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1,952,811	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1952763}'	Yes	2024-08-01 19:12	active	1201	1494713791139583	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	My boyfriend Savage accused me of sleeping with his brother Venom and then marrying my best friend.<br /> But he didn't know I was pregnant at the time.<br /> Now I have a 17-year-old son that I love more than my own life. But Savage came back.<br /> "Piper, rumor has it that the VP Savage is back for his woman who he should never have left."<br /> "Who would that be?" I asked.<br /> "You, Piper."<br /> "Mom, what should we do?"<br /> I smiled, "Call Venom."<br /> This could very well mean a war between them.<br /> <br /> Chapter 1: Piper<br /> My name is Piper. I'm called a lot of names. I am a social worker that works with hard to place kids who are often in trouble with the law, and no one wants in their homes. I have worked with MC's who have members that are married but unable to have children and have chosen to become foster parents.<br /> I am one of three women who will work with the MC's. I have a 17—year—old son that I love more than my own life. He has never seen his father. In fact, his father denied him and accused me of sleeping with his brother.<br /> Venom who was 18 at the time. My best friend Kelly lied to Savage because she wanted him for herself. Venom helped me when Savage left me, and he has helped raise Zack. I hate men, I have a heart of stone now. I have no use for them. I especially hate that ex—friend of mine.<br /> I was on a home visit to a club member of the Red Devil MC when I was told that the Wild Wolf MC had moved back to town and that their club is just down the road from my cabin. Tammy the foster parent said, "Piper, rumor has it the VP, Savage is back for his woman, the woman he should never have left."<br /> "Who would that be I asked?"<br /> "You, Piper."<br /> "They are saying that word is out that you are off—limits. You belong to him."<br /> "Well Tammy, don't worry. That was 10 years ago when we were in school. He left me I didn't leave him remember."<br /> "He choose to marry Kelly and leave me and his son in the cold."<br /> "I know Piper and I'm sorry that happened. None of us could believe that he did that. That he believed that shameless girl and thought that you would cheat on him with his own brother."<br /> "I looked down and said, there is one more thing. His club is also taking over your favorite bar."<br /> "That is the only good bar to dance. That is not going to stop us from going out right" I asked smiling?<br /> "Nope, we are still going dancing."<br /> "Got to go to my next visit talk to you later." I said getting into my car and driving away. I had to pull over at a small park as the tears were flowing. He is back. I hate him.<br /> You still love him, and you know it my mind said. I wiped the tears away and hardened my heart. The whole town will know soon. We are not that big. I started my car and drove to my next visit.<br /> Again, I heard all about Savage. I listened but said nothing. Laurie said "have you heard the news?"<br /> "Your boyfriend is back in town."<br /> I kept a straight face and said "he is just that. An old boyfriend and I don't care. He needs to stay away from me."<br /> " I heard he divorced Kelly one month later and cut her off."<br /> " Not my problem" I said. Completed the visits and scheduled my next one before getting in my car. I need to fight. Then I remember I have a fight in a few days.<br /> I started my car and drove to the cabin. How am I going to tell Zack that is father's club moved back to town? As for telling everyone he was back in town to claim his woman, that is a laugh.<br /> I remember the day he accessed me of cheating with his brother. We were both in shock. But what hurt the most was when he took my ex—best friend as his wife.<br /> Then he threw in my face Kelly was having his child. My child was not his. He yelled in front of all our friends that his brother was the father of my child.<br /> Are friends were in shock. Beast his friend and president of the MC kept telling Savage he was making a big mistake.<br /> But savage refused to listen to him. I stopped going out, I withdrew and cried all the time. The only one who understood what I was going through was Tara.<br /> If it was not for her I would not be where I am today. It has been 10 years since I even saw or talked to any of them. I just got my life back together again.<br /> No they are back. I hate Savage and Kelly. I hater her family. Especially her sister. She backed Kelly's lie about seeing me and Savages brother togeather.<br /> I just need to stay away from them. Zack hates his father. We told him the truth of why is dad is not here, why is uncle is helping to raise him.<br /> My son is the most important thing to me. Zack and his friends keep me sane. But right now I feel like I am unraveling again. Like I want to grab Zack and run.