LOGINMadelyn Davenport has never backed down from a challenge. Fierce, brilliant, and driven by justice, she makes headlines with a fiery speech that rattles the elite—and catches the eye of the most dangerous man in the city. Wyne Moretti is more than just a cold-hearted CEO. Beneath the polished surface lies the ruthless king of the underworld, a man used to getting everything he wants. Amused and intrigued—by Madelyn's defiance, he offers her a position at his side. When she boldly refuses, he vows to make her kneel… only to find himself captivated beyond reason. As obsession replaces revenge, Wyne pulls Madelyn into his dark world, one seductive step at a time. But love isn't the only game at play. With secrets unraveling both must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice when the truth threatens to destroy everything. Power. Passion. Betrayal. In a world where nothing is as it seems, can love survive the shadows? A sizzling, suspenseful romance where danger and desire go hand in hand.
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My eyes darted across the room on the employees of the financial department who fucked up real bad.. Is this why I pay them? To mess up my company and make things difficult for me? Absolutely not! I could just fire each and everyone for messing up the numbers but that would be another disaster.. "Andrew? " I called out to my secretary who stood on the left of the room.. The motion of my hand was enough for him to bring the file of the list of the employees names.. Handing me the pen and the file, he took two steps behind.. Going through the list of 3 hundreds, only 40 made to my mercy to only handle the financial department while the others were cut out.. "A week and I want to see the department running smoothly again.. " Andrew nodded and bowed before everyone was dismissed.. Only the first hour and the mood is done for the day.. If not for me to check the reports and finding out the miscalculations then the loss would run more than 30 millions.. It would have been nice for a drink to drown the frustration but the day had just begun with no time to waste... A knock on the door for my permission to come inside.. "Come in.. " The door was pushed open and Matilda, my second secretary walked in with an iPad.. Matilda was only appointed to look after my schedule while Andrew worked like my right hand.. "Good morning Mr Goldmann. The meeting with the Jakarta company is in 15 minutes, it might last for an hour and half and then we need to leave for Queens Town for the annual meeting with the Cambrian University.. " A frown crept its way to my face remembering that it's that time of the year.. "Send Andrew and few from the management department this time and rescheduled my meetings.. " My fingers danced with the keys of my laptop while Matilda went silent.. I raised my gaze to her to know why she stopped.. "Elder master wants you to be present there sir.. " My stare hardened on her.. "And what did you respond to him? " "I told him that you're packed with work but me told me clear it or he is sending me to North in ice.. " Clearly she was stuck.. But she knew she had to take one blow and she decided to take that from me... I lips thinned before speaking.. "Why don't I send you there for some fresh air intake for you to come up with good excuse next time? " I can bet she already prepared for it cause this ain't the first time she is taking a blow either from me or that old man who still refuses to stop dominating around.. I rolled my eyes and focused back on the screen in front of me... I honestly wonder what makes this old man invest this much on this one university? Looking at the time I got up and grabbed my perfectly tailored blazer and walked to the meeting room... 2 hour's later. I sat on the car while eyes focused on my iPad's screen for some obvious work.. Though Queen's Town was not far from King's Town but it took still took 2 hours to reach the university.. I looked out the window towards the familiar town I once grew up in.. My mother used to live here with me till I was 10 and oneday came my grandfather who took us to King's Town.. Then I lived under him to train me to become the successor for the Moretti's and Black gold.. Mom was a resident doctor here and dad was too busy in the company to look after his wife and son.. So busy that he only had the time to have me.. I laughed at the thought internally.. It was only the best idea to keep me with mom while dad visited occasionally.. But I saw that old man only 10 years later.. I still regret to leave with him that day.. I do wonder what it would be like if I stayed back.. The car came to a halt and Andrew opened the door . I got out and the officials welcomed me.. "Hello Mr Moretti " I only nodded, not bothering to greet them back and walked up the huge stairs.. Made in Victorian era and still held that glamour.. THIRD PERSON'S POV The meeting room was already filled with other people of authorities.. Once Wyne walked in, everyone stood up.. Some in respect and some in fear.. Taking long strides towards his seat, he sat down on the chairman's seat.. Though it was his grandfather's position but he will soon take it under him so it didn't really mattered.. Andrew got behind him and stood silently.. "Mr Ashford.. This year will be the last time this meeting is happening if this time you can't show capable students.. " Wyne's deep voice echoed in the silent room and the dean surely broke into a cold sweat.. Even a child knew not to mess with him when it comes to time and work.. He hates wasting time on things that won't come