In the bustling city of New York, the winter days were unbearably dreary and desolate. The trees, stripped bare of their vibrant leaves, were whipped mercilessly by the biting, cold wind. Cathleen bundled up in a thick coat and scarf, stood by the window of her room. She cradled her phone in her ear as she spoke with someone, her voice muffled by the loud roar of traffic outside. As she turned to glance at her travel bag, already packed and ready for her impending trip, a sneer played on her lips. Oblivious to the creaking of the door behind her, she was fully engrossed in her conversation."What do you mean the auction is going to take place in New York?" Xavier stood rigidly at the doorway, his hand tucked into the pocket of his trousers as he leaned on the doorframe. Cathleen's voice drifted through the air, her words flowing effortlessly in conversation with the person on the other end of the line. She seemed completely engrossed, unaware of Xavier's presence just a few feet away.
Everyone was eager to find out what was going to be auctioned off today. But there was one piece in particular that a lot of people had their eyes set on. The Eye of the Ocean. It was a piece that was known to so many collectors.Meanwhile, at the grand auction house, Avery and her mother glided into the opulent hall, their elegant gowns rustling with each graceful step. Behind them, Avery's father, William Jackson, stood tall and regal, his presence commanding respect from all in attendance. Avery herself was adorned in a stunning ensemble, meticulously chosen to impress the owner of the prestigious Knight Group. As she made her way through the crowd, she couldn't help but notice the whispers and admiring glances directed her way. It wasn't long before Finn arrived, accompanied by his grandfather, a distinguished man with a twinkle in his eye. Soon, all of the noble families from the town had gathered, along with other members of high society. The air buzzed with anticipation and exc
The way in which the man greeted Cathleen didn't go down well with Xavier. The fact that she was attracting the eyes of every man in the hall in a sinful way was a hard pill for him to swallow. Now he was going to have to watch as yet another man put his filthy hand dangerously close to her ass. His ass. He gritted his teeth as he thought of the contract they'd signed.The two of them had to stay out of each other's business. But why fuck did her ass seem to defy gravity, looking devilishly tempting and begging to be squeezed and spanked? The round curves of her backside were on full display, accentuated by the tight fabric of her dress. Even as she walked away, the alluring sight lingered in his mind, taunting him with its forbidden allure. He couldn't help but wonder if it was intentional or simply a gift from the gods. Either way, he couldn't resist the urge to reach out and touch it, to feel the firmness beneath his fingertips. But he knew he had to control himself, at least for n
"Darling, what did she say to you? Is that her boyfriend or something? Is she cheating on you?" Olivia wanted to find something—just anything—that she could use against Cathleen. Maybe she could tell old Mr. Knight that Cathleen had been cheating on her husband."Olivia, what happened between me and my wife is none of your business. Yeah?" Olivia's cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she realized that she had been unsuccessful in obtaining what she desired at the auction house. Xavier, on the other hand, was impatient to leave and eagerly pondered whether Cathleen would be spending the night at home or with her Italian boyfriend. He scanned the lavish hall, taking in the ornate chandeliers and opulent décor. When his gaze landed on Caleb, he beckoned him over with a subtle wave of his hand. Leaning in close, he whispered something to Caleb, who nodded in understanding. The low murmur of conversation and the clink of glasses created a lively ambiance around them. "Let's get going." Th
In the past, their rendezvous had always taken place in the comfort of his home, but today things are different. The man she loved was now a married man, and he had sent her away last night so that he could spend it with his new wife, as he had done the previous night. So Olivia made a hasty escape from her own house and drove over to Xavier's grand villa. The guards at the entrance bowed and opened the gate for her, but just as she was about to enter the extravagant property, she was abruptly stopped by the sight of Xavier standing before her, his chiseled features etched with surprise."Oh, God, baby. I was looking for you." Xavier's eyes narrowed as they roamed over her from head to toe. His annoyance was palpable as he slipped his hand into his pocket, a subtle gesture of irritation. He couldn't help but scan her again, taking in every detail of the woman standing before him. Her figure was lithe and graceful, yet she held herself with an air of confidence that both intrigued and
Olivia stayed in the house and watched TV the whole time, as she had decided not to leave the house. Cathleen drank some water and then went upstairs to take a shower so that she could go to work. When she was done, Cathleen came downstairs and went to the dining room table. She made herself some orange juice and decided to eat out. She took a seat and started tapping on her iPad while she sipped her drink.Olivia looked at Cathleen, pulled up a chair, and sat down next to her, who was so engrossed in whatever it was she was doing on her iPad. Olivia chuckled when she didn't get any kind of reaction or attention from Cathleen. "I don't get it. You're a nobody. I have no idea who the fuck you are. You are broke, but you try to hide your brokenness with all those fancy clothes you put on. They are probably knockoffs. How can you enchant men wearing knockoffs?"Cathleen gave a pleasant smile as she finished her juice in an elegant manner. She glanced at the time on her wristwatch, and th
Olivia decided to give up waiting for the man, as it was getting late. She knew that if she waited any longer, she might be running a fever the next day or so. She rushed inside to take a shower and then curled up under a blanket. Just as she was about to close her eyes to sleep, The door to Xavier's room opened. Xavier was standing there. Olivia jumped out of bed, ran over to him, and hugged him."Oh my God, you scared me, Xavier." The man's strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her close in a warm embrace. She felt safe and protected in his hold. But all too soon, he let go and stepped back, breaking the physical connection between them. He went into the walk-in closet and came out wearing only a towel.His rock-hard chest was on full display for Olivia to see. The man went into the shower, and Olivia stripped off all of her clothes and followed him into the shower room. She tapped him on the back as she stepped into the shower. As the man turned to face her, she found her lips pr
Cathleen drove her car out into the busy streets of Manhattan. The only thing she was wishing for was rain. She had never had a case in Manhattan before, and ever since people had heard of a celebrity lawyer, they had wanted to hire her for their own cases. Hiring Cathleen wasn't cheap. She had never lost a case, not even once. This court case was a tough one, but for her, it was more of a debut in Manhattan, which was soon going to be her playground.Cathleen had rules when it came to what she tried to get done. No mobile phones unless it's part of the evidence; only witnesses and a limited number of family members; and she hated the media as they wanted to know who the celebrity lawyer was.Cathleen pulled up in the car park of the High Court and sighed as she sat in her car; paparazzi were all over the place. Just when Cathleen didn't know how she was going to get into the High Court without being noticed, the raindrops started to fall like stones, and the sound of the crashing wav