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The tension between them crackled, palpable in the charged silence that settled between them.His voice, filled with a bitter edge, pierced the air. "I haven't even asked you yet! Why did Aaron ask for you specifically to go to his office? What's the relationship between the two of you?"Lara Carson pursed her lips and did not say anything. She was still thinking about the way Aaron Granger looked her just now.His gaze was so piercing that it sent shivers down her whole body. 'What does he want?''Why did he ask her to go his office?' She could not figure out what he was thinking. "I am asking you a question, did you hear me?" Greyson Donovan grabbed Lara's collar.When he saw the hickeys on Lara's neck, he could feel his blood boil."Well well, Lara Carson, it seems that I had underestimated you. Why did you take so long at the bathroom earlier? You are still my woman, and yet you still dare to cheat in front of me? I ought to teach you a lesson today!"Lara sneered, "Your woman?
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The next morning, outside Valiant East.Clint Zuckerberg was notified of the arrival of Greyson and Lara at the entrance of the building.He quickly informed Aaron, "Sir, they have arrived.""I see" Aaron stood up from his chair and placed his hands into his pockets. He walked over to the edge of the glass windows and took a deep breath, enjoying the picturesque view in front of him. It was a sunny day - the sky was blue and there were white clouds slowly floating along the horizon.The weather was perfect.Lara opened the door and got off the car. Greyson reminded her once again, "The future of Everpeace Group is in your hands!"Lara narrowed her eyes at Greyson and slammed the door behind her.After handing Lara her temporary pass, the receptionist led her to the top floor. Lara stood in the elevator and tried to compose herself. She was feeling very nervous.The elevator doors opened at the highest floor.Lara squeezed the file in her hands and stepped out of the elevator.Clint wa
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Carson Donovan tapped his feet impatiently, the seconds ticking by like eternity as he waited downstairs. When he finally caught sight of his wife rushing down the staircase, his heart clenched with anticipation.He wasted no time in swinging the door open. "How did it go?" he demanded.Lara Carson pushed past him, her movements frantic and her expression wrought with distress. "Carson, I can't do it," she spat out, her words sharp and cutting. "Go and find someone else!"Carson's features contorted with anger, his jaw clenched so tightly it felt like it might snap. "Lara, are you f*cking joking with me?" he seethed, his voice rising to a dangerous pitch. "You were up there for so long, and now you are telling me that you can't do it? Can't you do one simple thing right?" The air crackled with tension as his words hung heavy between them, the weight of disappointment and frustration threatening to suffocate them both."Oh... Did you think it is as simple as just negotiating for a cont
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Following dayAaron stepped out of his luxurious car as the chauffeur opened the door. He stood before the Donovan mansion, ready for the dinner. When Clint called Carson last minute, requesting a dinner, Carson accepted without hesitation. All Carson wanted was for his project to be accepted.Aaron was greeted at the door by Laura, who was impeccably dressed, wearing a fur coat over her dress. She knew, as did everyone in town, who Aaron Granger was."Mr. Granger," she smiled, thinking of how envious her friends would be when they found out that billionaire Granger had visited her."Is Carson in?" Aaron cut straight to the point."Oh, of course. In the dining room. Please follow me," Laura replied.Aaron signaled to his driver, indicating that he would return shortly. He did not really intend to stay for dinner.As they walked through the house, Aaron could not help but wonder where Lara was. Married to Carson, she could only be in that house.They arrived at the dining room."Mr. Gr
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Lara's breath caught in her throat, her heart pounding in her chest as she grappled with the sudden request. "Ah... yes," she stammered, a rush of heat flooding her cheeks as she hurried past Aaron, her steps quickening as she made her way to the door."See you soon," Laura murmured, already rushing to the dining room to gossip with her son.Meanwhile, Aaron passed through the doorway. Lara watched as Aaron vanished through the doorway, her heart pounding with an unspoken tension. Outside, his figure loomed, casting a shadow over the threshold as he turned back to her. "Goodnight, Lara," his voice was smooth, but there was an underlying intensity."Goodnight, Mr. Granger," Lara's response was steady, but inside, her nerves crackled with a raw energy that begged to be unleashed.A smirk played at the corners of Aaron's lips. With a predatory glint in his eyes, he sauntered towards the waiting car, his every movement dripping with an irresistible allure."I am sorry for wasting your tim
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Fear would not exist if he ignored it.Sometimes, Granger would enter the confessional during mass, and right after, when a parishioner came to confess, he would be the one listening. He kept their sordid secrets, worse than his own.For old times' sake, he opened the door of the little secret box and entered. The smell of damp wood was ingrained in the walls. There was a padded bench, and he sat down. Looking ahead, he could almost see the faces of those people who confessed to him. Not to the priest, not to God. But to Aaron.And if he closed his eyes for a second, he could relive his entire childhood in that same church. Every time the priest told him to pray three times, he prayed ten. With each punishment, he thought of something worse to force them to think of a harsher punishment.Aaron heard footsteps coming from outside. That small part of him that never stopped being ten years old smiled. Who would be today's sinner?The light in the room was miserable, but he was attenti
