Semua Bab THE CEO’S DIRTY SECRET: Bab 71 - Bab 80

STELLASheila was practically glowing the moment we stepped out. Her laughter filled the car, her hands fluttering as she described all the dresses she was going to get. “I cannot believe we are actually going on a shopping spree with James’s card! Do you know how much money he has? I mean—you should, since he’s your boyfriend and all but Stella…” She kept going on and on, rattling off designers and colors like she was born for this.I smiled at her excitement. To Sheila, I looked like I was listening, but my mind was far, far away from everything she was saying.It was on James. I still couldn’t help but worry about him, even when he told me not to.“You really need to tell me how you got James to fall for you, Stella. God knows I need a man like him. Only if our college selves could see us now. I’m just so excited—you have no idea how I felt when James called me.”Her voice cut through my thoughts. She leaned forward, peering into my face. “What’s wrong with you? You’re zoning out,

STELLASlowly, my eyes opened. I looked at the time, but it was 6 a.m. Everywhere was still dark, and it felt like I didn’t sleep one bit last night. God, I needed coffee.But I didn’t want to disturb James—he held me so tightly, as if the moment he let go, I was going to disappear.Slowly, I turned to face him. His hair was messy, and he looked so adorable and peaceful when he slept. I couldn’t stop admiring him.Gently, I ran a hand down his face. He stirred in his sleep, and I smiled. God, this man was everything to me. He looked so breathtaking just like this.I saw his eyes slowly open. “Baby,” he said sleepily, “why are you up so early?”I smiled faintly. “Couldn’t sleep.”He pulled me closer, his arms still heavy with drowsiness. “You should’ve woken me,” he murmured, his voice low and rough. “I hate when you’re awake without me.”“I didn’t want to disturb you,” I whispered, brushing a strand of hair from his face. “You look so peaceful when you sleep. I like seeing you that wa

STELLAHis kiss was rough… needy and hungry, tasting every inch of me. My body melted against him, but the fire inside of me ran wild, like the hot release I'd just swallowed.My body begged to be touched, and he knew exactly what to do.James’ hands were everywhere, gripping my ass, sliding up my back, tugging at my shirt until he tore it over my head. His eyes devoured me I saw the hunger he carried.“God, Stella…” he growled, voice thick with lust. “You’re so beautiful.”The sound of those words sent shivers through me, because he didn’t say it like admiration he said it like a hungry lion. I barely had time to think before he carried me up and laid me flat against the chair.His mouth covered mine immediately, kissing me breathless. Slowly, slowly, he kissed down my chest, sucking hard on my breasts until I arched beneath him, my nipples hardening under his touch, and I moaned shamelessly, clutching his hair.“James!” I cried, my thighs rubbing together, desperate for more as I he

NICHOLASThe bell on the coffee shop door chimed when I pushed it open and walked in. I brushed the snow off my coat and scanned the room, expecting to see her face with that warm, innocent smile she always had when she didn’t know I was watching.Instead, I was surprised when Stella stormed past me, nearly knocking me over as she walked toward the exit door, pretending not to have seen me. Her face was unreadable, but her eyes burned with fury.“Hey, Stella.” I gently reached for her arm, but she yanked it away like she had just touched fire.“Don’t,” she snapped, her voice shaking with anger.I frowned, completely confused. “Stella, what happened? What’s going on?”She spun around, her voice sharp enough to cut through glass. “Your sister happened, Nicholas!” I had never seen her this aggravated before she looked like a completely different person. “Freya came to see me,” she continued, “she sat across from me and threatened me like some kind of deranged queen bee. Do you have any i

STELLAPerched on James’ lap, I couldn't think straight. It felt like the outside world didn’t exist not when I was in this moment, not when his mouth moved slowly against mine. His kiss was everything, his lips soft, and I couldn’t get enough.His hands were everywhere touching, holding. God, it felt so good. His hand firm on my waist, slowly sliding up my spine, exploring me like he couldn’t get enough of my body.When his palm slipped under my top and cupped my breast, I gasped into his mouth. His touch was both rough and gentle.Heat rushed through me, my fingers clutching the fabric of his shirt as if I was holding on for my precious life.That was when the door creaked open.My heart jumped that was when I realized we were still at the office.“Sir—”The voice came in calm, casual, as if he hadn’t just seen us making out without closing the damn doors. I was mortified, instantly burying my head in James’ shoulder, my entire face burning red.But James didn’t even flinch. He was