CHAPTER 21: THE NEW CEO“I’m sorry, Ma’am.” The receptionist shook her head. “I can’t let you in without a meeting with Mr. Duke.” She added.Mrs. Roswell is easily provoke.“What?” She may appears calm, but she was already boiling with anger. “ Didn’t you have any idea who we are?”Mrs. Roswell didn’t came her just so her visit could be rejected. She wanted to see Eliot, and talk to him about his marriage to her daughter. Lauren promised, and in spite of his disapproval, she knew that it was Mrs. Lauren Duke who have the last word for decision.One and for all. But she’s getting fed up. After waiting for hours, she was now being told that Eliot wouldn’t meet her.How dare he?! Mrs. Roswell was furious. How dare he act so high, treating her like a dirt?! “I’m sorry, but that was our protocol.” The woman apologized.“Protocol, huh?” She sounded mad. “Perhaps, you wouldn’t mind if I walk right there in his office—”“Ma’am, don’t make me call the security.”“You won’t, because I will.”

CHAPTER 23: SEDUCTION The club is full. The smell of alcohol, and smoke was in the air, but for people who came more often, there’s no new about it. A few was kissing each other, eating one’s faces as if they couldn’t get enough, ready to pulled their partners clothes as they seek after lust.That’s what Greeted Grace Roswell the moment she set foot on the club.“This is disgusting.” Her nose scrunched up.She couldn’t stomach the sight, what more the smell and eyes thrown at her by some men. She would have been pleas, only if it isn’t as cheap as this place.Did Conrad Alexander Duke really came here more often? She thought, because she highly doubt it.“Hey sexy.” One whistled as she walked by.Grace only rolled her eyes.She have no time for this.“Just get lost.” She continue walking, a goal on her mind, but it seems like she’s been here first than her target.Conrad was nowhere to be seen as she roamed her eyes. His usual spot is empty, but nobody dare to even sit their assets

CHAPTER 25: LOVE IS WEAKNESS “You’re name is Indra, correct?” The man said, while eyeing the woman right in front of him.She looks to be around on her 20’s. Her hair is short, but they look soft. Her eyes in a shade of gray, but her face purely emit an innocent, yet naïve aura. Her name is Indra, who was trying her luck today by applying to the first job she saw on the newspaper.That brings her here—to the Duke’s mansion, a high and might family known for their fortune and power.“It’s m name, Sir.” She nodded rather too quickly in a nervous jolt.She gulps multiple times, while her hold tightened to her bag.“Do you know how to cook?” He asked.“I know some chores, I am an all around maid, I can do laundry, I know everything, and was ready to learn everything that I should know of—”She needed this job badly. It is the only thing that would be able to support her.“Then, you’re hired.” The stern expression on the man’s face loosens. “God, Derrick should have really been here and n

CHAPTER 27: IN CAPTIVITY“By any chance, have you seen Raquel?” Hopeful, Eliot asked Mary, who came on his room to for her daily rounds.In spite of what happened, her and Raquel’s encounter, he was still hoping that she might help him find year. It’s been hours since she left, until then she did not showed up. For most times, if he is not in love with her and if the shoes does not fit to Eliot, he’ll c it petty, but now is different. He loves her, he was sure of it, and she feels the same. When he saw her jealous gaze to Mary earlier, that took away his doubts and truly felt that Raquel is genuine.She was risking her life taking him here.He knew she was married. It’s wrong, but this affair or whatever it is—it feels right for Eliot.“Sad to say that I did not.” Mary looked at him. “Why are you looking for her? I thought you two are together..?”The way she said the last word, Eliot is no fool, it was the macabre of hope, of something she felt, but was afraid of. In a short period o

CHAPTER 29: STOLENIt was Jasper. Raquel knew that she couldn’t be mistaken. How can she not remember his face? He was once invited into their house, introduce as Grace boyfriend.It was way back in college.“My, I didn’t know that you were bringing somebody home, dear.” Mrs. Roswell skeptically eyed the boy that Grace brought. She and her husband, making sure that he has something to offer for the family. He was built slim, and neat. Handsome, for Raquel’s opinion, but she couldn’t voice it out. She remain on her seat, her head was hanging low, while they chatter. But she caught a glimpse of him earlier. His name is Jasper, and he was on the same level as Grace is. “I didn’t tell you yet, because I wanted it to be a surprise, Ma.” Grace tucked in a loose strand of hair behind her ears. “Well, this is Jasper, and he is my boyfriend.”A boyfriend? Raquel thought. But there’s nothing new about it. Grace would being different boys, seducing each whom she think would majorly give her wh