Mag-log inIn need of a job after her billionaire father cuts her off, she decides to put her Culinary skills to use and applies for a job at a new restaurant which is a subsidiary of a multi-billion dollar company owned by a hidden individual. She finds herself at the mercy of the head chef, whom she treated poorly after a one night stand prior to the interview. A one-night stand that turns her world upside down when the handsome stranger turns out to be a hidden multi-billionaire. As their intense connection deepens into real love, the fragile walls they've built begin to crumble. Just when she thinks she has found her safe haven, a tragic incident shatters her world, leaving her completely broken inside. With secrets unraveling and trust hanging by a thread, two burning questions remain: Would this newly found love last once she discovers a cruel past involving her mother's death? Would she still love him the same once she finds out who he really is? When love meets the shadows of a buried past, even the strongest hearts can bleed.
view moreRoseline’s POV
I moved my body to the beat of the music not caring about the flimsy material of my dress that played peek-a-boo with my underwear.
The dance floor was packed as we all danced and swayed, sweat glistening on our skin.
But yet the hair at the back of my neck stood on alert.
I felt a burning gaze on me.
My eyes searched amongst the large crowd, and that was when I saw him.
His gaze was zoned in on me as he watched me dance; it gave me liquid courage, along with the few shots I had.
I rocked my hips and allowed my own hands to roam
My body slowly, while I maintained eye contact with this stranger who looked like he was about to devour me whole and consume me.
I noticed his lips part a bit, just the go-ahead I needed.
He was my catch for the night.
I moved to the bar, and the bartender raised his eyebrows when he saw me seated.
“It’s my last cup for the night.”
I half pleaded? I was sure he was looking out for me and didn’t want a repeat of the last time when I stripped naked.
“I would have whatever the lady is having.”
A cold yet soothing voice sounded from behind me.
Bingo!
I turned to face the stranger, but my breath hitched immediately.
It was a good thing I was seated because my limbs grew weak just seeing him up close.
Time to play.
“I am not sure you would enjoy a pineapple martini.”
His eyes remained on me as he spoke, “Must taste good.”
“The drink or me?”
“Both.”
“How would you know when you haven’t tried it?”
“We can fix that.”
This man wasn't even trying and yet my soaked pantries said otherwise.
He took a sip of the drink, and a soft groan escaped his throat.
“Here I have tasted it.”
“How… does it taste?” My breathing became erratic and the club felt hotter than before.
“Good…” He moved closer to me until I was right between his legs, but there’s one more thing left to taste.”
He leaned over and took my lips in his devouring me while not caring about the crowd around us.
Neither did I. We kissed and it felt like the whole world became silent for a minute.
He shoved his tongue into mine as his teeth bit my lips, it was a mixture of pain and sweetness.
“Your place or mine.” He asked before taking my lips again.
“Yours.” I managed to reply in between.
“Let’s go.”
We got in a cab, after he had barked out the direction to the driver.
He pulled up the blind, affording us some privacy.
His lips were on mine again as he placed me gently on his thigh.
I could feel his erection bulging through his pants.
It took every ounce of self-control left in me not to touch it.
His hand roamed my body, leaving a trail of heat with every touch.
When he got to my waist he tugged on the string of my thong and shifted it to the side.
He cupped my ass cheeks in his hand before he pushed his finger through my sex.
His finger slipped through easily with how soaking wet I was.
“Fuck!” He muttered into my ear as he inhaled my scent at the same time.
Embarrassment flushed through my cheeks at how my body responded to his touch.
He started moving his fingers slowly allowing me to adjust to his pace bit by bit.
He slid a second one inside, increasing his thrust causing me to tip off the edge.
He caught my moans in his mouth as his kiss silenced them.
My body shook as my orgasm rolled over me, and he held me steady on his lap resting his head on mine.
We both chuckled, “Do you think he heard us?”
I was referring to the driver who drove quietly.
“I don’t care if he did.”
I removed myself from his lap and arranged my dress as best I could.
“You are so addictive.” He whispered.
“Why don't we save the rest for later?”
“Good idea.” I giggled seeing the obvious distress he was in as his erection still poked through.
The car came to a halt.
“This is your apartment?”
“Yes, I just moved into the city so a friend of mine owns the apartment complex, so he allowed me to lease at a lesser price,”
“Thats nice of him.”
We took the elevator to his floor.
Every step I took closer to his flat built anticipation, my panties were beyond wet, it was completely soaked trickling slowly between my thighs.
This wasn't my first hook-up with a stranger, but he felt different like a mixture of mystery and danger.
He unlocked the door with a key card while his other hand rested just below my waistline.
“This is your last chance to back out.”
“Hell no!” I remarked, causing him to smile.
Immediately we crossed the door, our hands were on each other, his lips on mine.
