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The Lost Bet An Unwanted Encounter
Aslan's POVHe was in his office when he received a call. The number was not known but the caller ID said it was Derek. He picked it up.“Shoot.”“Wish I could shoot you, but Ah! Me and my wishes. I know you can’t change your ways but at least protect what’s yours.”He had no idea what Derek was talking about. “Derek, I don’t like puzzles.”“Your woman. Protect her.”“I don’t need orders from you.”“Yes, you do. Besides, she is one hell of a woman. A precious woman, huh? You know better not to leave her alone. Have you already forgotten my charming smile that can disarm women?”“She won’t give you a second glance.”“I beg to differ. Your woman, quite a slut she can be. The other day….”“Shut the fuck up, Derek, and mind your tongue. I won’t hear a word about her. She is mine; respect her and I know how to protect her from people like you and I will”“You better or I will whisk her away from under your nose.”Aslan hung up and threw the phone away, but the damn phone wouldn’t break.
The Lost Bet Is It Love?
Elena’s POVShe hurriedly took her dress from the floor and wore it. Whatever that had just passed between them wasn’t right. She wasn’t right to allow him to do this to her. Why did she think that she could help him? No one can help him. He is one hell of a weird man.She was still on the couch, thinking about what to do, when his voice boomed, “You have 15 minutes to get ready.”Elena cleaned the glass and whiskey and then went to the bedroom. Instead of going to the closet, she went to the shower and turned on the hot water. The idea was to scrub off his touch, but was it possible?She chose a teal-colored cocktail dress with a corset top. It showed enough cleavage to entice but not too slutty. The skirt was asymmetrical and it showed off just the right amount of her thighs. She half-clutched her hair, let her small curls frame her face and applied little makeup. Topping it with a nude lipstick, she was ready. Of course, there were matching shoes and handbag in her closet. She smirk
The Lost Bet The Devil's Property
Author’s POVElena made her way to the washroom and did her business but instead of going back to the party, she headed to the balcony on the opposite end. Cool breeze was flowing and it was better out here than in the inside where she was confused.Aslan’s behavior had brought back unwanted unpleasant memories. She had been quiet blind around John. She had chosen a life partner who didn’t value her; who wouldn’t think twice about insulting her, in public or in private, or wouldn’t even care about her feelings. Not that she was missing him but she was wondering how she made such a mistake?She chose him of all the men in the world and he showed her that no men can be trusted. Be it him or Aslan; all the men are same.Aslan sometimes care about her feelings, but deep down, he thinks that she is nothing but a lost bet. His behavior today was a clear indicator of his thoughts. She was not comparing them, but is Aslan better than John? He never insults her in public, always keeps a hand
The Lost Bet There Is A First Time For Everything
Elena’s POVWhen she woke up, the bed was empty. Good that he was off to work. Her body was battered. She was sore and her skin burned from all the hickeys and the bites. He was a beast.Standing in the hot shower, she thought about her life. What is she gonna do after she leaves him or he leaves her? Will there be a life? Will people recognize her from the papers? Or will she fade away into oblivion once again? The idea of somewhere peaceful and serene lighted up her eyes and sowed a seed of hope, but she knew better. The more she hopes, the more her life will be entangled. She turned off the knob and got dressed. She was famished.As she got downstairs, the aroma of fresh food made her stomach growl. She entered the kitchen to a sight which she had never expected.Aslan had an apron around his waist and was cooking. There were boiled eggs, poached eggs, omelet, pancakes, croissant which she knew was not something he could cook. Fresh hot coffee was brewing and he was squeezing orang
The Lost Bet The Irreparable Mistake
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The Lost Bet The Decision
Elena’s POV Half an hour ago They were in the limo, drinking champagne and singing loudly with Britney Spears. It was fun. Elena had never felt this alive before. Apart from Bella, she never had any friends. She was too busy building her life and than her husband’s home. In this moment, she felt truly alive. When they arrived at Lucci’s, Violet led them to the bar. The bartender was a bulky guy with a ponytail. He was as fast as lightning. Sienna flirted with him and rest of them sipped on their drinks, enjoying their to and fro cheesy lines. “So what are you girls up to tonight?” He asked when Sienna finally let him look at the others.. “Oh, our friends here have never been to a strip club. Can you believe that? So, we are here to have some fun.” Violet beamed. “What’s going on over there?” Elle pointed at a table which was more crowded than others. “Oh, it’s one of our regular customers. Comes here almost daily. Naples only performs for him. I wish I could suggest the table to
The Lost Bet Shackled
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The Lost Bet The Winner
Author’s POVAslan made his way to his jet and settled down. He was going to a meeting at the publication office. He was going through the file but her face was all he could recall.If it had been any other woman, she would have accepted his proposal in a nanosecond, but it was Elena. The stubborn woman who had the audacity to look offended by his proposal. Why? He was offering her everything. He was Aslan Parker. He was loaded and being his wife meant having the world at her feet. But she was thinking about something else and not the fact that she will get the name Parker. She will be his wife, his better half, and his world. He considered her his world. He knew he was in love, and even though he was restraining himself from saying it to her, deep down he was excited by the whole idea of getting married to her.He tapped into the software and traced her location. She was still home.He was flying to New Haven as that’s where his publishing house was located. Aslan was 19 when he had sav
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