The shift in conversation was immediate. The women around the table erupted into excited chatter.âOh, I found the most stunning dress at Marissaâs Boutique!â Sheilaâs sister, Sophie, exclaimed, her eyes sparkling. âItâs this deep emerald green, and I think it will look fabulous with my new earrings.âEmerald? How clichĂ©!â Another one scoffed. âIâm going with a daring crimson red. Itâs bold, just like me.â Meanwhile, Kourtney tried to maintain her composure, but was finding it difficult.Sebastian, ever the observant husband, noticed the sudden change in her mood.He leaned closer to her. âWhatâs wrong?âKourtney took a deep breath, feeling a rush of nerves as she spoke. âI...Iâm actually the one in charge of planning that event.âSebastianâs mood instantly lit up with pride radiating from him. âOh yeah! You did mention it before!âHe couldnât contain his excitement and announced it loudly across the table, âEveryone, my wife is the main event planner for the Silverstone Gala! She wo
The next day began with a shocking twist.The atmosphere in the Woods household had been buzzing with the sound of clinking cups and soft chatter in the living room as numerous members of the family enjoyed their usual Sunday morning tea and pastries.But the moment the local news channel flickered to life on the television, everything changed.âBreaking news, everybody. After five long years, supermodel Scarlet Thompson has just returned to the city.âThe room immediately fell silent, every eye glued to the screen.The news anchor continued with a bright smile that barely masked the excitement in her voice, âThe blonde-haired beauty, known for her stunning figure and ethereal charm, has made a name for herself as a successful international model and one of the highest-paid in the worldwide industry. Her reappearance in Melbourne is already sending ripples through the entire city with thousands of fans gathered at the airport to give her a befitting welcome this morning.ââWow! Sheâs
Back in her bedroom, Dana Woods and her daughters, Sheila and Sophie, had also seen the news about Scarlet. They became wrapped up in their own discussion.âLook at all these comments online,â Sophie said, happily scrolling through her phone. âPeople are going wild! âScarletâs back and itâs about time!ââThis is great news for us. Turns out that Kourtney wouldnât be staying long as the Woods's young mistress, after all,â Dana sneered with spite. âScarlet is an interesting girl. She is definitely back to claim her rightful place beside Sebastian.ââAre you sure about that, Mother?â Sheilaâs bitter voice echoed through the bedroom. âDo you think heâd leave Kourtney just like that? You canât deny sheâs a force of nature!ââOh, honey. Iâm one hundred percent sure he has never been able to get over Scarlet. He never remained the same after she left. And now, we just need to make her our ally. Kourtney doesnât even stand a chance!âDana was very certain of this.She had a sleepless night plo
âSo you had no idea she was coming?â Edwin pestered.âI donât!âSebastian, who had been sipping his glass of whiskey, answered in his usual stoic tone.But beneath his composed exterior was a man in complete disarray.The name Scarlet Thompson sent a jolt through him, memories flooding back from a time when he was young and infatuated. She was his first love, the one woman who had held his heart captive all those years ago.He felt a pang of somethingânostalgia, perhaps?Or was it something deeper?But why now?What could bring her back after all this time?***********Later that day, at the grand dining room of the Woods estate, the smell of fresh savory dishes filled the air as the family gathered for their traditional Sunday afternoon brunch.Kourtney could feel the buzzing tension around the table.The familyâs whispers were like daggers.She could hear tiny bits of their discussions.It was still all about the Scarlet Lady.She felt like she couldnât breathe properly.And Sebasti
Kourtneyâs steps were light as she approached the ornate double doors to Sebastianâs study on the uppermost floor of the Woods villa. He had left immediately after lunch, saying he had some important work to handle.She hissed, still a little hurt just thinking about it.It was Sunday, and she wondered what was so important that couldnât wait till a work day.And how long would it take for him to handle the sudden emergency?She needed a breather from all the drama unfolding after the news of Scarletâs arrival. Since her husband had left her all alone to her fate in the hands of his wicked aunts and other relatives who hated her guts, Kourtney knew it would be wise to just stay in her lane and not go back downstairs till when necessary.She pushed the doors open gently, not wanting to disturb the sanctity of his space. It was built and designed just like the one they had at Serenity Villa.Seems like the man took his bland and boring style so seriously. There was not even a single bri
âMaybe that's why he still refused to let go of their old memories,â Kourtney continued talking to herself.She knew these images would be etched in her mind for a long time, a constant reminder of the love that had existed long before she came into the picture. Tears threatening to spill gathered in her eyes as she squatted down to pick up the photos.But on second thought, she felt a surge of defiance. She decided not to pick them up. Somehow, she wanted Sebastian to know she saw them without having to confront him about it.Did she even have the guts to bring it up?How could she possibly question him about something so personal?The thought sent a shiver down her spine.What would she even say to him? âHey, Sebastian, I found a box of your ex-girlfriend's photos, and Iâm feeling a bit insecure about itâ? That would sound like the ramblings of a jealous, obsessive woman, and she was determined not to be that person.She didnât want to come off as the psychotic wife who couldn't ha
Micheal grinned on hearing her positive response. âIâm glad youâre so interested in hearing what I have to say.âKourtney was getting impatient now, âYeah, so what is it?âIn truth, she only wanted to get the conversation over with so he could leave her alone.The man smirked, reveling in the power he held over her. âTrust me. It's a perfect solution that we can both enjoy.âKourtney's instincts screamed at her to be cautious. The way Michael leaned in, his expression shifting to something more intense, made her stomach churn. She didnât want to hear whatever twisted proposal he had in mind, but a part of her was suddenly curious, almost desperate to know what could possibly come next.âWhat exactly do want?â she asked again, her voice tinged with a hint of annoyance as she silently wished he would suggest something that wouldnât make her hiss with contempt.âHmmm. So letâs be real here,â he started, his voice low and steady, almost hypnotic. âBastian is clearly not committed to you.