One of his hands fisted my hair as I tugged on his belt buckle to break free his hard d*ck.
He carried me in his arms, positioning me right at where his d*ck stood still hard.
He opened another door, which I guess was to the bedroom, I wasn't sure because I wasn't looking.
He placed me gently on the bed, pushed my underwear aside, and in a single thrust he was buried deep inside me.
He allowed me some minutes for my body to get used to his size, before he began moving inside me.
We spent the entire night worshipping each other's bodies, orgasm after orgasm.
I lost count of how many times I orgasmed, this has to be the most in my entire life all in one night.
Sleep eventually caught on, dragging me under.
When I woke up the next morning my entire body was sore, I let out a groan forcing myself to get up.
The stranger I just had the best night of my life with wasn't present.
Thank goodness it could make leaving less awkward.
I had already broken one of my rules by sleeping over at his place.
I searched around for my dress and underwear, quickly putting them on.
I tiptoed my way to his front door, just as I was about to open the door, it clicked open from the other side.
“Fuck.” I muttered beneath my breath, but I was sure he heard.
"Running away?” He sidestepped me as I entered the apartment. That was when I noticed the brown paper bag and coffee cup in his hands.
Shit! He can't be getting me breakfast.
I cut straight to the chase, “Last night was fun, but it will never happen again. It was a one-time thing, I don't do long-term and I certainly don't fuck the same guy twice.”
ROSELINE’S POVThe weeks following the verdict passed more gently than I expected, each day settling into something that almost resembled peace. My belly had started to show now, a small, unmistakable curve beneath my clothes that made the whole pregnancy feel suddenly, wonderfully real in a way it hadn’t quite been before.“You’re glowing,” Nina said one afternoon, visiting the store to check on the renovation’s progress alongside me.“I feel enormous,” I said, laughing softly as I rubbed my stomach gently.“You look beautiful,” she insisted, grinning as she handed me a small bag. “I found this adorable onesie. Couldn’t resist.”I pulled out a tiny white outfit covered in little embroidered ducklings, my heart swelling instantly at the sight of something so small, so impossibly real.“Nina, it’s perfect,” I said softly, tears pricking unexpectedly at my eyes, hormones still catching me off guard more often than I liked to admit.The restaurant continued coming together steadily under
ROSELINE’S POVWe drove straight from the courthouse to the cemetery, neither of us needing to discuss it beforehand. Florian simply turned the car in that direction once we’d left the crowd of reporters behind, and I understood immediately where we were headed.Now, as we approached, something felt different, lighter somehow, despite the familiar ache still present in my chest.“Hi, Dad,” I said softly, kneeling carefully beside the headstone, my fingers brushing gently against the cool, smooth granite.Florian stood quietly behind me, giving me space, though his presence remained steady, comforting, exactly as it had been through everything these past several months.“It’s over,” I whispered softly, tears already slipping unexpectedly down my cheeks now. “The trial, I mean. Adrian’s finally been convicted. Guilty, on every single charge.”I paused, taking a slow, steadying breath, emotion thick now in my throat as I continued speaking quietly to the quiet stillness surrounding us.“
FLORIAN’S POVThe courthouse felt different than I remembered from the earlier hearings, the atmosphere heavier somehow, tension thick in the air as Roseline and I took our seats in the gallery. Diane had warned us the jury was finally ready to deliver their verdict, months of careful preparation finally reaching this single, decisive moment.“How are you feeling?” I asked quietly, glancing toward Roseline, who sat stiffly beside me, her hand already reaching for mine.“Nervous,” she admitted softly, her fingers tightening around mine. “I keep telling myself the evidence is overwhelming, that there’s no way this goes any other direction. But still.”“I know,” I said gently, squeezing her hand reassuringly. “Whatever happens, we’re here together.”The courtroom slowly filled around us, reporters gathering quietly along the back rows, their presence a reminder of just how publicly this entire ordeal had unfolded over the past several months. Gabriel sat just behind us, his expression te
ROSELINE’S POVThe article went up three days later, longer and more detailed than I expected, though gentle in exactly the way Claire had promised. Nina sent me the link first thing that morning, practically shouting through the phone before I’d even had the chance to read it myself.“Roseline, it’s everywhere,” she said, breathless with excitement. “People are sharing it like crazy.”I sat down slowly at the kitchen table, Florian leaning over my shoulder as I opened the article carefully on my laptop. The headline read simply: “Love, Loss, and a Restaurant Reborn: The Story Behind FH-Holdings’ Hidden Owner.”We read through it together quietly, Claire’s words capturing our story with a gentleness I hadn’t expected, the painful parts handled with care rather than sensationalism, the hopeful parts given just as much weight. She’d written beautifully about my mother, about her quiet bravery, about the sacrifice that had somehow, impossibly, tied our two families together across decade












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