I've always been a good girl but forlorn— abused and controlled by my husband and neglected by my parents. But the second I walked into the stranger's house, I saw hope that I had never thought would lead me into temptation. There, I met Courtney Siegel, a notorious Mafia King who held mighty and alluring features that would make any woman swoon. But behind his exquisite facade obscures a heart made of cold steel that could strike terror and death in even the most dauntless men. From the moment he saved me from my abusive husband, he also allowed me to feel a genuine and wild taste of passion I found hard to resist. I was scared of men before. I used to believe they were nothing but a monster. But Courtney... he is the only EXCEPTION.
View MoreCourtney's POV"Julian, stop the car." I looked at the time on my Rolex with a little irritation. I couldn't help but check it every five seconds just to be sure I wouldn't miss any updates from my men.Julian skillfully brought the SUV to a halt, parking it right across the street from a dark building that seemed to be bustling with some kind of nightlife. I hadn't been paying much attention during our journey here.After a few minutes, Julian stepped out. He knew what he needed to do at that moment: leave me alone in my car.So there I sat, gazing fixedly at the windshield, allowing the quietness of the moment to envelop me completely. My thoughts were consumed by Adeleine and had been for not just a day but a whole three days. I made valiant attempts to banish her from my mind, but she stubbornly persisted in infiltrating my thoughts with memories I would rather not confront, at least not right now. My mind and heart were fighting against each other, driving me to the brink of madn
It was one of the most painful nights of my life. The darkness enveloped me like a suffocating shroud as I sat huddled on my bed, tears streaming down my cheeks unabated. The weight of each teardrop felt like a burden, too heavy to bear. They cascaded from my eyes onto the bruises that marred my skin, painful reminders that had been left behind Blaine's wrath. It had been three days since my husband caught me at the party. He brought me home after that encounter. I tried to fight back, hurling every curse word I could muster at him, all the while seething with the anger that had been building up for so long. Nothing could quell my burning desire to break free from his hold. I knew what to do since Courtney accepted me as part of them. I had to leave this nightmare behind. I don't want to be a prisoner again. I don't want to be controlled or tortured by Blaine anymore. I wanted freedom. That's what I've learned from Courtney— the very first man who made me believe that despite the mis
"Small world, Adeleine," He said, eyes alight with mischief. I was speechless from all the emotions churning in my stomach, and he was just being his usual self. Bastard! "The first day you left was a complete disaster for me. You have no idea how much effort I had to put in just to find you.”His voice had an air of condescension to it that set every nerve screaming in protest. The way he looked at me with so much rage in his eyes and such a cocky grin, I couldn't look away. “W-What do you want?” My voice trembled despite my effort to stay collected.His lips curved into a cruel smile. “You know perfectly well what I want. So how dare you fucking escaped from me, huh?” He took a step forward, and I slowly backed away. “Your family owes me a debt, remember? And you, girl, must fulfill the promise you mentioned to me!”He grabbed my chin roughly, squeezing it painfully as he spoke through gritted teeth. "You will come to me whether you like it or not, Adeleine! Don't dare to run away
Easton guided me through the bustling crowd, and I made sure every step I took was perfectly measured and graceful. But despite my calm demeanor, I frankly felt uneasy as my eyes scanned the sea of people that flowed past us on either side. Not to mention how his hand wrapped against my waist. I hate it!Hoping to see Courtney, I subtly shifted my gaze, delicately scanning the surroundings discreetly, mindful not to attract any unwanted attention, particularly from this man.Behave! I tell myself repeatedly.Upon arriving at the VIP room entrance, he graciously swung the door open, offering me the courtesy of entering ahead of him. Stepping into the room, I found myself enveloped in a space far more expansive than I had anticipated. I scanned the surroundings, searching for any hint of lurking threat, yet finding none as of yet. Only the three imposing suitcases were positioned neatly against the wall, and a stack of papers scattered atop the table."Make yourself comfortable." He wal
