E L L EThe party was in full swing, and everyone was having a great time.They were getting their products, and enjoying the rest of the evening.While, I was in a corner, seething with anger."What do we do now?" Gio asked."There is nothing we can do.""Elle, this is serious. You cannot sit here, and not do anything. That woman is evil, and she's planning something. You have to do something.""What? What exactly am I supposed to do, Gio? This is beyond me. It's bigger than I imagined.""You are Elle freaking Marino, the woman who has taken over the business world, and has left her mark. Do not let that bitch win.""Follow me," I said to Gio as we walked towards the shelves of the newly launched cosmetics products, and stopped.I got eye shadows, foundations, contours, lipsticks and eyeliners. I got the relaxers, took out my card and paid for them.The attendant handed me my receipt and I thanked her."What are you doing?""Just wait." I told her, as we walked to the nearest exit.T
E L L EA FEW MONTHS LATERLife was not going the way I wanted it to go.Everything was falling apart.I could see the look on my father's face, and how defeated he was.The company was losing clients, and sales were getting lower each day.No one was buying our products, and the market was dominated by Emory's company.It was not like the clients were complaining.It was the opposite.Everyone was happy, and satisfied with their purchase.But, there was no comparison.Rome Beauty had taken over, and there was no stopping them.Everyone was excited about the launch of the new product.An eye shadow palette, and it was selling out.In fact, they were launching a whole new line of eye shadow palettes. They were the talk of the town and everyone was excited.Everyone except, me.I was angry and frustrated.We'd worked hard and tried so much to maintain our status.But, it was like a huge slap in the face.We were losing.And, it hurt."Elle, I need you here, please." My father spoke, and
E L L EThe next morning, I got a call from Avery."Elle, something crazy happened last night. Check your WhatsApp, I sent a picture to you."I did as she said and went to my WhatsApp."Holy shit. Same thing happened to me, Avery. I have this small gash on my face and reddish patch.""What are we going to do? Should we sue them or something? I knew something was definitely off with their products, it was too good to be true. There must be a dangerous chemical in their products that's harming our skin. This isn't right.""I'm going to do a little digging, Avery. We need to find out what is in their products.""Elle, they're launching another line. A skincare line. Can you imagine what could happen to everyone? To us? This is ridiculous. And, to think they'd release another line after damaging the skin of people who bought their other products. That's ridiculous. Do you know how many women will buy that product? Millions. That's what's going to happen, and we're just going to stand and
E L L EI invited Daniel out to have lunch with Giovanna and I, while we discuss how everything goes.He arrived ten minutes late, already having an apologetic face as he approached our table. Daniel has been my friend for the longest time, and he's one of the sweetest guys I know."I'm sorry for being late, ladies. You know how New York traffic is.""It's okay, Daniel. You're not that late. Come, join us." I said and gave him a smile."Thanks.""Do you know Giovanna?" I asked and they shook hands."Nice to meet you, Daniel.""Nice to meet you, too. How have you been, Elle? It's been a while.""It's okay. I'm fine. You?""Yeah, good. So, what's up? Is there a problem?""Yes, there is. And, it's not a small one.""Okay. What is it?""Well, remember when we were at my house and I showed you the product samples from Rome Beauty?""Uh-huh.""Well, they did something really fucked up.""Like what?""They hurt a lot of people.""What? How?""I have no idea. All I know is, a lot of people ar
E L L E"That's what we've been trying to tell you, Elle. We've seen a lot of advertisements on their social media platforms. I can't believe this is happening."I was lost for words and was fuming with anger."They have no limits. Those bastards. I can't believe they are doing this.""They're going to release another line, and hurt millions of people.""And, their profits are going to double, or even triple. Those fuckers. She doesn't care. People's lives are at risk, and she doesn't give a shit. They don't deserve this. All she cares about is money. What a fucking bitch!""What are we going to do now?" Mina asked."We have one month to find out what's in their products, and the side effects. If something happens to a single person, we're suing their ass. And, we'll make sure everyone knows about this.""Are you going to tell Sebastian? Maybe, he's not aware."I looked at her, the sound of his name leaving a bitter taste on my mouth. "No, Mina. I'm not. He's the last person I want to
G I O V A N N AThe drive home was filled with thousands of thoughts, my mind was all over the place. I felt anxious. Was there something wrong? Why did Avery seem so distant lately? Did something happen? What did I do?Questions upon questions ran through my mind.I had no idea what to do.My palms were clammy, and my heart rate was through the roof. It couldn't be that she saw Claire's texts, could it? I shook my head, and continued driving.There's no way. She's not like that. She wouldn't do such a thing. She'd let me explain.I parked the car and took the elevator, taking a few deep breaths, hoping I'd be able to calm down.Once I reached the door, I took my keys out and unlocked the door. I placed them on the coffee table, and walked to the kitchen.Avery was sitting on a chair, staring out of the window, looking so peaceful.She's gorgeous.Her golden locks cascaded down her back, framing her face. Her eyes looked sad, and I could tell she was upset.She must be hungry."Hey,
