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
“No~ What if my clothes slide down and everyone sees~” I whined, leaning my head on his shoulder, feeling a sense of disappointment settle in my chest.“I want it to be perfect. I’ve never invited a friend over before, and no one ever showed up even when I called them…” My voice trailed off, the wor
Iris POV:"Hello… No, hi!... No... No... Hakuna Matata," I mumbled to myself, my voice tinged with nervous excitement. A giggle slipped out despite my best efforts to stay serious."It's okay, kid. She won't think badly of you. It's just a family dinner," Liam said, sighing heavily from his spot acr
She was limping slightly, a clear sign that she was still sore. “Let me pick you up, baby,” I offered, concerned by her obvious discomfort.She didn’t respond, but I didn’t wait for her to protest. I gently scooped her up into my arms, cradling her against my chest. She didn’t resist, though her c
But before I could continue, Iris wriggled out from beneath me, her sudden movement catching me off guard. She quickly wrapped herself in the blanket, her cheeks burning with a mix of embarrassment and determination. “Give her a break, monster,” Susan chided, shaking her head with disapproval. “If







