LOGINMARCOThe door shut behind her with a soft click. I remained at the spot, anger and frustration surging through my veins. Of all times to interrupt! It just had to be when I was with her. My gaze dropped to the desk—the image of her naked while I fucked her hard forming in my head. Her taste still lingered on my tongue, and my cock was still throbbing hard, reminding me of how close I’d come to taking her right here.“Arr…hrrm,” Dante cleared his throat loudly, and I averted my gaze to him, a frown etched on my face. “Marco, I…”“Get out!” I cut in, my voice cold and thunderous. Dante looked like he wanted to argue when I added, “Come back when you’ve learned some manners!”He retraced his steps back to the door, closing it and—this time—knocking like a normal person would. I pressed the button, the door opening automatically. “This mustn’t repeat itself, Dante.” I warned, my voice rough. “I deserve my privacy, and so anytime you need to enter my office, you knock! Is that unders
CASSANDRA My hands reached for a blanket, shivering as cold seeped through my body. But there were only pillows. I pulled one closer to my chest, burying my face in it, and that was when my nostrils caught that scent—masculine, intoxicating—Marco. My eyes flickered open slowly, my body aching as I took in my surroundings.His room. He wasn’t here, and I had no pants or bra on, just his shirt hanging loosely below my butt. Memories of last night hit me, and instead of jumping off or panicking, I just lay there staring at the ceiling. I savored it…all of it. Every fragment, every thrust, the kisses, his touch, those dirty whispers that made me begging for more. The way I didn’t care about the aftermath, I just wanted him so badly, and now…I heaved a deep breath, about to stand up when the door opened.My breath hitched…thinking it was Marco. Instead, a maid walked in, carrying a tray of food. “Good morning, ma’am,” she greeted as she approached me. “Signor Marco asked that I b
MARCOThe video played again on my phone, Dante standing beside me, silent except for the occasional grunt of frustration. I could feel my blood boiling. “Alessandro…” Dante muttered, his voice cold. “He must have witnessed that incident at the club.”I didn’t respond. My eyes were fixated on the video, my body trembling in rage…Her face…hands…all bloody!What did he do to her?“What if he pulls the trigger, Marco?” Her voice was shaky, her eyes almost teary. I had never seen her this scared. Then came Alessandro’s voice. Fuck, I was going to murder him! His lips curved into a sickly smile, and before I could stop myself, I threw the phone against the wall, my eyes blazing with anger. “Who the fuck was on duty?!”Dante heaved a deep breath. “It was raining heavily, the—”“That’s not a fucking excuse,” I snapped, unable to contain my rage. “Raining or not, someone should have noticed. How could they enter my premises and no one saw them?”“Could be an insider’s job,” he responded
CASSANDRA I headed straight to my room, my chest pounding so hard. Just when I had managed to go through the day without thinking about him—why did he even show up for dinner?A frustrated sigh left my lips as I walked into my room, a small ache already forming in my head. I didn’t think twice; I entered the bathroom eager to get rid of the sticky feeling and my soaked panties. In no time, I was done and lay in bed, not giving any room for Marco-centered thoughts. ~~~~~~I could feel the drizzling of the rain on my body. It started slow but soon turned heavy.I turned, thinking it was a dream, until the loud sound of the thunderstorm jolted me off my bed. It was raining heavily…and my window was open! “What the—” I rushed towards it, slamming it shut as a loud thunder roared, making me tremble slightly. I didn’t recall leaving it open, but then again, the wind… I returned to my bed, about to lay down when I heard a creak. My gaze immediately shifted to the door, and I froze,
MARCOI passed the files to Dante sitting across from me, a tired sigh leaving my lips. “I’ve gone through all these and given the order for the goods to be shipped,” I began, my voice rough. “Spain delivery will be coming in tonight. Are the boys ready to receive?”“Yes. As a matter of fact, they are waiting at the port,” he muttered, going through the files.“And what about Sergio's shipment? Have you found a buyer yet? I need it sold before the coming week.”“We are negotiating the price, but will definitely conclude before then.”“Also, I wanted to—”“Marco!” Dante cut in, dropping the files as he brought himself closer to the table, his eyes now on me. “You’ve been at this for hours; at least take a deep breath…drink some water…”I didn’t respond, but I surprisingly did as he said, leaning back on the chair. I was exhausted, no doubt. But this was the only way I didn’t get to think. Dante poured a glass of water, and I hesitated a bit before downing it at once. Silence fille
CASSANDRA I didn’t trust myself not to speak. I wanted to pretend I didn’t hear her, but for how long?“Cat got your tongue now?” Mariam added, her tone mocking. “You know, your jabs were always the sharpest. Too ashamed to speak now?”I heaved a deep breath. “I must say, Cassandra,” she continued, “I’m so disappointed in you. For a lady with so much pride, how could you let him disvirgin you on a fucking table?”That was it. “Disvirgin?” I scoffed, raising my face to look at them. “I guess your intel didn’t school you properly; do you need the correct details?”Mariam’s smile dropped to a frown, and I could see Devika’s face contort in rage, probably at my effrontery for speaking, but I wasn’t done. “It happened where you’re sitting, Devika. I was on the table, and Marco had his mouth…”“You shameless bitch!” Devika cut in, standing to her feet. “You swore you two weren’t fucking…don’t you feel ashamed?” She spat, her tone venomous. “After all the names you called us, after how







