ログインAURIELLE Dominic swung into action, the hacked footage led to an urgent late night strategy session in the mansion’s secure conference room. Dominic’s top security team sat around the long table with serious expressions under the dim lights. Dominic leaned forward. “Tell me exactly what we lost and how bad the damage is right now.” Marcus, the head of security, replied, “Almost forty-eight hours of internal footage, sir. Living room conversations, your private office, and parts of the bedrooms. Whoever did this knew our system weaknesses perfectly. They covered their tracks well and left no obvious trace behind.” He spoke up right away. “This is not random, it might be a spy, because someone wants leverage over us. We should use this situation to our advantage. Set a trap, maybe leak fake information about our plans and see who bites first. If it is Victor or Caleb, we will catch them in the act.” Marcus nodded. “That could work, Mr. Frost. We can plant false documents abo
AURIELLE "Wait what?" He laughs at me, a deep, genuine sound that fills the space between us. “There’s nothing for you to worry about, Aurielle. The yacht has the best of the best security personnel. Handpicked, trained, and loyal only to us. Nothing will get near you without my team knowing immediately.” I look at him, still uneasy. “You make it sound so simple, but water and I have never been friends. What if I freeze up in front of all those investors and embarrass both of us?” He steps closer, his expression softening. “If you insist, I’ll turn down the offer right now. We can skip the whole thing. I won’t force you into something that makes you uncomfortable.” I shake my head quickly. “No need, I’ll be fine, I can handle it. I’m not going to let a little water stop me from doing what needs to be done for us. Let’s go to the party.” The next evening on the luxury yacht, the deck sparkles under soft golden lights as foreign investors mingle with champagne glasses in hand. Domi
AURIELLE I stopped almost immediately when I heard those words, and turned around slowly. “Excuse you?” Sophia looked up with that same fake sweet smile. “Oh, did I say that out loud? My mistake. I must have been thinking aloud. It’s just interesting how some people rise so quickly these days. One day they’re dealing with a divorce, the next they’re Mrs. Frost with an office and special projects. People talk, you know.” I stepped closer, keeping my voice low but firm. “If you have something to say about me, say it to my face instead of whispering like a child. What exactly is your problem with me being here?” She tilted her head, still smiling. “Problem? No problem at all, Mrs. Frost. I’m just surprised, that’s all. Most of us had to earn our positions through years of hard work and actual qualifications. But you? You showed up and suddenly you have a desk and special attention. It makes people wonder if it’s talent or just good timing with the boss. No offense, of course.” I cro
AURIELLE Dominic grabs my waist and pins me to the bed so fast that I didn’t have time to react. My back hit the mattress. Dominic hovered over me, his hands holding my wrists above my head. "What are you doing?" I gritted out, hands flat against his chest, like that could actually stop him. "Listening to my wife." His voice was low, almost lazy. "And making our marriage look real." "You're insane." I gulped, hating how my pulse betrayed me. "I have things to do, I need to go." He didn't let go. If anything, he pulled me up with him, and before I could brace myself, he wrapped his arms around me, pulling me flush against him. I went rigid, startled by the sudden contact, every nerve in my body screaming at me to pull away. But I didn't. Instead, my arms slowly came up around him, and I hated myself a little for it. "What is this for?" I asked. He pulled back just enough to look at me, his expression unreadable. "Since you have so much free time these days, why don't y
AURIELLE I stood there telling myself he was just bluffing, trying to mess with my head after our fight. Dominic wouldn’t actually call someone and bring her here. He was angry and wanted to prove a point because I told him he could do whatever he wanted. I waited, arms crossed, convinced it was all talk. Half an hour later, the doorbell rang. My stomach dropped when the maid led Genevieve inside. She looked like a model, really tall, with long blonde hair that fell in perfect waves, a beautiful face with high cheekbones, full lips, and a body wrapped in a tight red dress that showed off her curves. She was snobby from the first second, smiling at Dominic like she already owned every part of him. “Dominic, darling,” Genevieve wailed loudly, walking straight up to him and pressing her body against his. “You finally called me. I dropped everything the moment I heard your voice. You know how much I’ve missed you, right?” "Long time no see," Dominic responded, she embraced him,
AURIELLE I snapped my head towards the door and the head cook staring back at me. I quickly hid the file behind my back and stood up straight, trying to look like I belonged there. Martha stopped in the doorway, holding a tray with a pot of tea and a cup. “Miss Aurielle, I am so sorry. I did not mean to disturb you, I was looking for Mr. Frost. He usually likes his evening tea brought to him around this time. What are you doing here in his private office?” I kept the file pressed tightly against my lower back. “It is none of your business, Martha. But if you must know, I got lost. This mansion is enormous and I didn’t realize how I ended up here. The hallways all look the same after a while.” Martha set the tea tray down carefully on the side table. She walked closer to me, her eyes narrowing as she sized me up from head to toe. “Miss, I know you are new to this mansion, but I want to let you know that I see all. I have worked for Mr. Frost for many years. I know his routines,
AURIELLE “Ask him how his mother died.” I repeated the text message.That single line from the unknown number chilled me. I didn't know anything about Dominic and I still agreed to get married to him, and then, the text message sent the wrong signals to me. Only one question hung in my head. How d
AURIELLE I stood frozen in the driveway, the phone still pressed to my ear like a lifeline I wanted to crush. Victor’s voice slithered through the speaker, laced with that familiar cruelty. “But I’m not done with you yet.” My blood boiled. I opened my mouth to unleash every curse I’d held back
AURIELLE I woke up in the massive bed. The guest room was bigger than my entire apartment had been. Neutral tones, abstract art on the walls, a bathroom I could get lost in. A soft knock pulled me out of my regret. “Breakfast is in twenty, Miss,” A female voice came through the door. I show
AURIELLE I stared at Dominic Frost like he’d just grown a second head. My heart was still hammering from everything I’d dumped on him, my failed marriage, my stolen company, the way my entire life had crumbled in the space of one morning. And now this man, this stranger, who drove a car that pro







