" Damien?"I called out when I was only a small distance from him. The man paused and slowly turned to look at me. I gasped. " Damien!"I couldn't not recognize my Ex Husband, no matter how different he looked, and Damien did look different. He had somehow managed to grow a beard, his skin tone was a lot tanner than I remember and he didn't look nearly as muscular. There were dark circles under his eyes and he looked incredibly tired. But it was my Damien, the same bright green eyes and cold look he got whenever he encountered something he didn't want to see. It made my heart tighten in my chest. The child he had been speaking to gave me a curious look and then hurried off somewhere with his seashells. I took a hesitant step forward, as if afraid I would make him leave." Damien, what happened to you? " How the hell did he change within just four days? If I didn't know better I would think he was an entirely different man from the man I knew. Or perhaps he only had resemblance to Dami
Ashton's POV" Fuck!" " What's wrong?" Deric looked over his laptop, his desk was stationed right next to mine. Usually the lack of privacy while working bothered me, because Deric was still on my neck to sign those papers that would seal the fate of my biological family, but that was only because he wanted us to return to Italy, he must miss his girlfriend and family very much. I felt bad about keeping him away from them, but it was his descision to come with me, and he could go back alone if he wished. " I still can't believe she left "Deric groans and turns his attention back to his work. " Put yourself in her shoes Ashton. He's her husband, so turning him down would appear rather strange "" But she's mine!" I hated how whinny I sounded. It was like a child who had lost his toy and wasn't happy about it. " She knows that, for fuck sake, we've fucking had sex in the same company that bitch owned! She's aware how I feel about her, so why does she need to stick to the bastard!""
Ashton's POVEmmtt Walker lived in a Luxurious apartment, only a small distance from Emelia's place of work. I suspected he did this for a reason, it was clear that he harboured feelings for my woman, it made me dislike him greatly. But at the moment I needed his help, so I tried not to act rashly.Though it was very hard to do, because the Bastard was doing his very best to infuriate me. I suspected the only reason he allowed us entrance into his home was so he would rile me up. I guess without Emelia he was more like a lost Puppy." It's a surprise, I didn't expect you to come find me. Has My sister in-laws absence affected you this much?"" Cut the bullshit " I said through gritted teeth. I really hated the guts of the man, perhaps even more so than his stupid brother. " I'm here for a reason, I need your help "" Well Fuck, You must have lost your mind completely if you think I would help you. We aren't friends Damien, I hate your very existence, and I'm sure you feel the very sam
Ashton's POVThe flight back to Italy went by faster than I would have liked. I felt like I still needed more time to get myself in control. It wasn't just the fear of what I might face once I return under my Father's wings, but I still wasn't certain that Emmett could keep Emelia safe. I worried about my woman, and I feared that If I wasn't able to return to her soon, I might lose her forever." Young Master, Please go in " My Father's henchmen were awaiting me at the airport. I could have gone by a private jet like he wished, but I didn't want to draw too much attention to myself. I followed the hefty men, all dressed in dark clothing and spotting matching neck tattoos that identified them as members of Beriosova's crime syndicate. Deric remained by my side the whole time, though he kept to himself, probably still worrying about the safety of his family.My father wouldn't hurt them of course, not unless he had a reason to. However I didn't say this to Deric, I just hope next time i
Emelia's POV" Dame.. " A lustful moan escaped me as I felt his familiar hands on my body. Damien hovered over me, a loving smile on his face." My sweet Emelia " He called, it was a strange endearment which I had never heard him use before, but it made my body warm all the same. I had the man I loved with me, in my bed, calling me sweet names. " I love you so much my baby "" I love you too Damien, I always have "" And you always will be, baby, no matter what happens. You will always choose me, won't you?"" Yes, only you "His hands slid down my body, brushing against the skin of my thighs. I shivered in delight as he peppered kisses down my neck. It seemed that all the years of pain had faded away, now all I remembered was my love for him. Damien whispered sweet words into my ears as he hoisted my nightgown over my waist, his hands working on my panties. Slowly his finger brushed across my wet slit and I arched into his touch.He chuckled darkly, his eyes glinting with self satisf
Ashton's POVEmelia had acted a bit strangely. But I didn't think too much of it as I watched her hurry up to her room, I simply assumed she was tired from her walk and needed rest." Winnie " I turned to see Rachel drawing closer to me. She tucked a strand of her blond hair behind her ear and gave me a shy look. " I've always admired you from afar, I never thought that one day I would get the opportunity to talk to you in person "" There is no need for shyness. We both went to the same school, you attended my birthdays on multiple occasions. We are friends already "" I know, and I'm very grateful for the chance. It's really so nice to see you after such a long time. When you went into a coma, my heart mourned for you, I was afraid "I raised a brow at her. I wasn't very interested in talking about my health issues, I was only entertaining her now because I didn't want to seem rude. Rachel didn't seem to notice my closed off look, she drew closer and unexpectedly wrapped herself aro
