Rumors swirled that Emily Rockefeller had been Murray Gibson's cherished "canary" for three years. At nineteen, she became Murray's, groomed to be both obedient and tender. It was said that Murray only saw her as a stand-in, a substitute for his childhood crush, Stacey Zechariah. Rumors persisted that when Stacey returned, Emily's charm faded, and Murray heartlessly kicked her out of his car right on the street. However, rumors are just that. Later on, a gossip magazine captured a rare moment of vulnerability from the usually arrogant Gibson heir. He was found drowning his sorrows in a bar late at night, tearfully asking every passerby, "Why doesn't she want me?"
View MoreAt seven in the evening, a Boeing business jet touched down at Sandviken Airport.
The cabin door opened, and a tall, slender figure emerged. He looked at the sky and stretched out his hand to catch a few glistening snowflakes. Standing under the warm orange light, he was in no hurry to leave, his face turned to the side as he patiently waited for the delicate white flakes to slowly pile up on his coat shoulders.
Time seemed to stand still.
Finally, the butler, Malcolm, approached him. "Young Master, your grandfather has requested that you go directly to the mansion upon your arrival."
After getting off the plane, a black Bentley was waiting in the square. He got into the car and glanced out the window - the snow seemed to fall heavier.
Stepping off the plane, a black Bentley awaited him in the plaza. He got into the car and looked out the window as the snow fell even heavier.
"What about her?" Murray, weary, leaned back in his seat, massaging his temples.
The butler replied: "Miss Rockefeller has been at the villa ever since you went abroad; she hasn't stepped outside once."
"She hasn't left the house all month?" Murray opened his half-closed eyes, a mocking smile on his pale lips. "How obedient of her."
"Miss Rockefeller plays the piano and dances daily, with over a dozen people waiting on her - her days have been comfortable enough."
Murray: "Go to the villa."
The butler was somewhat concerned. "Today is Thanksgiving, sir, and the elders are all waiting for you."
Murray tilted his chin up slightly, his voice cool. "They've already waited this long; a bit more won't matter."
"Yes, sir."
The car headed towards Elite Peak in the western part of the city.
Thanksgiving is the most significant holiday. The Elite Peak Resort's villa complex was decorated festively, softening the cold, aloof luxury of the villas.
The car stopped in front of a standalone villa halfway up the hill.
The snow continued to fall; uniformed servants lined up in two rows outside the main door to welcome him.
Beyond the gate was a path paved with cobblestones, flanked by various shapes and sizes of potted plants and trees.
Murray paused before a newly planted white plum tree in the yard.
The white plum tree was thriving, with a graceful shape, fine yet strong branches, and flowers with white petals and yellow centers, each seeming to dance in the breeze.
He stood quietly for a while, then turned to the butler and said, "Let them have a holiday."
"Yes, sir."
Although he had agreed, the butler still tried to advise, "Should we keep a few to cook and clean?"
"No need. You should go rest as well."
After dismissing everyone, Murray stood alone in the yard, looking towards the second floor. The house was unlit, shrouded in darkness, exuding a sense of vast, quiet emptiness.
Entering the hall, Murray shed his coat, which was wrapped in the chill of the outside, and headed straight for the second floor.
The entire second floor was a massive, unobstructed space, with walls on all sides made of large glass panels. The ceiling was also made of crystal, clear enough to reflect a person's silhouette.
In the center of the room was a large circular bed on which a woman was soundly asleep.
Scattered haphazardly on the expensive carpet were empty wine bottles, including the rare vintage he had won at Christie's auction. The Persian "Vase" carpet, a national treasure bought at the London auction, was also stained by spilled red wine and whiskey.
His expression was impassive as he glanced indifferently at the woman on the bed.
She was wearing a shimmery pink heavy silk satin robe, very long but revealing a glimpse of pale calves. Her skin was flawless, like porcelain.
Her long hair shone in the faint light seeping through the windows, lush and smooth as satin. Her features were exquisitely elegant, so just a glance was enough to stir endless fantasies.
Murray's throat involuntarily tightened. He didn't wake the woman on the bed, instead undressing and entering the bathroom.
"This is my breeding ground, also, my collection. "
After his shower, when he returned from the bathroom, Emily Rockefeller had awakened. She sat up, her face clouded with confusion.
"You said you wouldn't be back for three more days?"
Murray was adjusting his cuffs, answering her absently, "Oh? Did I disrupt your plans by coming back early?"
"Hmph."
Emily got out of bed, swaying unsteadily as she approached Murray and wound herself around him like a snake, undoing the shirt buttons he had just done up.
