"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]
View MoreClad in a perfectly tailored black suit, Lucas strode forward, his presence commanding and cold.With a thin wisp of smoke curling from its barrel, he kept the gleaming handgun aimed at Andrew.Lucas’s piercing eyes locked onto Andrew, making the latter feel as though someone had drenched him in a bucket of ice water.Andrew staggered backward, his fear evident in the way his legs wobbled.Lucas stopped a few steps away, his imposing figure towering over the room like a dark shadow.“I see you don’t understand human language,” he said, tilting the gun. “Coincidentally, my gun doesn’t understand either. But it’s very good at making its point.”For a moment, Andrew forgot Lucas had shot him.His face twisted in rage as he shouted at the man before him.“You damned man! Why weren’t you picking up our calls, huh? The Elliot Corporation is in crisis, and you’re here doing nothing! Aren’t you too capable?” Andrew sneered. “Why haven’t you saved the company yet?”“Why should I save the compa
“All this time, I thought you’d be miserable without me. But I didn’t expect you to actually be… sponsored by a sugar daddy.” Andrew scoffed, the disgust in his voice apparent.“If all you wanted was to be a mistress, then what was wrong with being with me? Do you think I couldn’t provide you?”Hearing his ridiculous words, Elena was so angry that she vomited blood.But before she could respond, a sweet voice interrupted her.“You’re focusing on the wrong thing, Andrew,” Chloe looked at her husband.Then, she turned to Elena with a smile that was anything but friendly. “Since you’ve latched on to someone powerful, why don’t you use that to help our company? On account of the friendship we’ve shared before, you can surely do that, right?”Andrew’s face lit up.He turned to Elena promptly and said. “She’s right! You should talk to him. Convince your sugar daddy to invest in the Elliot Corporation. This is the perfect chance to redeem yourself.”Elena stared at him before a sharp laugh e
“I’ll need you to join us as well.”The words sent a chill down Andrew’s spine.A wave of disgust and rage surged through him.“No,” he said firmly, shaking his head. “That’s too much. I refuse!”Mr. Dexter laughed. “Beggars can’t be choosers, Mr. Elliot. But let me remind you, the banquet starts in a few hours. If you want those invitations, you do as I say.”Andrew gritted his teeth.This banquet wasn’t just an event; it was their last hope to salvage their crumbling empire.Although the thought made him sick, the benefits of what the invitations could bring were intoxicating.As for Mr. Dexter…He clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms.It was just a one-time thing.Not like he hadn’t played with the same sex before.With a deep breath, Andrew forced himself to meet Dexter’s gaze.“Fine,” he said. “I’ll do it.”“That’s more like it,” Mr. Dexter raised his glass in a toast.Chloe gloated as she watched Andrew squirm in the same situation as her.But when she thought ab
Chloe cradled the toddler, rocking back and forth in her arms, but nothing worked.The baby’s cries filled the space, and it was now beginning to annoy her.She was exhausted, physically and emotionally, and this wasn’t helping.Andrew was more direct.He was already in a bad mood and the non-stop cries made his anger explode.“Can’t you make her stop?” he snapped.Once again, Chloe tried to hush her daughter.But the child’s wails continued, and Andrew’s irritation deepened. “Why did you even bring her?” he hissed.Chloe finally looked at him, her eyes revealing a hint of exhaustion. “And who would’ve looked after her back home? You think we have the luxury of nannies anymore?”The little girl’s face was bright red, her small features scrunched up in discomfort.But as a first-time mother, Chloe did not know what was wrong with her daughter.What was worse was she did not try to find out, either.“Both of you are nothing but a liability,” Andrew spat, his voice dripping with venom. “
Thomas nodded grimly. “Yes. Throw them to the public while we quietly secure whatever remains of our empire. It’s the only way.”Richard took another drag from his cigarette before crushing it into the ashtray.In fact, he had the same thought in his mind.Facing a calamity, the Elliots never hesitated to go to extreme lengths.Back then, he had also thrown his ex-wife out.If he can do it once, why wouldn’t he do it again?Just as he was about to agree, the door burst open with a loud bang.Samantha stormed inside, her face contorting with disbelief and anger.“How dare you!” she roared. “How dare you even think of throwing us out like this? After everything I’ve done for this family.”Richard’s icy gaze landed on Samantha. “You and your son have done enough for this family. Now it’s time for you both to pay the price,” he said mercilessly.“No…” Samantha’s voice trembled as she shook her head. “You can’t do this to us, Richard. We’re your family. We’ve stood by your side through eve
