Zara's POVMy eyes went dark and worry rushed to my face the moment Andrew drew the car inside the giant gates of the complex where my first home was located.“Andrew, you can drop me here,” I said with a fake grin. Obviously, I didn't wish to have me come to my home.Nobody had been aware of my situation at home, and I didn't wish Andrew to get a whiff of how I was treated. Obviously, my father, Thomas and my step-mother, Carla would be downright angry on seeing me here. I couldn't even say if they would allow me to stay here or not.“No, Zara. I will drop you till your doorstep, and please no more arguments,” he said, determined.All I could do was put on the fake mask of happiness and think about how I would deal with my miserable family.“Here's your house, Zara,” Andrew said, pulling the car at the entrance.“Thank you so much, Andrew,” I said warmly before getting out of the car.I frowned when I heard the car door opening and shutting down. Don't tell me Andrew just stepped out
Zara's POV“2 Million Dollars?! Are you out of your mind, Zara? You surely are and let me make it clear beforehand that you aren't getting a single penny from us.” A hysterical Carla spat out.I let out a small chuckle before diving my eyes on my phone screen, “Not a problem, Carla. I will viral this video right now.”“Zara, please don't,” Thomas said, his voice shaky.I looked up from the phone screen. He was so fucking worried about his bastard son and not to forget his reputation. There would be one more worrisome thing. He was like a cat on hot bricks who was worried about my contracted husband getting a glimpse of this video.He said, his voice low, and I knew he was trying to mend things.“Zara, I know Cole made a grave mistake…”What the fuck?! He committed a gruesome crime that could land him behind the bars! Was this man talking sense?Thomas continued, “And he is already punished for it, Zara.”My chest was brimming with rage and my eyes were stinging with tears. For years,
Xander's POV“The new strategy should be implemented by the end of this quarter, and there should be no delay.” I said to my team seated around the oval table in the conference room.Everyone nodded and I concluded, “All of you did a good job. The share price of our company is rising and I want this trend to continue. You all can start working on it now.”Everyone nodded at me and once the lights of the conference room were switched on, everyone got up from their seats and bowed to me before leaving the conference room.Once I was all alone, I closed my eyes for a second and sighed over the mind-link, “What is it, Benjamin? I told you I would be in an important meeting. Why do you keep on bothering me over the mind-link so much?”Benjamin's urgent voice came from the other end, “I am sorry, My Alpha. Actually, I made a mistake.”My eyes narrowed down. I didn't like words like mistake at all.“What mistake?” I asked curtly.Benjamin was hesitant and he stammered, “Umm… actually, can we
Zara's POV“If you want me to rethink then please me. Make me happy, Zara.”Those words wrapped in my contracted husband's raspy voice throbbed my heart and rang in my ears incessantly. I looked deeply into Xander's eyes. As always he was sure of his words. He wanted what he just said.My mind instantly went to think what would really make my husband happy? What did he actually want?The first thought that crossed my heart was divorce but I wasn't going to divorce him. What else could I give him?My mind took me back to the past few days. My jaw dropped and I was running breathless when my mind bombarded me with the images of Xander trying to get close to him.I thought to myself, “Xander was angry when I was missing from his bed on our wedding night. He wanted to fuck me after he brought me from the clubhouse. Last night, he was standing naked and he bit me hard. He was in a good mood to fuck me. This means he wants to have sex with me.”I could feel my cheeks flushing as blood rushe
Zara's POVHis last words were still fresh as daisy for me. They kept on swirling in my head, and I thought hard what would Xander do to me tonight? Though I was relieved to know that there was still a bright chance to save my career, I was worried about going back to Xander's room after the last encounter that happened in the bedroom where Xander once stayed as a child.Once the cab pulled over at the entrance of the mansion, I got down and walked up the stairs. My feet were very slow and numb and so was my mind. Last night was a hectic one, and I needed some solace; in the form of a good sleep.I was greeted by the maid who offered me a glass of water. I drank half a glass and she asked me courteously, “Madam, what would you like to have?”To be honest I was too tired to eat and I sat on the couch with a thud.I said, tired, “I don't feel like eating anything.”My body was aching terribly, and I couldn't help but lay flat on the couch.This worried the maid and she asked, “Madam, ar
Xander's POV“Aha…” Zara let out a moan that was so fucking alluring. I was about to grab her in arms and that was when she held my hand tightly.I thought she was awake but she was still in her deep sleep. Heatness built in my body and my heart raced as the grip of her fingers tightened around my wrist. First, she moaned and second, she grabbed my hand. Was she having a wet dream?My assumption made Hector dance his heart out in my head unless I saw a frown descending on Zara's face.“I am sorry for making you wait for so long,” she blabbered in her sleep.This made me more restless. So, just like me Zara was also tempted to do ‘it’ with me.Suddenly, a smile etched on her lips as she said, “But no more waiting. I will make you well soon and we will get away from this toxic world, mom.”My heart sank when I heard her. So, all that she spoke was for her ailing mother. So, whatever she did to me in the office was out of force and not willingness!This annoyed me, and I instantly releas
Zara's POVWe made it to the party location. The party was organized in ‘Della Glaze’, one of the most exquisite hotels of London. The rear door of the car was held open by Benjamin again. Xander and I stepped out of it.I still couldn't believe that Xander, who wanted to divorce me the very next day of our wedding, brought me to a public event. Why would he bring the contracted wife he despised at the business party? Was it really to test me and give a chance to claim my doctor licence back or some other purpose? I should be on alert.Both of us were welcomed warmly with a bouquet of flowers at the entrance. I was too startled by the entrance that was cladded with rich daffodil flowers, rendering their sweet scent in the atmosphere, and not to forget the lights that decorated them. If the entrance was this ethereal, how stunning would the actual party place make me?This was a business gathering of unparalleled luxury. The venue was adorned with intricate floral arrangements and tast
Zara's POVLuckily the door was slightly ajar. I grabbed the chance to tiptoe to the corner that was very close to room number 308. Not just could I hear what was going on inside but also get a glimpse of it as well.I saw Tania seated on the bed, her face was clouded with worry. The moment the man came into the room, and walked a few steps inside toward the bed, her eyes twinkled and she immediately rose from the bed.“So, here you are finally!” She exclaimed.“Oh gosh, Tania! Why would you message something that harsh to me, huh?” The man said sharply.Message? What message was he talking about?The man sounded incensed, “Do you mean those words?”Tania trembled a little before she said timidly, “Ye… yes.”The man wore a grave face before he threw his head back and let out a loud laughter.“Hahaha!”Not just me but Tania was shaken by his reaction. She grabbed the man's arm and said, “Charlie, why are you laughing?”Charlie flashed a big smile and said, “My baby is pranking me, I kn