"Mrs. Morgan, in business, nobody values relationships. Nobody cares about relationships... Everybody prioritizes profit. Everybody cares about money."_____________________________________________________AUTHOR'S POVShe looked at the expansive clothes hanging in the cupboard. Two hours ago, three ladies had come to arrange this cupboard. Now, on the left side, all her types of clothes were present, and on the right side were Ivan's clothes. She took out ankle-length black pants and a white tee. Her eyes widened when she saw the price of the tee: $900! She could pay four months' rent for her previous apartment with that amount. Then she checked the price of the pants, and it was $1000. She decided not to check the prices of her other clothes when she saw how many there were.Shaking her head, she closed the door and walked into the bathroom to take a cold shower. She needed some refreshment. She was tired of everything happening in her life. After 30 minutes, she came back feeling r
EMBER'S POV"Can you see this huge building, Papa? One day, I will be the owner of this very building. You'll see, Papa. There will be a long black car waiting for me, driven by my driver who will also be my bodyguard. He will take me to my empire, where everyone will greet me by saying, 'Look, our intelligent miss, Ember William, is here.'""Oh, Ember, stop daydreaming and focus on the fishes. You're missing out on a lot.""Oh, Papa, the desire to fulfill dreams starts with our imagination. I'm not daydreaming; I'm imagining. A great person once said, 'The more powerful your imagination, the more powerful your future.' So whatever you want to do, first create an image in your mind and dedicate yourself to it.""Is that so? Well, I don't see a hardworking Ember; all I see is an Ember who daydreams about her future but never dares to work hard.""Oh, Papa, I am working hard, and I bet that next month I will secure a seat in one of the most prestigious colleges in the USA.""Ma'am, we h
AUTHOR'S POVIt was 2 AM in the morning, and she was wide awake, staring at the ceiling of the bedroom. The worries of her father finding out about her marriage were not letting her sleep. Her mind was racing, trying to come up with excuses for not attending the party. Her body tensed as she felt Ivan's grip tighten around her waist.She knew Ivan would take her to the party no matter what, and there would be media. It wasn't that her father would judge her; he had never been judgmental about her. He would never think or say anything bad about her after learning about her marriage to Ivan. He would understand her, but she still feared his reaction. Many people had suggested to her father not to send his daughter to New York City for her studies and instead get her married to a man. However, her father always dismissed their suggestions, saying, "My daughter isn't like all other girls... She is my pride, my respect, and she will never do anything that would dishearten me."She shifted
Ember's POV"How is the dress?" he asked, showing me a full-sleeved frock that would reach my knees. The frock is light brown. Here I am standing in front of him in a bathrobe, and he is standing half-naked, only in ankle-length pants, showing his abs."It's good," I murmured."It's amazing. It will brighten your skin, and red lipstick will make you even more beautiful," he said, placing the frock behind him on the table. I saw him approaching me, and I held the knot of my bathrobe more tightly."Come here," he said and dragged me to the dressing table. Making me sit on the table, he sat in front of me on the dressing table. He took the makeup kit and looked at me."Do you know how to do makeup?" he asked, and I shook my head negatively."You've never done it before?" he asked in disbelief."I have done it, but they were light makeups. Here, there's a lot, and I don't know many of the things that are present here," I replied."Oh, wait," he mumbled and took out his phone. I saw him st
AUTHOR'S POVHe could feel her cold, sweaty palm in his hand, and it was clear to him that she was afraid and nervous. He looked at her face and noticed her scared eyes as she watched the media outside."Ember," he whispered, and she looked at him, fear evident in her eyes."Smile," he said, and she unwillingly forced a smile."Walk with confidence, Ember. No one will hurt you," he assured her, and she took a deep breath."Ivan... Ivan, please don't," she mumbled, holding his hand, and he didn't know why, but he liked it. He enjoyed when she touched him without him asking."It's nothing. Your father will never find out about our marriage, and even if he does, I'll handle everything. Don't worry, Ember," he reassured her, but she shook her head in disagreement."You are a famous businessman and a playboy. The news of our marriage and my presence here will spread like wildfire. No matter how hard you try to control it, it will be everywhere. Don't take me there. You go, and I'll wait fo
"Hello, Mr. Xavier," Ivan replied, shaking his hand. Mr. Xavier noticed Ember, who was already staring at him."Hello, Mrs. Black," Mr. Xavier offered his hand to Ember, but Ivan intervened by shaking Mr. Xavier's hand and stating, "My wife doesn't like to shake hands with unknown people.""Really?" Mr. Xavier said, in disbelief."Yes," Ivan replied. "So it would be better if you communicate with me through your eyes only. Otherwise, I might do something that will make you regret your existence," Ivan said through gritted teeth, noticing Mr. Xavier's lustful gaze towards Ember, which made her uncomfortable."No, I was just admiring this beautiful creation of God. You are very lucky, Mr. Black," Xavier said, and Ivan smirked, feeling proud."Eyes on me," Ivan commanded. Ember felt a sense of happiness hearing his words. She held his hand tightly when he tried to let go. Next, he p
