015.“All I care about is how much I want you.” Alan whispered and Amber’s eyes widened.The rest of the world seemed to fade into the background as both locked gazes. Amber was dumbstruck as she stared at Axel. Did she hear what he said or was she hallucinating? What did she miss? Why would he want her when he was the one who ruthlessly left her?That seemed to bring her back to her senses. She broke eye contact and scoffed, looking out the window. “For someone as heartless as you are, you sure have some guts,” she spat, her face scrunched up in disgust. “Keep your want to yourself. I love my boyfriend. I want nothing to do with you anymore, Axel.”Axel smiled. “At least you still know my name,” he said and Amber adjusted in her seat. “I stand on my word, Cat eyes,” he whispered, and she swiftly turned to look at him. “I only lent you to that boyfriend of yours, and I’m going to take you back.”Amber folded her arms and glared at her. “Don’t make me repeat myself. I already said I do
016.The next day, Amber couldn’t concentrate on work as she kept zoning out, her thoughts drifting to what Axel said the previous night.Did he actually mean everything he said? She might not have given him a response then because she was unsure, but now that she thought about it, did he really want her? Did he approach her because he wanted her back and not because of the guilt?Amber shook her head to get rid of the thoughts and stood to her feet. She walked to the water dispenser to get a glass of water, which she took before returning to her seat.“Amber, Ms. June wants you.” Gina tapped Amber’s back.Amber nodded and headed for Ms. June’s office. When she got there, Ms. June gestured for her to take a seat which she did. “The deadline is approaching, Amber. Have you corrected the draft and sent it to Mr. A?” she asked.Amber shook her head. “I’m almost done with the corrections, Ms. June. You know, he made numerous corrections so…” she trailed off and lowered her head.Ms. June
017.Axel kept staring at Candice as she walked to stand in front of him. She made to hug him, but a look from Kevin made her halt.Kevin walked to stand in front of them, smiling. Axel looked at his father, his expression showing he wanted an explanation. Candice rubbed her arms, waiting for Kevin to say something.“Hey, no need for the staring contest, come sit down,” Kevin smiled at Axel.Axel sighed and sat down, crossing his legs. Candice sat down as well and Kevin followed right after. He faced Axel. “Before you ask, no, she isn’t one of the ladies I kept for you. Besides, you already made it clear that no one can replace Amber,”Axel nodded, his gaze fixed on Candice, who looked away instantly. She couldn’t believe how more good-looking he had become:“You know Candice’s father has been friends with us for years. Candice just returned from overseas where she went to study theatre and arts. He pleads that you let her work in your company. I think she wants to go into dance and a
018.Amber quickly pushed him away. “What do you think you’re doing?” she asked, folding her arms.Axel smiled at her. “You asked us to talk, didn’t you?” he asked, feigning an innocence that made her want to hit him on the head with a brick.“Do you act like this to every female reporter who comes to your office?” Amber asked, her voice laced with irritation. Had he become a pervert? Why would he hold her like that?Axel’s eyes darkened and closed the space between them. He leaned forward, but Amber leaned back. Axel didn’t stop and leaned in again. Amber tried to lean backwards to escape him, but he wrapped his hand around her waist and used his other hand to support her back. “I do that to only those who come to my office uninvited, while I’m addressing my employees and asking us to talk.” He paused, his eyes locked with hers. “Now, shall we continue our conversation?” he questioned, raising his eyebrows suggestively. “You look a little hot, do you know that?” Axel whispered, sendi
019.Saturday Night… Cinema… 9pm“Are you enjoying the movie?” Jack asked and Amber nodded, but her thoughts were elsewhere. She kept checking her phone at intervals. The deadline was Monday, and she needed Axel to attend to her before then. She had already polished the first draft and sent it to him again, but he hasn’t said anything.Coupled with that was his obsession with making her heart skip beats several times. She couldn’t trust herself around him anymore, and had to stop meeting with him personally. But Axel was a determined person, and it was driving her nuts.She drew a long breath and checked her phone again. There was supposed to be text from Ms. June with feedback by now, but she still got nothing.Jack kept noticing that she was spacing out at intervals. He watched her closely and when the movie was over, Amber turned to face him with a strained smile. “Did you enjoy the movie?” she asked, rubbing her palms together.Jack smiled and nodded. “How about you? You seemed to
020.KING GLOBALAmber stared at the imposing doors of the luxurious hotel, where the event would be taken place and exhaled. When Ms. June had requested her and Gina handle this event, she knew that woman was prone to throwing her into the den of her past.There was no doubt that she was going to see Mr. King himself today. And there was no doubt, Axel was going to be here today. Jack was going to be here to be here too. She prayed they wouldn’t cross paths. She didn’t want Jack to find out Axel was Mr. A.“Are you coming or not?” Gina, who was excited and pumped up for this, asked, already walking in.Amber exhaled and walked in as well. They registered their names and were led to the front row which were the seats designated for them. Amber wondered how this was possible. This wasn’t her first time attending such event. She was dang sure that someone had pulled strings for them to have the best spots. Only reporters with lots of connections or influential backing get to sit at the
