After a one-night stand with Garvin Berret, the Powerful and cold CEO, Iris Parker was smitten and she thought there could be something between them. Her hopes crushed by his harsh words, "I don't eat the same food twice." Broken, she returned to her city to manage her family business but soon realized that a seed had been planted. Giving birth to a set of twins, she could not endure raising them alone, when they looked exactly like him. She sent one of them to Garvin with a note, "dessert after supper." Garvin frowned when he received the parcel, his son. He sent people to fetch that blondie but it was as if she disappeared from the face of the earth. After five years his son asked, “Daddy, why does everyone have a mama except me?” The other twin said to Iris, “Mummy please, I want my daddy. A lot of women were ready to marry Garvin and be the mother to his son but he said coldly to each one of them, “only one woman can be my wife and that is my son's biological mother.”
View MoreIris stared in disbelief, her hands clenched tightly, as she observed the birthday surprise her father, The County Commissioner of the Poconos, claimed to have arranged for her.
At her 25th birthday celebration, eight middle-aged pot-bellied men stood before her, their smirks oozing with desire, in full view of all the guests.Their hungry gazes seemed to strip her bare as she stood there, dumbfounded amidst the applause.
She couldn't fathom what her father was thinking."Dad, what on earth do you think you're doing?" Venom and disappointment dripped from her voice.Her father grinned. Today, his daughter would choose a man and, in a matter of weeks, she would be married.
"Iris, these men come from esteemed political and business backgrounds. Just close your eyes and pick one. You're not getting any younger," her father said, his eyes filled with concern. But Iris was utterly devastated.Before she could protest, one of the men spoke up.“Iris Parker, have you ever wondered why I haven't gotten married all this time? It's because I've been waiting for you. Please choose me," he pleaded desperately.Iris felt a surge of annoyance, fully aware that this man had been pursuing many girls, including her closest friends.
How hypocritical of him to say such things to her.Tears threatened to spill from the corners of Iris's eyes, but she fought them back, blinking forcefully. Before she could respond and reason with him, another overweight man interrupted,"Choose me. I'm incredibly wealthy and attractive. I'll take excellent care of you."Iris almost scoffed at the man's audacity to call himself good-looking, considering his excessive weight. And his talk of wealth only confirmed her suspicion that he was solely interested in her father's fortune.
Iris gasped, her face flushing with embarrassment. Her teary gaze met her father's, but he appeared unfazed as the next person spoke,"Iris, I know the reason you're still unmarried is because of me. Ever since you turned eighteen, I've been in love with you, and I know you feel the same way."Iris had reached her breaking point. She no longer saw any benefit in listening or speaking further.
Tears gathered in her eyes, blurring her vision, as she trembled with anger. It was disheartening to see that most people found the situation amusing and continued to pressure her into choosing one of the eligible expired bachelors.These men were close enough to be considered her father, so was she too old to be paired with them?
Iris didn't hesitate as her feet gave way, propelling her out of the grand, lavishly adorned auditorium where her birthday celebration was taking place.
The cacophony of voices calling out to her gradually faded into the distance, much like the echoing footsteps, as she sprinted towards an unknown destination.***
Iris couldn't recall how she ended up in this place, but she had already consumed three glasses of vodka, despite her low tolerance for alcohol. It was starting to take a toll on her.
Her close friend, June, promptly refilled her glass. "Drink more. Your father and those men are awful.""You're correct, they make me feel like an elderly woman even though I'm only 25," Iris slurred, her eyes glazed over and feeling a wave of heat throughout her body.June smiled, but secretly cursed her.
‘You naive girl. It seems like every man I find attractive is interested in you, and you continuously flaunt yourself, believing you are superior to them. Let's test if any man will still desire you after tonight...’"I need to use the restroom," Iris mumbled, unable to bear the strange excitement coursing through her, making her desire to touch herself. The bathroom seemed like the best place to go.June's smile turned sinister. It was time to lead her to the room she had prepared. Knowing that Iris was disoriented and unfamiliar with the club, she intentionally gave her the wrong directions."Go up the stairs and take the corridor on your right. The restroom is the second door on your left."Iris nodded, struggling to stand as her feet threatened to give way. People stared at her strangely, likely due to the expensive dinner dress she still wore.With the pounding music and her head spinning, the room's temperature felt abnormal. As Iris stumbled on the steps, she collided with something solid.
“Sorry," she whispered.
She stumbled, nearly falling, when a pair of strong arms caught her waist, their eyes locking."Gray," Iris murmured, captivated by his piercing gray eyes. This man had a unique scent and was incredibly handsome than any man she had ever seen.His thin lips were irresistibly attractive, and consumed by passion, she tiptoed and kissed him softly.At first, his lips were tense, but with a gentle push, they parted and he responded to her fervent kisses. Excitement surged through Iris as their lips devoured each other.Her fingers slipped inside his jacket, attempting to remove it, but he was equally aroused.In the next moment, his hand wrapped tightly around her waist, pulling her out of the club and into the elevator, then into his car.
