~Harriet~
The knock came again, sharper this time, yet I felt no ounce of fear. I felt thrilled. "Rael? Are you in there?" Kylie’s voice was laced with impatience, and I could practically hear the suspicion creeping into her voice. A slow smirk curled on my lips as I leaned in, my breath brushing against Rael’s ear. "Better answer her, brother-in-law. Wouldn’t want her to barge in and see… this." I said, my fingers trailing down his chest again, deliberate and slow. His hand snapped up, gripping my wrist with enough force to make my pulse jump–but not enough to hurt. His dark eyes burned into mine, unreadable yet electrifying, making my stomach churn with something unfathomable. In the next minute, his lips curled up into a dangerous smirk that left my scalp tingling. “Or she could witness her 18 year old sister seducing a grown man,” He lowered his head, whispering into my ear. “I don't mind if she sees,” I hadn't expected this at all. I thought he'd push me away, or perhaps fret as his fiance was right outside. But instead, his arm moved to curl around my waist, pulling me closer. My breath hitched. The last thing I wanted was getting caught at this moment. "Rael?" Kylie’s voice was right outside now. In one swift motion, he spun me around, pressing me against the bathroom wall. I hadn't just been proven wrong by this man, I'd been left with beads of sweat gathered on my forehead. How had the tables turned so quickly? “I'll be out soon.” his voice sounded, and for a moment the space outside the door was quiet. “Oh, I'll wait for you then.” she finally said, her footsteps echoing as it stabbed into the floor. She had left. I thought he'd leave immediately, but his lips only crashed down on mine in the next second, swallowing my gasp as his tongue slipped into my mouth. This kiss was not weak, it was intense, it was wanting, rendering me breathless. The way he nibbled on my tongue made my knees weak, and I held onto him for support. He finally let me go, licking the remnants of the strawberry lip gloss from his lips. “I don't mind fucking you in right in front of her either,” he whispered into my ear before exiting the restroom, leaving me dazed. I shivered, licking my lips before slipping out of there, heading back to the restaurant after minutes of Rael settling in. “You're back,” Kylie voiced out, making me nod as I pulled out the chair which I settled on. Soon, our meals were served. Kylie blabbered on about her upcoming movie role, her voice dripping with false modesty "It’s just a small project, really. But the director insisted I was perfect for the lead.” she said. I stabbed my fork into my salad, resisting the urge to roll my eyes. In my past life, I would’ve clapped and gushed over her and her seemingly perfect career. But now? I couldn’t care less. Seemed like Rael hadn't cared either. He calmly stared at his phone, not even paying attention to her. The more I mingled with the both of them, the more I realized how their engagement seemed forced. Rael did not seem like the kind of man to end up with Kylie or marry her. It made me wonder how they had ended up together. After lunch, I bid Kylie goodbye before heading back to the company with Rael to work on the current project. … By evening, all the employees had left, leaving just me and Rael in the office. I smirked, going to close the doors before walking back to the man, who looked quite attractive as he worked. The way his sleeves were rolled up made my throat bob, a sudden wetness coming to rest in my pants. The way his muscles flexed as he punched on the keys had me thinking about things. “You've been working since afternoon, don't you want to rest?” I asked, staring innocently at him as I unbuttoned my shirt, showing a little cleavage–just enough for him to see as I directly bent in front of him. I saw something flash in his eyes, making my lips curl up as I continued to undo my buttons. My pink underwear came into view, I saw him swallow his saliva as he stared at me. “Why don't I give myself to you one last time before your engagement banquet tonight?” I teased, completely getting rid of my shirt, now in nothing but my pink, fluffy bra. The truth was that I'd only seduced this man because I wanted to get back at my sister. I wanted to own him for a bit, to hit Kylie hard with the fact that I had slept with her fiancé. I had prepared a recorder, recording the moans of the man she was about to marry, fucking into me like I was his. What could be more painful? I smirked. After the banquet tonight, I was going to send the audio to her. With this thought, I pounced on the man, straddling him as I heaved my skirt up. I could feel his cock harden as the heat from between my legs emanated. I leaned into him, my mouth settling beside his ear. “Fuck me, daddy.” “You're not wearing any panties.” Rael pointed out, his voice hoarse from something I knew all too well–arousal. I'd secretly slipped my panties off when I went to get him coffee. How could I pass up the chance to tease him? “Just how you like me, Daddy “ I whispered, feeling my heart thud furiously beneath my chest. I saw Rael's lips curl up into something sinister, and felt his eyes turn darker–or perhaps it was my imagination? “You've been a bad girl, taking off your panties at work.” he said, his hands slowly wrapping around my waist. I could feel something was not right, I could feel his eyes staring at me like a predator. Why had his aura turned into something so dark? I shivered, this time, not from arousal but from fright. After all, this man was not just the most feared person in the city. He was frickin’ 13 years older than I am. “Why don't I teach you a lesson?” He asked, his eyes glinting. My breath caught in my throat.~Author’s POV ~The silence that followed Simon’s declaration was so profound that the gentle hiss of the espresso machine from behind the counter sounded like a roar. Lena’s hand, which had been bringing her boba tea straw to her mouth, froze mid-air. Her eyes wide and unblinking, darted between Simon’s smug, triumphant face and Harriet’s serene one as she took a slow, deliberate sip of her apple juice.Harriet Anderson, her friend, the girl she’d shared instant noodles and late-night study sessions with, was the secret founder and owner of one of Country B's most successful skincare brands? The brand Simon Carter, international heartthrob and celebrity, was the assistant CEO of? The math wasn’t mathing. It was like discovering a pet cat was secretly a tiger that owned the zoo.“I’m sorry,” Lena finally managed to voice out, lowering her cup. “Could you… could you repeat that? My ears must be deceiving me. I thought you just said Harriet is your boss. The boss of… Beauty Blossom.”
