LOGINAnna’s breath hitched, her eyes pinned to the gold band in Anthony's hand. Her pulse hammered against her ribs—he actually did it.
“How did you get my wife’s ring?” Jake’s voice was low, his brow furrowing as he plucked the ring from Anthony’s palm. “I... I must have dropped it at the party,” Anna blurted out. Her voice climbed an octave, trembling as the lie left her lips. Jake’s jaw tightened, a vein pulsing in his temple. He forced his face to stay blank, but the grip he had on the air around him felt heavy with rage. “Thank you, kind sir,” Anna added, snatching the ring from Jake’s hand. She slid it onto her finger with shaking hands. Anthony watched her, a slow, half-smile pulling at the corner of his mouth. “I will leave you both now. Enjoy the evening,” Anthony said. He flashed Anna a sharp smirk before turning away. Her stomach performed a sickening somersault. As soon as he was out of earshot, Jake’s hand shot out, clamping around Anna's wrist. He twisted it just enough to make her wince. “What the hell was that? You actually went to a party?” “You’re hurting me!” she hissed, leaning in so their heated words stayed between them. “I went with my best friend. Am I not allowed to have a life?” “Jake!” A colleague shouted from across the room, waving enthusiastically. Jake’s expression shifted instantly. He flashed a polished, professional smile and waved back. He let go of Anna’s wrist, his eyes turning cold again. “We are talking about this the second we get home,” he muttered. He straightened his suit jacket and walked away. Anna stood frozen, her heart drumming a frantic rhythm against her chest. She scanned the crowd for Anthony, but he had vanished. A surge of heat rushed to her face—anger, fear, and something else she couldn't name. She grabbed a glass of wine from a passing tray and drained it in one gulp. The air in the room felt thick, suffocating. She needed air—or water. Stumbling down the hallway, she pushed open the door to a restroom. It was empty. She dropped her bag on the marble counter, turned the faucet to cold, and splashed her face. She leaned over the sink, watching the water drip into the drain as she fought to steady her breathing. When she finally looked up at the mirror, her heart stopped. Anthony’s reflection stood right behind her. She whirled around, her back hitting the cold edge of the sink. “What the hell are you doing?” she gasped, her voice thick with panic. “This is the ladies' room!” “Is it?” Anthony stepped closer, his boots clicking on the tile. Anna stepped back, but there was nowhere to go. Her hips pressed into the sink. “This is wrong. You can't be in here,” she whispered. As he moved into her personal space, a spark of electricity shot through her. Her skin prickled, and a sudden, sharp ache centered between her thighs. He hadn't even touched her yet. Anthony leaned in, his breath hot against her ear, sending a violent shiver down her spine. “I think you’re the one who’s lost,” he whispered. “This is the men’s room.” Anna’s eyes darted past his shoulder. Her stomach dropped as she spotted the row of urinals against the far wall. “Oh my God!” she panicked, shoving against his chest. “My mistake. I—I have to go.” She tried to bolt, but he caught her wrist. With one fluid motion, he jerked her back against him. Her chest collided with his, and their lips stopped just two inches apart. “Where do you think you’re going?” His voice was a low, velvet growl that vibrated in her chest. God, he was driving her crazy. The memories of their night together flooded back—the heat, the weight of him, the way he moved. Her breath hitched as she felt a familiar, heavy ache between her thighs. Her lace panties were already ruined, soaked through, but her mind was screaming at her to stop. “We can’t,” she slurred, her head spinning from the wine and his scent. “We’re at a party... and my husband...” “Husband?” he echoed, his eyes dancing with dark amusement. “Last I checked, you said it was an open relationship. Or did you just lie so I’d fuck you?” He smirked, leaning in closer. She barely heard his words; she was too busy inhaling the scent of expensive bourbon and musk on his skin. It was intoxicating. Her body was a traitor, leaning into him, begging for the very thing she knew she shouldn't have. “We are...” she started to protest, but he didn't let her finish. He slammed his lips against hers. The sudden contact made her gasp into his mouth, and he took advantage, his tongue sliding against hers in a slow, demanding rhythm. Anna’s eyes fluttered shut as she matched his pace, a broken moan escaping her throat and echoing off the bathroom tiles. He pulled back just an inch, his lips glistening. “You missed me, didn’t you?” Anna, completely dazed, gave a small, shaky nod. Anthony’s smirk widened. In one swift motion, he hooked his hands under her thighs and lifted her. She was weightless in his arms as he sat her on the cold marble counter. He stepped between her knees, his gaze locked onto hers, burning with heat. “Open your legs for me,” he commanded. She obeyed instantly, her knees falling apart. He grinned, clearly enjoying how quickly she folded for him. He slid his hand under the hem of her gown, his palm grazing her inner thigh. As his fingers reached the damp silk of her underwear, his grin turned into a predatory smile. “We can’t do this here,” she whispered, but her voice lacked any real conviction. She was arched toward him, her fingers digging into his shoulders. He didn't answer. Instead, he hooked his fingers into the waistband of her panties and slid them down. He picked them up and pressed the fabric to his nose, inhaling deeply as if he were taking a hit of a drug. The sight of it—the