After being humiliated and rejected by the man she loved, Ember decides she was done being the introverted nerd. So, she decided to change herself. And the first step she took was striding into the strip club and hiring Jack, the devastatingly handsome gigolo, to teach her the art of seduction. And the next thing she knew, she had woken up after the hottest one night stand that will change her life forever. 6 years later, Ember is a changed woman starting her first day at a huge company, her dream job. But little did she know that the CEO of her new job was Zaire Langston Hughes, also known as Jack, Ember's one night stand.
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"Stop staring at him." My best friend Teresa told me as she shook her head.I averted my gaze from Ethan Iversen, who was chatting with his friends at the specific table in the right corner.My eyes were always on him which he could never see.He was the soon-to-be Alpha of our Moonlight Crown Pack and I was just an ordinary Omega.I was sitting in the canteen of our school with Teresa. It was our break time so we came here to chit-chat.I sighed and turned my head to Teresa."I was just-""Yeah yeah, you were looking around and your eyes suddenly fell on him." She said and chuckled. I smiled and looked away. Teresa was my best friend. She knew everything about me. "You are this pack's beta's daughter. He can't let you down." She let out.I shook my head. "No, I want him to look at me as an ordinary girl, not as his father's beta's daughter.""You are beautiful. He will love you back for sure. Otherwise, I will break his nec-""Ssshhh. He will listen to you." I pressed my hand over her mouth to stop her.It was time for our next lesson to begin. We walked to the classroom.It was a Brand Promotion class. The best part was that it was one of the few classes where seniors and juniors could sit together.I was waiting outside with Teresa when I saw Ethan headed this way. I gasped and waited for us to enter together, not knowing whether we would be able to sit together.I was ready to enter the classroom when I felt a push from my right side and collided with Ethan.He gripped my waist and pulled me up straight. His veiny hands and muscular arms were wrapped around me. I nearly passed out. His warmth completely enveloped me.My attention was drawn to his fair forehead with a little fringe scattered, a sharp nose, and dark eyes. "Are you okay?" I could hear him. I realized I was staring at his attractive features. He was in his fourth year of our 'Moonlight University'. In contrast, I was a first-year student. Everyone glanced at us as they came to a halt.I took a step back after clearing my throat. "Y-Yeah, thank you." I responded timidly.He nodded and walked inside the classroom.I could see other girls glaring at me. They were all madly in love with Ethan. He was the most handsome boy they had ever seen and cherry on the top, he was their future Alpha.But I did not like Ethan due to his attractive looks or posture. I liked him since he once saved my life when I was in danger. Who knows what might have happened if he had not saved me?"How was that?" A whisper was heard. I twisted my head and softly punched Teresa's arm."Ouch! I was expecting a kiss on the cheek from you. But you are slamming into me!"My best friend was attempting to matchmake me with Ethan, just as she had pushed me towards him moments ago."He will get angry. Teresa, don't do that again."She sighed and rolled her eyes. "I am not sure how you are going to win his heart with such candor."I laughed and locked her arm with mine. We walked inside the classroom. The class was completely crowded. I looked for a seat and saw a few vacant chairs. Unfortunately, they were not near Ethan.We walked to our seats, which were rather far away from Ethan's.The professor arrived and began our class."Dear students, today we will learn how to select the best sponsor for your product. You must choose the best backer for it."I concentrated on the lesson. I paid close attention in every lesson. I wanted to do well in school and make my parents proud."Like Alpha Ethan, he is the face of our school. We are fortunate to have him here." The professor said.Everyone, including me, was staring at Ethan. He scowled and said, "Ethan"The professor was perplexed by what he had just said."Y-Yes?""Call me Ethan.""Yes, yes. It's a great honor." The professor grinned.Everyone tried hard not to chuckle."Begin buttering! Everyone around here loves to butter him. Huh!" Teresa murmured.After hearing her remarks, I burst out laughing. I saw Ethan concentrating on his book. But I might argue that his focus was not on the book and that he was thinking about something else.He was a reserved person. We were familiar with each other. Not only was my father his father's beta, but he was also his father's closest buddy. But Ethan had a past.Ethan was not the son of our current Alpha, Neil Iversen. He was the son of Alpha Neil's brother, Evan Iversen. However, he