Vivian POVBefore I could even finish my statements, tears gushed down my eyes like a river. I couldn't even hold down my emotions any longer. I had been so scared, utterly terrified that something might have happened to him only for him to be this nonchalant.I whirled around to rush out but he grabbed me into his embrace and held me still, the droplets of water that trickled down from his hair dropped on my face, colliding with my tears." And for the second time, you hit me again Vivian" He whispered to my face and I glared at him. Why does he act so arrogant?"You're always getting away with it, and ruining my handsome face don't you think?" He asked with a smug look on his face. The closeness of our body made me weak as I tried to grapple through my own body weakness or the weakness he actually gave me."Let go of me Max" I say, pushing him away but he held on firmly, pulling me more closer to his chest." What if I punish you a little for hitting me wifey? Earlier, you feigned t
Vivian POV My eyes raced through the multitudes of people that swam together outside, each holding either a journal or a camera hung around their neck, their stance seemed like people ready to pounce anything on sight, anything at all that could fill their tales. The sight seemed somehow funny as I made a slight cackle, staring down at a woman that was trying to pass through the crowd but couldn't as the newscasters wouldn't even let her, they had probably blocked every access that led inside the hospital and I could swear that if not for the tight security in the hospital, they would have swam in like bees. I watched them for a while before retiring to the hospital bed, my mind suddenly drifted to Max. Where could he have gone to again? I just hope nothing bad happens to him. No matter how much I hated him, I still wouldn't be able to bear the weight of something happening to Max. He was my babydaddy after all. My thoughts rolled through the good times, when I worked as Max's s
Vivian POV Max strode in, interrupting our conversation and carrying a small bag that contained what I didn't know exactly. His brows creased in surprise on seeing his father as he dropped the bag on the bed beside me, turning to his father with a questioning lokk "What are you doing here father? I mean how are you even here?" He asked and Mr Norman smiled and stood up up. "Max is already here dear Vivian, I'll leave you both" He said, ignoring Max's question and advanced towards the door but he halted on his tracks, his hands stilling on the doorknob as he whirled around for a final glance. "Take care of her Max and make sure Tim runs another test on her, I think something's not right" He then turned and strode out and Max's gaze shifted towards me. "What does he mean? Tim didn't run the test properly?" He demanded in a sharp intense tone. " No, that's not it. Doctor Tim already did his job but your father believes that he didn't run it properly since I'm getting fainting
Vivian POV The questions had caught me of guard as I sat still, pondering on the words to use and reply him. "I_ I... Damn it Max! I don't know what to say" I replied, feeling frustrated. " Say anything from anywhere Vivian, I want answers to all the questions" He looked at me sternly, his expression chilly. "The answer to the last question is a "no" I am not pregnant Max and, I don't plan to be and will never be" I answered, glancing sideways as not to meet his solemn gaze. " And the other question" I said, rolling my eyes " I didn't discuss much with Daniel Browns, he only said he came to see someone in the hospital before we stumbled upon each other and gracious goodness, he recognized me." I explained, a smile creeping the corners of my lips as I remembered the scene " He also asked about you but that was the time you interrupted, nothing more and nothing less" I added, feeling a slight breeze envelope my skin as I turned to lie back on the bed. "Amd the other question
Vivian POV "You're insane Max.....Completely crazy"I bellowed, trying to make out meaning out of his words but in a blink, I was pinned to the bed under his body as he slammed his lips on mine in a rough kiss. It was yearning, he didn't seem to be ending anytime soon. His hands moved upto my boobs as he caressed them softly. Fuck! I lost it and just when I was about responding to it, he broke the kiss and I moved his hair back, trying to get a clear view of his face. His eyes seemed dark and lusting, angry, raging and someone who seemed to have been played all along. But then, I hadn't played him right? " And yes, I'm insane" He said amidst the daze, the tension between us was heated and even though I wasn't feeling fine, it seemed like I had been rigged off all my sickness, our body was hot against each other, the desires plummeting to the highest and the atmosphere was giving off the lustful vibes. I cocked my head closer to him, a confused expression crossed my face. I di
3RD Person POV Vivian smiled, for a moment their gazes locked onto each other as the words rolled off her lips unknowingly. "Fuck me Max" Max pulled her up on top of him gently, making her sit on top of his waist just a little above his erect dick but she pushed back, grinding against his cock and he shuddered at the feeling, his member touching her wet core made another surge of urges course through him. He held her waist firmly to his own but Vivian was reluctant to stay steady, she was grinding against his cock, the base rubbing directly on her clit and Max moaned. "Fuck! Vivian- Fuck!" He groaned as her ass moved down and forth his powerful thighs. Her hands rested on his chest, supporting her weight as the pleasurable friction that glossed her core increased. It felt so fucking good, so good that she wasn't ready to stop anytime soon. Her body was already overcame with lust, need, want. She desired every part of her body to be explored by him, every inch of him buried i