Once they reached his room, the sound of clothes being discarded filled the air before their naked bodies collided.Moans and groans of pleasure filled the room as their bodies intertwined, until exhaustion finally overcame them and they collapsed onto the bed.The next morning, Iris awoke naked in an unfamiliar room, realizing it was not her own. The familiar scent of cologne lingered, causing her heart to race.'Gray curtains?'
'Oh no!'She couldn't bring herself to recall everything that had transpired after she and her friends arrived at club 112 following the disappointing birthday party.A terrible headache began to overwhelm her, and her memories slowly started to piece together. She was in a dreadful state.She wondered if she was in a hotel room. As she attempted to get up, her body ached terribly and her muscles felt sore. Just as she turned to the other side, she was taken aback.A stunning man lay beside her. She couldn't remember how everything unfolded, but her lips curled into a smile, her heart raced, as she admired his attractive features.'Goodness! Why does he have to be so incredibly handsome?' Iris was captivated. 'A man like him should be locked away to protect us young women from succumbing to temptation.'She was about to run her fingers through his hair when two pairs of cold gray eyes snapped open. Iris's hand froze in mid-air, as his gaze sent chills down her spine.“Who are you and what are you doing in my bed?” His voice was icy, causing her to shiver, suddenly recollecting fragments of what he had done to her the previous night.The passionate way he kissed her and took her. The details were hazy, but certain moments couldn't be forgotten, especially when her gaze met those gray eyes.His now familiar emotionless voice grew more agitated, irritated by her silence, as he instantly suspected that she was a pawn in one of his enemies' schemes.Garvin Berret was a successful CEO, who had built his company from the ground up with the assistance of his two closest friends.
He was a man who treated women as men and was taken aback to find a naked woman in his bed.
Wasn't this how influential men fell? Perhaps she was a reporter or a spy sent to gather information about him, considering he had always maintained a low profile due to his enemies.Regardless of how many times the media attempted to uncover his secrets, they always failed.
"It was an accident, but we both enjoyed it. Let's not pretend otherwise," she mustered up the courage to speak, causing Garvin to realize his own state of undress.Swiftly, he got out of bed and retreated to his closet, leaving Iris feeling helpless as her dinner dress lay in tatters on the floor.When Garvin returned, he was dressed casually, but Iris's heart sank when she saw what he held in his hands.
"Take this and never come back. Do you understand?" he demanded.Iris shielded her face as bundles of cash rained down on her. She felt humiliated, worse than she had at her own birthday party. However, she believed that Garvin misunderstood the situation and attempted to explain herself."What happened was consensual. Let's discuss it over lunch or something," her voice trembled due to his overpowering presence. He leaned in, and she quickly pulled the duvet to cover her naked body.“You just don't understand, do you?" he snarled, his anger evident in his expression. "I don’t eat the same food twice!"
Iris froze, tears welling up in her eyes as his words sank in. He had mistaken her for a prostitute, shattering her hopes and filling her heart with bitterness. The affection she once felt for him turned to anger as she retorted,"Excuse me, did you just call me a whore?"Her previous admiration for him vanished as she saw his cold and distant gaze upon her.He retreated to his closet, retrieving something before grabbing a bottle of water from the fridge."Don't act ignorant. Now take these pills, take the money, and leave my house."Iris couldn't hold back her emotions any longer, tears streaming down her cheeks. Garvin grew impatient, believing she was being insincere.However, he didn't want any scandal, so he removed the pills from their packaging and approached Iris. Her eyes widened as more tears fell, and he pressed her cheeks a little too hard.Forcing her mouth open, he dropped the pills inside. "Swallow them. I want to ensure you don't come back here with any child and claim it's mine."Hearing his reasoning, Iris reluctantly swallowed the pills he forced upon her, disappointment evident in her gaze as it never left him.Garvin remained unmoved by her feigned innocence, raising his wristwatch to eye level and speaking with a sense of satisfaction.
"I have some matters to attend to. Once you're finished here, the maids will escort you out."With her having swallowed the pills, he no longer had to worry about any future complications.
