"Hi CEO, I hope karma slaps you in the face before I do" Ashley loved him more than a woman could love a man. But, after a six year relationship CEO Thomas McMahon dumped her on their engagement night to be with his betrothed bride. Ashley is bitter and out for vengeance. Nothing would provoke her ex more than to see her moving on with the one guy he hates the most, so that's exactly what she plans to do! Date Aiden McCurdy, who is obnoxiously hot, successful, a notorious playboy and absolutely not her type. But what happens when Aiden is too hot for her to handle? His every touch... movement...kiss is torment - one she is willing to endure. Will she risk falling in love for the second time? Or will revenge be enough when her ex returns on his knees begging her for a second chance? If you're a fan of steamy romance with a little...or a lot of twists. Then grab your popcorn and start reading!! I love active readers, so please make sure you comment as you read, and support me with your gems too.
Lihat lebih banyakAshley stumbled from her car as she struggled to come out of it in a hurry. she heard a cringe sound and when she looked down the heel of her shoe was broken. she cursed, this was her favorite and most expensive pair. But she didn't care, she hurried into the ballroom.
Sweat rolled down her cheek, her makeup was ruined, her heel broken, some layers of her dress torn, she quickly used her hand to rip off the remaining layer turning it into a mini ball gown.
Today was her billionaire boyfriend father's retirement party, and he had invited her to introduce her to his family after six years of dating. Finally, she was meeting Thomas family for the first time. it had to be perfect.
Ashley retouched her makeup before stepping in. she saw the man of the night, her boyfriend standing tall and handsome as always. He stood beside his father who sat on his retirement throne and greeted guests. Ashley wore a big smile, this was the perfect time for Thomas to introduce her to his father, so she walked over with all the ounce of confidence she could summon.
She spread her arms for a hug but instead Thomas went for a handshake. Ashley's eyes widened in shock, but Thomas barely looked at her.
"Who is she?" Ashley heard Thomas father ask, a smiley tone in his voice.
Ashley turned her full attention to him. "I'm his..."
Thomas interrupted her. "She's a guest."
A guest? Thomas turned this back on her and continued greeting other guests. Ashley just stood in the middle of the ballroom feeling out of place. But, she was grateful nobody paid her any attention, they were all too focused on the retiree to notice how pathetic she looked.
She leaped to a corner, and sat on a stool. Why had Thomas treated her in such a formal manner? Did she do something wrong? Maybe it wasn't the perfect time or place, maybe Thomas could invite her for an after-party where proper introductions would be made. Or so she taught.
Aiden, Thomas nemesis sat in a large couch surrounded by a flock of girls, all black haired and slim. Aiden disliked Thomas, but he respected his old man, that was the only reason Aiden accepted the invitation.
Aiden eyes scanned the room desperately looking for a source of entertainment when his gaze landed on a lady who appeared lost on a stool. She wasn't the kind of lady he would steal a glance at her, she was brown, voluptuous and red haired. He liked his women slim, and black haired. But, Aiden kept staring at her, the way her breasts stood high beneath the corset she wore, he could already imagine the fullness of it against his hands...he hated voluptuous ladies.
He stared at her exposed legs which appeared smooth, and flawless. She was obviously a lady that took great care of her skin. He couldn't take his eyes off her, the way her red haired made her standout.
As if sensing his stare, she turned and their eyes locked. But she was too far, and the hall set up with dark lightening, he couldn't see her face clearly from the distance. But her beauty was still obvious enough. Beauty? she was voluptuous and red haired!
She stared coldly at him, warning him to look away with her eyes. But he didn't, if anything his gaze seemed to grow hotter like he was stripping her naked in the middle of an elite ball. Wetness grew between her thighs, heat on her exposed body parts. She had never felt anything like this before.
He was huge, his arms were strong and muscle flexed underneath his shirt. She had a strong night vision that enabled her to see his beauty in the dark. He was MAN in all aspects, his chin was covered with beards. He was surrounded by a flock of girls, Why was he eyefucking her?
Ashley was supposed to feel uncomfortable from the intense gaze of a total stranger, and the primal response it elicited from her, but she liked it.
His gaze consumed her in arousing passion, and beneath his erotic stare, she saw danger, the kind of danger she shouldn't be playing with, so she picked her purse and rised to leave, she wasn't looking at him but she felt a movement across the room where he sat. She hoped he wasn't coming after her, but she also hoped he was.
Ashley saw Thomas walking down the dark hallway. She followed him, moving deeper into the dark holding unto nothing but his familiar perfume. The scent slowly faded, replaced by something much stronger, masculine and impossibly hotter. She followed it, adjusting her eyes to the dark. She saw his shadowy figure and quickly threw her hands around his neck, hugging him.
