Lucy’s POV“Are you… a monster?” He didn't answer my question; instead, he stared at me for a very long time until I told him, "Well, I don't care if you're a bad guy or not.” “And why is that?” "Because my freedom is the only thing that matters to me." I told him with a smile. And I pulled away from him, saying, "Don't worry, I'm not going to breach the contract." **********************The following morning, I awoke next to him in the same room. He had his arms around my waist, and when I tried to move, I couldn't move because he tightly held my waist.I stared at him for a minute until I noticed his wrinkled brows, and saying something under his breath made it look like he was having a bad dream. "Hey, wake up!" I gently tapped him on the top of the head. He sat up, looked around, and breathed heavily. With wide eyes, he skimmed at me and said, "Get ready; we're leaving now." "Oh, I thought we were going to stay here for a week?" I got out of bed and gathered my belongings
Lucy’s POV The day crashed down on me like a demon from Lucifer's arsenal trying to kill me, but I managed to escape unscathed! Arman chased me into the room while I was furiously crying. He was making fun of me in the deep sea, and I felt like he was playing with me and treating me like a f*cking toy. "Lucy, are you okay?" he asked like it wasn't a big deal. It broke, and I yelled at him, "Do you really think what you did there was okay?! It was just unacceptable! YOU DUMBASS!" He gave a soft laugh and said, "You're overreacting. Nothing bad happened back there." "Stop talking!" I gathered my things and put them outside while wiping my tears away. Ugh! I really hate this man. Then, the staff at the Grand Resort helped me with my things. I took a quick look at Arman, who was still following me like a dog. I pushed him away, “Don’t follow me.” "What?" he asked with a mischievous grin. "I'm the owner of the jet. What are you gushing about?" I got so mad that I screamed a
Lucy’s POVThe man put up his hand to stop everyone from laughing at me. There was something familiar about the man's face that made me think I had seen him before. I can't remember where or when, but I know I had. “Don’t you remember me?” "Edward, this is the first time the woman doesn't remember you at all," the other man pointed out. I tried not to look him in the eye because this man's stares made me feel so uncomfortable. "I thought the club was open at this time," I said as I stepped back. "Are you looking for someone or...something?" he asked nicely, but his tone included a bit of teasing. “Uh, I think she’s not on duty… so maybe I’ll just come back another time.” I said and turned my back at him. But he said, “Whoa… wait…” I took a moment to think and then told him, "I'm leaving..." "Baby girl, I know you're leaving, but why are you so forgetful of me?" Listening to him call me his baby girl again made my blood boil. "Don't call me that." He laughed and said, "Oh, s
Lucy’s POVAnnie refused to go to the hospital with me, even though I wanted to. She is worried that Jane will always have more power over her, no matter how hard she fights. I felt bad for her, so I hugged her tight and whispered, "I'm sorry, Annie." Annie gave me a silent nod, and I stared at her battered face; it was as if the trauma she suffered left her unable to work for days. I felt so bad for her, and I felt hopeless. She took a deep breath and said, "Lucy, I don't want to see you again. I no longer want to be involved in your personal life. I have a daughter who needs me. I hope you understand." Then I slowly let go of her hand, sad that I had lost another friend. Somehow, I feel like I was meant to be alone all my life. She shut the door behind her, and I turned my back, overcome with sadness at everything. It began to rain hard suddenly, and I froze in my tracks as I looked at the empty road. Then I looked up when I thought the rain had stopped, and to my surprise, th
Lucy’s POV"Well, that's not in my plans yet." I was honest because I wanted to get away from Arman and not have a baby with him. "Alright, then let's eat everyone..." Arman said, smiling and placing a shrimp on my plate. David looked at me with a sigh, and Sofia chuckled awkwardly but quietly. In the corner, I caught a glimpse of Edward's stealthy grin. Then, there was Alisha and Enrique, who were eating quietly and looked melancholy.Arman's security chief walked in out of the blue and whispered something to him. Arman nodded and cast a gaze in Edward's direction, who silently sipped his wine."A problem has come up at work."Sofia asked, "Oh, then you have to go now?"Arman replied quietly, "Yes," then he looked at me and said, "Don't worry, my driver will take you home." "Okay, I think I need to go too," I said as I wiped my lips on a table napkin and stood up. I glanced over to Sofia and David and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Romano, thank you for the lunch—" Sofia smiled and said
Lucy’s POVSeeing the armory's array of weapons made me hold my breath. Now that I'm standing in front of all of his firearms, I'm beginning to wonder whether I really know this man; he's a billionaire who owns the motor company, but seeing all of those guns was slightly shocking. "W—What are you?" Even the sound of my words showed how shocked I was. Then he took out a silver gun and smiled at me. "Do you know that I kill my enemies with this gun? I've had this gun for ten years." "What are you talking about?" "I see you're interested in learning about my background," he said with a mischievous grin. What I'm about to say will shock you, Lucy." "I kill to survive this f*cking life, Lucy," he said as he shut the door behind him.I couldn't catch my breath when I heard that, and I didn't know what to do because Arman looked like he wasn't Arman at all while he was telling me that. He seemed so different from me that I wanted to escape his direct gaze."I want to know who you are. A
Lucy’s POV"That's not a good question. Are you thinking that I killed your dad?" he asked with a soft laugh. "Be thankful that I didn't kill anyone in your family. What happened to him was all his fault." Then, with his angry lips pursed, he pushed me into his car. I wiped away the tears that were falling down my cheeks. Remembering my father brought back a flood of memories, and I couldn't help but cry quietly. Even the thought of him makes me cry because I miss him so immensely. I looked over at Arman, and as he heard my quiet sob, his jaw clenched. He then said, "I don't know why girls get so upset. Their favorite things to do are cry, whine, and, even worse, blame men for their emotional distress." "Because this wouldn't happen if my dad didn't owe you something. I lost everything...." And I burst into a cry as I said, "My feelings are valid!" He exhales gently, "I understand, so no worries. Let it all out, sob it all, because you'll feel better afterward."“Do you think so?