raw hunger in his eyes—made Anna bite her lip so hard she tasted copper. “I’m keeping these,” he said darkly, stuffing the silk into his back pocket. Before she could breathe, he pressed his fingers against her. She let out a sharp cry as he found her center, his thumb beginning a slow, agonizingly perfect circle over her clit. She squeezed his shoulders, her head falling back as the friction sent white-hot sparks through her nerves. He watched her face, his own breath hitching as he felt her pulse throbbing against his fingertips, his own desire straining against the fabric of his trousers. “Do you like that?” His voice was a raw, seductive growl that made her vision blur. Anna was spiralling. She wondered if her body would actually snap from the pleasure because she was so close to the edge. Suddenly, he stopped. She gasped, her lungs burning as she opened her eyes to meet his. He was already smiling, a dark, hungry look in his eyes. He didn't give her a second to breathe. He hooked his hands under her knees, spreading her legs even wider on the cold marble, and buried his face between them. The first lick of his tongue against her clit made her let out a broken whimper. He tasted her, swallowing the heat of her, his tongue working with a rhythmic, desperate intensity. He sucked and licked her pussy like it was his final meal. Anna lost her mind, her hips bucking against his face as she moaned loudly, the sound echoing off the tiles. He shoved a finger into her mouth to muffle the noise. She sucked on it frantically while he kept eating her out. When he finally pulled his face away, he crashed his lips against hers in a deep, aggressive kiss. She could taste her own juices on his tongue—salty, sweet, and intoxicating. “Please... fuck me,” she begged the second their lips parted, her voice a desperate wreck. Anthony smirked. He gripped her waist and swung her off the counter. Her legs hit the floor like jelly, barely holding her weight. “Turn around,” he ordered. She obeyed instantly, bracing her hands against the sink. He hiked her gown up, exposing her bare ass to the cool air. She was dripping, her pussy soaking wet and ready. Anthony worked his belt loose, and his dick burst out, thick and rock-hard. He reached out, his hand wrapping firmly around the back of her neck, and she whimpered at the pressure. He didn't need lube. He was so hard, and she was so wet that he slid home in one heavy, smooth thrust. Anna groaned into the mirror as he filled her completely. “My fucking God,” Anthony hissed. The sensation of her tight, wet pussy was insane. He clenched his jaw, let out a low grunt, and realized he’d have to fight to stay in control. “Yes... fuck me. I’m your slut. Fuck me, Daddy,” she gasped as he began to move. He didn't hold back. He slammed his dick into her with a violent, steady pace. The sound of his balls slapping against her ass filled the small room. They didn't care who was in the hallway; the risk only made the sex better. “Look at yourself,” he groaned, his hand tightening on her neck as he forced her to look at their reflection. “Look at my dick going in and out of your fucking pussy.” The sight of it—his dick disappearing inside her over and over—pushed her over the edge. “Yes! Please... make me cum. I’m about to cum, please!” She sounded like a desperate hole, begging for him to finish her. Anthony picked up the pace, his thrusts becoming faster and harder, driving deep into her. “I’m cumming,” he growled. He pulled his dick out at the last second, grunting as he stroked himself off, his cum hitting the floor as they both breathed heavily. Anthony took a moment to recover, his eyes traveling over her disheveled hair and flushed skin. He smirked at how thoroughly fucked she looked. He cleaned himself up and stepped toward her, adjusting his suit. “Are you good?” he asked, his voice returning to that smooth, dangerous silk. Anna nodded, a dazed, happy smile on her lips. He leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to her mouth. “You should go now,” he whispered. “Your husband might be looking for you.” She nodded again, smoothed her dress, and walked out of the bathroom. Anthony watched the door swing shut. He had finally found someone who matched his freak, and he wasn't letting her go anytime soon.Anna’s eyes widened in sheer horror as a thick, crimson stream of blood began to slip rapidly from Anthony's wrist. A sharp gasp tore from her throat, and she screamed, the sound laced with a heavy, tearful panic."Why would you do that?!" Anna cried out, stumbling forward to close the distance between them.Anthony didn't even seem to notice the pain. His gaze was entirely locked onto her, glassy and desperate. "You won’t leave me... will you?""Anthony, this is absolute insanity! You are mad!" she sobbed, her hands shaking violently as she looked at the growing pool of blood."You won’t leave me... would you?"Suddenly, his knees buckled. The powerful, commanding man collapsed onto the floor, sinking to his knees as tears rolled down his hollow eyes. He looked up at her, utterly broken. "Please, Anna," he choked out, his chest heaving so violently it felt as though his heart might burst right through his ribs. "I am nothing without you."Anna stood frozen, completely terrified. She
