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2024-10-29 19:42:56I push myself away from his arms and he lets me go, folding his arms with a cocky eyebrow that makes me want to shrivel and hide.
He has never given me that look before. From when I agreed that first night, Oliver has always been gentle with me like he was in love with my body and he admired it every time. "Explain the meaning of those words, Rebecca, before I lose it." His threats are enough to snap me out of the past. With a gulp, I repeat myself, "I'm ending this-" He scoffs, cutting me halfway, "That's funny. You sound like your own boss." He's mocking me, reminding me of my place and my throat dries up. "Oliver please," I whisper. "I can't do this anymore. Surely you never planned to still keep me by your side while you get engaged-" "So?" He stops me there. "What's wrong with that?" I stare at him totally flabbergasted by his words and the look on his face tells me he's no joke. The disrespect glares me in the face and I come to the harsh realisation that I'm nothing but a mere object for this man. He will never love me. "When did we go from a pretend couple to a mistress?" I ask, putting aside my tears and sniffs. My heart is breaking at this scene and all he can think of is keeping me by his side while he brings in another woman? "Have you seen the news?" I ask him. "The vile things they speak and write about me each day. I am literally the most hated woman in Europe all because of you-" "And you haven't benefited from me, is that it? With fame comes enemies, Rebecca. Don't be juvenile and act like I didn't warn you about this before you said yes." He's cold. Too cold. Is he mad at me for wanting to call it quits? Why? I'm trying to save myself here. I'm looking out for myself for the first time in three years since I've met him and he wants to frustrate my efforts. "That doesn't mean I should continue it," I throw my face away, refusing to look at that face and soften just like all the other times. "Were you ever going to tell me about your engagement?" "Of course, why would I hide anything from you? She'll move in with us anyways-" "What?" He's standing before me in the next minute, pinching my cheek with a smile. "I told her I have a lover that I'm not willing to get rid off. She understands and she'll be very cooperative-" I stared at him with wide eyes, unable to recover from my shock. I've been in love with a cruel man. "What if... She falls in love with you?" If Oliver is welcoming her in as a wife, then no doubt, she'll get the same special treatment as I do. He smirks with darkened eyes, "I've known Annie for a longer time than I've known you. Yes, she loves me but what do I have to do about that? Our marriage is merely a contract and she knows better than to involve her feelings." I hear my own heart shatter. He lifts my hand to his chest, placing it over his heart. "This heart will never soften under a contract, nor will I fall in love with a woman arranged for me by my grandfather. She's merely a tool for him to continue to be at peace with me. She's insignificant in my books and her feelings will continue to remain under my feet." My world is shaking, my ears feel as though they would bleed, is this really the man I'm in love with? He's cruel. That devilish smile is chilling my bones and showing me how ridiculous I've been all these years. "I can act the part for as long as she wants and I'll do so well, she'll never suspect a thing but I know I'm only fooling her. One day, I'll grow bored and let her get swallowed up in depression." Hearing him spew these words makes me wonder if this is also the plan for me. "It doesn't take much for one's heart to soften, just act so nice and they'll fall in love with you, really, it's useless." I've been a fool. I am such a fool. It's like he's staring right into me and bringing my secrets to light. What's wrong with loving a kind man? That's what I used to think he was. Not anymore. Just like Annie, I've been had. This man will never love anyone but himself.Related chapters
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"Say something," Oliver plays with my hair as he still has my hand over his chest. He's touching my face tenderly and unlike before when I'll shiver from our spark, now I shiver in fear.For three years, he put up an act. He must've had a blast watching me fool myself. My God! All the nights I whisper how much I love him as he makes love to my body-- he must've laughed his ass off on his way to work the next day."Shall we go get dinner and then tomorrow we search for a bigger place?" He suggests in all his cruelty and I'm clenching my other fist." Or do you want to take this someplace else?" He draws closer to me, placing his hand on my cheek as he leans in for a kiss. "I want to fuck you so badly tonight till you squirt all over the sheets-""Don't fucking touch me!" I push him away with all my strength, trembling as I hug my arms. I feel exposed to his watchful eyes."Don't touch me," I whisper, holding his shocked gaze. "I don't want to be with you anymore-""The answer is no,"
The CEO's Forever Pet 4- Oliver's Grandfather