AUTHOR'S POV"Congratulations, Ivan," he turned as he heard a melodious voice. He was smiling while talking to people, but he stopped smiling when he found a woman standing in front of him—smiling, looking at him with affection. She was Hennah, Hennah Mickelson. His face changed color and became emotionless, but he still maintained his cold expression, not letting her know what he was thinking or feeling."It's been a while since I saw you," she murmured."Hello, Ms. Mickelson," he said, and this time she stopped smiling. "I had thought that you would not be attending this party, but seeing you here, I am surprised," he said in his deep tone."You are my boss, so why wouldn't I attend this party?" she said, and he smirked."Then enjoy the party. My wife is waiting for me," he said and tried to walk away, but that's when she said,"I am happy you moved on," she said, and Ivan chuckled while turning to look at her."Life is all about moving on, Ms. Mickelson," he said, and she looked at
EMBER's POV"Ivan, Ivan... I want to talk to my papa," I said as soon as we entered his apartment."Later, Ember," he said, and I gasped in pain when he let go of my hand. Oh God, it's hurting badly. I looked at my wrist and found his handprint. Throughout the whole way, he was gripping my hand tightly."I don't want him to get any false news, so let me tell him," I said, and he looked at me. I found anger in his stare."Let him know whatever he gets to know. Let him think whatever he wants to think. I don't care. I am here to handle everything, so stay assured," he said. How can he say this? The man he is talking about is my papa. I don't want him to misunderstand me."No," I mumbled, and without caring about my situation, he walked away. He will not listen. Oh God, please help me. I bent over to take off my heel sandal. My legs are hurting badly.I hissed in pain as soon as I took off my sandals. Oh, I got some bruises. Why would I not get them? He literally dragged me like I am any
Author's POV Sitting on the bed, Ember was busy feeding her 4 year old son,Emir. Who was continuously talking to his mother about his siblings. And just because of his reporting Ember calls him her favourite news channel because Emir really knows what's going on in his siblings' life. " Rhys brother was sad," little Emir talked to his mother while sitting in her lap. " Did you ask him why he was sad?" Ember asked and Emir nodded his head. " No," he answered. And one thing that always amazes her is that he was a brutally honest kid. " Why didn't you?" She asked. She wanted all of her kids to be in unity. She wanted solidarity between her kids. She wanted her kids to be together in any situation of life. " Because because, I was busy with my turtle. Next time, I will ask him why he is sad?" Emir answered and she smiled. " You should always ask your siblings if they are sad or happy? If they are sad then give them your bear hug and if they are happy then ask them a hug," she sai
Author's POV The sound of heels hitting the floor echoed in the area of the particular building in which Ember was walking with a file in her hand. She was dressed in an elegant pencil skirt and a beautiful louis vuitton top. Her face was glowing and her smile wasn't leaving her lips. Her hair was open.The cold breeze of the building touched her body, giving her goosebumps and she guessed that Ivan was waiting for her in his office which was just 20 steps away from where she was. " Good afternoon, mam," her worker greeted her and she smiled while greeting her back. Every worker of Sofia from every branch loves her alot. Respect is a different thing. They LOVE her and when we love someone then we Respect them a lot with our full heart. And this same thing was going between Ember and her workers. As soon as she reached the door, she heard Ivan screaming at someone and she guessed that it could be only one person and that would be Corey. Because Ivan doesn't shout at anyone , he ju
After 5 years, In the last 5 years,Everything has changed.Every small thing but only one thing was not changed and that was their immense love for eachother. Their obsession for each other. He was still the same Ivan Alexander Black, who had haunted her but now he is the same Ivan Alexander Black who is the hero to save her from all of the nightmare. In these past 5 years, they grew more close to each other. He held her hand when she fell down and she wiped his tears when he missed his mother on her death anniversary. She chose his dress for the meeting and he chose a beautiful life for her. He gave her a house and she made it home. They both went through many heartbreaking moments but at the end they both gathered each other's broken pieces of heart and joined it together with their immense love. They both were parents in the day but in the night they were crazy lovers of each other. They were raising their kids with lots of love. Ivan was strict for boys but for his girl, he was
