LOGINI opened my eyes slowly, stretching my limbs across the soft sheets. The space beside me was empty and cool to the touch, but Ethan’s distinct scent of cedarwood and faint amber still lingered heavily on the pillows.I pushed myself up onto my elbows and turned my head, instantly catching sight of him. He was sitting in his leather armchair near the window, completely dressed and back to his composed, sharp self.Before I could even process the sudden shift from last night’s intense intimacy to his usual morning coldness, his raspy voice echoed through the quiet room."I thought I'd have to ask the staff to come carry you out."I sat up completely, pulling the duvet over my chest as a slight flush touched my cheeks. "Sorry I slept so long, I was just worn out.""Always apologizing..." he murmured under his breath, his eyes fixed on me as he began to say more, but the loud vibration of his phone cut him off.He pulled the phone from his pocket, his eyes dropping to the screen. After sc
Ethan finished reading through the draft on his screen and closed his laptop with a quiet snap. He leaned back in his leather chair and just stared at me.Under his intense gaze, I became very conscious and bits of shyness hit me. I quickly looked down, focusing on my hands resting in my lap.A small, quiet rumble of laughter came from his throat, making my eyes dart back up to meet his and feeling a strange flicker of confusion inside. Ever since I got back yesterday, he had been in a surprisingly decent mood. He hadn't lost his temper or acted completely furious with me like he usually did. It made me wonder if something significant had happened during the few days I was away."Feeling shy?" he asked casually, not really waiting for a response because he knew I had nothing to say to that.Before I could process the question, he continued smoothly. "You weren't shy when you wanted to suck my dick this morning. Not during the FaceTime call a few days ago, nor on all those days you rod
The heavy oak door shut with a sharp click, and before I could even draw a breath, Ethan locked it. He spun me around and slammed my back flat against the firm wood.Without him saying a single word nor giving me any adequate time to process, argue, or speak. He immediately buried his face in the crook of my neck, his hot mouth latching onto my skin, sucking and biting down hard enough to leave a mark. A sharp gasp hitched in my throat as his large hands grabbed the hem of my top, ripping it up over my head in one fluid motion and tossing it onto the floorboards.He took absolute, unyielding control. His dark eyes appearing completely pitch-black with unbridled desire as his hands slid down to unbutton my shorts, stripping them off along with my underwear in seconds. He hooked his long arms under my thighs, effortlessly lifting my bare body up into his arms. I wrapped my legs tightly around his waist, my chest heaving as he marched us across the spacious room and threw me onto his mas
I spent the next three hours completely submerged in the binder. I gathered the key achievements of the foundation, organized the donor statistics, and carefully structured a powerful, polished speech that highlighted his status as a lead founder. Every word was chosen with care, striking a perfect balance between corporate leadership and genuine conviction.When I finished, I opened my laptop and typed out the final draft, giving it one last review before attaching the file to a fresh email addressed directly to him.I hit send with a firm click. There was no way I was going to his study to deliver it in person. Not today. Not after the way he had embarrassed me on that balcony, stripping down my dignity with sharp and cold words.What on earth did he even take me for?The thoughts kept churning in my head as I closed my laptop. A cheap slut who couldn't follow basic instructions, but was always ready to obey sexual commands? He was the one who had seduced me from day one! He was the
I woke up the next morning feeling unusually relaxed and refreshed. The sun was streaming through the thick curtains, filling the bedroom with a soft, warm light. Leo was still sound asleep beside me, his breathing slow and steady.I checked my phone, no pending work emails, no urgent notifications. So I just lay there on my back, staring up at the high ceiling, letting my mind drift freely. I thought about Mary’s message from last night, where she suggested I check out her content and maybe start making a few simple videos of my own.I opened Instagram, typed in Mary’s handle, and began watching her posts. Her videos were lively, focused on her lifestyle and outdoor crafts. I knew I couldn't copy that exact style because of where I was staying and the quiet nature of my routine, but I could easily adapt to daily vlogs, simple snippets of my routine, moments with Leo, and quiet updates.I remembered the basic video and photo editing skills I had learned from my ex a while back. This w
I pushed the heavy door open, clutching the cold bottle of water tightly against my chest as I stepped past the threshold into the dusty, suffocating room.Ethan remained sitting on the edge of the sheet-covered bed. He didn't explode in rage like he had the previous time I was here. Instead, he just sat there in the dim yellow light, staring at me with dark, unreadable eyes. When he finally spoke, his voice was surprisingly hollow and exhausted, a sound so stripped of his usual arrogance that it made my heart drop."Why did you follow me, Claire?" he asked quietly, his eyes tracking my every movement. "Tell me the truth."The sheer terror that usually consumed me around this off-limits wing slowly shifted into a heavy, intense vulnerability. I was coming face-to-face with the raw, crushing grief he carried on his broad shoulders. It made me question my own bitter revenge plans, blurring the lines of my hatred yet again. But despite his calm tone, the stern authority in his presence
The rising sun made the grey stone look colder in the vale estate. I woke up at 7:00 AM, my heart already racing before my eyes even opened. For a split second, I forgot where I was. Then, the smell hit me, expensive floor wax and the faint, bitter scent of old paper. I wasn't in our cramped, one-
The rain wasn't just falling, it was trying to drown me. It lashed against my cracked windshield, and my wipers let out a pathetic, rhythmic wheeze as they struggled to clear the blur. Every few miles, the engine made a hollow coughing sound that sent a jolt of pure ice through my chest.Not now, I
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The next day was a blur of ancient ledgers and forced focus. I avoided the main house, terrified that if I saw Ethan, he would clearly see what was written across my face. But Ethan Vale wasn't a man you could avoid. He was the sun of this dark solar system, and I was just a planet caught in his gr







