LONDONI was furious at Dad. He was always one step ahead of me. He did not even ask my permission to announce my relationship to his millions of followers on Twitter. Why did he have to do that before I could?I mean, yeah, he was my father, the billionaire, investor, philanthropist, capitalist, the chairman of the Vanderford Group, compared to me, just the daughter. I wouldn’t even have a job and a clothing line in my name if it was not because of him and his influence.Then my day turned out to be great. I just got engaged. I still couldn’t believe it was happening. I should have been terrified by the drastic change in my life, but I was inwardly giggling. And my ring was gorgeous. If I were to choose my own engagement ring, without a doubt, I would choose this one—a four-carat radiant cut with blue diamond side stones which fit perfectly.Right now, I was starving, and we just got down to the lobby for the late lunch. Earlier, Striker patiently awaited me and did another design—a
STRIKER“I’ll ready the tub,” I said as I loaded the dishwasher.“I don’t need it. I just said to excuse myself.”My brows furrowed. “Why?”“I don’t know.” She shrugged. “Maybe I didn’t like your tone or how you told me to talk to Reed when you could just tell me.”“I’m sorry. I’m still adjusting to our situation and used to communicating with my fellow CPO in that tone.” I nodded in understanding.“It’s okay.” She dropped her gaze.I liked that she was honest. Maybe our unconventional arrangement would work out even though we seemed to have nothing in common.“I felt ashamed of how I handled it. I should be grateful for saving my butt many times, and this arrangement, you literally saved my life, my entire future, and I should be begging for it, but here you are, trying to be kind, and you are the one who made all the adjustments to fit into my life.” She breathed deeply as she looked up. “I don’t know how I can repay you. I don’t know what I can offer you. I mean, look at me. I have
LONDON “I’ll be right back.” I ran away toward the bathroom. Things happened so fast. Days ago, I survived life as Vanderford’s daughter and the CEO. No dramas—just work. I went home after work, put myself to sleep after dinner with my boyfriend, or a good movie with Neke. And here I was, opening my heart to a man, a stranger, who saved my life, and now, my fiance. Despite my past and who I was, Striker never judged me as a spoiled brat billionaire’s daughter. Yes, I was a spoiled brat because I could get what I wanted if I wanted to. But that was not the case right now. Dad switched the game. Everything had changed— it turned 360 in just a snap of his fingers. His fortune, my future, and my legacy depended upon the man a few feet away from me. I blew my nose clean, washed my face, and removed the smeared makeup on my face. I pulled a clean towel and patted my face dry. Then I stared at myself in the mirror. I looked different than days ago, more mature, in a good way. And I sa
STRIKER “Please, touch me.” Her words still echoed in my head. The beating of my heart was strong and steady as she still took hold of my hand inside her pajama bottom. I could feel the softness and smoothness of her skin, and I couldn’t wait to feel the wetness between her folds as I slipped my finger into her bare pussy and ground my hard cock between the globes of her ass. “I want you too, baby. More than just to touch you.” Fuck. I was hard as a rock, caged inside my boxers. The more she let those small broken breaths go, the more I wanted to take her from behind. “I have wanted you for so long you have no idea. So long, baby. And you don’t have to say anything.” A gasp left her as I let my hand move lower, and I knew she was aching to be touched as I was aching to be inside her. And fuck, yeah. She was bare, smooth, and soft. When I applied a small amount of pressure over her clit, she shuddered. I barely touched her, she was already responsive, and I couldn’t wait to hear
LONDON “So, how’s the white knight doing these days?” A playful and humor played on Neke’s eyes. I raised a brow at her as I dabbed my lips. I still had bliss-effect on my system. I didn’t know what came over me, but I didn’t regret it even a little. I mean, I could be bold with the right person. I could be shy, detached, and skeptical of any person, but this morning, I grew closer to him, I trusted him, and we had this undeniable connection and sexual tension going on for a while. “You’d never been quiet when I asked about your relationship.” “How’s your guy? What’s his name again?” “I didn’t tell you his name because I’m not seeing him again.” “You’re kidding. I thought you and the mystery guy did quite amazing in his apartment.” She rolled her eyes. “My sex life is boring, but yours is about or already scorching. So, how’s he?” She did a sign with her fingers. I shook my head. “I told you we’re taking it slow.” “Wow. That’s a first and a good thing, I guess. You and Strik
STRIKER “You barely said a word throughout the ride. What’s going on in your head?” I sent her up to her room. She wanted to go home to her house, so I didn’t insist since her mood seemed to have shifted tonight. “I’m just tired, I guess.” She threw herself into her bed and stared up at the ceiling with a deep long sigh. “That’s not it, Vanderford. You were chatty at Linden’s earlier and still talked to me even if you were tired.” I went to sit on her bed, taking her shoes off one by one and placing them on the floor. “I’m exhausted, Cade.” She was pissed. I could feel it in her voice. I wondered what I had done wrong. “Okay.” I rose from the bed. “I’ll be swamped with work tomorrow, but I can pick you up afterward.” “Of course, you will be.” “What’s that supposed to mean?” My brows knitted, confused about how she suddenly acted like this, but she chose not to tell me shit. “Why were we really at Linden’s house, Cade?” She sat on the bed. Her eyes narrowed at me. “Beck is al
LONDON “So you’re not a jealous type?” I rolled my eyes. “What’s your point, Cade?” “Interesting.” Was he trying to annoy me? Well, then he started to get under my skin. “Will you stop it?” He smirked at me, squeezing my thigh a little. “I kinda like it when you are unbothered, but for guys like us, sometimes, we want to make sure our girls care for us.” “Gee. There are other ways to determine whether we care about you. What might your ex have to say about it?” “I lost my virginity in my junior year?” “Wow.” I stared at him for a while. “In college, Vanderford.” “What?” She looked surprised. “Yeah.” He wasn’t even ashamed to admit it. “You’re kidding, right?” “I wish I was. Remember my picture with Dad?” “You and your braces?” She grinned. “Yes. Well, I still had it until sophomore. Imagine Cade, tall, skinny, and studious with braces, minus the glasses. I was basically a nerd. I only gained muscles when I enlisted myself.” “You? Skinny?” She arched a brow in disbelief
STRIKER She was still staring at the ceiling, tugging her bottom lip between her teeth. I leaned in and let her feel the lightest caress of my lips on her exposed flat tummy. Her muscles contracted against the touch. “Really? None?” She shook her head. Okay. Challenge accepted. I swept my tongue onto the belly button. Her body moved, her eyes squeezed shut, and her toes curled. “Come on, baby. Give it to me,” I said as I teased the tip of my tongue on her belly button in a sensual dance that made her pussy wet, and I could see behind the black negligee that her nipples puckered and as hard as pebbles. I moved up, hovering over her body, supporting my elbows, and made sure I wouldn’t crash her with my weight. “You’re unfair, Vanderford.” I planted a kiss on her chin. “You were mean.” “I was not.” I kissed her again. “Let me just make it up to you.” “You always do that while you wouldn’t even let me try.” “I swear, you can do anything you want. You’ll get tired of me.” Wh