I was enjoying the night; it was the best night ever since I married and divorced Jared. I was glad I attended the party. It was the first time someone was putting that witch in her place.
Once it comes to her disgrace, I would always take the front row any day, any time. I turned to see those deep eyes looking at me, and with the roll of his Adam's apple, the thrilling moment of that night felt like a film replaying before my eyes. I can't help but tense my legs. He is just like a dose of venom, always waiting for me to fall into an irrevocable abyss. Leila was embarrassed, her gaze at me even more malicious. But she refrained from saying anything further and clung to his arm awkwardly. Probably unable to tolerate her, he excused himself to go back to the dance floor. This time she did not follow him. As his figure completely vanished, her ladylike demeanor instantly collapsed. She furiously looked down on me and scolded: "Samantha, have you no shame? You have been with numerous men; you clung onto my brother for years till he got tired of your stupid self, and now you are trying to seduce Kent!" Before I could say anything, Jared sternly rebuked her. "Leila, You don't talk to Sam like that. If I ever hear you disrespecting her again, I will throw you out never to return." "But, you know this dirty woman does not deserve you. She was trying to seduce Kent right before your eyes..." Jared sharply glared at her, choking her words halfway. I was dumbstruck the whole time, watching the drama unfold; I knew he was mean. But I hadn’t expected him to be ruthless against his sister. Pissed, she swung her hand to slap me, but I was prepared for it. I dodged; however, I didn’t anticipate her other hand smacking my face. She glared at me, but I wasn't shaken; she took a glass of champagne from one of the servers and emptied it on me. "Oh dear, I'm so sorry. There was this disgusting woman who was an eyesore. I meant to splash wine on her; I didn't mean to pour that on you. You are generous; you won’t mind, right?” She smirked wickedly. Jared frowned but eventually let it go. He said, looking at me, he explained that he didn't want to make a scene. I had no idea what shocked me more, the fact that he was suddenly sweet to me or the slap. Without saying a word, I made my way to the bathroom to clean up myself. I cursed at Leila while I tried cleaning up the mess with a wet handkerchief, but it wasn't doing much. I was engrossed in what I was doing when the door suddenly pulled open, and a godlike figure walked into the bathroom. "What are you doing?" I asked frantically, but the reply I got was a smirk, followed by a hush. He was holding a dress in his hands as he made his way to me. "Saw what Leila did to you; I felt guilty and brought you this," he explained, holding out the dress. "A dress?" I blurted out. He smirked mischievously and grabbed me. My dress slipped off my hands. I dared not make a sound. I panicked and tried to put on the fallen dress first, but at that moment, Kent suddenly held my head, and his tongue aggressively penetrated my mouth. He continued in his onslaught. I was resisting him at first, but when I couldn't take it, I gave in. His hands slipped in between my legs, and sliding my panties to the side, he began rubbing my clit while I moaned. "I missed you," he grunted; his lips wandered off, kissing me all over. I wanted to put an end to this madness, but my body resisted, enjoying the pleasure this godlike man brings. My fingers began fondling with his zipper, and in a few seconds, his erect dick sprang free from his trousers. My pussy immediately became wet, longing for some action. Picking me off the ground, he placed my back on the wall, and with our lips still fused, he slid in his shaft. I groaned; he slowly pushed his dick in and out of my pussy. It sent an electric jolt up my brain. I held onto him tightly while I groaned. "Uuuh....... Yes..... Right there....." I might sound crazy, but Kent knew the right bars to hit, and maybe that is why I can't resist his touch. He was slowly taking me to cloud nine, and I was enjoying every bit of it. He suddenly pulled his dick out and let me down on my feet. He turned my back to himself, and before I could say jack, he bent me over. I felt a wet liquid on my pussy, and before I could understand what was going on, he slid in his dick from behind. I groaned, clenching the washer for balance while he pumped from behind. His finger rubbing my clit, I let out a loud groan, but quickly pursed my lips. Leila slapped me because I danced with Kent; she would kill me if she ever found us like this. His pace increased, and also his breathing; I was enjoying every inch of this. Slowly our rhythm became one, and when he couldn't take it, he came. "Aren't