All Chapters of THE CEO’S DIRTY SECRET: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

JAMES I walked downstairs with an annoyed expression on my face after Stella had informed me of my mom's presence. I ignored her calls on purpose because I knew why she was here. She was going to lecture me on getting a wife as soon as possible.But I didn't want to.I wasn't ready.And I wasn't sure I was going to be ready to settle down with anyone. All my freedom will be taken away and I loathed the thought of that.The moment my mom's eyes landed on me, I immediately braced myself for her loud screeches and lectures. And I was right.“You unfilial child!” She started as she walked up to me and I rolled my eyes in frustration before turning to look at her with a lazy expression on my face.“Mom, we're in a public setting. Can you tone it down?” I asked in annoyance as she suddenly slapped my arm, causing me to wince slightly.“Why have you been avoiding my calls? Even went as far as telling the security to not let me in. How did I raise a child like you?” She asked with her usual

JAMESIt was adorable to see Stella all flustered. She was always so uptight and stern but right now, with her trapped in my arms, she was flustered as fuck. Teasing her was fun. It made me want to do it even more.“What do you mean you don't want it to be fake?” She asked, nearly stuttering and a small smirk graced my lips as I leaned even closer so that our breaths were mixed.“What do you think I mean, Stella? Don't you notice the way I stare at you? Isn't that enough to show that I feel something for you? Every bimbo I've fucked, every girl I've brought to my office while you listened, was to make you jealous. Haven't you considered that for once?” I asked softly as my thumb gently traced her bottom lip and for a moment, she looked mesmerized, causing me to smirk in amusement.She was so gullible.Until she suddenly pushed me backward, and I almost stumbled due to how harshly she pushed me. Damn, she was strong. And maybe she wasn't as gullible as I thought.“We both know you did

JAMESI immediately grabbed Stella's hand and we bolted like kids towards the back door. The waiter standing by the side immediately understood what was going on as he pushed the back door open and the moment we stepped outside, he slammed it shut.My heart was pounding wildly as adrenaline rushed through my veins and I turned to Stella to see that she had a small smile on her face. I didn't let go of her hand as we stealthily made our way to the car and in a hurry, we got in before the reporters could notice us.The moment I turned the car's engine on, the reporters spotted us and immediately came rushing through the front door, causing Stella to panic. I immediately shifted gears and stepped on the accelerator as the car zoomed out of the restaurant before they could catch up with us.She didn’t say a word the entire drive back. Her arms were crossed, her eyes glued to the city lights flashing past the window, and her jaw clenched like she was holding back words in her throat.I’d b