LOGIN(EDMOND'S POV)“Something is weird about Anthony.” Kael says.“Something is always weird about that man.” I shrug.“Nothing is new.” I add, pulling into the parking lot of my favorite cafe.“This one is well different from his usual self.” Kael says.“Well, get right into it. Or do you want me to fucking propose to you?”“You can keep the proposal for Adrian. I’m fine like this.”“The usual.” I mutter to the lady at the counter, sliding a hundred dollar bill across the counter.Her face blooms into a smile.“Don’t fuck with me Kael. Where did Anthony hide these documents?”“In his office.”I frown, resisting the urge to throw the coffee grinder making the loudest noise right now.“If you choose to dance around the topic like Adrian, then I will treat you like I treat Adrian.” I scowl.“I apologize sir. Anthony hid the documents in a safe in his office but the safe is different from the one that we know about.”“Thank you.” I nod at the barista, grab my to-go cup, heading back into my
(EDMOND’S POV)“I just feel like staying indoors all day may be too stuffy, going outside might help.”She stays indoors?“I usually stay indoors at home, but I go out once in a while when indoors get stuffy.” She repeats.I look at her and see her shake, my lips trembling but she still holds tightly to the bed covers.Not that I want to yank it off just to see her body.My head cocks to the side.I paid her parents good money for her personality.The same personality that was told to me to be outgoing, outspoken and attention-seeking.What is it with the words she keeps repeating?She’s a homebody?Haha.This revelation makes me want to wash my hands in someone’s blood right now.What did the Whittakers give me?The words Kael whispered in my ears make my fist tighten.I don’t hit ladies, but I’m not above taking them to places where they would beg to be hit.And this one staring at me right now with wide eyes filled with fear was tempting me terribly, but there was another thing I h
Adrenaline is such a blessing. I’m going to give honour to whom honour is due.Honestly. Because, there is no other reason I should be able to hold this far in a tug-of-war with this man that is twice my size and can squeeze me with his hand.Edmond scowls, “Whittaker!”I smile meekly, “Actually, it’s Cozen now. I took your last name.” I say.I swear I can see a vein pop on Edmond’s forehead at my reply.Goosebumps cover my skin.You don’t want to annoy the devil, Ria.I open my mouth quickly, “I did not do anything. I’m not hiding anyone.”He loosens his hold on the bedcovers.“Then, let go.”I stiffen, pushing my cold feet underneath my naked butt. “No.” My voice carries the confidence that I don’t feel at all.“Hmmph.”Edmond scoffs. His eyes narrows as she looks at me.“I will not repeat myself. Let go.”I shake my head.“I can’t.”“How important is that fucking bastard you are hiding?”Edmond pulls on the sheets suddenly dragging me forward.“Aargghhhh!” I pull back with all m
I grab the scissors from the table, staring at the bright metal part in my hands.Edmond Cozen, I may have been placed onto your hands but I refuse to remain in your palm.I push the scissors towards my tummy. Within seconds, the top bust of the wedding dress was shredded into pieces.I fall to the floor, panting heavily.Finally, I can breathe without taking in long deep swigs of air.I allow myself to breathe in deeply and enjoy my newfound sense of freedom even if it means just to finally breathe.I don’t know what mum was thinking putting me in a dress with bust so tight, I could feel the imprint of my ribcage forcing itself through the dress.I raise my upper body from the floor, sitting up and start working on the sleeves.Sharply, they join the rest of the stripped material on the floor.Shifting my butt from place to place and making a quick work of the scissors once more, I step out of the large ball gown.I pause for a minute, staring at what used to be the wedding gown I w
Who else thinks of death on their wedding night?I’m standing in the middle of Edmond’s freakingly large mansion with two boxes in front of me containing what is supposed to be my clothes.I don’t know how they materialized here or even how my clothes doubled.From what I know, all my belongings in my room will be able to fit into a medium travel box. So why am I staring at two large sized boxes?“Are these all you have?”Edmond’s voice sounds beside me.“Hmm?”I turn my head to look at him. He has already taken off his blazer, hanging it over on his forearm while his right fingers make a quick work of the cufflink on his left wrist.“Do you have only two boxes worth of belongings? Or do I need to send someone to get the rest from your family?” I stare at the boxes, then I stare at him.What should I say?That I’m not sure the boxes may be mine at all?Or maybe it’s from one of his competitors and it may contain a bomb?He shakes his head, “I don’t want your family members in my hou
Adrian rushes into the hallway, looking stressed and excited at the same time.How someone manages to pull that off in one face, I do not know.He pauses and looks between us before stopping to face Edmond.“The man is here. Don’t let her screw this up.” Adrian says.Edmond throws me an annoyed look.“I don’t know what to do with her. She has a mind of her own.”“Do you want us to tie her? Or maybe, Kael can take care of her?” Adrian asks Edmond.Kael?That walking demon?I’m not going anywhere near him.I raise my hand slowly but surely.“Excuse me?” I call out, my voice cracking down the middle.Two pairs of eyes turn to me.“I’m right here. I don’t ---” I pause, fisting my palms by my side on the large tulle ball gown. I swallow.“I don’t want to go with Kael. I will stay wherever you put me. I know how to mind my business.” The words rush out of my mouth in one breath.Edmond looks at me, then looks at Adrian.His mouth says nothing but I know that there’s a lot of information go







