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SINS UNDER THE TABLE{28}

Author: Jaziel
last update publish date: 2026-09-26 18:58:07

Genevieve

Chloe’s manicured nails pounded against the heavy mahogany door once more, the metallic latch rattling violently in its brass frame.

"I know someone is in there!" Chloe shrieked, her voice dropping into a poisonous, razor-thin register that cut right through the heavy wood. "Open this door right now!"

My breath hitched in my throat. My hand froze on the zipper of my dress as panic flared hot in my chest. If Chloe saw me inside Julian’s private VIP club in London while Tristan was fran
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  • SINS AND SECRETS: A Realm Of Forbidden Pleasures   SINS UNDER THE TABLE{33}

    GenevieveThe high-speed private elevator descended past the main marble lobby, its digital floor indicator plunging into negative numbers until it chimed softly at Basement Level 3.The doors slid open with a smooth metallic hush, revealing the sprawling, shadow-drenched expanse of the executive VIP parking garage. The air down here was cool, heavy with the faint scents of premium leather, motor oil, and damp concrete. Fluorescent security strips cast long, geometric shadows across the polished epoxy floor, reflecting off the sleek paint jobs of a dozen million-dollar vehicles parked in their private bays.I stepped out onto the concrete, the sharp click of my high heels echoing off the vaulted ceilings. I was dressed for the evening’s ordeal: a fitted charcoal-grey dress with a severe, high-collared neckline that concealed every trace of Julian’s touch from earlier that afternoon.Tonight was the absolute final hurdle. Tristan’s father, completely unaware that his son's corporate cr

  • SINS AND SECRETS: A Realm Of Forbidden Pleasures   SINS UNDER THE TABLE{32}

    GenevieveThe metallic click of my high heels echoed off the polished marble floor of the private garage as we stepped into the high-speed elevator of the Thorne Executive Tower.It was two in the afternoon. The oceanfront tranquility of the beach house was now a quiet memory, replaced by the humming, high-voltage energy of Midtown Manhattan. Through the elevator's glass walls, the city rose around us in a vertical labyrinth of steel, glass, and soaring ambition.Julian stood beside me in a tailored charcoal three-piece suit, his hands casually tucked into his pockets, his jawline smooth and sharp. The dark, brooding intensity that usually shrouded his features had settled into an aura of supreme, unshakeable confidence.My phone buzzed again in my leather handbag. I pulled it out, tapping the screen to reveal a total of twelve missed calls, four text messages, and three fresh voicemails, all from Tristan.I hit play on the latest message, holding the speaker close to my ear as the el

  • SINS AND SECRETS: A Realm Of Forbidden Pleasures   SINS UNDER THE TABLE{31}

    GenevieveTristan’s gloved fingers were less than an inch from the velvet drape, ready to yank the heavy curtain aside and expose us to the glittering madness of the ballroom.My chest remained locked, my back pressed flat against the freezing stone wall of the alcove while Julian held me suspended off the marble floor. His powerful body remained completely still inside mine, every muscle in his shoulders coiled tight, his dark eyes fixed on the sliver of space between the fabric folds.Before Tristan’s knuckles could brush the velvet, two towering figures stepped smoothly into the narrow corridor, blocking his path."Mr. Sterling," one of Julian’s private security directors said, his voice dropping into a low, firm monotone that carried effortless authority. "Your executive secretary has been attempting to reach your cell phone for the past twenty minutes."Tristan froze, his hand dropping back to his side as he spun around, his face flushing crimson beneath his silver-and-blue bird

  • SINS AND SECRETS: A Realm Of Forbidden Pleasures   SINS UNDER THE TABLE{30}

    GenevieveThe heavy velvet curtains of the private executive suite muffled the thunderous roar of the London rainfall, but inside Julian’s corner office, the silence was electric.On the polished mahogany desk, the fresh ink on our joint holding trust contracts was barely dry, and beside them lay the printed confirmation from the international banking registry: TRISTAN STERLING — CREDIT FACILITY FROZEN.Julian stood behind me, his massive hands resting heavily on my hips, his chin tucked into the crook of my neck. His ragged breath fanned across my skin, warm and possessive."It's done," I whispered, staring at the bold black lettering on the paper. "He has no liquid capital left. Every transaction he attempts tonight will bounce.""Not just tonight, Genevieve," Julian growled, his lips tracing a path up the column of my throat to the shell of my ear. "Forever. But he doesn't know the full extent of the collapse yet. He thinks he still has one move left."I turned slightly in his grip

  • SINS AND SECRETS: A Realm Of Forbidden Pleasures   SINS UNDER THE TABLE{29}

    GenevieveThe blood-red security alert pulsed against the dark screen of my phone, illuminating the dim screening room in a harsh, warning glow. The banner notification was unyielding, confirming that someone back in Manhattan was actively attempting to breach my private server at my main executive office.Julian’s posture shifted instantly. The gentle warmth in his eyes hardened into cold, lethal intent as he looked down at the flashing screen. He reached over, picked up the device, and tapped a secured emergency key."Execute protocol seven," Julian commanded into the speaker, his voice flat, razor-sharp, and entirely devoid of hesitation. "Lock down Genevieve's primary server, redirect the external IP trace to our legal servers in London, and have the executive transport ready at the front courtyard in three minutes."He dropped the phone and looked back at me, his thick hands framing my face with sudden, intense focus. "Tristan’s remaining accountants are trying to scrub his debt

  • SINS AND SECRETS: A Realm Of Forbidden Pleasures   SINS UNDER THE TABLE{28}

    GenevieveChloe’s manicured nails pounded against the heavy mahogany door once more, the metallic latch rattling violently in its brass frame."I know someone is in there!" Chloe shrieked, her voice dropping into a poisonous, razor-thin register that cut right through the heavy wood. "Open this door right now!"My breath hitched in my throat. My hand froze on the zipper of my dress as panic flared hot in my chest. If Chloe saw me inside Julian’s private VIP club in London while Tristan was frantically hunting down phantom server errors, she would immediately blow our entire operation wide open before we touched down in Manhattan.Before I could move, the heavy inner latch clicked softly from the lounge side. The mahogany door swung open two inches, and Julian’s tall frame blocked out the light.His dark eyes were hard as flint, but his hands were entirely calm as he reached into the restroom, wrapped his fingers tightly around my wrist, and pulled me out into the main suite."Not a so

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