Chapter One Hundred And Forty-Nine*SMUT CHAPTER*Lana jerked as Damien's lips came down on hers. When she gasped and her lips parted, he went in for the kill, his tongue pushing and dueling in an erotic dance with hers, nibbling her lips.Lana moaned and threw her arms around his neck, and he lifted her without hesitation, wrapping her legs around him.This kiss was different from the passionate one they had shared that night at the hotel. This was primal, animalistic and threatened to swallow her whole.It was like he was purging his entire demons through the kiss. Lana was breathless but could not break the kiss for the life of her.Instead, she fisted his wet hair and pulled his mouth closer to her, rubbing her core against his bulge, the pleasure from it almost throwing her over the edge.Damien groaned as his hands came in between them, cupping her heat. She jerked with the pleasure of it and the pool between her legs, somehow managed to become wetter."Mmnh" she moaned as Damie
Chapter One Hundred And FiftyLana's eyes fluttered open and she immediately closed them as it seemed the sun was directly in front of them. She was feeling very lax, as though her limbs were made of water.She stretched luxuriously, wishing she would not leave the bed. Slowly, her hands reached out and she patted the other side of the bed and it came up empty.What the hell?She opened her eyes then and blinked at the sight before her eyes. She was on a bed... in Damien's room.Memories of what happened at the pool in the wee hours of the morning, came rushing into her head and she flushed a bright red. Holding her cool hands to her flaming cheeks, she reveled in the memory of what she'd done with him.She'd had sex with him...by the pool!She buried her face in her palm and squealed into it from embarrassment.Never in her wildest dreams did she think she would be that wild, but Damien must have brought out a new side to her.She vaguely remembered Damien carrying her from the indoo
Chapter One Hundred And Fifty-One Lana was speechless. She stared at Damien incredulously, her brows furrowed in disbelief. "Thats impossible." She uttered calmly, more to herself than to anyone else. "Laura would never do that. You must be wrong, Liam."Damien and Liam glanced at each other and decided to remain quiet.When Liam discovered the secret behind Zaire's birth, he had quickly dug deeper.Zaire had indeed being born in the Romero Mansion to Matthew Romero and his mother, Lila Evans, who was a maid.However, Laura had disapproved of their love and relationship. Somehow, Matthew made sure that his lover and son stayed on in the mansion but one day, he turned them out.This was because Laura threatened him with his inheritance.She convinced Matthew that Zaire was never his son, and faked DNA reports which proved it.Enraged, Matthew had declared his lover and son strangers to him and instead married Vera, who was the daughter of a conglomerate like theirs.Laura made sure h
Chapter One Hundred And Fifty-TwoFor the next few days, Lana avoided Damien like the plague. If he so badly did not want her around, then he'd get his wish."She almost ruined my life!""Screw you, Damien." Lana muttered to herself angrily, "My life was almost ruined as well by being your wife for three good years."She was in her office, going through some files on her table and could not just concentrate on things. Her head was filled with thoughts of the discussion that had happened in Damien study. Zaire was Damien's half brother?No matter how much she tried to piece it together, she could still not wrap her head around it. They looked so different.Zaire definitely did not look like a Romero. The Romeros had light skin, light colored hair and light colored eyes. Zaire's hair was as dark as sin, and his eyes were the darker shade of Emerald.He must have taken after his mother.But still...Did Laura really throw them out? Lana's heart tugged painfully as she chewed her bott
Chapter One Hundred And Fifty-Three"What?" Lana exclaimed, in disbelief, staring at the phone on the dashboard."Uhh...I did not know you were there, Miss Lana." Liam replied, "Anyways, what do I do now? Should I send them after her or let her go?"This question was obviously for Damien, but Lana was pissed that Liam was even asking such questions."What do you mean, what do you do now?" She inquired hotly, "Why was she even let out in the first place?""Let her go." Damien uttered. He'd been quiet all along, the only reaction he gave to the news about Rina vern released was a slight furrow of his brows in deep thought. Lana whirled on him at that moment, "Let her go?!" She said fiercely, giving him a flaming look, "What the hell are you talking about? She's supposed to rot in that cell!""We've not turned in the recording we have over to the police." Damien informed her calmly, "There are some things that I want to get down to the root of as well. Besides, she might lead us to Zai
Chapter One Hundred And Fifty-FourThe hall of the Crown Crest hotel was filled with well dressed aristocrats and the creme de la creme of society.The hall was well lit and decorated beautifully. The soft sound of classical music could be heard, as the guests milled about enjoying the party and conversing with each other.It was the Queen's Glamour And Festival Awards and everyone was so looking forward to the main event of the evening.The guests mainly consists of designers from the various fashion companies in the cities and across. The awards to be given sat on raised pedestals, concealed in glass boxes.They were made with gold and extremely beautiful. The awards also came with monetary gift and sponsorship to the designer, as well as to the fashion company the designer is contracted with.That's if they are working under a company.The most wonderful part of the award was that, the winner gets to design the Queens outfits for a whole year. This is a great privilege for any desi
