POV: HENRYI leaned in, just enough for my nose to graze lightly against her neck, inhaling that sweet, intoxicating perfume. She froze, but her body trembled slightly, and the fine hairs on the back of her neck stood on end in my proximity.“Never seen a man naked before?” I teased, my voice low and rough, dripping with sarcasm. “Didn't you like what you saw?”She opened her mouth, but only a nervous sound came out. Her eyes darted to my hands, then back to my arms. Finally, she let out a shaky sigh and stammered:“I… it was inappropriate. I apologize for intruding into your room.”I tilted my head, observing every detail of her body language.“Is that what you did?” I asked, keeping my tone deliberately low and seductive. I stepped closer, shrinking the already small space between us. My chest almost brushed her back, and I could hear her breathing grow heavier. I slid a hand along her arm, up to her shoulder, gently brushing aside the cascade of her hair. Leaning in, I whispered ne
POV: LAURENAfter sharing my idea with Henry and hearing his reluctant agreement to participate more in Theodor’s small activities, I left his room with my heart still racing. That man knew exactly how to provoke a woman, and that made him dangerous.“As if he’d ever be interested in a divorced, broke, and pregnant woman!” I muttered to myself.The next day, I decided to plan a special movie night for Theodor—something simple, but enough to take some weight off his intense routine.“But Uncle Henry doesn’t let me eat junk food,” Theo said with a hesitant air, crossing his arms. “He’s so boring and no fun.”“Theo, that’s not fair,” I corrected him gently, offering a small smile. “Your uncle is just trying to take care of you and make sure you stay healthy.”He sighed, but I noticed his eyes sparkled with the idea of breaking a rule.“So... just tonight?” he asked quietly, as if someone might overhear us.“It’ll be our little secret,” I whispered, winking at him, watching his face light
POV: HENRYI walked into the kitchen, annoyed by James’s delay in returning with the drinks. The moment I entered, I found him standing by the counter, his hand midair as if he’d been caught red-handed. He ran his fingers through his hair, a gesture that seemed to mask something, and took a step back.James flashed me a cynical smile, clearly trying to maintain his composure.“Everything’s fine, buddy,” he said in that irritatingly casual tone of his. “I didn’t know Lauren Becker was your latest hire. Pleasant surprise. I thought I’d say hi, and we ended up chatting a bit, catching up.”My eyes narrowed as I listened. Crossing my arms, I studied his overly relaxed posture before shifting my gaze to Lauren. She was fidgeting with her pajamas, her trembling hands giving away her unease as she avoided looking at me. Something was off, and my patience was wearing t
POV: LAURENI ran to the bedroom as fast as I could, shutting the door behind me and trying to catch my breath. I leaned against the wood, feeling my heart pounding in my chest. Theo was sitting on the bed with the remote in his hand, a bright, excited smile lighting up his face.“Fairy! I picked out a bunch of movies,” he said eagerly, pointing proudly at the TV. “We’re going to watch all of them, right?”I forced a smile, trying to hide my frazzled state.“Of course, my little brave one. We’ll watch as many as you can handle before you fall asleep,” I said as I walked over to the bed and sat down beside him. But before I could fully settle in, Theo’s sharp eyes narrowed with concern.“Fairy, what happened to your arm?” he asked, pointing at the spot where James’s handprints were still visible, dark bruises stark against my skin.
POV: HENRYI hesitated in front of the door, my hand hovering midair, ready to knock. But something held me back. The muffled sound of her crying seeped through the wood, heavy with anguish. I clenched my fists, closed my eyes, and let out a long sigh. I knew that, even if I asked, she wouldn’t tell me what was going on.Turning away in frustration, I made my way to my office. Lauren’s perfume still clung to my clothes, a vivid reminder that unsettled me more than I wanted to admit. The trembling of her body in my arms and the fear evident in her every movement lingered fresh in my mind, leaving me restless.I turned on the computer, my patience already worn thin. I accessed the house’s security cameras, knowing there was one installed in the kitchen. As the image loaded, I ran a hand over my face, trying to keep control. When the footage finally played, my jaw tightened, and I slammed my fist onto the desk.&
POV: LAURENI didn’t know how long I had been sitting on the floor crying. My mind kept dragging me back to what James had done in the kitchen.“That disgusting bastard!” I murmured angrily, rubbing my arms as if I could erase his vile touch. “What would Mr. Carter do if he knew what his friend had done?”I closed my eyes, but instead of finding calm, I saw Henry. The warmth of his embrace, the unexpected gentleness as his fingers stroked my hair, and that woody scent that seemed to wrap around me completely. He looked at me like he truly cared. When I pulled away, there was a fleeting moment when I wished he had held me closer, stopped me from leaving, and... kissed me.“What am I thinking?” I whispered to myself, shaking my head as if I could dispel those thoughts. “I’m just his nanny. James is right—why would Henry care about what happens to me?”
