Chapter: Twenty million dollarsViolet The car ride was silent. Alec didn’t say anything, and I was grateful for that. I didn’t have the strength to form words, let alone respond to anyone. Everything felt frustrating. All I wanted was a hot shower, a few minutes of good sleep, and a chance to forget the last twenty-four hours had even happened. I leaned my head against the glass, staring out at the blur of people moving along the sidewalks. After a moment, my eyelids were starting to slip shut. If I closed my eyes for a few seconds, Alec probably wasn’t going to kidnap me. He looked sane enough, but then again, was anyone close to Hades actually sane? Still, if he tried anything, I’d fight back. I was just about to drift off when my phone rang, the vibration startling me. I opened my eyes and glanced at the caller ID. Penelope. Oh, right. She’d called me so many times last night. I’d been too distracted to message her back this morning. Penelope rarely called like that unless something was wrong, she k
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Chapter: Violet is a woman I will make mine at all costHades I watched her figure retreat, the sway of her hips as she walked away, and a dark chuckle rumbled from my chest. Fuck, that woman.Desire burned inside me. Every time she pushed me away, every time she fought me, it only made me want her more. I wanted to drag her back in here, bend her over the table, and fuck the fire right out of her. Tame that mouth, and that defiance, until all she could do was scream my name.My tongue swept across my lower lip.The sound of footsteps pulled me from the thought. Naomi entered, her face soft but her eyes sharp with disappointment. Without a word, she handed me a small towel. I took it, wiping the water from my face, then running it through my soaked hair.She sighed. “Are you really going through this route, Mr. Hades?”There was hurt in her tone, as though she expected better from me. I’d met Naomi when I was five, she’d been my nanny back then. By that time, so many others had already quit because of me. I thought it was fun to mess wi
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-11
Chapter: Fuck you, Hades Sinclair
Violet “I’ll give you anything you want if you sleep with me and become my sugar baby.”That was exactly how I’d expected this conversation to go today.I mean, with Hades, you had to be prepared for anything. He was unpredictable. But of all the things he could have said, of all the games he could have played, never in my wildest nightmares would I have expected him to look me in the eye and say, marry me.What the hell was this? A joke? A prank? Some twisted way to humiliate me?My brain blanked. My mouth hung open. I just sat there staring at him, frozen, with the glass of water still clutched in my hand like an idiot.Without warning, my fingers went slack.The glass slipped from my hand and hit the table with a loud clink, water spilling across the wood in an instant.The sound jolted me back to myself. My heart leapt violently into my throat. “Oh, god, I’m sorry,” I blurted, my voice trembling. I scrambled forward, reaching for the glass with shaking hands, desperate to fix th
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-10
Chapter: Would you like to work for me?Violet “Feed me, princess.”The deep voice echoed across the dining table, and I stared at him as if he’d just grown two heads. My eyes flicked from his mischievous face to the strawberry, and immediately every warning bell in my head screamed trap. This was definitely another trap. I told myself but my treacherous gaze dropped to his lips. Those infuriatingly pink, and kissable lips. I imagined them sinking into the strawberry, the juice dripping down the corner of his mouth, his tongue darting out to lick it away—I squeezed my thighs together under the table. Which was a big mistake, because his eyes dropped too, as if he could see right through the wood.My cheeks flamed, and I shook my head quickly, snatched up the plate, and shoved it toward him. “H-here, you can feed yourself.”He glanced at the plate with disinterest before looking back at me, lips curling into something dangerously smug. “My hand hurts. Why don’t you help me out?” he drawled, shamelessly parting his lips a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-09
Chapter: Feed me, princessViolet I think I might have died, gone to heaven, and come back to earth.That was the only explanation.I blinked, staring at nothing in particular, the spoon still hanging near my mouth. I sipped the last bit of juice from the spoon, savoring it. Yes. This was it. Death, heaven, resurrection, all in one bite.Naomi’s hands gripped her apron tightly as she stood a few feet away, watching me nervously. “What happened? Is it bad?”I looked at her, blinked again, then set the spoon down on the table. My mouth fell open in a soft gasp.Naomi’s eyes widened, her hand flying to her chest as if she had failed me. Even Hades turned his head slightly, curiosity flickering in his eyes.Naomi rushed out, “Give me a few minutes, I’ll clean this up and make something better for you—”“No.” The word shot out of my mouth before I could stop it.Naomi froze, staring at me in surprise. My face burned as reality hit me. I was overreacting. I coughed, pressing a hand to my lips to hide my embarrassmen
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-08
Chapter: Let’s eat breakfastViolet Naomi was saying something, her cheerful voice flowing in the background, but I wasn’t listening. My attention was on the house.Woah.Just when I thought no mansion could outdo Matthew’s, this one proved me wrong. The house was both massive and elegant, with paintings on the walls that probably cost more than my life. It was the kind of place you could easily get lost in if you weren’t careful.I shouldn’t have been surprised. I’d wondered about Hades’ wealth before, but after learning who he truly was, it all made sense. Of course he lived like this. The Sinclairs weren’t just rich, they were old money. So rich that even other wealthy families looked like pocket change beside them. And from what I’d learned, Hades left home young, cutting ties with his own father, yet still managed to build an empire of his own. Some even said his fortune had surpassed the Sinclair family itself.“Here we are,” Naomi’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.I turned to her, a little confused.