lost his parents when he was just five years old. Alpha Neil accepted him totally after that.Everyone described Ethan as Alpha Neil's shadow. Alpha Neil wanted him to be the pack's next Alpha.But there was something more.Alpha Neil has a son as well. He and Ethan were the same age.Everyone knew Alpha Neil and his son Ryan Iversen had a strained relationship. Ryan was also someone I knew. I had not seen him since I was eleven years old. It had been almost eight years since his father had sent him abroad."Will you go tonight?"I emerged from my thoughts. "Huh?" Teresa was the one who asked the question."Ryan Iversen is returning today. Seniors are giving him a welcoming party."I scowled. "He is not even a student at our school.""He will join our school," A girl in my front seat said to us. "We observed that four pack fighters came to see the Dean today, and a professor told our boys that Ryan is our new transfer student.""I see." I muttered.Ryan was not the same as Ethan. He was the complete opposite of him. In our childhoods, I only witnessed him become furious at everyone."Will you accompany me?" Teresa asked."No.""Consider it. Ethan is definitely going."When I glanced at Ethan, I sighed. He was now focused on his phone.After all the classes, Teresa dropped me off at home since my house was on her way.I saw there was no one in my house. I dialed my mother's number. "Mom?" I said as soon as she received the call. "Where have you gone?""Are you back at home, honey? You must be starving. Enter the kitchen. I made you lunch before I came to the pack house.""Pack house? What brought you there?""Ryan is returning today. So Luna Ella contacted me to ask if I could help her in cooking her son's favorite foods. You know how much Ryan used to like my food when he was a kid.""Okay, mom."I hung up the phone. My mother adored both Ethan and Ryan. My mother was also friends with Luna Ella, therefore we were really close family friends. We went to every gathering and celebration together. I went to my room and took a shower. Following that, I had a late lunch. Teresa came to my house in the evening. I was dressed casually in blue jeans and a loose black shirt. My hair was pulled back into a high ponytail. I did not want to draw attention to myself."Let's go." I said to Teresa.We hopped in her car and drove to the club where our seniors were throwing the party.We walked inside the club. My attention was drawn to the smoke and the loud music. I had never been to a club before, so it was a whole new experience for me."Let's go out and have some drinks." Teresa remarked, pulling me along with her.I saw that practically every popular student in our school had attended this party.Suddenly, I saw Ethan conversing with someone."I am coming right away." I said to Teresa before walking up to Ethan.We were not strangers; we were family friends. I approached him and came to a halt behind him."Ethan" He turned to face me. I smiled at him, but then I saw his ex-girlfriend Julie standing in front of him."Yes?" He asked.I had no idea what to say to him or how to greet him."H-Hi."He just nodded his head and turned around without replying. I took a step back, but I could hear the girl."You know her?""Hmm." "Like she is someone who can be yo-""She is not my type."I overheard his response. Did he know I was still standing behind him? How could he possibly say such a thing to others? I was not his type? Why?I clenched my fists. My tears had made my eyes glossy. Nothing was clearly visible to me. I saw a haze. I took a few steps back.My back was suddenly crushed against a hard chest. I turned back right away but could not see anything since I was in tears.I blinked a few times, and my vision started to clear.I saw a pair of black eyes staring at me.My gaze was pulled to the facial features. Black hair, a strong jawline, thick brows, and a fair and clean face.I saw his eyes going down to my clothes before returning to my face.Then I heard his deep, icy voice."Who are you?"EMBER"But I never talked to you because I knew I didn't deserve you yet. You were all I could imagine wanting and it only grew after that night when I tried to make you stay but you left the next morning. I knew I'd see you again and I was determined to have you the next chance I got with you," Zaire said with a grin because she knew he meant that the next chance meant them right at that moment."I.. had no idea.. but.. why me?" She asked, not being able to understand."You're seriously asking me that question? Have you ever known yourself enough? What exactly do you think you don't have? You're perfect, you're absolutely perfect. And you're the only one I need. I'm sorry for all the times I've hurt you, it was all because of shortcomings. But none of that would happen again. I promise to keep you happy with all I have," he said and it sounded so genuine, it wrenched Ember's guts. She was too high up on the clouds."I think I'm falling for you," Ember let the words slip out."Glad. I'
