Mag-log inI drove away from the scene slowly, a satisfied smile still playing on my lips.The road blurred a bit as I replayed everything in my head. Weeks ago, I had called a hacker and told him to dig into the restaurant footage from that night I supposedly died. The very footage that would allow me to ruin Christian and finish him off.My phone buzzed with a message; he had the footage and had placed it on a USB drive. I turned the car toward the address he sent.I stopped my car upon arriving.The place was a simple garage tucked in a quiet neighborhood, with tools scattered everywhere. A young guy, barely out of his teens, sat next to a laptop. He looked up when I walked in.“Miss Mia!” he said, and I nodded. He didn’t waste time; he turned the screen toward me and pressed play. The footage rolled, playing everything from that night. I couldn’t help but grin, wide with anger and delight.It was... perfect, clear as day."The drive," I asked, stretching out my hand. He unplugged it and plac
My phone rang while I was sorting some papers at my desk; staring at the screen, I raised a brow.What does this bastard want now? I thought, and picked up.Christian’s voice came through, weak and desperate; this made me grin. “Mia… please come save me. They got me. I'm in the old factory, east side. I’m begging you.”I softened my tone right away. “Christian? Oh my God, what happened? Hold on, I’m coming, okay? Just stay for me. I’ll be there soon.” My voice dripped with worry; I even added a little sniff, like I was holding back tears."Please come, I can't hold on anymore," he begged, and this made my eyes brighten."Florida, get my car ready!" I yelled, so he could hear from the other end of the phone."Don't worry, I'm on my way," I added, and hung up the call. I stared at my phone for a second and clicked my tongue; my eyes were icy cold."Seems like Mina has already taught him a lesson. I should have done this sooner."A slow smile spread across my face. Then I laughed, light
"Your pass," the bodyguard asked, and Mina stopped in her tracks. She clenched her jaw and immediately reached for her bag, pulling out the golden card.Staring at it, the bodyguard bowed down instantly. "Forgive me for my insolence; I didn't know you wer—""Shhhhh," she said, and lifted her gaze, glaring coldly at him."It's settled for now, but do not try this later," she said coldly and walked on, stepping into the dim underground site without flinching.Thick cigarette smoke mixed with the metallic smell of blood hung heavy in the air. She should have been scared; instead, she inhaled it and a smile curled to her lips."Nothing beats home," she mumbled under her breath, stepping forward while broken glass crunched under her heels, swaying her hips.When the receptionist sighted her, she immediately left her desk and rushed to her."What brings Madam here?" she asked, and Mina stopped in her tracks; she glared at the female."So, can I come uninvited?" she asked coldly, and the rec
"I can't rememb—"His lips crashed onto mine before I could finish. Warm and so soft, I forgot how to breathe.My hands tightened on his shirt, pulling him down instead of pushing away. My cheeks reddened as his body pressed closer, heavy and solid over me. God, why did this feel so right?Vincent pulled back just a little, his eyes dark and locked on mine. "Remember now?" he whispered, his voice husky. His thumb stroked my bottom lip, slow and teasing. I shivered, biting back another whimper.My heart was racing so fast I thought it might burst."Vincent... this is crazy," I muttered, but my fingers traced the open edges of his shirt anyway; his skin was warm as I tried my fingertip on his abs. He smirked, that little smile that always made my stomach twist."You started it last time," he said, dipping his head to kiss along my jaw. His mouth sent sparks down my neck, my arms, everywhere. I squirmed, adjusting how I held my leg."I was drugged," I breathed, but the excuse sounded wea
"Aren't you gay?" I snapped, and he froze."Gay? Do I fucking look gay?" he snapped, and I looked away."Who knows? I can't even remember that night," I mumbled, but shut my lips, and he raised a brow."Then I will make you remember," he mumbled."What did you say?" I snapped, and his gaze locked onto mine."Hmm."He didn't continue, and I sucked down on my bottom lip...I just stayed there quietly, but Vincent's gaze was still focused on me."What do you want?" I snapped, and he raised a brow."Hmm?" he said, and a sigh escaped from my lips."Why do you keep staring at me?" I said, and a smile curled on his lips. It made my heart skip a beat, and I looked away immediately, coughing uncontrollably."How did you know I was also staring?" he asked, and my heart immediately began to beat fast! I was also staring at him, because who the hell did I think he was?"Oh, we have arrived," I said, pointing ahead.He didn't add any more words and just looked ahead...As the car stopped, I froze,
"Do you want to go together?" Sloane asked, gently opening the car door for the kids."No, you should take them home, I will go with Vincent. I have some stuff I want to talk about with him," I said. She nodded and I turned to leave but then she grabbed my wrist."The paramedic said you fainted from shock. Is there something you want to tell me?" She asked, her gaze boring straight into my eyes. It felt like she could see my soul.I looked down and gently pressed her hands. "I'm okay! Really," I said to her and lifted my gaze. "If there is anything, I would surely tell you about it," I said and a smile curled to her lips."Okay, text me if you will be coming home," she said and I nodded. I watched as she drove off and sighed in relief before rushing off to Vincent's car. As I pushed the door open I glared at him."Since when did you know Mia was back?" I asked straight to the point and he just looked up, locking his gaze on me."Did you know all this while? Earlier you gave me Mia's f
I could feel myself being carried in his arms. “Don't fall asleep, listen to my voice,” his bold, warm voice came, and I groaned. My skin burned. I wanted to voice out, but nothing came out from my throat except a sharp pain.My lashes fluttered and slowly began to close....the next second, I could
LAURA'S POV"I didn't expect this place at all," I said, forcing a smile."Well, anything for you, my love," Christian said. I looked down and gently cut the meat into pieces, but stiffened as I felt his intense gaze on me."Is anything wrong?" I asked, raising my head to stare at him, and he shook
“I’m full,” I said, and Evelyn gently rested her hand on my hair.“I hope Caspian didn’t disrupt your appetite?” she asked, and I forced a smile. “Definitely not!” I replied.Evelyn didn’t push further and let me go. As I walked off, the smile on my face darkened. I slammed the door shut and stared
Hearing her words, I didn't tremble, because she was only making assumptions and wasn't sure of her words.“Are you even okay in the head?” I asked her straight, and her smile fell.“What do you mean?” she asked, stepping closer in anger, but my left hand stretched out, stopping her midway.“You do







