Se connecterMirelle's POV
I slowly loosened the hand I used to pin her to the kitchen slab, stylishly roaming my eyes over her body to be sure that I didn't hurt her. This girl is literally twenty years old, and it will be too wicked to blame her for that action, even though I had it in mind to mercilessly deal with my so-called fiancée too. It's just that I still wanted to know why she agreed to have sex with him, or did he force himself on her? Definitely not because she was literally the one riding him, and they seem to be enjoying the moment. “Are you ready to cooperate with me?” I asked, stepping back a bit. She nodded her head fearfully. “So, I am listening.” She gulped nervously, blinking her eyes around. “Madam made me do it because she thinks it's a big opportunity to make money through him.” I curiously raised my eyebrows instantly. “What did you just say? Madam..” I whispered in disbelief, pointing in the direction of the entrance. As in, my adoptive mother. “Yes,” She replied, her lower lip shaking. My heart shattered into tiny pieces, and I clenched my fist, boiling in anger. “She forced me to go with an idea to drag him into that room, and seduce him for a quick sex, maybe he will make me his side piece and spoil me with money. I swear, I was too naive and literally gave him my virginity.” Tears uncontrollably rolled down her cheeks as she painfully narrated. I stayed silent, trying hard to calm down. I'd deal with that woman. So, she just didn't want to see me happy at all that she set up someone that I was supposed to marry. “Your fiancée easily agreed,” she sniffed, looking at me with her teary eyes. I didn't know why I felt like her eyes glinted slyly, as if she was mocking me, but the expression wiped off as if it was never there. Maybe I was the one who seeing things. “After the sex, he threatened to kill me if I told anyone. I regret it, and I will never do it again," She promised, wiping her eyes. “It's okay.” I bit my lower lip, wondering why I didn't feel any pity for her. I smell something fishy, but just can't point it out. “By the way, since that didn't work out. You will have to do it again, though, and I will pay you heavily enough that you can decide not to work with Madam again,” I proudly narrowed my eyes at her as I watched her straighten up. This girl seems like a master in this game; either way, she has to finish the job. I needed evidence that Lucas was having an affair with another woman, which I co use to manipulate him in the near future. “I am scared, though. Why do you want me to do that?” She pressed her lips tightly while blinking her eyes. “You don't need to know.” I rudely dismissed her question. Too nosy. “Just drag him into the same room you did last night, and try seducing him. If he rejects you, then just let him be, but make sure that he at least kisses and touches you.” I explained clearly, and she nodded. “Go there now, and I will meet you soon,” I said, pointing to the entrance. She ran out very fast. I sighed heavily, feeling deeply irritated by all these, but it is what it is. My relationship with him was set up as a means of wealth survival for my adoptive parents anyway. I started walking to the living room. “Honey…” I called sweetly, and the two of them stretched their neck back. Lucas' eyes widened in shock because he knew how much I hated being romantic with him, and my adoptive mother, why the hell was she looking back? “Did you just call me?” Lucas asked, his face glowing with amusement. “Yes, please can you come to my room in the next ten minutes?” I asked, giving me the best fake smile I could muster. “Sure, I will.” He quickly nodded his head. The moment I turned back towards the direction of my room to get my phone, I heard that woman hiss loudly behind me. “You'd better freshen up on time so that you both will go and see the neurosurgeon.” I didn't give her a response, but a cold shiver ran down my spine as I had just been reminded once again that I would be meeting my one-night stand uncle-in-law. I quickly shook my head to wipe such thoughts away because I knew I had put Lucas in a curious mood. I entered the long hallway, which has different rooms everywhere, giving a glance at the room where I had sent the maid to wait. I rushed to my room to pick up my phone, then ran back again to that fornication room. I met the maid there; her breasts were already pushed up perfectly, and her skirt was dragged up like a seductress. This girl. I doubt if her madam had anything to do with what she told me earlier. "Stay at the entrance. He will be on his way at any time." I said, rushing to open the huge cupboard to hide inside. I adjusted myself comfortably and set up my camera. As expected, Lucas didn't take much time before showing up, and she dragged him inside. The maid did a good job by quickly rubbing her body over him and touching him romantically. He was merely trying to get away from her grip, but still fell for it. He kissed her so hungrily and massaged her butt too. They then staggered backwards and bounced on the massive bed. I swear, my heart hurt from watching this, but I still kept capturing them in perfect angles. All of a sudden, my elbow hit the cupboard when I tried to shift my leg. I froze, eyes almost popping out as he separated from her. "What was that?" He asked, looking at this side with slightly swollen lips.MIRELLE'S POV I watched quietly, ignoring the way my body was shivering with horror.“Why do you think you can keep doing that to me? We are not even on good terms,” She whined, pushing his hand away when he tried to touch her again.“What does that have to do with me?” Lucas smirked flirtatiously.My skin crawled with disgust at the way they acted like a perfectly normal couple.This is literally a stepmother and son in a secret relationship that no one knows how long it has been going on!I wanted to scream at the top of my lungs, but I just wrapped my hand over my throat instead to stop myself from losing it. “You could have at least defended me when your father kept saying in my presence that Mirelle will soon become the madam of this house, even though he never allows me to have full control over the activities in here or fulfill any kind of intimate rights with me. I felt so insulted because he has always prioritized other women's needs and ignored me like a piece of trash.” S
