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Chapter 76: The Rival
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2026-05-31 23:09:09
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Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 186: The Treat
It wasn't a supermarket. It was the kind of market that had existed in this spot for probably a hundred years. A vendor with a cart full of vegetables...tomatoes in various stages of ripeness, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers in bright colors. Another vendor with fresh herbs...basil, rosemary, oregano, parsley, bundled and waiting to be purchased.The smell hit her first.Fresh. Alive. Promising.Lyra approached the vegetable vendor, a woman in her seventies with dark eyes and weathered hands."Buongiorno," Lyra said."Ciao, bella," the woman responded. "What are you looking for?""Something special," Lyra said. "I want to make a nice dinner."The woman smiled like she understood exactly what that meant."For someone special?" she asked."For myself," Lyra said simply.The woman's smile deepened."Ah," she said, nodding approvingly. "Even better. Let me help you."Over the next twenty minutes, Lyra selected vegetables with the vendor's guidance. The woman picked out tomatoes that were
Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 185: The Interview
Lyra followed her through the office, taking in everything. The way the space was organized. The energy of the people working. The quality of the materials. Everything told a story about what this firm valued.The conference room overlooked the courtyard. The table was long and made of reclaimed wood. There were sketches on the walls, design work in various stages of completion. It felt like a creative space, not a corporate one.Two people were waiting for her.One was a woman in her late forties, dark hair pulled back, with sharp eyes and an even sharper smile. She stood and extended her hand immediately."Lyra, I'm Giuliana Rossi. I'm the creative director here. This is Marco's friend, yes? He spoke very highly of you.""Thank you so much for having me," Lyra said, shaking her hand. Her grip was firm, confident.The second person was a man, slightly younger, with kind eyes and an open expression."I'm Paolo," he said. "I oversee our sustainable materials sourcing. Marco told us you
Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 184: Stella Design House
DARKVEIL: He hasn't. Trust me on this. He's waiting for you. Even if you can't see it, even if it seems like he's moved on, he's waiting.Lyra stared at that message for a long time.How could DarkVeil know that? How could he be so certain?But somehow, his certainty was enough to ground her. Enough to remind her that she wasn't alone in this.She set down her phone and looked at the time.9:56 AM.She had an interview at 11:30 AM. A position at a design firm in Rome. A job she'd applied for because she was ready to build her own life, create her own path, establish her own identity separate from Damien.She needed to shower. Needed to get dressed. Needed to prepare herself to walk into that interview and convince someone that she was exactly what they needed.She stood up, leaving her tea half-finished on the table.The news about Damien being in Rome would still be there after the interview. The questions would still need answers. The pain would still need processing.But right now,
Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 183: He's In Rome?
The notification came through at 9:47 AM.Lyra was sitting on her sofa with a cup of tea, scrolling through her phone mindlessly, checking emails and social media like she did every morning. She'd been back to Rome for two days now. Two days of settling back into her apartment, finding her rhythm, preparing for the interviews she had scheduled.The notification was from a design news app she followed."Solare Design House Launches Sustainable Luxury Collection at Exclusive Rome Event"She almost didn't click on it.But something made her. Some instinct. Some pull toward the story that she couldn't quite explain.She opened the article.The event had been last night. The Solare showroom in Rome's historic center. An exclusive product launch for their new sustainable luxury collection. High-profile attendees, impressive pieces, visionary design.And then she saw the photo.It was a candid shot taken in what looked like a private lounge area. Damien was standing near one of the featured
Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 182: Victoria Solare
A server appeared immediately with a glass of the finest vintage. Another offered hors d'oeuvres prepared by a Michelin-starred chef who'd been flown in for the evening. Damien accepted the glass but declined the food with a subtle shake of his head.Marcus had positioned himself discreetly near one of the support columns.He was greeting the CEO of a major European luxury goods conglomerate when he felt it.A shift in the room's energy.It was subtle, the way powerful things often are. A slight rearrangement of attention. A moment where multiple conversations seemed to pause, just for a fraction of a second.Damien didn't look immediately. He finished his conversation, acknowledged the man's point about sustainable sourcing, and only then turned to see what had caused the shift.Victoria Solare had entered the VIP lounge.She wore white, a dress that was less garment and more architectural statement. It was structured, geometric, designed by someone who understood that true luxury wa
Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 181: Damien Arrived In Rome
The private jet touched down at Rome's Fiumicino Airport at 2:47 PM.Damien had been awake the entire flight, seven hours.Marcus was beside him as always, tablet in hand, running through the day's itinerary as they descended the stairs to the tarmac."Your ground crew has confirmed arrival protocols," Marcus said smoothly. "The villa is prepared and ready. Your wardrobe has been pressed for tonight's event. All security measures are in place."Damien nodded, only half-listening. He was reading the message that had come through just before they landed.The car was waiting on the tarmac...black, sleek, tinted windows. His Rome operations manager was already inside, having flown in two days prior to prepare everything.As Damien settled into the leather seat, Marcus took the seat across from him, continuing his briefing."The Solare event is scheduled for 8 PM at their flagship showroom in the historic center," Marcus said. "Black tie. All major design houses confirmed in attendance. Vi
Pleasured By My Elder Brother CHAPTER 3: Homecoming
LYRA POV:The plane touched down at JFK with a jolt that matched the anxiety thrumming through Lyra's veins.She'd barely slept during the flight, her mind spinning with questions her mother refused to answer over the phone. Urgent. Family matter. Need you home. The words had echoed through her hea
Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 1: The Anonymous Friend
Lyra's fingers trembled as she typed, the blue glow of her phone the only light in her darkened bedroom.LyraNight: I thought about him again today. God, I'm so fucked up.She held her breath, waiting. The three dots appeared almost immediately....her anonymous stranger always responded, no matter
Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 6: Oh God Damien!
Lyra set her phone down with shaking hands and stood up.Her legs felt weak, her body hypersensitive. Every movement of fabric against her skin made her gasp.She walked to the full-length mirror in her room and looked at herself.Her hair was disheveled from the flight and the stress. Her face was
Pleasured By My Elder Brother Chapter 2: He's my BROTHER
Her phone screen glowed accusingly in the darkness, her shameful confession staring back at her. With shaking hands, she minimized the app and clutched the phone to her chest, heart hammering so hard she thought it might break through her ribs.Footsteps on the stairs.Light, measured and feminine.
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