The Next Day
Tiffany arrived at work the next morning, trying to shake off the tension from the yesterday. The tension between Kai and Daniel had lingered in her mind. As she stepped into the boutique, her heels clicked against the floor. Her gaze caught Noami at the counter. Noami glanced up, her expression immediately souring. Tiffany ignored her cunning smile and walked into her office. She sank into the chair, sighing heavily. "Good morning," Noami said, sneakily closing the door behind her. "You didn't come home last night. I wonder why," Tiffany said, her voice weak. She sighed heavily again, staring at the blank ceiling. Noami straightened, crossing her arms as she turned to face Tiffany. "Yeah. I crashed out at Daisy's apartment after a few drinks." Tiffany blinked and nodded. "You seemed to have fun after giving out my number and our address to Daniel! I told you I wasn't interested!" Noami scoffed, her liThe elevator doors slid open with a soft chime, and Tiffany stepped out first. Naomi and Kai followed closely behind, their footsteps slow and gentle. As they reached Kai’s apartment, he stopped and turned to facing them, but his gaze poured solely on Tiffany who looked away. His lips curving into a small smile."Well then, tomorrow," he said, casually but his eyes still fixed on Tiffany.Naomi’s cheeks flushed a gentle pink, and glanced quickly at Tiffany before replying. "Tomorrow? Uh… okay, then. See you tomorrow." Her voice wavered slightly, although she wasn't sure what was happening tomorrow. Tiffany remained silent, her hand already on the keypad outside her apartment door. As she began typing in her passcode, Kai’s voice called out behind her, soft and calm. "Tiffany."She paused, her shoulders stiffening, and slowly turned her head to look at him. His gaze was steady, filled with warmth that unsettled her."If you’re n
As the day drew to a close, Tiffany was tidying up her desk when Elle, her assistant, walked into the office. There was a glow in Danielle’s expression, but her eyes weren’t on Tiffany—they were locked on the bouquet of flowers in her arms. “Oh, Elle, seems you’ve got yourself a date. Flowers, huh?” Tiffany teased lightly, glancing up from her papers. But Elle shook her head, her lips curving in a small smile.“No, Miss Halton. They’re for you,” Elle said, setting the bouquet gently on the desk as though it were something precious. “They’re gorgeous.”Tiffany stared at the flowers, her expression unreadable. The tulips were beautiful, pristine white blooms arranged in a way that was both elegant and expensive. Each petal looked soft, perfectly curled at the edges, as if they’d just bloomed that morning. She reached out, brushing her fingers lightly against a stem before looking back at Elle, who was watching her intently.“I didn’t know you had a man, Miss Halton. You always seemed…
"Goodnight, Peter," Kai said. Tiffany fastened her pace, walking into the building. Kai watched her for a while, before following behind. The elevator opened and Tiffany walked in, staring at him. Her eyes met his evenly, searching his gaze. Her chest rose and fell heavily. The elevator door was still open. Kai walked in, slowly. His gaze never left hers. Kai got in. But Tiffany kept watching him stare at her with his hands buried inside his pocket. Kai took careful steps and her body shook as she gasped in a silent ragged breath. Tiffany’s heart pounded as she clutched her bag tighter, trying to keep her distance."Tiffany," Kai said softly. "You’re holding your breath." He paused, staring at her. "Again.” their eyes met. She slowly released her breath, hoping he hadn't noticed. "I’m not," she lied.Kai chuckled, low and knowing. "You always do when you’re nervous. You know, Love... I love catching you like this.""
