Sebastian Stanley has everything he has ever wanted. He is the owner of a multibillion corporation he runs alongside his brother, Simon Stanley. Still, Sebastian isn't happy because all the money in the world can't replace the empty feeling in his heart as he has yet to find his true love. He needs someone who will love him for him and not for his money. In order to find that 'real' love, he decides to disguise himself as a blue-collar worker and eventually finds the one who he believes to be the girl of his dreams. But what happens when she turns him down because she thinks he's dead broke and has no future?
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I look outside the large window of my office and subconsciously furrow my brows. It is almost time for me to go home, and the street looks busy, as always. Maybe I should wait another hour or two until the traffic settles down.Nah, I'd rather stay here and get some more work done than sit in the middle of the road, wasting time. As the oldest son, I am first in line to run this company. I have too much on my plate to waste precious hours.Someone is knocking on my door, so I scrunch my nose in annoyance."Come in," I say gruffly."Sorry to bother you, sir." My secretary Melanie pokes her head inside."What is it?" I ask with a scowl. I keep my expression stone cold as I don't feel like dealing with another client this late."Ms. Erickson called and asked for you. She said something about a dinner date later this evening?" Melanie said.Olivia Erickson.She looks like a plastic Barbie with her fake boobs and Botox lips. If her personality wasn't so shallow, I might have looked over that fact. But sadly, that's not the case.Olivia cares about nothing but money and glamour. She is one of those women who only liked me for my looks and social status, and frankly, I am sick of dealing with people like that."Tell her I'm not available. Make any excuse, I don't care," I wave my hand in dismissal."But Sir, she insisted...""Melanie, this is part of your job duties from now on. Keep Olivia away from me," I grin as Melanie's face twists into a frown. Olivia Erickson is not easy to get rid of.I'd been trying to shake her off my back for years, but she wouldn't leave me alone no matter what. I feel bad for giving Melanie this grueling task, I really do, but I want Olivia to go away."Yes, sir," Melanie said, as obedient as ever.Between my brother and me, the employees at this company found me the most intimidating. I have a massive, self-confident presence with an air of authority. My employees knew better than to defy me."Oh, by the way, I wanted to remind you about the party this Saturday," Melanie added.I furrow my brows. "What party?" I asked."The monthly cocktail party your uncle throws, Sir. He expects you to be there," Melanie replied.I am annoyed. My uncle insisted on throwing these lavish party every month, which was usually filled with rich, shallow people who were only there for free food and alcohol. They pretended to be his friend even though they couldn't care less about him as a person.I was tired of it, but I couldn't say no to my parents. Even though he is retired, he still has power over everything me and my brother owned. Our uncle wouldn't tolerate my absence at his superficial social gatherings."I'll be there. Thank you for the reminder, Melanie." I sighed. Melanie nodded and left the room.~-~Saturday came too fast. I put on my all-black Armani suit and headed to the party held inside the ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in the city.After I arrive at the hotel, I take a long breath and go inside.I am immediately greeted by my brother Simon.Simon, is the stark opposite of me and spends his time joking around and playing pranks.We look pretty similar and possess the same green eyes. It was our best feature."Oh, look who finally made it. I thought you weren't coming," Simon grinned."I'd rather be anywhere else if I had a choice," I barked."Oh, come on. You are a grown man, brother. I'm sure uncle would understand if you bailed just this once," Simon slaps me on the shoulder."Do you really believe that?" I narrow my eyes."Nope, uncle Rob would kill you. Glad you could make it," Simon laughed.I spent my time drinking and mingling with the guests. I didn't recognize half the people on the guest list, and the ones I knew weren't exactly my real friends. I don't know if I even have any real friends. Looking at these people's fake smiles was exhausting."Oh my god, Sebastian! Hi!"I spin around and see a woman my age frantically waving at me. I squint my eyes, trying to figure out how to escape this situation as Olivia trots toward me.Olivia has shoulder-length black hair and blue eyes. She is wearing a green floor-length designer gown with a deep plunging neckline at the front. I can't help but admire her tight body and perfect ass. She is a beautiful woman, that's for sure.But so damn annoying."Sebastian, are you ignoring me again?" Olivia pouts.I tried to date her in the past but couldn't live past our first date. Olivia couldn't stop mentioning how good-looking she thought I was and how we were a perfect match because of it. And then she spent the second half of the date talking about herself."Hey, Olivia," I smiled politely."I'm glad we met again. I've been looking forward to spending more time with you, but your secretary kept telling me you were busy," Olivia complained.I thank Melanie in my mind for doing an excellent job at keeping this woman away from me. I make a mental note to give her a raise."Anyway, I really like you, Sebastian. How about we ditch this party early and spend some time alone?" Olivia grazes