"I thought I wouldn't get to sleep with a man for three more days, but now one has just walked through my door. Would you say that's disrupted my plans?"
Murray glanced coldly at her. "Stop messing around."
"But I want to."
Emily bit down on his prominent Adam's apple.
At that moment, the man's defenses completely collapsed. Amidst intimate caresses, his body ignited, his eyes radiating a strange radiance.
"You always seduce me with some motive, so tell me - what is it you want this time?"
His voice remained cool and detached, devoid of emotion, as if the person lost in passion was someone else, while the speaker was merely an observer.
"Elton... he's returning to the country soon, and I want you to give him the position of CEO at Fiduinvest," Emily managed to say, her speech broken by his movements.
Murray scoffed. After a pause, he intensified his grip, his tone laced with mockery, "Did he ask you to plead for him?"
Emily clenched her teeth. "No, he doesn't know about us."
"Really doesn't know?"
Murray frowned, breathing heavily. His hand gripping her waist tightened, eliciting a muffled groan from Emily. She couldn't continue speaking, only gasping for breath on his shoulder.
Murray got up and lightly lifted Emily, carrying her towards the bathroom.
"So, you agree?" she managed to ask.
"I'll see how you perform," replied Murray, pulling her into the spacious bathtub. Murray pulled her into the spacious tub, water splashing as a new "battlefield" began.
...
Perhaps because it had been too long, he was exceptionally vigorous this time, leaving Emily utterly exhausted. By the last round, she nearly lost consciousness.
"I think you need to improve your skills. Regardless of profession, you should know it's survival of the fittest. Understand?"
Murray was handsome, with chiseled features and a sculpted face. But because he seldom smiled, his eyes held a hint of gloom.
So his words didn't sound like he was joking, but rather more like a boss admonishing a subordinate.
With her last breath, Emily nodded. The boss was right.
In the coffee shop, Murray pushed aside his sugar-added coffee, a gesture Stacey noticed as her hand paused, spoon in mid-air. "What's wrong?""I never add sugar to my coffee," Murray said with a smile."Before..." Stacey started, then stopped, realizing the significance. What used to be was in the past; now it was a different story."Why did you ask me to come here?" Stacey dropped the spoon into the cup, a droplet of dark brown liquid splashing onto the white saucer, starkly visible.Murray looked puzzled. "Wasn't it you who invited me?"Stacey, half amused and half irritated, pulled out her phone, tapped a few times, and pushed it toward Murray.A message inviting her for a meeting, signed by Murray, flashed on the screen.Murray frowned; he had received a similar message from the same number. He dialed the number from Stacey's phone, which was quickly answered. "How is it going? Did Murray show up? Talk it out. After so many
"Is it well peeled?" Holding up the neatly peeled apple, Emily smiled with her eyes curving into crescents. "Look, I didn't break the peel even once."Elton opened his mouth but suddenly found himself at a loss for words. An invisible wall stood between them, unseen yet palpably separating them."Mr. Cromwell, may I come in?" Sandy stood at the door with her laptop, her arrival seemingly a rescue for Elton."Come in."Emily stood up. "If you need to discuss work, I won't intrude."Elton politely insisted it was okay for her to stay, but Emily mentioned that now that she, too, worked at the company, it was proper to follow protocol.Elton didn't press her to stay any longer.Before leaving, Sandy gave Emily a knowing wink, and Emily nodded in understanding.Once outside the hospital, Emily searched on her phone for the nearest mall. She planned to do some shopping. Ronald had called her, pleading for her to attend his mother's b
Entering the office, the supervisor perused Emily's file, her brows knitting into a tight knot. This resume was the most outlandish she had ever seen since joining the company. However, the more outlandish it was, the clearer it became that this girl was no ordinary employee.She gestured for Emily to sit, her tone softening slightly, "Your team members have formally accused you of malicious competition."As Emily predicted, those two must have claimed that she had hidden other members' reports to favor her own.Emily remained expressionless. "Was it Lydia or Karen?"The supervisor was taken aback by her directness. "Both of them have made allegations.""Oh," Emily nodded, meeting the supervisor's gaze calmly, "I assume you investigate such claims."The teacher's eyebrows lifted in surprise; the young lady didn't seem like a novice in the workplace. "Indeed, at Bucapital, a major company, we don't target any employee based solely on an accus
