Elarie Newton thought she could hide her secret forever. After becoming pregnant with no idea who the father was, she buried her shame, concealing the truth for months. But when her father, Alexander Newton, found out, her world crashed down in an instant. "Get out of my house! I don’t have a daughter who’s a slut like you!" Alexander’s voice had cut through the silence like a blade. Abandoned and alone, Elarie had been left to fend for herself. Five years later, she was still fighting—fighting to survive, to raise her son, Daniel, and to give him a future. But the load she carried was becoming unbearable. With Daniel starting school, her low-paying job barely covered their bills. Then came a glimmer of hope. A job interview. Her final chance to turn things around. Elarie stepped into the conference room with her heart pounding, filled with hope and determination. Behind the massive desk sat Danreb Scott, a man whose cold, calculating gaze pierced right through her. “So, Ms. Newton…” He had dragged his eyes from her feet to her head. “…do you really think you’re capable of working with me without a degree?” Elarie’s breath had hitched, but she had straightened her spine. “I’ve done more with less.” This was her chance to prove that her past didn’t define her—that she was more than the broken girl her father had cast aside. But would Danreb Scott see beyond her scars, or would her past continue to haunt her? But one thing was for sure. Elarie was ready to fight for her son’s future, even if it meant working under the icy gaze of the man sitting across from her.
Lihat lebih banyakHis fingers tangled in her hair, his warm breath fanning against her parted lips as he thr*st up into her slowly.
Bailey let out the most strangled m*an, as Kaleb filled her with his g*rth and l*ngth.
This was bad. She wasn't supposed to be sl^eping with her best friend's brother, but here she was with his c^ck deep inside her, and his t^ngue inside her m^uth.
* A few days before *
"Popcorn is done and ready to devour." Mirabella, Bailey's best friend, sang as she jumped on the bed which caused some of the popcorn to spew out messily on the covers.
Bailey giggled and reached out to pick up the mess of popcorn on the covers. The aroma reached her nose and she wiggled it.
"Did half of it burn, Mira? Because I'm only taking in the stench of burnt popcorn." Bailey teased, already knowing that her best friend had burnt the popcorn.
Mirabella laughed and crawled into the bed. They were having a sleepover at Mirabella's place, and Mira was in charge of heating up the popcorn. Clearly, she had failed.
"I swear I tried my best. The microwave hates me, and don't get me started on the popcorn." She defended her suckish popcorn skills with a bit of a whine in her tone, which had Bailey giggling. "Don't laugh! I'd like to see you try!" Mira snorted and playfully pushed at Bailey's shoulders.
Bailey, being a bit dramatic, throws her entire body off the bed.
Bang.
She had not expected to land so hard on the flooring and winced as the cold wood froze her bottom through the thin cotton pink panther shorts she wore.
Mirabella is quick to crawl to the edge of the bed and hovered over Bailey's body. She scans Bailey's figure with concern. "Are you alright, Bailey? I didn't mean to push you so hard-”
Bailey giggled and shook her head. "No, it's fine. You didn't push me hard at all, I was just being dramatic. Obviously, it backfired." She snorted, twisting her body in a way to rub over her bottom.
"Well in that case, I don't feel sorry at all-” Mirabella's words are suddenly cut off when the door to her room is pushed open. They both snapped their heads to face the intruder and Mirabella groaned in annoyance. "It's a girls movie night, doofus. Get out!" She snapped at her twin brother, Kaleb, who only opened the door wider when he heard his sister's words.
"What's going on here? I heard a bang." He said and scanned his eyes over the room until they landed on Bailey, on the floor. His eyes flash with amusement and Bailey grits her teeth. "What are you doing on the floor, flower?"
Bailey narrowed her eyes on his face and glared. She hated that asshat, and she loathed that nickname he gave to her when they were younger, back when she had that obsession with flowers. While Bailey got along with his sister, she could never see eye to eye with Kaleb. They hated each other, it was that simple.
Sensing her annoyance, Kaleb's lips lift to showcase his dazzling white teeth. If it were any other decent boy, Bailey would be fawning over his good looks.
