LOGINTHANE
“Why the hell did you let her go, Thane?” Noah’s voice followed me as I headed toward the elevator. I didn’t respond at first, but then he grabbed my arm, forcing me to stop.
“Can you just slow down and listen to me?” he demanded, almost yelling, though he caught himself when the security guards shot him a glare sharp enough to cut glass. I should have just told them to blacklist him the last time he stumbled into my office drunk after Tiara broke up with him. Too bad for him, they might break up again after today.
“You don’t seriously mean what you said to Rachel, do you?”
“Look,” I said, dragging a hand through my hair. “If you care about her, go find her. She chose to go with someone she only just met today. Am I the crazy one here?”
He sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. “It’s your fault. You just let her walk away like that. Rachel shouldn’t be with Wendy, Thane. You know that.”
Really? Like I didn’t know. The same person who deliberately brought her along as some kind of life-saver now suddenly thinks she’s evil?
“That’s on you, because you caused all of it. Find someone else to mess with and stop bothering me,” I growled, turning back to my work.
“That’s just your anger talking, Thane. I know you.”
“I bet you don’t know I’m calling security on you if you don’t get the hell out of this building,” I shot back without even glancing at him.
Everyone had decided to ruin my day, and that stubborn brat made it even worse. I had thought Sarah said she’s a sweet, obedient girl, but now I wasn’t even sure she was the same one I’d liked that night. Well, not that she exactly showed a ‘good girl’ vibe
God. Don’t even think about it, Thane. Rachel’s way below your league, and she’s your damn stepsister.
The elevator dinged. I stepped out and made my way to my office.
It was modest… Cut that crap… It was the smallest in the building. Pops didn’t care how long it took; he demanded you earn whatever position he put you in, and I'm doing just that. I worked like every other employee, even though I was next in line to his seat.
I flopped into my chair, finally thinking I might be able to forget Rachel for a few minutes. I scrolled through my contacts, looking for Wendy when I realized I didn’t even have her number saved anymore.
Hell. Just let her be, man, my brain screamed.
Then, a knock sounded at the door.
I looked up.
Dammmnnn… Hot Nina.
The red suit hugged every curve, every perfect line that had a way of driving me insane. She strolled in, confident, as if she owned the room.
“Am I disturbing someone?” she asked, perched at the doorway.
No way. Nina. Even if she were a hurricane, I’d rather give it all up to have her in my arms right now, I thought as she made her way toward my desk.
“Since when do you ask, Nina?” I said, smirking.
She blushed, just a little, and leaned on the desk. Two hands gripped the edge as she inched forward, just enough to make me notice the open spot I shouldn’t see unless we were in a hotel.
“You’re distracting me, Nina. You know you’re not supposed to seduce me at the office.”
“Who am I to stop you if your eyes keep wandering?” she countered, playful and teasing.
I shot to my feet, circling the desk until I was in front of her. My hand moved to the last button of her shirt, that one spot she left deliberately undone.
“You don’t want people asking why my father’s personal assistant keeps visiting the intern’s office,” I warned, though my voice was low betraying all the constraints I had left.
She raised a brow, and her hand slid along my waist. “Forgotten something?” Her touch lingered, too close, too dam close to that part. “Your father asked me to teach you well.”
Her hand dropped lower, to a place it shouldn’t, and I felt my breath catch. I almost choked on my saliva, clutching her wrist instantly.
“Fuck. Stop, Nina,” I whispered, my voice rough.
“I want just one quickie, Thane,” she murmured, her lips brushing my ear, sending electricity straight down my spine. “I won’t moan. I promise.”
A grin spread across my lips. Nina knew exactly how to wake the demon in me. She was exactly type. You know, reckless, confident, and irresistibly sexy and just as tall as me.
Only that my father would kill me before she could be my girlfriend, especially since she was older, but I didn’t care. Not one bit.
I pinched her nose playfully. “You’re being a very, very bad girl.”
She chuckled and, without another word, dragged me straight to the restroom.
“We need to have it from the back. That's faster.”
She didn't argue. She just leaned on the sink and spread those legs wide for me to come in.
Just one struck inside her, my eyes rolled backwards. That wave of pleasure scattering any sanity left inside me. I gripped her waist and thrusted deeper until I was touching her walls.
“Four seconds left, Thane.” She moaned softly.
I didn’t stop. I thrusted deeper and deeper until a thought flashed in my head.
What if Wendy says something she shouldn't to Rachel? She wouldn't right?
“Go faster, Thane. You're almost there.”
Nina gingered me on and I swear, I wanted to tear the thought of Rachel off my mind but… I couldn't.
I pulled out of Nina at once and rested my weight on her back.
She didn't give me a minute before she turned to face me.
“You can’t stop now. I haven't released yet.”
I exhaled hard. “Let’s just stop here, Nina. We'll finish this off after work.”
I started zipping up when she held me. “Are you joking right now? You haven't even cum yet.”
Yeah and that's gonna be a big deal for me later but I can’t do anything about that guy down there that wasn’t hard anymore.
“We'll continue later, hmm?” I assured her.
She wanted to argue but fortunately, she didn't. She pulled up her panties and we left the toilet.
“I'll wait until nine as usual.”
She said the moment we reached my office. I nodded, stranglely not feeling excited like I should be.
I think it's because I'm just worried that Rachel is gonna do something insane.
Plus Wendy has a weird way of blowing things up in the strangest way and if Rachel has decided to play the I'm-in-control card then I better find a way of letting her not screw this up.