021.There was silence for a while as Amber fiddled with her fingers. This was bad…really bad. She hadn’t wanted him to find out, and he still did.Amber hesitated, biting her lip as if considering whether or not to confirm Jack's suspicion. “Yes,” she finally answered, her voice barely audible.Jack's expression hardened, his face a mixture of anger and hurt. “Why didn't you tell me? I deserve to know these things, Amber.” he paused, taking a breath to steady himself.Amber sighed, tucking her hair behind her ears. “I know, but I didn’t feel the need to let you know about it.”“Is that why you didn't react when you saw him? Why you just stood there like a fool? Because you're still in love with him?” Jack accused, his voice shaking with anger. “Is that it? All this time, you've been playing me for a fool?”Amber’s eyes widened. “Excuse me?” she asked, wondering where this conversation was headed. “A fool? Do you have any idea what you are saying? Why would you even say that to me?” s
022.“What do you think you’re doing?” Melissa snapped at Jack after he walked back into the hall. “How can you just suggest a breakup out of the blue? Do you have any idea how crucial a time like this is?”Jack ruffled his hair. “I got upset. I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t think because I was so scared and hurt and… I just said whatever came to my mind.” he whispered.Trent, Jack’s friend facepalmed. “Fuck it, Jack,” she sighed. “Axel is back. This is the time you need to get close to her and show her you can do better than Axel. That you can give her more than Axel can ever give.”Melissa just sighed and sat down. All she wanted was for Amber to be happy again. She knew what the lady had been through, she was aware of Jack’s efforts as well, but things were becoming complicated now that Axel was back.Jack steepled his fingers. “What do I do? I said hurtful things to her.”Trent massaged his forehead. “You have to go back out there and apologize. Right now, you are in a compet
093.Amber woke up the next morning feeling like she’d won a lottery. She stretched and turned, her eyes meeting with that of Axel, who was already dressed up and seated on the bed, watching her.Amber smiled at him and he cupped her cheeks. “Good morning, Cat Eyes, you look extremely beautiful in the mornings,” he pinched the cheek and Amber couldn't help chuckling.“Good morning, King,” she replied and Axel couldn't help giving her a cute smile. “You're ready for work? Already?” she asked and he shrugged.“What can I say? I'm an early bird. Unlike some people.” Axel mumbled the last part, but Amber heard him loud and clear.“It's too early to tease me, Mr. A,” she pulled him into a hug. “I wish I could stay here in your arms the whole day, but I've got an interview today.”Axel held her close, savoring the warmth of her body against his. “I know, baby. I want to be here with you too,” he smiled and Amber took in the masculine scent of his cologne. She wished she could stay in his ar
092.Axel chuckled, the sound low and throaty. “Well, I’m not done with you yet, my wicked kitten.” He settled himself between her thighs, positioning himself at her entrance.“Oh?” Amber raised an eyebrow, her lips curved in a seductive smile. “Is that so?”Axel’s eyes glinted with mischief. “You bet. This time, I’m going to claim every inch of you.”Axel’s hands gripped her thighs, his gaze locked onto hers as he pushed himself slowly, inch by delicious inch, into her waiting heat. Amber gasped, her back arching as he filled her completely.“Oh god, Axel…” she moaned, her hands sliding up his chest to tangle in his hair. “You feel so good.”Axel grunted, his hips starting a slow, sensual rhythm. “And you,” he breathed, nipping at her neck, “feel incredible.”Axel’s body became a well-oiled machine, every muscle moving in perfect rhythm as he thrust into Amber’s waiting heat. He watched the pleasure course through her body, her eyes rolling back, her lips parted in ecstasy. Her moans
091.Axel chuckled, and slid into the bathtub, his fingers playing along her breasts, circling closer and closer to her nipples. “Why, Amber, is it working?” he teased, his breath hot against her skin. “Should I stop?”Amber shook her head, her eyes fluttering closed. “No, please don't stop.” Her voice was barely above a whisper now, her whole body tingling with anticipation.Axel obliged, gently taking one of her nipples between his thumb and forefinger, rolling it delicately. Amber gasped, a soft moan escaping her lips as her body arched into his touch.Axel's hand moved to Amber’s other breast, kneading and caressing her soft flesh. His lips trailed down her neck, his tongue swirling against her skin. “You're so beautiful, Amber. So perfect,” he murmured, his voice thick with desire.Amber let out a low moan, her breath coming faster now. Her skin was flushed with excitement, her nipples hard against his palms. She reached back, pulling him closer, her lips seeking his.Their lips