Chapter One Hundred And Fifty-FiveHer face lit up with joy as she saw Clarissa running towards her. The two women rushed into each other's embrace, squealing happily."Clarrisa, what are you doing here?" Lana asked, her eyes roving over her friend's face. "Oh, I was invited," Clarissa said excitedly, then made a curtsy, "As the acting CEO of ALLURE, of course I have to attend the Queen's Glamour And Festival Awards. Besides, I wouldn't miss this for nothing. I see what you're doing with MAGIC and I have to come celebrate with you!"Lana smiled and gave Clarissa another crushing hug. It was not even up to half a year that she left emerald city, and she had missed her best friend so badly.Clarissa returned the hug, then her eyes drifted to Damien who was watching them. He gave her a tiny nod of his head in acknowledgement.Clarissa's smile faded and she disengaged from the hug, looking to Lana for explanation.Lana saw her knowing look, and said, "Oh never mind, he's with me.""When
Chapter One Hundred And Fifty SixThe cheering and applause continued as the queen mounted the platform and walked towards the MC.She was a woman in her mid-forties, but looked very much like someone in her twenties. She was elegantly dressed in a white, fashionable frock.She carried herself with a regal air, and even from across the room, she exuded power and authority.The MC handed the microphone over to the queen, and stepped back respectfully. "Thank you so much for joining me in this wonderful event tonight." Queen Elena began, "It is with great joy that I am able to..."Clarissa leaned in to whisper in Lana's ears, "So, when are you going to tell me all about it?""All about what?" Lana whispered back, although she knew what Clarissa was talking about.Clarissa was miffed, "Don't play dumb with me, Lana." She continued, "Tell me everything about how you got back with Damien.""Shhh," Lana shushed her, appalled by Clarissa's behavior, "I will but after the event is over."Tha
Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty-ThreeThe discovery of the siphoned goods and the part Noah played in the big reveal spread like wild fire across the company.Everyone marveled at how he was able to pull it off himself.It was said that the reports he provided made the internal audit to move more smoothly than ever.The audtors knew where to go, who to ask questions, what questions to ask based on what Noah had provided.This earned him considerable respect in his department as well as the company. The golden haired mystery man was not as dumb as every one thought he was.Infact, he was being accorded honor by the regional head, who made sure every thing was done to the letter, following Noah's instructions."We cannot misuse such valuable information. Its time to fish out those perpetrators and clease out Romero Solutions," The regional head had declared before he gave Noah a determined look, "If this turns out successful, headquarters will be really pleased with you, Noah."And that
Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty-TwoThere was stunned silence in the Regional Head's office as Noah made that statement."Wh...what did you say?" The regjonal.head asked in shock and disbelief, "The batches for the deluxe products are being siphoned?! By who?"The regional Head voice was rising by the minute, and his hands curled into fists on his seat."I don't know about that, sir." Noah said, carefully choosing his words else he let something slip.He did not intend to reveal the one behind the crime, mainly because he did not know who the mastermind was.Secondly, he had no evidently of the ones he suspected. These little details will be brought to light when the Regional Manager sets the auditing team to work."When I noticed a pattern of weight discrepancies as well as other inconsistencies in the record, I had to check for myself." He continued but was stopped by Fred."What do you mean, inconsistencies?" The man asked, "What did you discover in the records?,""There were a lot
Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty OneGary quickly rushed after her before she could get to the door and drew her back sharply."Hold on, you little bitch," He snarled as he accidentally grabbed her hair as well and pulled her back.Maya winced in pain as she felt strands of her hair being pulled from the scalp, "Ow!" She cried out in agony, "Let me go. At once!""Not until you explain what you mean by that little statement which you just uttered," Gary fired back heatedly."I meant exactly what I said, you piece of trash, " Maya said as she mustered her energy and stomped on his toe with her heeled foot."Ahh!" Gary cried out in anguish as pain exploded in his foot. He let go of her hair at once and doubled over in pain, trying to hold his throbbing toe but it was much too painful.Maya, seeing as she was free from his hold, turned back and stared at him in disdain, "You think I won't take protective measures for myself? You've got to be joking, Gary." She spat out, "You take care of an