The launch of “Elara”, Pristine Enterprise’s first jewelry line under Elena's leadership, was finally live.The ballroom of the most luxurious hotel in Country C was transformed into an ethereal fairy tale.The venue was filled with anticipation, as every seat had been claimed by the crème de la crème of society.As the lights dimmed, an enchanting melody filled the hall.A hush fell over the crowd.One by one, models glided down the runway, each adorned in pieces that were nothing short of masterpieces.Necklaces, earrings, and bracelets sparkled like constellations, dazzling the audience with their brilliance.But the true highlight of the evening came with the showstopper piece, a jewelry set aptly named ‘The Rising Phoenix’.Gasps filled the hall as the last model took the stage.Cameras flashed incessantly, capturing every angle of the masterpiece.Every piece in this collection was crafted with the finest gemstone.The vibrant reds, fiery oranges, and shimmering golds within the
Vanessa rose from her chair and stormed out of her private room.The doors to Room No. 6 loomed in front of her, and without bothering to knock, she pushed them open.Inside, seated comfortably on a leather chair, was a man Vanessa had never seen before.He was tall and composed, with dark brown hair styled, and piercing eyes that glimmered with amusement.The corners of his mouth curled into a smirk as if he had been expecting her.“Hello, Miss Walker,” the man said lazily, swirling the champagne in his glass. “I was wondering how long it would take for you to visit me. You’re quicker than I expected.”Vanessa paused for a split second.Then her fiery temper flared.“Who the hell do you think you are? Are you purposely trying to mess with me?” she snapped.The man chuckled, feigning innocence. “Mess with you? Oh no, Miss Walker. I’m simply participating in the auction. Isn’t that what we’re all here for?”The nonchalance in his tone made Vanessa grit her teeth. “Enjoying the auction?
The weight of her words hung heavily in the air.Now no one could accuse her of nepotism or use her parents’ influence to shield herself from risk.One of the older directors couldn’t hold back his curiosity and spoke. “You’re willing to shoulder the entire financial risk of this project… on your own. Can I ask why?”“Yes,” Elena answered without hesitation. “Because I believe in this project. And I believe in myself.”Elena’s confidence wasn’t born out of arrogance.The partnerships she proposed were strategic and, if executed well, could elevate the Pristine Enterprise’s status globally.Elena’s lips curved into a faint smile as she continued. “I spent the last few years observing, learning, and strategizing. I may have been away from the company physically, but I’ve been monitoring everything. The Pristine Enterprise is my family’s blood and sweat, and I intend to protect it.”The shareholders exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of respect and intrigue.It wasn’t every day s
The news about Elena becoming the next CEO spread like wildfire, but the outcome was unexpected.Inside the Pristine Enterprise.The long mahogany table stretched across the room, surrounded by a dozen stern-faced directors.Dylan Walker sat at the head of the table.While Elena sat beside him, her back straight and her face expressionless.The conference room buzzed with tension as the board members voiced their frustrations.“Chairman,” one of the senior directors, Mr. James, began, “Miss Elena has been absent from the family business for years. How can we trust her to suddenly manage an empire she hasn’t been a part of?”Another director chimed in, her glasses perched low on her nose as she stared at Elena. “We’re talking about the Pristine Enterprise, one of the largest conglomerates in the country. This isn’t some playhouse where positions can be handed out based on family ties.”Murmurs of agreement rippled through the table.“Chairman Walker,” Mr. Lee, one shareholder, interjec
"Mrs. Elliot, Sir is currently in a meeting and cannot take calls," said the secretary in a chilly voice.Before Elena could respond, the person on the other end hung up.Elena stared at her phone's blank screen and felt a sharp, throbbing pain run through her body.Important meeting - two words that shattered the thin veil of hope she had left.The cold evening air bit at her cheeks and tears welled in her eyes.When Andrew informed her earlier that he was running late for the dinner, Elena did not take it to heart.Andrew's work always took precedence.During their five years of relationship, she had always been accommodating and never been an unreasonable person.But tonight was their anniversary, and she hoped that for once, he would put their love before his demanding career.But alas...Elena stubbornly waited for him even though she knew he wouldn't show up.Because part of her still hoped he would not abandon her.The minutes seemed to last forever.Three hours had passed with...
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