Vivian POVThud.... Thud.... Thud.Beep... Beep... Beep.One... Two.... Three, I snapped my eyes open, the intensity of the sun shone brightly on my face as I turn to face the other side of the wall.Inhaling a bit of fresh air that penetrates through the window, my legs instantly hit a table and I wince in pain.Lazily trying to sit up, the memories come flooding in my mind. Glancing around the room, I realize it isn't mine but somewhere else.Oh I remember now, I was in a hospital, Max and I had a well heated hot round of super sex, not minding that I was terribly feeling ill. It wasn't his fault after all, I had forced him to do it.Just then, the door opened and Max walked in, a worried expression on his face."Vivian.. Damn it, I thought I might have hurt you. I'm sorr_" He coughed, halting on his words as he realized what he was about to say.Max was a proud Man, a very proud Man that wouldn't even stoop low to apologizing to anyone let alone me." I thought you were about sayi
Vivian POVFew hours later, I was discharged but Max's words was a ringing Bell in my ears, I couldn't get his voice, that Fierce and determined look on his eyes earlier from my head_ he had meant every word he said." Here Vivian, you're forgetting it already" He called behind me as he handed over the diamond Stoned necklace to me as we strode out of the hospital. From a side glance, I assured Doctor Tim that I was fine as he seemed to have become worked up about my discharge.We got out of the hospital as Max led me to sit at the back of the car while he got in front and drove off. Now, thinking about it, he hadn't used any of his guards recently."Where are we going to Max?" I asked as he accelerated faster, not sparing me a glance. "To AGC" His reply came shortly and my heart skipped."AGC? You're joking right" I bemused, disliking the whole idea of everything that has been happening."Why? You don't like it there?" He chuckled, as he instantly took a peek at my horrific face fro
The rain drummed lightly against the glass windows of a thp penthouse rhythmic whisper against the silence that had settled between them. Vivian stood by the fireplace, her arms crossed, her lips slightly parted as if she wanted to speak but couldn’t quite find the words.Max leaned against the back of the couch, his sharp blue eyes trained on her, unwavering, unreadable. He had removed his jacket, his white shirt unbuttoned at the top, revealing the strong lines of his chest. The firelight flickered against his skin, casting reflection that made him look more dangerous—more irresistible.“I hate it when you shut me out,” Vivian finally said, her voice quieter than she intended.Max exhaled, rubbing his fingers across his jaw. “I’m not shutting you out, sweetheart.” His voice was deep, rough, filled with an edge of restraint. “I just don’t know how to forget the sight of you crying over him.”Vivian sucked in a breath. She knew exactly what he meant. The image of her embracing Daniel
Max stood at the edge of the terrace, the cool evening breeze tousling his dark hair. He hadn’t expected to feel this way—light, free, and even a bit hopeful. After everything that had happened, all the deceit, the betrayals, the conspiracies that had weighed heavily on his shoulders, he finally had a moment of peace. The past was behind him, but the future was bright, and it was something he’d begun to look forward to.As the golden rays of the setting sun stretched across the sky, Max took a deep breath, allowing the warmth to settle in his chest. He hadn’t realized just how suffocating the tension had been until it was gone. Vivian and Emma, the two people who had become his world, were safe, and the people responsible for the harm they’d caused would no longer be a threat.But this moment wasn’t about them. This was about something else. Something Max had never expected, something that, despite everything, felt like a reward—a new beginning.It had been a quiet evening, the mansio
The final Blow.The courtroom was filled with tension, the air thick with anticipation. Max stood at the back, his eyes sharp, scanning the room as the defendants were led in. Ruth, Hannah, and Alexander, each appearing cold and composed, but Max could see the cracks forming beneath their facades. Their time had come.The gallery was filled with spectators, reporters, and those affected by the heinous crimes that had been committed. The seats were packed, yet there was a stillness that enveloped the room as the doors opened, and the accused were escorted to their designated seats.Max stood quietly, the weight of the entire process settling on his shoulders. He wasn’t just here to see them convicted; he was here to make sure the truth was brought into the light. The truth that had been hidden for so long. The truth that had torn apart so many lives, including his own.The courtroom had a sterile atmosphere—cold marble floors, high wooden ceilings, and the buzz of murmurs filling the a