Anna sat on the cold stone curb by the roadside, her fingers trembling as she scrolled through the contacts on her phone. Name after name flashed across the screen, but with each swipe, a heavy, crushing realization settled into her chest. There was no one. There was absolutely no one in her life she could actually call for help.Anthony had been her entire world. He had systematically become everything she had, and now she was entirely stranded. Why did I let myself become so dependent on him? she thought bitterly, burying her face in her hands. Who do I call now? Where do I even go?"This is so fucked up," she whispered to the empty street, a tear escaping her eye. "Why is this happening to me?" Just when she thought she had finally found a sliver of genuine happiness, it had been ripped away, leaving her with nothing but ghosts and lies.Then, a desperate thought crossed her mind. It felt reckless, even stupid, but she had no other choice. With a numb thumb, she pulled up Jake’s co
"Hey, let me go!" Sasha shrieked, twisting violently against the metal cuffs biting into her wrists. The officers held her fast, ignoring her frantic struggles. "I didn't do anything!"Her desperate gaze scanned the area until it clashed with Anthony's cold stare. The panic on her face hardened into sheer malice. "You got them here, didn't you?"Anthony stepped closer, his jaw tight. "Why did you do it, Sasha? Why did you try to kill me?""I don't know anything about that," she snapped, tilting her chin up defensively."Don't bother denying it," Anthony replied, his voice flat. "I have all the evidence I need."Sasha's furious scowl slowly dissolved, twisting into a sharp, wicked smile. A breathless laugh escaped her lips. "You got lucky. That bullet was meant for you.""Why?""Are you seriously asking me that question?" she mocked, her eyes flashing with venom. "After everything you and your family put me through, you deserve to die. It's just too bad that woman was the unfortunate o
"Anna, I..." Anthony reached out, his hand hovering in the tense space between them."Why, Anthony?" Anna interrupted, her voice cracking as the first tears spilled over her lashes. She took a step back, shaking her head in sheer disbelief. "Why did you let my mother’s murderer walk right out of prison?""Anna, listen to me. Let me explain," Anthony pleaded, stepping forward to close the distance. "I don’t believe Naomi did it. The pieces don't fit."A bitter, hysterical scoff escaped Anna’s throat. "Really? You don’t think she did it? She had every single reason in the world to kill my mom!""Anna, you need to trust me on this," Anthony pressed, his expression entirely serious as he desperately tried to catch her gaze. "Naomi didn’t do it. If she were the one who pulled that trigger, I would have personally ensured she faced the ultimate punishment. You know I would.""Then who did it?" Anna demanded, wiping her cheeks with the back of her hand. "Who took her from me?"Anthony opened
The bedroom was silent, saved only for the rhythmic, gentle sound of Anna’s breathing. She had already fallen deeply asleep, her head resting securely against Anthony’s chest. Moving with absolute, painstaking caution, Anthony slowly slipped out from beneath her weight. He carefully adjusted the pillows to ensure she wouldn't wake up before gently gliding across the floor toward the counter.His eyes locked onto her bag. With a racing heart, he reached inside and pulled out Stella’s worn diary. He stared at the cover for a long moment, wondering if he should open it.Finally, he flipped it open.The initial pages were entirely filled with Stella’s mundane, personal thoughts, so he kept rapidly turning the pages over, searching. Suddenly, his eyes caught the exact passage he was looking for. Stella’s neat handwriting stared back at him:Will I eternally be punished by God for failing Anna? She isn't my biological daughter, but she will always be mine. Her real mother, Annabel, was so i
"You heard me perfectly clearly, Anthony," his father said, his voice deadly calm as he stepped into the light. "Stella is not Anna’s mother.""Stop talking bullshit!" Anthony roared, his fingers clenching into tight, dangerous fists at his sides. "You don’t know what the hell you're talking about. She is Anna’s mom!"A harsh, jagged laugh tore from his father’s chest. The old man shook his head, thoroughly amused by his son's explosive denial. "You can blindly believe whatever you want to believe, Anthony, but she isn't. And I didn't kill her." Annoyance suddenly laced his voice as his posture stiffened. "And besides... how exactly did your mother react when she first laid eyes on Anna? She was completely paralyzed with shock, wasn't she?"Anthony’s eyes stretched wide, the breath hitching in his throat. "What... what the hell do you mean by that?""Nothing," his father whispered, a twisted, mocking grin stretching across his face. "Just that the girl vividly reminds your mother of h
"You can hear me clearly, Mrs. Anna. I want to see what you have prepared for this meeting," Anthony said. His voice was clipped, cutting through the silence of the room. Anna froze. Her heart hammered against her ribs. What was she supposed to present? She looked around the long table, her pul
"I am sorry I am late," Anthony said, sliding into his chair. Opposite him, Mr. Jeffery didn't look up; he simply deepened the scowl etched into his face."I have been sitting here for over thirty minutes," Mr. Jeffery muttered, his voice dropping to a low, sharp edge. "You have never shown up to a
“Wa...wait... wh... what?” Jake stuttered, his face twisting. “What is yours?” Anthony’s eyes turned pitch-black as he loomed over him, casting a long shadow.“You heard me loud and clear. Don’t you dare get close to what belongs to me,” Anthony growled. Jake scoffed and stumbled back a step, wipin
Anthony’s pen beat a frantic rhythm against the table. He leaned back, his eyes darting toward the door as he anxiously waited for Anna to enter his office. He hadn’t seen her at her workstation earlier, so he had told Bella to send the morning reports to Anna instead. A sharp knock sounded on the







