Todos os capítulos de Sweet Temptation: Capítulo 51 - Capítulo 60

(Richard's POV)The moment the plane touched down, I felt my chest tighten again.I kept my head low as the other passengers stood and began pulling down their luggage from the overhead compartments. My face had become familiar in elite circles over the years, so I had covered my face with a mask to ensure no one would recognize me.The soft buzz of conversations filled the cabin, but I barely heard any of it. My mind was somewhere else entirely.On the mess I had created.I adjusted the black face cap lower over my eyes and pulled the hood of my dark sweatshirt further forward. Even though nobody was paying attention to me, I was afraid someone would recognize me.I was not supposed to be here.Yet here I was.I grabbed my duffel bag and stepped out of the plane quickly, blending into the crowd as I moved through the airport terminal. My beard had grown over the past few weeks and the glasses I wore changed my appearance enough to avoid immediate recognition. Still, I hated every

(Richard's POV)“Stay away from me!” Jessica cried hysterically.Blood was still dripping from her arm where she had ripped out the IV needle, staining the white sheets beneath her. Her breathing came out ragged and uneven as tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.My chest tightened painfully.“Jessica please calm down—”“Don’t tell me to calm down!” she screamed. “You monster. You kidnapped me!”Her voice cracked badly at the last words.I took a cautious step forward.She immediately grabbed the lamp from the bedside table and pointed it toward me with trembling hands.“I swear to God, Richard, if you come any closer I'll stab you—”“Jessica. Please drop the lamp.”“NO!” She yelled and before I could react she threw the lamp across the room, shattering loudly against the wall beside me.Jack and two guards rushed inside immediately after hearing the noise.Jessica looked around wildly like she was searching for an escape route.Then suddenly she jumped off the bed and bolted t

(Anna's POV)The moment I stepped into the house, I knew I was angry.No.Not angry.I was furious. I stormed into the house, my shoes thumping hard against the marble floor as I walked inside the mansion, my chest rising and falling heavily.I couldn't believe him.A date?He was actually out on a date.The image of him smiling at another woman suddenly flashed inside my head and my stomach twisted violently.I immediately shook the thought away.No.I wasn't jealous.Infact I didn't care.I had absolutely no right to be jealous.What exactly was I expecting from him anyway?He's a grown man who can make whatever decision he wanted.Besides he's single, very handsome and very very wealthy.Of course women would want him.They'll literally do anything just to hook up with him.And of course he had every right to date whoever he wanted.So why did it feel like someone was squeezing my heart painfully inside my chest?I gripped my car keys tightly as I climbed the staircase toward my ro

(Anna's POV)The moment Alex ended the call, I noticed his mood changed.His eyes darkened and his shoulders became tense.I knew immediately something was wrong.I sat up slowly on the couch and watched him as he slipped the phone back into his pocket."Alex?"He blinked and looked at me."Is everything alright?" I asked softly."Yes." He answered immediately.I knew he was lying.Anyone else would have believed him. But not me.I had spent enough time around him to recognize when he was hiding something.And right now?He was definitely hiding something.I wanted to probe more, but I stopped myself.If it was something important, he would tell me.Eventually.I stood up from the couch and walked toward him.The air between us immediately changed.My heartbeat quickened as his gaze dropped briefly to my lips.Slowly, I wrapped my arms around his neck.Neither of us spoke.We both knew exactly what had almost happened before the phone call interrupted us.The memory alone made heat ru

(Richard's POV)For one terrifying second, I forgot how to breathe as my heart slammed violently against my ribs.What was my father doing here of all places?How did he even find me?A thousand possibilities raced through my mind at once.I forced my expression to remain calm.Years of business negotiations had taught me how to perfectly mask my emotions."Dad?"I forced a smile. "This is a surprise."My father studied me carefully."I could say the same thing."His voice remained calm.I swallowed hard."What brings you all the way here?" I asked again.Before answering, he glanced toward Karl."Karl, give us a few minutes."Karl immediately nodded. "Of course, sir."He quietly left the room, shutting the door softly behind him Now it was just the two of us in the room.There was a long stretch of silence.I knew my father well enough to understand that he hadn't flown all the way here for small talk.Then he finally spoke."Where is Jessica?"My heart skipped.I kept my face perfe