~Author’s POV~ It took everything for him to swallow the mouthful of coke. When he finally did, he stared up at the computer screen. “The meeting is a journey,” he muttered before finally ending the call. It was only then that Harriet realized he was on a call meeting. She almost slapped herself, feeling embarrassed after they all heard her call him ‘daddy’ In the end, she put up a strong front, only smiling. But when Rael's gaze finally turned to her, she froze in place, unable to look away. His gaze seemed to pierce into her deeply, but this time, his eyes weren't cold. He looked at her seriously before muttering, “Thank you,” It wasn't loud, but she had caught it clearly. The almighty Rael Morgan was actually thanking her right now! Excited, she took out her phone, and with a subtle ‘CLICK’ took a photo of him. Staring at it, she smiled, showing it to him. “See? You don't look like a demon king here,” she muttered, making Rael's lips curl up into his sinister smirk. In one
~Author’s POV~ It took everything for him to swallow the mouthful of coke. When he finally did, he stared up at the computer screen. “The meeting is a journey,” he muttered before finally ending the call. It was only then that Harriet realized he was on a call meeting. She almost slapped herself, feeling embarrassed after they all heard her call him ‘daddy’ In the end, she put up a strong front, only smiling. But when Rael's gaze finally turned to her, she froze in place, unable to look away. His gaze seemed to pierce into her deeply, but this time, his eyes weren't cold. He looked at her seriously before muttering, “Thank you,” It wasn't loud, but she had caught it clearly. The almighty Rael Morgan was actually thanking her right now! Excited, she took out her phone, and with a subtle ‘CLICK’ took a photo of him. Staring at it, she smiled, showing it to him. “See? You don't look like a demon king here,” she muttered, making Rael's lips curl up into his sinister smirk. In one
~Author’s POV~ Harriet stood there in a daze before going to stuff the chocolate into her bag and changing her underwear. By the time she walked down, the man was already seated at the time, his gaze focused on a newspaper while he slipped from a can of coke. What exactly was his obsession with the drink? She thought as she descended the stairs. When he saw her, he immediately ordered the maids to serve the food. All the while, they ate in silence, only the sounds of their utensils reverberating in the hall. They had barely reached half of their meal when Uriel walked in, clad in a flashy outfit that could almost tell what profession he was in. “Missed me? I'm finally back from shooting the reality show,” he muttered to Rael who barely even looked at him.“C'mon, you're such a killjoy. Oh, sister-in-law, I didn't see you there,” Uriel muttered after catching sight of Harriet on the table. He immediately understood why Rael had not paid any attention to him. Tsk…all for a human wo
~Author’s POV~Kylie had been asleep for as long as she could remember. When her eyes finally opened, she found herself in a hotel room with an old man she had never seen before. His eyes scanned her body, drool sliding down the corners of his lips, making her wrinkle her nose in disgust. She suddenly remembered the incidents before she passed out–kissing Rael, having Kai take her away. Everything had come rushing back, making her hurry to the door. It wasn't until she realized that it was locked from the outside that she immediately realized that she was in trouble.“Hey, unlock this door,” she ordered, not hiding her spoiled, bratty behavior in front of the old man. He only cast a lustful gaze at her before closing in on her. Kylie felt that something was wrong with this man, but before she could put her finger on it, he had already pinned her on the ground, tearing the little clothes she had left. “Let me go! What are you doing?” She yelled, dread immediately filling her as she n
~Author’s POV~ “You, why are you staring like that? Go inside and bring your sister out!” She yelled, her eyes cold.Harriet took one glance at her, feeling disappointed to the core. This was none other than her own grandmother. But then again, she wasn't too surprised, the woman never really liked her. “We saw the Livestream, you vixen. Stealing Kylie's fiancé and even living in his house? You're as shameless as your good for nothing mother!” She yelled, and just then, she started coughing, making Miranda pacify her. “Mother, take it easy. Harriet will give Kylie to us now, right?” Mr Anderson asked, making Harriet’s lips curl up. The truth was that after seeing Rael Morgan's subordinate take Kylie away, they knew at that moment that they needed to save her. They couldn't go to Rael directly, so they could only come to Harriet. “You have only a few months to live. Your lungs are failing,” Harriet said to her grandmother, whose eyes widened.“Are you cursing me? How dare you?” E