<br /> But, I can't do that. I need to pull myself togeather, show no emotions but hate. Hate for Savage and Kelly. To keep that wall around me that keeps men out.<br /> Chapter 2: Savage<br /> I am back in the same town as my club that I left 10 years ago. I am the VP of the Wild Wolf MC. This is the town where all my problems started at a teenage boy. A boy who believed a lying b1tch over the girl I loved. The girl that had my son. The girl who is a woman now.<br /> I hate women and believe they are good for one things. Their bodies. I will never make them my Valkyrie, my old lady. Only one can have the position now. Since divorcing my lying ex—wife, Piper is the only woman who can tame me.<br /> Most of the women in my club know better than to approach me. And the men. They all knew now that we returned that if they ever hear the name Piper introduced to them or she is pointed out to them she is mine. She has always been mine and she is hands—off to them all.<br /> They also know that I have a son. What they don't know is that I left her. Of course, the rumors will spread, and I am sure they will hear everything. They also know that I have a brother one—year—old than myself, and we hate each other.<br /> I did call him when we arrived in town. He told me to stay away from Piper. I heard that he helped her after I left town and that he helped raise my son. He did what I was supposed to do but was not man enough to.<br /> My brother also told me in no certain terms I am not to approach him in public or any bar we both might be in. He called me a worthless and cheating dirtbag.<br /> There is going to be a war in town and not between biker clubs but my brother, myself, Kelly, Piper and Zack. I did forget to tell you that Kelly is a club shameless girl. She really lowered herself.<br /> Then he looked at me and said.<br /> "You are my VP but since you threw Piper away, I am going to try and catch her for myself."<br /> I growled at him, and he said "Savage, you through her away you can't get mad because I or any other man wants her for themselves."<br /> "You could have had the best but ended up with the bottom of the barrel."<br /> "We have been friends throughout high school. Every one of us wanted a chance with Piper but she had eyes only for you."<br /> "Now we all get the chance to try and catch her for ourselves and believe me when I say this. Whoever catches Piper this time we plan to drag her to the alter so fast your head will spin."<br /> "If it is me, I will claim her in front of the club and put a ring on her after the claiming. We will be married the following month. I am just giving you a fair warning."<br /> I had been warned by the president and my best friend. He wants Piper. He always has but he never tried to go for her after she and I started dating. Now that I threw her away, she was now open game.<br /> Anyone of the men could try to earn her trust and claim her for their own woman. I knew that Beast would have been the one she dated if I had not moved into this town and started at the high school.<br /> I also knew that he would be the one she would date if she wasn't dating anyone now. I was sitting drinking a beer when Beast said "let's go, Savage, we need to go to the store and get food and drinks in the club."<br /> "We also need to buy cleaning supplies."<br /> "Fine,"<br /> "oh and we are going to have to contact a cleaning company to come in and help get this place into shape. I have a list of what the cleaning crew will need. They will come in once a week and clean our bedrooms and occasionally cook for the clubhouse."<br /> "Fine let's head to Walmart."<br /> As I walked outside and got on my bike, I saw the van and two prospects waiting inside. We started our bikes and pulled out onto the road and headed to town.<br /> I hate shopping but I hoped to see Piper. But, I doubt that is going to happen. People that have talked to us say that Piper changed.<br /> She changed 10 years ago and not for the better. She does not date, and spends all her time with her son and his friends. She does go out sometimes, but not often.<br /> They say that Piper is a hard worker but can be rude if she is bothered. She spends time at my brothers MC and they all respect her.<br /> But, since I left and married Kelly she hates me and Kelly. I don't blame her, after I calmed down I hate Kelly. Gossip is that Piper would rather kill me as to look at me.<br /> I asked about my son. Several people tell me not to even go there. He does not ever want to see or meet me. He hates me as much as Piper does.<br /> He says my brother has been more of a father, which is the truth. I did throw my son away. For a lying girl.<br /> Chapter 3: Beast See's Piper<br /> I decided to stop at Wal—Mart before heading home. It was going to be a nice weekend and Zack and his buddies asked to have a cookout and fire this weekend. I bought the food he asked for along with other things that I needed. He stated that a few friends were putting tents up and I was ok with that.