LOGINHelene.My stomach twisted nervously, a sick, churning knot that made bile rise in my throat. Cold sweat broke out on my forehead despite the icy blast of the air conditioner everywhere in the mall. My hands felt clammy, my fingers trembling as I clenched them into fists at my sides, nails digging painfully into my palms. This bitch here definitely has some tricks up her sleeves. Because why the fuck would she suddenly bring up buying the most expensive jewellery in the store just to get the Lumiere Duo?And she just stood there with her little minion, both of them smiling and laughing softly as if she had just suggested they buy some cheap fifty-penny worthless jewellery. The calm on Freya’s face made my blood run colder. My chest tightened, each breath feeling shallower, harder, like the air was thinning around me.The manager came into view, and God, that only increased the pounding of my heart by tenfold. Behind her were the five sales girls that had accompanied her, including Sar
Manager Jade.My heart was beating so fast it felt like it wanted to jump out of my chest.Nervous didn’t even begin to describe it. My palms were slick with cold sweat, my stomach twisted into painful knots, and a heavy pressure sat on my lungs, making every breath feel shallow and forced. This Miss Freya is something else. Is she really serious about buying this jewellery? Does she actually have the money?And what I saw in her eyes made a cold chill run down my spine, dread settling deep in my bones like ice water.Her gaze was calm… too calm. But beneath that calm was something sharp, dangerous, and unyielding, like a predator who had already decided how this hunt would end. No fear. No hesitation. Just cold, calculated certainty. She’s fucking serious. Have I tampered with the wrong person this afternoon? Oh God of mercy, please help me.On the other hand, Miss Helene looked just as scared as I was, but she was doing everything to hide the tremor in her hands, forcing her chin up
FreyaVivian, as always, wouldn’t keep her mouth shut even after the heavy slap she had received. She turned to the manager, her voice loud and blabbering.“Ma’am, does she look as if she can afford this piece? I feel you should sell it to Helene now.”The manager, of course, agreed to her request and nodded.She turned to me, her expression polite but firm. “I’m sorry, ma’am, but we can’t sell this to you.”“But I asked first.”“But you haven’t paid yet.”“And she hasn’t paid either.”The manager exhaled deeply, her shoulders rising and falling with exaggerated patience. “Look, Miss Freya. Everyone knows about the recent rumours flying around that you’ve been sleeping with men around. Selling this to you would betray the meaning of this piece and our jeweller, Tiffany Caldwell.”Wow. So now she’s looking for means not to sell it to me. And she still had the guts to say I’m sleeping with men. What does she know?"Oh, I see." My voice came out even. Almost pleasant. "I wasn't aware tha
FreyaZoey started laughing hard, holding her stomach as she doubled over, her shoulders shaking with unrestrained amusement.“Wow,” she gasped between laughs, wiping tears from her eyes. “Babe, I didn’t know you had such a sharp mouth! That roast was lethal. You just cooked them so bad I’m surprised they’re still standing. I’m loving this drama!”She straightened up, still grinning, and quickly pulled out her phone, set it to record, and placed it discreetly on the jewellery rack, angling it to capture everything.Helene’s face twisted with rage, her cheeks flushing an ugly red as she stepped forward, her voice dripping with venom.“You shouldn’t forget this piece of shit was once your fiancé.”I shot back without missing a beat, my voice calm but cutting.“He stopped being my fiancé the day I caught you both fucking each other.”Her expression cracked, her eyes widened in shock, her perfectly painted lips parting as color drained from her face. For a split second, she looked exposed
FreyaFuck. Of all the days, Helene just had to pick the day I decided to have fun to come to the mall.The moment my eyes landed on her, I knew my day was already ruined. My stomach twisted with irritation, a sharp, familiar burn that made my jaw clench. She’ll never change always setting her eyes on whatever I pick, like a spoiled child who can’t stand to see someone else happy. But I’m not letting this go. Since I have decided to take this piece, I will have it.Just as Sarah was about to leave to pack it, June's hand closed on Sarah's wrist, stopping her.“Wait, my customer got this first. We always follow first come, first serve in this store. Have you forgotten?”Vivian shot back immediately, her voice sharp and nasty. “Will you just shut up?”June jerked a little, startled, her eyes widening.“Why are you involving yourself in what does not concern you? Do you know who Helene is at all? Helene is one of the most famous models in Emeralda. Not only in this city but across Seattl
Helene.Two days ago, I received an invitation from my old college — The Elite Royals. I had been invited to the grand reunion get-together happening next month. Of course I’d be attending, so my mom pushed me to the mall today to get dresses. I didn’t want to show my face outside yet again after what happened these last few days, and I was moody as hell. But my mom didn’t listen. She told Vivian to accompany me to lighten up my mood and said we should both shop all we wanted. So here I am now.But what I hadn’t anticipated was to see Freya in this same shopping mall.What the hell! Am I cursed to always encounter this bitch and her lapdog anywhere I go?Wait, leave that. Freya is a nobody. How did she even get access into this mall? Only the richies, celebrities, royalties, and some other elites have access to this kind of huge, exquisite place. Or could it be that her fat-bellied backer helped her get in? That means I was right. She’s really sleeping around. Or how else would she ha
Freya’s POVI froze the moment the email notification popped up on my phone.My eyes stayed glued to the screen as my heart skipped a beat, my brain struggling to process the words staring back at me.“Congratulations. You have been selected for an interview.”For several seconds, I just stared at
Freya's POV "Stand up," he commanded, his voice dark and rough with barely restrained desire. I obeyed, rising on trembling thighs, knees weak, heart hammering against my ribs like it wanted to come out of my chest. My body felt foreign, liquid, like it no longer belonged to me. Every nerve endin
Chapter 10: Get out! Ryder's POV The bathroom door slammed behind me with enough force to rattle the frame. The sound echoed in the small space like a gunshot. I stood there for a second, dripping, still half-hard, cock slick and heavy with her. Freya’s sweet, musky scent clung to me unmistakable
Ryder's POV I hadn’t been able to get her out of my head since that night.The moment she left my house, still flushed, still trembling, still carrying the scent of me on her skin, something shifted inside me, something I couldn’t name and didn’t want to examine. I told myself it was just sex. Jus







