All Chapters of The Devil’s Contract: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Trying to hide my embarrassment, I placed a hand on my hip and faced him. I wondered just how much of our conversation he might’ve overheard.Hopefully not all of it.“Just playing the role of the loving doting wife,” I tried to maintain my cool and composure, but my strained voice betrayed me.“Your first day here and you’re already bullying my employees,” he said calmly.“Maybe your employees shouldn’t go around threatening people,” I bit back, then unable to resist, I added, “And maybe you should stop sleeping with your workers, it’s demeaning.”His expression didn’t waver, though his eyebrows furrowed. He didn’t bother to deny my accusations, meaning I was right, and that stirred an uncomfortable sensation in my gut. Not wanting to have any more of this conversation, I excused myself and he didn't try to stop me. Just as I was almost exiting the crowd, my phone rang and my heart lit up when I saw Amelia’s name pop up on my screen.“Hey sis,” I chimed, glad to hear from her, “How

ADONIS’S POVMy eyes remained trained on the other side of the dining table, as I waited to hear Estelle’s light footsteps as she came down for breakfast.Thirty minutes passed. She never came.I sent Marie to get Estelle down, but when she came down with a concerned look on her face, I knew she hadn’t succeeded.“She refused to listen to me, or even open her door, sir.”She was still mad at me, that I could tell. Last night was something beyond my control. Whenever I was bent on punishing, it took a lot to get myself to stop, and the way she had looked at me with those alluring eyes wasn’t helping. Inflicting pain and dominating power was my way of getting pleasure.Seeing her on her knees in front of me had raked something in my mind, and stirred something so deep and dark within me. I couldn’t stop, I was so enchanted by her in that state, and now I hurt her.She hated me for that now.But deep down, she had loved it; I could see it in her eyes. There was a way to make her punishme

ADONIS’S POVHow had the bitch gotten in?One minute I was in the garden and the next minute, I was walking in to see her repulsive face. Rage coursed through me the moment I saw her and it took every willpower and patience to not drag her out myself.It wasn’t news that I hated Bertha. She repeatedly maltreated my mother when she had been alive, all because she had been her husband’s mistress. Getting involved with their family had been the beginning of my mother's demise.And when she was dead, Bertha had mocked her at the funeral; one I didn’t invite her to, and then proceeded to seduce me. Each second she came into my line of vision, I thought of the cruel ways I could ruin her, but that would be a waste of my time. She was ruins itself.It was clear she came here for one reason alone, to threaten Estelle. Whatever her reasons were for this marriage, it didn’t matter. She was still my wife, and I wasn't going to let anyone hurt her… no one but me.Marie was on the ground, sweepin

ADONIS’S POVI stormed into the facility, my eardrums ringing as blood rushed through my heart. Prying Eyes from onlookers didn't bother me; it was something I’d gotten used to.At the reception, the woman standing behind the front desk gaped at me with widened eyes, clearly surprised to see me. An exaggerated smile stretched on her face.“How may I help you today sir?”“I’m here with my wife. She came to visit her mother.”A disappointed look appeared on her face, “Oh. And who is your wife?”“Estelle Sandoval. What room is she in?” I asked irritably, getting tired of the questions.“I’m sorry. unfortunately, I can’t disclose such information, but you can wait by the reception till she comes.”Anger rammed through me as the little patience I had began to wear off.“I can't wait,” I growled out.She flashed that smile again, like this was amusing to her, “I’m sorry.”I leaned in close, so only she could hear me, “I happen to know who owns this facility. If you don’t give me the room n

My body temperature heated the moment my eyes landed on her, and suddenly I was a raging volcano, ready to erupt.Barbara— my dearest cousin who not only had an affair with my ex-husband but also played a part in his scheme to ruin my life— was standing right beside me.I sorted out the pieces together. Of course, Eric sent her here, and it wasn't coincidental. They both had a devious plan in mind.“Morning Mr Sandoval. I’m here from EricCorps,” she spoke in an overbearing tone to Adonis and ignored me like I wasn’t even there.All the while, my hands were balled into fists at my sides. Watching her, my thirst for revenge numbed my throat as I recalled the night my whole life went tumbling down the hill.“Welcome Barbara…” Adonis paused as if waiting for her to complete the sentence.“Barbara Curtis,” she added, pride evident in her tone. Her eyes moved to me as if to rub it in my face that she was married to Eric… I honestly couldn't even care less. An unpleasant grunt reverberated