<br /> I was just grabbing paper plates and napkins the last of the items I needed when I saw the back of the cuts. Four men wearing Wild Wolf cuts. I threw the items into the card and turned to walk the opposite way when I saw a man leaning against the shelf.<br /> I slowly looked up and saw how he had an 8 pack, muscled arms, and a handsome face. He looked familiar.<br /> "Excuse me but you are in my way I said in a hard voice."<br /> " I don't think so, Piper."<br /> " Who are you I asked?"<br /> " Now is that any way to talk to the first boy who would have been your boyfriend if Savage had not moved to town."<br /> " Beast I don't care if it is you. I want nothing to do with any of you so get out of my way right now."<br /> "You have changed Piper. You are even more beautiful but you are one angry cold—hearted woman now."<br /> "Ya, and who's fault is that? Blame your no good cheating, lying VP. Now I would appreciate it if you would not talk to me again."<br /> I walked around him and continued to walk toward the front of the store to pay for my purchase and go home. Well dam, I thought. Savage did more damage to her then I thought. He really broke her heart. And she has built one wall around herself. I walked quickly up to the front and followed her outside to her car.<br /> "Look, Piper, I'm not Savage. I know he hurt you. I looked at him and growled yelling:"<br /> "I hate him so much. I can't stand the sight of him. I will never forget what he did to me. He doesn't remember as he moved on. So be it."<br /> "He is the reason I hate men. He is the reason I have a heart of stone. He is the reason I exist and don't live. I exist by working helping children who have no one."<br /> "I have a heart of stone but for children. I have no time for men and do not want to date. I have my son Zack who is 15 now. You do remember I was 15 years old when I had him."<br /> "I am now 25. Savage was 17 years old then. Did you forget what else did he do to me to make him hate him so much? He left me at the altar and married my best friend. and denied our child."<br /> "He spent a night with her once and she told him she was pregnant. Then she told him that I cheated on him with his brothe! She’s a liar!"<br /> "Now he is sorry. He lost three of the most important people. Me, his son, and his on relative his brother over her lies. He won't forgive him either."<br /> "I have all I need in my life now. I have my son, who I will kill for, I also have my wolf, and my cabin at the edge of the woods, my car and motorcycle."<br /> " Yes, I ride a bike in my free time. I also am the adopted sister of the president of the Freedom Riders and your clubs hated enemy."<br /> " And now he has given me another reason to hate him more. Your club has taken over my favorite bar. He just continues to build my hate for him and your club more and more."<br /> " What else can he do to make me hate him and your club Beast?"<br /> " Stay away from me and my son all of you. And tell that man if and when I chose to date it will never be a member of your club it will be a member of my brother's club."<br /> " To be precise, it will be my brother's VP Psycho. He has waited for me for 10 years now. And he said he will continue to wait. So screw you, Savage and your club, I then turned and got in my Kia Journey and started it backing out and driving out of the parking lot never looking back."<br /> I drove home not realizing the tears flowing down my face. As I pulled into the driveway my son ran out to meet me. He took one look at me running over and opening my door.<br /> "Mom, what is wrong?"<br /> " Your dad and his club moved back to town. I saw their president Beast at Walmart."<br /> I looked at Zack and he put his arms around me.<br /> " He might want to take you away from me."<br /> " Never, that man deserted us and denied that he was my father. Mom, I will never leave you for him. I know you might want to meet him someday."<br /> " I don't want to meet him. Uncle Venom raised me to me he is my father."<br /> " Oh, Zack it hurts. My heart hurts so much. How could he believe her lies? How could he not want us?"<br /> " I don't know mom but you will always have me. Come on let's go into the cabin and I will make you a cup of coffee."<br /> He had his arms wrapped around me as we walked into the cabin and past his friends. They looked at him with concern.<br /> I shook my head and nodded toward the door. They walked out waiting for me. I made mom her coffee and told her I would get the groceries. I walked out the door shutting it and looked at my friends with anger.<br /> "I told them what my mom said."<br /> "That dirtbag needs to stay from your mom. His club has caused enough problems. Now your mom's company has to clean their clubhouse once a week."<br /> Chapter 4: Arriving at The Wolf Rider MC<br /> I was shocked when Donna and Elizabeth told me who had contracted with us to clean their clubhouse once a week.<br /> "You can do this Piper."<br /> "Just remember your hate for him and the club and do what you do best, clean."