I open my eyes to the bright morning light, alone in our bed. I didn't even know when he left for work. I was completely exhausted from our rounds of sex and passed out halfway.That was the only way I could sleep, otherwise, I would've been up all night, probably crying and sobbing like a freaking baby.The side of the bed where he used to occupy feels cold and I clutch the sheets tightly with a hole in my heart.Sooner than later, I'm going to be a live-in mistress. No doubt, when he's not sleeping with me, he's across the hall making love to another woman-- his wife.What right do I have to even complain and seek his attention?I lie flat on my back, resting my hand over my head to block the rays of the sun and to hide my tears rolling down the side of my face.Every joyful memory I've had with Oliver now stands at a distance, far from my reach, leaving behind only a wrenching feeling of despair and emptiness.God! Will this pain ever end?Sighing deeply, I pick myself up from the
The CEO's Forever Pet 5- A Breach of Contract
I sit gently in the car and glue myself to the door with a racing heart. He hasn't said a word for the past five minutes now yet it feels like we've been in here for hours.We're still in the parking lot, not going anywhere-- at least that's a good thing, right?Is this one of those scenes in movies where the girlfriend is threatened? I've been expecting it for three years now but Grandfather-- as I've come to start calling him-- has been awfully quiet.Oliver has invited me for dinner with him three times and each of those times, he hasn't said a word directly to me.I wonder... What he wants now.The bodyguard at the front suddenly turns to me, handing over a thin envelope. I stare at him and then stare at what he's giving me.Is this a gift?I turn to grandfather who has his eyes closed and his head straight. I'm not even worth the attention, am I?"Take it."I jolt at the two words and quickly accept it with trembling hands. His voice is cold as ice and they hold a fierceness that
The CEO's Forever Pet 6- Drunken Boldness
I can't lift my head from the steering wheel, ashamed at what just happened. Oliver's grandfather is long gone and I'm sitting in my own car with the weight of the cheque heavy on my consciousness."God!" I sigh with heavy breath. I just displayed what I've been labelled all these years.A freaking gold digger. I just picked that good sum over a human being! In my defence, I'll need to pay back what he's burnt on me and I'll need all the money I can get but taking it from Oliver's grandfather-- he must be having a good laugh.I don't know how I feel. A part of me wants to feel bad about my actions but a much bigger part worries if this is a blessing from God to help me save myself.Why didn't he use someone else? Why Oliver's grandfather? That man gives me the chills and the creeps. He looks like he can go at any length to make sure he has his way.His words from earlier flash in my thoughts and I grip the wheels. Betrothed from birth? Well now that's a huge shame on me. I understand
The CEO's Forever Pet 7. You're Trending
I open my eyes, frowning at the bright lights from the unfamiliar looking window.Where am I? The question comes as I jerk to sit, looking around the small room with wide eyes. I hear noise from outside and I step out, feeling thankful and a bit relieved that I'm still wearing my outfit from last night.My head bangs from the hangover as I quite remember little things from last night but I can't seem to remember past seeing Oliver. The shock was something else and I still shiver just remembering it."Stop it," I pause when I hear a giggle and a man's soft whisper, feeling a bit nervous as I step into the kitchen to see a man hugging a woman from behind. He's swaying her gently and pestering kisses on her neck.The sight warms my heart as I get flashes of Oliver hugging me from behind once in a while. The deal was not to fall in love but to pretend to be in love."Fake it till it looks real, Miss. Hoffman," he would often say whenever I get startled by his sudden hugs, kisses and PDA.
The CEO's Forever Pet 8- A day without Oliver
"Girl, you better not be thinking about his ass," Tania yanks the phone from my grip before I can do something stupid. "Let him have a taste of what it's like to be hated so hard," Tania growls before breaking out into a smile, "On the bright side, look at all those positive comments, yo! No more 'pet' or 'gold digger' , it's just you.'I stop worrying about Oliver for a while and I open my eyes to see my own life. For the first time in three years, the world is in my favour. They even called me a girlfriend not a pet anymore.It brings tears to my eyes and I'm suddenly crying. Why do I feel so justified and relieved? Everyone has been against me for so long that I've forgotten what it's like to have supporters.I used to think it was okay that the world was against me for him but, I've been so burdened. I didn't know I craved relief so bad."It's okay," she's patting my pack as she puts my phone down. "Now let the world see how much of a scumbag he is. Getting engaged in your face--
The CEO's Forever Pet 9- Home and Clubs
- Billionaire's Ex-girlfriend Rebecca Hoffman takes to the Mall by storm'.- 'Rebecca Hoffman not bothered by her ex- boyfriends pestering'."Oh my God," I freeze at Tania's flat exclamation as she frowns at me peeking at her phone from where she's sitting beside me."No," she warns sternly. "No phones."I sit my ass down, pouting a little as I reach for my doughnuts. Those headlines don't seem so bad. I've always tried to ignore the news. Now I find myself wanting to look at them, wanting to see what they have to say about me."That's not so bad," at least they make it seem like I don't give a shit anymore. I wish that were truly the case."No shit," Chloe, one of my colleagues at work said while patting her blonde hair. Tania had called her over since they were very close after I had decided we would go to the mall and do a little shopping.We were sitting at a restaurant in the mall with every eye turning to our table, secretly taking pictures like we can't see them."How's Oliver
