LOGINCeleste’s POVMindy rushed to my side again, a big smile on her face like she couldn't believe the match I had just won.“Wow, Miss Celeste. That was brutal!”I took in a breath, amused as I soon addressed her.“Mindy, do you ever mind your business?”She jerked for a second there like she just caught herself in a wrong.“I'm sorry ma'am, I apologize for getting too familiar, I'll not do it again—”I shook my head, my smile growing as I waved her off.“It's fine. It's just, you're too forward, and I find it funny. Thank you. I definitely need that kind of energy around me.”Her eyes lit up.“So you're not upset?”“No, not at all—”“Celeste,”We both lifted our heads to the direction of the voice. I paused.Kade. He wasn't wearing a suit. He wore casual clothing, pants and a top. I couldn't form words with my mouth. His hair wasn't styled perfectly either, it just fell messy. I blinked several times.He looked like he could breathe a little.I wasn't sure if I could relate this Kade to
Celeste’s POVI wished he'd stayed the whole night. After a while he had to leave, and I retired for the night. At least I didn't cry my eyes out, I just let myself believe he was holding me tightly all night, and I slept like a baby.I felt a sense of security wash over me.I woke up pretty late the next morning. That's how good I slept.I took a shower, had my breakfast, and that's when Mindy came with her hot gossip. She slipped into the seat beside me, her eyes lit.“Miss Celeste, have you seen the news?” Her voice rose a bit.“What news?” I shook my head, wondering what she was talking about, and if maybe it had anything to do with a scandal concerning me because all I wanted now was a break.“Thorn Pharmaceuticals had Madam Eva arrested this morning. It's all over the news.”I let the news sink in. I waited for that void to fill me up and make my day shitty. Nothing happened. I felt…normal. I felt good.“So you saw videos of her getting arrested? At the Miller Mansion?” The n
Kade’s POVI got into the pool in just briefs, then after a while, I heard her call my name from her balcony upstairs. I froze when I caught sight of her.She wore swimwear, and it left almost nothing to the imagination.“Do you think I should change?” She turned around, soft cheeks bouncing as she moved.I almost glared.Knowing her, she didn't need attention. She was messing with me. She wouldn't do this in front of any other man.“Nah, you're okay.” She was soon on her way down, and she joined me in the pool.I guess she had long forgotten she was mad at me, or maybe this was her plan to get back at me.I stayed at a corner, hiding under water, hoping my stupid cock won't embarrass me, but she came to meet me. The thin bra practically dissolved under water, and her erect nipples almost destabilized me.She reached me.“Hi.” Her smile was wide, almost innocent. “Are you trying to seduce me?” I asked directly.“What do you think?”“Hmmm.” I tried to stop dipping my eyes but faile
Kade’s POV“What do you want to do?” I asked as I followed after her. We were headed to the parking lot.“Hmm,” She rubbed her chin like she was supposedly thinking, then she let it out.“I'm thinking of swimming.”My brows raised.“You want to go swimming now?” I don't know why, I just didn't picture her doing something like that. Swimming of all things?“Yes,” She nodded. “We can do it at my place. I have a pool.”I grinned, amused.“I know, it's my house.” Her glare was terrifying.“Shut up, Thorn.” she spat, and something sparked in my chest. Before this woman kills me, I should school her.I pulled her back, fast, then I sent her back against one of the parking lot bricks with a dull thud.A groan escaped her lips, her face flush with discomfort as she looked up at me.“Kade—”Vanilla scent hit me hard, her siren eyes going shaky, but I kept my tone firm.“How about you don't ever tell me to shut up again?” I placed a hand on the wall over her head, trying to scare her a bit so
Kade’s POVAfter the votes were cast and passed, it was incredible how it was a precise tie.Just like I predicted, or let's just say…arranged. I had already worked the best half of the board to be on my side. The second half would have no choice but to cower. They would bow to me soon.That tie meant that one more vote would be needed, which would require putting a call across to my father.They sprang right into action like I already knew they would. How short sighted of them to think I would walk in here, sit down and wait for them to push me off my seat without a plan.My Father's face appeared live on the board room's television. He was seated, waiting for us to address him.“Good day Mr. Thorn,” the speaker started off after clearing his throat.“I'm listening.” He nodded, his expression bored, but tense. He didn't like being disturbed, that's for sure, but he also knew that whatever required his presence in such a manner had to be serious.“We've officially cast our votes tow
Kade’s POV“So it is true?” The woman finally let the gasp out, Mrs Dina.Celeste settled back into her seat, seemingly done messing around with me. Celeste always uses me like this. One day she'll pay for it.“Believe what you may. I wonder why everyone is so unwelcoming. I guess I'm not going to have a great time here like I thought, that sucks.” She clicked her teeth and shook her head like she was disappointed. This woman is crazy.“It's because you're an outsider with an agenda, that's why we can't accept you!” Mrs Dina burst out again, her eyes wide like she wanted to scratch Celeste everywhere.“You betrayed your own family somehow, and you're here. Obviously you'll do the same to us! Your partner tanked the merger, so of course you're here supporting him! You've seduced him, probably even opened your legs….” I've had just about enough of these unfiltered, rude board members. Celeste had held on for too long. I didn't want her to lose her winning streak just yet, so I tried to