<br /> "Alright,"<br /> I sighed. We walked into the clubhouse and Beast met us.<br /> "Piper, what are you doing here?"<br /> "One of my girls got sick so I am covering for her. I am part—owner of the company. I am here to clean nothing more. Now let us get started so we can get out of here."<br /> "Fine we will stay out of your way."<br /> I turned around as did the members of the club when they heard her name. She is even more beautiful than when she was 15 years old. She doesn't even look like she had a kid.<br /> The men looked at me and said. "That's your woman?" I nodded my head. She didn't look at any of us.<br /> Let's start upstairs and work our way down I heard her say. I watched as she walked up the stairs. The women were up there for about two hours before they started down here. They started in the kitchen and worked their way out to our bar.<br /> I watched her work, and she was very efficient. When they were finished, she looked at Beast and said.<br /> "They will be here every Friday if that is fine with you."<br /> " That's fine."<br /> "We have agreed on coming in for special events when given a two—week notice."<br /> "Great that will work out fine. See you next week "<br /> I said. "No, you won't. My girl should be back by then."<br /> I turned to walk away when he called my name. I turned and looked at him.<br /> "I want to see my son."<br /> I laughed, "son?"<br /> "You don't have a son, or did you forget?"<br /> "Besides, he doesn't want to see you." I then said. "Stay away from me." I turned and walked out of the door.<br /> "Sounds like your woman hates your guts Savage one of the members" said.<br /> "I guess she does and she has a right to."<br /> I sat back down drinking my beer. I looked over at Kelly sitting across the room with a smug smile on her face. I called one of the new prospects over, one that had scars on his face and Kelly continues to refuse to give him head. I said I'm about to give you a gift. He looked at me funny.<br /> "Kelly get over it. You want to put a smug look on your face."<br /> "Get down on your knees and give him head now."<br /> "No, I don't want to do him."<br /> "You will do what you are told now give him head."<br /> We all watched as she was forced to give the prospect head. When she was finished, I said," take her to a room and do her any way you want."<br /> "Anyway, I want?" he asked<br /> "Anyway, you want."<br /> I watched as the prospect pulled her out of the bar screaming.<br /> Every time I see that smug look on her face, I make her pay. Now she will pay every time my woman looks at me with hate in her eyes or I see her with another male.<br /> I make her do the men she refuses to do. She has begged me many times not to make her do them, but I don't care. Instead of marrying her I should have married Piper. Now I have nothing but Piper's hate.<br /> I don't even have my son. The son that lying girl said belonged to my brother. "Hey Savage,"<br /> "What."<br /> "We just saw you down the road working on a bike accept instead of blonde hair you had black."<br /> I looked up and said, "what did you say?"<br /> "We just saw a teenage boy who looks just like you, but he has black hair instead of blonde."<br /> Could it be my son? "Where?"<br /> "How far down the road?"<br /> "About 10 miles down the road going toward town."<br /> I thought about riding down that way but decided not to. He most likely was gone by now. I keep hearing every say they see a kid that looks like me.<br /> I have not seen him, but again I have not stepped foot out of the club that often since I have been back in town. I am sure that I will soon meet my son.<br /> But I also have a feeling the meeting will not be good. Everyone in this town knows what I had done and said. When we moved our club back to town I was given hateful looks.<br /> Then I would hear, "How is Piper going to handle me be and Kelly being back in town. And how is Pipers son going to deal with Savage's and Kelly's son or daughter?"<br /> "Other times I heard if Savage and Kelly have a son we can place bets that Pipers son and that boy will be going head to head and Pipers son will hate him just as much as he hates his father."	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1,952,734	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	No	2024-08-01 19:12	active	1201	457468177102552	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	My boyfriend Savage accused me of sleeping with his brother Venom and then marrying my best friend.<br /> But he didn't know I was pregnant at the time.<br /> Now I have a 17-year-old son that I love more than my own life. But Savage came back.<br /> "Piper, rumor has it that the VP Savage is back for his woman who he should never have left."<br /> "Who would that be?" I asked.<br /> "You, Piper."<br /> "Mom, what should we do?"<br /> I smiled, "Call Venom."<br /> This could very well mean a war between them.