Jayden posed elegantly, his arms wrapped around Sophia Logan, a sexy model as several shots were taken.
Jayden is one of the popular models in X-World, and has won many awards. His handsome features made other models, artists and actresses gush, but the stares of admiration weren't directed to him alone, but to the hot CEO, who sat resplendent on a black shining chair with his legs crossed. His black tailor made suit, and his dark gaze, exuding an aura of authority took the breath of everything present in the large studio. They are all trying to compose themselves under his piercing grey eyes, which scrutinized them. No one wanted to get on his bad side. After taking a break, Jayden strolled casually to Xavier, hands tucked in his pockets. "You'll get them peeing on their pants soon, man." Xavier shifted his gaze to him, his neatly combed hair falling on his perfectly sculptured face. "Why is that?" "Those eyes could kill, Xav." Jayden chuckled, collapsing on a chair. His assistant, Ciara walked to him and handed him a bottle of water. "Thanks Cee," he winked, and Ciara's face flushed, hurrying away. "I'm glad you agreed to come, Xav. You can see the happy looks on their faces." "Get over it, Jayden. I need to clear my head," Xavier muttered. "You'll be getting the empire after your wedding. What's there to..." Xavier's phone chimed, interrupting Jayden and he pulled it out. His brows knitted together as he clicked on the video sent to him. "What's that?" Jayden peered into Xavier's phone and his jaw dropped, "Holy shit!" Xavier's eyes darkened and he stood up, his aura menacing. Each powerful strides he took sent everyone clearing the way. "Fuck! Xav, don't hurt her!" Jayden yelled, going after him immediately. * Harper sat in a chair, her manager, Fiona and other make-up artists surrounding her. They were preparing her for the next scene at the film set when Xavier walked into the room. "Mr Xavier," Fiona and the make-up artists whispered at the same time, sensing his commanding presence, then they left the room. "Xavier," Harper rose to her feet, her almond- shaped eyes staring curiously at him. She could feel his intense gaze, burning into her skin, and she shivered when he approached her, taking slow steps. "Why did you do it?" His icy tone sent shills down her spine and she retreated backwards. "What... What are you talking about?" A smirk played on Xavier's lips as he raised up his tablet, and Harper froze, her eyes wide with fear when she saw the video, and she gripped her gown tight. "Yeah.. baby...ahh," her loud moans sounded as Lucas fucked her on her bed. "I.. I can explain." Xavier took more steps closer, till her back hit the wall. "How long have you been his slut?" She gulped, shivering and he grabbed hold of her neck, "How long?" "I'm.. I'm sorry. It.. three years." Three years? That was when Harper was taken into X-World and Xavier had been struck by her innocence, and he had interest in her. That means his brother has been keeping an eye on him. How interesting. "Please... stop.. I'm.. sorry," Harper's face turned red, as Xavier's large palm choked life out of her. He tightened his grip on her neck and leaned closer, his lips grazing her ears. "Ever heard the story of the rabbit and the snake? You'll be sorry, Harper. After I've ruined you, bit.. by.. bit," he whispered, his words deep and stinging, then he pushed her off and she gasped, falling on the floor. The look of horror on her face showed she knew Xavier meant every word. Xavier walked out of the room, and out of X-World Entertainment. He got into his car, ignited the engine and drove off. Jayden rushed out of the building a minute later, panting heavily, "Get the fucking cars!" He yelled at the bodyguards. * Xavier drove fast, his teeth gritting against each other, and his grip tightened on the wheel. He screeched to a halt in the middle of nowhere, and his jaw clenched hard. Lucas has been his rival in everything. How the hell did he not find out about Harper? Suddenly, Xavier's heart constricted, his lips turned pale, and sweat began to form on his forehead. [FLASHBACK: LYTON HIGH] Xavier grinned as he slammed his locker close, he was in a hurry to meet his girlfriend, Emma. She was his first love and the only one in his life who loved him. No one cared about him, not even his father. As he was about to turn, a hard punch landed on his face, his lips burst and he fell on the floor. "Aww, what a weak brother," Lucas mocked, hovering above him, and Xavier raised his head, his nose bleeding. "Go to hell." "What did you say?" Lucas yelled, grabbing Xavier's stained collar and he delivered another punch, breaking his nose in the process. Laughter erupted in the hallway as Xavier fell back on the floor, his heart was getting weak, but Lucas cared less. "Xavier," Emma's soft voice sounded in the hall. Knowing she had come for him, Xavier's heart fluttered and Lucas released him violently. Xavier turned his bloody face to Emma, expecting her to run to him, but his heart shattered when Emma hugged Lucas, pulling him to a kiss. With a mocking smile, Lucas wrapped his arms around Emma's waist and led her out of the hall, while Xavier slumped. [END