POV: LAURENA burnt pancake, too much chocolate syrup, and contagious laughter. That morning carried something special light, carefree atmosphere that was rare to witness. Henry, usually so strict and serious, was genuinely trying to connect with Theo. And it was working. Sometimes, I caught Theodor sneaking fascinating glances at his uncle, as if he couldn’t believe this new dynamic.“How about we paint?” I suggested with an enthusiastic smile. The reaction was immediate: both of them turned to me with skeptical expressions, as though I’d proposed something utterly absurd.“Paint?” Henry arched an eyebrow, running a hand casually through his hair. “That doesn’t sound very productive,” he remarked, casting a quick glance at Theo before sighing. “But we can give it a shot. What do you think, kiddo?”“Really?” Theo’s eyes lit up for a brief moment, but hesitation quickly followed. “You’re not going to mind the mess?”“Messes are part of the process,” Henry replied, winking at his nephew
POV: HENRYI walked toward Theodor’s room, ready to give him a stern talking-to about the incident that morning. But as I got closer, I heard his soft voice speaking to Lauren.“I’m scared Uncle Henry will leave, like my parents did.” Theo’s voice was trembling, and it made something tighten in my chest.I stopped in the hallway, biting the inside of my cheek, my hands curling into fists. Damn me for always seeming distant when he needed me most. I relaxed my posture and, with a heavy sigh, knocked on the door.“Mr. Carter, were you able to finish your call?” Lauren asked politely, her voice calm yet firm. She then nudged Theo gently, tilting her head toward him in a subtle gesture of encouragement. “Theodor has something he’d like to say to you.”I raised an eyebrow, crossing my arms and tilting my head slightly as I looked at him expectantly.“Oh, really, little man?” My voice carried a teasing tone as I waited.“But, fairy…” Theo grumbled, casting a pleading look at Lauren. She, ho
POV: LAUREN“That's exactly why he's so excited to go with you, Becker,” Henry commented, shaking his head as if revealing a secret.Lucian laughed and added in his typical mocking tone:“These events are exhausting, full of fake smiles and protocols no one actually enjoys.” He raised an eyebrow, giving me an amused look. “We don't relax. We just work twice as hard pretending we're having fun.”I couldn't hold back a small, muffled laugh, feeling the tension between us ease a little.Henry then stepped closer, his eyes locking onto mine with that intense glow that always made my body shudder involuntarily.He stopped so close that I could feel the warmth of his skin even without us touching.“All set,” Henry declared, his voice firm, leaving no room for discussion. “Lucian will go with you.”I felt my chest tighten with emotion, a mix of a
POV: LAURENI closed my eyes under his touch, a heavy sigh escaping my lips. I felt the chills run across my skin when his forehead lightly touched mine, in a gesture that mixed tenderness and need.“Let me support you… help you… even if it’s from behind the scenes,” Henry murmured, his voice vibrating against my skin.“You’re already doing that,” I replied in a whisper, feeling my heart collapse inside my chest. “You’re supporting me.”Henry pulled me into his arms decisively, fitting my body against his. The warmth of his embrace completely surrounded me, his hand stroking my hair while his chest rose and fell rapidly, as if he, too, were trying to control the flood of emotions consuming us.I stayed there, listening to the sound of his racing heart, breathing in his scent, feeling the security that only he could give me.
POV: LAUREN“It's going to work,” Henry declared with such raw, intense firmness that I found myself trembling with emotion and fear. His gaze burned into me, holding me captive. “Alice is my daughter. I’m going to legally register her as mine. You and your mother are now part of my family. And we love each other, Becker. I intend to spend the rest of my life with you.”Tears filled my eyes before I could stop them. My lips trembled, and a fragile, disbelieving smile escaped.“I want to spend the rest of my life by your side too, Henry,” I whispered, my voice breaking with emotion.Unable to resist, I threw myself into his arms. He held me tightly, his hand cradling the back of my neck as he pressed his forehead against mine. I felt his heavy breathing, his chest vibrating against mine. My fingers dug into his shoulders as our bodies adjusted, recognizing each other.
