Lahat ng Kabanata ng Fire Between Us!: Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 50

Louis’s POVI smiled like an absolute fool while watching her eat the pastry I had ordered for her. I still don't know why I did it. I just knew that giving her something she liked felt good. Almost selfishly good. Like I was rewarding myself instead of her.Seeing her smile does things to me that nothing else does. She looks softer when she smiles. More beautiful when she is not sulking or fighting me. I could stare at her like that for hours and still not get enough.But the punishment was not over. Not even close. And she had no idea what was waiting for her.My innocent little bird was busy making notes during the meeting, eyes focused on her laptop, posture proper, pretending like nothing was wrong. That was when I pressed the button.Her reaction was instant.She dug her nails into my thigh the second she felt the vibration, breath hitching sharply. I bit back a smile and kept my face neutral, eyes fixed on the presentation screen like I was reviewing numbers instead of watching

Lisa’s POVI scratched my head. I hadn’t felt this panicked even when I signed the contract with Louis. Packing bags right now felt way worse.What am I even supposed to pack? I have clothes, but will they look right? I don’t know where we’re going, for how many days, or why.God, does he even understand how hard it is for a girl to pack without knowing anything about the trip?“What’s wrong?”Jack walked into my room, looking confused as he scanned the piles of clothes spread everywhere.“Are you going somewhere?”“Business trip.” I said quickly.Technically, I wasn’t lying.“Wow. Bikinis on a business trip.”He whistled mockingly.“Come on, Liz. You’re a terrible liar. Just tell me you’re going out with your boyfriend.”“I don’t have a boyfriend, Jack.”I kept folding clothes, avoiding his eyes.If these dresses didn’t match whatever work Louis had planned, then God bless his credit card because I’d be shopping there.“You have love bites on your neck and you can’t even walk proper

Louis’s POVI was in heaven. That sexy neck was just the beginning of something passionate, but my mother had to ruin it.She is lucky that I can’t kill a family member.Lisa was frozen in shock. She probably wasn’t expecting anyone to witness us like that.“Stay here,”I whispered before pushing myself away from the tree and from Lisa.Mom eyed her up and down with a judgmental look. Her eyes clearly saw Lisa as a potential threat.I can’t blame her. Lisa is a threat. To everything I have planned for my future and my empire.I followed my mother away from Lisa, though she could still see us from where she stood.My mother made an annoyed sound when her heels sank into the sand. Typical rich lady who refuses to give up on looks, even at the cost of comfort.“What brought you here?”I asked, standing in front of her. She glanced at Lisa again.“You may not feel the mother son connection anymore, but I am still your mother. And I haven’t forgotten my place.” She said calmly. “I keep a

Louis’s POVWe sat under the dark sky that feels endless when you stare at it too long. The waves could be heard from a distance, not loud enough to interrupt us, just steady enough to remind me where we were. The breeze was gentle, cool against my skin, carrying the faint smell of salt and food. And Lisa was sitting right in front of me.She had tied her hair into a bun after getting tired of fixing it again and again as the wind kept messing it up. A few loose strands framed her face no matter how hard she tried to tame them. I had never seen her this relaxed before. There was no tension in her shoulders, no guarded expression in her eyes. She looked like someone living the best days of her life, someone who had nothing to protect and nothing to lose. Her eyes lit up the moment Peter placed the sizzling food in front of us. The sound alone seemed to wake something inside her. I chuckled silently when she dug in without waiting even a second. No hesitation, no pretending to be polit

Lisa’s POVThis is the most beautiful vacation I have ever had, and I don’t think I will ever experience something like this again.I have never felt this much peace anywhere else. I don’t know if it’s because this place is beautiful or because I am here with Louis.He is so different here. Like a normal person, not that rude and arrogant boss I know. Seeing him laugh, relax, and enjoy himself feels unreal. He looks different when he laughs. Softer and warmer. To be honest, I have almost forgotten what he has done to me in the past.I am loving this version of Louis.“Where are we going?”I asked as he led me forward.“Have you done scuba diving before?”he asked, lifting me easily and placing me inside a small boat.“Yes!”I said instantly, excitement rushing through me.“I love scuba diving.”He smiled, that confident smile that always makes my heart race.“I will make it an unreal experience for you.”The boat moved slowly over the water, cutting through the endless blue. The ocean