"Starting to check up on me now?" Murray teased as he playfully kissed Emily, pausing between each peck.Emily dodged his kisses with a smile, "If you're avoiding answering, you must have had dinner with a woman."Murray pinched her cheek lightly, "Even if there were women at the dinner, they were business partners. Does gender really matter?""Fair enough," Emily said, pushing his shoulders to sit up. "I have a question for you."Seeing her serious expression, Murray couldn't help but smile."Be serious, don't laugh," Emily chided, tapping his shoulder.Murray composed himself, waiting for her question."If, and I'm just saying if, someone made you choose between me and Stacey, who would you pick?"Murray frowned, "What kind of childish question is that?""Just answer me," Emily urged, shaking his arm.Murray squeezed her hand firmly, his voice cold, "I'd choose to eliminate the person forcing me to make that cho
Caught under the intense gaze of such a handsome man, Donna couldn't bring herself to look up, her face flushing like pomegranate seeds.Emily, noticing Humphrey's look, immediately understood his intentions. She swiftly pulled Donna behind her, speaking firmly, "I'm warning you, don't even think about it."With a puzzled expression, Donna thought to herself, 'The boss is interested in me? Is this really happening?'She discreetly poked Emily's waist, internally pleading, 'Please don't stop the boss from showing interest in me.'Emily, misunderstanding Donna's gesture as fear of offending Humphrey, reassuringly patted her shoulder, "Don't worry, I'm here. He won't dare do anything to you."Humphrey raised an eyebrow and leaned forward to get a better look at Donna. As someone experienced in reading women, he was well aware of what they desired and confident in his allure.Humphrey snapped his fingers at Donna, tilting his chin suggestively,
As Elton left with Odelia, he avoided Emily's gaze. However, Emily stopped him with a smile, "You should go to the hospital first."Elton looked up, meeting her smiling face. She spoke with concern, but her eyes lacked their usual sparkling brightness. Suddenly, his steps felt unbearably heavy, as if they were laden with lead."Are you coming or not?" Odelia impatiently tugged at his sleeve.Regaining his composure, Elton sighed, hunched over, and slowly shuffled out."If you want to cry, just let it out," Humphrey, lounging on the sofa, his arm supporting his head, said to Emily with an amused smile.Emily sensed a change in the atmosphere after the two left. Humphrey's demeanor shifted from malicious mockery to a gentle familiarity, unintentionally lowering her guard.Standing for so long, her legs had become numb. Emily moved to sit on the sofa opposite Humphrey, her tone calm, "Why should I cry?"Humphrey, lips curled in a meaning
As he spoke, Humphrey paused briefly, his gaze unabashedly sweeping over Emily."Out of the two, one must stay with me today. As for who stays, you decide."He leaned back into the sofa, seemingly amused by his own game. Resting his chin on the back of his hand, he chuckled lightly.Emily looked at Elton, seeing him clench his teeth, his eyes bloodshot with anger.Clinging to Humphrey's leg, Odelia complained, "I'm your girlfriend; how can you say such things in front of me?""Girlfriend?" Humphrey laughed so hard his shoulders shook. He wrapped an arm around her, his voice soft but his eyes chillingly cold, "I have many pets, but certainly no girlfriend."Odelia turned pale, incredulous, "You see me as your pet?"Humphrey laughed again, "You're not even a pet, to be precise, a toy.""No, that's not true. You've
Emily donned a sleek, all-black ensemble, complete with a baseball cap, and just before stepping out, she clipped a pen to her waist.In the car, her thoughts were in turmoil. She hardly knew Humphrey, but it was clear that he was not someone to be trifled with.Yet, Elton had insisted on keeping the Cromwells in the dark. Contacting the police would blow their cover, so she pondered texting Murray for help but ultimately decided against it, not wanting to drag him into this messy affair.Parking on the Road, she didn't head straight for the back streets. A glance around revealed two traffic officers at the street corner, offering a slight reassurance.She then fished a tiny pepper spray from her pocket, holding it tightly in her palm, before venturing into the dark alley. Fortunately, it was short, and she emerged quickly.Outside, she spotted a tall, lean young man leaning agai
After work, Emily stepped out of the skyscraper, not wanting to return to the villa. She walked slowly along the sidewalk, the city lights just beginning to twinkle. The streets bustled with traffic, and the colorful lights on the overpass lit up like a rainbow arching over the city.The CBD, every inch of it worth its weight in gold, seemed like two different worlds by day and night. The aroma of various street foods wafted from the carts lining the road, stirring up a voracious appetite in passersby."The hustle and bustle of life, it truly soothes the soul," Emily thought, looking up and taking a deep breath. Then, she pulled out her phone and ordered a takeaway for two, hoping to share it with Donna.However, Donna was out at a dinner party.It seemed every time Emily called Donna. Lately, she has been at some social events. Emily couldn't help but wonder what kind of entertainment company Donna
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