They both turned towards the voice. It was Edwin Woods.âWhatâs it to you? This is not of your business,â Micheal challenged.âIâll tell you what? Itâs every one of my business. Thatâs my awesome sister-in-law,â Edwin said stepping close enough to separate Kourtney from Micheal.âSheâs a grown woman. She can make her own decisions.ââRight. But stay away from her!ââYouâll never stop being Sebastianâs little sidekick, will you?ââBeing a sidekick feels much better than being the incompetent failure that you are,â Edwin scoffed.Kourtney watched as both men went head to head with scornful words flying around. She didnât ask for any of this drama. She only wanted to come here and cry, then probably inhale the fresh scent of blooming roses till she felt satisfied.What was this evening turning into?She could feel the tension crackling in the air between them, like a storm ready to break. It was hard to believe that these two men were cousins who grew up together, yet here they were, gla
She believed they were now the perfect match for each other. Sebastian was no longer the weak and unsuccessful boy she had left behind, and she also wasn't that naive young girl either.Love isnât forgotten; itâs just waiting for the right moment to bloom again.He loved her once, and she can make him see that he can love her again no matter the circumstances.âHe just needs time to see that Iâm worth it!â she told herself.The thought of rekindling their love excited her more than the simplest pleasures of her career did. It felt more fulfilling than every magazine cover and the countless fashion shows she had graced across the globe.âScarlet, this isnât the time to be stubborn. Follow your mother back to London now!â her father's warning voice brought her back to reality, but she felt a new fire ignite within her.âNo, Dad. Sebastian could still be mine! Heâs not as cold as he seems! He still cares about me; I know it! I just need to show him that Iâm not the person theyâre making
The Thompson Villa.Slap!âHow could you be so stupid?â The one who spoke was Eva Thompson, her face flushed with anger as her palm connected with Scarlet's cheek.For the first time ever, she had raised her hand against her own flesh and bloodâher precious daughter, who she had always treated like an egg, never to be broken.âI warned you, didnât I? I told you not to do anything stupid. Now look what you've done!â Evaâs voice echoed in the grand hall of the villa, a stark contrast to the usually peaceful atmosphere that always enveloped the Thompson household.Scarlet stood frozen, her cheek stinging from the slap. Tears of anguish filled her eyes, but it wasn't the physical pain from her motherâs slap that hurt the most. It was the emotional pain that left her feeling breathless.Right now, her heart felt heavier than it ever had before. All she could think about was Sebastian and the unfairness of it all.How could he do this to her?She couldn't believe he could be so cruel, relea
âMrs Woods must be so amazing and attractive. I canât wait to see who it is!â another eager netizen tweeted, and a chorus of agreement flooded his comment section.âRight? It has to be someone extraordinary!â one user replied, their excitement reaching the sky.âSebastian Woods doesnât just fall for anyone; heâs got standards,â another tweeted, fueling the fire.As the online frenzy grew, Jamie watched the chaos unfold from his laptop screen. He couldnât help but feel a sense of satisfaction as the video made its rounds, knowing this was exactly what the big boss would like.The man was fiercely protective of what he held dear, and Mrs Woods was that treasure now.***********Back in Sebastianâs luxurious Catamaran Yacht, Kourtney was awoken by the sound of her cell phoneâs continuous beeping. She sighed, feeling the soreness in her body, a delightful reminder of the passion she had just shared with her husband.After making love over and over again all through the afternoon, they had
âHubby...wait...stopâPlease, stop!âSebastian paused in surprise, raising an eyebrow at her.âWhatâs wrong? Did I hurt you?âKourtney shook her head. âNo.ââThen what?â He was getting impatient now!He hated that he was interrupted right when he was almost on the brink of release.âIâI want to get on top!ââ......âSebastian was rendered speechlessHis emotions were swamping him. He had dreamed many times about Kourtney humping on his cock, riding him to bliss!But he understood she was never one to take control. He never knew this day would actually come so quickly.But guess what?His sexy, beautiful, little devil wanted to give him a ride.Smirking happily, he managed to pull out himself from her wet cave and then lay flat on the couch.His huge cock was pointing straight in the air, and Kourtney let out a gasp.For a moment, she thought sheâd gone crazy by suggesting this.But eagerly, she straddled him, grabbing his stiff cock and lowering her body until he was fully in her. Exh
