Nadia had done all she could to earn her much-needed sleep, but now that she lay on the softest bed ever—completely enveloped in its luxury—all she could do was turn, kick, and shift.After leaving the home they had lived in for three years, Nadia and the kids went to the parking lot to find only Lorraine and the car there. Lorraine had told her that since he came with a different car, he would be taking that back first.Nadia had been awestruck, pissed at why he had hurried earlier if it would end this way. But in any case, better for her. Fucking jerk!Lyle had nearly passed out when they got there, but she couldn't hold it against him as the three were all in complete disbelief that a home as enormous and exquisite as Russell's mansion existed.Lily wouldn't stop jumping, squealing, and asking questions that Nadia had to answer.Russell had impeccable taste when it came to his residences, because his mansion was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen.She heard that he had an in
"Shit," Russell muttered, his eyes opening to the new, unwanted day.The sun was so fucking bright. He found it hard to stand with the severe throbbing ache in his head, but he was already fucking late for work. He could tell by how bright the day was.Good thing he was CEO.With a half-awake mind, he searched for his phone and found it on the bedstand. Forcing his half-closed eyes open, he checked the time and saw that he still had an hour and a half to prepare for his gathering. He had earlier scheduled a crucial meeting with the board of directors.It would be the second one since his arrival, and they would be discussing how progress would be made in the company now that he was back.He speed dialed Lorraine, holding his head in pain as the phone rang. It took her less than a second to answer."I'll be late today. Attend to things in the office prior to my arrival and make provisions for the meeting.""Yes, sir." She said something else before he cut. "Did you drink, sir?""Do as
The doors of the conference room burst open as Russell made his way in, fulfilling the grand entry that was expected of him. His secretary walked by his side till she reached her corner and stood obediently, waiting for orders. Half of the other employees that had followed him all the way here stationed themselves around the conference room, while the other half had no choice but to wait outside.Russell fixed his eyes on the man who had taken the seat closest to him. His name was Victor Lane. He was the founder and chairman of Lane Motors and the only one who wielded more power than him in this world that he ruled.He had inherited his black hair and smoky gray eyes from his father, and was unfortunately the spitting image of him. The fact that Victor dressed even more officially today meant that he was drawing the line for a battlefield. He wanted war, and Russell would happily set the stage for their father-son bloodshed.Russell had simply wanted this to be a meeting where he cou
Russell stayed in that seat for an extra minute, reconsidering all the choices he had made regarding Nadia. Ever since he had seen her face and qualifications on that resume, he had assumed that it was fate. Russell was not the kind to believe in destiny, as he assumed that humans came up with it to satisfy their worldly desires, giving them something to blame if anything ever went wrong.Lorraine should be waiting for him in his office. He had a lot to attend to now that he had dismissed half of the board members. There was no time for him to sit back and think.The world had more hurdles for him to overcome.Russell stepped out of the conference room to discover that there were three devils waiting for him in the hallway.He wasn't in the fucking mood to deal with their bullshit, but they wouldn't let him go without a word.Nolan, the one walking towards him, was the oldest of the half-siblings. He more or less spoke for the halflings—as the Lanes ca
Nadia lost all sense of morality when Russell's lips embraced hers in sizzling heat. She couldn't think, couldn't breathe, and couldn't see the fire surrounding her. She could only position her hands on his taut chest as he wrapped his fingers around her neck, devouring her without breath.Consuming her without holding back.She felt the hunger of his movement as he pinned her to the wine rack, the wine bottles setting off in noise like an alarm. Russell wanted every last bit of her. He couldn't and wouldn't let her go.She gasped breathlessly as his tongue parted through her barrier, her body catching fire. Nadia had never enjoyed being burned so much in her life. She didn't want to stop now that she had taken a taste of it.Her lips were rich and soft; Russell couldn't get enough. She was the sweetest thing, and his hunger for her could never be satisfied.Nadia fisted his shirt as Russell moaned into her mouth, turning increasingly aggressive as he explor
"Let me go, Russell."She moaned involuntarily when his fingers went deeper into her, squinting her eyes as she tried to fight the insatiable pleasure."Your body tells me something else.""My body is mine," Nadia said through clenched teeth. "It's mine. You don't get to do what you want with it."Russell wouldn't lie; he was loving this feral side of her. "But it listens to me."She moaned even louder, tilting her head back when his fingers started moving as his other hand passionately pressed her nipple."Let me go, or I'll run away with your money. I'll fucking disappear." Nadia managed to say through the heat."You can never escape me," he purred, dipping his hands into her panties to get a feel of her ass. She tried to push him away, but Russell wasn't a man she could just shove off. The only thing that would get him back was a proper threat. A weapon. A shock big enough for him to stand back. "I'll find you wherever you go.""Then I'll k
It was only then that Nadia realized who Russell Lane really was. He was the man who met her six years ago. The one who impregnated her.The truth had never dawned on her so harshly. Seeing the three of them together roused so many emotions in her. She felt guilty. Guilty for hiding the truth. But she also felt responsible. Responsible for protecting them.She couldn't let them suffer for the mistake she made six years ago. She let her heart waver because of Russell anymore.She hated how he made her the enemy.Her ringing phone slipped from her hand, thudding and going silent. The three turned to look at her, her children with big smiles on their faces, as Russell had a smug smirk on.It looked like he wasn't done with her tonight. Defeat was not in his vocabulary."Mommy!" Lily screamed as her twins ran toward her, capturing her legs with their little tight hugs.Nadia kept her glaring eyes on Russell, staying motionless as her kids hugged her, c
Nadia was unable to express herself as she looked into the mirror. She hadn't looked so beautiful since she became a mother.Frozen in her stance—in front of the full-length mirror—she let the maids, who had been ordered to dress her, do whatever they wanted. She couldn't be bothered because she wasn't feeling their brushing, rubbing, patting, or spraying. All she could feel was her shock.Nadia was blinded and deafened by the extent of her own beauty. She wished she was exaggerating.She had on a black embellished off-shoulder dress that had been split up from her thigh. The black stilettos on her feet were the most expensive thing she'd worn in forever. Her diamond-drop earrings were a force to be reckoned with.She didn't know what she'd do if she accidentally misplaced one. Her short, beautiful, light auburn hair had been adorned with the prettiest-shaped diamonds, making her look like a fucking goddess.Her bare neck had the most gorgeous di