you glad we met again?" he teased, breathing heavily, gently spanking my ass. I immediately stood up, ignoring him. I cleaned myself up and grabbing the clothes he brought in earlier, I changed into them. His gaze still fixed on me, I checked myself out, and there was nothing out of place. I turned almost immediately to leave. "No thank you this time?" he teased again. , "Wait five minutes before you get out; no one should know we were in here together," I warned, ignoring his taunts. "Wow, you are so good at this. Are you sure this is your first?" I rolled my eyes at him. "Do that one more time, and I will bend you over and fuck you till you scream my name." His words sent tidal waves to my brain. On a different occasion, I might have tried it again just to have him fuck me silly, I don't know what silly games this vicious man is playing. But I won't be caught up in the web of the Long family ever again. I heard footsteps outside the door, and I froze; it would be a disaster if anyone found me in here with him. Kent quickly pulled me into his embrace, and before I could figure out what was going on, he shoved his lips into mine. The ordeal lasted forever until the footsteps outside faded into the distance. Pissed off, I bit him hard in retaliation. He yanked his mouth away. "You bitch," he cursed. He spat out a mouthful of blood; it tainted his lips with a gorgeous rouge. He looked more reckless and wanton with it. "Bastard! Don't you dare use me to get back at Jared!" I barked, it was clear that he has something against Jared, but I wouldn't his pawn. I stormed off, But I stopped in my tracks the minute I saw her standing at the door. Her eyes were all red like she was going to jump on me any moment now. I had no idea how long she had been standing here or how much she had heard. "You!" Kate snarled at me, but I pretended like I didn't know anything. "What?" "Enjoy the little attention you are getting now; it will soon disappear as quickly as it came." "You're evil, Leila, but I'm not scared of you." "Oh, I'm not the one you should be scared of. Who do you think orchestrated the incident from three years ago?" She smirked wickedly; her gaze shifted to Jared, and winking at me, she walked away. "No, it can't be," I mumbled amidst tears. My gaze fixed on Jared.It felt like my tender heart was being grated by a thin wire, making my body tremble with pain. I felt lightheaded, unable to move, and couldn't comprehend what was happening. My breathing pace increased; I was slowly losing it. I hate remembering that painful night; I always end up having a panic attack each time I remember it. But today was worse, what Leila said must have triggered it and also made it worse. I staggered back and rested on the wall. My gaze fell on Jared who was busy speaking with some guests. He smirked at me, his gaze hinted a faint sense of amusement yet his eyes were cold. I felt a cold shiver run through my body and I froze, scared out of my mind. I heard the door of the bathroom open, I turned and my eyes met Kent's eyes, His brows furrowed. "Are you blacking out?" He asked. But I was in no position to talk, hence I was just looking at him. "Come with me," he said as he led me outside, and I quietly obeyed him without making a fuss. I sat
"pass the book" "Do you have to go? Spend the vacation here; I promise I will make it worth it," Emilia begged, making baby faces at me. If I hadn't known her, I would have fallen for that, but not anymore; I wish to go as far away from New York as possible. After the banquet drama at the Longs Hotel, I made up my mind to leave and get away from New York. "You will be busy with work; besides, you don't want to get on Eloise's bad side." I smiled, taking the book out of her hand. "Uuugh, I should quit my job. Will you stay then?""That won't work either." I zipped my suitcase while she fell on the bed, making a fuss. "Now, we are all parked," I said, smiling heartily. "Promise me you would call me every day." "I will call you every single minute until you get tired of my calls." I hugged her tightly. "You better," she hugged me tightly like I was leaving already. "I will come to drop you off tomorrow then," she announced, checking the time. She took her bag and car keys and t
I nodded without a thought, staring at his pinkish-red lips like I was hypnotized. I had no idea why he had this effect on me, but I always lost myself around him. I couldn't wait any longer; I had to take a bite before I lost my mind. I stood on my tippy toes to take his lips in a kiss, but the ringing of my phone startled me. I pushed him away, breathing heavily. I can't believe how wild I am acting lately. I was so ashamed of myself, hence my eyes were glued to the floor, and I couldn't look him in the eyes. "You should leave," I said to him. Before he could respond, I shoved him out of the door and shut the door. With my back on the door while clutching my racing heart. I walked absentmindedly and I fell on the couch, still clutching my bathrobe. "What happened to the plan to stay away from him?" I scolded myself. I shook my head. "Calm down." I calmed myself, since we didn't go far again, all was well. I picked up my phone to check who called earlier, and as I had suspecte
