All Chapters of A Pawn In His Dirty Game: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

ZACHARY 👔 Sunlight streaked in through the blinds and I groaned, lifting a hand to shield my eyes from the rays. "Wakey, wakey." An annoying voice cut through the air and it didn't take me a second to know who it belonged to. Ian. What was he doing in my room? My head felt like it had been split into two and i rolled onto my bed or so I thought. I landed on the cold floor. The impact jolted me awake and I forced my eyes open. I looked around and realized that I fell from the couch in my office. A dull ache throbbed in my neck. I must have fallen asleep here. I rubbed my eyes and slowly sat , my body stiff from the awkward position I'd slept in last night. In my peripheral vision, I noticed a shadow. I lifted my head and squinted at the doorway. I recognized the familiar silhouette. Ian was leaning against the door frame, mirth dancing in his eyes. "How long have you been standing there?” I asked, my voice raspy."Long enough to see you fall off" he replied. " And please do

VALERIE 🎀 "Please, just this once." Brenda whined, pouting. "No." I said sharply, shoving a spoonful of ice cream into my mouth. I was currently in an oversized t-shirt, sitting cross-legged on her sofa. My eyes were glued at the flat screen in front of me. "You have been in a bad mood since you got here and I just want to cheer you up." I hummed in response. I heard her exhale loudly beside me and the TV turned off. I whipped my neck towards her so fast that I thought it might snap. "Are you insane? That was the best part! "Finally, I got your attention." She muttered dryly. "Turn it back on, " I groaned, reaching for the remote but she tucked it under her arm. I huffed and gave up, returning my attention to my ice cream. In my peripheral vision, she shifted, propping her elbows on her knees. I could feel her eyes on me even without looking. "What did Zachary do this time? I stiffened, the name alone made my stomach churn. I slowly turned to her

VALERIE 🎀 I threw the covers off me and scrambled to my feet. I looked down on myself and noticed I wasn't in the black dress I wore last night. Instead, I was in a flimsy nightwear. My brain went into an overdrive. Who changed me? Wait— Did Zachary— Heat rushed to my cheeks at the possibility of him changing me. By the way, where is he? I'm going to kill him. I slipped my feet into a pair of flip flops and stormed out of my room , marching straight to his bedroom door but it was locked. I pounded on it with my fist. "Open the door, you asshole! I yelled but I was met with silence. I banged again, but It was still locked. Frustrated,I drew my feet back and kicked the door. " You stupid son of gun, I'll cut off your balls and feed them to the dogs. Who do you think you are , huh?! My chest was heaving as I kicked my feet against the door. "Ow!" I yelped as a sharp pain shot through my foot. I stumbled back from the door, wincing, and leaned against t

ZACHARY 👔 The look on Valerie's face bothered me, more than it should , clouding my thoughts. I couldn’t focus.I loosened my tie and leaned back in my chair, staring blankly at the papers in front of me.I couldn't go to my mansion the day before lest she carry out her threat, so I spent the night at my office. "UrsuIa," I shook my head with a chuckle, twirling the pen.The door creaked open and Ophelia stepped in.Her eyes met mine for a split second and she quickly lowered her gaze.I kept my gaze fixed on her, arching an eyebrow in silent question.But she didn't say anything right away,instead her lips slightly trembled."Come closer, Ophelia. I won't bite you." I finally said with sigh.She hesitated but took a cautious step forward, then another, stopping just in front of my desk."What is it?" I asked quietly, my patience thinning." I...uh.. here," she stuttered, heat creeping up her cheek.I would have found that cute if I wasn't her boss instead I felt irritation."Am I

VALERIE 🎀 The air went still. What was he doing? Somebody pinch me. "Anyone else?" The host demanded scanning the hall but everyone was quiet and I could hear a pin drop. "Sold!" He yelled after a beat of silence and the bell chimed. The applause that followed felt distant. An attendant brought out the necklace from the glass case and gave it to Zachary. It was more beautiful up close. Scratch that. It was breathtaking. "For my wife," He declared holding up the necklace and the awws that followed almost made me puke. I blinked at him in surprise. What was he doing? Before I could open my mouth, the attendant leaned forward, waiting for Zachary to hand it back for safekeeping but he didn’t. Instead, Zachary turned to me, eyes gleaming with something I couldn’t name. His gaze lingering enough to make my breath hitch. Without a word, he leaned closer and swept my hair to a side not breaking eye contact. My heart thundered as his fingers grazed the nape of m