Iris was deeply upset, her voice filled with tears as she shouted, "I don't want your money."His words made her feel like a commodity, as if she were being paid for her services. Iris was in so much pain that her entire body felt numb. Garvin glared at her, his words dripping with venom."Stop pretending. Every woman likes money, and if that's not the case, then why are you here? If I find you here again, don't blame me for pressing charges. I wouldn't even be surprised if you drugged me, considering I don't remember bringing you here."Without so much as a glance, he walked out on her, leaving Iris to break down in tears from the humiliation she felt she didn't deserve.Garvin had a small smile on his face. Cooper and Gerald might be wise, but Garvin was still more experienced. “Your method would not have been the best.” “I would have sent them to jail,” Gerald said. He hated that Yvette and Nathaniel were walking around freely, so what if they were impoverished? “They would have served a few terms and then be walking free. They would also come back to enjoy their family’s wealth as if nothing happened. It’s the reason why I took this action,” Garvin explained. It made sense to Cooper and Gerald that though their plan would punish those two well, it would have also been for a short term, but Garvin’s method was a long-term one. “Fine, but next time, you should discuss with us first,” Cooper insisted, but Garvin refused and explained, “Ivory is also my daughter.” Thus, he didn’t need anyone’s permission to protect his daughter. The three men all loved Ivory in different ways, and they were ready to avenge her. Since there was no way around Garvin
Ivory may be resilient and resourceful, but this time, she felt the security of being with her family. Gerald was already there for her, but so were her brothers and parents.Nathaniel was not only humiliated but also afraid. With all these powerful men threatening him, he couldn’t find any means of support and was afraid of his father’s deteriorating health.To find a way to get out of this mess, he decided to expose the brain behind it.“It was all Yvette’s idea. She masterminded everything. Please Gerald, I’m very sorry.” Nathaniel looked remorseful, but the damage caused was too much to let go.Ivory had to constantly look over her shoulder because of the enemies she was exposed to.“Why are you blaming me? If I suggested it, did I tell you to go ahead with it?” Yvette was equally trying to find a way to get out of the mess.“So you agree that you suggested it,” Gerald glared at her. She realized she had made a mistake with her words.“Please Gerald, it won’t happen again.”Gerald
Chaos broke out as the guests began to murmur in confusion. Gerald’s expression darkened instantly, but no one else knew what was going on. Ivory didn’t have her hacking tools with her to stop whoever was trying to sabotage her so openly because it was a joyous event. The first name that came to mind was Dean Arlo, but he was being processed for court and wouldn’t dare. Gerald already got the best lawyers to handle his case. The robotic voice continued to speak as images were shown on the screen. “Two years ago, three company servers were destroyed by Ice Panther. Those companies are now closed down with their employees jobless.” The crowd was already feeling pity for the company shown on the screen, but Ivory was boiling with rage. She was trying to figure out who was behind it since it was not hard for her to defend herself. For that reason, she decided to wait a little, hoping to be able to detect the human behind the robot. “A year ago, Ice Panther hacked into a government s
Rosie felt terrible for the hairstylist. She had put in so much effort to put in the extensions and they looked good on Rosie.“I’m sorry, but you have to take everything off,” Rosie said politely, but her voice was stern. The hairstylist did not want to, feeling that if Cooper saw Rosie, he would reconsider.“That will take time. You will be late for your wedding.”“Let it be so, but Cooper’s happiness matters to me. After all, I’m doing all this for him, so what is the essence if he doesn’t like it?” Rosie stood her ground.She would rather be late and appear the way Cooper wanted than to appear on time with a look that would make him upset.Ivory smiled at Rosie’s resolve. She would have done the same for Gerald. It was just as Gerald wanted her to wear that wedding dress, and Ivory couldn’t refuse.“She’s right. You should make the necessary changes. We shall wait for her and everyone else,” Ivory added her voice.The hairstylist sighed frustratedly. “Alright. Please remove the we
Three weeks later, excitement brewed in the air as another joint wedding was announced among the Berets after so many years.A journalist was reporting the news on live TV. “I’m Lola, a reporter from Channel Z. Decades ago, the Parker-Berets and their best friends hosted a mass luxurious wedding.”“The trend is repeating itself as the twins, Cooper and Curtis Parker-Beret, are getting married to the sisters, Rosie and Rosalind. What makes it more interesting is that the last born of the Berets, Ivory, is also getting married to Gerald Scott, the hot CEO of Scotts Automobiles and Cambridge Incorporated.”“I am here to give you every information you need about this mega wedding so stay tuned,” the reporter ended.There was a lot of excitement going on. Curtis’s relationship with Rosalind was well known to the populace so the shocking ones were that of Cooper and Gerald.Most people knew that Gerald was engaged to Yvette, not knowing how he was getting married to Ivory.The news sparked
“Admit it. I won,” Ivory smiled and gave in to sleep. She still had no regrets at all. Gerald smiled and shook his head.His little Pumpkin was growing smarter and smarter by the day, she was even outsmarting him now.It wasn’t long before he fell asleep. The next day, Ivory woke up feeling sore. Her movement woke Gerald.“Pumpkin, are you alright?” He asked worriedly. Pain registered on Ivory’s face. How could something so sweet give her so much pain and ache in the morning?“I feel sore. Is this how you wanted our honeymoon to be? It’s as if I have a knife stuck in there,” Ivory exaggerated the pain.Gerald was worried and said, “Don’t move. I will be right back.” He went out and called his dad on the phone, speaking hastily,“Dad, I had my first time with Ivory and she’s complaining of pain. What should I do?” Gerald could manage two companies flawlessly but with Ivory, he was as helpless as a teenager.His father chuckled at the end of the line. “I see you finally became a man.”G
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