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Author: VEE JAY
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-04 14:37:44

THERON'S POV

“The contracts are ready, and the funds have been transferred as instructed, Mr. Lockhart,” Oberon reported.

A slow exhale left my lungs, releasing tension I hadn’t realized I was holding. That was the linchpin of this entire operation. And the last thing I needed was for my father to find out.

“Good. I appreciate the quick turnaround.”

He chuckled on the other end of the line. “That’s what you pay me for, sir.”

I ended the call and leaned back in my chair, the weight of secrecy still pressing against my spine.

Across the room, Manny lounged on the office sofa like he owned the place, espresso cup in hand. I still hadn’t figured out how the CEO of a billion-dollar company could spend half his week loitering in my office like it was his second home.

He took a sip and narrowed his eyes at me. “You really think this is wise?”

I arched a brow. “You’ll need to be more specific.”

“I’m not talking about the fake girlfriend thing that was my genius idea. I mean giving her an actu
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  • Belonging to Lockhart   48

    A sharp, hysterical laugh threatened to escape, clawing its way up my throat but I swallowed it just in time. My gaze stayed locked on Renzo’s face, dissecting every subtle line and twitch of his expression with defiant intensity.“Don’t joke like that,” I said quietly, shifting my eyes to the wine glass in front of me.He exhaled heavily. “I made you uncomfortable. Again.”I took a generous sip of wine before meeting his gaze. “It’s not about being uncomfortable, Renzo. We agreed on honesty, didn’t we? But when you say things like that, it makes me question your real motives.”His eyes widened just slightly but enough for me to catch the flicker of surprise.“Why?” he asked. “Is it so hard to believe I can read people well? It doesn’t take long for me to figure out if someone’s worth the effort.”I let out a bitter smile. “Read people? Are you telling me you didn’t have someone dig up everything about me before I walked into your office? That you weren’t already armed with a dossier?

  • Belonging to Lockhart   47

    After returning to Lockhart Digital, I found it nearly impossible to focus on anything remotely work-related. My instincts were on high alert, blaring a warning I couldn’t ignore. Meeting with Renzo was a gamble I knew could cost me everything, but avoiding him might've been even riskier. The silence from Theron only made matters worse, stoking the embers of my anxiety until they flared into full-blown dread. By the time I walked into the penthouse, I was a wreck barely holding herself together.I rushed through a quick shower, reapplied my makeup, and slipped into a dress that struck a careful balanceele gant, not too revealing. My phone never left my side, just in case Theron decided to call. He didn’t. Of course, he picked the worst possible time to vanish into thin air.The unease twisted tighter in my chest. I shot him another message, this one straightforward telling him I had a dinner planned with his cousin. No response.With a groan of frustration, I planted myself in front o

  • Belonging to Lockhart   46

    Renzo Lockhart.Theron’s cousin the man most likely to inherit the consortium if Theron fell short of his father’s expectations. I didn’t know much about him, but I instinctively knew I needed to. Calling Theron seemed like the best option if I wanted any real insight into what kind of man I was about to face.One thing was certain: if Jareth Lockhart placed any value on him, Renzo was undoubtedly cold, calculating and dangerous.I sent Theron a message as I exited the Lockhart Digital building. While en route to the consortium, I attempted calling him twice. No response. No text back. Just silence.Shit.I was on my own.Merritt pulled the car to a smooth stop in front of the consortium’s main entrance, and an uneasy rhythm began to drum against my ribcage. The structure towered over Lockhart Digital Entertainment at least twice the size and every inch of it belonged to the Lockharts. I craned my neck, trying to catch a glimpse of the top, and my breath snagged mid-lung.Just the sig

  • Belonging to Lockhart   45

    I was starting to believe that Theron might very well be the devil in human form. At the very least, I seriously began to consider getting a gym membership because my body, with all its soft, untrained weakness, was no match for his relentless, almost supernatural stamina. And true to his word, he didn’t hold back. I’d lost count of how many times I had screamed his name.Theron.He had to hold me up in the shower afterward, cradling me against his chest while he gently lathered soap over my aching skin. That was the downside of giving in to his hunger in his office we had no access to a bathtub. Then again, if he had a tub in there, I doubted we would’ve left the building at all during the weekend.By the time Merritt came to pick us up around five in the morning, I couldn’t meet his gaze. Using the CEO's private elevator and heading straight to the underground parking lot had saved us from the curious stares of the guards but Merritt was no fool. I was certain he had a pretty good i

  • Belonging to Lockhart   44

    AMARIS POVThe last of the board members and external consultants filtered out of the conference room, their footsteps echoing softly against the polished floor. Some paused to offer their congratulations, their smiles genuine. Others made their way over to Theron, quiet disappointment etched across their features, veiling their words in strained politeness.I stood in a daze, half-anchored to the present, half-suspended in disbelief. The project had always been more than just ambition it was my vision brought to life through the grit and brilliance of my team. Yet, even with that certainty, I knew the room wasn’t filled with only allies. Today, we had gained approval, but we had also gained enemies powerful ones."I'm excited to download your app," Manny said with a wide grin, clasping my hand warmly. "Theron would’ve been out of his mind not to vote in favor."I returned his smile. “Thank you… and thanks for casting your vote with us.”“Anytime,” he said, arms opening slightly as if

  • Belonging to Lockhart   43

    THERON POVI had never endured a boardroom presentation with my cock this hard. Not once. But the moment Ami stepped into the room, I was ruined. Eyes locked on her from the second she crossed the threshold, I knew then that was my first mistake.I wasn’t just imagining her naked I was mentally peeling away every inch of her clothing, piece by piece. No, I’d leave the black stilettos. Those would stay. Everything else? Gone.I couldn’t help it. Every subtle movement she made, I tracked. The tilt of her head, the way she smiled at the board members, the flicker of her eyes every time they accidentally no, deliberately met mine. She’d licked her lips fifteen times. Yes, I was counting. And each time, I pictured those lips wrapped around my cock.She was nervous I could see that. But the shallow inhales weren’t about her pitch. No. They were about anticipation. Her eyes gave her away. She already knew what would happen after this meeting.I tried to redirect my attention to the slides on

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