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"Preparing lunch," Kesha replied casually, her eyes never leaving the screen as she delivered the response.Just then, Laura swept into the room, her presence commanding attention. "Kesha, darling," she cooed, extending her arms for an embrace. Kesha rose to meet her, a smile plastered on her face. Kesha was Laura's favorite. but elena was prettier and more educated, so she was the one chosen by damon.Lara could not help but roll her eyes at the display of affection between her stepsister and Laura. With a dismissive huff, she turned away, making her way to the kitchen.In the kitchen, Gordon Carson, Lara's father, was busying himself with the preparations for lunch. The rhythmic sound of the knife slicing through lettuce filled the air as he worked."Lara," he greeted her warmly, pausing in his task to acknowledge her presence."Do you need help with lunch?" Lara offered.Gordon nodded appreciatively. "Could you grab the seasonings, please?" he requested, indicating a cabinet nearby
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Valiant East was one of the richest and most famous sustainable technology companies in the country, which meant that whoever presented the best project would have the opportunity to expand their business and gain a share of Aaron's influence. The event aimed to gather all the competitors and ignite their competitive spirit.However, the true focal point of the party was the entrance of Lara RosseFord into the hall. The guests were not prepared for the whirlwind of brown locks entering the space, dominating every inch.The tourmaline green dress was a deliberate choice. The fine fabric enveloped her body with smooth layers, reaching halfway down her thighs. The subtle neckline left little to the imagination and much to covet.Lara was not the kind of woman to doubt her own beauty or compare herself to others. She knew she could have whatever she wanted, from whoever she wanted. It was also true that her sensuality brought her problems, such as never going unnoticed, but she could hand
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Aaron grabbed Lara's hands and brought them to the top of her head. He used just one of her hands to press her wrists against the door.The woman had no immediate reaction. "If you do not let go of me, I am going to scream"Aaron ran the tip of his nose along the expanse of exposed skin on Lara's throat. And despite hating her own reaction, she got goosebumps.In turn, the man placed one of his hands on the woman's waist, and then whispered: "Yes, I bet you are going to scream"Aaron buried his face in the crook of Lara's neck. The smell she gave off was enough to dismantle the man. He slid his nose along her skin, bringing out her already heightened senses. Lara sighed, losing herself more by the second. She tried to free her hands, but the man was countlessly stronger.And when Aaron noticed that lingering shivers ran through the woman's body, he slapped her on the butt. The thin fabric of the robe allowed them both to feel the impact of the touch.She let out a startled but not ent
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And so his trip was over.**When Lara woke up, her mind seemed out of tune with the rest of the world. She felt a headache the minute she opened her eyes, and then had to close them.Lara did not remember the night before, and had no idea where she was. The bed beneath him was very soft, and probably very large. The sheets had an exquisite scent, so she assumed the room was a luxury hotel.The beautiful woman decided to open her eyes, although the light that infiltrated the panoramic windows was uncomfortable. She analyzed the landscape that unfolded through the glass and realized that she was on one of the highest floors of the building. Lara stood up with some difficulty, feeling her body soften as her feet touched the floor.The room was impersonal, and the bed took up a large part of it. Lara tried to recognize the details, but nothing made sense in her mind.She remembered being upset after her conversation with Kisha. She remembered traveling with Ana for work and ending up dri
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"Think on the bright side. You do not have a woman for life, but you can have one a day" Carter murmured, was ignored and smiled.Aaron decided he would not deal with the mess Joseph made. It was not his obligation to pay attention to those women. He felt claustrophobic when he walked past a woman and she touched him, trying to draw him to her.Aaron turned to his friend, and noticed that he was very pleased with all the available women. "I hope you can handle them all" Granger commented, and received a smile from Joseph in response.Carter did not understand Aaron's personality. He was too closed off for someone who could swim in dollars, for someone who could have whatever he wanted, for someone who could have anyone he wanted.Aaron Granger was unknown even to those who knew him.Aaron walked to one of the apartment's three bedrooms, the closest one. The suite was empty, and he entered it. There was a bed with white sheets, as well as fabric curtains. And despite the mild climate,