EMBER"We totally understand and apologize for this regrettable situation and we are deeply sorry-"."For nothing," a voice came from the opposite side of them that dragged all the attention. Someone had walked in with a bold voice and a knowing smile on their face. Ember's eyes widened and so did others. That's when Ruby Ramirez walked into the scene, bringing a wave of shock and confusion. "They have to apologize for absolutely nothing.""What do you mean.. and who are you?" Mrs. Davis asked but not with conviction but curiosity. Her eyes widened as she recognized her from the news all over, Travis Prescott's alleged girlfriend."I am Ruby, a former employee of Sarte and currently an employee in Iris. And I can assure you that you'll believe me when I saw Sarte has done nothing unprofessional," Ruby said, confidently."Hey! What are you talking about?" Melvin Harvey chimed in, trying to control the situation."That's right, I should just show you what I'm talking about," Ruby said wi
EMBER"We'll see," she muttered. His hold only got tighter on her, making her lips part a little."I'll show you. You're trapped, I'll show you how long you can be trapped here, hmm?" He said, and Ember's blush turned into something just a little more sinister. The game wasn't over yet. She looked to her side to see someone passing by, towards their direction. Zaire saw Ember look at people passing by who can easily spot him holding her, which would be quite scandalous. But her eyes were set, and afraid he would read into it wrong, he started moving his hand away to not be noticeable. That's when Ember's eyes snapped up towards him."Keep holding me, that's the next challenge," she said, knowing for sure that this would push him way out of accepting. Her job was only to make the challenges hard enough for him to back down. And he definitely wouldn't want a scandal so he would surely accept defeat. He surely wouldn't..."Perfect," he said immediately and that's when his hand wrapped ar
EMBEREverything looked exceptional. So magestic and gorgeous that there was no way anyone could even think of a better way than this. Every inch of it looked straight out of a mythical movie.Ember sure had to know they were all professional and talented enough to modify the theme "heaven" given to them to something like this. Sarte has added lots and lots of detailings that embraces the dark elements. Like black vines and rust like textures on the while that looks like the darkness or hell is infiltrating the heaven's gate.It was grand and if Ember could recall it properly, she knew the kind of costumes Iris had prepared, it would look so good together. If only the whole idea passes and no one steps in to say a word against it. Technically, Sarte was breaking the rules by not following the theme entirely but incorporating heaven theme into hell because they were misled by Sarte.The only saviour would be if the fashion show preparations overall look so good that it impresses Mr and
RUBYIt went on and on, the only entertainment being Melvin Harvey's scowling face at her. She tried not to laugh at his face every time, it was weirdly entertaining."So, because Sarte asked for some more time, we are going to have to display the fashion show we prepared once again so we need to get everything ready by the end of the day," Max said and everyone noted something down but Ruby didn't bother."And what about the models? What timing were they given to report here so that we can do the rehearsals beforehand?" Travis asked and suddenly it got a little silent as they all looked at each other. "What's going on?""W-we didn't know we had to give them the time right away before the meeting so we didn't give them the time yet," Cara explained and that made Travis visibly annoyed."What does that mean? Shouldn't you have completed that before coming here? I didn't expect this from you," Travis said but Ruby noticed something very strange. It was unusual but not surprising but prob
RUBY"W-what did you just say? What does that-""You know exactly what that means. I am demeaning you for the way you run your team by gaslighting hate into them. You're misusing your authority, bet half of them don't even know why they actually hate Sarte," she shrugged like she had said enough."You think you can badmouth our company and I'll just stand here and hear you out?" He was visibly running out of words to say because of being caught off guard. He was threatening to report her to someone but that was just funny at that point."You can say whatever you want. You can even bring the board of directors, the managers, even your Chairman out here and I'll still repeat the exact same words. Don't take me for a fool like you do with everyone around you, you are a coward anyways," Ruby could feel the satisfaction coursing through her veins as she told him off, watching the colours fade from his face too fast. "It doesn't matter who I am dating, I'm not afraid to speak up so don't ev
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