Chapter 65: You look good in my clothes Later that night, Aiden and Elsie lay on the bed in a spooning position, his fingers gently raking through her hair. There was a comfortable silence, accompanied by a romantic aura in the air. Cold air blew in through the open window, and the stars sparkled above them. Aiden took a deep breath, still in a daze about the new reality. He placed a kiss on her cheek and said, "I just want to live in this moment forever." "Me too," Elsie croaked, a huge smile springing up on her lips. The night turned into morning as they slept in peaceful silence. The next day, Elsie was in the bathroom brushing her teeth when she heard a knock at the door. It startled her at first, as she had never shared a bathroom with someone before. Back when they were sharing his room, she used the bathroom in her own bedroom. She told him to come in, but because her mouth was occupied, it came out muffled. Wearing a sheepish smile, she spat out the
Chapter 66: You are only a pawn. In another city, Trixson slumped into a chair which had her name on the back. She blew out a sigh of exhaustion, her body weak like a pressed marshmallow. "Trix, have some water," the muscular Boris handed over a Fiji bottled water. He had a complex look on his face which hid the sympathy he held for his beloved at the moment. Receiving the water, Trix straightened out her arms and twisted her neck in a stretch. She smiled at him, gulping almost one quarter of the bottle's contents. It felt useless because she wanted vodka in its place. However, her good girl reputation wouldn't allow her to drink alcohol in the presence of Boris or anyone at all. She couldn't help but imagine the cool bottle of Rosé she had hidden un
Chapter 67: I can't let it happen "What are you talking about?" Trixson yelled, her voice filled with anger, as she slammed her hand on the table. The sound echoed through the restaurant. For the first time, the ugly head of Trixson reared out of its golden cage in unfiltered rage. She wore a black, cross-back maxi dress that exposed her soft, fair skin in all its tenderness. Trixson's hair was styled in a bun, with curling strands falling on each side of her face. The contortion of her face made her look like a villain. Sitting across from Trixson in the half-bakery, half-restaurant, Director Lee wore a somber expression. His face showed concern and a hint of guilt as he delivered the news that had provoked Trixson's outburst. He wore a black Henley that clung loosely to his frame, emphasizing his tire
Chapter 68: Another day At this moment, Aiden came in. He took a double take on April, panic flashed in her eyes when their gaze met. She quickly dropped the jacket on the couch and stood up. Her cerulean blue-colored phoenix eyes darted to meet his grey-colored ones. "Hi, brother," she waved at him, smiling brightly. Even though she acted like he hadn't caught her doing something inappropriate by sniffing his jacket, she played it cool. Toying with her fingers behind her back, a behavior he had told her many times made her look cute. "What were you doing?" he inquired, skepticism evident in his tone. "Sniffing your jacket," she said blandly. April's gaze darted to the jacket once more. "What is the name of the perfume?" Her question was received with a raised brow. She understood it was not like her to act in such a way. She had to think fast. "Back when I was in school, I was dating this guy who was a cognoscenti. We played this game where he would sn
Chapter 69: I couldn't resist either Her eyes widened at the scene. There was Aiden, wearing a black designer suit and playing soft tunes on the guitar. There was something about the air that surrounded him that created butterflies in her belly. When he opened his mouth, she felt weak in the knees. She gasped, "Aiden." However, Aiden struck the chords again, singing 'Breathless' by Shayne Ward. "If our love was a fairy tale, I would charge in and rescue you. On a yacht, baby, we would sail To an island where we'd say I do." Hearing him sing, Elsie could not hold back the laughter. She rushed to him, tossing her arms around his neck in an embrace. She laughed, throwing her head back. "You are a terrible singer!" It was his turn to laugh, a deep and hearty sound that filled the room. He kissed her cheek lovingly, reciprocating the embrace. "I know." "Where did you get the idea to serenade me?" Baffled, confusion flickered across his handso
Chapter 70: I'm planning to stay there Before Elsie could answer that question, Aiden's phone rang. It did not take a soothsayer for Elsie to guess who was on the other line. It was April calling. He had saved her contact as 'Silly Girl'. There was no good reason Elsie could think of that would make April call except to ruin their evening. She glanced back at Aiden, who was about to pick up his phone, but she beat him to it. She calmly answered and placed it on her ear. "Brother, I need you," the familiar voice cried in between sobs. But Elsie knew better than to fall for April's cheap tricks. "What happened?" "Elsie, how dare you answer my brother's calls," April raged in anger on the other line. If she were present with Elsie, she would have clawed out her eyes. However, Elsie kept calm. She needed Aiden here and wouldn't allow him to leave, especially when it had something to do with his two-faced sister. Hence, she replied softly, "Why, yes. I am hi
Chapter 73: Torture your rich asses Elsie arrived at the biggest casino in the city, situated in the busiest and most touristic part of town, nestled between hotels and restaurants. For entertainment, the casino hosted stand-up comedy shows, concerts, and sports events on special nights, particularly those beginning with a T. However, only a few knew about the illicit activities concealed within its walls. Outside the establishment, the rules were prominently posted for all to see. Although Elsie was already familiar with them, she checked again in case there had been any changes. With Franco taking over the casino, it was expected that there would be inevitable alterations. As anticipated, there were indeed changes. The dress code had become less strict, and drinking was now permitted. However, the age limit had been increased from eighteen to twenty-one. Elsie had prepared for this by acquiring a fake ID from a woman in a truck downtown. The ID stated that she wa
Chapter 71: I miss her Sorry i got the chapters mixed ### Elsie had been invited to lunch by Mr. Johnson. She had sent a video of herself taking on several characters in ten minutes. The good news was that Aiden had accepted her decision to pursue a career in entertainment, acknowledging her talent after seeing her act. As promised, she had sent the video to other professionals in the field and wanted to share their reviews with her. He initially suggested discussing it over the phone, but Elsie insisted on a face-to-face meeting, fearing that he might sugarcoat things over the phone. When she arrived, Mr. Johnson was already waiting, sitting by the window and watching the busy street with amazement. "Mr. Johnson," Elsie called out to him as she slid into her seat. He jerked his head, a smile curling on his lips. Mr. Johnson was wearing a grey coat with a colorful feather peering out of its chest pocket. He had grown stubble since their last meeting.