Third POVDamien stands at the door, his face clean shaven and he is dressed in a fitted suit. Winter narrowed his gaze scrutinizingly at the man, yes, he can spot the obvious change or difference ( since apparently they were two separate people ) in him. If he hadn't been informed by Emmett before, he wouldn't be able to point it out. But he does now, and he believes that the man standing at his door was the dangerous scumbag who was after his wife." Good morning Mr West. I had no idea you had business in Maldives " It was better to pretend he didn't know, maybe he could then get Damien to leave. Winter feared that if Damien suspected that he knew about his identity for even a second, he might try to do something, and as much as Winter hated to admit, he wasn't nearly strong enough physically to defend himself, not to speak of his wife. That's what being in a Coma for years did to a person's body." I was just passing by, " Damien says, then looks behind him. " Won't you invite me i
Emelia was in the process of trying to pick the door lock open when the sound of a gunshot startled her. She screamed in horror and took several steps back. She had no idea what was happening, but the first thing she thought about was the safety of her husband." Winter?! What's going on?!" She called out but there was no response. Emelia tried to unlock the door again, but she heard the sound of footsteps echoing outside. Against her better judgement, she leaned against the door and called out her husband's name. The person outside now stood directly on the other side of the door. For a long time, there was no response from him, and Emelia was getting a dangerous vibe. Then he started unlocking the door and she shuffled back in fright, she hurriedly looked around the room for a weapon to defend herself.The door pried open before she could get anything. She turned to look at the intruder but felt herself relax when she saw who it was. " Damien!" she ran into his arms, feeling all the
"Oh no, he's going to get you in trouble again," Evelyn bit her lips anxiously. Silas couldn't help but follow the movement. He wasn't known by his circle to be a patient person, but he didn't urge her to make a decision quickly. This frightened birdie had a weak mental state; he didn't want to push her into doing something she didn't want to.Besides, this might be the first time he was asking a woman out—usually, they just threw themselves at him."Alright then, but...would you be okay with me telling my father about you? Perhaps if he knows that you are the one who saved me, he might get off my back.""Sure, do as you wish.""How do you plan on doing this? Beth is very skilled; she doesn't even let me go to the bathroom alone.""Don't worry." He glanced at the woman briefly, then rose to his feet and gestured for Evelyn to follow. The blond girl blushed when he held her hand in his; those who didn't know their relationship would think they were a couple. "Your bodyguard isn't the o
Meet him? He was willing to meet up with her?Evelyn was stunned; it took her a long while to finally digest what her savior was proposing. From their short interaction, she’d thought he didn’t have a good view of her, he might even think she was annoying. But who would have thought that he would propose to meet up again!Her excitement died down, however, when she recalled the events of yesterday. Silas hadn’t hesitated to shoot those people; it was the first time Evelyn had been involved in a violent scene. There was something dark about him; perhaps he was involved in a gang or something. Either way, it meant he wasn’t safe, and the best option would be to stay away from him.Plus, her father and uncle were already mad at her; how could she do something to annoy them again? But she was curious about Silas; she had so many questions for him. If she passed off this opportunity, then who knows when she would get the chance to see him again."I’ll be there."Her mind was already made u
Sensing the rising tension, Luciano finally interfered. "It's enough now, both of you." He turned his gaze to Ashton; there was a bit of guilt in his eyes. "I will speak with him."Ashton scoffed, and with one last glare at his son, he walked out of the room. Only when he saw his father retreating back did Silas allow his emotions to reflect on his face. He was in disbelief; just now, he had been a bit scared that the man might take action. The way Ashton had stared at him was like looking at a dead thing, cold and detached.Slowly, he sat back on the sofa, his hands trembling by his side, which made him feel very irritated. "What would you like to talk to me about?""The girl you met—you shouldn't get involved with her anymore.""Why?""The reason is not important.""Not important?" Silas laughed dryly. "You saw his reaction just now. Did that imply that whatever is happening here isn't important? You all are trying to hide such a big secret, and you want me to play the role of an id