Noami closed the door behind her, without another word, she walked into her bedroom, shutting the door. Tiffany sighed. Her phone buzzed, and she took it out, staring at Kai's message. Kai: Goodnight. Love. See you tomorrow. She rolled her eyes, a soft smile curved into her face, and slowly she headed towards her bedroom when Noami’s door suddenly opened. "You two are dating or getting married?" She asked, staring at Tiffany in disbelief. "What—" Tiffany's eyes darted around, avoiding hers. "Oh, Kai... we aren't." "You kissed him, but you aren't dating?" Noami asked. Tiffany smiled, walking away.She shut her bedroom door behind her, leaning against it for a moment. The apartment was quiet again, but the conversation with Naomi lingered in her mind.Kai… She pulled out her phone, rereading his message. Her heart did an annoying little flip, but she ignored it, locking her phone and tossing it onto the nightstand.She changed into her pyjamas and slipped into bed, but instead of
Kai said nothing, his gaze following her until she disappeared into the passenger seat. "Wedding? I had no idea I was getting married." Henry teased.Kai exhaled sharply, his icy-blue eyes narrowing. "Why the fuck are you here?" his voice was devoid of any semblance of warmth, but his gaze fixed on Daniel’s car driving away.Kai's office door shuts, and he walks to his chair, sitting exhaustedly. "What did you say?" He asked. "Your father Kai, he wants you to return to London... I know you aren't on the same page with your stepmother, but I think you should be there. I also heard that your uncle is writing his will..." "I don't care. I can't leave, I'm close to understanding Tiffany, I can't leave." "Are you sure you're okay? If you were going to go through all these stress why then divorce her? Kate is going to have it all, isn't that why you hired her in the first place?" Kai shot him a glare, his voice low and controlled. "I know, Henry. I know all of it." He exhaled deeply, g
Tiffany crossed her arms, flashing him her most dazzling smile. "Why can’t it be both?" she replied, her voice sweet, flashing pleasant smile as if she was using her beauty to lure him, perhaps charm him indeed. Tiffany crossed her arms, her lips curving into a bright smile that sparkled with just the right amount of charm. "Why not both?" she said softly, her voice sweet but with a playful edge, as if daring him to argue.Kai chuckled, shaking his head. "It's almost midnight, Tiff. Come on, let me take you home. We can figure it all out in the morning.""No!" Tiffany blurted, her words tumbling out in a rush. "I can’t go home yet! I need to sort this out before eight, and my delivery company isn’t answering me. They took my deposit, Kai! But you can help me, right? Please?"Kai held up a hand, his calm voice steadying her. "Breathe, Tiffany. Slow down. You need a delivery company? I’ve got it covered. My guys will be here first thing tomorrow morning. But for now, let’s go home so w
AN HOUR BEFORE TIFFANY’S KNOCKKai barely got two hours of sleep before his alarm blared, dragging him back to reality. He groaned, rubbing his tired eyes, but there was no time to waste. Today was important. Tiffany was coming.The thought alone sent an electric pulse through his veins, jolting him awake.After a quick cold shower. Kai stood in front of his walk-in closet, scanning for the perfect outfit. He didn’t want to look like he was trying too hard, but he also wanted to make an impression. Something simple, sharp, and devastatingly effective.His hand moved instinctively, pulling out a fitted black polo shirt. He slipped it on, the fabric hugging his toned frame perfectly, accentuating his broad shoulders and muscular arms. His reflection smirked back at him in approval.Next, he chose a pair of tailored white shorts, balancing sharp sophistication with casual confidence. They fit just right but not too tight, but enough to hint at his strong legs.Kai walked to his dresser,
Halfway through their discussion, a voice rang out from the living room. "Kai darling, your wife is here!" Amelia’s tone was sugary, sweet, and laced with venom.Tiffany froze in place, her breath catching in her throat. Her feet instinctively turned to leave, the weight of that single sentence crashing over her like a wave. But before she could slip away, the door to Kai’s office swung open, and he rushed out, grabbing her hand firmly.The warmth of his touch sent shivers up her arm, but she quickly masked her reaction, her face neutral. The door clicked shut behind him, sealing them off from Amelia’s voice."Tiffany," Kai started, his lips curling into a soft, disarming smile, though tension flickered in his icy-blue eyes. He was scrambling for an explanation, but the truth loomed heavy in his mind. *Tell her the truth. It’s the only way to fix this.* He swallowed hard, steeling himself."I didn’t know you had company," Tiffany said, her voice steady but distant. "I can come back la