G I O V A N N AI was out for my morning run and decided to take a rest and get coffee at my favourite coffee shop, before heading home.Once I got there, the place was full of customers and I waited for my turn to order.After a few minutes, the line got shorter and the lady behind the counter greeted me with a smile."Hey, Gio. How are you doing today?""I'm great, thank you. Just getting my daily dose of caffeine." I chuckled."Haha, yeah. It's not even 8 in the morning and I'm dying already. The usual?""Yes, please.""One caramel macchiato, coming right up. Would you like anything else?""No, thank you. Just the drink, please.""Okay, here's the bill." She said, handing me a piece of paper.I handed her the money, and waited for her to prepare the drink."Here's your order." She said, handing me the cup."Thank you, have a nice day.""You too."I took my drink and walked towards a table, when a voice that I hadn’t heard in years said my name. A voice that I had almost forgotten ju
G I O V A N N AWhen I got home, I saw that Avery wasn't around. She usually comes back home at the same time as me, unless she has a photoshoot or interview, but those are usually scheduled after lunch.I went into our bedroom, and grabbed a change of clothes and headed into the bathroom.After a quick shower, I walked out and changed. I was wearing a black tank top and sweatpants.I walked downstairs and into the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of water.As I sat on the sofa, the front door opened and a smiling Avery walked inside, carrying her gym bag and a bottle of juice."Hey, baby. Did you have a good run?" She asked, walking towards me."Not exactly.""What happened?" She asked, placing the bottle and bag on the floor, and then sitting next to me."I ran into an old... friend.""Who? Do I know her?""Claire.""Claire? You mean...""Yeah. I was at the coffee shop and she showed up, trying to make conversation with me."The switch up in her mood was so evident that I immediately regre
S E B A S T I A NIt was six am on a Monday morning, the sun has barely risen and I was driving on the road in my black Mercedes G wagon.After yesterday's unpleasant encounter with Elle's new fuck buddy, I couldn't stop thinking about the fact that she was dating him. What's his game? Why is he going after my wife?Wait—Did I just say my wife?I scoffed and shook my head.That woman is no longer your wife. She's a manipulative, selfish whore. You were nothing but a fool for her.She made a fool out of me. She betrayed and humiliated me. The only reason I'm even doing this is to expose her, and let him know that she's no angel.He's in for a big surprise.The traffic was moving slowly and my knuckles tightened around the steering wheel.My anger was directed towards Mikhail instead of Elle and I couldn't fucking understand why. I hated that bitch. Hated her for cheating on me.But I hated Mikhail Volkov more for dating her, for touching her. Images of him fucking her crossed my mind
M I K H A I LI woke up the next morning, and the sun was shining brightly, the curtains slightly opened, allowing the light to seep through.I turned over, looking at Elle who was sleeping peacefully. It was her first night at my place and she was a sight to behold. I wouldn't mind this glorious view for the rest of my life. I'd shamelessly die a happy man.Her pink lips were slightly parted, her hair fanned across the pillow. She looked like a literal goddess, her brunette hair contrasting against her skin.She was so beautiful.Her long lashes brushed against her cheeks as her eyes fluttered open, blinking as she woke up."Good morning." She murmured sleepily, her blue eyes staring into mine."Morning, malyshka." I peppered small kisses all over her face.She giggled, and I rolled over on top of her, staring into her eyes."You're so beautiful. I could wake up to this sight every morning." I whispered, pressing a kiss to her lips. She smelled heavenly. Even in the morning, without
I V A NMy car came to a stop in front of Emily's house. The entire car drive with her has been filled with silence. My mind was reeling with everything that happened at the restaurant and it made me more and more angrier.She was so quick to deny dating me, was I that repelling to her? After all we've done together? The least she could do is I was so fucking hurt.I parked the car, and exited, going to open the door for her.I grabbed her bag, handing it to her."Thank you." She mumbled.We walked up the pathway and I unlocked the door, opening it and gesturing for her to enter."Thank you, Ivan. I had a great time."I shut the door, tossing the keys onto the coffee table."Yeah, I had a blast too." I deadpanned, walking into the kitchen, pouring myself a glass of water."Hey, what's wrong? Are you mad?""What the fuck gave you that idea? Did you expect me to be happy after hearing you say that we're not dating?""I- I didn't mean it. Not like that.""Really, Emily? You know how I f