<br /> <br /> Chapter 1: Piper<br /> My name is Piper. I'm called a lot of names. I am a social worker that works with hard to place kids who are often in trouble with the law, and no one wants in their homes. I have worked with MC's who have members that are married but unable to have children and have chosen to become foster parents.<br /> I am one of three women who will work with the MC's. I have a 17—year—old son that I love more than my own life. He has never seen his father. In fact, his father denied him and accused me of sleeping with his brother.<br /> Venom who was 18 at the time. My best friend Kelly lied to Savage because she wanted him for herself. Venom helped me when Savage left me, and he has helped raise Zack. I hate men, I have a heart of stone now. I have no use for them. I especially hate that ex—friend of mine.<br /> I was on a home visit to a club member of the Red Devil MC when I was told that the Wild Wolf MC had moved back to town and that their club is just down the road from my cabin. Tammy the foster parent said, "Piper, rumor has it the VP, Savage is back for his woman, the woman he should never have left."<br /> "Who would that be I asked?"<br /> "You, Piper."<br /> "They are saying that word is out that you are off—limits. You belong to him."<br /> "Well Tammy, don't worry. That was 10 years ago when we were in school. He left me I didn't leave him remember."<br /> "He choose to marry Kelly and leave me and his son in the cold."<br /> "I know Piper and I'm sorry that happened. None of us could believe that he did that. That he believed that shameless girl and thought that you would cheat on him with his own brother."<br /> "I looked down and said, there is one more thing. His club is also taking over your favorite bar."<br /> "That is the only good bar to dance. That is not going to stop us from going out right" I asked smiling?<br /> "Nope, we are still going dancing."<br /> "Got to go to my next visit talk to you later." I said getting into my car and driving away. I had to pull over at a small park as the tears were flowing. He is back. I hate him.<br /> You still love him, and you know it my mind said. I wiped the tears away and hardened my heart. The whole town will know soon. We are not that big. I started my car and drove to my next visit.<br /> Again, I heard all about Savage. I listened but said nothing. Laurie said "have you heard the news?"<br /> "Your boyfriend is back in town."<br /> I kept a straight face and said "he is just that. An old boyfriend and I don't care. He needs to stay away from me."<br /> " I heard he divorced Kelly one month later and cut her off."<br /> " Not my problem" I said. Completed the visits and scheduled my next one before getting in my car. I need to fight. Then I remember I have a fight in a few days.<br /> I started my car and drove to the cabin. How am I going to tell Zack that is father's club moved back to town? As for telling everyone he was back in town to claim his woman, that is a laugh.<br /> I remember the day he accessed me of cheating with his brother. We were both in shock. But what hurt the most was when he took my ex—best friend as his wife.<br /> Then he threw in my face Kelly was having his child. My child was not his. He yelled in front of all our friends that his brother was the father of my child.<br /> Are friends were in shock. Beast his friend and president of the MC kept telling Savage he was making a big mistake.<br /> But savage refused to listen to him. I stopped going out, I withdrew and cried all the time. The only one who understood what I was going through was Tara.<br /> If it was not for her I would not be where I am today. It has been 10 years since I even saw or talked to any of them. I just got my life back together again.<br /> No they are back. I hate Savage and Kelly. I hater her family. Especially her sister. She backed Kelly's lie about seeing me and Savages brother togeather.<br /> I just need to stay away from them. Zack hates his father. We told him the truth of why is dad is not here, why is uncle is helping to raise him.<br /> My son is the most important thing to me. Zack and his friends keep me sane. But right now I feel like I am unraveling again. Like I want to grab Zack and run.<br /> But, I can't do that. I need to pull myself togeather, show no emotions but hate. Hate for Savage and Kelly. To keep that wall around me that keeps men out.<br /> Chapter 2: Savage<br /> I am back in the same town as my club that I left 10 years ago. I am the VP of the Wild Wolf MC. This is the town where all my problems started at a teenage boy. A boy who believed a lying b1tch over the girl I loved. The girl that had my son. The girl who is a woman now.<br /> I hate women and believe they are good for one things. Their bodies. I will never make them my Valkyrie, my old lady. Only one can have the position now. Since divorcing my lying ex—wife, Piper is the only woman who can tame me.