LOGINHe was going to make him fall, make him ache for him. And then, just when the craving became unbearable, he'd walk away—leave him broken. That was the plan. The perfect revenge. ***** Born into wealth and bound by duty, billionaire heir Ethan has always played by the rules. But on the eve of his arranged engagement, he longs for one night of rebellion—just one taste of freedom before surrendering to the life chosen for him. When he meets a mysterious stranger, desire sparks, and restraint fades. For the first time, he indulges in the passion he’s spent years suppressing. But fate has other plans. The stranger isn’t just anyone—he’s his fiancee's brother! As secrets unravel and forbidden desires intensify, Ethan finds himself caught between family loyalty and true love. Torn between the life he was meant to live and the one his heart craves, he faces an impossible choice. And if he makes the wrong move, he could lose everything.
View MoreEthan stepped into the pulsating heart of the club, where flashing lights danced across the crowded dance floor. The thumping bass reverberated through his body, and the air was electric with the energy of strangers united in their quest for a good time. He navigated through the sea of bodies, his eyes fixed on the bar, where he intended to lose himself for the night.
As he took a seat at the bar, the bartender raised an eyebrow at Ethan's tailored suit and air of confidence. "What can I get you?" He asked, his voice raised over the music.
"The most expensive drink you have." Ethan replied, his voice firm.
The bartender nodded and slid a glass of amber liquid toward Ethan. He tossed it back, feeling the burn all the way down. The music seemed to grow louder, the lights flashing faster, as he lost himself in the rhythm.
Before long, Ethan was drunk, his inhibitions shed like a skin he no longer needed. He got up from his seat and stumbled through the crowd, the flashing lights and pulsating music fueling his reckless abandon. He made his way to the DJ booth, snatching the microphone from the DJ's hand. The DJ protested, "Hey, give that back!" But Ethan ignored him, walking away with the mic.
Ethan staggered back to the bar, microphone in hand, and climbed onto the table. The crowd's attention turned to him, curious about the commotion. With a drunken grin, Ethan raised the microphone to his lips.
"Tonight." He slurred. "All drinks are on me!"
The crowd erupted into cheers and applause, whistles and shouts filling the air. Ethan laughed, feeling a rush of freedom. "Party to your heart's content!" He yelled, before tossing the microphone aside.
The music roared back to life, and the crowd surged forward, dancing and laughing. Ethan stumbled, almost losing his balance on the table, but managed to steady himself, basking in the chaos and revelry he'd unleashed.
Tomorrow was his 26th birthday as well as his engagement party. He'll be getting engaged to a girl he's only met once. Not because of love, but because their families can offer each other the most profitable business alliance.
His parents didn't' even know he was not attracted to women, neither did he dare to openly come out knowing what will be at risk. The heir to a billion-dollar corporation being gay would be a devastating scandal, and that would ruin his father the most. Ethan didn't have the energy to put up with all that, and that's why he simply agreed to getting married. But one thing was sure... He would never be able to give that girl the love she deserves, and he'd make sure to make that clear to her soon enough.
He came to the bar tonight as his last act of rebellion before he gets trapped in a marriage he doesn't even want.
Through the noise and flashing lights, Ethan noticed a stranger watching him from across the room. His chiseled features and piercing eyes seemed almost otherworldly under the flashing lights. Dark hair framed his sharp jawline, and a small smile played on his lips as he watched Ethan with an intensity that made Ethan's heart skip a beat. The stranger's presence was captivating, drawing Ethan in with an irresistible pull.
For once in his life, Ethan wanted to do something for himself. Without thinking at all, he pushed his way through the crowd, walked up to the stranger and kissed him right on the lips, he'd expected the man to push him away, but that didn't happen. The stranger was frozen for a moment, but when he regained himself, he wrapped his hand around Ethan's waist, pulling him closer as he deepened the kiss, a kiss that was more than enough to make Ethan lose all his senses.
Things began to get heated and Ethan had to pull away for a second to catch his breath. "Wait.'' He said, breathlessly. "Not here."
"Damn it!" The stranger grunted, his impatience evident in his voice. "Come with me." He took Ethan's hand and dragged him out of the bar.
"Where are we going?" Ethan asked, struggling to stand up straight.
"A hotel. Get in.'' The stranger didn't give Ethan the chance to ask more questions. He guided him into the car, slamming the door shut behind him. He swiftly took the driver's seat and sped off toward the nearest hotel he could find.
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They were finally at the hotel. Ethan who was obviously still drunk didn't even resist when the stranger slammed his lips against his in a heated moment of passion.
Soon, their clothes went flying across the room. Both fully naked now, the man pushed Ethan on the king sized bed and stared at him with a burning intensity in his eyes.
