REBECCA'S POVI used the back of my hand to wipe the corner of my lips. "Don't you get tired of flirting? Or do you just act like this with every lady?"He clicked his tongue. I thought he might get offended, but he smiled. "Just only for you."Heat brimmed on my cheeks, but I straightened, brushing my hair."Liar." I muttered, almost to myself, but he must have heard it because he chuckled.His voice now was light and firm, unlike when he spoke to Alyssa.The poor woman must be shivering. She is, after all, so fragile."You shouldn't have scared her like that," I mumbled, still brushing my hair where he had ruffled it.Kendrick moved forward and so did the chair. He leaned closer, wrapping his hand over my waist as he placed his face in my lap, snuggling. "I'm sorry, I didn’t mean it like that. If it makes you happy, I'll apologize."I froze, watching as the most talented and ruthless business tycoon in Langford City crawled over me like a little cat.God… his hair.My palm itched fr
REBECCA'S POV"These are good," I said, mumbling, flipping through the pages of the files that Alyssa dropped on my desk."Hmm, they are. I like this one more," Alyssa said, leaning over as she pointed to one of the sketches at the corner.I darted my eyes, spotting the one she was talking about. It was a red signature dress with an off-shoulder, mermaid tail, and a thick slit."You like that?" I arched a brow. Alyssa, noticing that she must have said it out loud, straightened, clearing her throat."It's beautiful," she admitted, while I smirked, placing the file back on the table."You want one? I can make it." I shrugged.Alyssa jolted, stepping backward, waving her hands dismissively. "Of course not, ma’am. Why will I let you do something like that? I was just admiring, and besides, I don't think I have the body to pull something off like that."Slowly, my hands crossed around my shoulders.It was obvious we still needed to work on that confidence. My fingertips massaged my temple
REBECCA'S POV"Alyssa, I need you to excuse us for a moment," I said, facing the skyline as I stared out the window.Alyssa had ushered the lady— Ingrid inside my office, and more than ever, I was curious why she was here.Or maybe I just wanted to know about her relationship with Kendrick."Of course, Miss Belmont," I heard Alyssa’s voice behind me.Footsteps echoed for a while, and they started to fade until the door slammed shut. Now I was alone with that woman.The air was silent for a moment, and then heels clicked against the floor.My ears perked up as I tilted my gaze towards the sound.Ingrid was crouching over the floor, picking up one of the scattered papers.My face frowned as I turned to watch the way she smirked while lifting one of the papers."I see you have a thing for sketches," she said.I frowned, walking over to her, and without any hesitation, I swiped the paper from her hand. It was indeed one of my sketches for the upcoming release of my spring collection."I
REBECCA'S POVThat bastard bit me?The way Kendrick sucked against my neck made my thigh contract immediately as I took a deep breath. Slowly, I set my phone down and gave a forced smile."Who I sleep with is none of your business. Let that sink deep into your head," I said in a flat tone as my hand caressed the side of my neck gently.Felix looked like he was going to shred me into pieces, but his attitude was the least of my concern."So, my dear ex-husband, are you here to make the bargain, or are you just going to keep ruining my mood?" I asked.Felix’s eyes darted and they held a little bit of exhaustion as his chin hardened, but I was a patient woman, so I waited.I had a feeling he was on edge, and a desperate man will always make desperate choices."Fine, take back your position, but just let go of my family," he said in a low groan.My eyes dropped. Did he just agree to my request?"Never thought I would live to see the day that you actually developed a heart, but I guess som
KENDRICK'S POV"My perfect woman." I smirked, staring right at the screen, watching Rebecca as she ate the breakfast I made before I left.Stupid board of directors.If I hadn’t been skipping meetings to accompany Becca, I wouldn’t have left so early."Kendrick…"My father’s voice bored inside my ears, and I lifted my eyes from my phone.The entire board of directors were staring right back at me. The smile on my face drained as I realized I was still in the meeting."KENDRICK! You have been on your phone since you got here. Is this how you are going to lead the Reyes Corporation?"I scoffed, pressing my hand against the side button so the screen would go off as I placed my phone on the table."Dad, what’s the matter? Weren’t you the one that wanted me to get you a daughter-in-law?"The board of directors roared with faint chuckles, some of them already nudging themselves."This boy…" my dad gritted his teeth.I rubbed my temple lazily as I leaned against the table. "I already read al
REBECCA'S POVWas this what desire felt? It was intoxicating and overwhelming.What was worse was that I had no idea what to do with all of these emotions.It was like everything I felt shattered right before my eyes and now I didn't know how to keep them back, or even if I wanted to.Kendrick's lips found mine again and slowly he slid to the side. My gaze followed, confusion clouding my senses as he took me inside his arms."Sleep," he whispered.I stiffened, feeling my core still throbbing from the heat. I almost couldn't believe my ears."Sleep?" I repeated after him. He snuggled, locking his arms around my waist."If I didn't know better, I'd say that you sound disappointed. Were you expecting me to take things even further?"My ears burned as I turned my face away from him, flashes of what we did already boring deep inside my mind.How did he expect me to just sleep after all of that, and why was I so disappointed?"I hate you," I grumbled under my breath, snatching my robe upwar