066. “Your boyfriend’s house?” Amber scoffed. “Just so you know, I live here too. Why do you keep coming here like you have no home?” Candice’s eyes twitched, her face contorting into a frown as she stood to her feet to face Amber. “Says someone who he helped with a home,” she said, venom dripping from her words. “What?” Amber couldn’t believe what just came out of Candice’s mouth. “Do you think I’m some homeless person? Axel brought me here himself. Decorated and furnished my room for me all by himself. I don’t think I can say the same for someone like you. After all, you’re the one dating him and not the other way round.” Candice snorted, her expression turning into a sneer. “Oh, really? And who says I haven't decorated his room either?” she retorted. “Just because you live in this house doesn't mean you know everything that happens here. For all you know, he could be waiting for the right time to ask me to move in with him.” Amber rolled her eyes. “Keep dreaming,” she scoffed
067.“What was that about?” Melissa asked as they walked into Amber’s room.Amber placed Melissa’s bag on the shelf before plopping on the bed with a sigh. “Just Candice being her normal self,” she snorted, her expression hardening. “That darn lady doesn’t know when to beat it.”Melissa lied down as well, facing the ceiling. “I had no idea she and Axel were stood together. I thought he would break up with her again after his father gets your project done.”Amber rolled onto her side and placed her jaw in her palms, her elbow resting on the bed. “It’s not that easy, Mel. I mean… I don’t know.” she groaned.Melissa tucked a strand of hair behind her ears. “What are you two going to do then? If he is together with Candice, and you two are still—”“Mel!” Amber called warningly.“I’m serious, Amy,” she said, her voice dropping to a whisper. “That means he is cheating on Candice with you. Isn’t that cruel? Even for her?”Amber let out a heavy sigh, staring at Melissa with an unreadable expr
068.With a sly smirk, Amber pushed Axel gently against the shower wall, pressing her lips against his, the water from the shower cascading over their bodies, their tongues tangling together in a passionate kiss.Axel’s hands found Amber’s waist, his fingers digging into her soft skin as he gave in to her touch. “Amber,” he groaned against her mouth. “We can’t.”“I know,” Amber whispered between kisses, her breath hot against his skin. “But I’ve been craving you all day. And it’s not fair for Candice to have you all to herself.”Axel let out a low moan as Amber’s hands trailed lower, her fingers running along the length of his manhood, the tension between them palpable. “Amber…” he whispered, his resistance crumbling.“Shhh,” she shushed him, pressing a finger to his lips.Amber’s fingers teased Axel’s length, stroking him slowly and gently, the steamy water from the shower only heightening their desire. Axel’s eyes closed in pleasure, his head falling back against the wall as she kis
069.“I can’t believe you ditched me at dinner to go spend time with Axel!” Melissa snapped at Amber after they had finished eating dinner and both girls were now in Amber’s room.Amber blushed, her ears turning pink. “I couldn’t resist it, Mel.”Melissa just shook her head and brought out her bag. “Since we are having a sleepover, I’ve got a list of girl games for us to play.”“Oh really?” Amber asked, her attention caught by the mention of games. She was willing to do anything to divert Melissa’s attention from Axel. “What kind of games did you bring?”Melissa gave Amber a mischievous smile, digging through her bag. “I have ‘Would you rather?’, ‘Truth or dare?’, and a few rounds of ‘Never have I ever’.” She pulled out a deck of cards and a bottle. “Let’s get started!”“Sounds like fun!” Amber said, clapping her hands together. “Let’s start with ‘Would you rather?’.”Melissa dealt out two cards and flipped them over, revealing two pictures: a pile of gold coins and a pile of diamonds
070.Amber couldn’t resist this tempting offer as Axel’s hand began to explore her body, his lips tracing down her neck. Her mind raced, her heart thumped wildly in her chest, and yet she knew she wouldn’t stop him. With a low, shaky moan, she whispered, “Show me.”Axel grinned, a dangerous gleam in his eye. He took her hand and guided her to the couch. Once there, he pulled her onto his lap, his lips finding hers again. His hands moved swiftly, lifting Amber’s nightgown up above her head and leaving her naked before him. He took a moment to admire her perfect, curvy body before pulling her onto him, so she straddled his lap. His fingers skimmed across her thigh, pushing aside her lacy panties and caressing her most intimate area.“Are you ready for the missionary?” he asked, his voice husky and charged with desire.Amber’s breath hitched in her throat as she nodded. “Yes,” she breathed.Axel lowered her onto the couch, his lips never leaving hers. His body moved over hers, his hands
