Xavier's POV My gaze falls out to the dark street. I am currently on my way to a private airport strip, where the rest of the staff is already waiting. I decided to carpool with my personal assistant and have Dave drive us there. I am supposed to board the company's jet in fifteen fucking minutes!  "I need a background check on Elji Saito, he's the youngest son of the billionaire Saito. His father is trying to convince me to collaborate with his company, which I'm not too fond about. Mr. Saito will be retiring soon, which means that his youngest son is expected to carry on his legacy. That asshole hardly knows how to tie his own lace much less run a damn empire! I'm not going to invest in something that will most likely fail in a few months. Dig up everything you can find. I'm not gonna was

Zoey's POV I can't believe Xavier is the seductive stranger who has haunted my dreams for years! I can't believe I was so close to sleeping with him. I'm curious to know if he figured it out as well. But I have my doubts. He would have said something by now if he had. But what if he doesn't— I let out a silent scream in one of the bed's large pillows, halting my train of thought.  I slowly sit upright and stare around the dull room. One more second here and I'll go insane! I should go over to CJ's for some fresh air and a change of scenery. It'll be nice to see Mr. Singh and the rest of the staff again. I did promise them I w

Zoey's POV I gasp as his hands snake around my waist and hauls me up to him. My heart races erratically as I momentarily close my eyes when his lips crash roughly on mine. It is stupid of me to ask him to kiss me, but I just wanted to get some sort of confirmation that he was the one there that night. His tongue slips inside my mouth fighting for dominance. He tastes like pure mint. Quite an addicting taste, I must admit. He soon takes control over my mouth, his tongue sliding awkwardly over my teeth until our tongues and mouths move in perfect unison. My mouth feels as if it's on fire. Scratch that. My whole body feels as if it's on fire. My breathing slowly becomes labored as his mouth completely possesses mine.  His hand trails down and

Xavier's POV  I gingerly sip from the steaming mug as I walk out onto the wide balcony. Inhaling the fresh air, I let out a sigh of content as I set down the hot cup on the small coffee table. My eyes wander the picturesque view of the far mountains.  Damn! I haven't been out here in ages!  With one last glance, I walk back over to the small seating area and plop down on a lounge chair. Grabbing one of the many anime magazines scattered on the table, I cross my ankles and lean back.  I haven't done anything like this in a long time; just relaxing and letting the day carry me wherever. I welcome the break, even if it is a short one. I slowly flip through the pages and occasionally take sips of coffee. Not

Zoey's POV I swallow the bile now building in my throat as I stare over at Xavier standing there in his immaculate white attire.  He really looks handsome, especially with those tattoos and stud earrings.  Oh gosh. "Right, darling?" He smiles taking tiny steps as he walks over to me.  I nod trying to get my brain to function properly as I stare in his hypnotizing green eyes. The man stops in front of me staring back into mine. Using his cold thumb he runs it across my bottom lip, sending familiar surges in my belly. "You have something on your lip darling," Xavier says, plopping his thumb in his mouth.  My breath