Ruining My Enemy's Daughter

Ruining My Enemy's Daughter

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By:  Indus LeoOngoing
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It all started with a strip search.... "Remove your clothes." “Excuse me?” “You are not leaving until I find what you stole from here. Get naked right now." ... Riley is reeling under trauma of her assault. She needs kindness and compassion in her life. Someone to help her pick her bits and pieces and make her whole again. Mikolaj is someone she shouldn’t be around. He is a ruthless CEO out for vengeance on her parents. How will she save herself when he has laid his eyes on her, to take his long-overdue revenge? She shouldn’t be held accountable for a crime her father committed two decades ago. But Mikolaj doesn’t think so. ... This story is a standalone spin-off for ‘My Hot Forbidden Neighbor.’ There would be no abuse. But this story can turn dark with some gray and questionable things, and I will give trigger warning if necessary.

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Chapter 1

1. Hookup

1. Hookup

<<.Riley.>>

‘Nice… Your turn West… Quick! I don’t have the entire night.’

He grabs my waist to pull me closer and I scream.

---Present Day ---

It’s almost Seven in the evening and I am freaking out. I have not finalized a damn dress yet. This date will blow up in my face if I don’t calm down.

I am sure I have something to wear. Something comfortable enough. I am a little skittish right now. Because I am planning to have — sex. After like… almost two years.

“Are you sure you don’t want me to tag along?” Natalie, my bestie, asks me for a millionth time and I roll my eyes while browsing my closet for a dress.

“If you want to cheat on Jacob and hook up with some new guy… Then you are most welcome… if not, then no. There is no need for you to come with me.” I tell her, trying to sound casual, but I am annoyed. After that incident, everyone treats me as if I cannot take care of myself. Yes, I am freaking out a little. But it doesn’t mean she has to shove it in my face.

Natalie crosses her arms and scowls. “I don’t need to cheat on him. I am happy! And content.”

“Yeah, I am sure she is having lots and lots of phone sex,” Ira, my roommate, laughs at her and Natalie scowls harder. Her boyfriend is not in the same city. Considering her huge sexual appetite, we all know it is hard for her.

I turn and quirk my brow at Ira.

“Somebody didn’t come back last night.” I drawl while throwing some useless clothes out of the closet onto the floor.

“Oh my God! Don’t tease me about phone sex when you are having full on action in your life.” Natalie smacks her arm.

Ira is Natalie’s childhood friend. I chose not to be roommates with my own best friend because I couldn’t stand the pity in her eyes. So I was surprised when I ended up with Ira instead. To this day, I suspect there was some foul play in it.

“What the hell!” I mutter under my breath, when one more short length dress finds its way to my hand. I don’t like short dresses.

Finally, my eyes fall on a maroon dress hidden in a corner and I exclaim, ”Oh God! It’s perfect!” It’s a floral knee-length, v neck dress. I feel the soft fabric on my fingertips. Soft and cozy. Just what I like.

I think to myself, smiling.

“It’s a full sleeve!” Ira makes a face and my smile falters.

“It’s a little chilly today, and she is always cold. So I guess it’s for the best.” Natalie offers a reply, and I am thankful.

Mom says scars on my back and arms are not visible anymore. But I think otherwise. If I can see those, I am sure others can too. Last thing I want is to talk about how I got them.

“So, are you still coming?” I smirk at her while removing my clothes to wear the dress.

“Told you, NO!” Natalie grumbles.

When I am about to get in the cab, Natalie gives me a kiss on the cheek and whispers, “Don’t push yourself…”

“I won’t.“ I tell her quietly.

“You don’t need to worry about anything.... He is perceptive and good in bed,” she tells me and I shake my head.

“Better than Jacob?” I ask, to suppress my resentment.

She is anxious, and I know it. But she needs to realize her worry is getting to me.

“Nooo! Obviously not!... But he will take care of you. If you know what I mean.” She winks at me.

Natalie had a date cum hookup package arranged for me. I couldn’t risk hooking up with someone unknown. I have seen this guy around in a few classes, so I am fairly confident and looking forward to enjoying my evening. Hopefully, I will break this stupid celibacy tonight.

…..

The cab pulls over in front of the restaurant and I see him waiting for me already. He paces towards the cab and opens the door for me.

Such a gentleman!

“Thanks, Nicolas!”

He rolls his eyes. “For God’s sake! It’s Nico! I told you over the phone.” He complains and I laugh. We have talked over calls a few times to make sure we can at least hold a normal conversation.

