"What a pair we are, huh? Two undiagnosed alcoholics."I didn't get a response, just more snores. I couldn't stay like this all night with Lucius's weight on top of me, so I gathered all the strength I could to push him off. It wasn't easy—it took effort—but after a struggle, I finally managed to fr
Trust was the foundation of any marriage, but could anyone really blame me for thinking Lucius was hiding more from me? It was crazy enough that he was my stepmother's son and that we'd actually gotten married—a complete absurdity I was well aware of.What I wasn't aware of were the secrets he still
"The one who should be ashamed is him. I risked everything for us to run away together. I gave him what he asked for, yet he abandoned me. But he'll come back to me once he gets tired of you."This was starting to sound strange—really strange. What did she mean by "gave him what he asked for"? And a
"We haven't discussed what Angie gave you in her obsessive passion for you. What did you take from her that made her feel like some sort of martyr?"I watched his shoulders tense and his mouth tighten."What could she have given me besides kinky sex? Is that what you want to hear? How she helped me
Returning to reality was bittersweet, but it was necessary. I was back at Fairmount Corporation, settling into the routine, except this time with a left hand adorned with two rings that were probably worth more than my entire apartment—the one I was still paying off. Life's little ironies."What are
"SMB is a trusted transport partner and shipping company for many businesses nationwide. Its reputation speaks for itself. Plus, our agreement with them offers you significant opportunities, particularly by dedicating a large portion of the shopping center to importing and selling products," I argue
With Lucius's sudden arrival in the boardroom, the atmosphere shifted. Matt looked uneasy, and his discomfort stopped him from revealing the name of the shareholder. He didn't respond to Lucius either. Before I could press him, Ernest returned, announcing they had to leave.Both men shook my hand ag
"Noooo. I mean…" Jenna whispered as if we had company, "Have you already had sex in it with your husband?""No, Jenna, I haven't had sex in it with Lucius," I exclaimed, offended—and slightly turned on by the idea."Can I borrow it to do it with Derek?" she asked nonchalantly."No!" I raised my voic