MasukCHAPTER 101Daniel I woke up in a hospital bed with my Mom beside me. I tried to sit upright but the pain coming from my chest was unbearable.“What the hell did you do?" my Mom asked in a serious tone.“Please don't start. You can already see that I'm in pain Mom." “Sweetie, that is nothing compared to the rumors out there. Do you want to take my husband's Empire to the gutter?"Mom please! If you don't have anything else to say you might as well just leave. I can't do this, at least not right now.”"Oh, yes, you will do it, Daniel Cross. Why the hell are pictures of you being taken out of Scarlett's Empire by paramedics trending? Do you have any idea how many sparks were created?” "I don't care. How did I even get to this place?” “I thought you knew Daniel better. What the hell are you trying to say to me right now?!" she asked, and the doctor walked in, asking us to keep our tones down since the patients in the next room were being disturbed.“What happened to my son?" my mom
CHAPTER 100Scarlett "Yes, everything is OK, Miguel, thank you, and please make sure that woman doesn't come back here," I said while Zoe just couldn't stop blushing."Yes ma'am. Please excuse me,” he said and I softly pinched Zoe the moment he left."At least don't make it that obvious,” I said."That guy is hot and I just can't help but—”"Eww, you know what?” "Please tell me,” she begged."I think we should go take a walk. I'm tired of being here.”“Looks like the kiss is working. I can't believe you suggested that." “You always have a way of overthinking. What the hell is wrong with you?" “I'm just happy for you Scarlett. So today we got a kiss, slapped a whore, and now feel like going for a walk." We made our way out of the yard and kept walking close to the benches while my security was just a small distance away, making sure we were safe. I don't know why Zoe was so obsessed with Jeeps. Every time one would pass, she just wouldn't stop staring at it and admiring the fea
CHAPTER 99Scarlett I took a seat on my bed after locking the door as if Aldric was going to follow me. I watched him leave with his motorcade and placed my thumb on my lips. They were still wet from the kiss, and Aldric's fragrance was the strongest I've ever sensed on a man. It was dark and commanding.Out of all the things we could have done, a kiss was the last I expected this soon. Wait, did I say soon?I secretly waited for it and he finally took the initiative. It was obvious we both wanted the same thing when he pulled me into his muscular arms. Goodness, that was nothing compared to anything I've ever felt.It was as if that kiss just fulfilled everything I've been missing for the past four years. I walked towards my mirror and smiled at my reflection before Zoe knocked at my door.I knew she had come to eat me alive, so I lied about being busy, but she wasn't going to go away until I opened and she walked in.“Where's Aldric?" she looked around.“Agh, please don't start,"
CHAPTER 98Aldric “You know I need you Scarlett. It's just not fair to let you go like that. Are you even thinking about everything we've been through?" I looked at her. “That does matter Aldric. This was business and it forever will remain just business. I can't be hooked in a relationship that I'm suffocating in. I am withdrawing."“I'm sorry Scarlett. I can't let that happen OK. I know I've always let you have your way but this… . this is a little too much. I can't approve.”"Oh yes you will Aldric,” she looked at me."How about we go through what the contract says about the one who tries to break anything,” I said to Scarlett."Oh so you're going to force me now?”"No I'll correct you. Scarlett please you don't have to do this. We…we can come to an agreement. I can't have you off my team.”“Well I don't want to work for you Aldric. I don't even know why you're trying so hard to keep me OK just—" “Scarlett don't act like you don't know how I feel about you," I nodded my head.“A
CHAPTER 97Aldric I got out of bed and then went to take a shower before heading downstairs. I told the maid that I would eat at the office so there was no need for breakfast.“Would you like me to carry a blazer?" Nia asked.“No, I'll be fine. And you don't have to come today. I'll have everything handled by my PA," I answered since I still had to get over the way I abandoned her on the altar in the dream.“Are you sure Sir?" “Yes, Nia. You can keep yourself busy around here or go home," I responded."OK Sir have a good day and don't hesitate if—”"That won't be necessary, Nia. I've got him,” my PA cut her off.I felt relieved as I got into the car and asked the driver to take me to Scarlett's mansion. There was just no way I would let her withdraw. She's everything I need and I wouldn't have the taste I'm trending for without Scarlett."Maybe I should talk to her sir," my PA suggested.“That won't be necessary. I'll talk to her." “Alright, sir." We kept talking about different t
CHAPTER 96Aldric When I got home, I overheard the maid talking about one of them who had design skills that hadn't been able to get a job in four years. That was bad, and being the man I am, I thought of giving them an opportunity.To my surprise, it was the maid who was trying to seduce me the other day. I was at some point about to hesitate but the humane part of me just rooted for her as though she was a student trying to achieve their dreams.Working with me meant she had to always have a professional code and never overstep her boundaries, especially after what happened the last time, so I didn't have to worry about anything.“Sir something is up," my PA said over the call.“Yes, I'm listening. What happened?" “Ms. Brown would like to withdraw from being your designer," she said and I hoped my ears heard that wrong."What?! Why? I mean when was this communicated?” I asked, sitting upright."An hour ago sir. I asked her PA why, and all I was told to do was inform you about t