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Chapter: You’re disgustingGrayson My chest was beating too fast, each thud slamming against my ribs as if trying to break free. Sweat trickled down my forehead, soaking the edge of my hairline. My hands were clenched so tightly they hurt, but I couldn’t let go. The sound of the elevator doors closing echoed across the restaurant. Only then did I breathe. I leaned forward, gripping the edge of the table with both hands just to keep my legs from giving out. Impossible. My head swam, thought after thought crashing into each other until I could barely sort them out. Impossible. Never in my life did I imagine I would come face to face with that demon. All my life I had avoided him. I knew Apollo Reed didn’t like me, and I accepted it. I stayed away, and removed the very idea of doing business with him, no matter how much I wanted it. Everyone knew the truth, dangerous as he was, Apollo Reed was the best man in the country to do business with. He had connections and power that reached into every industry. He
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-11
Chapter: Didn’t your father raise you the right way, kid?Apollo When her name left my lips, the room fell silent.Father and son stared at me, starstruck, as if I’d just spoken in tongues, scrambling to process my words. I didn’t look away. My face remained the same as I met their stunned gazes.Grayson finally broke the silence. “What…”Before he could form more, Charles snapped out of his daze. He shoved his father aside, and the old man stumbled, shocked by the sudden burst of strength. Charles stormed toward me, his hands slamming down on the table.His voice cracked. “D–did you just say Grace? How do you know my fiancee?”That word.Fiancee.It left a bitter taste on my tongue. My jaw ticked, and my gaze darkened as I looked at this trembling, clueless boy who had no right to even utter her name.“Fiancee?” I repeated, my voice flat but dangerous.Charles swallowed hard. I could see the fear in his eyes, and the instinct to back away from me, but he forced himself to stay, clenching his fists.“Yes,” he said, voice louder than before.
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Chapter: A half-priced Barbie knockoff
Grace“Cheers!”The sound echoed through the restaurant as glasses clinked together. I forced a smile, watching everyone around the table beam with excitement. Mr. Aiden especially looked completely gone, his face flushed, and his laughter too loud.I lowered my glass without taking a sip.Beside me, River tilted his head slightly, his glass raised. He looked down at me, an eyebrow arched.I caught his look and let out an awkward laugh. “Oh, I don’t drink. I mean, I’m not supposed to.”River set his glass back on the table. His lips curved into a small smile. “Not supposed to?”Heat crept up my neck, and I pressed my hands to my thighs under the table. Memories slammed into me before I could stop them. Every time I got drunk, it always led me back to Apollo. And every time, it ended the same way, I lost control, forgot he was my boss, and let that reckless side of me crawl out. I would beg him to touch me, humiliating myself over and over again. Alcohol wasn’t just bad, it was my enem
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-10
Chapter: Stay away from herApollo The man across from me raised an eyebrow, repeating my words slowly. “Touch what is yours?”He looked surprised, almost confused, as though the very idea were both impossible and foolish.Grayson drew in a deep breath, steadying himself. “With all due respect, Mr. Reed, I’ve been in this world long enough to know who to challenge and who to avoid. And of all people, I would never dare cross the Reeds, especially you, the man everyone fears.”His gaze was calculating, studying me to uncover the problem. He appeared calm on the surface, yet I noticed the faint tremor in his fingers as they gripped the armrest of his chair.He was holding himself together well. Better than most.Most men who had even an inkling that they’d wronged me would already be on their knees, stammering apologies, and begging to be spared. Grayson, however, still held my gaze, and forced his voice steady, even while his body betrayed him. I had to give him that, he was composed.But his son…I shifted my g
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-09
