Novels by Lizzy Aik

LorettaAsher and I talked the entire way home, light teasing, shared laughter. He is dropping me off at my place after taking me out for dinner. After everything that had happened earlier in his office, we argued, then somehow ended up apologising to each other. I told him to stop trying to pry into my personal life, that whatever he wanted to know, he could just ask me. I did, however, avoid the debt conversation, mostly because I still didn’t have an answer for it.If we hadn’t been in the office earlier, I probably would have found out what makeup sex feels like. Still, our make-out session was insane. Asher assured me that one day soon, we will make good on that office fantasy.Thank God his office is soundproof, because I’m definitely a screamer.He reached for my hand, brushing his thumb across my knuckles.“You know,” he said quietly, “I’m going to miss you tonight.”I smiled faintly, turning to the window. “You will survive, Mr Prescott.”“I’m not so sure, Miss Astor.” His to

AsherI walked into my office, slamming the door hard behind me. I have avoided this meeting with George for a very long time. However, as a savvy businessman who has managed to stay at the top for years, I have learnt to separate sentiment from business. His company’s performance in the tech sector was too good to ignore, that was the only reason I agreed to meet him.How dare he, in the middle of a meeting where I was struggling to tolerate his presence, bring up his mother?That woman is dead to me, I have no interest in seeing her, no desire to forgive her. I never want our paths to cross again. Anyone who thinks they can use her name to reach me clearly doesn’t know who they are dealing with.After all these years, she suddenly wants to reach out? The same woman who abandoned me, who left Dad broken after deceiving him and nearly destroying his life? If not for Grandma, we would have lost everything. The company and our reputation were hanging by a thread. I had to keep a very

Loretta By the time the clock struck four, my stomach was in knots, I had spent the last hour double checking the documents Asher asked for, trying not to think about the man we were about to meet. His name alone makes my skin crawl, I wish I didn’t resume today to escape this meeting with his creepy ass. But there’s nothing he could do to me again, I am no longer his employee who he can intimidate. “Are the files ready?” Asher’s voice pulled me back to the present.“Yes, sir,” I replied quietly, straightening the stack in my hand.He gave a short nod and started towards the conference room while I followed behind him. George Owell was already there when we entered, seated comfortably like he owned the place. He stood when Asher walked in, his expression shifting from polite to stunned the moment his eyes landed on me.“Well, well,” he said with a mocking smile. “Loretta Astor, What are the odds? You are working here now?” His eyes swept over me with fake amusement. “Secretary, yo

LorettaStepping back into the office after a few days off feels like I have been away forever. I hate to admit it, but I kind of missed being here. Maybe it’s just because I missed Asher.As soon as I walked out of the elevator and onto our floor, Logan met me halfway and pulled me into a hug like I had been gone for months.“What’s with the hug? Did you miss me that much?” I teased.“Of course I did. No one to bother me with early morning or lunch gossips,” he said, pulling back. “I called you all through last night, but you didn’t pick up.”“Well, since I was coming back to work today, I decided to sleep like a baby. I left my phone on DND,” I said, flipping my hair dramatically.“Well, if your phone wasn’t on DND, you would know Mr. Prescott is having a meeting with your old boss this afternoon,” he said sarcastically.I froze. “Wait, what? Mr Owell is coming here today?” Holy shit! The last thing I need is for him to show up and start talking about how I got fired from his comp

AsherThe office feels strangely empty without Loretta. I have gotten so used to having her around that I keep glancing at her corner, even though I know she isn’t there. It’s been two days since we got back from Paris, and I can’t stop thinking about her. She’s been distant ever since that night I took her to dinner. The flight back to New York was quiet and even more cold. Every time I tried to talk to her, she answered in that clipped, professional tone, like we were back to being strangers again.Ever since the night I told Loretta that I had my PI look into her, things haven’t been the same. She didn’t take it well, told me to fuck off and got angry that I invaded her privacy. I can’t blame her for being upset, but I have never been the kind of man to take risks without knowing who I am dealing with. Whether it’s business or personal, I need to protect my reputation. I don’t like surprises.Still, my PI didn’t find much, nothing about her marriage, if she hadn’t mentioned it he

LorettaThe car came to a stop, and I blinked at the view ahead. I hadn’t expected this, I thought we were heading back home. An open stretch of soft white sand, the calm sea just a few feet away, and dozens of golden lanterns swaying gently in the evening breeze.,“Asher…” I breathed out, my voice barely above a whisper. “ this is breathtaking, What is this place?” I marveled. He stepped around to open my door himself, a smile tugging at his lips. “A place I thought you would like, I wanted your short stay in Paris to be memorable, even though we are here for work.” A low table sits on the sand, covered with a white cloth and surrounded by soft brown cushions. Dozens of candles form a glowing circle around it, their light flickering warmly in the gentle breeze. Glass lanterns and bottles on the table add its aesthetic.I followed him toward the setup, my heels sinking slightly into the sand. The table was scattered with White roses, crystal glasses, and silver cutlery. A chilled