The reason why humans are seen as higher beings is because they can control, to a large extent, their desires and thoughts. Even though I secretly crave Kent's touch and wish to spend more time with him, the words I typed were entirely different. It was fun while it lasted; he gave me more orgasms than Jared could ever dream of giving me in two years of marriage, but I had to put an end to it all. "This is for good," I chanted a couple of times, trying to convince myself that I did the right thing. But why does it feel painful? My eyes were beginning to sting. "Tomorrow I will be out of here and will forget all about him," I whispered to myself. I didn't sleep quite well; I kept tossing and turning on the bed while trying to calm the raging storm.I guess that's why my body aches all over. But it would all end today, out of sight, means out of mind; this will pass once I'm far away from New York City. It was a couple of minutes past 7; I was already running late. At this point
"I ended like this because of your beloved sister, and you still dare to treat me like filth," I cried out, tears flowing endlessly from my eyes. I fumbled with my bag to find my phone while standing there watching me without moving a finger.I immediately called Emilia, and hopefully, she picked up this time and I then hobbled into the elevator. I stabbed the elevator buttons, still in tears.Before the elevator door closed off, I saw that Jared had already turned his back on me; he was speaking to someone on the phone. Paying no attention to me, I felt a sharp pain in my heart, piercing my tender heart and breaking it into tiny pieces.Jared had never regarded me while married to him, and even after suffering such an ordeal at the sister's hands, he still doesn't regard me.I have no idea why I was still affected by him; I guess it's true about leopards not changing their stripes.I thought I could hold on till Emilia came to get me, but I overestimated myself; before the elevator c
I stayed silent, lost in my thoughts. I know he had a history with the Long family, and given the fact that we had no strong relationship, the idea of him being in love with me is quite implausible. So when he pledged to help me get my revenge, the only logical motive I could think of was manipulation. He perceived my skepticism and decided to let me be; he went over to the window and assumed his previous position, ignoring me. "Sam, how do you want your revenge?" He asked, still looking out the window. I was somewhat confused, but I felt uneasy at his question. "Why?" I asked him, wondering if he didn't hear me say I didn't want his help getting revenge on her. But he turned and eyed me for a couple of seconds, then turned away."To dispel your doubts about me exploiting you, I will take action against Leila and his family anytime you want."I was speechless staring at him like some star out of a commercial; I was smitten, and I guess this is the very beginning of my strong love
The rest of the week went by uneventfully; my so much-anticipated vacation was in the mud. That bitch ruined everything, but she would pay for it. I never saw Jared after he left on my arrival from the hospital. It's for the best though; I might lose it the next time I see that bastard around here. Neither did I hear from Kent; for some crazy reason I yearn for him. I tried calling him many times, but the very thought of our final parting at the hospital zapped my confidence to call him. After spending that agonizing week at home, Emilia called me and said. "Sam, you know the usual place; come over quickly. Leila, that bitch is here," she spoke hastily, sounding tense, and it quickly shot up my heart rate. I immediately hung up and rushed out of the house. Although I had no idea how Leila escaped the mansion, I was past caring at this point. As soon as I arrived at the bar, I saw Emilia sitting with Mickey at the far end, having some lovey-dovey time. She jerked off her chai