her long painted nails on my arm and smiles seductively."Uh...yea...could you excuse me for one second?" I say and quickly walk away from her.I see Simon and walk towards him. "Simon, I need you to take that woman off my hands," I said."Huh? What woman?" Simon wrinkles his forehead."That woman in the green dress," I motion toward Olivia."Why? Olivia is beautiful," Simon gives me a puzzled look."I can't stand fake women like her. You are just as good-looking as I am. I'm sure you can distract her enough for her to leave me alone," I said."Oh, come on, big bro. Stop being a prude and take the opportunity. You are always working. It's time you get laid," Simon chuckled.I open my mouth to say something but stop when I see Olivia approaching me again."Sebastian! Are you trying to run away from me again?" Olivia whined.Simon smirks and watches her intently. His green eyes are sparkling with mischief, and I immediately feel like he is going to do something crazy. "Olivia, why don't you come with me? I want to show you something on the terrace," he says and stands between us."What? No, Sebastian and I...""I think someone is calling me. Excuse me!" I announce, then turn to leave.I don't look behind me one for one second.I am nearly running through the crowd, trying to get away from that spoiled brat of a woman. Why didn't I just stay home tonight?I don't stop walking until I reach the hotel lobby. My heart is pounding, and my body craves smoke, so I reach inside my pocket to pull out a cigar."Sir, you can't smoke in here," the front desk clerk declares.I grunt and then storm out of the lobby. This night was as boring as I expected, and I could hardly wait to go home and put my feet up and relax. Maybe watch some Netfli-...My thoughts come to a halt, and I damn near stop breathing as I stare at the woman across the street, standing under the street lamp.I am just staring, unable to say anything for a moment. Then, something ignites in me as I stare at the woman in front of me.The woman stares back at me, and we make eye contact. She has long brown hair and eyes that are the deepest shade of blue. She is tall and slender, with full lips that look soft and kissable. She is beautiful. Almost too beautiful. How is she real?"Rita, I have to call you back later. There is some weirdo staring at me across the street... He might be an axmurderer." I hear her say and my jaw falls to the floor.Emma It's my wedding day. I feel like I'm in a daze, floating in the cloud. I can't believe this is happening to me and I'm about to marry this amazing, gorgeous man of my dreams. Things can't get any better. I look at Sam, who is running around and giggling with some of the other kids in his house. He is wearing a tiny tuxedo and looks absolutely adorable. My heart swells with love and pride. I can't believe how fast he's grown up and how lucky I am to have him in my life. As I take a deep breath, I can feel the excitement and anticipation building up inside of me. I can't wait to walk down the aisle and see my husband-to-be waiting for me. "Sam, be careful! You will trip over the decorations!" Delilah scolded him, but he only giggled louder. Delilah couldn't help but crack a smile and look at me. "Ready for your big day?" she smirks. "I don't know," I giggle nervously. She raises an eyebrow. "You don't know? You're not getting cold feet, are you?" I shake my head frantically
Jonathan I go back to the building to check on Alaric. I made sure to have Ray send someone to kill the wasps ahead of time and give Alaric medical attention if needed before my arrival. Alaric is sitting on the chair with his face and body swollen, but he appears to be breathing. "I see you survived the wasps," I comment. "Fuck you," Alaric mumbles. "I came here to give you good news and bad news," I say. He looks at me with confusion. "What?" "The good news is that Emma and I are getting married, and Sam will officially become my son," I say. "Samuel is my son," Alaric barks. "Not anymore, he isn't. You will be waiving all rights as his biological dad," I say, putting the adoption paper on his lap. Alaric glares at me as he looks at the adoption paper. He doesn't say anything for a few moments. I watch as his expression turns angrier. "I don't want to give up my rights," he says. "It's not up to you anymore," I reply. "I've already talked to my lawyer, and everything is
JonathanHere I am at the abandoned building again, three days later. I kept my promise to Alaric and didn't show up until now, leaving him in the dark. I'm sure he is covered in his own piss and starving. The thought gives me comfort. "How was life in darkness, Alaric? It's not fun, is it?" I ask after taking the tape off of his mouth. There is no window down there, so Alaric wouldn't have known the difference between day and night. "Fuck you, asshole! What the fuck is wrong with you, man?" Alaric barks. "I couldn't begin to tell you. Are you ready to confess yet?" I laugh. "Confess what? I didn't do anything!" Alaric shouts. "Ah, so we are still playing the game. Say, Alaric, are you hungry?" I ask and shake the Mcdonald's bag in my hand. "I am fucking starving, man. You left me here tied up for three days!" he says as if I don't know what I did already. I take the burger out and take a big bite. "Mmm...you know I have all the money in the world, and I can afford expensive f
