"You can go now." Jude then said to her after he got done and she got dressed properly and walked out of the office. The moment she stepped out, her confidence was boosted. She liked it when she got screwed by the boss. She then thought of Miguel and smirked. The next day, she was the first to pull up. As she walked towards her office, she bumped into someone, and the moment she saw it was Miguel, she started laughing out loud. "Look who is here! The most important woman in the building whose man is everyone else's machine gun." She said, spitting Miguel who just wanted to get to work that day. "Looks like you got screwed again," Miguel replied casually. "Someone is still so smart. But how come you are still so dumb to be with a man who obviously doesn't find you attractive? Oh my gosh, what am I even saying? I'm out of here." Maya spat and walked away not wanting to even bother with her. "I see!" Miguel said and walked into her office, her day already so ruined. She tried to work
Sighing, Aria walked home from work after yet another boring, non-adrenaline-filled day. Her feet were covered in little blisters that throbbed from standing all day. She worked as a data analyst in an office just a few blocks from her tiny apartment, staring at computers and numbers until her eyes blurred. It was tedious, but it was the only way she could pay her bills, put food on the table, and manage her student loans, which felt like they were about to crush her.But Aria's mind was elsewhere. She used to love cryptography, spending countless hours solving and decrypting secret codes while exploring the dark web. She was good at it too; people even called her a genius. However, something had changed. Aria had stopped working on her codes and messages after her parents were brutally murdered in their home back in Minnesota before she moved to New York. They were found dead, with no leads or motive. The police claimed it was a robbery gone wrong, but Aria knew better. She believed
The orange glow of a burning cigarette was the only flicker of life in the sheer darkness of a stormy night. Taking long drags, Alejandro felt the smoke seep into his lungs. Tall, handsome, and imposing, he exuded an aura of authority that commanded attention. His piercing gaze seemed to bore into the darkness as he sat in his study, fuming about the audacity of someone who dared to enter his territory and kidnap his sister. Anger and worry consumed him as he thought of Sophia, the unexplainable circumstances surrounding her abduction, and the fact that all efforts to uncover the truth had proven abortive.Today marked the fifth day since she had been taken from the estate. How? He still had no idea, especially since every nook and corner of the estate was under the watchful eye of surveillance cameras monitored by his men. He sat unmoving in the dark like a statue, a lit cigarette in hand, grappling with the feeling of failure. Sophia was his only living relative, and he loved her de
Waking up to serious migraines, Aria found herself with her hands and legs tied to a bed, something she never thought could happen to her. The excruciating pain in her head made it difficult to recollect what had happened before she blacked out, and the blinding sunlight streaming through the gigantic windows only intensified her discomfort.Suddenly, the door swung open, and a woman who looked like a Victoria's Secret model entered, dressed in a short, armless gown that accentuated her stunning figure. Even Marilyn Monroe would have been envious of her beauty, Aria thought as the woman strutted toward her, carrying a tray with a glass of water and what appeared to be a pill container.Feeling weak, Aria attempted to sit up but fell back onto the bed. The woman regarded her with an unreadable expression, saying nothing as she forced a pill into Aria's mouth, followed by a sip of water. Aria struggled against her, but her strength was fading. As the woman turned to leave, she said, "Th
Alejandro's eyes seemed to hold a thousand unspoken words, his gaze piercing into her very being. His voice broke the silence, dripping with menace. "I'm sure you now understand the situation?"Aria swallowed hard, her heart racing. "I... I think so," she stammered, sniffing as tears continued to pour down her cheeks. Alejandro's gaze never wavered.“Good! Your brother stole from me, and that’s unacceptable. He also kidnapped my sister; now that’s him signing off his death sentence.”Aria continued to shake, gripped by fear. "I’ll make it right," she promised, crying between her words. "I’ll pay back whatever he stole, and for your sister. I think... I think you’re mistaken. Jacewould never do such a thing," she added, her voice trembling.Alejandro's expression turned livid. "It's not that simple!" he shouted. "Your brother's actions have consequences."Aria's eyes pleaded with him. "Please, don’t hurt me," she begged tearfully. Alejandro's smile was cold. “I’m not promising you anyt
What is this place?" she demanded, trying to hide the fear in her voice. Juan's smile instantly turned into a frown. "This is where... business is conducted," he said, his eyes glinting with something unsettling.Aria stepped back, sensing the darkness and terror emanating from the steel doors. "You’re holding people here, aren’t you?" she asked, her voice trembling. Juan chuckled softly. "Guests, Aria. Just very... special guests," he added with a smile that sent chills down her spine.Suddenly, a scream echoed from behind one of the doors, so loud that she flinched. The sound sent a wave of terror coursing through her. "Who… who’s in there?" she stuttered. Juan's expression turned sinister. "Someone who’s learned to appreciate El Patrón’s hospitality and kindness."Panic surged within her; she knew she had to get out of there, fast. As she turned to leave, Juan grasped her arm, his grip like a vice. She was sure he had left a mark. "Remember, Aria, curiosity can be quite deadly. Lit