POV: LAURENHis lips trailed down my neck until they reached my breasts, sucking with intensity. I threw my head back, moaning loudly, grabbing his hair and pulling him closer, completely surrendered.His massage grew more intense, his kisses deeper, and my body started to tremble under the overwhelming pleasure. I gasped, my nails digging into his back, damp with steam.“Henry, please…” I begged, my voice breaking between moans. “I need you, my love.”“Your wish is my command,” he whispered in a husky voice against my skin, his hot breath sending shivers all over me.I felt his fingers making way, and soon after, his body invaded me all at once, with firmness and precision. I gasped loudly, clutching his shoulders, my fingers sinking into his hot skin. Henry let out a low groan as he pulled me closer to the edge of the sink, gripping my hips tightly.
POV: LAURENThe hairs on my arms stood on end the instant I felt a gentle caress slide over my bare skin. I slowly opened my eyes, still drowsy, my body heavy and completely relaxed, as if every muscle had melted after the intense night we had spent together. I sighed, smiling as I found Henry sitting beside me, his eyes fixed on me. His fingers traced light circles on my skin, and there was something hypnotizing about the way he watched me.“Were you watching me sleep?” I asked in a lazy tone as I stretched, feeling a slight, pleasurable soreness in my aching muscles. Our physical connection had been intense and intimate, and my body still carried the marks of it. “Or were you guarding me to make sure I didn’t run away?”“A little of both,” he replied with a wide smile, his voice low and drawn out, making my stomach tighten. Then he handed me a cup of hot tea. I sat up slowly, yawning, and hi
POV: VIOLETI froze for a second. My stomach twisted. A chill ran down my spine, followed by a hot, acidic wave rising to my face.“What?!” I screamed, my voice cracking, the shock unraveling me from the inside. “That’s a lie! That bitch is trying to fool everyone again!”“It’s not a lie.” Ravi kept chewing slowly, savoring every second of my reaction. “I saw the first ultrasound. I was around at the beginning of the pregnancy. And, by the timing, she and Henry weren’t together yet.” He let out a short, soulless laugh. “When I hinted that I knew the truth, Lauren freaked out. She cried, stuttered, and totally lost it.”My fingers started tingling. Rage blinded me. That filthy whore could destroy all our plans and ruin my comfortable life.“That damn bitch… pretending to be fragile, innocent, sweet&hellip
POV: VIOLET“Talk, Ravi… I heard you wanted to see me.” My voice came out impatient, forced, as I removed the damn cucumber slices from my eyes and kept my hands extended, fingers stiff, waiting for the manicurist to finish applying the polish.He walked in like he owned the place. That smug smile, his eyes scanning every corner of my living room with a kind of contempt so well-disguised it almost looked like charm. Almost.“You really moved up in life, cousin,” he muttered, his voice slow, dripping with sarcasm, like poison seeping through. “When you said you’d manage to rope in a billionaire, I thought it was just one of your delusions. But you pulled it off. What a pathetic show.”I rolled my eyes and scoffed.“Did you come here to be jealous?” I shot back, with a mocking smile I knew would trigger the same fury in him that he stirred in me. I
POV: LAUREN“Forget about it, Lauren,” Henry murmured in a low, husky voice, caressing my bare arms with firm fingers, sending immediate shivers all over my body. “Mia didn’t get what she wanted that night. And she’s going to pay for every damn second of it. I’ve already filed a lawsuit against her and James. The media may have bought that manipulative liar’s story, but I have enough evidence to destroy them both.”I closed my eyes for a second, feeling the weight of reality mix with everything I feared. I opened my mouth, hesitant, trying to find steadiness in my voice.“And you think she won’t fight back?” I asked, sitting up in bed, sliding my fingers across his bare chest. The touch felt natural yet full of tension. My fingers trembled slightly, and still, he shuddered under the contact, as if every gesture of mine still affected him deeply.“That doesn’t matter to me,” he replied firmly, and in one swift move
POV: LAURENI closed my eyes, biting my lips, trying to catch my breath, but the words slipped out in a trembling whisper, full of emotion:“I accept...” I managed to say in a breathy, needy murmur.I rested my head on his shoulder, searching for his face. Our eyes met for a brief second before his lips crashed into mine with raw hunger. The kiss was wet, deep, desperate. We moaned at the same time, and in that moment, he thrust into me all at once, filling me completely. I let out a long, drawn-out moan, pushing my hips back, wanting more, wanting everything.“I love you, Henry Carter,” I confessed without fear, between heavy breaths, feeling my body open entirely for him.He turned me to face him with ease, lifted me off the floor like I weighed nothing, and I wrapped my legs around his waist. Our bodies were pressed together—skin to skin, sweat to sweat. When h