LOGIN18++ "Damn, you're so tight." Hailey Bruce arched her back against the cold wood of the courtroom desk as Zeke Maximo, the ruthless crime lord she had sworn to fight, ripped her innocence away one thrust at a time. His hand clamped around her throat, and his voice was a low growl in her ear. "Your mayor daddy would be so proud watching you right now." But it wasn't until Hailey noticed the red recording light flash in the corner of the room that she realized Zeke wasn't just taking her body. He was systematically destroying her reputation. Hailey Bruce is twenty-four years old and has a perfect record. The youngest lawyer in Virginia, untouchable, unshakeable, and desperate to earn her father's approval, but she was never the daughter he desired. He chose Vivian, a surgeon, a doctor, and her perfect twin. Hailey was nothing more than a shadow. Until zeke maximo walked into her courtroom. Her father's greatest adversary, a man who never remained in prison. He turned trials into theater and made her tremble in anger. and in need. What started as a case evolved into a dangerous obsession. And once Zeke had her, he never planned to let her go. When crime and justice collide, there are no rules—only submission.
View MoreLittle bit farther from the hospital, i noticed him walking towards a black luxury suv. no, the black SUV pulled beside him, and a man in a black suit and nose mask came outside, bowed to him, and entered. My heart raced as I watched the scene unfolding before me. The man in the black suit, the luxury SUV, the subtle gesture of bowing. It was all so out of place, so unexpected. Who was Zeke, really?Curiosity piqued, I decided to take a few cautious steps closer to get a better look. But I was careful not to get too close, knowing I could be easily spotted in the dimly lit surroundings.i quickly ran and boarded a taxi but luckily i found a taxi dropping someone off. when it was out of sight.I hopped into the taxi, my heart pounding in my chest. I quickly uttered my request to the driver, my eyes still fixed on the black SUV in the distance."Hey, I need you to follow that black SUV, the big one that's leaving the hospital parking lot. Can you do that?" I asked, my voice low and urg
Dad turned to Zeke, assessing him from head to toe. The way Dad looked at Zeke was uncertain. Then he inquired, fiddling with the corner of his suit jacket. "And why are you here when you should be with your team, ensuring the safety and protection of all the invited guests, including Vivian?"My throat went dry; none of them realized i had tensed up at their unknown reunion. If dad knew that the man standing in front of him was his sworn enemy and that I had been interacting with him, I would be in a big mess, and he would quickly force me to marry one of his old, ugly, perverted friends."Oh, yeah, dad, he probably saw me alone here and did his job. "He asked me to go to where Vivian was," I defended fiercely, my heart racing.Dad tried to believe; he wasn't sure about my response, but he doesn't know how to twist my words. His gaze lingered on him for a while, trying to determine whether he was really a member of the army assigned to him for protection. He nodded and said, "Very w
My father cleared his throat, clearly caught off guard by the question. He tried to maintain his composure but I could see the annoyance in his eyes. “She’s…around here somewhere,” he said vaguely.I could sense the tension in his tone and the irritation that I was being mentioned. It was as if he preferred to pretend I didn't exist, or at least hoped that the spotlight would remain solely on my sister.“Are you sure? We barely see her." The reporter chuckled professionally and went on. "I guess she's having her time to put it all together, not after the..."I know he was referring to me losing the case, and Zeke, not being locked up in prison because of my mistake.I clenched my fists, my anger ris
HaileyI was certain it was him, but I couldn't pinpoint or confirm. Zeke, in an army uniform, his face partially hidden by a mask, gripping my arm tightly and putting me away from the crowd. His familiar cologne filled my nostrils, and the intensity of his gaze sent a shiver down my spine.I followed his gaze as he looked towards my father and sister, then back at me. There was something possessive about his touch, as if he were claiming me. I tried to pull away from his grip, but he held on tightly, his fingers digging into my arm.I felt a mix of fear and disbelief coursing through me. What was he doing here? And why was he dressed like this?“Let go of me,” I hissed through clenched teeth, trying to sound defiant despite
HaileyIf someone had told me that I would be driving to a bar just to have drinks—despite having numerous kinds at home—I would never have believed it. But here I am, one of the renowned young attorneys in the city, driving her ass to a bar.“Omg! Is this some sort of dream?” my childhood friend,
"Come sit, I want to speak with you." That was the first thing I heard when I awoke from my bed. With my nightgown on, I held the coffee mug, rubbed my eyes furiously, and sat at the opposite end, facing the mayor, my father. The man who raised me as an acquaintance rather than a beloved daughter.
I shuddered at his words. He had already done enough harms to me, what else was more to come? The rose slid down the curve of my neck like a blade dipped in velvet. Its thorns grazed close enough to make me flinch, though Zeke’s hand never stop. “Get out. You don’t belong here.” I hissed breat
HaileyThe courtroom emptied like a dying tide. One by one, voices dropped to whispers, then to silence. Chairs scraped, and shoes clicked against the marble. And then there was only me.I sat at the prosecution’s table, hands fisted against the polished wood, staring at the scattered papers that m












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