He didn’t wait for her to move, but without warning, he devoured her, consumed her with his fiery passion. She gasped as she didn’t expect him to be a little rough, but she liked it.They went through a storm of wild sea and entered the passionate fire. She cried, as it was unexpected. He built a rhythm and continued it higher until finally the peak was reached. They shattered with moans and gasps. He smiled at her. “Baby, you are the best for me.”“Is it true?” She shed her tears because it was so sweet.“Yes, baby. I’m so lucky to have you.” Then he started another wave. At first, it was small and slow, but with his touch and kiss, he could grow it bigger and bigger. She joined him in the dance of passion without hesitation.As they entered the fire again, she melted into a hot abyss. He followed her after a moment, pouring his essence into her. When they finished, he kissed her lips in a long and sweet kiss. “Thank you, baby. Now, I must torture myself to wait for a month.”“I k
Time flew by so swiftly. It was three remaining days before the wedding. With Emily’s future as Jacob’s wife, Emily and her mother already discussed the future.As her mother wanted her to continue the fashion house she built for twenty years, a month after her wedding with Jacob, Emily would start working in the fashion house. After all, she was her mother and father’s heiress. So, the sooner she could start, the better.Emily already forgot about her doubts and waited for her wedding with excitement. With her mother as the owner of the Refined and Elegant, a popular fashion house in the capital, it was her mother herself who designed her wedding dress. Her wedding dress was an A-line princess gown made from silk with a sparkling pattern of beads to form tiny lilies. The top was a sparkly tulle with lace, fit her body like a second skin. It created the impression of being sweet, elegant, but sexy at the same time.Emily admired her mother so much because Elsa was an expert in what s
Emily took a deep breath before she gathered her courage to ask a question to her mother. “Mom?”“Yes, sweetheart?”“If … you know, if everything doesn’t work, can I cancel the wedding?” She bit her lower lip because she was afraid that her mother would say no. She held her breath as she was anxious. “If you’ve already talked with Jacob, and both of you decide to cancel it, I don’t mind.” Her mother exhaled and shook her head. “It’s not ideal, but if both of you can agree to it, I can accept that.”Emily let out a relieved sigh and hugged her mother. “Thank you, Mom! You’re the best.”“Remember, we want your happiness.” Elsa kissed her daughter’s forehead. “But then, it’s only three days before your wedding. It’s normal if you have wedding jitters. I experienced it too.”“Oh ….” Then she remembered what her mother had told her. “Tell me more about Dad’s other woman, Mom. I want to know.”“About what?”“I don’t know …. Weren’t you jealous of her? What happened back then?”Elsa took a
Emily went to JJ’s Properties again with Harry. She wanted to know if Jacob was truly honest with her, so she didn’t call him to notify about her coming.Since it was lunch break, only a receptionist waited in the lobby. She stood and smiled at Emily. “Miss Brooke, it’s great to see you again. Want to see Mr. Jefferson?”Emily nodded and smiled a little. “Yes, but don’t tell him. I want to surprise him again.”“Ah, Miss Brooke. You are so romantic. Mr. Jefferson is lucky to have you.”As Emily didn’t want to prolong the conversation, she only smiled and walked to the elevator. Opening the door of Jacob’s office, she saw Jacob and Viona inside. He was signing some papers, but then Viona se
After leaving Jacob’s office, Viona called someone. “Sir, how are you?”The man growled, as small talk wasn’t what he liked. “Busy. Go to the point, okay?”Viona groaned inside, but then she continued, “Okay. I want to report something. Arturo already had a plan to appoint Jacob as his successor.”The man whistled to hear that. “Jacob, huh? Why didn’t he choose his son? What is his name?”“Al?” Viona said.“Right!” He snapped his fingers. “Al Ames. I don’t get the old man’s mind.”“Well, Jacob is like a second son to him. Besides, you must see three of them toget
A night before her wedding, Emily was restless. She was still unsure if she had to marry Jacob. Yes, she loved him, but she doubted if he was honest. It was seven p.m. after the dinner when she had an idea to go to his apartment.Since the staff in her parents’ house was busy preparing for her wedding day tomorrow, she knew it would be difficult to go out. After thinking for a while, Emily finally contacted Harry because her driver was quite loyal to her.He took the phone on the second ring. “Miss?”“I have an emergency. It’ll determine my whole life. Please help me, Harry!”Harry sighed because it was a hard case. Daniel Brooke, Emily’s father, was the one who paid his salary, yet he worked as Emily’s driver f
Emily went downstairs. Her feelings were numb. She didn’t know what she had to do tomorrow, but she knew she couldn’t marry Jacob.Harry gave her the helmet without words. They headed back to the house of Emily’s parents. When they arrived there, she returned the helmet.“Are you okay?” Harry asked. Knowing Emily too well, he was worried about her condition.Emily shook her head, but she forced a small smile. “Thank you for your help, Harry. I owe you one.”Harry took a deep breath. “You know you can always count on me if you need support. You are a good girl, and you deserve happiness.”Gulping as she was about to cry again, Emily nodded. “Thank you.&rdq
As expected, it was crowded in the morning. Her parents hired the best EO (Event Organizer) in the capital to make their backyard a great wedding venue.More people worked to ensure the best wedding place, food, and event. A make-up artist put makeup on Emily, and a hairdresser did an elegant hair bun. She looked gorgeous in her wedding dress.“You look lovely, sweetheart.” Elsa hugged Emily and shed her tears. “I can’t believe it. Finally, it’s the day. Your dad must give your hand to Jacob today. It’s like yesterday I just gave birth to you.”Emily bit her lower lip as she felt guilty, knowing she would disappoint her mother and father, but she had no choice. She hugged her mother back and whispered, “Thank you for everything, Mom. I love you ….”