Chapter: I’m very interested in youGraceThe moment I stepped into the Korean-styled restaurant, I regretted it.Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t because of the restaurant itself. If anything, I loved the decor. The wooden partitions, the lantern lights, the faint scent of grilled meat in the air, it reminded me of all the nights I used to stay up watching Korean dramas, wishing I could just teleport into their worlds.So, that wasn’t the problem.The problem was the people. Because the second I walked through the door, every pair of eyes inside the restaurant landed on me.I froze, blinking like an idiot.Weren’t we supposed to be meeting the PR team? That should’ve been, what, twenty people? Maybe less? But from the way this place looked, there were easily more than thirty. What the hell? Was the entire company here?My throat went dry. I hated crowds. All I wanted now was to turn around, grab River’s arm, and bolt before anyone noticed me. But then River stepped in after me, shutting the door behind him, and paused as
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-08
Chapter: He looked nothing like a manApollo “Good evening, sir. It’s an honour to have you at our establishment.”Two men at the entrance bowed slightly as I stepped out of the car. Their voices were too eager. I didn’t bother looking at them, my gaze fixed on the tall glass building looming over us. My expression stayed cold.Out of the corner of my eye, I saw them swallow, glancing nervously at Austin who was standing behind me. Austin shook his head, as if asking them not to push it. They backed down instantly.My mind wasn’t here, it hasn’t been since earlier in the office.I lost my mind today. I couldn’t control myself and ended up having sex with Grace in my office like I’d been starving for her. I used her mouth until she was drooling around me, bent her over my desk and fucked her so hard the wood creaked under us. I didn’t stop until her legs were shaking and she could barely stand. But what kept circling in my thoughts wasn’t the way she moaned or trembled beneath me, it was that kiss.A mistake I almost allo
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-08
Chapter: Chapter 156| She has a death wish
Xander I opened my eyes. Everything was a blur, and the world spun around me. My body felt like dead weight against the mattress, refusing to respond. My face was damp with sweat. This was the aftereffect of the drug. The only sleeping drug that could actually knock me out, but the price was paralysis. A few seconds where I was nothing more than a prisoner in my own body. I let my gaze drift to the window. It was bright outside. I stared at the ceiling. How exhausting. After a moment, I flexed my fingers, feeling the stiffness in my joints fade. With effort, I pushed myself up. Normally, I shouldn’t be able to stand for an hour, but my body had already adapted to the drug. I swung my legs over the side of the bed, sliding my feet into the slippers. My shirt clung to my skin, damp with sweat. Annoyed, I tugged it off and tossed it onto the bed before heading to the bathroom. I splashed cold water on my face, brushed my teeth, and stepped into the shower. Running a hand through
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-29
Chapter: Chapter 155| An audition party
RosaI stared at the photographs on the table, my expression indifferent. My legs were crossed, one foot bouncing lazily as I skimmed through them. Levi stopped in front of me, shifting slightly, his face tinged red. “Dr. Rosa, I brought your favourite mint ice cream on my way here.”I glanced up at the big cup in his hands. My eyes flickered to the side, catching Elijah nudging Asher with a knowing grin. “She’s becoming more popular every day,” Elijah muttered under his breath. “You should improve on your moves.”Asher ignored him, as if he were spouting nonsense.Levi hesitated when I didn't say anything. “I’m sorry for getting it without your permission. I didn’t kno—”I smiled, taking the ice cream from him. “Thank you, Levi. I was craving some.”He sighed in relief. I peeled off the lid and scooped a bite with the tiny plastic spoon, letting out a small moan at the taste.“Oh, how’s your older brother?” I asked, eyes still on the photographs. “He’s still going for his checkups,
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Chapter: Chapter 154| We will never betray her Rosa “Hahahaha!” I laughed, my stomach aching from the effort. I clutched my wine glass tightly, trying to keep it from spilling all over my black hoodie and sweatpants. But the more I looked at the three boys in front of me, the harder it was to stop. "How long are you going to laugh for?" Asher asked. I wiped a tear from the corner of my eye, barely catching my breath. "Hah, until I’m satisfied." He scoffed, clearly not amused, which only made it worse. I took a deep breath, shaking my head as I tried to regain composure. "Okay, let me get this straight," I said, holding up a hand. "Elijah and Roman decided to play thief and steal Mia's purse. But then, just like a badly written action movie, our hero, Asher, swooped in and stopped it?" “Yes. How many times am I going to repeat myself?” "Haha. Men," I sighed between giggles. "Sometimes, I seriously wonder what goes on in their heads." Elijah huffed. "It was a perfectly good plan, you know." I arched my brow, smirking. "L