Jonathan "Emma doesn't want the police involved," Sebastian says. "I see..." I say grimly, but I'm not surprised. "I don't blame her. They will ask her a lot of questions in court. It'll keep reminding her of her painful past." Sebastian nods. "There must be an alternative. I want that bastard Alaric to suffer, even if it's in an unconventional way." "Leave that to me. I'll take care of Alaric," I say with gritted teeth. Sebastian narrows his eyes. "Emma is my sister. I shouldn't put this all on you." I shake my head. "You don't understand, Sebastian. I'm taking this personally because I love Emma. She broke down in front of me and told me everything. I could see the pain in her eyes, and it broke me. I'll do anything for her, and I personally want to cause that piece of shit pain." "Alright. Just keep me updated. I have your back," Sebastian says. I nod, then head over to my meeting with someone really special who can help me with my plan. I know it's risky, but I'm willing t
Emma "Mommy! Where were you?" I smile as Sam runs toward me with his arms wide open. I pick him up in my arms, laughing. "Did you miss me?" I ask, giving him a kiss on the cheek. Sam nods his head enthusiastically, burying his face in my shoulder. "Yes, mommy! I missed you so much!" he says, his voice muffled by my shirt. I hold him tight, feeling a surge of love for my little boy. "I missed you too, baby," I say, stroking his hair. "What did you do while I was gone?" "We played cars and watched cartoons!" he exclaims, his face lighting up. "That sounds like fun," I say, smiling. "Did you eat your lunch?" "Yes, I did!" Sam replies, grinning up at me. "Good job!" I say, giving him another kiss. "I'm so proud of you." Sam giggles, squirming in my arms. "Mommy put me down! I want to go get a snack. I'm hungry!" "Okay, okay," I say, lowering him to the ground. "Go get something to eat." I say, feeling my eyes well up with tears. I hope his happiness lasts forever. Sam looks be
Jonathan I feel anger surging through me, but I keep calm for Emma's sake. I need to keep my head clear so I can think of a plan to find that bastard Alaric. And when I do, I will rip both of his arms off. "What happened to him?" I had asked her, and she shook her head. "I don't know. He broke up with my mom after I got pregnant. Maybe he got scared," Emma told me. "And your mom? Did you ever tell her any of this?" I ask. Emma looks down at her hand. "I tried once, but she got mad and beat me. She said I was just making up lies to hide the fact that I got pregnant by some loser." I take a deep breath and try to push down the rage that's boiling inside me. Emma has been through enough already, and I need to stay focused on helping her. I gently put my hand on her shoulder and give her a reassuring squeeze. "Listen, Emma. You did nothing wrong. Alaric is the one who should be ashamed of himself for what he did to you. And your mom... well, she clearly didn't handle the situati
Emma I wake up in his arms in the middle of the night, engulfed by his warmth. I feel his steady breath against my neck as I snuggle closer to him, appreciating the way his arms feel wrapped around me. It is as if I am cocooned in a bubble of safety. I trace my fingers over his chest, feeling the rise and fall of his breathing under my touch. It is a comforting rhythm. Why am I like this? Everything was perfect last night, he did everything right. He didn't push me into anything and showered me with warmth. And yet, I had my stupid panic attack and messed everything up. I touch his lips softly, careful not to wake him up. I can't believe I let my past get the best of me. I ruined the moment even though I wanted him to make love to me. I have to make things right, I think to myself, then climb on top of him to kiss him all over his body. And now he is awake, staring at me with those blue eyes, making me feel even more guilty about rejecting him last night. "Emma. You don't ha
Jonathan Fuck...maybe I am going too fast. The last thing I want is to scare her again by acting like a horny teenager. But she is not pushing me away. Instead, she took my hand in hers, still staring into my eyes. I take a deep breath, trying to calm the racing thoughts in my head. I don't want to mess this up. I don't want to push her away or make her feel uncomfortable. The cool breeze hit us both, and I felt her shudder against my arms. "Shit, you're cold. Let's get you inside," I say. "Maybe you can give me a tour of your house." She smiles. "Sure," I say, smiling at her. "I'd be happy to show you around." I start with the living room, then the kitchen. Then we move upstairs. "The upstairs has three bedrooms and a small terrace," I tell her. Emma looks around in amazement. "It's such a beautiful house." she pauses before speaking again. "Where do you sleep?" "Usually in the master bedroom," I say, gesturing towards the door at the end of the hallway. "Can I see it?" sh
Emma I run my fingers over the delicate silk of the dress. I've never seen any dress so beautiful, let alone wearing it. "Go ahead and try it on," Delilah says and smiles encouragingly. But as I hold it in front of me in front of the mirror, I feel weird. "I don't know if this will suit me," I say. "Of course, it will. Put it on immediately," Delilah orders. I laugh at her enthusiasm and then go inside the bathroom to change. I slip into the dress, and I can feel the smooth, silky fabric slide against my skin. It's like nothing I've ever worn before, and I can't help but feel a bit nervous. Will I be able to pull it off? I take a deep breath and step out of the bathroom and into the dressing room. Delilah's eyes light up when she sees me. "Oh my goodness, you look stunning!" she exclaims. "That dress was made for you." I turn to the mirror and can hardly believe what I see. The dress fits me perfectly, hugging my curves in all the right places. The color brings out the warm
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