We enter the restaurant and take a table in a corner for some privacy. I glance around and take in the surroundings. It’s a darkly lit restaurant with beautiful patterns of blue and red spotlights. The dark walls are decorated with posters and music equipment. Music is very light, as if they don’t want to suppress the chatter.

Nico orders some food for both of us. Because just like my clothes, I take forever to choose my food.

We talk about college, and career plans while enjoying our food. Conversation somehow falls at why he isn’t into relationships.

“It’s just not my thing! I don’t like being bound to someone. Believe me, I have tried and cheated once.” he admits casually.

“Oh!” I say, flabbergasted by his sudden admission.

“It was messy.“ He says, and I see a flicker of regret on his face. “I was wrong, so I thought I should try not to get into a relationship If I can’t be faithful.” He shrugs.

“Bold of you to admit that,” I say.

“Nice of you to keep calm and not walk out yet,” he laughs.

My eyes widen.

“Have you admitted this to girls before?”

“Of Course yes… you are not that special Riley.” He smirks and I laugh.

“What was the worst reaction you got?”

“Oh, well…” he says ruefully. “A girl threw her drink at me. Even though it was only a hookup setting, not some date…”

I gape at him. “It must be a sore topic for her,” I say, and he nods.

“I… admit it openly to make sure I don’t do it again. It’s a pleasant reminder why relationships and I don’t fit together…” He says, taking a sip of his drink.

He is honest. I like that.

“What about you? Why are you still single…” He shoots me back a question and I give him a naughty grin.

“What makes you think I am not in a relationship?”

He laughs. “Oh, come on! I am not blind Riley. I haven’t seen you with any boy ever since we joined college.I am sure you have been single for more than a year and a half.”

“Come on, tell me the real reason.” He coaxes. “I am surprised how boys have left you single for this long… “

I smile and admit truthfully, “I am still not over my ex.”

And the fact that he raped me.

Rape or whatever it was…

My heartbeat quickens and my mind unwillingly goes towards the same night. The last time we had sex… The consensual one. One that wasn’t forced.

“I think we should call it a night.” I blare out to force myself in the present.

The last thing I want is to fall into that rabbit hole of terrible memories.

2. Failed Attempt

<<.Riley.>>

The tension in the air is palpable, and my heart is beating fast. We are in the lift and he is standing too close. A shiver passes down my body when he places his palm on my back. I had completely forgotten how it felt. The thrill of the unknown. Eagerness and nervous expectation of spending intimate time with someone.

Why didn’t I try this sooner?

As I enter his apartment, he pulls me closer. I hesitantly look around.

“My roommates aren’t home tonight,” He says and leans in for a kiss. I kiss him back, and my whole body tingles. He tastes like the mocktail we drank. I laugh into his mouth. He pulls away and chuckles.

“What’s so funny?”

“You taste like oranges.” I giggle. I think I am too nervous.

“And you sound drunk even though we didn’t have any alcohol yet.”

He pulls away and drags me along with him to the kitchen. He opens the fridge and takes out two beer bottles.

“I- I am okay…” I shake my head when he offers me beer.

He shrugs. “Are you okay with me drinking?”

“Yea! No problem.“

My eyes flicker at a bowl of strawberries on the counter, and my heartbeat quickens. I swallow hard. Maybe drinking wouldn’t be a bad idea. It might take the edge off. I grab the bottle before he can put it back in the fridge.

He laughs and takes a swig of his drink while leaning on the counter. I take a sip too, unsure if drinking will relax or spook me.

He keeps his eyes on me while taking sips, and I want to curl myself. His gaze is too strong.

He puts the bottle on the counter, then grabs my arm to pull me closer.

“You are damn beautiful…” He says and puts a strand of stray hair behind my ear.

I look at his face and smile. He is handsome too. I am sure girls fall for him all the time. He picks a strawberry from the bowl and places it on my lips.

I could deny him. It’s been a while since I had a strawberry. I could tell him I don’t like those. I could make an excuse that I have allergies. But that’s absurd. This night is about doing things I stopped doing. I will come out of my zone.

So I lick my lips and suck on it.

“Fuck… looks like you know your way around a cock,” he says, in a low husky voice, and yanks me closer. I fall onto his body and his hard cock pokes at my hips.

“I have been hard the whole evening,“ he admits and I open my mouth to take a bite. As juices spread inside my mouth, he leans in to taste it. It’s an open mouth hungry kiss. Passionate even. I moan as the heat pool between my legs.

This is going well.

He traces my body with his palms, exploring me, and I enjoy his warm, muscular hands wrapped around me. He pulls the hem of my dress up.

I pull away and whisper, “Not here…”

Not in the kitchen.

He nods and drags me towards his bedroom.