It took us forty minutes to reach La Grande Hall from Courtney's mansion. He parked the car in a garage reserved for his car. As soon as he got out of the car, I could feel my muscles tighten up. I was nervous yet curious about what to expect when we got inside. But it wasn't long until the door beside me opened, revealing Courtney, who was now lending a hand for me to get down from my seat. “You ready?I nodded and smiled. "Yes."I smiled and took his offered hand with mine. As soon as we walked into the main entrance, I was immediately greeted by the scent of roses that wafted through the air. The view that greeted us was a fantastic sight. The entire building was decorated with flowers, from the grandiose fountain to the lush flower beds and some plants hanging off in every corner. The floor was marble, which looked so inviting under our feet. But we are walking in the middle of the grand hallway, where red carpets were laid down, making our shoes glint brightly in the light.We c
I smooth my hands down the front of my dress before grazing up my dark red lipstick in the mirror with a look of resignation. My eyes scanned the tawny, wavy hair that framed my face, my new hairstyle. I scrutinized my reflection again to ensure my entire outfit was perfect for tonight. I have to commend Ms. Laura for helping me throughout the whole process of my new transformation. And I can say I’m overly satisfied with what I see before me: an enticing image of myself in a fitted cutout long red charmeuse dress with a slit along my right leg and a deep V in the chest area enough to show off my cleavage. There’s a ribbon tied at the back of my dress.I’ve never been a lover of my looks. I always thought they were unneeded and unworthy of attention. But today is different because I finally appreciate myself. As I narrowed my eyes to look for flaws, stray hairs, specks of dust, or anything else that could detract from my beauty, I found none except my elegance. And yes, I decided to c
It’s been two hours since they sent me back to my room. Alone in the dimly lit room, I find my thoughts consumed by what happened, my weary eyes struggling to resist the call of sleep. I’ve been trying to stop myself from doing what’s on my mind. I wanted to follow Courtney and ask those questions that kept bubbling in my head, especially about his disappearance. But the warning I got from his men was more than enough to convince me that it’s best if I leave him alone for now.In the middle of this train of thought, a knock on the door broke it off.“Come in,” I said softly until one of his men entered my room.“Good evening, Ms. Adeleine.” He bowed slightly. “Sir Courtney wants to see you. He’s waiting for you in his room.”His voice sounded stiff and professional, as it always does when he talks to Courtney. I quickly nodded until he finally walked out.Without hesitation, I stood up from my bed and brushed my hair in front of the mirror. I put some makeup on to conceal any traces o
I am sitting in the corner of the room, watching the scene unfold before me. Courtney has been punishing a guy for seventeen minutes straight. The poor guy hunched over in a corner on his knees as he tried to escape from his. He’s sweating like crazy, shaking even more than normal, and tears swell down both cheeks like a child. His glasses are askew on his nose. There was a blood stain that stretched from his forehead down his neck. It dripped off his chin onto his shirt, pooling beneath his arms. I should have felt sympathy for him, but I'm just enjoying myself watching, knowing that Courtney was doing it for a profound reason."God damn you for soiling your uniforms! You're such a piece of shit!" Courtney's face twisted with aversion as he continued his tirade against the guy, repeatedly kicking out with his foot. The guy was breathing hard, his chest puffing up now and again, but no words came out of his mouth. He just stared at him with so much pain and hatred.It wasn't long unti
"Of course. You don't need to worry about that," I finally answered after a minute of silence until the server arrived and placed our order. My mind was still in deep thought and confusion over what had just been said to me. Why did he say those words? Why he needed to remind me of that? Before my mind could go down even more rabbit hole, I reached out the glass with red tea and took a sip to quell the sudden wave of questions threatening to spill out of my mouth. The warmth of it consoled me a bit.He gave me a short smile in response and didn't say a word. As he organized his plate, I couldn't help but stare at him for a couple more seconds before snapping out of it and eating my food. Our casual conversation continued over dinner as he listened to every word from my mouth. I'm actually more cautious now with him, acting cool as if no thoughts are running through my head. My heart felt something bizarre— a kind of heavy emotion. But I have to conceal it.Perhaps it's my fault for
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