Silas was back in Italy by the next morning. Thankfully, he got to his grandfather's house just as his father's car stopped in front of the compound. The handsome man was dressed meticulously in a three-piece suit, his hair kept short and neatly cut. He exuded an air of coldness that intimidated those around him.Luciano came out to greet his adoptive son, a smile playing on his lips. "I didn’t expect you to come here today. To what do I owe the visit?""I'm here to bring the boy home. His mother worries.""He is old enough to go wherever he wants, Amore. There’s no need to coddle him. He is a Beriosova, after all."'That's it,' Ashton thought to himself. 'It's exactly because I know he is a Beriosova.'The longer Silas stayed in a place like this, the harder it would be to untangle him from the web of crime and illegal business his grandfather governed. Ashton hated this kind of lifestyle the most. He had left the compound after marriage, choosing to start an honest business his fami
Though the man was visibly angry, how could Evelyn leave just like that? She didn’t know why she was still lurking around; a part of her just wanted to get to know this person more. She felt an instant connection to him.Or perhaps it was the resemblance he shared with her mom. Every time she looked at his face, she was left feeling dazzled. He was simply too handsome; just one look into his eyes and she would get flustered. How nice it would be to befriend this person. Only then could she properly repay him for his help.“You don’t understand how difficult it was to find you. Now that I’m here, I can’t simply leave just like that. At least let me take you out for dinner.” No, that sounded like she was asking him out on a date! Seeing the man’s face darken further, she quickly added, “Or we can just talk here. I don’t mind.”“First of all, I don’t appreciate being stalked.” The fact that she had even managed to find him meant he hadn’t been on guard in the first place. That wouldn’t d
It was Saturday the next day, so she slept far into the morning than usual. She was awakened due to the constant pinging sound her phone made. Groggily, she picked it up and checked the messages; her eyes were wide with shock when she saw that the information had been sent to her. Bella was very meticulous in her work; she'd managed to pinpoint the exact location where the car was being stationed at the moment.The Moonlite Imperial Hotel, a five-star hotel whose history could also be traced back to the Royal family. It was once a mansion which was gifted to a young princess by her father. Though the hotel wasn't very big, due to its historical background and beautiful scenery, it was a popular tourist attraction.Those who stayed at this hotel were clearly people who had the money. Evelyn had been there once on a school tour. It was located in a remote part of town, nearly two hours' drive away from her father's company.Two damn hours!! Now, how the hell was she supposed to achieve
Molly Walker, the one person Winter couldn't silence. Knowing how malicious his mother was towards his wife and daughter, Winter preferred it if she remained in New York instead of visiting. While he could punish those who dared to spread rumors about his daughter's legitimacy, at least their words were only speculations based on very thin evidence.But Molly knew the truth, and though she never pointed it out directly, her hints weren't exactly subtle. And Winter respected her enough not to have her threatened; he could only watch with great dissatisfaction as she ran her mouth over issues that were of no concern to her."Dad?" Evelyn had gotten out of the car and was waiting for him to do the same, only she saw that the man was lost in his thoughts and was glaring down at the steering wheel like it had offended him greatly."You go in first, I'll be right behind you."Evelyn easily agreed and left the parking lot. She went into the house. The smell of delicious food came from the ki
Unknowingly, she began to entertain the thought of actually considering Sage's proposal.She couldn't take her eyes off him in class. She hadn't noticed just how tall and good-looking he was before; now, it was all she could think about."Ms. Walker, mind taking your eyes off Sage for a moment and paying attention to the board?" The teacher's voice snapped her out of her thoughts, and it also drew the entire class’s gaze to her. Some found it sincerely amusing, while others, particularly Sage's female admirers, gave her warning looks.Evelyn shrank back in her seat, her face aflame with embarrassment. She hadn’t even realized she'd been watching Sage so intensely that even the teacher had noticed.Sage looked over his shoulder at the embarrassed girl and couldn’t help an amused chuckle. "Damn, you finally have her in the bag," his friend and seatmate, Josh, exclaimed. Knowing how long the school heartthrob had been pining for the Winter girl, he was genuinely surprised at her sudden i
His pupil's visibly dilates. When being stared at by those orbes which were as dark as the abyss, Evelyn found herself startled. She was clearly teasing him, who knew he would have such a strong reaction.His hand trembled and she involuntarily let him go, fearing that she had crossed a boundary that shouldn't be transpired. Had she, in her haste to dispel the conversation made Sage uncomfortable? That can't be, it was simply just touching her through her shirt, there was no direct skin to skin contact. She was just about to appologize she she felt the hand she was holding being retracted back. She could only let go and stare at him with a hint of embarrassment." I just meant..."" I know. A joke " While his expression was once complicated, now it had smoothed over and one wouldn't be able to know whether he had been angry or felt something else. " Even though you think of it lightly, this matter is still very serious. If possible, let's not talk about it again "Evelyn could only a