“Someone is impatient, ”I quip, and he chuckles.

He tries to turn on the lamp, but I pull him for a kiss. We don’t need to turn on the damn light. I want to get naked tonight. It would be better if the room is darker. We fall into his bed as he tastes my lips. He hovers over me and I can see his face in the light pouring into the room from the window. He rubs his cock into my hips and I gasp.

I close my eyes to take in all the sensations. How good it feels and how I have been craving for this. Just stay calm. I take a deep breath as I feel a sense of accomplishment.

I lie on his bed as he straddles me.

He touches the hem of my dress and asks, “Do you want me to do it?”

I open my eyes in alarm.

What? I thought I heard him say…

Fuck breathe…

“Yes,” I tell him.

He pulls my dress up above my waist. I wiggle to remove the dress, but he leaves it above my breasts instead.

“Bloody hell!” he says as he sees my lacy bra and thong. He squeezes my breasts in a tight hold and says, “Nice assets you have…”

My heartbeat quickens and breath turns frantic.

How- How is it possible?

Did he say that?

No. I shake my head. My mind is making it up.

Breathe…

Fucking breathe Riley…

I unbuckle his belt, then unbutton his jeans with shaking fingers.

I will be fine.

He removes his jeans, and boxer shorts, and I widen my legs for him. He pulls my panty aside and nudges me with his cock.

“Remind me to be gentle with you Riley…” He groans as he tries to find his way inside me. The moment his tip touches my folds, my whole body freezes and my vision blurs with wetness pooling in my eyes.

Nico looks at me, alarmed, and says something. But I cannot make it out. All my senses are fogged. When I blink, I see his face. The one who is not in the room. The one who is not in my life but still makes me miserable.

….

I don’t know how or when Nico realized something was terribly wrong with me. Was it my tears or my breathlessness?

I don’t know, and I don’t want to know.

Right now, I am sitting in his car and he is driving me to my dormitory building. Every time he glances towards me, I feel I will melt into a puddle with shame.

To my relief, he doesn’t ask me anything and drops me quietly. I shouldn’t have tried this tonight. I ruined his evening too.

Will he tell others how pathetic I was tonight?

I am not sure what triggered me.

His dubious choice of words or the taste of strawberries in my mouth? or the fact that I wasn’t even naked.

When I reach my room, I see the light is still on and my stomach churns. I don’t want to talk about it. Ira will ask me how the date went.

What will I tell her?

I open the door and see Natalie on my bed. Ira is asleep.

“Did he call you?”

She shakes her head.

“I know you don’t like it, but I was anxious,” she admits hesitantly.

She doesn’t ask me anything. Probably my face says it all.

“I don’t want to change,” I say as I climb into bed with her.

Then I hug her tight and break into sobs. She stays quiet and strokes my hair while I cry for a long time and finally fall asleep.

To my dismay, he creeps into my dreams to haunt me.

……

–That day–

“You wouldn’t mind a nice fuck, sweetie, would you?”

“Please, no…”

“Do you want me to do it?” He asks, and I try to move away from him.

He grabs my arm tight and pulls me closer. The wound on my arm is hurting. My whole back hurts.. I cry harder in pain.

“I am really really trying to make it easy for you… You aren’t even naked yet.”

“Please, I swear to God I wouldn’t say a word…”

“I am being really gentle with you right now. If I was heartless, I would have let my men rape you, then ask your boyfriend to do it again anyway… So fucking cooperate and stop crying like a bitch…”

 