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"You will rot in a fetid cell, I promise.""Put me in the cell, then" just like the inspector, Aaron knew how to provoke.Granger's blue eyes sparkled with challenge. The way he joked with Spencer whenever he could made the inspector's hatred increase. Aaron knew that the police were far from fully discovering the truth, and he would not be the one to put his cards on the table."Why was Benedict killed?" Spencer asked, leaning forward as he stared at the man before him."Isn't it your job to find out?" Aaron returned it."I have access to a very revealing recording about you. Do you know how close I am to incriminating you?" and then the officer began to bluff, hopeful that he would get something. "This is your last chance to confess the truth, Granger. Because if I have to find out everything that happened that night… I won't be merciful."By now, they were both tired of the chase game. Aaron was fed up with being the villain who ruined someone's day. Spencer was tired of running in
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Greyson's lips curled into a smirk, a cruel glint in his eyes. "Kisha and I will spend some time out of the country. In the meantime, work," he ordered, his tone leaving no room for argument.Lara's fists clenched at her sides, her nails digging into her palms as she fought to keep her composure. She did not trust herself to speak, the weight of Greyson's words pressing down on her like a suffocating blanket. Without a word, she turned on her heel and fled up the stairs, the echo of her racing footsteps the only sound in the tense silence that hung over the house.Lara stepped into her room, weary from the day's events. Kisha entered and closed the door with a decisive click, her expression expectant. "Do you see how much Greyson cares about me? We're going to travel together," Kisha announced, her voice tinged with excitement and a hint of superiority.Even so, Lara walked to her work desk.Lara glanced up briefly, her mind preoccupied with the weight of responsibilities pressing d
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Granger poured himself a third shot of tequila, hoping he would not be conscious for much longer. There was a side table next to the window, and he used it as support for the bottle. The man lifted the glass to his lips and drank all the flammable liquid as if it were water. Aaron did not mind getting drunk, as he would spend many hours on a flight and would have enough time to recover."You are at rock bottom," Volkov, a mysterious man, commented.He did not respond, not even looking at the other man in his office. Aaron was standing by the office window, while Volkov was seated on the couch on the other side of the same room. Granger observed people walking along the Strip; free people, bound by the commitments they had to fulfill."Are your businesses in America coming to an end?" Aaron inquired."For now, yes."Aaron nodded in agreement, indicating that he had heard Volkov. He poured another alcoholic shot for himself, not caring about the consequences he would face. That day had
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Among the countless pleasures in Sin City, the police departments also did not rest. The phones rang incessantly in the station, especially on Saturday mornings. And in the midst of the whirlwind that the department proved to be, Lara Carson walked through the reception, alongside Greyson. She felt out of place in that tumultuous environment, with people moving briskly as they raced against time to fulfill their duties."What are we doing here?" she whispered to her husband."You will find out soon," he said, placing his hand on Lara's lower back and guiding her forward. She felt disgusted by that touch, but she did not pull away.Lara approached the reception desk."Hello," Greyson greeted the receptionist, who was typing rapidly on the keyboard in front of her."Good morning. How can I help you?" the woman replied, not even looking at Lara."We've come to see Spencer."The receptionist looked up at the couple in front of the counter. "Inspector Davis will guide you. Please, follow m
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"For your own good, please understand. A relationship with you would be marked by tragedies."Lara smiled humorlessly, a weak and melancholic smile. Aaron was the worst kind of man she had the pleasure of meeting. A perfect gentleman, capable of laying the world at her feet or pulling the rug out from under them.She knew that sudden breakup was directly related to George.The woman thought about how dirty that family would have to be for Aaron to push her away so unkindly."If you wanted to have a relationship with me, you would. You do not need to explain, Aaron, I understand that I was just a distraction of the moment.""That's ridiculous," he scoffed.The man wanted to be clear, but there were too many gaps that he would not be able to fill. Perhaps an explanation would leave even more doubts."So ridiculous that you offered me a contract to prove that I would never be more than a signature," Lara accused, turning to Aaron again. The disappointment was evident in her gaze, but no
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Aaron's mind was cluttered. All Granger wanted was to live his life. Not the life he could have, but the life he wanted to have.Aaron approached Lara. He still felt he was too dirty to touch her, so he just got close enough to smell her perfume. He wished he could have that woman forever, but he knew that wasn't an option, not for him."I promise by all that I am, Little Angel. When things go wrong, you won't be with me. I will be the only one to pay for the secrets I've chosen to keep," Aaron wished he wasn't so rooted in that feeling. He wished he could simply shut it off, as he had done before. He wanted to extinguish the flame in his heart, but he could not. It was too late not to feel, even though it was too dangerous to feel."When you find out who I really am, I hope you've forgotten my name," the man could not resist. He ran his fingers through Lara's hair, unaware of how intense the touch was for her. Then, Aaron hugged her. The woman's back was pressed against his chest, an