Author's POVIt's been 1 month since Ember's delivery. Even though the doctor had told her to be in the hospital for 48 hours, Ivan's worries for Ember's health made her stay for the whole week. They returned only when Ivan had finally confirmed that she was fine. Seeing Ivan's worry, Ember was happy and also very bothered but she let them slide away by thinking that he loves her a lot and is too much attached with her that he wouldn't like her to be in any kind of pain. Everyone came to meet her and her newborn baby girl. Everyone praised their daughter. Corey, himself declared that Ivan's daughter can learn to put make -up on his face. Eric was very happy because he got a little Ember. He was studying in high school so he had to leave early but before leaving he made sure that his sister was fine. He asked Ivan to take care of her sister and Ivan promised him. Henna, who was living happily with her boyfriend, came to meet Ivan and broke the news of her being pregnant with the chil
Ivan's POV" Yeah, just bring them here," " Hmm, the doctor has said that she has to stay in the hospital for the next 48 hours. Yes, yes, I can handle them. They also need to see their babysister and Ember will absolutely ask where her boys are. Yeah, okay. No, I will come to the door, you don't need to come. Yeah, you can come when she will be perfectly fine to meet people. Yeah, don't worry Corey," I said to Corey through my mobile. " Okay, come soon," I yawned as I said and disconnected our call. I turned behind and met with the closed door. I immediately walked inside the room and got welcomed by the sleeping figure of Ember, who was sleeping peacefully. Her face was purplish and the stain of tears was still present on her face.She was looking so tired. A smile made its way to my lips when my gaze fell upon the bassinet in which my little, cute and so pretty babygirl was sleeping. The excitement ran through my veins and I walked to the bassinet. My eyes got teary when I saw
Ember's POV " Veggies will be in the middle," I instructed my house helper who was helping me in preparing Sandwiches for my orphan kids,who are waiting for ' us ' in the orphanage. Ah… it's not an orphanage. It's a house just near our building. After adopting them Ivan thought to get them a new home where they can Live happily without thinking that they are still orphans. No they aren't. We are their parents. And we love them and our kids. There is no difference between them and my kids. We love each of them equally. " EMBER, I AM THROWING THESE BRATS OUT OF OUR HOUSE," I jumped at my place, hearing my crazy lover aka husband aka Ivan Black's scream. The house helper who was standing next to me chuckled and I laughed. " You see it. I am coming," saying that I placed the knife on the table and walked out of the kitchen. " EMBER" I again heard his scream of help and tried to walk fast but doctors have restricted me from doing this because I am in my second trimester with my baby gi
IVAN'S POV Life is very unpredictable and also fair at the same time but as an observer and learner we call it ' unfair '. Sometimes in our life we meet our soulmate, life partner in a good way but sometimes we meet in the most unexpected way, at the most unexpected time. Just like my meeting with Ember. I met her in the most unexpected way, at the most unexpected time and caught an UNEXPECTED feeling for her which was at first love then obsession and then again love. When I was in love with her then I tried to find her everywhere but when I couldn't find her then I became obsessive. I thought that it would be better for her if she doesn't cross my path again but she did. She crossed my path and my heart which had stopped beating for her started to beat again andthen I caged her thinking that I will leave her after I am done with her. Tkch, But that time never come and my obsession for her started increasing day by day, later I forced her to marry me thinking that she is my obses
After 2 months, The lights of the bedroom were off, the temperature of the room was slightly cold and on the bed Ivan was sleeping peacefully. He was tired as hell, just 5 hours ago he returned from London, he was there for his business purpose. The side of his bed was empty indicating that Ember was not sleeping with him. That's when the door of the washroom opened and an exhausted figure of Ember walked in the bedroom, her eyes were red and full of tears, her nose was purplish. She was in a loose tee shirt which was absolutely of Ivan and there were no leggings or ankle length pants in her leg, she was in her black lacy panty. Her hair was open. As soon as she reached the bed, she looked at Ivan who was sleeping like a baby, his hair on his forehead. Her eyes gathered more tears seeing him and she slipped in between the sheets, lazily. She wanted to wake him up and talk to him but she knew that he was tired of his journey. She slid to him and removed the pillow which he was huggin
" Okay, so have you completed your homework?" Ember asked her baby brother through her phone. " Yes, and I am also taking good care of mine," She giggled hearing her baby brother's voice who is living away from her because of his school and basketball practice. " Good," She replied and felt a large palm on her bare stomach, under her large hoodie. She smiled looking at Ivan, who was sitting next to her on the bed and working on his laptop. " Okay then take care and call me if anything bothers you," she ordered and heard her babybrother's yes. She disconnected the call and focused on what she was studying. It's 7 PM and now they are working on their dreams. Actually it was the idea of Ivan that they will study and work at the same time so that she wouldn't deny for sex by saying, she needs to study. In morning he made the rule of the house that in night after dinner they will have sex and in morning a shower sex, in lunch if he will be at home the after lunch they will have sex and t