Logan slowly ran his hand over her back. ‘I think you know what I’m talking about.’Alessia’s gaze locked onto his, her proximity granting her a view of his eyelashes and the small flecks of silver near his irises.She couldn’t ignore the flames of desire still burning strong within him.She stared at him.‘Are you serious?’ she asked, incredulous. ‘Are you seriously considering giving millions of dollars worth of ad sponsorship to BuzzBeat if I sleep with you?’Logan, momentarily taken aback by her directness, shrugged nonchalantly.‘Why not?’ he replied, a hint of mischief in his eyes. ‘I have to spend the ad money somewhere, and I might as well have some fun in the process.’Alessia’s mind whirled with a mix of disbelief and intrigue as she considered Logan’s indecent proposal.Part of her refused to believe that a man of his stature would stoop so low as to mix business with s*xual favours.It had to be a joke, a test of her resolve.To gauge his true intentions, she nodded, her v
Logan swore under his breath.His hand reached to yank off his tie, only to realise he’d already taken it off.He undid another two buttons on his silk shirt.‘You knew I wasn’t going to take you here,’ he shot back. ‘That’s why you kept provoking me.’Alessia shrugged, refusing to offer a comment.Her aloof attitude only served to further irk Logan.‘Alessia, whether or not you’re a virgin is irrelevant. I couldn’t care less about that,’ he declared, his words carrying a raw honesty. ‘And just so you know, I’m no cherry boy myself.’Alessia’s stunned silence filled the air, her mind struggling to process his revelation.She searched his face for any sign of deception, but the unwavering conviction in his gaze left her captivated.In that moment, her perception of the domineering, presumptuous billionaire CEO shattered, replaced by a vulnerable man who had faced his own complexities.A sudden urge overwhelmed Alessia, a desire to shed her own layers of deception and lay bare her truth
Logan made a noncommittal sound in his throat, still busy with his lamb shanks, pleasantly surprised by its rich flavours.With his fork, he gestured for her to continue.Alessia carried on, ‘Our readership is growing every day, and we have a loyal following of readers who are interested in the latest news and gossip. We also have the ability to target specific segments of the population, which can be very beneficial for companies like Wilde Enterprises. Our readership is primarily made up of young adults and millennials, who are interested in entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle news. We also have a strong following among women—’Logan, after taking a final sip of his mango lassi, abruptly cut her off, ‘I must say, your discernment in picking restaurants far surpasses that of your judgement of a good workplace.’‘What do you mean?’ Alessia frowned.‘I have no interest in doing business with a tabloid,’ Logan said.A flicker of irritation sparked in Alessia’s eyes, her patience teste
Logan leaned even closer, his voice dropping to a seductive whisper. ‘Oh, I believe it will get me exactly where I want to be.’Before she could respond, Logan reached out to touch her cheek, his fingers trailing gently over her skin.Alessia’s breath caught in her throat, but she quickly composed herself.‘Remove your hand,’ she demanded, trying to keep her voice steady.Logan only smiled, his eyes gleaming with mischief. ‘What if I don’t?’In one swift move, Alessia grabbed his hand and scratched the back of it, hard enough to draw blood.Logan hissed in pain.‘You asked for it,’ she said.Logan finally withdrew his hand. ‘You are a feisty one, aren’t you?’Reaching for a piece of tissue paper, Alessia wiped the blood from his hand, her heart pounding in her chest.Finally, she got his blood, a sample of his DNA—mission accomplished!Logan watched her move curiously.Alessia, keeping a straight face, folded the tissue paper carefully and tucked it into her pocket.***Saturday morni
Alessia’s apprehension grew.Had her son asked more than he was letting on?She studied the boy’s face intently, but Milo’s cunning expression didn’t waver.He playfully teased her, ‘Don’t worry, Mommy, the doctor’s got it under control. We’ve waited for so long, what’s a few more weeks?’Unease gnawed at Alessia, but she decided to trust Milo’s innocence and brushed off her concerns, thinking, ‘Maybe I’m just overthinking.’They rejoined Veronica, heading off to the amusement park.When Alessia went to the bathroom, Veronica turned her attention to her young nephew. ‘You got your blood drawn, kiddo? Did it hurt?’Milo smirked, his eyes sparkling with a newfound sense of purpose. ‘A little, Aunt Veronica. But hey, if this means I might finally have a dad, I can tough it out.’‘Your dad?’ Veronica’s eyes widened in surprise.Milo nodded, not holding anything back. ‘Yeah, my mom found my long-lost father in this massive sea of people. She must’ve gotten his DNA sample for testing!’‘Wha
Alessia activated the voice-recording app on her phone, ensuring that every word spoken between Lara and Jeramy would be documented as evidence.As she listened to their conversation, her heart pounded with a mix of anticipation and vindication.The truth was unravelling before her, and she was determined to bring the deception to light.The conversation she overheard was explosive, filled with accusations, denials, and demands.‘It would have made a good story for the paper,’ she thought to herself wryly.Lara sounded frustrated. ‘You can’t deny it, Jeramy! I saw you ogling Alessia at the office. It’s insulting!’Jeramy was defensive. ‘What? No, Lara, you’re mistaken! I wasn’t ogling her. You know how I feel about you.’‘I’m not buying it, Jeramy! We’ve been together for years, and you’re still holding back. When are you going to divorce Wilda and commit to me?’‘It’s not that simple, Lara. Wilda controls everything, and she’s got me on a tight leash. I need time to figure things out
As the taxi approached the location, the imposing sign of the hotel came into view.The Twilight Inn stood tall with a sophisticated and opulent façade, its name glowing in golden letters against the night sky.Its reputation as a clandestine meeting place for secret affairs added an air of mystery to its allure.Couples—some married, but mostly illicit—seeking seclusion and romance often sought refuge within its luxurious walls, making it a perfect setting for the unfolding drama of Lara and Jeramy’s tryst.As Alessia arrived at the scene, her eyes immediately fell on Logan’s sleek Bentley parked nearby.The luxurious car exuded an aura of elegance and power, befitting the man who sat inside.Dressed all in black, Logan looked dangerous and charming, his dark attire accentuating his striking features.Alessia climbed into the Bentley, settling into the plush backseat, ready to face whatever awaited them.Logan informed her that they were early, and Wilda had not yet arrived.Instead
Alessia’s eyes narrowed. ‘You can’t be serious.’Logan leaned in closer to her. ‘I’m always serious, Alessia. And I know you want to kiss me too.’Alessia quipped back, ‘Sure, if you don’t mind tasting garlic. I had it for dinner.’Logan didn’t seem the least bit deterred.‘I’ll take my chances,’ he said cheekily.Alessia pushed away his face, exclaiming, ‘You’re shameless!’Despite the banter and teasing, she couldn’t help but feel a warmth growing between them, an unspoken connection that both intrigued and frightened her.Growing impatient, Alessia wondered aloud where Wilda was.Logan reassured her, ‘Don’t worry, give her some time. She lives on the other side of the city.’Alessia raised an eyebrow.‘How do you know that?’ she asked.Logan simply smiled enigmatically. ‘I know a lot of things, Alessia.’‘Logan!’ A booming voice from behind startled them both.Alessia turned to see a man standing there, a sight to behold.He was in his late twenties or early thirties, with a striki