The CEO's Forever Pet 10- Favours
I can't let her out of my sight again. It's been three years since I last saw Molly.After Oliver made our relationship public and the news wouldn't stop coming at me, Molly and I slowly fell apart. It was my fault anyways.I was getting so carried away by Oliver that I let other parts of my life die. She hated it when my grades dropped and screamed at me when I said I was moving out.The moment I moved out was the day our relationship took another turn. According to her, I was losing myself in him and she wasn't going to stand there and let me lose myself.I'm not going to stand there and let some idiot drag her around like he fucking owns her!I approach the VIP room but I'm quickly stopped by the bouncer by the thick red curtain, dividing us from the VIP section."It's full," the man says and folds his arms. "You can try the others-""Oh no, I have to go in. My friend-"He cast his terrifying gaze on me, "I said it's full." His voice is deep and bold, just like his thick body in th
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The CEO's Forever Pet 123. THE END
REBECCAI put the coffee on the table and looked around.Where was Victor?He called me a few minutes ago that he'd be here.I glanced at the time. It was a few minutes past 6pm. and I had to rush to the grocery store to get groceries for dinner. Mom already sent me a list of things she would need.My phone rang and I quickly picked it up, "Hey, Tania.""Hey, girl. How are you doing?""I'm alright. Just waiting for Victor to show up so I can get home and get some sleep.""That assistant guy? What's he doing over there?" she wondered."He's here on a business trip and he's supposed to give me some documents to sign. Some kind of shares split." Oliver had a big part of Arthur's and my father's share and now he was transferring it back.Well… some."You're splitting it?""He is the adopted son of Arthur and should have Arthur's share.""Didn't they both decide to give it to you?""That was before Oliver came into the picture. Besides, I can't just take it all. He's worked hard for that c
The CEO's Forever Pet 122. Few Months Later
REBECCA:FEW MONTHS LATERI grabbed my coat off the hanger by the side of the door and threw it on, wore my boots and grabbed my bag pack. Gently and quietly, I tried to open the door-"Rebecca Hoffman, you come back here, right now!" my mother screamed from behind me and I yelped, turned around with a racing heart to find her glaring at me. She was still in her pyjamas and had on her hair net."Jesus, Mom! It's 8am. and we have neighbours," I tried to remind her but she only stormed towards me with her face in a pout and grabbed my hands."You're not leaving without breakfast, now sit!" She pulled me to a stool in the kitchen and she took out some pots."I'm going to run late," I whined. "I have class in about an hour and that professor is as strict as they come.""I'll come beat him up if you want."I rolled my eyes as she tried to make something simple and light while I drummed my fingers on the table. I pulled off my jacket and laid it to rest on the counter and scrolled through m
The CEO's Forever Pet 121. You used her
REBECCA"Is that why your mother is heavily guarded?" I wondered, making sense of it now as I took a step closer to him. "You've been associated with him. You used me-"He shook his head-"Say something," anything but of what use was it when the evidence stared me right in the face? He couldn't deny it. Not after what I've heard so clearly."I didn't…" he trailed off. "I didn’t use you… in the beginning, yes, I approached you because I was-""Oh my God!" I gasped and sobbed as the tears spilled over."But that was until I got to know you-""Yadda, yadda, yadda," Richard dismissed. "It's the same damn thing. You used her because she was close to Oliver and wanted to get closer to me. Well congratulations, it worked. You must be pleased with yourself now.""You know, the cops are fortunate to have you. Why don't you come work for me? I'll double-- no, triple your salary and we could start with you getting rid of that boy, Oliver for me. He's my adoptive grandchild and I can do whatever
The CEO's Forever Pet 120. Don't talk to her
REBECCAI stared at Theo in shock as the old man looked beyond pleased staring at him. Betrayed yet again? By everyone surrounding my life. I was betrayed by the one I thought would have my back."Why…?" I trailed off. I couldn't even cry or feel sorry for myself this time. "I trusted you-""You trust the wrong people," the old man said. "I tried to extend a genuine hand to help you but what did you do? You decided to bite a good hand. How does it taste now?" he glared at me but still had that look of triumph because he was clearly enjoying himself and his victory.I failed.Right at the edge of a breakthrough… I… "Why?" I screamed at him and Sophia gasped. I was immediately reminded that the two were still here and now they clung to each other as they trembled in fear."I can't believe I missed this spot," he sighed. "I searched for years and years for this yet you two idiots had this lying under your shop? Do you know what these are!" he screamed at them, instilling more fear and th