The perfume was long gone, the air now filled with something sexual. His hands held her hips, gently pulling her to him, as his mouth claimed hers. He fucked her mouth with his like a dying man, who needed her kiss to survive. Ashley moaned in response, her body coming to life.
She leaned against the wall, holding unto his shirt for balance, the rough fabric scratch her skin. He pressed his hot body against her, blocking everything else from her view and mind as this ravishing, hot strange kissed her. His tongue thrust deep into her throat. She gasped for air, but didn't break the kiss.
The darkness seemed to build their passion, each touch, each caress was hot and erotic. His hands were everywhere, exploring her curves as if he was memorizing every secret spot, like he knew he would never see her again.
His hands moved too fast, feeling her full curves and lower to her waist, he teased the hem of her now mini ball gown waiting for her to pull away but when she didn't, he slipped his hands under her dress and inserted his fingers between her bare thighs. She arched towards him full of need.
His fingers found the outline of her breast, his thumb smoothing her exposed clevage as he suckled her bottom lip into his mouth.
Ashley placed her hands on his chin, and she rubbed his beard. Beards? Thomas was clean-shaven. Slowly, realization dawned on her. Ashley redrew from the kiss, and tried pulling away, but his grip was firm on her waist. "Tom?" She whispered
"Who's Tom?" That voice. It was so deep, it weakened her knee, but thanks to the strong hands around her waist it held her in place.
Fear gripped her as she answered. "My boyfriend."
"I'm not Tom, but I could be your boyfriend." She couldn't see his face in the darkness but she sensed he was smiling.
Ashley tried pulling away. "I already have a boyfriend."
He made a low throaty chuckle that defiled her insides. "With a single snap of my finger, I can get rid of him."
"Stop flirting with me."
He laughed. "Flirting? You're the one who couldn't take your eyes off me in the ballroom. Then, you followed he, pushed me against a wall, force yourself on me, molested and...I was just being a gentleman by responding."
Ashley struggled against him. "Let me go!"
There were many things Aiden was, but a man who forced himself on women wasn't one of it. He released his grip on her waist. "Can I get a name?"
"I'm taken."
A smile curved Aiden's lips as he watched her shadowy figure disappear out of the hallway and into the parking lot.
Ashley's heels clicked against the gleaming marble floor of the private airport terminal, echoing through the vast, empty space. She looked around anxiously, her eyes scanning the sleek lines of the chrome and glass walls, hoping to catch a glimpse of Aiden's unmistakable silhouette. The sound of engines roared in the distance, muffled by the thick panes of soundproof glass that separated the opulent lobby from the tarmac. Her heart raced, a frantic drumbeat in her chest that grew louder with every passing second. The clock above the bustling departures board ticked away, reminding her of the dwindling time she had left. Aiden's flight was due to take off any minute, and she had to find him. She had to apologize. Her thoughts were a tumultuous storm of regret and fear, a toxic brew that threatened to spill over at any moment. The weight of her actions bore down on her, a heavy burden that she hadn't realized she'd been carrying until it was almost too late. Her eyes darted around t
"YES, I did it." He attempted to touch her, but Ashley stood up and screamed. "Don't touch me!" The force of her anger scared him, and he retreated back immediately. "I can explain.""Explain what?" Her chest rose and fell in quick successions."My plan was never to hurt you.""But you did." Ashley chuckled. "You sent men to kidnap, torture and rob me, as if that wasn't enough, you still accused Aiden.""There weren't supposed to hurt you."Ashley shook her head. "Do you want to know what is so disgusting? It's the fact that you imputed your guilt on Metaphor."Thomas took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment before continuing. "Metaphor is actually guilty."Ashley shook her head again. "Why are you so confused?""The men who kidnapped you, they are members of the Metaphor." He paused. "I'm sorry. I was too jealous when you and Aiden were together. I--I had to find traitors amongst Metaphor and pay them enough to just make you disappear for a while." He desperately tried to
"ASHLEY, you're not going to believe this," Nichole announced breathlessly, her eyes wide with annoyance. She and Genevieve bursted into the room, their footsteps echoing off the walls.Ashley looked up from her wineglass, curiosity piqued. "What's going on?" she asked, setting the wine bottle in place. The light from the pendant lamp above her cast a warm glow on her face, illuminating the puzzled expression.Nichole's features hardened as she handed over a thick envelope to Ashley. "It's the report from the detective," she said, her voice dropping to a serious tone. "They've found out who was behind your kidnapping and robbery."Ashley's hand trembled as she took the envelope. The weight of it felt like a brick in her grasp. She stared at the unassuming paper, unable to process the words. "What does it say?" she managed to ask, her voice a mere whisper.Genevieve sat down beside her on the couch, her own expression somber. "Thomas," she said simply. "It was Thomas. He's the one behi
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