LOGINKillian's pov After a whole hour of speaking with members of the board and every team leader in the company, it was finally time for a rest. I walked briskly into my office, slumping onto the leather seat and letting it ease the tension that had already caught up with me. This year's exhibition is going to be massive. We cannot let the Crown of Jewels award at the Celestial Gala slide by like last time. A heavy sigh escaped my lips. From the exhibition to the gems to the jewelry, everything was assigned to me. I can't even leave any detail unattended to.A soft knock echoed on the door. I tapped the button beside the table, unlocking it from my side. Maya walked in wearing a white crisp shirt and black skirt, a small smile on her face."Good morning, sir," she said, and I could only nod in acknowledgment. There was no time for talking."Anything?" I asked, and she nodded."These are the sketches from the design team," she said, handing them over. I pointed at the side of the table f
Riley's pov After an entire hour of showering and freshening up, I finally found Brian in the garage, already seated in his car.āTook you long enough,ā he teased.I chuckled. āWell, you know us ladies. Itās our thing, kind of like a superpower.āHe smiled as I slipped into the seat beside him.āSo, where are we headed, Miss Riley?ā he asked.I let out a louder chuckle. āThe hospital. I need to see Mom⦠and check my head after what that bastard did to me.āHis smile softened. āNo need to panic about him. Heās in jail now. Heāll be spending at least six months to a year, depending on the damages.āMy eyebrow lifted. āJail?āHe nodded. āYeah. The cops came that night and confiscated almost everyone. I was lucky enough to get out early, and Killian was there to get you out.āI bit my lower lip. So he was the one who saved me.Then my gaze snapped back to Brian. āYou really kept your word about disappearing the moment the cops arrived.āHe shook his head quickly, hands raised in surrende
Killian's pov A heavy sigh escaped my lips as I slumped deeper into the leather seat, letting the cushion swallow the tension thrumming through my muscles. The office still smelled faintly of last nightās cologne and fresh paperāsharp, expensive, almost comforting. I dragged a palm over my face.āToday is going to be a long day,ā I muttered to myself.I reached toward the desk to adjust the license file sitting crooked at the edge when the office door swung open without a knock. Knox stepped inside, wearing a green-and-white face mask like some patriotic ghost. His eyes crinkled with mischief above the fabric.I raised a brow. He'd never cease to amaze me. āWhat are you doing here this early?āHe pulled the mask down to his chin and let out a soft laugh. āIāve got good news for you, man.āI leaned back, suspicious. āGood news? What is good about my Bugatti Chiron being taken by thieves?āHis chuckle came out rough, half scoff, half laugh. āWell, it wouldāve been entirely bad⦠if some
Riley's pov My head throbbed with pain as I forced myself off the mattress, the sun already seeping in through the window. My brows furrowed as I stared at it. When did I get here? The only thing I remember is a sharp pain tearing into my head, like someone had been drumming on it all night.I clenched my head tight, as if that could reduce the pain, biting back the urge to scream.What happened? The question kept echoing in my mind.Then it all slipped ināslowly, then suddenly. The last thing that happened was that guy, that big man from the Red Bulls team. He had grabbed me by my collar while I was about to leave and slammed me to the ground. That was what happened.My eyes widened. He landed. My mind echoed as I remembered him and the guy exchanging blows.In an instant, I forced myself out of the bed, ignoring the pain tearing through my back and head as I reached for the handle and pulled it open.He stood there, his green eyes widening for a second before he shut them slightly.
Killan's pov Knox's mouth dropped in shock. āWhat are you talking about, man? You won the race ā why would you give them your car?ā he asked, wide-eyed.I sighed deeply, trying to calm whatever was brewing inside of me. āForget it, man. Just hand over the keys. They won.ā I bit my lower lip as the words slipped out. Thank God Riley wasn't in sight.He pushed himself up from the couch with the key in his hand. āWhen did you become a dick, huh?ā he snapped, shoving me in the chest with a glare.āThey were the ones who started it,ā he said, jabbing his thumb toward the door. His voice echoing against the bare walls. āThey started the fight to distract you ā to win by cheating ā and now youāre just going to let them have it their way?ā He barked between heavy breaths.Iād never seen him this angry.āLook, man,ā I said, trying to keep my voice calm because this could escalate fast, āthe deal is whoever gets to the finish line first gets the prize, and they did. Just hand it over, okay? It
Killian's pov My heart thudded violently in my chest as I scooped her into my arms, pulse racing like it wanted to burst out of my skin. The crowd around us had scattered in panic, fleeing in every direction while sharp, terrifying gunshots echoed into the night air. āFuck! The cops are coming!!!ā Knox screamed, his eyes wide with panic as he helped me get her into the back seat. Without a single thought, I lunged into the driverās seat and slammed the door shutāspeeding off before Knox could even pull the door properly. The cops? No. Not again. This cannot repeat itself. The sirens erupted behind us, loud and accusingāconfirming my fears. āShit,ā I hissed under my breath, jaw clenched so tightly it hurt. My eyes flickered to the rearview mirrorāshe was still not moving. Just lying there. Still. Too still. āTheyāre right behind us! Do something, man!ā Knox barked. I stepped harder on the accelerator, trying every buttonāanything that could help us outrun them. The engin
Killianās pov The proof of my weakness was everywhereāspattered across the sink, the tub, even the tiled walls. My cock was still in my hand, dripping with cum, while I stared at the mess Iād made. Jerking off because of a woman was the last thing I thought Iād ever do. With the looks, the body
Riley's pov If it werenāt for all the movies Iād watched, Iād swear houses like this didnāt exist. Like my jaws wouldn't be intact. I thought all of that shit was green screen. But noāthis was real. It looked like something magically summoned from a fantasy film or a billionaireās dream. Marble
Getting into the black SUV the sneaky bastard directed me to, the cold air inside nipped at my skin, immediately doubling the chill Iād felt outside.I sighed in relief as my ass sank into the soft leather seat. Something about the carās smell was oddly relaxing. With immediate effect, the engine b
Riley's pov. I took a step back.Then another.Then another.Momās hands wrapped around my waist immediately. āAre you okay, honey?ā she asked curiously, her bright hazel eyes burning through mine. My lips parted but no words could form. I tried to look away, to respond, but my eyes wouldnāt budg