OF FLASHBACK] Xavier's hold tightened more as he groaned lightly, his grey eyes turning pitch black, then his hands roamed frantically for his pills. With trembling hands, he threw the pills into his mouth and closed his eyes tightly. Just then, he heard a loud crashing sound, and his windscreen shattered. * "Deliver a box of pizza. Here is the address." "Yes, Mr Patrick," Mia nodded and walked out of MacPherson Pizza. She got into the delivery bike, and was about to put on a helmet. "Mia." She looked back to see Grayson jogging toward her and her face creased in a frown. "What now, Gray? I've got work." Grayson chuckled, flashing her his dimples which she found cute. "I wanted to check up on you." "Aren't you meant to be at the cafe?" she raised her brow, and he scratched the back of his neck. "Yeah, I..." he trailed off, and Mia twitched her lips. It was amusing to see Grayson nervous. "What?" she snapped. "There's this new movie I want us to watch this weekend. I don't know if..." "Not interested," she cut him off and he glared at her. "You'll never get a boyfriend this way." "Oh spare me, grayfish. Not like you have a girlfriend!" Mia barked, "see you at the cafe." With that, she zoomed off leaving Grayson to ruffle his brown hair. * The evening air is chilly as Mia rode to her destination. She took a turn in an empty road, and her phone vibrated in her jogger pants. Mia knew she shouldn't take calls, but screw the rules. With a hand, she picked the call. "Mia," Tammy's trembling voice sounded. "What's wrong, Tam?" "It's mom." "Mom?" Mia panicked, trying to stay focus on the road. "Her heart failed, Mia. She has been rushed to the hospital," Tammy cried, and that's it. Mia lost focus and didn't see a black Maybach parked on the road. Her eyes widened as her bike crashed into the car. After a few minutes, she crawled out, sustaining a few injuries and gasped at the damage she caused. 'Is someone inside?' she thought. Then she heard a cough and ran to the side of the car, peering at the tinted windows. "Hello," she knocked on the window, ignoring the smoke coming from the front of the car. She has to get the person out quickly. The door opened, and a huge frame staggered out and fell on her. "Ouch, Sir!" She winced as they fell on the road , with his body on hers. "Why... did you betray me?" his sexy voice slurred as he nuzzled his nose in her hair, inhaling her scent. Mia groaned and pushed him off. "Do you know we are in the middle of..." She gasped, recognizing his face. "You fool!" It's Xavier Singh.Before Mia could do anything, she spotted black cars approaching them. "Shit!" She quickly got to her feet and ran off. The cars pulled to a stop, and Jayden dashed out, accompanied by bodyguards. His heart froze when he saw Xavier lying unconscious. "Xav!" Meanwhile, Mia ran as fast as her legs could carry, ignoring the bruises on her body while her heart thumped loudly against her chest. "Shit! Shit!" she kept cursing as she ran into her apartment. She knew she was in deep trouble. Grabbing her purse, she got out and flagged down a cab hurriedly. "Kenz Hospital," she said, jumping into the passenger seat. "Yes, ma'am." All through the drive, her thoughts were flooded. 'What was he doing in the middle of the road?' 'Mia! You damaged that car. It must have cost a lot. And the delivery bike. Why did mom heart fail? The surgery isn't near till a donor is found.' "We're here, ma'am," the driver announced. Mia stepped out quickly, and paid him, hurrying into the r
How did he know about her mother's surgery? "How did you..." Mia tried to form words out of her lips, but his deep voice cut her off arrogantly. "I am not a patient man, Mia." 'What a pompous jerk!' Mia thought, eyeing him, "I thought you were engaged already." She remembered Isabella broke the news that the CEO of X-World Entertainment announced his engagement. Xavier's sharp jawline hardened, "did you say something?" "I didn't!" Mia snapped, reaching out for the contract, then she ran her hazel eyes over the details, "Shit! Stuck with you for a year? Why not six months? Or three months before getting a divorce. I can't put up with your shitty attitude. And what's with the damn rules here. You think I'm some..." "Bring the cops in," she heard him say into an intercom and Mia's lips went shut immediately. She didn't want to go to jail. Her mother might die before she get released. How can a man be so heartless? 'Just keep shut, Mia. Even if we work our ass out for thre
[X-World Entertainment] "Our last movie hit the records with a hundred percent increase in views and ticket sales than we expected, Mr Singh, making it the top searched entertainment topic," the man at the front in a business suit presented. And there were sighs and nods of approval. In the spacious board room, Xavier sat at the head of the table, his grey eyes bored, he's on a shining blue tux, with his navy blue shirt buttons undone. His dark hair is styled to the side, he has his back on the exclusive chair, exuding an aura of authority. The long conference table filled up with his workers, then the director, Mr Martinez stood up, adjusted his suit and faced him. "Mr Singh, the new movie project and modelling sector are progressing well. Following our last success, new investors have showed their interest in collaborating with us, and we're using the same female lead, Harper Herna..." "Replace the female lead," Xavier cut him off, his voice commanding. Eyes turned to Xavier, b