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-28
Chapter: Chapter 153| Mia, the actress
Mia I stared at the man in front of me. He was too attractive. So much so that my brain struggled to function properly. Xander and this man were both devastatingly good-looking, but in completely different ways. Xander’s beauty was something rare. He looked dignified, refined, almost otherworldly. He looked like he belonged in a painting, a masterpiece that captured everyone's attention. He didn’t need to do anything to make women fall for him, his mere existence was enough. But this man was the kind of beautiful that made you sin. His presence alone was sinful. He was temptation wrapped in leather and tattoos. Everything about him screamed dangerous. "Who the fuck are you?!" The leader of the robbers spun around, aiming his gun at the man. But before he could do anything, his companion froze, his eyes widening in sheer terror. “T-That man… he’s Asher.” The leader stiffened, his face losing all color. "Oh my god," the second man whispered. "What are we going to do?" So, his n
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-27
Chapter: Chapter 152| Second best
Mia “You’re so beautiful in person, Mia,” she said warmly.I smiled politely, glancing up from my plate as Mrs. Smith beamed at me.“Oh, thank you, Mrs. Smith.” I returned the smile. “You’re too kind. You’re even more beautiful than I am.”The middle-aged woman laughed, touching her face lightly. “Well, we old folks can’t lose to you young ones.”Beside me, my mother chimed in with her usual charm. “Oh, what are you saying, old folks? You’re very young and beautiful, Mrs. Smith. Sometimes, I have to put in extra effort when dressing up because I don’t want you to outshine me.”Mrs. Smith waved her off playfully. “Oh, really? Well, I’ve been using this new cream lately.”My mother’s eyes lit up. “Really? What kind of cream?”Mrs. Smith leaned in slightly, as if sharing a secret. “Don’t tell anyone, okay? The cream isn’t widely available yet, so all the rich ladies are scrambling to get their hands on it.”My mother eagerly nodded. “Of course, I won’t tell.”Mrs. Smith smiled. “It’s ca
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-27
Chapter: Chapter 151|Your time is up
RosaThe maintenance worker leaned down, extending his hand. “Dr. Rosa, can you raise your hand higher so I can pull you up?”I stretched my arm as high as I could, but my fingers barely brushed his. Damn it. I bent my knees slightly, ready to jump and try again when a strong arm wrapped around my waist.I paused at the sudden touch. Before I could react, Xander lifted me effortlessly, one hand securely gripping my waist, the other... resting firmly on my ass.“....”Don’t look at him, Rosa. Don’t you dare.I clenched my jaw, focusing on the open hatch above. But my body betrayed me. Curiosity won, and I glanced down.Xander met my gaze, as if this was the most normal thing in the world. He raised an eyebrow. “Are you not going to raise your hands?”I smiled playfully. “Mr. Xander, it's not that I'm complaining, but are you perhaps using this opportunity to—” I felt his fingers press ever so slightly “Keep talking like that, and I might reconsider my help, Dr. Rosa.”I chuckled and
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-27
Chapter: She wants to harm me!ChloeThere were many things Amelia had done to me. Many things one woman should never do to another. And yet, she did them all without hesitation.The funny thing was, I never truly hated her for any of those things. Why would I? She wouldn’t be the first person I had trusted who betrayed me. She wouldn’t be the first woman Logan found himself interested in either. But there was one thing, I could never forgive, and forget.It was the day I learned how truly dangerous women could be.Amelia had sex with Logan while I was screaming in pain, blood soaking down my legs. Even if she wanted him so badly, even if she wanted to secure her place in his bed, she didn’t have to keep moving on top of him while I begged for help. She didn’t have to look down at me with that gleam in her eyes, satisfaction curling her lips as she saw me suffer.Even if Logan refused to help, she could’ve called someone, but she didn’t. Instead, she let me crawl across the cold floor, trembling, my voice hoarse f
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-10
Chapter: I’d just messed with the wrong woman?
