All Chapters of In the Name of Ambition: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Anton I spent the day locked in my room, consumed by unbearable irritation. My mind was a chaos of thoughts, each more disturbing than the last. I couldn't believe Anneliese had told me about the farewell party and how I had been rejected by Pietra. And Axel, of course, had taken that opportunity to tease me about it.  I understood that Anneliese had a hard time keeping secrets, especially from us, her brothers. But she could have controlled herself, at least about that story. Pietra’s rejection was a wound I wasn’t ready to expose, especially not in the face of Axel’s mockery.  Axel. My anger toward him grew with each passing minute. I knew he had been bitter and resentful since what happened with Priscila. But that didn’t give him the right to try to dest

AxelThe drink had already taken control of most of my actions, but I could still rationalize a little amidst what was happening around me. The woman across the huge hall continued to stare at me unabashedly. Although I knew how impossible it was, every time I met her gaze, a certainty grew within me: that was Priscila, my ex-wife. The physical characteristics were the same: long, curly blonde hair, short stature, and a curvy body. However, due to the distance between us, I couldn’t say for sure. When the woman approached, I sincerely believed she was my ex-wife. Her green eyes and mannerisms were frighteningly similar to Priscila's. The drink had completely clouded my perception of things. I decided to get even closer to see her better. Now, face to face with her and her firm assertion that she wasn’t Priscila, I was no longer sure of anything, except that I needed to kiss her. How can I want to kiss that girl when she reminds me so much of Priscila? I crossed the thin line b

Aaron I can’t believe what I’m about to do. My heart races inside my chest, a mix of excitement and nerves. But I won’t back down. I have a goal in mind, and I’ll do whatever it takes to achieve it.  I arrive at the apartment Eric had indicated and stop in front of the number on the door. It takes me a moment before I ring the doorbell, my finger hesitating over the button. But soon I decided to go through with it. There’s no room for doubt now. I need to get this done as quickly as possible.  The door opens slowly, and Eric is there, a satisfied smile on his face, completely inappropriate for the moment. He gives me a nod and lets me in, closing the door behind me.“I'm glad you made it. I thought y

Aaron Rebecca is an intriguing mix of innocence and determination, and I wasn’t prepared to deal with that. Her expressive eyes hold me captive, and for a moment, I forget the reason we’re here. There’s a spark of something more, something I can’t define, but it makes me eager to discover it.This encounter was supposed to be just part of an important business deal, but the feelings she stirs in me can never be considered mechanical or impersonal when I touch my lips to hers and suck on her tongue with force and desire.Rebecca’s hands, which had been resting on my neck, now slide down my back. The touch is subtle, almost imperceptible, but it sends an electric current coursing through my body. It’s as if a spark has been ignited between us, a connection that goes be

AaronAs I waited for Rebecca to come out of the bathroom, a mix of complex emotions overtook me. She was taking longer than usual, and I found myself wondering why I was still lying there as if waiting for her. I shook my head, mentally scolding myself. We weren’t a couple, we didn’t have that kind of connection. It was just an arrangement, a business deal between us. I got up from the bed as if it were on fire and started gathering my clothes scattered across the floor. I dressed hurriedly, not caring much about aesthetics. A growing unease took hold of me for giving in to the temptation to sleep with Rebecca even after I realized she was still a virgin. But what was done couldn’t be undone. I just hoped that our one encounter had resulted in the conception of Leonel Bauman’s long-awaited heir. With my hand on the door handle, I hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do next. Should I leave quietly while Rebecca is still in the bathroom? Or should I wait to say goodbye? It se