“Ian”, Derrick called again, drawing Ian’s attention after glancing into his phone for the umpteenth time since they met up.“Seriously, dude, are you even listening to me?” Derrick gave him a knowing look. “Why the hell have you got your eyes buried in your phone all day? You’ve got a girlfriend or something? Wait…is the article about you and that girl…what’s her name again… Natalie Howard, was it? Is it true?” Derrick asked, wearing a pensive look, unsure if he got the name of the girl right.“Seriously, I have no damn clue why anyone would think that.” Ian frowned.“I’m pretty sure shopping and hand-in-hand parties are places you go with a girlfriend,” Derrick mumbled. “Nat’s my friend, and that’s it. I haven’t heard the end of it from everyone from school too,” Ian complained, playing with the straw of his cappuccino drink as they both tucked into the corner of the cafe closest to Derrick’s place.“Really? That’s too bad. I thought she was kinda cute,” Derrick tsked. “So, you’ve
“I have absolutely no idea what you mean.” Avery feigned innocence before ignoring Arden and turning back to her mother.The whole world might have been fooled by their silly theatrical love story but she had no intention of playing along with their fucking games.But now that she thinks about it, anytime Arden listened to her or consoled her in the past, he would often tell her everything was going to be just fine once she inherited the company.It became a song he sang to her each time until it became a part of her.True, wanting to take over the company after her father had always been her purpose; she worked for it; it was her life, her dream, and while she had no choice but to give it up, she never liked that she did.But she also had no intention of picking it up because someone offered it to her or to satisfy someone else’s ambition.If she took over the company, it would be for her effort and hard work.“I know you think we abandoned you,” Avery was forced to turn to Arden aga
Avery was forced to resume work earlier than planned following the spreading rumours and speculations about her love life, and since Eloise refused to listen to her and let the PR department handle it.She had to handle it directly, which kept her busy since she immediately instructed her assistant to contact the reporter who was willing to interview her.Since interviews with her family ever since Finn’s death had been constantly turned down, the reporter granted the chance to interview her, almost couldn’t wait.The interview was short, focusing only on how she and her brother were living their lives after their father’s death and how Finn’s death affected them.Avery, although trying to answer the reporter's questions with as much honesty as she could, could only lie through her teeth as she posed a question regarding her relationship.“Regarding the ongoing rumours about your relationship, is it really true you’re in a relationship with your long-time friend Damian Cross?” the rep
Eloise never liked Arden, since she could never guess what he was thinking no matter how much she tried.The second time she met Arden was when she proposed to have Avery removed as the CEO of the group and have Albert replace her since he was far more experienced than she was.Arden showed up to her office the second day. He wasn’t particularly cold or unfriendly to her; instead, he addressed her like he would any other person he’s met.And since he was Finn’s brother, Eloise wanted to treat him with respect at least.Arden had an air of dominance around him and a presence that made one think twice before pissing him off, and when he smiled, the coldness in his expression would make anyone prefer his blank expression over that cunning smile he wore.Arden was even more unpredictable than the weather and for some reason Eloise has always feared that about him since she was very good at reading people but people whose intentions feel so vague like Arden's are dangerous to her.It’s why
“Ian” Images of Avery’s twisted expression to the pleasure he has to offer were more gratifying than he hoped for; the taste of her as they kissed with her arms wrapped around his neck while he was still buried deep inside her was blissful and euphoric; he almost lost it.Ian was sure he wasn’t very interested in sex since he never found himself attracted to any girl before. while he’s found himself close to actually getting laid a few times, his indifference and lack of interest have always been a huge turn-off for girls, even though they always approached him first.It was different this time, being on the same bed with Avery; even without experiencing his rut, it made him feel like an animal in heat; he craved her.His desires grew so much he couldn’t keep his hands to himself, and when Avery finally blessed his efforts, kissing, touching, and claiming him.It felt like a dream he didn’t want to wake up from but he did.Ian woke up with a nasty bedhead and hazy eyes.His face boome
It wasn’t the first time that Avery had seen Ian lost in his lust before; compared to their last time having sex, he was being rather gentle.But his persistence scares Avery. Ian was a guy with monstrous stamina and her body refused to keep up with him each time.Is it because he’s young? Avery wondered while staring lifelessly at Ian’s dishevelled hair as he hugged her drained, weak body.For some reason, Ian liked hugging her with his head on her chest while being wrapped in her arms, which she figured since she woke up in that position each time.He’s like a baby who likes to be cuddled, Avery thought to herself with a smile.Avery didn’t mind it, though, since she liked playing with his rich, lush, curly hair. however…keeping up with him is a problem for sure.Avery, after their few times, realised how much Ian was holding back the first time they had sex; it was so pleasurable and enjoyable that her body craved more but never this exhausting.She wasn’t sure how satisfaction and