Amelia One thing I’ve always known about this world, if you want to survive, no, if you want to win, you can’t wait for mercy. You have to carve your own way through, even if it means dragging others down along with you. Weakness doesn’t get you anywhere. Pity doesn’t feed you.That’s why I never hesitated the first time I seduced Logan White.Some people would call it betrayal, seducing the husband of the woman who once helped me when I was nothing but dirt on the floor. But to me? Logan wasn’t Chloe’s husband. He was an opportunity. He was the gateway to the kind of life I deserved, the life I had been craving for since I was a girl.A comfortable, luxurious, and secure life.Chloe could play her little saintly games all she wanted, seeing the good in people, helping them, only to get stabbed in the back. I wasn’t like her. I knew from a young age that kindness was just another word for foolishness.For me, men were like pawns, and puppets. Pull the right strings, show them they’re
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-07
Chapter: We’ll stand by your sideChloe“I’m telling you, she hit her head. Maybe the memory loss is worse, her whole personality might have changed with her memory.”“I also think so. It’s like she became a completely different person. I mean, she was always obedient, but this is different. I’ve never seen her act so calmly.”“What is she planning?”“You know, who cares if she’s different? She’s exactly as we always wanted her. It’s good for us, Mother. Let’s use her as our slave.” Their laughter echoed in the living room.I stayed in the kitchen, knife gliding through onions. An apron was tied neatly around my waist, and I smiled, humming a soft tune as if the ridicule outside these walls didn’t exist. The maids glanced at me from the corners of their eyes. They knew what was being said in the other room, and by now they must have expected me to break down, fidget, and shrink like before, but instead, I acted indifferent.“Please, pass me the salt,” I said lightly.The head cook handed it to me, her movements hesi
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-03
Chapter: This was only the first move on the chessboard.
Chloe“You just need to act normal. Don’t show any signs that will make them suspicious. Just a few more days, Chloe. You can do it.”Stella’s voice replayed in my head as the car rolled to a stop in front of the looming mansion.I turned my head, staring out the tinted window. The sight before me was unchanged. The mansion stood there, its walls carrying memories I could never scrub clean. Normally, on the way back here, my pulse would quicken, my stomach tightening with disgust, but not today.Today, I felt nothing.I exhaled slowly and dragged my hand through my hair. A few more days. That was what Tristain and Stella had promised me. A few more days until Tristan’s plan was set into motion, until my mother and I were free.I didn’t know if the plan would work. I didn’t know if this would be my last chance, or just another cruel game fate would play with me. But I did know one thing, I would not let this chance slip through my fingers.My hands clenched in my lap, my nails pressin
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-31
Chapter: You must really like him
ChloeThe warmth of the morning sun slipped past the curtains, soft rays brushing against my face. I stirred, groaning lightly as I blinked through the sleep. For a moment, everything felt peaceful, but the memories of last night rushed back all at once, chasing the last traces of sleep away. My heart skipped a beat.I turned my head quickly to the other side of the bed, it was empty. The sheets beside me were cold. Alexander was gone.Slowly, I leaned back against the wall, dragging the blanket higher over my bare body. My lips parted slightly, breath catching when I recalled every detail. Last night, after that conversation, we had made love.I had been so sure I wouldn’t be able to stay silent, and that someone would hear me, but Alexander had been relentless, his lips always on mine, always stealing my voice. The way he kissed me, the way he held me, every sound I tried to make was swallowed by him. He hadn’t let me go.And when it was over, he carried me to bed and stayed until
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-27
Chapter: The five piecesChloe His words were too specific. Five pieces. My stomach tightened as my eyes lingered on the small figures in his hand. It wasn’t random.There were five people who had made my life unbearable, who had taken every ounce of joy and made it into misery.Logan, my father, my brother, my mother-in-law, and my sister-in-law.How did he know?I looked at him. There were too many things about Alexander I’d tried to ignore. Too many times he’d looked at me like he already knew the truth before I opened my mouth. He knew things I never told him.How did he even know I was here, in this hospital?Mr. White would have buried this from the public. Just like years ago, when he erased the truth of my miscarriage, and silenced the press about how I could never give birth again.The White family was old money. They had the kind of power that could make anything vanish, rewriting it however they pleased. And I was barely more than a ghost, someone people knew existed, yet never truly saw.No one w
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