Chapter 3

I can't remember the last time happiness came to me. Everything seemed bleak, primarily when I could no longer determine my future. Yes, ever since that man gave Mr. Brams the fifty million, he took control of my life.

After saying his words, that man was even more unwilling to let me out of his grasp. He made me sit on his lap. I could inhale the intoxicating scent of Mr. T's body. For a few seconds, he ignored me for the almost-empty cigar.

Finally, the hand wrapped around my waist began moving closer to our position. My body was too close to his, I was even having trouble breathing due to nerves.

"Mr, what are you going to do?" I asked curiously.

I wanted to be prepared if he gave an unexpected attack. Maybe I could fight back a little. However, resistance is not a thing a rich man likes. I'm sure he will use his power to make things easy.

I feel Mr. T's fingers begin to reach for my face. He touched me gently, giving me a sensation that spurred my heart.

"Mr..i-I beg you. Let me be free," I pleaded softly.

The man was not a good listener. "Say it one more time, darling."

Right after that, his face came closer slowly until there was no space between our lips. I felt his softness pecking and playing on my lip area. I don't know what happened. My brain seemed to be affected by his touch. I didn't even have the will to resist or rebel.

I must admit, Mr. T is very good at it. I could feel his softness playing with my lower lip until I could feel his tongue starting to absorb the inner area.

"Hmph." I've been having trouble breathing since he pressed his lips against mine.

As Mr. T seemed to know, I held my breath and gave myself room to regain air. After releasing his kiss, I could see the green bead that was so seductive. I'm sure the man is very handsome despite the mask.

The atmosphere became awkward, and I felt embarrassed after what he did. I felt ashamed of myself after saying that about chastity.

Suddenly, Mr. T changed his position and lowered me from his lap.

"Follow me," he asked as he moved from that position.

Without answering him, I walked along. However, Mr. T didn't let me stay there and hugged my waist. We walked until we reached a basement, where a luxury car was now our means of transportation.

"Get in." Mr. T didn't say much, and now we were in the same car.

I didn't dare look at him; my mixed feelings and fear made me weak. However, unexpectedly, Mr. T took off his mask and allowed me to see his perfect good looks.

I could tell that Mr. T was the most handsome of all the men I had met. How perfect the shape of his eyes, nose, and firm jaw.

"Are you done enjoying my good looks?" The question made me bow my head.

I'm sure, right now, my face is like a boiled crab. No, I can't show it to Mr. T. I don't want him to think I'm an impressionable girl. I have to get out of this shackle.

I don't know where he took me. All I know is that a few minutes had passed, and we were still on the city streets. But that didn't last long. The car's pace reduced, and Mr. T turned the wheel to enter a tall, luxurious building on the left side of the road.

The car passed in front of the lobby but didn't stop. It came to an extraordinary road, like the one leading to the basement. Sure enough, it was a unique parking lot on the top floor.

Right after the car stopped, Mr. T got out, and so did I. He walked towards the special elevator door that said. He walked towards a special elevator door that said VIP Access. I also saw two tall and prominent men in front of the elevator door. They were wearing black suits with matching glasses. Both saluted and welcomed Mr. T.

"Good evening, Chairman," they greeted together.

The call sent chills down my spine. It seemed to announce the man's power. The title of chairman is not just something someone can have. What did Mr. T do?

When we were in the elevator, Mr. T stood before me with a straight face. I could tell this man worked out a lot. It can be seen from his perfect posture. The sight scared me even more. He could do anything without me being able to resist.

Nervous, my body suddenly shook again. My heart beat twice as fast, especially when evil thoughts kept popping up.

DING!

The sound of the elevator woke me up and made us step outside as the doors opened again. The elevator door was directly connected to a penthouse. This place was so luxurious and classy. It was the first time I saw such a beautiful residence from the inside.

My steps stopped in front of the door to the room. I saw Mr. T walk in there and turned to look at me sharply. "What are you waiting for? Come in!" he said.

I nervously stepped into the room that looked spacious. It even looked like my previous house was as big as this room. The room had a large bed, and it looked comfortable. Mr. T pulled my hand and got my body under him. My heart was beating faster. I could see Mr. T's face, but a second later, my eyes closed. I was so scared that I didn't dare to look at him directly.

"W-what are you going to do?" I asked, still with my eyes closed.

The man didn't answer, and I could feel the rush of his breath as it blew into my face. I ventured to refuse, trying to keep nothing from happening this time.

"M-mr T, please stop. I-I can't do it. I just want to give my body to the person I love. I beg you, don't do that to me."

Unexpectedly, when I opened my eyes, Mr. T changed his position by sitting beside me. His eyes kept looking at me as if I was about to change my mind.

"We are meant to be together." His words were incomprehensible to me.

I just shook my head to answer him, but somehow, this relationship seemed strange. Something made me want to hold on to it, but what was it?

Mr. T continued to stare at my innocent face. Of course, I didn't want him to think that I was an easy woman to get. I saw him sigh, and his lips moved again. My mind was filled with dark feelings, and whatever sentence he was about to say made my heart race even more.  

"Thane," he called out, staring at me as if waiting for a reply.

The look in Thane's eyes made my lips move as if there was a command to answer him. I felt confused and said, as soon as Thane tilted his head without looking away.

"E-Elinor, my name is Elinor." In the end, I said my name without him asking.

After I answered, he came back closer. His hand reached out to touch me, but I quickly dodged and made him stop.

"I'll wait for you to ask." Thane looked calm and didn't show his annoyance that I refused. Then, he continued his sentence. "Whatever you want, I will fulfill, Elin."

What did he just say? How could a man of wealth and power wait for me? What did he hope to gain by buying me from Mr. Brams?

That handsome, flat-faced man seemed to make the atmosphere tense. My body felt frozen at his words.

Am I being lucky? Mr. Thane didn't. He stopped his action to fuck me. How relieved I was, should I be grateful?

Just now, I was relieved by Mr. Thane's attitude. However, again, he planted a kiss on my lips. This time, different from before, his kiss was more profound, making me feel like I wanted more.

After releasing the kiss, I heard Mr. Thane say, "You are the Mistress of this penthouse, Elin."

He again made me look like a fool, the umpteenth sentence he uttered without any burden. Yes, of course, because he controlled all of this. Still, I didn't understand the meaning of that sentence.