LOGINWhat do you do when you find out the man you had a one-night-stand with is engaged to your sister? Rhea Bennett has always felt like the outsider in her own family. She’s learned to expect nothing… until one reckless night changes everything. At her best friend Lana’s birthday party, the night takes a turn when Lana disappears to a hotel with her boyfriend. Protective as ever, Rhea follows—just to make sure she’s safe. That was where she met Darnell at the hotel's bar. She immediately felt a pull she towards him. And her admiration led her into bed with him that same night. In the morning, when Rhea woke up she realised he was gone and left a "pay" for the night for her which made her angry and broken. She's never felt this good before and the one she felt it with deemed her a whore. When Rhea went home for dinner with her family and her sister's mystery fiancé that was when she realised, the man in the hotel was him—her sister's fiancé. Darnell Donovan has never been focused on anything in life other than the company. Growing up his father made sure he knew that running the company was his top priority. Everything Darnell ever did was for the betterment of Blackridge—even going as far as engaging the spoiled daughter of a business tycoon. But Rhea came into his life, and for the first time he felt something. Something he never thought was there. Darnell offers to intern Rhea in his company and things get even messier from there. Because while Rhea is fighting what she feels… Darnell isn’t. He doesn’t care about right or wrong. He doesn’t care who gets hurt. He only knows one thing— He wants her.
View More“I had sex with your fiancé… but it was a mistake.”No. That was too cold.“Vanessa… I slept with Darnell—but it was before I knew he was your fiancé.”Fuck.My chest tightened, and I exhaled slowly, the air leaving me in a shaky breath.I was parked outside Vanessa’s apartment building, my heart hammering against my ribs. I should get out. I should go upstairs and tell her everything.I think.I wasn’t sure.I rubbed my neck, still sore from this morning. God… that choking—part of me had loved it, but part of me had genuinely thought I was going to die. I had seen my life flash before my eyes, and the worst part?He hadn’t cared.He was a fucking psychopath. He needed help—professional help.After forcing myself to finish that goddamn form, I had gone back to my desk, my brain completely fried. I had to leave early—told myself it was to get syrup for my throat, to get some air.But really…I just needed to get away from him.I didn’t think I could do this. Today was my first day, and
“Hey, baby. How’s work today? It’s late and you’re probably tired, but I was wondering if you could come over… I have some new sketches for my wedding dress I’d like you to see. And maybe we could have a drink or two…”I paused the voicemail and dropped the phone onto the passenger seat. The strain in my head worsened just from listening to it.I couldn’t stand Vanessa.But I had to. I made a deal with the devil.I hated to admit it, but I should’ve listened to Maurice. He said a lot of pointless things most of the time—but this time, he was right.I’d never been interested in relationships or marriage. The last time I had a girlfriend was in college, and she’d dumped me three weeks later because I was always at the company, never around.And for a long time, I hadn’t even tried to be interested in anything—or anyone.Until Rhea Bennett.The corner of my lips twitched at the thought of her as my hand turned the wheel into the next lane.She had been defiant.The look on her face when
“Calm down, Rhea,” I whispered to myself under my uneven breath.I shifted in the seat, feeling uncomfortable and hot. I didn’t feel this hot even during summer.“Can I get you anything while you wait?” Darnell’s pretty assistant asked with a smile, and I shook my head.“He’ll be here any minute. Please make yourself comfortable.”Like that was supposed to ease my nerves.“Thank you,” I gave her a small smile, and she stepped out of the office.He’d be here any minute. My stomach churned at the thought.For some reason, his assistant wanted me to wait in his office.In his office of all places!!!I had planned how I was going to ignore him until I was done with this internship, but how was that possible when I was in his office on the first day?I tugged at the collar of my cotton shirt, trying to get some air. I should have worn something else.My eyes tentatively moved around his office, trying to distract myself from the anxiety. It was too basic—from the interior down to the furni
“Aren’t you going to eat anything before leaving?” Simone stood by the door, watching me get ready for work.“I’m not hungry.”I swiped my phone open, tapped Amy’s contact, and slid into the chat.ME: Is Rhea Bennett there yet?Amy started typing… then stopped.I waited. No response.Frustration built in my chest.“Andrew told me you haven’t eaten anything for days. Is that true?”I took a slow breath and met my aunt’s worried eyes. “I eat at work.”I locked my phone, set it aside, and grabbed my watch from the drawer, fastening it around my wrist.“Jamie… are you using again?”I paused, jaw tightening, teeth grinding. I looked away, ignoring her. I smoothed the wrinkles on my shirt and sprayed cologne lightly.When I stepped past her toward the door, she caught my arm.“Jamie…” Her voice cracked—strained, like she was about to break.I didn’t have time for this.For her.“Darnell,” I corrected.Simone and my mother had always called me Jamie, but after my mother died, I hated it. Sim


















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