“Just finished taking your vitamins?”Velia nearly choked when, once again, Lucas emerged from the bathroom unexpectedly and caught her in the act of swallowing a pill. She coughed, then nodded half-heartedly.Lucas approached Velia, still wrapped in a towel around his lower body. Just for a moment, he came closer to Velia to plant a fleeting kiss.“That's good. I'm glad you're healthy. Never forget to take them every morning.”Again, Velia only nodded while Lucas moved away. He headed towards the dressing room, and Velia let out a long sigh, feeling relieved. However, she could not help but touch her head where Lucas had kissed her and unconsciously smiled.*Velia started her morning work with enthusiasm. She wasn't just focused, but she seemed to be enjoying it.Velia's calm demeanor and positive atmosphere caught Mecca's attention. It was no surprise that during their work hours, Mecca took the opportunity

Velia's long-lashed eyes remained closed. Her breathing gradually returned to normal. It was no longer passionate and chaotic like it was ten minutes ago when Lucas ravished her with such lust.Lucas held Velia close, creating a sense of tranquility after their fiery lovemaking. Now, the intensity had faded, replaced by a lingering dampness that slowly cooled. Thus, it was a gentle embrace that Lucas offered.With great caution, not wanting to cause harm, Lucas was worried that Velia's body might break under its weight. He planted soft kisses on Velia's temple, slowly moving down to her jawline, then her cheek. Velia tilted her head to allow Lucas to kiss her neck.A smile spread across Lucas' face as he saw Velia savoring each kiss he bestowed upon her. Velia appeared enchanted and genuinely herself.A little disheveled, with tousled hair and flushed cheeks, she was a sight that made Lucas more addicted than any addictive substance.Lucas rose, wi

Lucas walked confidently with his back straight. He passed through the hallway followed by Vlora, heading towards the meeting room of the Department of Development and Planning.Vlora quickened her pace as Lucas stopped. The secretary opened the door and gestured for Lucas to enter first.Lucas's presence instantly silenced the room. All meeting participants stopped talking, including the speaker, who was none other than Ricardo.All eyes turned to Lucas. They wondered about the reason for his presence. An internal department meeting was not lavish enough to be attended by a CEO.“Please continue. I just wanted to stop by and see your meeting,” Lucas said.The meeting proceeded. Ricardo resumed his presentation, although curiosity still lingered in everyone's mind.Lucas sat calmly; his gaze fixed straight on Ricardo. He barely blinked, successfully turning Ricardo's curiosity into discomfort.It was not just Ricardo who n

“Hello, Boy. I hope you have good news today.” Boy remained silent. Instead of immediately responding to Ricardo's words, he stared directly at Neil. Damn it! Bastard! You son of a bitch! Curses filled Boy's mind. His pride was shattered, and he was humiliated by Neil. Boy clenched his jaw. Swear words trembled on his tongue, demanding to be spoken. Unfortunately, Neil's hand movements made him restrain himself. Neil pushed the phone closer to Boy, urging him without saying a word. “Boy? Hello, Boy? Are you there, Boy? Why are you silent?” Boy took a breath, but it was not relief that he felt. The air seemed hot, burning his nostrils. “Boy! Answer me! Damn you, Boy!” Neil tilted his head slightly. His expressionless face seemed to be delivering a final verdict to Boy. “Sir.” “Oh my God, Boy! What's going on? Why did you contact me tonight? I hope you really have good news.” Boy's gaze did not shift from Neil's eyes, even when he answered the question. “I have carried out t

The car driven by Lucas entered one of the large hospital complexes. It was bustling with activity due to the weekend and approaching evening hours. Lucas had to be patient before finally gliding into the parking area. He entered while observing a specific spot where his usual car was parked. The car came to a stop, and Lucas stepped out, carefully avoiding surveillance cameras. He approached his regular car to retrieve a bag containing fresh clothes. It did not take long for him to change clothes in the emergency room restroom. Ten minutes later, Lucas sat behind the wheel and left the hospital with his usual car. He took a momentary stop in a secluded area just to burn the bag containing the blood-stained clothes. Lucas continued his journey, briefly glancing at the watch he had not worn during the meeting with Ricardo. A splatter of blood could become a permanent memento. The steering wheel turned as Lucas changed his destination. He had initially