LOGINJulian's POV I got home so damn tired and drunk. My legs dragged like heavy weights. Every muscle in my body ached from the stress of everything falling apart in my life. I was too exhausted to chase the thief or plan any revenge. My head throbbed with a dull, constant pain.I dropped to the sofa. The leather cushions sighed under my weight and felt cool against my sweaty back. I placed my legs on the coffee table, crossed at the ankles. I threw my hands over my head and leaned back, resting my skull on the soft cushion. The faint smell of my own sweat mixed with whiskey hung thick in the quiet room. I tried to sober up by myself, alone in the silence.For the first time, anger burned in my gut because I didn’t bring a girl home to fuck my problems away to sleep. Just as that nasty thought came in, Ava’s face flashed sharp in my mind. I smiled to myself, a warm, soft feeling spread through my chest as I imagined being with her — her gentle smile, her warm skin, her soft voice saying
Leon's POV I got home after a fucking long, draining night. My legs felt heavy and my shoulders ached from acting like a good friend, drinking with Julian, and stressing my head while trying to pick the best, most expensive diamond ring in the entire city. The cool night air still stuck to my clothes, mixed with the faint smell of bar smoke and whiskey. I pushed open the door to my room, hoping to just drop dead on my bed. The soft lamp light felt too bright. Then I saw her.Bella sat on my bed, her legs crossed. She looked just as sexy as ever. Her short dress rode high on her thighs. Her hair fell loose and wild over her shoulders. The scent of her perfume filled the room. I scoffed low, admiring how comfortable she had become in my space. She barged into my room whenever she liked now, like she owned it.She stood up slowly, bit her teeth into her lower lip as she looked around my room with hungry eyes. I walked toward her. Excitement twisted low in my gut. I was already happy th
Leon's POV.“How have you been going so far?” I asked, trying hard to sound so concerned for my best friend. My voice came out smooth, but inside I felt nothing.We sat in a quiet, dimly lit bar. The air was thick with the smell of old wood, spilled beer, and stale cigarette smoke that burned the back of my throat. Soft jazz played low in the background. I watched Julian closely across the small table.He looked real tattered and rough these days. His eyes were bloodshot and glassy, dark circles sat heavy under them. His hair was messy and greasy. His shirt was wrinkled and stained, like he had worn the same clothes for days. He must have been drinking non-stop since he found out about the company. The strong smell of whiskey rolled off him with every breath.“I saw the news and—” I said calmly. I picked up the bottle and poured whiskey into two glasses. The amber liquid glugged loudly and the sharp, smoky smell rose up fast, stinging my nose.“If you ever need anything, I’m here for
Leon's POV “I can’t believe we are doing this right now,” Bella breathed hard, biting her lower lip.I didn’t waste words. I just grabbed her waist with rough hands and lifted her up like she weighed nothing. She wrapped her legs real tight around my hips, her heels digging painfully into my lower back. We didn’t bother taking off any of our clothes. She had walked straight into the quiet room where Ava still lay motionless on the bed, maybe half-dead. The sight of Bella in that tiny micro mini skirt sent hot blood rushing straight to my cock. I had been stressed real hard to the bone since last night. Any warm pussy would help kill some of that pressure.I shoved my trousers down roughly to my knees, the fabric bunched around my ankles. My white t-shirt and tie stayed rolled up on my chest, exposing my stomach. I yanked her black panties violently to the side, letting the thin lace stretch and cut into her soft skin.Without any warning or teasing, I slammed into her hard and deep
Julian's POV “Search the recent office logs and people’s records,” I ordered James. My heart pounded like a war drum inside my chest as I slammed the phone down hard. The last investor’s cold voice still burned in my ears. They were all pulling out. Every single one of them.My company was now crashing toward bankruptcy. Billions of dollars ripped away in just one single day. Veyron Corps had been sold using my name and my own original documents. How the fuck did this happen?“Whoever did this, I swear I’ll make you pay,” I growled under my breath. Pure rage exploded through me. I slammed my clenched fist down on the desk real hard with brutal force, the loud bang echoed through the room. Sharp pain shot up my arm from my knuckles, but it only fed the fire in me. My breathing came out ragged and heavy, chest heaving like I had run for miles. Sweat poured down my face and back, soaking my shirt until it clung to my skin.My mind raced wildly, spinning in dark, endless circles, despera
Leon's POV The fuck!! Victor… What?My mind raced like a wild animal that's trapped in a cage. I never agreed to this shit all the way. Not like I give a fuck about her, but killing somebody? That thought made my guts twist into sharp, painful knots.I shoved the door open real hard. Thick, stale air hit my face—mix of spilled champagne, sweat, and something chemical that burned at the back of my throat. My stomach dropped straight to the floor the second I saw her.Ava lay flat on the bed like a corpse. Her chest rose and fell so slow I could barely see it. Her skin looked ghostly pale under the yellow bulb. One arm dangled off the side, her fingers limp and slightly curled. Her lips were parted, dry and colorless. She looked completely lifeless, like someone had just sucked all the blood and soul out of her body.I froze in the doorway as I felt my heart slammed against my ribs so violently, hurting with every beat. Cold sweat burst out across my back and under my arms, making my s
Julian’s POVHer mouth was still open, her lips wet and trembling from everything I’d already done. Tears streaked her cheeks, but she looked up at me like she wanted more. Like she needed it.I didn’t give her time to breathe.I shifted forward on my knees, my hands planted flat on the bed beside
Julian’s POVI slammed the door shut with my shoulder—too hard, because the bang echoed way louder than I meant it to in the dead quiet. Shit, my whole body felt wrecked. My muscles screaming from that stupid intense gym session earlier, my head still pounding like someone was hammering nails into
Ava’s POVThe sun was already dipping low when I finally pulled into Bella’ house, turning the whole street this warm, golden color that felt too damn cheerful for the storm that was going on inside of me.My hands tightened on the steering wheel before I made myself let go as soon as I arrived at
Julian’s POVShe didn’t waste a second. Her eyes locked on mine, that hungry spark flashing brighter, and she reached up, grabbing the towel slung around my neck. She tugged me forward—slow, deliberate, like she was reeling me in. Her teeth caught her bottom lip, biting down, her breath coming quic







