MasukLUCAS POV i stepped out of the studio, back into the reception where Viola received us earlier,Rosette, she was talking with this man. the one who accompanied Victoria here,She had a rigid, yet familiar expression plastered on her face as they discussed, how did they connect? "Hey, uh— we should get going." I said to her as we approached. They both rose up. and he, extended his hand for a handshake. "I'm Eugene." he said primly. My eyes darted to Rosette, her lips were pursed, and her eyes narrowed.Is he her missing brother? something awfully grey seemed to be hovering around at her edges, i took his hand and shook firmly. "Lucas Lorenzo." his eyes widened subtly, then he tilted his head. "Victoria mentioned Lucas, but not the Lorenzo part. you are Alexanders son?" he asked.My chest tightened. "How does he know any of this—you told him?" I shot questioning glares at Rosette.how did he ge
🎧🎧🎧Now playing ;love me like you do by Ellie Goulding. For a deeper experience (optional)VICTORIA POV You are such a naughty girl—" His hot breath fanned against my neck.I swallowed. "People are watching, Lucas," I muttered."Then you should make it less conspicuous then." He lowered his head, trapping my gaze. Our eyes locked in the reflection of the mirror. "But I'm guessing your rosy cheeks and raspy breath will give you away far before the sound of your moans." he breathed.My lips were slightly parted, and his—"Please rest your hands above her waistline," the photographer directed.Lucas's hands traced up from my thighs, moving slowly until they rested on the soft piece of fabric at my waist."You look quite stunning in these lacy panties," he murmured softly. "Trust me, Victoria... you don't make it easy for me.""That look! Perfecto!" the photographer called out, blowing a kiss into the air."It would be lo
VICTORIAS POV"What do you think of the makeup?" I asked blandly, the silence between us, suffocating. "Dreamy." Lucas responded with equal disinterest."Whoa Lucas, if there's something you feel you need to say, I think you should spit it out, I promise I won't be surprised." I rolled my eyes saying."You are not supposed to be here Victoria." Lucas said, standing right where he was. "I don't know what you are talking about Lucas. If you think I'm here for you then you are mistaken." I walked past him saying. "—Now, you are being defensive," he said. "No Lucas. You made your point clear at the gala. I really don't care anymore. I'm simply here for the shoot." "And your father's company, You gave up fighting for your inheritance for some silly photoshoot, that's what you want me to believe." "You can believe whatever you want Lucas, you have that luxury as a right.""You don't get it. I don't want you here. you need
LUCAS POV COUNTDOWN DAY 1"Welcome!" A lady in a forest green dress greeted loudly as I stepped into the reception with Rosette flanking at my side.I extended my hand for a handshake as she approached, pushing down the ticking clock that rung loudly in my head."We have all been waiting for your arrival—I must say monsieur, the entire city of Carcassonne is completely head over heels with your viral photoshoot," she glimmered."And to be honest, I am part of that excellente majority." She came to a halt, her lips stretching so widely I believed her skin could tear. "Oh, and please call me Viola," she added."Interesting," I answered blandly.She couldn't pick some other name of all the many names in the world.Then she cocked her head to the side, stealing a glance at Rosette. Her eyebrows furrowed, and from the distasteful line that stretched on her forehead, I could smell the disappointment."Something wrong?" I asked, pulling her attention awa
VICTORIA POV “Ugh." I brushed my palm across my face. The memories from last night were a complete fog.How did I get home? The last thing I remembered was the gala. Lucas walking out on me, Emory, Carl, Rosette...— and the chaperone.A cold lump settled at the back of my throat. As panic began to spiral within me, the sharp whistle of my kitchen kettle cut through the silence.My breath caught immediately. Someone was in my kitchen.My hand instinctively scrambled across the nightstand, grabbing a plastic hairbrush just as my bedroom doorknob twisted."Show yourself!" I demanded, my hands trembling against my makeshift weapon."Hey. It's me. I don't mean to startle you," the chaperone said, pushing the door open.What the fuck was he still doing here?—actually noWhat THE FUCK WAS HE DOING HERE !My grip around the brush tightened as I rolled out of bed. "Stand right there!"He cocked his head sideways, his eye
Lucas pov "Do we still have a problem?" Alexander asked, the corners of his lips twitching into a mockery smirk.the entire hall was thrown up in a frenzy, cheering, jamming their cups together in delight. My hands fisted tightly by my sides as I stood beside Rosette, I tilted my head over my shoulders, narrowing down my glares.She knew Maddie was here all these while —,my stomach twisted under my ribs.Maddie's hands, even inside the cage was bound by chains like a raving animal. stripped off her clothes with scattered pieces of food on the iron tray beneath her.her head lifted up slow to meet me.the lines on her face, contoured by trauma, her sad gaze lingered on me for a moment. it was difficult to read what was happening behind and those sad eyes. slowly, she turned her back,picking up a meat from the tray. she dipped it into her mouth. My muscles tensed, as my heart beat drummed loudly against my chest. I dug my finge