071.KING GLOBAL“I want to break up with Axel, sir,” this was the first thing Candice said as she barged into Kevin’s office. Kevin looked up from what he was doing, his brows furrowing slightly at the rude interruption, but was replaced with a smile the minute he set his eyes on Candice. “What’s the matter, dear?” he asked in soft and calm voice.Candice’s frown deepened. “I want to break up with Axel,” she announced. “I know I don’t need your permission to break up with him, but I thought you should know. This business deal is off. I want nothing to do with you or your son anymore.”Kevin was taken aback by her rude remark. With a sigh, he gestured for her to take a seat first. “Please, sit down. We can talk about this.”Candice shook her head, her eyes turning misty with tears. “There is nothing to talk about, Mr. King,” she rasped, her voice shaking with emotion. “I’m tired of this emotional rollercoaster your stupid son put me on. It’s obvious to me now that I can never have hi
072.“Are you trying to tell me you want to spend the rest of your life with a commoner?” Kevin snapped, rising to his feet.Axel wore a deadpan expression as he stood to his feet too, facing his father. “Amber isn’t a commoner, Mr. King,” he answered, his tone laced with defiance. “She is someone I’ve loved for God knows how damn long, and yes, I want to spend the rest of my life with her. You shouldn’t have a say in whom I get to love or not. After all, you aren’t my father anymore.”Kevin gasped, his eyes widening. “How dare you say that?” he thundered. “Do you have any idea how much I’ve sacrificed—”“Here we go again,” Axel rolled his eyes. “You keep saying you sacrificed this and that, but where are they? Why are you forcing your values and beliefs on me like I’m some kind of clueless kid? I’m an adult, and I have control over my life. I choose who I want to love and spend the rest of my life with. And that’s Amber! I’m tired of having to hide because of what people think. I lov
073.Amber’s eyes widened in shock, her eyes darting around the place as she took in the shocked gazes the students were giving her.“Why would you say such a thing?” Amber asked, returning her focus to Candice. “How is it my fault that you couldn’t keep your boyfriend?”Candice scoffed, her expression turning cold. “He is being distracted by you. You’ve been jealous of our relationship for God knows how long,” she snapped. “I bet you're happy now that we’ve broken up, bitch!”“Candice!” Axel snapped, standing before Amber and shielding her. “I won’t have you stand here to insult Amber. She has no fault in anything. You are the one who forced yourself on me. You should be ashamed instead of gaslighting others.”The scene was rapidly escalating, the students’ murmurs growing louder as Axel’s words echoed through the parking lot. Candice’s expression shifted from shock to rage in a heartbeat.“How dare you?!” she seethed, glaring daggers at Axel. “How dare you humiliate me like this! Yo
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
084."Hey, beautiful," the man drawled, his voice low and seductive.Larissa's grip on the glass tightened, her brows twitching as she fought the urge to punch him in the face and give him a good beating. She quickly forced a smile to her face and turned to face him. "Hi." she answered and looked away. All she had to do was play hard to get and he was going to try forcing himself on her for sure.The man took a seat beside her. "Can I buy you a drink? A beautiful lady like you shouldn't sit here all alone, you know." his eyes roamed her body as his tongue ran over his lips.Larissa rolled her eyes. "As you can see, I already have a drink. And it's not bad to be alone, is it?" she asked."So you're really alone," he smiled to himself and moved closer. Larissa noticed this and leaned back. "You know," he began, his voice dropping to a whisper. "I saw the way you danced a few minutes ago. Mind if we get a room and you can show me privately? I'd love to see it up close." he touched her la
083.KING'S MANSION The family was seated in the dining room, having a nice relaxing dinner. Kevin looked at Axel, who seemed to be in a good mood. It's been a while he saw Axel actually eat enough food like he did.His gaze darted to Larissa and Maverick. They were also in good moods. Were these kids hiding something from him? Besides, he saw the scandal with Amber. They couldn't be smiling at a time like this, right?Knowing Axel, he would have thrown a tantrum and dealt with whoever did it. But here the young man was, eating like he was celebrating.When he couldn't take it anymore, he dropped the fork and knife he was holding, making a clanging sound on the plate that drew the trio's attention. They all turned to look at him."You three, what's going on?" he asked, his gaze narrowed at them.The three of them exchanged confused glances, having no idea what Kevin was talking about. "Uncle, what are you talking about?" Larissa was the first to ask.Kevin scoffed. "Are you trying to
