Today Dinner Chapter 9

At a dinner party, my genius painter of a husband, Henry Shepherd, used his hands, hands insured for millions, to shell crabs for his young assistant, Tamara Lee. This was all to coax her into eating a few bites when she claimed she had no appetite. Meanwhile, I drank myself into a bloody mess, trying to secure investments for him. When I asked him to hand me some antacids, he refused without even looking up. “These hands are for painting. Use your own.” For ten years, he couldn’t even be bothered to change the way he treated me. That night, as I sobered up in the cold wind, I asked my lawyer to draft a divorce agreement. "Henry, in this vast, chaotic world, our paths end here," I said inwardly

Let's welcome our new CEO MR Machelin Kale" the manager shouted drawing the attention of everybody in his department Seems like the new boss was starting today, he wasn't bothered but wait!!!... That name sounded familiar, it actually ringed a bell in his head 'Machelin' Looking up from his computer he saw the face he dreaded so much... Handsome yet devilishly and brutal. One of the reasons he dreaded his high school days and memories... Machelin Kale!!! **** "Don't you get it at all Kelvin!!" He shouted as he pinned Kelvin to the wall "Get what!!! The fact you made me a freaking laughingstock and loser every where huh and please don't call me Kel" Kelvin shouted back his eyes filled with so much hatred as he looked at those sea blue eyes that caused him nightmares "Or the fact you hurt me emotionally and physically that night huh" "No!!! The fact I did those so you could notice me!!! Love me back!!" He screamed and Kelvin gasped in shock as his eyes widen Love?????!!!!

The story starts with an accident that entangles two people together. One a singer who has no real family but became too successful despite many hardships. The other is a world class doctor who used to be a world class dancer. He also had many hardships with his family after the death of his grandmother. Now they both agree to help each other defeat their upcoming problems. Of course fate has more than that for them. "I am sorry " Daniel apologized sincerely . He still wasn't able to look at her . He was astonished by her accurate hypothesis. " Look me in the eye and say it " sera told him with a serious tone. He started to gather his confidence and looked at her with his grey eyes . He started messing his brown hair and said. "I was a dumbass and you can refuse to help me . I would deserve it .I will go tell them I was lying .I am sorry . I did something unacceptable after you trusted me".As soon as he finished talking he looked away from her blue eyes. Sera had a thought and said it out loud "I never thought you were handsome till today . You look like you have done something that you could kill youself for. I will help you for two reasons . First , I am going to need your help sooner or late and you know for what . Second , you are a good person you just wanted to prove your family wrong and I know that feeling . " Sera finished and her words touched and relieved Daniel's heart . Surprisingly Dennis was the one who responded " Sera , Daniel !! Why don't you try dating for real."

Bruce Styles has a thriving career as a field agent in the FBI, a list of women at his beck and call, and great family and friends. His life is perfect until he sets his sights on Margo St. John. After Bruce had ghosted Margo's best friend and stiffed her with an exuberate dinner bill last year, she wanted nothing to do with the playboy. Thinking that if she gives him what he wants he would go away, Margo agrees to go out on a date with him. After dinner – and a one night stand, Margo resumes her life. However, Bruce has other ideas. Margo has a strange effect on him and he can't let it – or her go. When she disappears after Christmas Day, Bruce exploits every resource to locate her. What he finds is more than he bargained for.

I never dreamed of being harassed with such an admirer. It turns out that his love for me turned him into a dangerous person. Love can truly turn someone into a good or bad situation. In this case, love became cruel to me. I lose my first love and put into the dawn. Where no one can help me. No one can see me, no one knows where I am. Can someone help me out of this? I, Xencia Enclovia Murcos became a victim of his obsession. Ps. This author may do her updates every day at 9 o'clock onwards (Philippine standard time).