The CEO's Forever Pet 119. Documents
REBECCAMy father sure made a fool out of these people for fifteen whole years."Are you sure we're in the right place?" Theo asked again, refusing to believe his eyes and I looked at the picture my mother had confirmed."Yes," it was a coffee shop facing the Wright Company.How interesting was it that they all passed the place every day for fifteen years yet not one of them thought to come here to check."Wow. Okay. Let’s go in and order coffee? Or how does this work?" I looked at the key again and all that was on it was just numbers. "I guess we'll have to go in and find out." I opened the door and stepped out.We walked in together, and we walked right onto the front.The young woman behind the counter smiled, "Hello-" her eyes widened in realisation when she saw me but she was nice enough to shut her mouth and go straight to business. "What would you like to order?""Can I see the manager please?"She arched her brows, "Uhm… may I know why? Do you have a complaint? You can relay
The CEO's Forever Pet 118. Confrontations and Truths
REBECCA"Are you sure?" Theo asked over the phone and I shut the door and turned in the lock."Positive. I heard her discussing with Oliver while I was at his place then saw her pick it up from the ground."How could she have kept something like that away from me? She knew how much I was worried about her. I wanted to leave this damn country and the only reason we stayed back was because of her.I felt betrayed and this one hurt more than anything."Calm down. You're breathing too hard.""I can't help it. She betrayed me-""I'm sure she has her reasons. She wouldn't do that to you-"I tried to tell myself that but it sounded like a big fat lie and I didn’t want to delude myself. How could she trust Oliver more than me, her own daughter? After everything…"I'm gonna steal it," I whispered."What?""I need to know what's in that warehouse and I can't trust the fucking police. Help me, please."He took a while before he responded because he pondered on it-"You're the only one I have rig
The CEO's Forever Pet 117. Betrayed
REBECCAFrom the front door as I walked into the house to the living room where we used to watch movies and have little date nights, tears filled my eyes as I looked around. I trailed my fingers over the counter top in the kitchen and memories of when he once made my mother's favourite soup waltzed back in my head and I couldn't stop the tears from rolling down.This used to be a home once.Oliver and I were so comfortable around each other that we felt married. Or at least, I had felt that way. Clearly it was a delusion but it was everything to me at one point.I loved waking up to Saturday mornings where he would cook breakfast while I watched sometimes or he served me in bed. Where we both decorated with our favourite colours blending into something beautiful.Oh, I had dreams and he had orchestrated every single one of them. Whether he truly loved me or not, I would never know. Not like I even wanted to anymore. I was calling it quits.I climbed the stairs, remembering how he once
The CEO's Forever Pet 116. Gardening and memories
REBECCA I've been bedridden for a few days. I took the rest of my exams online with a supervisor assigned to me. It went smoothly despite the chaos of a few days but I didn't want anything to weigh me down.If I wasn't reading, I caught myself staring into space, thinking of my child and how he managed to survive.“I guess this one is really stubborn, isn't he?” I thought to myself. Just like his damn daddy. At least that was one way to know the baby was Oliver's.Despite seeing my condition, he still kept his mouth shut.Most nights I woke up from a nightmare, screaming the house down. It was always the same scene, only this time instead of the strange man who stabbed me, it was Oliver's grandfather while I watched Oliver stand at a distance with either his sealed or he rendered endless apologies instead.I was sick of hearing him apologise. I was tired of it. It burned in my memory and now whenever I thought about him, it was always about him saying sorry.Funny how he used to do f
The CEO's Forever Pet 115. You've earned it
OLIVER I was sent with a mission; to poison the Hoffman's down to their little girl. The old man was heartless but what did I care, it was a chance to be accepted and not to be thrown out to the streets once more.But that night, I picked up all my stuff and chose to run away for their own safety.I'd go to a river somewhere and drown because returning to the orphanage would only put the other kids in trouble and I didn't want to cause more trouble for anyone.A black van pulled up to me and I wasn't surprised to see my father's men. One of them grabbed me before I could bolt.“Pay up,” they said, one to the other. “I told you he couldn't do it.”“Look at him. He's a desperate little thing with no guts. You can't live a good life by being weak, you imbecile!” they smacked my head and tossed me about, laughing as they had fun.“I'll call them that I have the boy,” one of them said and took out his phone-“No!” I tried to reach for it but I was knocked down before I even knew what hit