The more I retreated from Jared, the more he advanced towards me, like a grim reaper; his shadow enveloped me, making me shiver. But I stubbornly held on to my phone, hiding it behind my back, saying:"Never, Jared. When I took this step, I never planned on turning back. I liked you so much before that I was willing to do anything for you. When Leila told me you were waiting for me in the alley, I believed her, and I rushed to meet you. But what did I get?"Brows furrowing, Jared retorts:"I've already married you. What more do you want? I paid for her sins?!""Really? Did you ever treat me like we were married? Did you ever love me?" I ask boldly.Jared didn't reply; I just looked at his gloomy and cold face, with every breath feeling painful."Jared, what I detest the most is your demeaning attitude as if you're doing me a favor. Leila may have tricks up her sleeve, but would she do any of that if it wasn't for you? Everything springs from you! Yet, you're the one who despises me a
I'm recalling the words Jared said to me that day, repeating them verbatim:"I remember he said this: 'Before, Amelia was not obedient at all; not only did she kick me, but she also jumped into the sea playing suicide. Later, I tied her up, and she became obedient.'If I'm not mistaken, his sentence means that Amelia disabled him by kicking him before she jumped into the sea.But if she did jump into the sea and die, then how did Jared manage to tie her up?While I packed my stuff to move out after the charade of a divorce, I remember seeing a photo in his apartment. It was a picture of Amelia tied to a chair. I guess she was confined by Jared and even suffered such abuse.Although the face in the photo was torn off, I think it shouldn't be wrong."After I finished speaking, Kent didn't say a word. He was dead silent, looking out at the sea; his silence was killing me, but I was too scared to say a word. The air outside was chilly it made him cough violently.After coughing for a wh
At this moment, what can I possibly say?When I realized that he had risked his life to save me from the vast, perilous sea, any little grievance I held against him shattered completely.All I could do was hold him tightly by the neck, crying as I confessed:"I'm sorry. I didn't know. I was being overly dramatic. I was wrong, Kent, I was wrong..."He didn't dodge. He looked significantly better than moments ago. His low brows kissed away the tears at the corner of my eyes. He sighed sadly, holding me tightly in his arms; the grip was intense:"All right, stop crying. Damn it, I can't stand to see you cry."You tend not to remember things; I don't blame you. Kieran was there all along, yet he didn't mention a single word to you! Damn it, that bastard even planned to run away with you!Damn, what a piece of shit friend! I want to cut ties with him!"With a particularly aggressive tone, he sternly warned me:"Sam, listen carefully. Regardless of any misunderstandings we might have in th
Kieran was talking but suddenly stopped. I couldn't help but ask:"What did I say?""You were confusing me with him. You were tearing my clothes, yet all the while crying and shouting at him, spilling everything that should and shouldn't have been said." I was short for words, I was so embarrassed, I asked the ground to open up, to swallow me whole. But it didn't listen. He paused a moment, furrowing his brows as he looked at me:"Sam, you confessed your feelings for him,"With that, I felt my vision darken, my voice constricted, and the words that had been bottled up inside me finally came streaming out:"Did I also tell you he told me he got tired of our relationship, that he stopped thinking about me since I left?""Yes. That's the exact reason why we started fighting."He gestured to his face. It was only then that I took a good look at his face and saw the injuries equal to the ones Kent had.Now that I knew who he was—the older neighbor boy from my youth—my heart ached for him
"My stomach is growling with hunger, but when a spoonful of food was extended in front of me, I dared not eat it."Doctor, we... don't know each other well."I just didn't have the strength to beat around the bush, so I went ahead and told him.The doctor laughed at my comment. His smile appeared very warm, but his reply wasn't quite as inviting:"Sam, how heartless of you. Kent and I ended up in a fight over you. And now you tell me that we don't know each other well?""Huh?"Oh, right. When I awoke, those two were fighting. Moreover, both of their faces were showing signs of that fight.But why?I remember that he and Kent were good buddies. When Jared's uncle was annoying, Kent voiced his expectation of introducing us to each other with a sense of anticipation.They were such chummy pals; why would they fight over me? It's baffling.I waited for his explanation.Instead, he lifted the spoon once again:"Do you want to know what happened? Finish your food first, and then I will tel