Kaleb was the definition of hot, his dark hair that he was growing out made that impossible color of blue in his eyes to pop out even more. It should be a sin to have such beautiful eyes like his and Mirabella's. They were identical twins, but Kaleb's face was obviously more chiseled and more manly. His jaw was sharp, his nose straight with a slight bump and those bow lips.
Why did he have to have such a pretty mouth for a boy?
Her eyes rolled down the length of his body. Kaleb was not at all bulky like the rest of the guys on the football team, but he was lean and tone and definitely tall as hell. Her head could barely reach his shoulder.
And the way those sweats hung so low on his waist...
Kaleb was every girl's fantasy. Just not hers.
"Eyes up here, flower." Kaleb's voice draws her out of her thoughts and her eyes quickly snap up. Those blue eyes are taunting her across the room and Bailey's glare intensified as she rose off the floor and rubbed her bottom.
Kaleb's eyes fall to her hand and he watches the action with an intensity that nearly had her blushing.
Bailey settles on the bed, hiding her bum from his eyes. "Eyes up here, moron." Bailey said sarcastically while pointing at her eyes. Her retort only had Kaleb's mouth slanting into a cheesy grin.
Kaleb throws a hand on his chest and in a mocking tone said. "Ouch, flower, you hurt my feelings."
Bailey's teeth slammed against each other as she grit them and sent daggers Kaleb's way.
"Okay you two, that's enough. It's getting tiring to hear you two bicker all the damn time. Kaleb, get out of my room, and Bailey, stop plotting my brother's death - even though I'll help you with it." Mirabella huffed and reached out for the bowl of popcorn.
Kaleb rolled his eyes and moved away from the doorframe and entered the room. "I'll leave as soon as I get what I came here for." He said and approached the two girls. Bailey's heart leaped a bit. It only leaped because she had an inkling Kaleb was only coming closer to irritate her more.
"What the hell did you come here for?" Mirabella questions in confusion, her brows knotting as she stares at her brother.
"I need that pack of condoms that mom gave you last week. I know you don't use that shit, and mine finished. I don't want to go to the store and I have a guest coming in five minutes." He outstretched his hands and both Mirabella and Bailey wiggled their noses in disgust. One of the many reasons Bailey hated Kaleb, was for his lifestyle. The guy couldn't keep his dick in his pants, and those girls always whined to Bailey and Mirabella after Kaleb is done with them. Obviously, that was getting annoying.
Mirabella opened a drawer and flung the packet toward his face but he caught it before it could smack against his forehead.
He chuckled. "Thanks, sis. Now, you two - have the best movie night." He taunted and winked at Bailey who gave him a disgusted scowl.
"Just keep it down, and make sure to tape your whore's mouth." Mirabella groaned, already knowing the night was about to get extremely loud, especially when their parents were not here. Tonight was date night.
Kaleb's lips lifted into a smirk and he shook his head. "Now that, I will not do. Again, you two have fun." He turned around and quickly left the room and the door wide open.
"What an a*s." Mirabella groans and moves off her bed to close the door.
Bailey, for the life of her, didn't know why she was always so angry when he had a girl over every time she was here.