Tiffany stood in front of the mirror, smoothing out the fabric of her flowing red dress. The soft material clung to her in all the right places, the strapless cut baring her shoulders and the delicate curve of her collarbone. Tiffany ran her fingers over the material, smoothing out nonexistent wrinkles as she took a deep breath. As she fixed her earrings, Kai walked in looking dashing as ever. He was leaning against the doorway, arms crossed, eyes dark as they roamed over her. His lips twitched at the corners, softness flickering behind his gaze. "You look breathtaking," he murmured, pushing off the frame and stalking toward her.Tiffany felt a warmth spread across her chest, her pulse quickening, but she masked it with a soft laugh. "You too, darling." She whispered as he reached her, his hands skimming her waist before settling on her hips. His touch was firm and entirely distracting.Kai tilted his head, his lips grazing her jaw before pressing soft kisses down her neck. A shive
The morning light spilled through the curtains. The cool breeze whispered through the open balcony doors. Tiffany stirred, her body aching slightly and her muscles tender from last night. She let out a soft hum, stretching lazily beneath the silky sheets.Kai ’s arm was draped over her waist, his grip loose, his face nuzzled against her neck. Tiffany turned slightly, watching the slow rise and fall of his chest, the way his lashes laid against his eyes, and his hair covering his forehead, giving him a boyish look. His lips slightly parted in sleep. A smirk tugged at her lips as she recalled how desperate he had been and his pleas last night. Carefully, she slipped out from under his arm, suppressing a wince the moment she sat on the bed. As she got up, her legs wobbled beneath her. She padded towards the en-suite bathroom, her body glowing with a satisfied exhaustion. She took a glance in the mirror, staring at her flushed cheeks, tousled hair and her lips still swollen from Kai’s
The Hawaiian breeze drifted through the open balcony doors, carrying the scent of salt and hibiscus into the dimly lit bedroom. The soft rustling of palm trees outside was nothing compared to the sound of Kai’s ragged breaths as he lay sprawled on the bed, his wrists bound to the headboard with silk scarves. Tiffany straddled him, a wicked smirk curving her lips as she dragged her nails down his chest, revelling in the way his muscles tensed beneath her touch."You look so good like this," she murmured, her fingers tracing the taut lines of his abdomen, deliberately avoiding the one place he wanted her most. Tiffany leaned down, teasing him with her breath before finally capturing his lips in a deep and searing kiss. Kai groaned into her mouth, trying to chase her when she pulled back, but the silk restraints kept him in place.Tiffany trailed her hands down his chest, her fingertips barely grazing his skin, making him shudder beneath
His deep voice cut through, interrupting the nonsense she was about to start spilling after checking him out. "It's fine."Before she could ask for the payment. Kai handed her his card.Minutes later, Tiffany walked back to their space. Kai lounged on the sunbed, his head tilted back, eyes closed as the warmth of the Hawaiian sun kissed his tanned skin.Tiffany's gaze trailed over him as she approached, her lips parting slightly at the sight of his toned chest rising and falling with each steady breath. The white shorts hung low on his waist and his open crochet shirt doing little to hide the sculpted lines of his torso. He looked effortlessly stunning, and from the way a few women nearby stole lingering glances at him, she wasn’t the only one who thought so.A flicker of possessiveness stirred in her chest. Without a second thought, she climbed onto his lap, her thighs settling on either side of him. The sudden warmth of her body against his stirred him from his relaxed state, and h
