All Chapters of Tortured by the Devil CEO: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

ERIKA That's when she felt someone fill the stop beside her and her heartbeabut about rika about r eyes a little bit to the side to see it was him. He sat beside her with a laptop on his lap, not looking at her. He gently placed his hand on hers, the one that squeezed the seat handle tight and suddenly, her fingers rested with the same familiar warmth. She hated how all his touches felt different and she hated how vividly she had a recorwhich all of them. She looked up at him with sorry eyes because she hated being a burden. "I have taken your responsibility. There's no need for you to act this cold with me even if we decided we would pretend those two days didn't happen. As long as I've brought you here, I'll take care of you," he said, breaking the silence in what felt like hours. He sighed, mostly at her stupidity, butabout Erikaabout felt guilty instethe ad. He shouldn't be acting borderline nice to her after all of that but also for what was about to happen. It was easier to tri

ERIKA "I mean, if the media successfully confirms the fact that you and Nigel are a couple, he can't throw you out. We just have to make sure it looks like you two are a couple and not just with the help of one picture at the airport," he explained and it made more sense than everything she was worried about. "Okay but how do we even show that? It's not possible.. we don't have any pictures together," Erika pointed out. "Don't worry about it because I'll handle everything. Just keep an eye on the internet and keep me updated. Trust me, I'll get you out of this with zero scratches," his confidence made it possible for her to breathe again. She really hated the way her body shook with fear. After she hung up the call, she brought the phone closer to her face to check what was going on in the internet. And if she said she was surprised, that would be a complete understatement. The scandal had spread everywhere like an ugly wildfire and that was all everyone talked about. Every public

ERIKA That's when there was a knock at the door and when Violet opened it, one of the servants chimed in to say there was an urgent meeting downstairs that Nigel had called. Violet just pulled her down the corridor as they rushed down the stairs and entered the hall area where everyone had gathered around. Nigel stood and waited for everyone, his eyes raising to look the moment Erika stepped into the hallway and then only did he clap his hands to start the announcement. "All of you, listen very carefully. I trust all of you here and I believe you won't let me down, even in this situation I am in with my personal life," he said as if pitching to everyone around. "Tomorrow, I have arranged for a party here and I know I would be able to trust you all to be at the maximum of your hospitality. Do you understand?" And they all sang yes in unison because they did get it. They knew what this was about and if nothing, they were in for the drama, whatever would be presented to them. But Eri

ERIKA They all held their breath as Nigel finally spoke out. "I found the one. I have someone who I love with my whole heart and no matter what, no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get her out of my mind. I don't care who she is or what she has done but I knew her for the person she really is. And she's a beautiful person. She's the love of my life and I couldn't keep her hidden any longer," Nigel announced, making Erika's heart sink as she saw the smirk playing at Selena's lips. This was how he was planning to get Erika out of the picture. But that's when, a spotlight fell on Erika on the bar stool and every eye turned to look at her once again with another audible gasp. "Erika Sterling, my girlfriend," Nigel announced. The room filled itself with gasps and simultaneous awkward claps. Erika felt the slightly warmer spot light on her skin and all the colours drained from her face. She stood up, knowing she was expected to do that. As she slowly looked around with her stup

Nigel had tried to give her as a threat to make her stay, but just because.. he wanted her to stay. All his hate had been a front to hide what he really felt and how impossible it was for them to stay together. And now, he had messed it all up. Nigel groaned with anger at something he couldn't figure out as he swung his hand on his desk, making everything topple over and scatter on the floor. With his hands on both sides of the desk, he shook his head. Would he really just let her go? Was it really the end? He knew he would get all he wanted from the start once she left because he would have nothing holding him back, but why did it feel like her absence would make everything feel less fulfilling? Why would she ever stop? ~ ERIKA The bag was chained up again for the last time. Everything she owned was packed up as she sat down with an exasperated sigh. She felt her body wanting to collapse and take her last night's sleep in that bed before she left this godforsaken place for life.