The sweet scent of her wafted up to his nose. The scent of a very turned-on woman! It was intoxicating, sending a fresh flood of blood to his already engorged cock. First, he dropped a hand to stroke her cliit and feel her pulsing under his fingers. He felt her juices dripping. She was extra ready to take him. Finally, he took hold of his shaft and guarded it to Kourtneyâs wet and willing pu*sy. He felt the Pure and unfiltered Ecstasy as soon as he penetrated her. Kourtney squeals, and he pulls out abruptly, only to thrust in again, this time with more force. She claws his back from the mild pain mixed with intense pleasure as he slowly develops a passionate rhythm. She was still so tight and getting used to his length. Her pu*sy grips his throbbing cock so hard, so tight and hot, that Sebastian thought he was in heaven. He was seeing stars! And then, Kourtneyâs whimpers soon turned into long drawn out cries of pleasure. The sounds she made let him know he was hitting al
Kourtney turned to the man. She saw the look in his eyes, the shift in his temperament.And most importantly, the newfound huskiness of his voice.She didnât need a prophet to tell her what it meant.âOkayyy!â she replied, shocked at her smooth and sailing willingness.As they entered his private cabin, Sebastian turned to her with eyes burning with desire.âCome here,â He grunts, picking her up quickly in bridal style.Goodness! This man!He wasted no time at all!âHe couldnât even beat around the bush for a short while,â Kourtney laughed inwardly.She squealed and wrapped her arms and legs around him, then he placed her gently on a big-sized couch in the corner.There was no bed here!But they would make do with what they had.Like an animal in heat, Sebastian held her close as his lips immediately crashed down on hers.Kourtney happily kissed him back.There was not a single ounce of doubt left in her heart.Her husband had begged her to trust him, and she did, giving him complete
Sebastian kissed her fiercely, pouring all his frustration, desperation, and anger into that single moment.His lips moved aggressively while his tongue invaded her mouth, sending ripples of pleasure all over his body.He felt her tears against his skin and pulled back just enough to plant soft kisses on her cheeks, on her tears, as if he could erase her pain with his lips.âYouâre my everything,â he said between kisses. âI canât lose you.âHis words only incited more tears from Kourtneyâs eyes. âSebastian, pleaseâŠâOnce again, he lowered his head to kiss her.He tasted her tears, kissed her cheeks, and pressed his forehead against hers, trying to soothe the storm of doubt raging in her heart.He may not be able to tell her this every day, but he really wanted her to know that she meant the world to him. The day they collided.... the day she stepped into his life, she changed it into something so beautiful and meaningful.âHoney, Youâre the only one I want!â He murmured into her ears
âYou expect me to believe that? You two were spotted hugging. You spent the night with her! You marked her! Iâm not fucking stupid!âSebastian let out a long, exasperated sigh.He was starting to feel a strong headache.âI donât know how she came up with those. But I never touched that woman!â He said, referring to the marks captured on Scarletâs neck and shoulders.âI canât listen to this anymore!â Kourtney knew she was about to lose it.Sebastianâs excuses were making zero sense!How could the marks appear out of nowhere if he hadnât made them?She took a step back, desperate to shut the door back in his face. But Sebastian was alert.âI came back home last night. I did not spend the night with her!â He said, holding her in place.âLet go of me. Youâre a disgusting Liar! Let go of me now!â Kourtney yelled at him as unshed tears threatened to start spilling from her eyes.She couldnât believe the man was trying to gaslight her, trying to make her question her own sanity.She knew he
Sebastian packed his Rolls Royce Phantom outside Lilianâs house with a loud noise, the engine growling like a beast ready to pounce.The carâs polished exterior gleamed under the afternoon sun, announcing his presence to the entire neighborhood of Flinders Lane.Funny how this was the exact same car heâd been in the day he met Kourtney, the day their lives had collided in the most unexpected way.He couldn't help but chuckle at the coincidence.He could hardly remember the details of that day, but the image of Kourtney standing there, flustered and adorable, was burned into his memory for life.The thought made him smile. But it was quickly overshadowed by the tension building in his chest.Sitting in the driverâs seat, he took a moment to compose himself.Damn!When did he become this nervous about talking to anyone?He had faced board meetings, negotiations, and high-stakes deals without batting an eye. Yet here he was, feeling like a teenager about to confess his feelings for his c