[ Adeline ]"Does it hurt?" I asked the big man who winced when I pressed cotton pad with antiseptic liquid on his bruised knuckles."Do it fast."He said without sparing me a glance. He was acting stubbornly and didn't let me clean up his wounds until I forced him to sit and apply ointment on his bruises and scratches. He had been quiet since the encounter.I carefully cleaned his wounds and applied antiseptic cream on the open cut and also put bandage."Go and take a shower. You're looking like a hooligan in fish market, Xavier." I taunted him and he was indeed looking like one with messed up clothes with dirt and blood on his branded shirt and disheveled hair."Leave me alone, Adeline." He said in a cold voice. He was acting strange.Initially I thought he was angry but it was a couple of hours ago. He must act mature rather than throwing fits like a stubborn mule."What's wrong with you, Xavier?" I asked getting a little frustrated by his efforts to shut everyone out."I need some
[ Adeline ]My life has turned into a spiral, the more I try to detangle the twisted knots of the past which is affecting my present and might also eclipse my future, the more I find myself in the labyrinth of unsolved and soiled past.We haven’t heard from Arthur since last three days, he received a good thrashing from Xavier. Speaking of Xavier, he is the biggest mystery that I want to solve but he surprises me with a new shade of his personality every day. After our awkward moments in his home office, he had been ignoring me for most of the time. Honestly, his bipolar behaviour begun to grow into me. We only talk on the dining table.I decided to visit his office after my working hours to see what is actually going on with him. My work is getting improved day by day. I managed to secure two deals in two weeks which I see as an accomplishment since I am running a company as the boss who takes all decision without being influenced by anyone.Today, I have to meet Daniel Clark to disc
[ Adeline ]The gigantic hall fell silent, only the distant sound of music coming from ball room could be heard."Ask your wife, Xavier Linwood. She can tell you in a better way." Daniel said throwing daggers at me as I jerked his hand.I didn't dare to glance at my husband's direction but I could hear his low breathing. I heard his deep footsteps approaching me and next moment, he gripped my same hand to see the damage that douchebag left.My wrist had his finger prints and I knew what was coming for Daniel Clark."You have made the biggest mistake of your life, Clark. You just not lose a deal but your business in next six months. This is the price you're going to pay for hurting Xavier Linwood's wife." Xavier's icy cold voice came out in whisper while his fingers gently brushed my bruises."Are you threatening me, Linwood?" Daniel scoffed, the smug look was intact on his face."You were doing the same a while ago, so we're on same page." Xavier said and then turned to my team, "You
[ Adeline ]"I am not avoiding you, Ade." He looked away. One thing I observed about him that he couldn't lie and whenever he does, his ears turn red and eyes look everywhere but at the person right in front of him."I can buy it if you want but we both know, you have been ghosting me like I don't exist." I said while he cautiously applied ointment on the bruises, his jaws were clenched as his finger tips touched the red fingerprints."I'll kill him." He hissed."No, you won't do any stupidity." I glared him. I didn't want him to fall in any problem because a dickhead tried to hurt me.He shook his head, "Don't worry about me, Adeline. I have dealt with such dicks many times. I won't go to jail if you're worried about the legal complications nor I'm going to kill him." He mused and closed the first aid kit.Meanwhile, our beverages arrived. Xavier took it from the waitress and came back."Have this ginger tea, it will help with the headache." He handed me a cup."Thanks, you're being
[ Adeline ]"We're leaving in five minutes." Xavier's voice came followed by the soft knock on my room's door.I was struggling with my dress' zipper which caught stuck and the housestaff was already off from their work except the male guards."Do you need my help?" He asked. I groaned and slumped my shoulders. I had been struggling with the zipper for last ten minutes and I didn't have anything particular in my mind to change into."Yes, please." I gave him a thankful smile. He entered in my room, he was the second name to perfection. His black tailored suit complicated his complexion. He stood just behind me.I could smell his favourite perfume and his hot breath on my bare back."May I?" He asked for my permission like a gentleman. I gave him a wordless nod as our closeness disabled my ability to speak.I find myself completely under his spell whenever he's in my vicinity. He has a different effect on me.All my senses fused off when his finger tips brushed against my skin. I did
[ Adeline ]"Melissa Hart?" I gasped."Yes, you have a sharp memory, Ms. Adeline or I should correct myself, Mrs. Linwood. I am the bastard you just mentioned to Mr. Linwood." The woman, with her sharp wisdom and extraordinary beauty, replied.She dared to match my eyes without hesitation. She is the famous rising actress known for her prominent roles and being the brand ambassador of luxury brands."Ms. Hart, I didn't intend to downgrade you and I'm extremely sorry if my words hurt your sentiments." I apologized but I felt far from being guilty."You actually hurt me and you meant to call me a bastard which I am but you know what does it mean?" She took slow steps towards me, her striking black eyes challenging me to retreat but I stood on my ground."Melissa, sit down. My son and daughter-in-law are here because I called them to discuss a few important matters." Arnold’s guilt ridden interrupted us.Melissa tore her attention from me and shifted to her father who was looking down."
[ Adeline ]"May I kiss you, Adeline?" His hoarse yet seductive voice rang in my ears.For a moment, I thought I was actually dreaming. This man had kissed me twice and it was for the show but currently, we were alone under the sky, just two of us and he wants to kiss me, with my permission. "Never mind. I am sorry. I felt a little weak in the moment." I heard his disappointed words as he created a distance between us.I wish I could tell him how badly I want to taste those lips which touched mine for two times and they were unexplainable but the sad part is, I don't want to complicate anything between us and a kiss would definitely add more knots which may be hard to detanle in the future."Xavier..." I tried to speak but he laid on his back."You don't need to explain anything, Adeline. I understand. You want to keep it transparent between us. Don't worry, I won't pressurize you into anything, you have my words." He said in a calm and detatched tone but I could sense the yearning b
[ Xavier ]The cracking of bones followed by ear deafening screams of the man who was tied in ropes, covered in his own blood and sweat, gave me a different kind of satisfaction.“Xavier, please, forgive me. I will never speak a word against your wife. I’ll leave this city if you want but please, let me go. I have kids and a family.” He begged me in his hoarse voice. His eyes were black and swollen.“You dared to call her by inappropriate words, not once but twice. You disrespected the woman who is very special to me.” I said leaning forward on my chair.He has been locked in the basement of the club Inferno, my secret world that is a secret. I am a civil man who avoids violence as long as it’s not needed but Daniel is a vile creature who must be given a lesson for lifetime. I have his full history. He can’t keep his dick loyal to his wife and molested his female employees.“You’re involved with mafia, you’re a criminal, Xavier Linwood.” He yelled and received another punch from my ma