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Vsg
Please finish it !!!!
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Vsg
I hope author completes this book before i die . ... . No updates so ...️farrrrrrrrr…..
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can you please update more chapters
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Very well written book! Twists and turns were well spaced to keep readers attention. Writer wove several currently significant issues throughout her story which kept it fresh and engaging.
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66 chapters 10-20-23
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live this book but it is September 2023 and still no update
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Still no updates???
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Mika Edvalds
will you finish ruining my enemys daughter, and when can we expect chapters?
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Indus, I loved the first story. Do you have socials we can follow you on for updates?
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I am not a reader but I have really enjoyed this book so far and very sad to see I have reached the last chapter. But on a happy note I see it is ongoing I just have to wait now. Awesome job keeping readers engaged. Looking forward for more to come!
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hey author! please update new chapters. eagerly waiting.
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please update next chapter.
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Mia McGreen
Amazing, I got here because I loved the first book. But this one way more!! ik ik if you are not into YA and highschool romance, then read this. tho prefarable read the first book. the office romance and age gap just fit amazingly good. Okay, I just can't wait for more books from this author.
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I'm enjoying the book. For one, I love realistic scenarios, & stories I can relate to. This is right up there in those departments. The writing style is refreshing & it helps with the flow of the plot & the overall enjoyment. Love the little punchlines & the characters have me smiling like an idiot.
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1. Hookup
1. Hookup > ‘Nice… Your turn West… Quick! I don’t have the entire night.’ He grabs my waist to pull me closer and I scream. … ---Present Day --- It’s almost Seven in the evening and I am freaking out. I have not finalized a damn dress yet. This date will blow up in my face if I don’t calm down. I am sure I have something to wear. Something comfortable enough. I am a little skittish right now. Because I am planning to have — sex. After like… almost two years. “Are you sure you don’t want me to tag along?” Natalie, my bestie, asks me for a millionth time and I roll my eyes while browsing my closet for a dress. “If you want to cheat on Jacob and hook up with some new guy… Then you are most welcome… if not, then no. There is no need for you to come with me.” I tell her, trying to sound casual, but I am annoyed. After that incident, everyone treats me as if I cannot take care of myself. Yes, I am freaking out a little. But it doesn’t mean she has to shove it in m
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2. Enemy’s Daughter
3. Fair Punishment > I walk out of the family courtroom, only to see my ex-Wife silently crying in a corner. Good! She deserves this. After six months of back and forth, she has finally gotten what she deserved. I pass through her and she blocks my way. “What did I ever do to get this treatment, Miko?” I raise my brow at her. “Oh well, many things… sleeping with my business partner was one of them.” I tell her, amused. “I never mistreated Jessie... You think cutting me out of her custody is a fair punishment? By doing this, you are punishing her too.” I ignore her and keep walking towards the parking lot. She tags along with me, determined to talk. “Please, I am sorry. Don’t cut me out of her life. I cannot live without her.” Her pleas are pointless. When I cut my enemy, I cut them deep. No apologies do it for me. I like my enemies dying little by little every day. I stop and look at her coldly. “She needs to be around someone who can teach her b
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3. D!ck tease
5. D!ck tease > Alarm buzzes for the second time and I peek at the clock, still half asleep. It is five past twenty in the morning. Ten more minutes! I hit snooze, and a pillow hits my face across the room. “OW!” “Get your ass out of the bed. Right now!!” Ira hisses at me. Oh God! My parents never hissed at me like this. Even when I hit snooze for an entire hour. “When did you wake up?” “The very first time your alarm started buzzing!” She says, annoyingly. I didn’t know she could hear my alarm. “I want to sleep!” I mumble and cover my face with her pillow to block her voice. I hear the shuffling on her bed and I hold my sheet tight to prepare myself for her attack. She pulls the comforter hard, and I fall off the bed. “What the hell! Ira!” I shriek. She says while pushing me into the bathroom. “I wake up because of your freaking alarms, Riley! There is no way I will let you sleep again!” I rub my eyes and look at myself in the mirror. In my defe
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4. Jonas
“Hey Riley…” He drawls, and I almost roll my eyes. “Hey Jonas.” Jonas is a typical playboy… ‘Gorgeous’ is the first word that comes to my mind whenever I look at him. But that doesn’t matter right now. His gorgeousness doesn’t hide the fact how much of an ass he is. He only talks to people when he needs some work done. Or some favor. The last time he talked to me was when… I try to think.. Nope! I don’t even remember. Oh wait. He asked me out for a date in freshman year. Most times he has other girls at his disposal and girls happily oblige to do his assignments for him. They want to be in his good graces. He is the future heir of Josef corporation after all. A favor here and there could end up a consideration in a job application after a few years later. But considering how many peers swarm around him, I don’t think he will consider any of them. I can bet he will eventually tell them it’s not in his hands. His company treats everyone fairly and they will only hire someone if