Chapter Two Hundred And Thirty "Something of utmost importance?" The Regional Head repeated in puzzlement, "What could that be?"Maya's heart slammed in her chest as she heard Noah say those words. Franticaly, she glanced at Gary who had also gone a little pale.A look of terror passed between them and they immediately knew what the important news Noah had for the regional head was."Stop him!" Maya seemed to say with her eyes, glaring at Gary and making motions with her head towards Noah.She was so agitated that she could not stand still. She had been so eager to want to leave this place earlier but now she wouldn't leave for all the world.She had to stay to hear what Noah had to say to the Regional Head.Quick as flash, Gary stepped in between the Regional Head and Noah.Smiling nervously, he started speaking, "Regional Head sir, why don't you allow the Senior sales manager to take you to his office, while you wait for the reports on the audit?" He turned and nodded to Fred, who
Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty Nine"Infact, these has got to be the best results I've ever seen in a while."Everyone stared in amazement at the Regional Head.He was giving Noah a warm and approving smile, while patting him heartily on the arm."You say they are the best reports that you've ever seen?" Fred asked as he stepped closer to the Regional Head."But that's inpossible," Gary uttered through gritted teeth, "He has no qualifications. How is he able to prepare the best reports you've ever seen?"Everyone almost groaned in annoyance at Gary's stupidity and shamelessness.Maya rolled her eyes and stomped her foot impatiently on the marble floor.It was bad enough to stand here like some kind of lackey, and watch the regional director do his job but now she had to listen with her heart in her mouth, hoping that Gary does not let any information slip."He talks too much," she thought angrily, biting her lower lip in annoyance, "if he dares to say anything concerning the deluxe pr
Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty EightJaws dropped in shock as Noah stepped out of the throng of employees and stood directly in front of the Regional head.Everyone was shocked at his boldness.This was a chance for him to make his escape and blame the superiors for giving him such an important task.He was not that learned nor did he have much qualifications. They knew that, yet he was still asked to prepare the reports in such a short time.Although he did not have much chance of defending himself, since he was a lower level employee, yet the Regional head was known to be fair to others not on his level.He hated any sort of unfair practice and he would definitely side with Noah if he revealed he had been pressured into making the reports.Yet, Noah had come out boldly, as if he was ready to take the fall, the consequences of making such sloppy reports."He's done for," Greg sighed in despair, watching Noah with pitiful eyes."He really is just a golden haired dumbass," Jason agreed
Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty SevenThere seemed to be a shift in the air as the regional head uttered those words.Fred immediately turned to Gary who had provided the reports from Noah.Within seconds, the report was in the senior sales manager's hands, and Fred passed it onto the Regional head."Here you go, sir." He said, "Everything has been prepared for you. We can send the shipment right away of you want."Very calmly the man took hold of the reports and went through it. The Vulcan reports were supposed to cover every detail of a huge shipment which was being sent out in a month's time.The regional head aimed to start from the report because whenever there was a big shipment such as this one, there was always one problem or the other.Whenever huge contracts like this one was given to the company, the regional manager makes sure to come down to Crestview and oversee everything himself. Now everyone, including Noah waited with bated breaths to see how he would react to the r
Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty Six"What?"Gary started asking but then a telephone began ringing loudly on one of the desks in the office and a colleague picked it up."Hello? really?!" The man looked alarmed. He nodded frantically as he ended the call, and looked at them all, "The Regional Head is here!"There was a general wave of murmurs and a flurry of movement occurred as everyone arranged their works, and gave their repirst last minutes touches.Gary glared at the man who had announced the Regional Head's arrival. The little fool had announced it before he even had time to think of his next plan. He turned back to Noah, who was giving him a calm look, his face devoid of any sort of emotion.Gary wagged his fingers ar him, "No games from you." He gritted, "If you try to pull a quick one on me in front of the Regional Head, I'll make sure it boomerangs on you."There was a bit of silence after that statement where both men just stared at each other, quiet hatred and fury simmer
Chapter Two Hundred And Twenty FiveNoah stared him down calmly, even though he was boiling with rage inside, "Where is what?""Where is the freaking file?!" Gary screamed as he flung all the reports to the ground in one swift move of fury.Noah bounded to his feet in anger, "Gary!" He yelled, "Enough of this!"Gary was stunned but in the next minute he burst into a ridiculous laughter at Noah's audacity. "Look at him," he laughed, pointing at Noah's enraged face, "he's yelling at me! Wow, you must have some guts now because of what you discovered, right?"At that moment, Noah leaned forward to say in his ears, "Yea, that's exactly what's up."As those words left Noah's lips, Gary froze on the spot. He had not exactly believed Noah had the file even after Maya told him so but now he did.He was not a man of weak spirit but as soon as he heard those words from Noah, he knew without a doubt that he was doomed.This golden haired gigolo really did have the file.He stared at Noah in h