Ethan, fully captivated by the stranger's sexiness was far too gone to even think about his actions. He couldn't stop now, it was far too late to stop now.
The stranger slowly got on top of him while staring deeply at his face, taking in every inch of him, memorizing every feature.
He began trailing wet kisses down his body, kissing every inch, as if worshipping him.
Ethan grew impatient by the minute. He grabbed a fist full of his hair, pushed his face towards his and kissed him with such hunger and an urgency that made the stranger giddy with need.
Ethan let out a soft moan as his body trembled beneath the stranger's, his hips slowly thrusting back and forth.
"Please." He cried, begging for more. He wanted more of his touch, he wanted more of everything.
The stranger swiftly turned him around.
"I'll try to be gentle." The stranger whispered in his ear, then gently sucked on his earlobe.
They spent a very wild and passionate night together, having sex more than once, and to Ethan—it was worth every bit and he enjoyed every single bit of it.
Ethan woke up the next day to an empty bed with no sign of the stranger, only his necklace which he must have forgotten and his amazing scent that still lingered in the air, reminding Ethan of the passionate night they'd spent.
The stranger was now a part of Ethan, and the memories of their night together was something he would remember for a very long time....
Ethan stood outside Lily’s home, waiting for her to show up. After leaving the mansion, he had gone to the park to clear his head, and that was when the thought struck him—to go see Lily himself and ask her to leave them alone. Meanwhile, when Lily received Ethan’s call asking her to come outside, she almost exploded with happiness. She thought Catherine had finally succeeded in breaking Ethan and Alex apart, and now Ethan could finally be hers. She never expected Ethan to come, otherwise she would have been better prepared. Looking down at her nightwear and bare face, she sighed. Not wanting to keep him waiting, she quickly applied some powder to her face, added a little lipstick, and rushed outside. She saw Ethan standing outside the mansion and ran toward the gate. Opening it, she stepped out, slightly out of breath but trying to maintain her composure. She smiled brightly. ''Ethan, I never thought I’d see you again.''Ethan’s expression was cold as he replied, ''Don’t misunder
Ethan was alone in the bedroom since Alex had gone to meet some investors about the company they planned to open soon. Before leaving, Alex had asked him to help take Catherine to the hospital for her checkup, since he wasn’t sure he would be back on time. Ethan noticed the hour had come, and he sighed deeply. Though he disliked interacting with Catherine, he couldn’t refuse to take her for the appointment. He got out of bed, slipped on his shoes, and walked toward Catherine’s room. The door was slightly ajar, and just as he was about to knock, he heard her talking on the phone. He wouldn’t have been bothered, except he distinctly heard her mention the name Lily. Ethan frowned, his brows furrowing. Why would Catherine be talking to Lily? He tried convincing himself he must have misheard. Catherine couldn’t possibly be speaking to Lily—not after everything Lily had done. Catherine soon noticed him standing there. She quickly ended the call and smiled. ''Please, come in, Ethan.''
''You don’t have to do this, Catherine.'' Alex said gently as he handed her the chopping board and some onions. ''It’s fine. At least this is better than doing nothing. I can’t just sit around all day doing nothing—I’m not a vegetable.'' Catherine replied as she slowly began peeling the skin off an onion. ''The doctor advised you to rest.'' Alex reminded her, trying to persuade her. He knew Catherine had no kitchen skills, and watching her peel the onion made him nervous. He didn’t want her to cut herself. ''Peeling an onion isn’t stressful, Alex.'' Catherine chuckled. ''And besides, I’m not the same old Catherine who had no kitchen skills. I know a few things now, so just keep doing what you need to do while I help. We’re all eating this breakfast, so it’s only right if I help.'' Alex raised his hands in surrender. ''Alright, if you insist. Just be careful and don’t cut yourself.'' He replied, then went to gather what he needed to start cooking. At that moment, Ethan walked
Ethan couldn’t stop pacing around their bedroom. It had been a while since they returned from the hospital, and after helping Catherine settle into her room, he had thought he would finally get to spend some time with Alex. But Catherine didn’t want to let Alex leave, and once again Alex gave in to her, not even realizing how much his actions were hurting Ethan. Ethan didn’t even know what they were talking about, just that they had been together for quite some time, and he didn’t like it one bit. Heaving a deep breath, Ethan decided he couldn’t just sit in the room waiting for Alex to “come to his senses.” He left and headed toward Catherine’s bedroom. The door was slightly ajar, and through the gap he could see Alex sitting beside Catherine on the bed. They were talking and laughing together like old friends, and jealousy burned inside Ethan as he watched them. Suddenly, Catherine’s eyes flicked toward the door. She caught sight of him and said. ''Ethan, don’t just stand out the
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