Lucy’s POVAs he froze, a look of utter disbelief washed across his face; it was as if the weight of reality had just crushed him.Before he pulled it out of me, his member twitched and stretched my whole body. "Are you... okay?" he whispered as he fixed his quivering gaze on me. As I stare at him with burning feelings, tears fall down my face. I fold my legs together and sob softly because the feeling in the middle hurts. He looked down at the bloodstain on my legs and wiped it off with a white paper towel. He then left me in the bathroom. I thought he wasn't going to come back, but he did. He gave me a new T-shirt that was too big for me and some underwear. "Put this on..." he said.He appears sober now that he seems ashamed of his actions against me. I donned underwear and a T-shirt, but he carried me like a bride as soon as I tried to walk. “W–What are you doing? Put me down.” I said. "I'm sorry about what happened." That wasn't what I meant to do. To be honest, I had no idea
Arman’s POV"Loretta is here; she wanted to talk to you." Ray said as he sat on the couch, playing with his gun.Even though it's crystal clear that I don't want her or want to see her, this woman is continuously trying to force herself on me. I let out a soft sigh and walked to the door. When I opened it, I saw her in her pajamas. Her feet were so dirty that it looked like she had run away from home and come here to see me.I asked with narrowed eyes, "What are you doing here?""H—Help me. My father wants to kill me, and you're the only person I can trust." She said it with a voice full of fear. She looked around, and as she did, her tears began to roll back into her cheeks. I need your help; if he finds out I'm here, he'll kill me.She pushed her way in, which shocked me. Even Ray looked at her in shock and confusion at what she was doing in my house. Ray got up and said, "She left her house. I think Mr. Patani has a bad temper. Are you okay, Loretta?" "Please don't tell him I'm he
Lucy’s POV"Yes, Grandma." I said, lowering my head, trying not to shed tears this time. "But I guess Jane needs you the most now. She just lost her child and it must be painful for her to lose two people important in her life."Grandma sighed in remorse, her voice mixed with pain as she said, "I didn't know that we were being too considerate with Jane but not with you, my dear."I smiled. "It's okay; life is like that. I have to go."I glanced at Uncle Robert, who looked so worried about Jane's condition, and Aunt Cecille ran outside to call the nurse and doctor. My heart felt like it was wrenched a thousand times because Jane still has parents who love her truly, but I am here, feeling like a lost daughter.Aunt Cecille glanced at me as I turned my back on them; she said nothing, but the look of unfathomable guilt was written all over her face. As I made my way outside, I noticed the two bodyguards still standing there. To be honest, I wasn't used to having security. But if my life
Lucy’s POV"What's wrong?" It looked like he didn't want to talk about it again. So I blocked his way and asked, "Say something." "I guess someone hired him to kill you. But no one still knows who that guy was. Why don't you forget about it so you don't have to worry about it anymore?" "How can I forget about it if my life has been in danger and people have tried to kill me ever since my father died?" I asked with disdain. He touched my face and whispered, "You need not be afraid anymore. Please know that I am here for you and will protect you as long as you are with me."I felt a pang, a bitter ache in my heart as I stared at him. He says the same things that Arman always told me, and I can't help but think about the good old times with Arman. Looking at him, though, brought back a memory. I remember another smile, one that completely captivated me. It was Arman's smile, the one that never failed to make my heart race and flutter. “Are you alright?” Hugo asked as he scanned my f
Lucy’s POVI'm out here in the street, shivering from the cold and the agony in my heart from my feelings for Arman, and it's raining again. It's been hard for me to forget about him, but now I'm crying again because of him. I took a deep breath and hailed a cab. When I got inside, I saw a suspicious-looking knife and a rope. I retreated and said, "I think I forgot something. Sorry." I then closed the car door and ran away in fear.But the taxi followed in the street, I frowned and muttered in panic, “What’s wrong with him?” Even though it was pouring rain, I kept running until I tripped and looked like I couldn't go on. The cab driver stopped in front of me. As I tried to crawl, he got out of his car and smiled at me. He had a deep scar on his face. "So, you're Lucy Hansley? You've been on my radar, Lucy...""Who are you?! What do you want from me?" I yelled in fear and then grabbed a rock to throw at him. As I stood up, I groaned in pain and tried to run as fast as I could, even
