"I heard that Lucian has been getting a little chummy with another woman recently. It seems like they're planning to get engaged."Yara kept her gaze fixed on Calista as she spoke to observe how her friend would react."But those are just rumors I heard. I don't have all the details. You should go ask him yourself if you want to know. No one except the people involved would know what's going on."Truth be told, Yara hadn't only heard about it; she had also seen Lucian with that woman. However, they didn't appear to be intimate at the time. So, she didn't think too much of it.But in the last two days, news of Lucian's impending union had spread like wildfire in the community. They had kept such a high profile that everyone knew about it.Yara didn't want to see Calista being deceived. After all, that man had acted as if he wouldn't marry anyone else but her a mere week ago.Very few women could resist the charms of a man as outstanding as Lucian even if he were known to be a play
Calista got to her feet after she finished speaking and left without waiting for Teresa to respond.As for Lucian, apart from the fleeting glance at the beginning, she never spared him another look. She acted as if he didn't exist.When she mentioned the word "boyfriend", his eyes narrowed. A dark look flashed in his eyes. He quickly got up and chased after her.Despite not having legs as long as his, she was fast. By the time Lucian got outside, Calista was nowhere to be found. A cold expression graced his features as he made his way to the stairs.Only Teresa was left in the private room. She had long since dismissed the tea sommelier and waiter.She looked at the empty doorway and picked up Lucian's teacup; only a small sip had been taken from it. She downed the tea from it with a single gulp.Lucian intercepted Calista at a corner in between the first and second floors. He grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace."What nonsense are you going on about? Open your eyes
Lucian, the brute, was biting Calista. It was a genuine bite. The tingling, stinging touch of his lips was filled with a clear sentiment of someone throwing a tantrum.The kiss was rough and aggressive. The hand that rested against her waist had gone from warm to scorching.The tip of his tongue would sometimes brush over the base of her tongue, leaving Calista extremely uncomfortable. She threw up her hands against his chest to forcefully push him away.The more she resisted, the fiercer Lucian's assault became. She bit down on his tongue a little too harshly and drew blood."Tch."The man grunted in pain and released her.His tongue swept over his lips, leaving an obvious blood stain on it. Paired with his stunning looks, he looked like a fictional noble prince who thrived on blood. It invoked no fear at all.Lucian swiped his fingers against his lips and presented the digit stained with blood to Calista. There's a nonchalance to his actions."See for yourself. Not only did I
Lucian's expression was cold and his voice was no less icy. The chilling aura he exuded seemed to freeze the lively atmosphere around them.It was as if a separate pocket dimension kept them apart from the rest of the world. Calista was all smiles and had her head tilted slightly to speak to Vivian. Her smile turned into a grimace when she noticed the man standing in front of her. She straightened up as the feeling of unease set in.But then, she reminded herself that they were already divorced. Whatever she wanted to do was her business. There was no need for her to feel guilty.So, she frowned. Her tense posture slackened."What …"Without waiting for her to finish, Lucian yanked Calista up from her seat and carried her away in one swift motion.The entire process took less than a minute. Vivian snapped out of her joy from meeting Lucian and got to her feet to give him a bright smile."Lu …""Ms. Jacquez," Lucian politely cut her off. "My wife and I have something to discus
After Cade left, the atmosphere in the private room quickly grew tense. Calista found herself unable to look Lucian in the face.It was humiliating for a man to not be able to get it up, especially when discussed so casually in front of her, an outsider. Considering Lucian's temper, he might take his frustrations out on her.She was in turmoil. What did Cade mean by Lucian being unable to perform because she reacted far more intensely than a normal woman? He deserved it, right?Also, how could Lucian not be able to get it up? He…Cade had already mentioned that there was nothing physically wrong with Lucian. It was a psychological issue. It seemed she was the only one he couldn't perform with.Neither of them spoke. The air between them only grew more awkward.Just as Calista was contemplating saying something to lighten the mood or leaving, Lucian's cold voice shattered the suffocating silence."Let's go. I'll give you a ride.""Okay."Calista had forgotten that she had drive
White sheets lay beneath them on the soft, spacious bed. Lucian loomed over Calista. His hands pressed down on her shoulders, causing her to sink further into the mattress.He cradled the back of her head and kissed her fervently. Calista arched her neck back as she was forced to endure his passionate kisses. Sometimes, soft moans would escape her.The room was dark, yet her face was visible. The woman's eyes were half-lidded. Her pupils were glazed with confusion and haze.There was a tinge of red in her eyes. She looked as if she had been tormented mercilessly.The air in the room grew scalding. Calista involuntarily curled her fingers as if she had been burned. Lucian's gaze fell on her pale pink skin. He was burning with desire from the inside out.The woman's fingers traced against his neck, the digits grazing the knot in his throat. His kisses grew more urgent. His well-defined hands held hers and pinned them into the white sheets.The man's deep, husky voice echoed in her
The blank space in Calista's mind was filled with certain imagery. It left her so exasperated she couldn't speak. Meanwhile, on the other end of the line, Lucian also kept silent.The atmosphere grew more ambiguous with the sound of their joined breaths. She could also make out his calm breathing picking up and growing heavier; it was sultry. Veins bulged on her forehead."Restrain yourself, Lucian. This is a phone call. Where is your mind wandering off to?"The man's voice had turned husky."I've been holding back for too long. I can't hold back …"Calista hung up the phone before he could finish. That scumbag had his head filled with indecent thoughts. If she allowed him to continue, what other vulgar words would he utter?She tossed her phone aside and tried to go back to sleep. But the moment her eyes fluttered shut, she found that Lucian's antics had all but gotten rid of her drowsiness.She switched on the lights and scrolled through her social media. She somehow ended up
All the inspecting officials' attention shifted to Augustus at Thomas's outburst.Caught in the spotlight, Augustus' expression changed. He shot Thomas a warning glance before forcing a smile."I understand your anxiety about what's going on with your family, Thomas. I've asked someone to look into it for you. Please wait for me in my office. We can discuss this later. The officials still have matters to attend to after their inspection."Thomas was certain that Augustus had noticed the look he threw Calista's way. The director was protecting that woman.Why was he shielding her? She was always the first one Augustus thought about when anything good happened. There must be some kind of sordid connection between them.In their field, it was always the experienced professionals mentoring the newcomers. Someone Calista's age, capable of hands-on work, was already an impressive feat.What qualifications did she have to be graded and involved in such important restoration projects? Th