All Chapters of Forbidden Thirst: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

"These are a few documents Tessa has requested for you and Mr. Hayden to sign, Sir," I said, placing the files on Hunter's table before turning to leave for my office."I'll have these files handed back to you before lunch," Hunter replied, his tone businesslike.Since the twins had started bringing me to work, they checked up on me every few hours. I couldn't decide whether to feel grateful or a little suspicious of their constant attention."I saw what happened this morning. Why were you with the twins in their car?" Olivia barged into my office, demanding an explanation.I knew this confrontation was coming. How could I explain that the twins insisted it was safer for me to ride with them than to take a cab, especially when they had forbidden me from telling Olivia I was staying with them? What could I possibly say?"It's nothing. After recovering, Mr. Hayden and Mr. Hunter stopped by this morning to pick up a few important documents I should've brought in. They decided to take me

Bright flashes of lightning illuminated my room, followed by the deafening roar of thunder, I couldn't help but feel a shiver of fear run down my spine. Despite my best efforts to remain calm, the relentless storm outside proved to be too much for me to handle.This was the second time I had woken up that night, having already freshened up and eaten dinner that the twins had thoughtfully prepared for me. But now, as the rain pounded against the windows and the thunder rumbled ominously, I found myself paralyzed with fear.I had always loved the rain, finding its soothing rhythm to be a source of comfort. However, the accompanying lightning and thunder were another story entirely. With each brilliant flash and booming roar, my anxiety grew more and more unbearable. The thin curtains did little to shield me from the dazzling display outside, leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable in the darkness of my room.Then, as another peal of thunder reverberated through the air, I couldn't hel

After what felt like an eternity of bidding farewell to my bosses' parents, I finally found a moment to exhale. Their lingering astonishment toward me, their son's personal assistant, was palpable. They fixated on me, much like their son did, even commenting on my hair in a way that caught me off guard. It was a surreal experience, one I never imagined encountering.I couldn't help but wonder what my bosses had divulged about me to their parents. The uncertainty gnawed at me, mingling with the anxiety that surged through my veins."What's on your mind, Lily?" Hunter's voice pierced through my reverie, bringing me back to the harsh reality of my turmoil."I..." Words faltered on my tongue as I grappled with the fear of what lay ahead. The possibility of losing my job loomed large, a prospect that filled me with dread. I cherished my position; it was more than just a job to me."It's okay, you can tell me," Hunter urged gently, his concern evident in his eyes as he took my hand, leading

The twins strictly told me not to go to work today. Initially, I refused, but they were determined to make me stay home, and in the end, I had to agree with them.They decided to continue paying me even though I wouldn’t be at work. Instead, I would be attending a dinner meeting with my bosses, including Olivia, tonight.Although I didn't have much money, I decided to buy a dress for the meeting since I had nothing suitable to wear.I bought a long black dress with long sleeves. It was a V-neck dress with a high split up to my left thigh. It was stunning. I also decided to straighten my hair from its natural curls and add some makeup.I opted for a smoky eye look and tied my hair in a ponytail at the back.I admired myself in the mirror before heading out to the dinner meeting. Hunter and Hayden insisted that I take the company car.When I arrived at the Holiday Inn hotel, I was awestruck by its beauty. I had only ever seen such magnificent hotels on TV. Most of my experiences were fr

The next day, as we rode to work together, I made a deliberate effort to ignore Hayden and Hunter. I couldn't bring myself to face them after the events of the previous day. The looming task of handing in the documents containing the Sterling franchise details added to my apprehension. I dreaded what the outcome would be, hoping against hope that everything wouldn't turn out for the worse.Thankfully, my hair had reverted to its natural state, a small comfort amidst the chaos that awaited me at the office.I later learned that the meeting had ended abruptly after I left for the bathroom. The twins had given the two men one last chance to come up with a better proposal after my outburst. Despite the looming possibility of being fired due to my perceived incompetence, I couldn't shake off my anger towards the twins, especially Hayden. I had expected at least an apology from him, but it seemed they were too prideful to admit any wrongdoing.I had once admired them greatly, not only for th