After leaving Bella's studio, the taxi halted in front of Mia's small home. She took steady steps to the front porch and breathed out, before walking into the house. The emptiness of the sitting room welcomed her, she flung her bag towards the couch, before striding to her mother's room. When she got to Amelia [Mrs Lopez] room, she pushed the door open and peeked inside. Amelia was sleeping peacefully, a quilt covering her. Sitting quietly on the bed and gazing softly at her mother, Mia moved her fingertips to Amelia's chestnut brown hair, stroking it gently. Mia had a striking resemblance to her mother, hazel eyes, heart-shaped red lips, thick lashes and pretty delicate features, unlike Tammy who took after her father's light brown hair and deep brown eyes. After Mia watched her mother for a while, not wanting to wake her up, she secretly slipped out into the averagely furnished sitting room. Her eyes darted around, then it fell on a photo album. Her steps were slow as she
"Is this Mia?" Xavier thought. She looked entirely different. Clad in a red strapless gown, long and elegant, with bodice made of silk, hugging her curves like a second skin. A high slit ran up her thighs, and Xavier's eyes darkened at her exposed skin, tanned and flawless, glittering under the soft lights. Her neck was adorned with a small piece necklace, made of Jade. Her hazel eyes sparkled, and her chestnut brown hair was packed in a tight bun, with few messy strands beautifying her face, her make-up light. Mia's cheeks burned under Xavier's scrutinizing gaze. But when she got into the car, she snapped, "You've got no manners, Xavier Singh." Taken aback by her rudeness, Xavier's cold demeanor returned and his cold gaze went to his laptop. "I'll advise you remain quiet till we get to our engagement party." Mia's eyes turned to Xavier, refusing to be intimidated by his imposing presence. "Why the hell won't you inform me about the party? What if I was..." He suddenly slammed
Mia immediately recognized the similar features between Xavier and the older man. He had grey eyes and dark hair, his steps exuded command and power as he finally got to where they stood. His arm was wrapped around the woman, a brunette with brown eyes. Mia noticed she had no resemblance to Xavier. Was that his mother? She didn't know much about the Singh family, except what the media potrayed. "Father," Xavier called, his grey eyes unmoving. "Welcome son," a small smile played on Mateo's lips as his eyes scrutinized Mia. Mia held her breath, anticipating his approval. She didn't know if she should care or not. She's not his real fiancee anyway. "Is this my daughter in law?" "I didn't come with anyone else," Xavier replied coldly. "Good evening Sir," Mia tried to be as polite as possible. "Sir?" Mateo chuckled, "She's beautiful, son. You should call me dad from now on, my dear." "Yes... dad," A warm hue appeared on Mia's rosy cheeks. Xavier raised his brow questioningly
"Nothing comes without a price, Ms Lopez." He said in a low voice, flashing her a cocky grin. "Are you willing to do anything to get the lead role?" "Yes, I am." Mia hoped he wouldn't say the words she had been familiar with over the years. She chewed on her bottom lips nervously, and watched as the man leaned back on his plush chair, and Mia could feel his hungry gaze feeding on her delicate curves. "Just one night with me.. Mia Lopez." He dropped the words she had been scared of, and her head banged. Not again! "A night with you?" she spat, disgusted. "You're sick!" The man's annoying laughter filled her ears, and she grabbed her bag, feeling suffocated in his office. After trying so hard to show him what she got during the audition, this was all he could ask for, just like others. "This is a lifetime opportunity. You won't want to miss it." Mia glared at the slightly older man and he pushed a written piece of note to her. Her eyes darted to the note and t
★THE NEXT DAY★ "Shit!" Mia banged her fists on the blaring alarm clock. With a loud groan, she mumbled some words and snuggled under her duvet for comfort. Can't she get a little more sleep? "Mia," her mother's voice approached her room and her door swung open. "Good gracious!" Mrs Lopez exclaimed, taking in the awful state of her daughter's room in disbelief. In a second, she yanked the duvet off Mia's body and Mia felt a loud smack on her ass. "Mom! What was that for?" She cried in pain, rubbing her aching butt. But when her eyes darted around her untidy room, Mia gave her mother a nervous smile. "What have you been doing these past weeks?" "I've been busy, mom." "Busy?" Mrs Lopez sent Mia a disapproving glare, picking up a comb lying carelessly on the floor. Mia knew what was coming next. "Mom!" "You should learn from your sister!" "I'm sorry!" Mia ducked the comb thrown at her, and her legs tangled with a heap of clothes and she wobbled, falling into