Interesting?Were those supposed to be interesting? She thought as her eyes darted around. "There's nothing interesting in here." She muttered. "Oh, so it's fun then." He replied to her, and she couldn't help but move back a bit, seeing as he was getting closer than she could take in. "Look at me!" He ordered, hating that she was avoiding everything about him.She struggled to look up but dared not look him straight in his eyes. "I want to get cleaning." She whispered and he looked around the kitchen. "Follow me." He then dragged her to the stairs that led to the basement, where he got people locked and killed. "Are you going to look into my eyes, or would you like to be thrown into one of these rooms?"She froze.Huh?What punishment was better? She thought as she struggled with the decision. Both of them were like death sentences. She didn't know which was better. "Why are you doing all this to me?" Tears were starting to steam down her face. "Both can kill me! Which way is a bett
Miguel had a lot of fun relaxing for the rest of the day and the next morning being Monday, she got up, got dressed for work, and made her way to Prime Enforcement Agency."Greetings Miss Miguel! There is an urgent meeting going on right now. President Jude asked that I inform you to get involved." Kate, her secretary informed her the moment she stepped her feet in her office. "I see! You may leave." She signaled, and Kate walked out.Miguel sat on her seat and became curious. What sort of impromptu meeting could be going on right now? She thought and after making sure everything was fine, she got up and walked into the meeting room. Everyone's eyes were wide open as she walked in and sat on a seat closer to President Jude."Morning everyone!" She said and went mute. A few answered her in pretense while the rest, who were actually young women, chose to remain mute, visibly showing their resentment for her, but Miguel never gave a fuck about them."It's good you are here Agent Miguel.
"You can go now." Jude then said to her after he got done and she got dressed properly and walked out of the office. The moment she stepped out, her confidence was boosted. She liked it when she got screwed by the boss. She then thought of Miguel and smirked. The next day, she was the first to pull up. As she walked towards her office, she bumped into someone, and the moment she saw it was Miguel, she started laughing out loud. "Look who is here! The most important woman in the building whose man is everyone else's machine gun." She said, spitting Miguel who just wanted to get to work that day. "Looks like you got screwed again," Miguel replied casually. "Someone is still so smart. But how come you are still so dumb to be with a man who obviously doesn't find you attractive? Oh my gosh, what am I even saying? I'm out of here." Maya spat and walked away not wanting to even bother with her. "I see!" Miguel said and walked into her office, her day already so ruined. She tried to work
"I see you want troubles. I'm not in!" He replied to her and rolled his eyes, thinking she was really stupid."I can't stand you anymore. I'm out of here!" Miguel then walked out of the office and moved towards her only to bump into Maya. She stared down at Maya who didn't look like she was interested in Miguel. "What?" She asked bulging her eyes."Nothing actually. I'm sick of seeing your face as much as you are tired of seeing mine. Do have a great day!" Maya said and tried to walk away.Miguel wasn't having. She grabbed Maya by her collar and pulled her towards herself and then pinned her to the wall. "What now? Still sick of seeing me? You know what, Maya? I think it's going to have to cost you a lot to realize that I don't fucking give a fuck about what you choose to do with your body.""And who to give it to? That's just exactly what I thought. I'm not Anita who you bullied into depression. You don't want to see the other side of me." Maya spat and shrugged off Miguel's palm as
She was shocked to hear that from him. She looked at him. Was he expecting her to fight Valentine? But how could she do that? Alejandro could kill her for that. She didn't think she wanted that. She lay on his bed and started sleeping. Right in the middle of the night, she felt a hand all over her body and jerked up from the bed. "I'm sorry but I can't..." She tried only for her mouth to get covered and when she opened her eyes, she saw Juan's face. He looked very active with his shirt off him. She woke up that morning with waist pain. "Good morning!" He said to her and she frowned. She didn't think she wanted to respond to that. He had exhausted her whole body the previous night and never stopped even after she pleaded. "Aren't you going to answer me?" He asked her after seeing how silent she got. She then got up and was about to walk out of the room but he held her and pinned her to the wall. "Don't you think you are feeling too highly of yourself? Every woman would beg to be on my