They didn’t explore Santorini further because they were too busy with each other. A week passed swiftly, and they only spent most of their time in the hotel room.She giggled and shook her head. “What should we tell Mom and Dad if they asked what we did on our honeymoon?”“They won’t ask because they once were young too.” He chuckled.“But we must bring some souvenirs for them and also for the children. I also want to buy something for Pauline. You, too, should buy something for Al.”He closed his eyes, pretending to let out a sigh, but then he opened his eyes again and grinned. “Fine! Let’s hunt for the gifts!”Later, Nikos drove them to Fira, the capital of S
They finished the ceremonies, and some guests already left because they would have a wedding reception at Hoffner’s Hotel. Jacob booked the hotel for the reception, and Samuel gave him a special price.They met with Samuel and Amy’s children: Shane, Melanie, Sammy, and Vivi. Later, the children played with Jason and Mia.Amy hugged her distant cousin. “Congratulations on your wedding.”“Thanks, Amy.” Then she whispered, “At first I was insecure with you since I knew Jacob still loved you. But now, I know he already got over it.”Amy shook her head and smiled. “He didn’t have any feelings left for me.” Then she whispered, “Look how he stares at you? It’s the sign of a man who loves h
The musician played the hymn “Amazing Grace”. It was the sign for the wedding ceremony to begin.Elsa nodded at Mia. “It’s your time, sweetheart.”The little one smiled and nodded. “Yes, Grandma.” She walked to the back of the aisle then started stepping forward through it by spreading the flower petals, following the song.The guests smiled to see the adorable little girl. Jason, who glanced at his sister, also raised his thumb and smiled to support her. Mia kept smiling and looked to the right and left as she walked and spread the flower petals.After the song finished, it changed to another song “Second Chance” by Trisha Yearwood. It was a song that Pauline chose because she knew what the wedding meant
When seeing the ladies, Jimmy, Jacob’s driver, smiled and opened the limousine door for them. Meanwhile, Jacob, Al, Jason, and Daniel were already waiting at church.All the Cleaner Gold leaders were there. Some of Jacob’s staff from JJ’s Properties were there too.Jacob and Al stood outside of the church on a terrace. They could see the parking lot and the church door clearly from their place.He glanced at his wrist many times to see the time. Then he gazed at the parking lot to see no limousine had already arrived. Later, he took a deep breath to calm himself.Al chuckled and shook his head to see his friend’s obvious nervousness. “She’ll be here soon. Don’t worry, Bro!”&ldq
A week swiftly went by like flying as they were busy with the wedding preparation. Finally, it was four a.m. on the wedding day.Two makeup artists and a hairdresser already arrived at Emily’s house. They prepared the living room for working.Now, they were busy putting makeup on Emily, Pauline, Elsa, and also Mia. For Mia, the makeup artist only applied powder and lip gloss because Emily didn’t want her daughter to put on makeup while the little girl was still too young for that.Two hours later, the hairdresser and makeup artists finished their work. They left the house and went to the church because they prepared if anyone needed a makeup or hairstyle redo. It was because Jacob wanted everything to be perfect today.Then Elsa and Pauline helped
Emily stared at Jacob and the ring. She bit her lower lip because she didn’t know what to say.Jacob took a deep breath because he wasn’t ready to accept a refusal. Then he forced a smile. “It’s okay if you don’t want to marry me now. Maybe you want to enjoy your time alone first.”But then Emily shook her head. “No.” She held both of his hands. “I want to make you the happiest man, Jacob. So, it’s a yes.”Jacob immediately stood and put the ring on her finger. Then he kissed her lips and hugged her tightly.He laughed and shook his head. “I thought you would say no. I don’t know what I would do if you refused me.”She giggled and cupped his f
Jacob, Jason, and Mia went to a Chinese food bistro. Jacob already ordered by phone various dumplings for them all, wonton soup for Jason, then salt and pepper chicken, stir-fried beef with ginger, Peking duck, and seafood fried noodles.The service was fast. After they arrived, in five minutes, all the food was served. Mia frowned because she didn’t have the wonton soup either.“Dad?”“Yes, sweetheart?”“Why I don’t get the soup?”“It’s because your brother has a cold. Do you want the soup?”The little girl glanced at Jason’s bowl and nodded. So Jacob raised his hand.
Soon after the meeting ended, Jacob entered a room next to the meeting room and pressed the button from Harold three times.Then, after a minute, Harold called him. “Well?”“We have agreed. The offer is fifty trillion with fifty years of credit and a trillion of payment each year and a trillion for the down payment,” Jacob said.Harold whistled to hear the number, but he knew with various businesses the Gold Cleaner had, fifty trillion was a reasonable price. “Anyone in your team want to enter our boat?”“Nope, they are happy with us.” He was smiling when saying it. “So, it will be purely a facility, land, building, systems, and the networks we will sell and transfer to you.”
Warning: violent scene. Please proceed with precautions for readers sensitive to violent scenes.“You called him too, Al?” Jacob asked. “I also called him back then, but he didn’t pick up the call nor called me back either.” He let out a sigh. “Now we know why.”Al said nothing, but his eyes glared at Stanley. It was an unforgivable act because Stanley’s betrayal cost Art’s life.Jacob’s eyes were chilly when he gazed at Stanley. “You told us earlier that Gold Cleaner is your family and will stay like that. You even said you didn’t want to work under Montgomery and the Silent Syndicate.” Then Jacob added slowly to emphasize his words, “Now we all know it’s all just bullshit!”