Lahat ng Kabanata ng ONLY YOU, NO CONTRACTS.: Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 50

Kai sighed heavily. "Tiffany?" He took out his phone, got into the car, and collected the tablet Peter handed to him. "Isn't it strange, Mr Winson? Tiffany’s mother's location was also released. The nursing home called and said reporters are all over." Kai took a deep breath. Her number wasn't going through. "Send Benson over. I need to speak to Tiffany and turn the car over to the nursing home. Something is definitely wrong with Tiffany." "This way, Mr Winson," Clara, the head of the nursing home, directed. Kai followed until they arrived at the executive floor. Her room opened, and there she was, Victoria Halton, sitting with a bowl of fruit in her hands, watching the television. Kai paused at the entrance, staring at her. She seemed unbothered. He stepped out, turning to Clara. "Is there any news? Did anyone call?" "Ah, yes. A man. He claimed to be her husband; he only asked how her health was," she said, her eyes wandering as if she were trying to recall the situation. "He

Tiffany struggled, thrashing against the arms that held her. Her muffled screams were swallowed by the cloth pressed tightly over her mouth. The scent was strong, like a chemical. It was nauseating. Her heart pounded violently as she fought, but the hands were stronger, rougher. A deep voice muttered something she couldn’t quite process before darkness claimed her again. When she woke, her head throbbed, the taste of bitterness coating her tongue. Everything around her was a blur, her limbs heavy as if she had been drugged. She blinked, trying to adjust to the dim lighting. A single bulb flickered above her. The scent was stronger with something metallic and something rotting. Where the fuck was she? A basement? A warehouse? Her body shuddered involuntarily. Tiffany attempted to move, but her wrists were bound behind her, the coarse rope digging into her skin. Her ankles were tied

The next day, evening crept in slowly. Kai was still nowhere to be. Utterly bored, Tiffany decided to take a warm shower.Tiffany stepped out of the hospital bathroom, the steam trailing behind her as she adjusted the loose sleeves of the fresh hospital gown. She froze mid-step when she saw Kai sitting on the small couch.His posture felt tense, and his elbows rested on his knees as he stared at the floor. His hands were clasped together. Tiffany looked around, and Noami was gone.Tiffany swallowed. He hadn't left.The sight of him sitting there, made her heart flutter. Slowly, she walked toward him, her bare feet barely making a sound against the cold floor.Kai didn’t notice her yet. He was still faced down. Tiffany could see the rigid way his jaw clenched, the way his chest rose and fell with controlled breaths.Without a word, she slid onto his lap, straddling him. His body stiffened beneath her at the same time letting her i

Three days later, Tiffany walked beside him with Tiffany settled into a window seat, watching as Seattle’s city lights faded beneath them, replaced by the endless darkness of the ocean. Kai sat beside her, silent. One hand resting on the armrest between them, fingers grazing hers while the other worked on his tablet. Tiffany remained silent, not wanting to bother him ever since she learnt about the outbreak and his father's company. Hours passed with only stolen glances and heavy silences. At one point, Kai stood, shrugging off his jacket and rolling up his sleeves before pouring a glass of whiskey. However, he wasn't drinking with her, but with Peter, as they were both focused on work.Moments later, exhaustion crept in, and she leaned back against the seat, eyes fluttering shut. Kai pulled a blanket over her, his fingers brushing against her cheek before he settled back in his seat.By the time she woke, they had already arrived in L

Allison led her through the lavishly decorated ballroom. The opulent gold and cream decor, the towering floral arrangements, and the jazz band playing a soft, elegant melody in the background."You must be overwhelmed," Allison said, guiding her toward a quieter corner near the bar.Tiffany let out a small laugh. "That obvious?""Just a little." Allison grinned almost rolling her eyes. "But you’re handling it well. Trust me, I know how suffocating these events can be."Tiffany tilted her head. "You? You seem like you belong here."Allison scoffed, waving a hand. "Oh, please. My family has money, but old money? That’s a different breed. These people have been rich for generations. They breathe influence. You don’t just walk in. You have to be born into it, well... like Kai."Tiffany nodded slowly, glancing around at the carefully curated guests. The way they spoke, moved, and even laughed. It all seemed so effortless. Her eyes cau