When I woke up next, I had no idea how much time had passed.The faint, salty smell of the sea still lingered in the air, but this room was no longer the one on the yacht.Without any interest in studying the room's furnishings, I just wanted to figure out where I was as quickly as possible. Therefore, I looked around.Then, I noticed two men standing in a standoff at the door. Their hands crossed in combat stances, each staring at the other without yielding."Kent?"I called out once I recognized one of them, I mumbled his name. I thought I was still dreaming. But when my hoarse voice made it out, he let go of the other person and dashed over."Sam, you're awake? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"While he spoke, he reached out and grasped my hand.I felt a bit dazed and stared at him, lost. He seemed to have lost much weight and appeared quite haggard.His typically handsome face was now sporting a stubbly beard. His clothes were even more of a mess, missing several buttons.What
When I heard Kent's voice on the phone, my mind froze for a moment.I didn't seem to understand the meaning of his words; my entire person was stunned there.He said again:"Speaking of which, her taste is indeed good, but after playing with it, it's no longer fresh. Now, since you've taken her away, I don't think about it anymore.Jared, I hope you two can smoothly reach Berlin. Goodbye."After Kent finished these words, he hung up without any hesitation.And I, I had no thoughts at all. The tears that had just fallen out of fear had miraculously stopped at this moment.What was spinning in my mind was the sentence he had just said:He said, You play with your wife. What does it have to do with me?He said, after playing, it's no longer fresh.So in his heart, I am just Jared's wife.So to me, he was just been playing me the whole time.Oh yes, thinking back, Kent was just nice to me, but he never said he liked me.How did I start to fantasize about him, thinking that he would be anx
"Jared, you...you..."Staring at the toolbox laid out in front of me, I was panic-stricken and couldn't form coherent sentences.With this box of contraptions displayed before my very eyes, he combined that with this absurd posture, he tied me in. It doesn't take much to guess his intentions now.But my trepidation was intertwined with an overwhelming sense of shock and disbelief.Back when I used to chase after him, he had always been the cool, distant, celibate male god. After our marriage, he became even more aloof, acting as if I was beneath his notice.But now, why did he suddenly...?Just how twisted is Jared's mind to have conceived such fetishes?Even though my mind feels muddled, I have this glaring realization that his current disposition is far from that of a normal person."Don't look so surprised; you wrecked my wedding, I will have to take you instead. Besides, we are already married," he said, smiling cynically. He must be pissed, I heard that Jade's family called off
Why, of course, I had no idea. This question has been puzzling Kent and me for quite some time, and yet we could not find an answer.Thus, I casually asked:"Why?"His expression was subtle, his emotions unreadable: I was disgusted by him but I held my thoughts in. "Ever heard of being driven to the wall to fight for survival?""What do you mean?" I was startled, sensing something ominous was on the verge of happening.Sure enough, Jared's next words nearly choked the breath out of me:"Because, the Long family business was barely an empty shell— not even that, given my father's poor management and my uncle's repeated sabotage. It held no significant value.So, when Kent wanted it, I simply handed it over. Little did he know, that I would use the money from selling the company to acquire his company Jewel Group in Berlin. Now, it's just a matter of time before I completely own Jewel Group Berlin. Sam, do you find my counter-acquisition plan fascinating?"Fascinating indeed!If he su
Seeing Kent's gloomy expression as he was looking out of the window, my heart sank. Subconsciously, I wondered if there had been any issues in the full-scale attack on the Long corporation.I locked the door before approaching him."What's wrong? Did something slip through the cracks?" I asked."No. Everything is going smoothly.""If everything is smooth, then why are you unhappy?""It's precisely because everything is too smooth that I am unhappy."Kent let out a sigh, looking more dejected, leaning back with a deep gaze at me."Jared, that self-centered scumbag, always puts his interests first. If the Long Corporation goes bankrupt, he can't hold his ground in New York City. How could he willingly allow me to take over his corporation?Yet, when I've been pressuring the Long Corporation in this period, there's been hardly any struggle or retaliation from them. It feels as if they've easily handed it over to me.This is highly unusual.No matter how incompetent Jared might be, he cou