LOGINWhy did I only notice it now?Ace chuckled—low, knowing."Do your work like a good whore," he murmured, his tone silky but laced with steel. "And show me your devotion, brat."He leaned back, and the pressure of his hands, which had been a constricting comfort around my body, vanished. Like a snake
I blinked, my breath hitching, frustration curling inside my chest."Please…" The whisper left me before I could stop it, before I could hold onto my pride. My head dipped down, shame curling my shoulders inward as I bit down on my lower lip. "Just one kiss. Even a peck."Ace clicked his tongue, th
“Don’t expect me to treat you like a good girl till I believe you’re sorry, Iris,” he murmured, his tone dark and taunting.Before I could process it, his thumb shoved past my lips, forcing them apart. My eyes flew wide, a muffled “Hmph” escaping as my hands shot up, fingers digging into his knees
“Sit on your knees.”…What?I froze.My smile slipped, and a soft “Huh?” escaped me before I could stop it.The warmth I’d felt a second ago twisted into something heavier, sharper, and I blinked at him, caught off guard.“You heard me, my sweet whore,” he said, leaning back with a smirk that stretc
I clenched my fists, inhaling sharply before narrowing my eyes at him.This man.This man would kill me.My fingers tugged at my top, pulling it back down as I tried to piece together what just happened.Why did he stop?I gulped, my throat dry, my body still traitorously warm. Ace smirked, draping
I sputtered, fisting my hands.“Boss,” Joy’s voice cut through my humiliation.“Wouldn’t Hudson sir be angry about what you just did to his sister? Should we, uh, step outside?”Ace didn’t even spare her a glance.“No. Stay here and do your work. I’ll do mine,” he said smoothly, like he hadn’t just
A surge of fury coursed through me.No one touches my girl without my permission.I marched towards them, my steps quick and purposeful, my anger burning hot.I pushed him away with a firm but controlled shove, causing him to stumble backward."What the fuck?" he exclaimed, his voice tinged with sur
I pushed her gently against the wall, cupping her face in my hands."Daddy missed you so much," I said with a smile, my eyes filled with affection."Me too. It feels so lonely without you," she said, nodding in agreement."Me too," I murmured, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead."So, nothing? At
As I looked at it, my eyes widened in disbelief. She had drawn Liam.An 18-year-old girl had sketched Liam with such skill and precision that it resembled the work of a professional artist."I didn't know you could draw," Aiden remarked, his tone laced with genuine surprise."Well," Iris began, her
"What are you doing here? I was about to call you," Iris said, her curiosity piqued."You were awake the whole time?" I asked."Yes, I was preparing your dress and... but I couldn't choose a dress for me," Iris groaned."So I came here to ask for your help," Iris said, showing me a dress. It was a g







