CELESTE“What are we doing here?”I looked around the inside of the unit.After what happened in the living room, I didn’t leave the room, and the maid even delivered my food. I am not dumb not to figure out what’s happening.Fred doesn’t want me.“I don’t want Fred to get into my business. So, I will let you stay here. This is my penthouse, and do you see that building?”Elias pointed to the fifty-story building passing through the window.I nodded.“The top floor is my office. That’s where you work.”I bit my lower lip. “But,” I turned to him and met his eyes. I saw him arch his left brow, “what if Jade or Noah or that Liza will come here—”“You’re thinking that you will stay alone in here?”Did I make it too obvious?I nodded.Elias let out a faint chuckle, which surprised me, making me smile.“Don’t worry. I will stay here.”“With maids?”Elias frowned and put his hand inside the pocket of his pants. He walked closer to me, leaving just a distance. I calmed myself

CELESTEI am awestruck by the surroundings of Spain. I only saw them in movies way back in high school. I took a deep breath and sighed.I didn’t spend my teens like those teenagers because the West stole it from me.“Something’s bothering you?”I looked at Elias, whose gaze was fixed on the road while he drove his Range Rover.“It’s none of your business,” I replied and looked on the other side, passed through the window.My brows knitted when I heard him chuckle.“Bitchin’ around, are we?”“Excuse me?” I turned to face him, tilting my head slightly, confused.I waited for him to look at me, but he didn’t; instead, he stepped on the gas and drove fast.I composed myself and arched my brow. “Can you slow down?”However, he seemed deaf and even maneuvered his car to the right swiftly, and we almost got hit on the lamp post.“Eli!” I exclaimed in fear, with a tint of anger.One moment, I heard his laugh echo inside his car.I looked at him and frowned. “Next time, if you p

CELESTE “Are you sure you know how to cook and won’t let poison me?” I close my eyes to calm myself. I didn’t know that Elias Turner could be this annoying. I still try to work on the art of ignoring and opening my eyes again to continue stirring the mushroom soup I have been cooking. I moved to the left and opened the lid of the pan to look for the fish that I had been frying and let it flip to the other side. I heard him chuckle. “Ignoring me—” “Can you please stay away for a while until I finish cooking? If you don’t trust my cooking ability and don’t want to get poisoned, then why don’t you order something outside? Besides, you’re the boss. You got money!” I uttered, and I know he could feel that I was slightly furious. I saw how his lips rosed, letting a sly smirk draw into his lips. “Sure. I’ll wait in the living room. Call me when you’re done,” he said and started to walk away, making me sigh in relief. However, my eyes widened when he turned to me. I arched my

CELESTE I was halfway down the stairs when the main door opened, and it showed the attractive feature of Elias. When our eyes met, he smiled at me and walked closer. Soon as I took the last step, he reached for my hand. And who am I to refuse? This is the first time that someone has shown care for me ever since my father died. Every time I’m with Elias, I feel protected. “You look stunning,” he complimented, making me blush and look away. I heard him let out a soft chuckle. “There’s no need to be ashamed of, baby.” His voice is deep yet so sweet, making my heart skip a beat. I’m afraid I will rush to kiss him if he keeps doing it. What the hell?! My eyes widened. Did I mention the word kiss? What’s wrong with you, Celeste? “Is there any problem?” Suddenly, he asked, putting us to a halt. I shook my head and bit my lower lip. Afterward, I pulled my hand when I felt blood won’t circulate normally. “What’s wrong? Tell me?” Concerns filled his voice. “N-Nothi

Chapter 20: The Confusion CELESTE Soon as we get back to his penthouse. I asked him the same question about my father, but all he replied was crashing his lips into mine. And I cursed myself because my strength faded, giving me in. His kisses deepened; I didn’t even join his pace. I don’t know a thing. I had never kissed someone like this before. It was just Noah who dared and forced me to kiss him, but he always ended up with wounded lips if I bit them. But why can’t I do it with Elias? Why can’t I push him away? Why does he have this effect on me? His kisses made me surrender to him, and the next thing I knew, my feet were lifted, and he was carrying me towards the house's second floor. He let go of my lips, and with rushed steps, he stopped in front of his room. When our eyes met, it seemed I knew what he commanded, making me twist the knob and open it. The room was dim, and I couldn’t see anything. Then suddenly, I felt my back being dipped into his comfy bed. I