Hi dear readers this book is coming to an end with just few more chapters ahead and an epilogue as well, be active.A week later.Max had spent years mastering the art of control—whether in business, in combat, or in the relentless war for power that had shaped his life. But tonight wasn’t just about control. Tonight was about ending this.Ruth, Hannah, and Alexander had played their twisted games for far too long. They had destroyed lives, ripped families apart, and forced Vivian into years of torment. It was time they faced the consequences.Max stood in front of a dimly lit table, the blue glow from the monitors casting reflection over his sharp features. The private estate security footage played in front of him, a slow feed of a place that would soon become the stage for their downfall.Ray stood beside him, arms crossed, his expression hard. “Are you sure about this?”Max didn’t glance at him. “It’s the only way.”Ray exhaled, nodding. “Then let’s go over it again.”The setup wa
Back at the suite, after Max had dropped off the little girl he saved earlier in the hospital to tend to her and also make inquiries about her parents, Max carried Emma inside, gently laying her on the bed. She stirred slightly, her lashes fluttering, but exhaustion kept her under.Vivian brushed a hand over her daughter’s hair, tears threatening to spill. “My baby…”Max exhaled, rubbing a hand down his face. “She needs to rest. And so do you.”Vivian turned to him, eyes flashing. “How can I rest? Max, she was taken! If you hadn’t found her, if you hadn’t—” Her voice cracked, and she pressed a hand to her lips.Max closed the distance between them in two strides, gripping her arms. “But I did find her.” His voice was low, firm. “And I won’t let it happen again.”Vivian looked up at him, searching his face. “Ruth won’t stop.”His expression darkened. “Neither will I.”A heavy silence stretched between them.Vivian’s breath was shaky as she stepped closer, pressing her forehead to his c
The dim light of Max’s computer screen was the only source of light in the room, casting sharp shadows over his face as he stared at the footage playing in front of him. His hands were clenched into fists, his jaw locked so tightly it ached.The moment Emma had gone missing, he had known something wasn’t right. And now, he had proof.On the screen, the tiny, barely noticeable footage from Vivian’s earrings played. It was a risk he had taken, secretly placing a micro CCTV camera on them before leaving. He hadn’t told her—not because he didn’t trust her, but because he didn’t trust the world around her.And now, that paranoia had paid off.A grainy, shadowy figure moved into the hotel room. The timestamp showed it was mere minutes before Vivian woke up and found Emma gone. The man was fast, calculated—he knew exactly where to go.Then, for a split second, his face was caught in the reflection of a mirror.Max froze the footage and zoomed in. His blood ran cold.Damian Cross.A ghost fro
The phone call ended with a cold finality, the kidnapper’s warning ringing in Vivian’s ears. Her breath came in shallow bursts, her fingers clenched around the phone so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Her world had shrunk down to a single, terrifying truth—Emma was in the hands of a monster, and she had to get her back. Alone.Vivian fought the urge to collapse. She couldn’t afford to fall apart. Emma needed her to be strong.Her eyes darted around the park, scanning for any sign of the man who had spoken to her moments ago, but he had vanished into the trees, blending into the shadows like a ghost. There was no one to follow, no immediate threat, just the suffocating silence pressing against her chest.Vivian forced her trembling legs to move, stumbling back toward her car. Her mind was already working at a frantic pace. The kidnapper had told her to come alone, no police, no Max. But how could she face this alone? She had no weapons, no plan, nothing but the desperate love o
Vivian woke up to the soft morning light filtering through the blinds. She knew Max had left and her body ached, a pleasant reminder of the night before, of the fire that had burned between her and Max. But as her eyes fluttered open, a sense of unease crept up her spine. The bed beside her was empty, the sheets slightly tangled as if Max had gotten up in the early hours of the morning.She pushed herself up on her elbows, glancing around the room. She couldn’t hear Emma’s usual morning giggles or the sounds of her little feet padding across the floor. The silence was unnerving, too quiet for a house that normally buzzed with life, even if it was just the two of them.Her heart sank as she pushed the covers off and swung her legs over the side of the bed. She had been so caught up in the heat of the moment with Max that she hadn't thought about Emma. In the past, Emma's early morning wanderings were never a cause for concern, but today, something felt different."Emma?" Vivian called
The house was quiet, save for the soft hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen. Emma had fallen asleep quickly, her small body curled up beneath the covers, her peaceful expression a welcome contrast to the chaos of the past days. Vivian had kissed her goodnight, her heart heavy but full, before slipping silently out of the room.Max was waiting in the living room, his presence unmistakable even before she stepped through the door. The dim light from the lamps cast reflection over his face, making him look like a man on the edge—intense, brooding, and yet somehow still impossibly magnetic.Vivian hesitated for a moment, her pulse quickening at the thought of being alone with him again. She had never imagined things would unfold like this, never expected the intensity of the emotions that had resurfaced between them. The spark between them was undeniable, but so were the complications. So many unspoken truths, and still so much left to face.Max didn’t speak right away, but his eyes fol