RACHEL“Uhm… sorry.” The strange guy spoke quickly. “I’m sorry.”I didn’t say anything. I just forced a polite smile and nodded before trying to walk away.“You’re Rachel, right?”That stopped me in my tracks. I turned back slowly. He looked Asian. Or maybe mixed. I didn’t want to assume. But if a stranger knows my name, I should probably care.“Do I—”“Mayor Han's son,” he cut in quickly. “You still don’t remember?”Simon introduced me to too many people tonight. There’s no way I could remember all their faces. I squinted slightly, pretending something was clicking in my head.But… Nothing.“I’m sorry. I don’t,” I said with a soft smile. “But I hope you’re enjoying the party… sir?”“God…” He snorted. “Did you just call me sir?”He laughed, placing his wine glass on a nearby table.“If that ‘sir’ is a filler. I guess Jae Hyun is better.” He stretched out his hand. “Han Jae Hyun.” I eyed it suspiciously. “Jae Hyun? Like… Korean?”He smiled. “Got it.” He snapped his fingers. “Half Kore
RACHELI swallowed the lump in my throat. “Uh…”“There.” He cut in. “You’re set.”I forced a stiff smile and turned toward him. “Thank you,” I said quietly.He led the way out. Marie clasped her hands together the moment I stepped out, her eyes litting up like she had just seen something rare and beautiful.“Cette robe est faite pour vous,” she said with a broad smile.“What?” I responded, confused.“This dress was made for you. It’s so perfect,” she translated, smiling even wider.I hadn’t even properly looked at myself because of— God. I shouldn’t think about what happened in the dressing room.She gestured to one of the staff, who wheeled over a full-length mirror. I stared at my reflection, surprised by how beautiful I looked.Just a simple, white, knee-length flare dress. Harmless. And elegant.“Just a final touch.” Marie stepped behind me and pulled down my ponytail, letting my hair fall over my shoulders.“Now that’s a ten.”I smiled. “Thank you.”She nodded, then winked at Tha
THANEI tried her line again but got cut off by Nina’s incoming call. I sighed and picked it up almost immediately.“Not now, Nina,” I said before she could speak.“Wow. Dude, you don’t even know why I’m calling.”I forced myself to calm down. “Then start talking. I really don’t have time.”My eyes were still scanning everywhere.“Your mum’s here again… to see you. Luckily your dad isn’t around.”“You know what to do.”She exhaled. “I think it’s different this time…”“Is she bribing you too now? Because last time I checked, you were never the type to meddle in someone else’s mess. So what’s this?”“That’s harsh, Thane.” She paused. “And—”“I’m sorry, Nina, but I need to go. This is really bad timing. Just tell her to stop coming to look for me. That’s it.”I hung up and headed straight toward the ladies’ restroom. Just before I reached it, Rachel appeared out of nowhere.Relief first washed over me and then annoyance spiked àinstantly. I didn’t waste a second. I stormed toward her.“H
RACHELI’ve always been good at hiding my emotions. But when my parents separated, a lot changed for me. Buttling everything inside slowly became harder. So damn harder.Just like now.I couldn’t hide how dumbfounded I was by what Thane just said.Sure. Thane is reckless… but he wouldn’t actually kiss me. Right?“I treated your hand. I didn’t think your brain would be affected.”I glared at him.Does he need reminding that I’m supposed to be his stepsister? I'm clearly off the rack.A smirk played on his lips like he was daring me to challenge him. Yeah. I know I’ve fantasized about those lips before. Anyone would fantasise about kissing a lip like Thane’s. But the thought of it actually happening now made my stomach churn.Or what do you call this feeling? The one where I’m angry at myself for staring… yet I can’t even stop?I stood up quickly, making sure there was enough space between us.“I don’t know if this is you being daring,” he said calmly, “or you actually want me to kiss
RACHELTiara’s place has always been the perfect hiding spot for me… sometimes when things weren’t so good with mum, I always found my way here. For someone who basically lives in an empire—with a garage big enough to build an apartment—that was Tiara’s life.Her parents are rarely home. Either her dad’s on a business trip, or her mum is off doing… who knows what. Probably partying somewhere with half-naked men.The second I drove into her compound, I felt my body eased a little. Though my chest was still racing like crazy. Probably because I didn’t drop below 160 the entire drive.My hands were still gripping the wheel when I turned to Thane.“I…” I exhaled deeply and tried one more time. “I really don’t get what just happened back there.” I shook my head. “I need you to explain it to me because no matter how much I try to make sense of it—”I didn't get to finish. He unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car.Seriously? Wow. He didn't just ignore me?I yanked my seatbelt off
RACHELShe sighed dramatically. “Rachel.” Her folded arms dropped to her side and then she rested them lightly on my shoulders. “I know you have tons of questions you want to ask me, but…”She exhaled again, and I wondered why she was getting so worked up.“Honestly, I wish I could answer them all, but can you just let it rest? I know you got that inquisitive gene from me…”I didn’t even realize when I snickered.“What?” She laughed a little.“You know you’re wrong there, Mum.”Yeah. I got it from Dad. Mom is more of a deep thinker.She tried not to laugh, but she already was. “No, I’m not.” She shook her head. “Alright, maybe you got a little from your dad, but you can’t just scratch me out completely.”I held my stomach, trying to stop another laugh. But her laugh was so tempting, it became so hard to stop myself. For a minute I forgot we were arguing on something. I still wanted answers, but this… whatever was flipping inside me… it felt like it shouldn’t end.After the laughter fa







