Masuk"Leave me!" Hailey yelled, pushing the man hard, but she didn't realize another man was standing beside him. He retaliated with a stinging slap. "Shut the hell up, you bitch," the second man snarled, tying her hands tightly behind her back.
"No!" Hailey screamed again, but the first man gagged her with a cloth, muffling her cries.
"Now you're safe, Tim. The King won't kill you," the second man, David, said to the first, who was named Tim.
"Yeah, David, we found her just in time," Tim replied, eyeing Hailey. Her eyes widened in shock at the mention of the King. She knew exactly who was referred to as the "King of Shadows." She tried to run, but David caught her and delivered another harsh slap. She cried out in pain, but her screams were silenced by the gag.
"Grab her," David commanded, pushing her towards Tim. "If we didn't need her for that important task, we might have been enjoying her now," Tim said, his eyes filled with lust.
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Cassian finally released her, stepping back slightly, but his eyes never left hers, locking her in place with his gaze. Hailey stood there, drenched and trembling, her mind racing with a mix of anger, fear, and defiance. Despite the terror he instilled in her, she refused to let him see her break.With a shaky breath, she nodded and slowly bent down to clean the mess, feeling his eyes on her every move. Cassian watched her, his jaw set and fists clenched at his sides. He knew he was pushing her to the brink, but he couldn't stop himself. His love for her had twisted into something darker, making him lash out in ways he never thought he would.Mature Content:-Cassian's restraint snapped the moment Hailey's hand touched his chest. In an instant, he grasped her hand and crushed his lips against hers. The kiss was fierce, fueled by a torrent of emotions—anger, desire, frustration, and an overwhelming need to dominate.His hand slid to
"But ma'am, what about us? Will this change affect our jobs?" one employee asked Abria as she addressed the team in the meeting room.The moment she arrived at the office, Abria had called everyone together to inform them about the recent changes."No, your jobs are safe as long as you continue to perform well. And don't worry—Hailey isn't going anywhere; she'll still be here, and so will I," Abria assured them."But ma'am, whose P.A. will I be now?" Amber asked in a worried tone.Abria hesitated, unsure of how to answer. Before she could respond, a male voice came from the doorway."You'll work under Abria," Caleb said as he entered the room. "The new CEO will have his own P.A., so from now on, you'll assist Abria.""You can all return to your work now," Abria said, dismissing the employees. Once they had left, she turned to Caleb."Caleb, sir," Abria began, her voice filled with concern.He sighed deeply, looking at her
Hailey stepped into the hall, intending to leave, but the host stopped her. She reluctantly agreed to stay. Caleb noticed her troubled expression and glanced towards the balcony from where she had come.Picking up a mask as he walked—aware that the media had arrived—Caleb headed towards the balcony. There, he found Cassian standing with a stony expression. Sensing something had happened between them, Caleb handed him the mask. "The media is here, wear the mask," Caleb said. Cassian took it and tied it over his face, covering the upper half. Many others inside were also wearing masks.As they entered the hall, Cassian’s eyes immediately found Hailey. The moment she saw him, she turned away. His fists clenched tightly. “You shouldn’t have insulted my love, Hailey Andreev,” Cassian thought, his gaze burning with anger.He and Caleb moved to the other side of the hall. Soon after, the host announced the start of the dance. Someone
Weekend:-Hailey entered the venue, catching everyone's attention in a stunning gown that exuded both elegance and mystery. The dress was a rich, deep burgundy shade that almost appeared black in certain lights, with intricate black lace detailing that added a touch of sophistication. The bodice was fitted, with an asymmetrical neckline that left one shoulder bare, emphasizing her graceful collarbone and neck. The full, voluminous skirt flowed down, adorned with delicate embellishments that sparkled subtly as she moved.Her hair was left open, cascading in soft waves around her shoulders, complementing the natural makeup she wore, which highlighted her features without overpowering them. She looked both regal and graceful, with an aura of understated elegance.Hailey's entrance was nothing short of mesmerizing, with her appearance leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.Ignoring the stares from various onlookers, Hailey made her
“King, please, we didn’t know—” David tried to plead, his voice trembling, but Cassian cut him off with a harsh glare.“You didn’t know?” Cassian’s bitter laugh echoed in the room, cold and chilling. “You were prepared to grab any innocent girl to save yourselves, and you think an apology will save you now?”He grabbed David by the collar, yanking him close. “You think you can play with lives just like that?” His voice was a low growl, barely above a whisper, but the intensity made the air heavy. “You think you can escape the consequences?”With a forceful shove, Cassian released David, who staggered back, gasping for breath. The room fell into a stifling silence, the tension almost palpable.Cassian stepped back, struggling to control the storm of emotions raging inside him. The image of Hailey, hurt and broken, was seared into his mind. He had sworn to protect her, to ke
"Leave me!" Hailey yelled, pushing the man hard, but she didn't realize another man was standing beside him. He retaliated with a stinging slap. "Shut the hell up, you bitch," the second man snarled, tying her hands tightly behind her back."No!" Hailey screamed again, but the first man gagged her with a cloth, muffling her cries."Now you're safe, Tim. The King won't kill you," the second man, David, said to the first, who was named Tim."Yeah, David, we found her just in time," Tim replied, eyeing Hailey. Her eyes widened in shock at the mention of the King. She knew exactly who was referred to as the "King of Shadows." She tried to run, but David caught her and delivered another harsh slap. She cried out in pain, but her screams were silenced by the gag."Grab her," David commanded, pushing her towards Tim. "If we didn't need her for that important task, we might have been enjoying her now," Tim said, his eyes filled with lust.Tears welled up i