MIRELLE'S POV All in all, ten years ago, Lucas was fifteen. So his father started making it clear that he had no say in his love life. How strange, and most importantly, why me? It's more concerning that he is opening up to me. Judging from the way he keeps stretching every word that comes out of his mouth, it's clear that he is currently under the influence of something. He doesn't sound normal. The wine that was served wasn't alcoholic. What could it be? “He is scared of losing you,” He began, his face twisting bitterly. “Really?” I let out a fake gasp just to keep the conversation going. “Yes. My father wouldn't be triggered by the whole relationship thing if it wasn't deeply important to him, and I guess it's all related to the empire that he holds dear to his heart.” Lucas shook his head, blinking his eyes drowsily. I think whatever was disturbing him has just begun to take a huge toll, because his forehead has become damp with sweat even though it's cold here. “Fathe
MIRELLE'S POV Lucas's father raised an eyebrow at his son, slightly pushing his jaw forward toward his wife in a way to silently ask what could be wrong with her. I shifted my eyes back to Lucas, who only shrugged his shoulders, indicating that he had no idea why his stepmother acted like that. I feel like it's because of my presence in the Villa tonight, or the joke about me becoming the mistress of the house soon. The elderly man walked forward, while we followed him behind. The moment I stepped into the huge villa, the cold air from the air conditioning brushed against my skin. The polished marble floor gleamed beneath the massive crystal chandelier, while expensive furniture and elegant decorations filled the spacious interior. We walked into the living room, where a long, luxurious couch sat in the middle beneath another beautiful chandelier. Everything smelled like money. Mr. St Ledger pointed towards one of the couches. “Both of you should sit down. We need to t
MIRELLE'S POV I couldn’t stop shaking after that little conversation with Asher. He caught me crying, and I was ashamed. I kept walking until I got to the side of the Villa that leads to the garden. I didn't want to go back there, and be with them. So, I turned to look at my reflection through the tinted window, noticing how teary my eyes had become. I quickly used my finger to wipe away every trace of tears, but my mind kept dragging me back to Asher.This was an opportunity to apologize to him, and it felt decent to do that now. It doesn't matter if things have ended between us, but it's better to admit to my mistakes. Without giving it a second thought, I turned around and started running back to the place he packed his car. I ignored the little pains in my stomach that were threatening to tear off my abdomen, and kept on dragging my legs forward. Asher was already in his car, and just as I got closer, he drove out past me at full force, but I think he saw me because he
ASHER'S POV Today had been a disastrous day.While coming here, I crashed my car into a huge pole because of the headache that has bean threatening to make me go psycho. The act of working until your skin starts peeling off has always been glorified in the medical world, but I had somehow managed to keep my schedule under control no matter what. Many of my colleagues used to envy me because I had always been able to stay healthy. It's been a different story ever since I came back to this fucking country. Maybe it's cursed.I now had dark circles under my eyes. What?!So many people are unhealthy, and the number of patients needing treatment in the neurology department was overwhelming.I haven't had a productive conversation with my private investigator ever since the day I shunned him. He tried to reveal some information to me, but I told him to pause. How could a job I had always vowed to give my all to, even if I were sinking in the ocean, become something I had grown bored o
MIRELLE'S POV I snatched my eyes away from Lucas instantly, my heart beating hard against my chest as I watched the man behind my restlessness for the past weeks.The warm glow from the elegant garden lights illuminated his reflection as he walked closer to us.He looked so worn out, and it was easy to guess that he had come straight from the hospital after a long day. Yet, he had still made time to honor his elder brother’s invitation to the little celebration.I stylishly pushed Lucas’s hand away from my chin as I lowered my eyes to my hands that were clasped on my lap.Why am I feeling so nervous?I couldn’t ignore how hurt I was by the fact that he hadn’t spared me a single glance.I raised my head again just in time to watch Mr. Williams rush to his side and pull him into a brief side hug. His reluctance was obvious in the way he responded to the gesture before gently taking his seat beside his elder brother.They exchanged a blank stare before turning their attention back to e







