All Chapters of Kiss Me While He Watches: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

SOLAYNEI dropped my pen and clasped my palms on the table together. "Mrs. Vaughn, before you go any further, let’s not forget whose effort got us here in the first place. I did the work that caught Omnex Group’s attention. I secured a meeting companies have been chasing for years. So forgive me if I find it incredibly rude that you’re sitting there trying to undermine the very effort that made this possible. If I were you, I’d worry less about me and more about doing the one job you’re actually responsible for: promoting our sales."The mockery in her eyes was gone, replaced by the sting of embarrassment. Good.Then, of course her niece had to speak up for her."I don't see any reason to be harsh on her. I believe Mrs. Vaughn is just concerned since the Omnex Group is quite difficult to deal with. I'm not trying to undermine you or anything, but sometimes, even I feel like you've just been lying about this deal with them."Some of the people on the table gasped."Ms. Brielle, that'

SOLAYNE I sat on the floor with my hands and legs huddled and my head bowed on my knees. I heard the click of the lock before the door opened.Like a rabbit caught in a cage, I sprang to my feet, took some steps back that only made my spine meet the wall.Marshall stood there at the doorway, composed as ever with one hand slid into his pocket. His eyes held cracks of amusement as they licked my face, then the room. He saw the pin I'd carelessly kept on the floor."Hm." His eyes stayed on the pin. "I see someone's been interested in my 'dirty' life."He used the word I'd used on him at the pool house.My eyes found the floor as I took in a nervous gulp. This moment felt like a fall from grace. "It's—It's not what you think.""No?" He stepped forward, walking in the room like he owned it. He actually did. "Care to explain why you've been breaking in, then?""This is just my first time. Okay? I—I was curious to know what was in here. I tried to leave as soon as I did, but the door—"

SOLAYNE "I'm going alone. Though, I'd be meeting up with Vance." I turned quickly and added, "Remember, Vance and I have been best friends since we were kids. We do things together, and people will definitely not think anything negative because they're already used to our friendship."He didn't say a word, tho it didn't stop me from noticing the detached look that had crept into his eyes.He picked up his phone, tapped the screen, and placed it over his ear as he stood."Yes. We should review the other details later. No, I already told you we were done with that one." He walked away while answering a call.My brows furrowed with surprise. He just ignored me after I told him I was going to be with Vance. That sent a twinge of pain in my chest; one I didn't appreciate.I returned to the room to meet a text from Vance on my phone. Shit, I should've taken the phone with me. He must be at the gate already.I quickly opened the text. The content I saw was far from what I'd been expecti

SOLAYNE It was just a quick peck, yet it felt like a gift straight from Santa himself.My mind went blank. Coupled with that, memories from that night surged through me; how I'd kissed him, how he'd tasted. Getting a very brief taste of him just reminded me of that. Shit.He had his eyes on me as he stepped backward. There was no humour in his gaze. It wasn't until he turned around and left with the other man that I released my breath.Breathe, Solayne. You're fine.I gathered my thoughts and turned to leave only to lock eyes with Vance. He was still in the company of some guests, but this time, his whole attention was on me.His face tightened with anger, looking like he was staring at someone that'd greatly offended him.I felt a small twinge of pain in my chest. I dropped my gaze and walked away.Reaching my table, all I wanted to do was take some cold non-alcoholic and rest, but unfortunately, my acquaintances chose that very moment to walk up to me."Solayne!" Two out of th

SOLAYNE There was no mirth in his gaze. He stood like the mean Marshall I didn't want to be around.Amariel was still there, seeming unbothered by the whole thing. I rose to my feet and faced her. "Why did you do that?"She raised a brow. "Excuse me? Do what?""Don't even try. You know what you did. You pushed me into the pool!"She narrowed her eyes and clicked her tongue. "I believe you must've hit your head during the fall. You should see a doctor."My lungs worked overtime as my chest rose and fell in heavy breaths. If it wasn't for the fact that people were much already and I was supposed to stay scandal-free, I'd have smacked the bitch in the face and pushed her right into the pool.A cold hand closed around my wrist."Come on," Marshall said calmly as he pulled me away from her.I wanted to yell at him, tell him this was all his fault. But the words froze in my throat when he took off his jacket and wrapped around me.The jacket smelt too much like him, yet in an odd way, i