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5. Project Partner
6. Project Partner > I hide in a corner at the library for the rest of my day. I am usually not this timid, but after recent freakout and flashback incidents; I have been a little on edge. I’ll be fine in a few days. I need to distract myself. I am sitting in a padded booth, immersed in my book, when I hear someone whisper-shout, “Why were your clothes on the bed?” My head turns. Is that Ashley? My traitor project partner. I get up and walk out to see Natalie is sitting in the booth next to mine. Ashley is standing in front of her. The Library is huge. I hadn’t realized Natalie was sitting so close to me. “Seriously? you couldn't wait until evening to talk about it?“ Natalie says with a haughty expression. “I am sick and tired of you!“ Ashley, or Ash, as we call her, is Natalie’s roommate. Right now, she is reprimanding Natalie for not maintaining her standards of their dorm room. Natalie has told me many times that Ash is A First-Class-Bitch. She is us
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6. Gym Routine
7. Gym Routine > “Daddy… Where are you, daddy?” Jessie’s voice booms over the baby monitor. “Coming, my girl…” I put the last batch of pancakes off the heated pan onto the plate and walk towards her room. Today she didn’t wake up too early, and I could cook in peace. Even better, she didn’t wake up crying. It’s hard to manage her if she cries first thing in the morning. I could hire a cook, but I enjoy doing it by myself. “Where are you, daddy… where are you?” She repeats her cute little voice until I open her bedroom door. Earlier, I was worried that she’s speaking way less for a 2 and a half year old. Now I am both delighted and surprised. “Daddy!!” she exclaims and opens her arms wide. I pick her up from the crib and hug her tight. “We will brush our teeth. Then we will eat food,” I tell her and she blinks at me. “Brush our teats,” she repeats and I stifle my laugh. “Teeth not teats.” She gets offended if she feels someone is laughing at her. …
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7. After Gym
8. Credit score > I step out of shower and wrap a towel around my waist. Camilla steps in after me to take a bath. I glance at the clock and see it’s been an hour. After sex, we worked out. I am feeling much relaxed right now. I love Jessie to death but a bit of personal time without her feels refreshing. Kids are hard. Which reminds me I need to hire a new Nanny. I think to myself and grab my phone to check the profiles Emma had sent me a few days ago. After a few minutes, Camilla steps out and says, “Jeez, Miko! Give yourself some slack.” I look up and see her taking a dress out of my closet. I shake my head in amusement. When did she put her clothes here? “I am not working!” I mutter. “Seriously, you sometimes nag me like a mother,” I say, and she laughs. “So, what are you doing?“ “Jessica’s nanny has quit. I am trying hard to find a new one.” It’s been two weeks and I haven't found anyone good enough yet. Maybe I am being too picky. “Why? She was with you
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8. Credit score 
Almighty Jonas: ‘Waiting outside.’ I smile and grab my bag to walk outside. “Bye!” I tell Ira and Natalie. “Enjoy!” Natalie says without taking her eyes off Ira’s laptop. I shake my head. I am sure they are off their online research on Mikolaj and Jonas right now. Whenever a topic starts, they love to dig for every information available online. By information, I mean genuine things. Not just gossip, but achievements, scandals, lawsuits. Odd choice of entertainment. Natalie has a nag for snooping too. A hacker trait? And she is being a bad influence on Ira. … I walk out of the Dorm building and look around to spot Jonas. My eyes fall at a Porsche Carrera GT. He roars the engine loudly and all heads turn at the car. I open the car door and whisper shout at him, “I have friends here Jonas and they talk!” He laughs. “Oh Riley… They already think you are dating me. Let me show you off a little.” My cheeks turn red with embarrassment. Once we started working on our projec
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9. Meet Cute
I prod my finger into it and pull it out. My jaw goes slack when I see what’s inside. It’s a small gun drawer. There are two handguns and an assault rifle. There are some files too. A small laptop along with two hard disks. A fancy looking flash drive grabs my attention. It’s tiny. Do people still use that? I think to myself and pick it up. “WHAT THE FU-K ARE YOU DOING?” A voice roars behind me and I flinch. …. I think I peed a little. I put the pen drive back and shut the drawer close. When I turn, I see an angry man striding towards me. He is in a freaking towel. Where the hell are his clothes? He covers the distance in 2 seconds. I yelp and step back in surprise. My back hits the wall. “I… I am sorry.. I shouldn’t have…” I tilt my head to look at his raging face. My first realization. It’s Mikolaj Josef. He is tall and my head barely reaches his shoulders. My second realization. I fucked up bad. Such a terrible first impression. Little did I imagine, it was only
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10. Panic
10. Panic.> .SLAP!My face tingles with warmth where her palm landed. It takes all my strength not to grab her by the hair and set her in place.I turn my face and fix my gaze at her. I can see uncertainty in her eyes as realization crosses her mind. “You can't ask me to do that. No one has any right to ask this of me,” she says in a quivering voice. Her big round eyes are simmering with tears. It doesn’t faze me. I have seen many cunning personalities hidden behind innocent faces. Does it work so often that Garrett has sent his own daughter into a Lion’s den? I will make him pay for this. “You are standing in my office with my safe compromised. I will decide what to do with you, Little Riley.”She lets out a little gasp.“You know me,” she accuses. “Yo-You know I came here with Jonas…” Her plump lips tremble as she fumbles, trying to form words “Th- then why-““Shut your mouth,” I tell her in annoyance and move away from her. I think hard. Of course, I got the
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