LOGINI still couldn’t get the problem with Blu Arte’s out of my mind. Absent-mindedly, I went home to Bryle’s house and headed straight to my room. I didn’t go to Bryle’s room where I had already grown used to sleeping beside him. Instead, I chose to isolate myself here so I could think clearly.
I stared at the ceiling, trying to process every possible reason behind the gradual downfall of Blu Arte’s.Could Aeun and Haze possibly be right about their suspicions? What if they wereBryle POVThe news shattered everything.What was supposed to be a quiet, fleeting escape—one week of distance from the chaos waiting for us in Italy—ended before it could even begin. The moment we received the call, there was no hesitation. No second thoughts. No attempt to hold onto what little peace we had.We left the Netherlands and headed back to Italy.The flight back to Italy felt longer than it actually was. No one spoke much. Felicity remained silent the entire time, her gaze fixed on nothing in particular. Vale, Aeun, and Haze exchanged glances every now and then, their expressions tight with worry. And Eli…I could feel her beside me, even without looking. Her hand clutched mine tightly, as if letting go would make everything worse. I didn’t dare loosen my grip.Because truthfully, I felt it too. Something about this didn’t sit right. And I knew this wasn’t just an accident.—The police station smel
Bryle POVThe image lingered in my mind long after we had left the park.Eli, seated by the lake in Vondelpark, her fingers stained faintly with paint as she brought life onto a blank canvas—freely, without hesitation, without expectation of anything in return. The small boy, Marcel, had watched her with eyes full of wonder, as though witnessing something sacred, and perhaps he had.I found myself revisiting that moment more often than I expected.Not because it was grand, nor because it was extraordinary by the world’s standards—but because it was purely her. Unfiltered, unburdened, and genuinely happy.And that… meant everything to me.The following day, we found ourselves once again drawn into the charm of Amsterdam, though this time accompanied by familiar faces. Vale, Haze, and Aeun had insisted on joining us, their energy a stark contrast to the quiet reflection Eli and I had shared the day prior.Our destination w
Bryle POV"Ughh…" She moaned as my kisses trailed down to her neck.I gently caressed her breasts and sucked on her nipples. I looked up at her when she suddenly grabbed my hair, pulling my gaze toward her."I can already feel your cock poking me, hubby. You're so horny—it’s really hard, isn’t it?" She asked seductively. I only smirked at her question and continued sucking on her nipples until I felt the urge for something more.I took hold of my dick and slowly pushed it into her. She moaned continuously, and my breathing grew heavier as each thrust deepened.I could feel a stinging sensation on my back—perhaps she didn’t realize she was already scratching me because of the overwhelming pleasure she was feeling. I moved faster, our moans blending together as the intensity built."Ughh, fuck yes, hubby—shove it more," she pleaded. I bit my lip and quickened my thrusts into her. It didn’t take long before we both reached orgasm at
Bryle’s POVAlthough our time here in the Netherlands has been exceedingly joyful, there are moments when I cannot help but dwell on the issues between Felicity and me. A heaviness had settled there the moment Felicity walked away from me without a word of trust. And it terrified me.I stood by the window, hands tucked into my pockets, trying to calm my thoughts. I told myself not to think about it for now.But a part of me feared—what if time would only pull us further apart?Am I thinking too much?Someone cleared their throat behind me, so I immediately turned toward that direction. Felicity stood behind me, half smiling.There was hesitation in those eyes I loved so much. A hesitation that shouldn’t have existed between us.“Can we talk?” She asked quietly.I nodded without a second thought. We sat down on the sofa, and there she seemed to gather her courage first before speakin
Bryle POVWe continued kissing, our hands moving instinctively across different parts of each other’s bodies. When I finally pulled away from her lips, I immediately lifted her and carried her to the bed.“Happy birthday, wife,” I whispered to her. She let out a soft laugh at my words, causing me to furrow my brows. “Is there something amusing about what I said?”“It’s amusing because you’re greeting me while you’re already on top of me,” she replied with a teasing grin.We kissed again, and my hands gradually claimed her body, moving over her breasts. I removed her top without hesitation, beginning to toy with her sensitive peaks.I had missed this—missed touching her like this. Every brush of my lips against her skin intensified the sensations within me. Added to that were her soft moans, which only fueled my desire to hear more.Soon, I removed the rest of her clothing, discarding her dress completely so nothing would hinder a
Bryle POV“Calix.”I lifted my gaze at the sound of my name, my attention drawn to Madame Mathilda, whose composed presence seemed to command the entire room effortlessly. We were seated inside Chairman Lee’s office at Lee Corp—a place that exuded authority, legacy, and quiet intimidation. Even the air felt heavier here, as though it carried the weight of secrets that refused to surface.Until now, I still did not know why they had summoned me. Yet, strangely enough, the timing worked in my favor.If Felicity happened to see me inside the Lee Corp building, I would have a reasonable explanation. An alibi. Her grandparents had called for me—that alone would silence any suspicion or misunderstanding. I did not want her to think I was intruding into her world uninvited. Not when things between us remained fragile.“We simply wanted to thank you,” Madame Mathilda began, her lips curving into a reserved smile that barely softened her otherwise
"Sure." My mouth dropped open at Bryle's sudden response. I stared at him in disbelief, my reaction one of shock. Is he serious?!"Really, Cali? Oh my gosh! Thanks for letting me join! It's so boring at your place, so I wanted to get out and unwind too!" Fleur exclaimed happily. I just g
"Wake up, you need to prepare for the meeting at Blu Arte's," Bryle said, immediately causing me to sit up. Huh? Meeting? I don't recall having a meeting at Blu Arte's..."Who told you I have a meeting? I didn't receive any call from my secretary." I asked, puzzled. Bryle sighed at my qu
Is he going to kill me for getting close to another guy? Is this what Jacob meant by Calix being possessive?I don’t know how to calm my thoughts, there are too many things running through my mind as Bryle inches closer to me with his piercing gaze.“Why did you let Blood kiss you?” His tone is agg
"Hey babe, you've been quiet for a while. Is everything okay?" Haze asked curiously, eating fries while holding a shot glass with his other hand. "You can talk about it if there's something bothering you." "Ah... It's nothing." I lied and smiled slightly. "You know, I've managed to secure five spo