E L L EHe smiled, and placed a hand on my thigh, "Yes, baby. I just remembered some stuff. Don't worry. Everything is perfect.""Okay." I said, goosebumps forking in my skin at his touch. It didn't help that my gown was very short and I could feel his touch directly on my skin. His phone rang, and he picked it up."Hello? Yeah, no problem. Be right there."He hung up and turned toward me, "Baby, something came up. Do you mind if I drop you off at home?""Oh? I thought we were going to spend the night together?" I couldn't even hide the disappointment in my tone. I didn't want to sound needy, of course he has work. I was just looking forward to spending time with him."Oh shit. Will... uhm, will you stay at my place until I return? I promise I won't take long. You could make yourself comfortable until I get home.""Of course." That was definitely much better, I thought with a smile. We drove the rest of the way to his house in silence.Mikhail's house was huge. It was a modern mansi
E L L E We entered the restaurant and the hostess guided us to a table where a couple was seated. The man had dark hair, green eyes and was tall, his features strong. He was quite handsome. The woman had blonde hair and blue eyes, her facial features soft. She was pretty. "Ivan." Mikhail greeted, smiling. "Mikhail." He stood and they shook hands, hugging briefly. "This is Elle. My girlfriend." Mikhail said, and I felt a tingle run through my body when he referred to me as his girlfriend. "Hello, nice to meet you." I smiled. "Elle, this is Ivan, my best friend. And this is Emily." I didn't miss the flicker in Ivan's eyes as he looked at Emily. Weren't they dating? Why didn't Mikhail address her as Ivan's girlfriend. I internally shook my head. I was thinking too much. "Nice to meet you, Elle. You look gorgeous." Emily smiled, and we shook hands. I smiled, her accent reminding me of Mikhail. "Thanks. You look beautiful too." Mikhail pulled out the chair for me and I took a s
M I K H A I LSebastian's face turned red, his knuckles turning white from gripping the arm of his chair too tightly. "You fucking bastard.""What? Can't stand seeing me with the woman you let go? Is this your pathetic attempt to win her back?" I mocked. "If I wanted her back, you'd already be dead." He threatened, his jaw clenched.I simply rolled my eyes, "Yeah, okay. You're not the first person to threaten my life. But the last thing you should worry about is me, it's her. And that's why I'm warning you right now. If you even think about hurting her, you'll regret it. I promise.""Enjoy Elle while you can, because soon you'll see her for who she really is. She's just a manipulative, heartless bitch that deserves the worst. And you're nothing but a temporary fuck, because that's all she wants. You're no different than her.""You're just bitter because she realized what an asshole you were. She's a strong woman, and she doesn't need you. You're just wasting your time and energy thin
M I K H A I LI turned my car's engine off in front of my company, opening up my phone to look at Elle's picture for the hundredth time today.It was a picture I took of her on her birthday, and it was by far my favorite picture of her. She had a soft smile on her face, her curls framing her face, her hazel eyes glowing with happiness, and the cake and presents beside her.I decided the picture was too good to be shared on social media, and kept it all to myself. I quickly used it as my lock screen and chat wallpaper. A few people greeted me on my way inside, and I waved, rushing toward my office.Once I entered, I closed the door and slumped down on my chair, taking a deep breath.Ivan walked into my office and rose a brow as he saw me. "Is it me or your face seems brighter these days? What's the secret man?" He said, plopping down on the chair across from me, his hands folded.I chuckled and leaned back, "It's nothing. Just happy with how everything's turning out.""Yeah. Business
M I K H A I LI woke up to the most exquisite sight, a very naked Elle, sleeping soundly beside me, her long lashes resting on her cheeks, her soft lips slightly parted, and her wild curly hair splayed around her.She was an angel, and she was all mine.I leaned forward and kissed her forehead and she stirred in her sleep.I smiled and carefully got up, not wanting to disturb her, and went into the bathroom.A few minutes later, I walked back into the bedroom, and she was still asleep.I pulled on my boxers and jeans and quietly opened the door, shutting it softly behind me.The hallway was dark, and the rest of the house was quiet. It was barely seven in the morning. I went into the kitchen and made some coffee and sat on the stool, sipping the hot drink.I went through my mails on my phone, realizing I needed to be at work later today. I continued scrolling through my phone when I heard light footsteps slowly descending the stairs, and I looked up.Elle walked into the kitchen, yaw
WARNING! This chapter contains detailed sexual content and it's rated 18+E L L EI bobbed my head back and forth, trying to take as much of him as possible, but it wasn't easy. He was huge, and my jaw hurt a little from his size."Fuck, Elle. That's it. Keep going, baby." He drawled out, his eyes filled with ecstasy. I cupped his balls and kept sucking his cock, and I felt him stiffen, and his fingers tightened around my hair."No, baby. I'm going to come."He gently pushed me onto the bed and spread my legs open, his hands on my hips, holding me in place.He leaned down and brushed his lips against mine, and slowly pushed the tip of his cock into me.I bit his lip and he grunted and thrust forward, his cock stretching my pussy."Ahhh..." I moaned, feeling uncomfortable for a second. The fact that I haven't had sex in so long and Mikhail was big, was enough to make me gasp. "You're so fucking tight." He hissed, pleasure over clouding his face. He looked even sexier, and I got even m