The next morning, Tiffany barely had any time to sleep. They were heading somewhere, but Kai hadn’t told her where.Peter was driving while Kai sat in the back with her. Tiffany rested against his body as he made adjustments to some files Peter had handed him before they got into the car."Sir, we've arrived," Peter announced.Kai looked at Tiffany. She was asleep. He leaned closer, his voice soft. "Wake up, baby, we’re here."Tiffany let out a low growl, stretching. "I'm tired," she mumbled, sitting up.Kai smiled, taking her hands. "Don't worry, you'll get plenty of sleep if I decide to be nice," he whispered, opening the car door.As Kai helped her out, Tiffany gasped at the sight of the jet. She should have been used to this by now, but she wasn’t. It always felt new to her."What? We’re travelling?" Tiffany said loudly, the sleep in her eyes vanishing instantly.Tiffany’s eyes widened as she took in the jet, the bold lettering of Kai’s name gleaming against the pristine white bod
Tiffany’s stomach tightened with a little excitement as she stared at them both. Where was James?She nudged Kai subtly, nodding in Noami’s direction. He followed her gaze, "I'll be back. I want to greet someone.""I'll be back. I want to greet someone," he said.Kai held her close, pressing a kiss against her cheek before watching her slip out of his arms and head toward Daniel and Noami.As Tiffany walked away, her phone buzzed. Kai took it out, raising a hand to silence whatever Levi had to say. His gaze locked onto the screen.A text message from her father.Kai glanced at Tiffany. In just a few minutes, she had joined Noami, laughing with Daniel. Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone, took a picture of the message, and then deleted it from hers. He blocked the number, his jaw tightening. One last look at Tiffany, and then he disappeared into the crowd, dialling the number on his own phone instead.Meanwhile, as Tiffany approached, Noami had already spotted her and signalled
Kai stood frozen, staring at Tiffany as if she had just dropped a bombshell. "What?" His voice was sharp with disbelief.Tiffany, kneeling in the garden, gently patted the soil around her freshly replanted flowers. She glanced back at him with a teasing smile. "Why are you so surprised?""You mean the dealer was Levi? The Levi I know?" His brows furrowed, his jaw tightening."I'm not sure if you know another Levi, but yes. I signed the deal with him." She dusted off her gloves, her tone calm and composed. "He made me a great offer and even wants me to open a branch in London. T&N Styles is doing really well, Kai. Oh, and we got invited to his fashion show next week."Kai didn’t respond right away. His scowl deepened, making Tiffany giggle. "Aren’t you the one always digging into people’s business? What happened, big boy? Lost your touch?""Tiffany," Kai said, his voice low, serious.Tiffany's heart skipped a beat. He rarely used her full name. Her playful smirk faded. "Why are you loo
Tiffany stepped into the sleek, glass-walled lobby of Kai’s office building, her heels clicking against the polished marble floor. Behind her was Audrey who held onto her small bag. The receptionist blinked at her in surprise, her gaze darting between Audrey and Tiffany. "Uh, ma’am—" Tiffany raised a hand, waving off in tiny. "I’m here to see Kai."The woman hesitated. "Kai?" She whispered, trying to process the name, and gasped when it came to her. "Mr Winson is currently in a meeting—"Tiffany smirked, already swaying toward the private elevator. "Thank you."With a few quick steps, she slipped inside before the receptionist could say anything else. Tiffany pressed the button on his floor.As the elevator doors shut, she leaned against the mirrored walls, fixing her hair and adjusting her dress. A fixed smile played on her lips like it wasn't meant to leave. The elevator doors slid open, and she stepped onto the executive floor, where Kai’s assistant, Peter, immediately shot to h
The next morning, Kai's lips brushed softly against Tiffany’s skin, his touch slow and unhurried, as if savouring every inch of her. His body pressed against hers, warm and firm, his arms locked around her as if he had no intention of ever letting go.Even in his sleep, he had kept her close, his fingers grazing her waist, his breath steady against her neck.Tiffany sighed, stretching beneath him, enjoying the weight of his body. "I have somewhere to be, baby," she murmured, shifting in his grasp.Kai groaned, his arms tightening around her waist, pulling her flush against him. "Stay," he muttered against her shoulder, his voice rough with sleep.She laughed softly, wiggling out of his grip despite his resistance. As she stood, she could feel his eyes on her, burning with longing, his frustration barely concealed behind the heat in his gaze.Kai exhaled heavily, propping himself up on one elbow as he watched her cross the room toward the dresser. His voice was laced with disappointmen