CHAPTER EIGHTEEN : I’LL GIVE YOU MY BODY

“Why? Why did you do that? I called for you…you know, why would you get me arrested,” I asked faintly, his blunt words left a sour punch in my gut, leaving me breathless.

“I could ask the same question.

Why? Why did you steal from me? I told you to ask for anything…anything you wanted I would have given you if you had agreed to my terms. But no, you still foolishly stole from my company,” He snapped harshly.

“And who do you think you are? Calling my name randomly on my company grounds like we share some sort of relationship, what kind of impression are you trying to leave of me? Just because we spent a night, does not mean I would pardon you for a crime like theft, what example do you think that would be leaving for my other employees? Nobody crosses me and gets away with me, and especially not a woman like you,” He said through gritted teeth. His jaws clenched together, and he stared at me with an unwavering intensity.

“So you got me arrested just to boost your pride and ego didn’t you?” I asked in anger, and watched as his eyes flared.

My hands clenched the iron bars of the prison cells, as I regarded him. My insides burning with hatred and resentment.

He merely scoffed at my words, not giving me a reply, while his eyes blazed with madness.

“Not my pride, don't make that mistake. I got you arrested because you deserved it, you stole from me,” He said icily.

“I did not steal from you, I never stole anything and I would never do that. I was framed…” I said, as he scoffed loudly.

My belly twisted judging from the expression I saw on his face.

It was filled with nothing but loathing for me.

“So tell me, let’s say I believe you, and somebody actually framed you.

Then who did…who framed you?” He said coldly, as he dismissed my words with a scornful look.

“Tina…she framed me!” I shouted in annoyance.

His expression turned to one of disdain. He clenched his fist around the iron bars, separating us—his grip tightening with rage.

“Let’s say I believe you. Tell me why would my secretary to the president ever frame you? And you better give me a good reason” He asked, watching me with an unreadable look.

“Because she harbors some kind of grievances towards me.

Believe me, She told me herself that she stole the money, I swear I am not lying to you,” I pleaded, hoping and begging for him to believe my words.

“Stop lying Leah! Just stop…stop lying it’s disgusting,” he roared, rattling the iron bars with so much force, that I stumbled back in fear and shock.

“I’m not lyi…”

“Quiet, just keep quiet and not another word,” he warned menacingly, cutting my words off.

I watched his body vibrate as his temper flared.

“First you steal from me, then you lie to me.

Do I look like a fool to you? Your words disgust me.

I would give you an easy way out, that or nothing.

You give me your body willingly, and if you agree to that, I’ll drop all charges against you.

But remember, our contract demands exclusivity and secrecy.

You either agree to this, or rot in jail for your crimes, and believe me, there is no other way out,” He snarled. My heart pounded with terror at his words, and I glared at the beast standing before me, his eyes blazing with a kind of fury that I have never seen before.

My insides churned with dread, and nausea clawed up my core, leaving me sick to my stomach.

“You said I could ask for anything I wanted earlier…you said it was my choice,” I spoke up, only to be cut off by his mocking laugh.

Right now, he looked nothing like the man who ignited immense pleasure in me, and everything like the devil incarnate.

“I’m afraid that time has passed baby girl, your answer came too late.

You either agree to my deal, or you rot to death here,” he spat out in anger.

“It’s ironic isn’t it?

You claim I disgust you, yet you’ll do anything to get me in your bed.

If I disgust you, then how can you want me?

And you are engaged aren’t you, are you not afraid that your fiancée would find out that you are fucking another woman behind her back?” I said bitterly, seething with rage and helplessness.

“My private relationships are none of your concerns, and don’t even think you are worthy of getting involved in it. Your only worth is your body. And as for why I want you, I have my personal reason which does not concern you.

You should count yourself grateful, that I seek pleasure inside you,” he growled, his icy eyes looking deeply in mine, and right now, I could see nothing but revulsion for me in them.

“Fine. I accept your deal. I’ll give you my body, as long as you drop every charge on me,” I whispered, loud enough for him to hear.