with benefits.. That already happened 3 times by coming here.. Knowing that the next year he will be the chairman, they didn't wanted to mess.. "Don't worry Mr Moretti... This year we will prove it to you.. " His voice shook but it had confidence.. But Wyne's gaze didn't change, completely not buying his words.. He clicked his fingers and everyone finally sat down.. Mr Ashford cleared his throat and the meeting began.. One by one student's from different departments came in and gave in their presentation and proposals.. Wyne knew it would be a flop yet focused but none of them catched his attention.. Everyone was already in cold sweats while Wyne had a poker face.. 2h 45 min and the meeting came to an end and this year goes to the list of flop too.. Wyne's gaze finally shifted to Mr Ashford who dared to not look at him.. "Well... Enjoy till next year.. I don't let people slack when I am in control Mr. Ashford.. " That was an indirect massage that once Wyne is the chairman, he is done with this job.. But he only nodded with Wyne who got up and walked out of the room with Andrew following behind.. Walking down the hallway, his ears filled with shouting noises.. Out of curiosity, he looked out to the ground floor from 3rd floor where a fight broke out.. He frowned seeing no one minding to stop them.. Mr Ashford and other members came into the scene and looked down too and panicked.. "Sir don't mind them-" One look and he shut up immediately.. "Is this how the campus is handled? This doesn't look like a one time fight to me.." They looked down from his burning gaze.. Slowly he took of the blazer and handed it to Andrew as the weather still didn't cooled down totally.. Opening his cuffs, he rolled up his sleeves and walked down the stairs to the first floor.. The others followed but his raised hand was enough to stop them in tracks.. He was just a few steps away when a hand grabbed his.. "Blue shirt! Are you deaf? How long was I calling you? Get in the cafeteria idiot! " Deaf? Idiot? He looked at the girl who dragged him forcibly.. That's the first time someone called him that in his whole life.. His ego was pissed yet somewhat curious about her.. Clearly she grabbed the wrong person with blue shirt.. "Were you really going to mingle with those fuckers? These guys needs only one person to breathe near them and they will start the fight.. " Andrew was quick to reach for the lady but Wyne motioned him to not.. He wanted to see the next.. Soon they reached the cafeteria and she let go of his hand.. She walked to a group who looked like the same age.. "Get a seat dickhead.. Do you know how long it took to get you? Geez.. " His eyes widened for a second but changed to a poker face.. Andrew who hear it chocked but held the cough as Wyne glared at him.. He quietly sat in a chair and for the first time he came face to face with the lady who called him names.. 'Beautiful.. ' The voice rang in his head as he scanned her face.. Sun kissed tan with dark brown hair with matching pair of eyes, botton nose, slightly plump lips.. Perfect.. 'Perfect with a foul mouth.. ' The voice rang and he let out a grin.. "Ok so this is Daniel, he is the newest addition in this.. He is good in finance and he will help with that part.. Oh wait? How was that stupid meeting Dan? " 'Stupid meeting? ' "Yeah.. Pretty good.. " He replied but everyone looked at him not believing a bit.. "Bro we are chill.. We won't bitch around if you tell the truth.. " One of the guys spoke..He sat there clueless, not understanding what truth was about.. "Okay okay leave it.. He is with us for the first time so let's just get to work.. " Everyone nodded and that pretty girl sat on one of the table.. "Okay.. So the winter is coming and it is that time of the year when businesses are at its peak working on deals.. So this is our opportunity to seize the opportunity-" The session went on for an hour and he just sat there taking notes on the details.. It was so much better than the prepared presentations.. He could open a successful business with no flop.. For the first time he actually felt his time being worth spending on.. " So.. What do you guys think? How's the deal? " Everyone stayed silent but Wyne clapped and everyone joined... She looked at him and passed a sweet smile.. 'Oh how sweetly she smiles.. That dimple on one cheek is cherry on top.. ' "Why didn't you join the meeting? " He was curious cause there is no way he wouldn't offer job to her.. "Because I'll not get it.. " He frowned.. "You'll... " He spoke with determination.. No way he is letting this gem slip off that will bring his company profits.. Everyone signed.. "Then why aren't you selected dan? " He opened his mouth but stopped.. "Because he is determined Dan.. He is not focused on taking in students who literally are in the 3rd year with no experience.. He is focused on when the meeting will end and he will leave.. " His lips parted as she pointed out his thoughts in front of him.. The only person who ever could read him this good was his mother.. "He comes because he has to.. Leaves because he is desperate to.. He doesn't understand that we are students.. If he wants presentation and proposals like he gets in his work then he is too highly of himself.. " One of the other student spoke.. He fell into thought.. Was he really like this? "Geez Martha! Stop being so senti for that dickhead.. He is a egoistic asshole for rejecting everyone.. " Everyone laughed while he looked at the same girl he called a foul mouth.. Not only she sweared him thinking someone else but also him actually.. "Madelyn Davenport.. That's enough of