scott."Scott's voice trembled. "I...I think it's better if you just ignore it, ma'am."
Jasmine woke up the next day with a pounding headache, she groaned as she slowly sat up on the bed, when she turned to her side, she couldn't see Nicolai on the bed. "Nick?" Jasmine called worriedly. Her eyes scanning the room in search of him, but there was no sign of him anywhere. "Nick!" She called once more but got no response.Everything that happened yesterday slowly came rushing to her, and she hated herself even more for being so stupid. Nicolai must be mad at her right now and she doesn't even know what do to. Regardless of her headache, she hurriedly came down from the bed and wore her clothes. She tried calling Nicolai but his number was switched off. "Oh goddess." Jasmine panicked, then she dashed out of the room.***Kent was about having breakfast when he was interrupted by the doorbell, he smiled, thinking it was Scott. He dropped his cutlery before going to answer the door. "I thought I..." Kent trailed off on seeing Nicolai standing outside. "Nick?" His brow furrowed
Stephan gently put Jasmine down, his hands holding her waist to keep her steady. Jasmine tried pushing him away, but she was too weak, at this point, she couldn't even understand her body or what was wrong with her. All she could think of was sex, she needs to stop the burning sensation in her vagina.Stephan leaned forward to kiss her, but she turned her face away and struggled to push him away from her. "P.... please, Stephan. Please don't do this, just...'' Her voice trailed off as the urge for sex grew even stronger."Just let me help you feel better, Jasmine." Stephan said, his voice low and husky. "I've missed you so much, I've missed the feeling of being inside you, and I know you want this too."Jasmine shook her head, tears streaming down her cheeks.Stephan's hands went to her breasts, and he gave them a little squeeze, causing her to unknowingly moan in pleasure."You want this too, Jasmine." He stated, his voice low. He gently raised her chin, and Jasmine had her eyes clo
"So what are you saying, Nick? You're still going to let her stay there even though Jasmine isn't okay with that?" Kent asked, he was now in Nicolai's office."I already talked to Jasmine about this, and she..." Nicolai sighed. "She seems to understands. I can't leave Cruella now when she needs help the most, her house is gone, it'll take a few months to rebuild and then she'll leave.""A few months is still too much to keep her there, why not just find somewhere else for her to stay? Her being there will only cause more problems and misunderstandings.''"We'll be fine, Kent, I'm sure Cruella isn't trying to cause any problem between I and Jasmine."Kent scoffed. "You know nothing, Nick. Just be careful, and you better take my advice and chase her away before something else happens and it'll be too late for you to do anything." Kent stated, his voice firm.Nicolai looked at him for a while. "It'll be fine, I know what I'm doing. Now, let's talk business." He said, opening the file in
Cruella sat on her bed, her legs and arms crossed, a sly smirk spreading across her lips. "You may leave now." She told Samantha, her voice dripping with malice. "I'll deal with these two myself."Samantha hesitated, her eyes darting to the twins, who stood frozen, their eyes wide with fear. Cruella's gaze never left them as she rose from the bed and began to circle around them."I...I only brought them here to apologize," Samantha stammered, stepping forward to intercept Cruella. "The twins told me what they did, and I'll admit they were wrong, but they're just kids, so—""So what?!" Cruella's voice cut through Samantha's words like a knife. "And who do you think you are to dare stop me? You're nothing but a lowly maid! Don't forget your place."Samantha's eyes flashed with anger, but she kept her voice steady. "I know my place, but I won't let you harm the twins. They came to apologize, that's all."Cruella sneered, her eyes blazing with contempt. "I'd love to see you try to stop me