"What are you talking about? I don't understand." She said and tried to walk out of the balcony. She was already regretting that she stepped out of her room to go get some water for herself. "Juan she's just a low life. She's just poor and wretched. She's a fucking maid. You don't need her."Who am I going to need if not her?" He asked her and Valentine froze."Are you in love with this girl?" She then asked him and he was stunned. This was the first time he was being asked about being in love."No no! I don't do love. I just wish you could respect me enough and not come for her." He then told her and her friend disappeared."In that case, I guess I will soften up a bit as long as she plays her role." She told him and he scratched his head."How can I trust you?" He asked her."You just said you are not in love. What do you need my trust for?" She asked him back and he rolled his eyes."I will act like what happened earlier didn't happen but that's with hopes that you spare her in the
"Of course, I can't. What do you want from her?" She asked him and he turned and walked away. Valentine's eyes darkened. She felt the need to do something about this cause if she didn't, things would only get worse for her, and she said she wouldn't like it.The next morning, Maria got up and froze the moment she recalled the moment from the night before. Now she was scared to get out of her room. KNOCK KNOCK"Come in!" She said and when her door opened, Aria walked in. "Good morning!""It's 10 am already. I was wondering if everything is okay with you." Aria said to her and she nodded her head in agreement. "That's right. It's quite scary, but I can't step out now 'cause that's scarier." She replied.Aria frowned."What do you mean?" She asked her."I mean, I spoke to Mr Juan quite rudely last night. I couldn't do that anymore. And that's why I'm scared to step out. What if he comes for me?" She asked her. "that's not true. He wouldn't." Aria defended.Maria got a bit confused. "
Hearing her explain felt somehow to Aria who later smiled. "And you don't think something could be up?""Up?" She asked her."What could be up with him? I don't think anything could be up." She replied but then Aria shook her head."He is human regardless. If he keeps wanting you, it could mean that he's started liking you." Aria tried to talk to her but then Maria burst out laughing."I have been here for years. Trust me, Mr Juan has no heart." She said to her and it got her surprised.Aria wondered what crime they had all committed to make the maids in here think that he had no heart. "I'm struggling to believe that." They got to work and worked their asses off till it was 6 pm.While they were putting away their equipment, they walked past the sitting room where Juan and Valentine were seated, and though it didn't sit well with Maria, she still stayed professional."Why are you staring at her like that?" Valentine asked, staring deeply at Juan, who was struggling to keep his eyes
"Oh my gosh! I think I'm going crazy already." Maria said and rolled her eyes. They had lots of fun and after they were done, they made their way back into the mansion. "I feel dizzy already. See you tomorrow, Maria," Aria muttered, yawning as she then made her way to her room, leaving Maria to walk into hers.Maria brushed back her long hair as she made her way in. The moment she got to her bed, she spotted a letter. "SEE ME IN MY ROOM. JUAN!"Maria froze. See him? Why does he want her to see him? She thought and quickly went to lock her room door, fearing that it could be some kind of trap from Valentine.She sat on her bed and tossed around, feeling very helpless. She was finding it very hard to think that Juan would actually invite her to his room. After some minutes to an hour of hesitation, she then got up bravely and decided to go visit. She walked out of her room and got into the luxurious floor that had Alejandro, Juan, and Valentine's room in it. Scared she wondered what
Chapter 28"If you do anything stupid, it's on you! I will never take a part of the blame!" She muttered and sat on the floor close to her door. Williams was still so pained even after he got to his house. He couldn't believe he had been sharing Anita with his boss. "Watch me, Jude!" He spat and went into his cupboards, searching for something and when he finally saw the right wardrobe, he opened it and brought out his gun. He placed it inside his pocket and left the house. He knew the boss was still present in the office by that time so the moment he got into his own office, he cross-checked his gun and was sure that it had gone to the point that it should. He then got up and stormed out of his office, but the moment he opened the door to the President's office, he felt a bullet slide into his forehead, and that was the end of Williams.Jude's hand was still in the air, and his teeth were still gritting. He fired his bullet again, and this time, it went straight into Williams's hear
So if she loved men who handled her softly, why then did she freely give herself away to Jude because Jude never forced anyone from the beginning? Anita had given herself to Jude out of jealousy and with the intention to override Miguel in the company. If it had worked for her, she would never have thought of stopping in the first place. After doing her recording, Miguel walked away and walked out of the company.She walked into her office happy that she was able to be productive that day and without hesitation, she anonymously sent the video to Jude before going to bed. Jude, who had a blissful day in his heart, was about to go to bed when his phone beeped. He took it and looked at the message. He froze. He sat up and watched a video of Anita being fucked by his very own staff.He remembered making a law that none of his staff were allowed to have an affair with the other, and if any thought they wanted each other, one would have to resign for the other party to stay, but these