THE CEO’S DIRTY SECRET

JAMES I walked downstairs with an annoyed expression on my face after Stella had informed me of my mom's presence. I ignored her calls on purpose because I knew why she was here. She was going to lecture me on getting a wife as soon as possible.But I didn't want to.I wasn't ready.And I wasn't sure I was going to be ready to settle down with anyone. All my freedom will be taken away and I loathed the thought of that.The moment my mom's eyes landed on me, I immediately braced myself for her loud screeches and lectures. And I was right.“You unfilial child!” She started as she walked up to me and I rolled my eyes in frustration before turning to look at her with a lazy expression on my face.“Mom, we're in a public setting. Can you tone it down?” I asked in annoyance as she suddenly slapped my arm, causing me to wince slightly.“Why have you been avoiding my calls? Even went as far as telling the security to not let me in. How did I raise a child like you?” She asked with her usual

JAMESIt was adorable to see Stella all flustered. She was always so uptight and stern but right now, with her trapped in my arms, she was flustered as fuck. Teasing her was fun. It made me want to do it even more.“What do you mean you don't want it to be fake?” She asked, nearly stuttering and a small smirk graced my lips as I leaned even closer so that our breaths were mixed.“What do you think I mean, Stella? Don't you notice the way I stare at you? Isn't that enough to show that I feel something for you? Every bimbo I've fucked, every girl I've brought to my office while you listened, was to make you jealous. Haven't you considered that for once?” I asked softly as my thumb gently traced her bottom lip and for a moment, she looked mesmerized, causing me to smirk in amusement.She was so gullible.Until she suddenly pushed me backward, and I almost stumbled due to how harshly she pushed me. Damn, she was strong. And maybe she wasn't as gullible as I thought.“We both know you did

JAMESI immediately grabbed Stella's hand and we bolted like kids towards the back door. The waiter standing by the side immediately understood what was going on as he pushed the back door open and the moment we stepped outside, he slammed it shut.My heart was pounding wildly as adrenaline rushed through my veins and I turned to Stella to see that she had a small smile on her face. I didn't let go of her hand as we stealthily made our way to the car and in a hurry, we got in before the reporters could notice us.The moment I turned the car's engine on, the reporters spotted us and immediately came rushing through the front door, causing Stella to panic. I immediately shifted gears and stepped on the accelerator as the car zoomed out of the restaurant before they could catch up with us.She didn’t say a word the entire drive back. Her arms were crossed, her eyes glued to the city lights flashing past the window, and her jaw clenched like she was holding back words in her throat.I’d b

STELLA“I'm sorry, ma'am, but what do you mean by dangerous? I've been with James for a while now and I've not noticed anything strange or dangerous.” I said softly, but I suddenly remembered how strange he acted after he got that message, and my eyes narrowed in suspicion.Was he really dangerous? What was he hiding from me?“You know nothing Stella. James is my son and I know everything about him. His dark past and secrets will haunt you and bring you down. I just want to warn you to be careful.” Mrs Hawthorne warned, and my brows furrowed more in confusion after hearing her words, and I couldn't help the fear that took over me.What secrets? What past? Did I just make the biggest mistake of my life?“I would be really grateful if you could shed more light on these secrets, ma'am. What do you mean by his secrets could haunt me and bring me down?” I asked in confusion and I waited for her answer, but she simply sighed in response.“That's all I can tell you. Don't say I didn't warn y

STELLAI felt his lips on mine and it took me a lot of courage to not move my lips and kiss him back. Fuck it, his lips were softer than I remembered. But I didn't pull away, neither did I kiss him back.I was pretending to be asleep so I wanted to know what he would do next. After a while, he pulled away, his thumb brushing over my bottom lip gently and I couldn't deny that I missed his lips on mine.He finally pulled away and I could hear him suck in a sharp breath like he was contemplating his life decisions. “Fuck it…” I heard him curse and I smiled to myself, knowing that I had such an effect on him. I couldn't lie that I didn't love it. It gave me this sense of power and satisfaction that I never felt before.“Stella. We're home.” He called out but I didn't respond. I had to keep up the facade that I was deeply asleep so he wouldn't know that I knew he kissed me.He gently shook me and I mumbled something incoherent as I turned to the other side, causing him to chuckle in amuse