“Shit, she is escaping," said the one with the blue eyes, who cursed out, and grabbed the rope. Taking the vase from the table beside the window, I throw it over his head. “Get your fucking hands off,” I snapped, and I jumped out the window with the rope as my guide, and he followed. “Great, today is not just my day," I murmured as I landed on the- In a world of crimes, spies, a forbidden romance. I’m Sophie Rust, an 18 years old. College student. If I may brag a little, I would define myself as someone who is clever, stubborn, fun-loving, and adventurous. I’ve always known my parents were more than what they seemed, but never in my wildest dream did I imagine they were secret spy agents working for an underground Secret Service. Their secret world was full of danger and emotional roller coasters—a life I secretly craved. However, everything changed when I met Alexander Kova, a ruthless Russian gangster leader with a vendetta against my family. And love took an unexpected turn. Tragedy struck, at the High-Ranking official estate, leaving me as the sole survivor among the children of other spies Terrified and homeless, the Kovas, our enemies, turned into our protectors, offering me a blanket of safety. But that safety turned to nothing when a clash between the Kovas and a New York gangster family erupted, turning me into something formidable, a being with powers unimaginable. I never knew I could be the person that I have become. In this realm of power, secrets, and vengeance, our unlikely romance faces its ultimate test. As Alexander unleashes mayhem to claim what he believes is rightfully his, will their love survive the relentless storm, or will it crumble in the battle for power?

"I was just having dinner with some friends" I said causing him to let out a fake chuckle. "I heard you" he said suddenly. "Is his princess a little tease" Felix continued tauntingly before turning me around to look down at me with his eyes dark and jaw clenched. "Maybe he should know your not his" he growled out causing a shiver to run up my spine as Ezra's body pushes up against my back. Markus staring at me smirking evilly causing me to feel a bit worried. Suddenly my chin gets grabbed tightly pulling my chin up to look at Ezra. "Maybe we should teacher her who she belongs to" Ezra growled out causing me to stare into his eyes as my breathing increases with all their eyes piercing my skin. Follow Claire on her adventure to a new school after being taken from her parents. The school holds strangers who are not at all human. Will Claire discover the truth behind why she is there? Will she learn who she truly is? How will Claire go through the pain and torment from the other students due to the fact that she seems to be human. Will her tormentors become her lovers? And will she ever get to uncover the secrets of her life?

As a powerful Alpha of the East, finding his loving mate is the only reason to complete his life. And until today, Alec is still waiting, longing for his mate. But what if something extraordinary happened in there life? They found and Male Omega and... why Alec's heart drawn to him? Why an omega like him make his heart pounded just because of a kiss?

Alpha Jakob gave me the grandest bonding ceremony five years ago. I became the world's most envied woman. Five years later, I received a provocative voice message from Jakob's first love, Molly. "I just got back to the pack, and all I needed to do was to play coy with Jakob, and he came right over. Tonight, he originally prepared blue fireworks for me. I don't like blue, but I decided to give it to you since I never liked to waste. You can use it during your anniversary." The day during our fifth mate bond anniversary, I looked at the blue fireworks blooming in the night sky, quietly waiting in my seat as I faced the empty seat opposite me. Molly's provocation came again. A photo of her having a candlelight dinner with Jakob. I didn't cry, and simply submit the application to terminate my mate bond with Jakob to the pack's Elder Council. At this time, my personal assistant told me she saw someone had applied for a grand bonding ceremony. "Luna Cynthia, the bonding ceremony is prepared by Molly for herself and Alpha Jakob. It will take place seven days later. Do you wish to stop it?" "There's no need to. If this is what Jakob wants, I'll make their wish come true." Jakob was still promoting how deep his love for me was, saying that I was the woman he loved the most in his life. But he didn't know that seven days later, I would leave the pack and never return again. That night, he collapsed.

Smart, independent, and possessing a flawless face reminiscent of a Greek goddess, it turns out that these qualities have little impact on Glara's domestic life. Navigating the ship of marriage for 5 years did not make her life smooth. Her return from Japan brought a new chapter in her life. Intending to surprise her husband and child, Glara was instead shocked by her husband's behavior. She was insulted and discarded by both her husband and his family. Unprepared for the surprise she received, Glara could only surrender and chose to follow her husband's words. Not yet done with the surprises from her husband, Glara also discovered another shocking fact about the health of her only son. Glara's only son requires serious medical attention. Economic constraints bind Glara, forcing her to make decisions she had never imagined. Will Glara successfully overcome every obstacle in her life?