using your foul mouth today.. " 'Madelyn.. Pretty name with beauty and a pretty foul mouth... Perfect! ' Madelyn rolled her eyes.. "If that's about that guy then I am never stopping Gavin.. " Gavin shook his head giving up already.. "You hate him this much.. " Wyne spoke in amusement.. Madelyn looked at Wyne and smiled.. "No.. He is like an angel to me.. " Wyne raised an eyebrow at the sudden sweetness but smiled anyway.. Until she spoke the next words.. "Like Lucifer.. "MADDELYN'S POVI stared at Wyne who was practically glaring at Adrian... Andrew perhaps took the hint and just leaned back and nodded, not saying another word, at least not to me..Suddenly his eyes shifted to Matilda who was just minding her business and started talking to her... I could see her getting a bit taken a back too...I glanced at Wyne who, now didn't care if Adrian was talking to Matilda who was surely the 'employee' he was talking about just now... His eyes were glued to his phone and looked like he was typing something fast...Though the comment was a bit unhinged, I didn't really mind it... It somehow made me feel good... It made me feel protected even though I could have just flipped off this Adrian and deal with the consequenses later...It's not like I would admit it but I do like this side of Wyne, minus the comment because if alone right now, I would have given him earful for saying that..It was finally time to board.We made our way toward the private jet, with
WYNE'S POVI noticed her the moment she walked in... Of course I had to when I kept on glancing towards the entrance... Even though I know she is going to show up, this is Maddelyn we are talking about... I won't be surprised if she didn't show up... But she did...Wearing something more casual than professional... And I realized that this is the first time I saw her dressed this casually... Then I noticed another figure. Adrian Cole.I had met him few times during meetings... He wasn't suppose to join us initially but made a request since he had some technical issues with his own private Jet... I didn't think much of it back then but now I am regretting it.. I should have just refused...I couldn't properly hear what Matilda was explaining because all my attention was on Maddelyn and this bastard Adrian...The way he was talking to her and making moves on her and the way she was trying hard to turn him down every time is mak
MADELYN'S POVThe airport was already busy when I arrived.Thankfully, I wasn't traveling like a normal passenger today.A private entrance had been arranged for Blackgold, which meant I didn't have to deal with the usual crowds, endless security lines, or people rushing around with suitcases.Still... I wasn't exactly thrilled about being here.I adjusted the strap of my handbag on my shoulder as I walked through the private terminal.Porto Rico. Three days. Business negotiations. And Wyne Moretti.I was already regretting agreeing to this. Although... technically, I hadn't exactly agreed. I had been blackmailed.There was a difference.I entered the VIP lounge and immediately spotted Wyne.Of course I did. He was impossible to miss.He sat comfortably on one of the leather sofas, one leg crossed over the other, dressed in a perfectly tailored dark suit. His phone rested on the table beside him while Matilda stood nearby, holding a tablet and going through several reports."...The re
MADELYN'S POVThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than usual. I had barely stepped out of the elevator when I remembered what happened the night before. I left early in the morning without saying anything to anyone... Everyone will get busy for their day anyway... Last night's incidents are still fresh in my mind... Father's words. The Morettis. Grandfather. That ridiculous deal that made no sense to me and went absolutely against my morals... I can't believe I stood there through every word he said...And somehow... Wyne Moretti was at the center of all of it. As if his target was to bring down the Moretti's... I shook my head. Not now. I wasn't going to let personal matters interfere with work. At least... not yet. Not until I know the whole truth about my grandfather....I walked straight toward Wyne's office. Matilda glanced at me and immediately stood. She looked much better than that night... She smiled at me with gratefulness..."Good morning, Madelyn""Morning.
WYNE'S POV The week rolled to an end with endless works, meetings and thoughts of her.. Checking if she really came to join bugged me daily.. But being the CEO I couldn't ask my secretary everyday for her.. I would look so desperate, The nerve on my jaw pulsed while boring hole on the wall clock
WYNE'S POV "I said what I said.. And it's true.. You're egoistic and give a 'don't care ' attitude.. Even Mr Ashford will agree if not fearing you.. 'Sir '... " I stared at her rendered speechless along with others.. And that 'sir ' at the end was not with due respect but taunt.. "Madelyn!! "
THIRD PERSON'S POV His smile dropped. "If I ever get a chance.. I'll grab his hair and yank it until all that arrogance leaves his body.. " Something flashed across Wyne's eyes.. More than anger, it was amusement and a challenge.. He got up and walked to her.. Standing just inches away from
WYNE'S POV My eyes darted across the room on the employees of the financial department who fucked up real bad.. Is this why I pay them? To mess up my company and make things difficult for me? Absolutely not! I could just fire each and everyone for messing up the numbers but that would be another d












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