082.“No! There's no way I'm letting you do that. What if it backfires? Promiscuous men like him can do anything to women.” Amber declined after Larissa told her about the plan. “C'mon, Amber,”“No, Larissa,” she sighed. “You are an idol. You have fans all over the world. Do you have any idea what this would cost you if it backfires? No way am I letting you go to that club and be the bait.” Larissa chuckled and took a seat beside Amber. “I like the fact that you underestimate me, Amber,” she smirked. “Look, I know how the club works. And I know what makes stupid bastards like that idiot tick. Do you think I'd go there with no backup? Trust me. It will only be just to lure him into the trap.”Amber sighed. “I don't know, Larissa.”“Amber listen, I'm sick and tired of seeing mean comments against you. Many jealous reporters are using this opportunity to ruin you the more. They might have been quiet because they saw nothing to use against you, but now, they are trying to ruin your rep
081.Amber pulled away from the kiss and cupped Axel's cheeks, her eyes shining with love for him. Axel raised a brow at her. “What was that about?” he asked amidst chuckles.Amber batted her lashes at him. “Don't you like it?” she asked, her voice small.Axel’s eyebrows shot up in surprise, then a grin spread across his face. “Well, now.” he drew Amber closer, wrapping his arms around her waist. “I do like it. But I can’t say I’m not a little bit surprised.” his voice was low and gravelly, making Amber’s heart flip-flop in her chest.Amber blushed, but she couldn’t look away from his intense gaze. “I had to do something to thank you,” she whispered. “For everything.”Axel’s eyes softened as he stared at her. “Amber, you don’t have to thank me for anything. I’ll always be here for you. No matter what.” He pressed his forehead against hers, their lips inches apart. “And I want you to know, I love you too.”Amber’s heart skipped a beat. She wrapped her arms around him. They've been thro
080.“So, how long have you and Mr. A been together?” Larissa asked during their break.Amber was taken aback by the question. “What? He and I are not together.” she answered.Larissa chuckled. “Seriously? Are you telling me that you two feel nothing for each other, or he feels nothing for you?” she asked, handing a chocolate bar to Amber.“Aren't dancers supposed to eat healthy snacks?” Amber asked, her gaze on the chocolate as she tried to change the topic.Larissa raised an eyebrow. “First of all, this is dark chocolate, which is supposed to be good for you. Second of all, don't change the subject.” she pointed her finger at Amber. “Now, tell me. Are you and Axel just friends, or is there more to it?”Amber fidgeted with the wrapper of the chocolate, avoiding Larissa's gaze. “We…we're just friends,” she insisted, though her voice wasn't quite as convincing as she'd hoped.Larissa smirked. “Uh huh,” she leaned forward, her eyes glinting with mischief. “Okay, let me break this down f
079.Axel continued patting her on the back as she cried. Amber couldn't help the tears. She melted into his arms while he kissed her hair. “Hey, stop crying, okay?” he said and she nodded.Axel pulled away from the hug and placed his hands on her shoulders. “Look at me,” he said and Amber looked up at him with a tear stained face. Axel used his thumb to wipe her tears and smiled at her. “You're a strong woman, Cat eyes. You don't need to let them know they've gotten you. I know you were set up, your friends know that as well, and your loyal fans too.”Amber nodded. “I'm just so hurt and annoyed.”“I understand,” Axel said. “And I won't let that motherfucker get away with hurting you. He's just dug his own grave for hurting my woman.”Amber smiled, a blush crawling up her cheeks. “You still call me your woman in such playful tone while I'm really annoyed here?”Axel leaned forward and rolled strands of hair into his index finger. “Why not? At least I got a smile from you.” he said, hi
078.GLAM MAGAZINE Amber walked into the company the next day, but something felt different. The employees were murmuring and talking in hush voices as she walked by. Her brows creased. What was going on? She was still in a sour mood from what happened yesterday, what was going on today?She walked into her department and Laura walked to her. “Oh, what a slut you are. I should have known that you got all your fame because you sleep with me that are old enough to birth you.”Amber frowned. “What the heck are you yammering on about?” she asked.Laura snickered. “You're a journalist. The news should be something you check every damn fucking day. I always knew you were pompous, now you've gone outside to show the world just how terrible you are.” Amber shook her head and walked to her desk. She knew bantering with Laura won't yield any results. The girl will only end up getting her to lose her temper, and she didn't want that.She brought her phone out and switched her data on. Her eyes