Belle yawned and stretched her sore arms. She looked around the room to find any traces of the Demon, but Alaric was nowhere to be seen. "Good that he is not here." Belle tied her hair into a bun and wore her glasses. She then walked to the bathroom to get ready. Belle opened the door of the walk-in closet to choose her outfit and was astonished by different dresses. They were all of Bellamy's taste. "Mom should have changed all this. She is well aware I hate these revealing dresses." Belle grumbled. Just then her eyes caught the sight of Alaric's clothes. She smirked and picked out a set of grey sweatshirts and pants. "This will do." Belle removed the brown robe from her milky white body and stepped into Alaric's clothes. What she doesn't know, was that she had unknowingly wore the Demon's favourite dress. It was a gift from his deceased grandmother. "Who gave you the permission to wear my clothes?" Belle was drying her hair when Alaric entered the r

Author's POV "Sir, due to your marriage, we delayed our meeting with Mr Charles, and it is scheduled today in the afternoon." Gabriel said while parking the car in the basement of the W.Y Co.  "What about the project his secretory submitted to us last month?" Alaric rubbed the space between his eyebrows. "I have checked it thrice, and it is a good proposal. It is more advantageous for our company. It seems like Mr Charles is doing his best to gain your trust and support." Gabriel smiled a the foolishness of Charles. "What about the site in Philadelphia?" Alaric asked with a smirk. No investor was ready to invest in the project of Philadelphia because Philadelphia was known as the land of terror. But Charles had unknowingly jumped into the fire of Hades. "We only need an investor. As for other matters, they are cleared." Gabriel as they walked out of the private elevator. "Send the project files to my office also I

"Why did you drag me?" Gil rubbed his arm. His lips pursed out in annoyance. Unlike Alaric, Gil was more sensitive to his precious muscles. "You sure are a blabbermouth. If I hadn't stopped you on time, you would have embarrassed me." Belle kicked Gil's leg "I was asking him about your honey trap's progress. How could it be embarrassing?" Gil held his leg with a pained expression. When he first saw the innocent look on Belle's face, his first thought was that she might be a gentle and harmless girl, but she proved him wrong. "Your brother is ten steps ahead of me. Before I could execute my plan, he seduced me." Belle complained grumpily. She drew out the chair and sat on it. Her face was contorted in frustration. "No way, my brother can't seduce anyone, let alone a woman. He has no idea how these relationships work." Gil refused to believe Belle. He was sure that Alaric had no interest in a woman, and therefore he does not know any tactic to seduce a woman. "Why would I lie?" Bel

The next day, Belle woke with a severe headache due to her last night cries. She stretched her back then looked at the other side of the bed only to find it empty. It was neat, and the sheets were straight without any wrinkles."Didn't Alaric come to the room?" Belle asked herself and then shrugged her shoulders, thinking he might be uncomfortable sharing his bed with her.Belle slipped out of the chocolate brown duvet and headed towards the bathroom. After taking a long bath, Belle walked out of the bathroom with a smile, but the annoying headache was still there. She then wore the bathrobe and looked for clothes that are suitable for the audition.A dirty brown knee-length gown caught her attention. Belle wore the dress with light brown plums and braided her hair. She looked pure and innocent in that dress. A satisfied smile appeared on her face."Where is Gil?" Belle murmured as she walked down the glass staircase. She wanted to ask him about her appea

Belle walked into her apartment. Right now, she wasn't in the mood to face Gil or Alaric. All she needs is to rest and calm her throbbing heart. Why the hell she blushed?  And what was that with his voice?  Alaric was talking to her in a soft and gentle voice. She could feel the change in his tone but was afraid to predict any further. Belle was afraid of the results.  "I have to stop him. It would be better if I ignore him." Belle lies flat on the bed with a blank expression on her face.  Suddenly a tinge of guilt stabbed Belle in her heart. She had offered her friendship to him, not because she was interested, but she held her own hidden agenda.  "It won't harm me to take him as my real friend for one year, and after that, I will fly back to Italy or perhaps Canada to fulfil my dream. For now, I should focus on that land." Belle was finally able to calm her heart and mind. She finally regained her spirit and