Lucy’s POVI pushed him away, desperately trying to escape from his grasp. "Arman, I can't! I am dating Hugo now... I can't bear the thought of betraying him!""No, you belong to me. You felt sorry for him, that's why you gave him a chance! I know you still love me—"I slapped his face, my tears slowly rolling down on my cheeks. My heart throbbed in pain as I said, "And after this, what?! You're going to leave me again! How can you kiss me, want to make love to me, and in the end, you're still going to leave me like nothing happened between us?!""Lucy…" Silence engulfed the room as he watched my tears trace paths down my cheeks. Just as I turned to leave, a deafening crack of thunder split the sky, and a blinding bolt of lightning illuminated the downpour that drenched the place in an instant. I stumbled back, only to find myself enveloped in his warm embrace. His arms wrapped around me, and as I looked up, his gaze held me captive, and I whispered, "A-Arman..." "I'm sorry..." he
Arman’s POV"Delayed?!" I growled angrily, my voice a rumble that sent shivers down the spines of my men lined up before me. They all lowered their heads as I barked into the phone, "What do you mean by delayed? It's been three damn days that shipment's been floating in that damn ocean!"Ray answered, "Port security's been doing thorough inspections, and we can't afford to lose another shipment. So, we asked the captain to hold standby.""Ray..." I sighed, my anger simmering. "You better handle this. No more delays by tomorrow, or else we lose the Pattani deal."Looking up, I met my men's eyes and issued a command: "Request an extension from Pattani. I want one of you to dig deeper into Hugo Ricci. I want a comprehensive report on him.""Yes, boss." Then they started marching out.I stepped outside while my chest pounded angrily just thinking about the shipments. Then, my thoughts drifted back to Lucy and Hugo again. I sighed as I saw Loretta, Pattani's daughter. She waved and smiled
Lucy’s POV"Lucy," he said gently, drawing me back to the conversation. But I didn't know what to say to him; my mind was a tangled mess. How could I respond to his question? Part of me feared rejecting him, but another larger part was that I couldn't ignore the growing unease in my gut. Ever since his relentless pursuit began, his true colors had started to show. He didn't just give up so easily; he tried to make me happy again, which made me reluctant to ignore his feelings. Before Alicia could spot us, I dragged Hugo into my office and locked the door. Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm my nerves. He waited patiently, his gaze fixed on me. Then I turned to face him and bit my lower lip. "Hugo..." He smiled."How can you forget him if you don't want to try dating me?" he asked, suggesting a relationship.I took another soft breath and let out a nervous chuckle. "What? What are you talking about? I have already moved on and am trying to make myself happy again. See? I'm happy
Lucy’s POVHugo arrived, his gaze lingering on me as if he longed to offer comfort but held himself back. He watched silently as my sobs wracked my body.Wiping away tears and sniffling, I forced out the words, "I think..." I paused softly and expressed, "I think it's best if you distance yourself from me." "Why?" He reached out a hand hesitantly, then stopped before making contact. "I know I must seem like a stranger, but seeing your pain... It hurts me too. I can't bear to see you cry because of him. I know you don't understand me doing this to you, but trust me, I don't know either." "I know you're trying your best, but seeing you reminds me of him too much."His eyes clouded with sadness as he took a step back. "Well, Lucy," he said softly, "If that's what you want, I can't argue. But remember, whenever you're ready to face the world again, I'm just right here for you, okay?" I nodded, offering a weak smile of apology as I slowly closed the door. Left alone, I sank to the floor
Lucy’s POV"Why would I kill myself just for him?" I asked him with a laugh and added, "That's not who I am." He didn't say anything; he just looked at me as if he had something on his mind that he couldn't say. I met his gaze head-on, "Hugo, I'm fine. Do yourself a favor and go home." His hand went into his pocket as he stood up, his face a mask of concern. "Are you sure you'll be okay by yourself here?" he asked."Hugo, why do you care so much about me? Watching people die is probably nothing new to you," I said, my voice tinged with bitterness. A flicker of pain written on his face and he replied with clenched jaw, "You don't know anything about me. Yes, Arman and I are the same people who grew up in that world. But I am not ruthless like him." I watched him walk to the door. Before he opened it, he glanced back at me and said, "I know you think I'm a bad person, but I'm still human. And when I care for someone, Lucy, I don't fake it. Remember that."And he left me with a hea