Chapter 31Lily's PovAs his other hand made its way to my thigh, I thought I was going to die out of passion. I moan out in passion as he explores every single detail of my body and turn ons. I was literally begging in my head for him to take me.. I broke the kiss just for a brief second for us to catch our breath before he captured my lips back. The kiss continued, it was filled with desire, demand and passion. He unbuttoned my shirt, exposing the creamy skin of mine and worked his hand through it before he went ahead to unhook my bra, my angry nipples shot out demanding to be touched, sucked and fumbled with.. As though he was obliging to their demands, he took one of it into his mouth. Teasing and tormenting me as he worked wonders with his tongue on my nipple. The savaging was too much for me to bear. I found my hand on his groin, it was already hard and risen from his trousers. I unzipped him, let the angry dog out. It was hard, warm and firm..neatly shaved and every bit of man
Chapter 40Lily's Pov“Thanks, Adams, we will be there shortly, shall we, Lily?”Hand in hand, Richard and I walked back inside his opulent home. As I stepped into the grand foyer, my eyes widened, taking in the lavish decor. The furniture gleamed with elegance—rich mahogany tables, plush velvet sofas, and intricate gold-framed mirrors lined the walls, reflecting the soft glow from the crystal chandeliers hanging above. I hadn’t noticed earlier, but it felt like I had stepped into a luxurious palace.Richard led me to the dining room, where two elegantly dressed servants awaited our arrival by a long mahogany table, adorned with an extravagant centerpiece of white roses and golden accents. I marveled at the way everything was arranged; each item on the table was perfectly placed as if it were part of an art installation. The flickering candlelight cast playful shadows that danced around us as the servants gracefully began to serve the meal.“Thank you,” I said as Richard pulled out a
Chapter 29Lily's povA night at his place? The butterflies in my stomach leaped for joy at the sound of that.“Hello… Lily, are you still there?” Richard asked, bringing me out of my thoughts.“Yeah... yeah, I’m with you,” I said, my voice shaky.“But if you don’t feel comfortable…”“I would love to, Richard.”“Alright, I will send my driver over. He will take you home if I’m not done with my meeting by the time you finish work.”“Okay, I look forward to that,” I replied, trying to keep my excitement in check.“See you soon,” he said, and then he hung up.As soon as the call ended, I did a little happy dance in my mind. I forgot all about the anger and worries that had burdened me just moments before. With a smile on my face, I forced myself to concentrate on work, though my thoughts kept drifting off to wonderland, imagining what Richard would look like without his shirt. A shy blush crept up my cheeks as I caught myself smiling again.Finally, the workday came to an end, and true t
Chapter 28Lily's pov The sudden message that I received earlier on my phone sent a chill down my spine. I glanced into the rearview mirrors, scanning for anyone unusual. Nothing. Heart pounding, I started the car and sped toward the office.Should I tell Richard? No. Not yet. I don’t want him to think I’m cursed with bad luck. Besides, he’s still handling the investigation into the attempt to hack my email.Who could be behind this? What do they want?At first, I suspected Mark. He used to know my password before I changed it days ago. So there was no need for hacking. But it wasn’t him. This all started right after I finished a billion-dollar project for Mr. Richard. And for weeks, he hadn’t spoken to me—passing me like a stranger. I was fine with that. But one thing was clear: whoever it was, they were close.I pulled into the parking lot and stepped out. Just before I reached the elevator, Mark’s hand grabbed mine.“What the—?” I said, startled.“Is this how it’s going to be, b
Chapter 27Lily's povThe events from last night kept replaying in my mind like a movie I couldn’t stop watching. I smiled softly at the memory of Richard instinctively shielding me with his body, standing between me and the unknown threat in the office. That simple gesture spoke volumes. It wasn’t just about protecting me physically—it was about how much he cared, how much I mattered to him. A real man, I thought. Someone who would put my safety before his own without hesitation. And I couldn't love him less That moment made me proud—proud to be called his woman. My heart fluttered in a way I hadn’t expected. Wait… did I just think I love him? The realization hit me hard. Yes, I really did love him. The unexpected fast beat of my heart confirmed it. I found myself missing him more than usual, the ache of his absence settling deep inside me.If only Mia were here. I longed to tell her everything—the hacking, the late-night tension, Richard’s protective instinct. But Mia was miles aw
Chapter 26Richard's Pov Without thinking twice, I threw my body forward to shield Lilly from whatever danger was rushing toward us. My heart thundered in my chest, adrenaline flooding every nerve. How the hell did this intruder get past security? The thought sent a cold shiver down my spine. I tightened my fists, ready to fight whoever threatened us.“Who’s there? Show yourself right now!” I barked, my voice sharp and commanding.I braced myself for a confrontation, expecting a shadowy figure to step out. Instead, one of my security guards emerged slowly from a dark corner.“Sir, I was just making my rounds to make sure no one else was left inside the building,” the guard said, his voice calm but apologetic.From behind me, I heard Lilly’s shaky breathing. She was scared — I could feel it like an electric current against my back.I spun toward the guard, narrowing my eyes. “Is that why you were sneaking around like a thief? Why were you hiding behind that wall like you were up to no
Chapter 25 “What do you mean?”, I asked What do you mean?” I asked, eyes fixed on her, searching for answers in the shadows of her fear.Her gaze flickered, a fragile tremor behind the calm. “Someone’s been trying to break into my email. Not just random hackers—someone very specific.”Before I could press further, her phone buzzed violently. She glanced at the screen, and the color drained from her face like a sudden storm had swept through.“Look,” she whispered, holding the phone toward me—multiple failed login attempts from an unknown device.“Who would want to do this?” I asked, my voice dropping to a low, tense murmur.She hesitated, biting her lip. Then finally said, “I think… it’s connected to you.”The world seemed to tilt slightly. My breath caught in my throat. “Me? Why?”Lilly shifted uncomfortably. “I might be wrong, but these attempts started after I used my email for that last project you and I worked on together.”I frowned. “Are you certain about this?”She shrugged,
Chapter 24Richard's povNo, don’t tell me she’s about to quit on me right now. What does she mean by “I don’t know what…”? Why didn’t she finish that sentence? The message blinked on my phone screen like a cruel puzzle missing its last piece. My mind spiraled fast. What if she’s already pulling away? What if that kiss scared her? What if the look in her eyes after I broke away was regret, not desire? What if… what if… what if?The small voice in my head tried to cut through the noise: “Will you just stop with the what-ifs and call her?” But I looked at the wall clock. It was late—too late for a call that might wake her or make things worse.Still, the worry gnawed at me. What if something happened to her? What if she couldn’t finish her message because she was in trouble? Without thinking twice, I threw off the blankets, grabbed my jacket over my pajamas, and rushed outside.I slid into my car, heart pounding, hands trembling as I started the engine. The streetlights flickered weakly
Chapter 23Richard's Pov. From the very first time I set my eyes on Lilly Tempest, something inside me shifted. It was as though my soul had found its missing piece. She was everything I wanted in a woman and more. She had that rare combination of beauty, brains, and charm that could captivate any man. She was smart, driven, and damn sexy, but it wasn't just her physical appearance that drew me in. There was an aura about her, an energy that made me feel alive every time she entered the room.I had spent years burying myself in work after my disastrous marriage. When it ended, I vowed to never let anyone into my heart again. I tried, of course. I went into a few relationships, hoping to find something real. But with each of them, I felt nothing. Absolutely nothing. They were only interested in what they could get from me, my money, my status, my power. None of them truly cared about me, not in the way I wanted. It was like living in a world where everything was filtered through a len