Back in her cubicle, Elarie was going through the day’s tasks when the phone on her desk rang. She glanced at it, momentarily distracted from her thoughts about the murmurs that had circulated around the office earlier. She picked up the receiver.“Hello, this is Ms. Newton from Danreb Scott’s office.”The voice on the other end belonged to the front desk officer. “Ms. Newton, there’s someone here in the lobby looking for you.”Elarie frowned. “Someone looking for me? Who is it?”“She says her name is Stephanie. Stephanie Newton.”Elarie’s forehead knotted in confusion and frustration. ‘Stephanie? What is she doing here?’“I’ll be right down,” Elarie replied, trying to keep her voice steady despite the irritation washing over her. After ending the call, she looked over at Therese, who was seated nearby."I need to go downstairs for a minute," Elarie said, standing up.Therese barely glanced at her, rolling her eyes with the usual dismissiveness. “I don’t care what you do.”Elarie sim
Elarie already arrived at the office. She gave her customary greeting to Therese, her senior secretary, offering a polite, “Good morning,” only to be met with the same reaction as always—Therese rolling her eyes with a hint of annoyance. Elarie sighed quietly and moved on. As she sat on her desk, Elarie noticed the soft murmurs and whispered conversations growing around the office floor. She couldn’t mistake what their topic was. Her co-workers were talking about Danreb.“Did you hear the news? Danreb Scott was rejected by a potential investor. Of all people, him?”“I’ve never seen him lose a deal before. This is a first.”“It was a big proposal too. He never fails.”Elarie’s heart sank as she pieced together what they were talking about. It was about Mr. Castor, the investor who had crossed the line in their last meeting last week. The one who made an inappropriate demand involving her. Danreb had shut him down, refusing to sacrifice his integrity for the deal. But now, the rumors w
Elarie sat in stunned silence. Her mind was still on the heated argument that had unfolded between Danreb and Mr. Castor. She had been witness to a level of composure and professionalism from Danreb that left her both impressed and slightly shaken. When Mr. Castor stormed out, fuming with anger, Elarie wasn’t sure how things would proceed. The potential deal that could have secured a huge investment for Scott Corporation had been dissolved in a matter of moments.Danreb, however, seemed entirely unfazed. He signaled the waiter and calmly paid for their meal. He looked as if nothing had just happened. When he finished, he glanced at Elarie, who was still sitting frozen in her seat.“Let’s go,” Danreb said. “We’re behind schedule.”Elarie blinked, shaking herself out of her trance. “Yes, of course,” she muttered. She quickly stood and followed him toward the exit. She was still processing everything. Her feet moved automatically as she walked behind him. They made their way through the
Danreb sat in his seat. His face became unreadable when the investor made his intentions clear. The words that fell from Castor’s lips dripped with arrogance and entitlement.“I think you know what I mean,” Castor said with a chuckle, eyeing Danreb with an amused glint. “After all, you’ve been in this business long enough to understand how deals like these are made.” He leaned back, swirling the last bit of wine in his glass before adding, “In exchange for my investment, I want Elarie.”Elarie’s breath hitched. Her eyes immediately widened in shock. She sat frozen in place. She couldn’t believe what she had just heard. She was trying to process the audacity of the demand. Her entire body felt cold as Castor’s words echoed in her ears, making her feel objectified and powerless.Danreb, on the other hand, remained outwardly calm, though his jaw tightened as he gritted his teeth. He inhaled deeply, carefully controlling his temper. His eyes narrowed, but his voice remained steady. “I bel
Elarie and Danreb stepped out of the car and approached the grand entrance of the restaurant. Elarie, following closely behind Danreb, tried to keep her composure as she took in the opulence. But just before they could enter the restaurant, Danreb suddenly stopped in his tracks. She was not expecting the abrupt halt which made her bump straight into his back.She took a quick step back as her face flush with embarrassment. “I-I’m so sorry, Mr. Scott.”Danreb turned his head slightly. He didn’t seem so affected by the minor accident at all. His eyes flicked to her before he spoke. “Walk beside me, not behind. I need to be reminded that I have company.”Elarie quickly nodded. “Yes, sir.”She fell into step beside him as they entered the restaurant. The doors opened to reveal an extravagant interior that took her breath away. It had been five years since she had last been in a place like this. The crystal chandeliers, the gleaming silverware, the soft murmur of conversations from well-dr
Stephanie was left at the spot frozen. She just watched Danreb and Elarie disappear from her sight. The smug look on Elarie’s face replayed in her head. And each second that she thought about it only fuelled her anger for her. Her chest tightened. Unconsciously, she clenched her fist at her sides. How dare Elarie speak to her like that? In front of Danreb Scott no less. She had humiliated her.When Stephanie finally regained her composure, her jaw clenched in fury. She gritted her teeth, and she almost couldn’t catch her breath. “She’ll pay for this,” she muttered under her breath. “I’ll make sure of it.”Without wasting another moment, Stephanie fished her phone out of her designer handbag and dialed a number. After a few rings, the familiar voice of her mother, Gladys, came through the line.“Stephanie?” Gladys answered. “What is it, darling?”“Mom,” Stephanie hissed, struggling to keep her voice calm. “I have something important to tell you. It’s about Elarie.”Gladys’s tone imme
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