090.“Would you like dinner before a bath?” Axel asked as they walked into his house.Amber collapsed on the couch. “I wish I can have both, but let's take care of the most important first. I'm starving.” she pouted with cute puppy eyes that made Axel smile at her.“Then I'll whip up something fast and delicious for you to eat,” he removed his suit jacket and undid two buttons of his shirt. He rolled his sleeves and turned to look at Amber who watched him with a dreamy expression.He chuckled and walked to the kitchen. Amber followed him immediately. She took a seat and placed her jaw in her hands as she watched him.Amber’s tired eyes drank in Axel’s every move. There was something hypnotizing about watching him cook. She let the tension of the day slowly unwind, the sight of him so focused on his task soothing her frayed nerves.The clang of pots and pans, the sizzle of meat in the pan, the mouth-watering aromas—it all created a symphony of domesticity, a sense of calm she hadn’t fe
089.“I can't believe we're all going to work overtime because you chose to be lazy with your work,” Laura complained, glaring at Amber. “If you can't do it, you can just say it and give up.” she groaned and facepalmed.Amber said nothing as she typed away on her computer. She was following the process of the editing, and also adding some things into it herself. She wouldn't want what happened the last time to repeat itself.“Don't listen to her, Amber,” Gina encouraged her with a smile. “I know you can do it.”Amber smiled and nodded, her fingers working fast. It was almost an hour until they clock out.Vera leaned in and whispered to Laura. “What if she actually finishes up, Laura? What are we gonna do then?” Laura scoffed. “There is no fucking way she would be able to finish in time. Trust me, she started from the beginning. She'd have to listen to the recordings and stuff all over again. There's no way she can-"“I'm done!” Amber exclaimed, drawing everybody's attention.“What!”
088.Amber rushed to Laura's desk and slammed her hands on it, startling the young lady who was busy on her laptop. "How could you? Have you no conscience?" she yelled, drawing the attention of their colleagues.They hadn't seen Amber this angry before so it drew their attention and their eyes perked up to know what Laura had done to make Amber snap.Laura looked at Amber, confusion etched on her face. "What are you talking about?""Don't you dare act oblivious with me. Don't act like you have no idea what I'm talking about." Amber was seething now. "That's because I have no idea what you're talking about. If you have nothing to do with your time, please, move aside. I have an article to post for tomorrow's magazine."Amber's fists balled. "Oh, so now you have no idea what you did, right? Let me refresh your memory. You've been stepping on my toes and trying to sabotage every little thing I do, I've tolerated that. Then you set me up with that bastard at the club and ruined my reputa
087."Ms. June, I don't think I'm the right person for this interview," Amber forced a smile. "I mean, I already have loads of work in hand, and it wouldn't be nice to add Cloud Limited to the list, now would it? I'm sure there are tons of reporters that would be interested. Like..." she trailed, trying to think of the perfect person. She had already given Gina some parts of her work. She wouldn't want to stress the young lady out with more work.Laura? She internally scoffed. Laura set her up and almost ruined her reputation. She wouldn't want to give Laura, but then Laura and Jack would be a perfect match, right?Before she could say anything, Ms. June raised a palm to stop her. "Amber, listen," she sighed and leaned forward in her chair. "I understand you're busy with interviews and the likes, but you got to understand that they asked you to come personally. And you know we can't turn them down when the Lead Editor has approved of it, right?" Amber sighed and ruffled her hair. Loo
086.Laura sat in a coffee shop, her feet tapping relentlessly on the floor. Vera had gone to get them drinks but that was the least of her problems right now. She knew Gina was the one responsible for the beating she received, but she had no idea how Amber was able to clear her name in just a small amount of time.This only confirmed her suspicion that there was someone helping her form the sidelines. But who could that be? And why did the girl who helped to get the man caught look so familiar?"Something is fishy!" "Laura, did you hear, Amber has gotten all her opportunities back. Lots of companies are calling to get interviewed by her. They were moved by now she took care of the case and gave the police the leverage to catch the abuser." Vera dropped the coffee on the table and sat down.Laura groaned. "I hate how this is turning out, Gina. We need to do something about it.""That's not all. Ms. June has given her the cover page for the Mainland Tech Conference Article. If she pu
085.Amber's face lit up when she saw Larissa walking out of the club. She got down from the car and rushed to hug her. "You're back!" she gave Larissa a peck on the cheek. "You did it! My reputations cleared. I watched everything."Larissa smirked. "Told you not to worry about anything. Did you think it wouldn't work out when the plane was Axel's?"Amber raised a brow. "I thought it was your idea."Larissa shook her head. "It was all Axel's. I only agreed to be the bait," she said and Amber smiled."I'm grateful to you both. Now I feel relieved that it's all been taken care of. I can sleep with a smile now." Larissa chuckled.~•~•~The next day...GLAM MAGAZINE Amber walked into her department and Gina rushed to her. "Oh you have no idea how happy I am that you're finally back to work. The man has been caught by the police. Turns out, he was brutally beaten by the ladies he harassed. He's currently being questioned and you my dear, have gotten your fans back."Amber scoffed as she