<br /> Most of the women in my club know better than to approach me. And the men. They all knew now that we returned that if they ever hear the name Piper introduced to them or she is pointed out to them she is mine. She has always been mine and she is hands—off to them all.<br /> They also know that I have a son. What they don't know is that I left her. Of course, the rumors will spread, and I am sure they will hear everything. They also know that I have a brother one—year—old than myself, and we hate each other.<br /> I did call him when we arrived in town. He told me to stay away from Piper. I heard that he helped her after I left town and that he helped raise my son. He did what I was supposed to do but was not man enough to.<br /> My brother also told me in no certain terms I am not to approach him in public or any bar we both might be in. He called me a worthless and cheating dirtbag.<br /> There is going to be a war in town and not between biker clubs but my brother, myself, Kelly, Piper and Zack. I did forget to tell you that Kelly is a club shameless girl. She really lowered herself.<br /> Then he looked at me and said.<br /> "You are my VP but since you threw Piper away, I am going to try and catch her for myself."<br /> I growled at him, and he said "Savage, you through her away you can't get mad because I or any other man wants her for themselves."<br /> "You could have had the best but ended up with the bottom of the barrel."<br /> "We have been friends throughout high school. Every one of us wanted a chance with Piper but she had eyes only for you."<br /> "Now we all get the chance to try and catch her for ourselves and believe me when I say this. Whoever catches Piper this time we plan to drag her to the alter so fast your head will spin."<br /> "If it is me, I will claim her in front of the club and put a ring on her after the claiming. We will be married the following month. I am just giving you a fair warning."<br /> I had been warned by the president and my best friend. He wants Piper. He always has but he never tried to go for her after she and I started dating. Now that I threw her away, she was now open game.<br /> Anyone of the men could try to earn her trust and claim her for their own woman. I knew that Beast would have been the one she dated if I had not moved into this town and started at the high school.<br /> I also knew that he would be the one she would date if she wasn't dating anyone now. I was sitting drinking a beer when Beast said "let's go, Savage, we need to go to the store and get food and drinks in the club."<br /> "We also need to buy cleaning supplies."<br /> "Fine,"<br /> "oh and we are going to have to contact a cleaning company to come in and help get this place into shape. I have a list of what the cleaning crew will need. They will come in once a week and clean our bedrooms and occasionally cook for the clubhouse."<br /> "Fine let's head to Walmart."<br /> As I walked outside and got on my bike, I saw the van and two prospects waiting inside. We started our bikes and pulled out onto the road and headed to town.<br /> I hate shopping but I hoped to see Piper. But, I doubt that is going to happen. People that have talked to us say that Piper changed.<br /> She changed 10 years ago and not for the better. She does not date, and spends all her time with her son and his friends. She does go out sometimes, but not often.<br /> They say that Piper is a hard worker but can be rude if she is bothered. She spends time at my brothers MC and they all respect her.<br /> But, since I left and married Kelly she hates me and Kelly. I don't blame her, after I calmed down I hate Kelly. Gossip is that Piper would rather kill me as to look at me.<br /> I asked about my son. Several people tell me not to even go there. He does not ever want to see or meet me. He hates me as much as Piper does.<br /> He says my brother has been more of a father, which is the truth. I did throw my son away. For a lying girl.<br /> Chapter 3: Beast See's Piper<br /> I decided to stop at Wal—Mart before heading home. It was going to be a nice weekend and Zack and his buddies asked to have a cookout and fire this weekend. I bought the food he asked for along with other things that I needed. He stated that a few friends were putting tents up and I was ok with that.<br /> I was just grabbing paper plates and napkins the last of the items I needed when I saw the back of the cuts. Four men wearing Wild Wolf cuts. I threw the items into the card and turned to walk the opposite way when I saw a man leaning against the shelf.<br /> I slowly looked up and saw how he had an 8 pack, muscled arms, and a handsome face. He looked familiar.<br /> "Excuse me but you are in my way I said in a hard voice."<br /> " I don't think so, Piper."<br /> " Who are you I asked?"<br /> " Now is that any way to talk to the first boy who would have been your boyfriend if Savage had not moved to town."<br /> " Beast I don't care if it is you. I want nothing to do with any of you so get out of my way right now."<br /> "You have changed Piper. You are even more beautiful but you are one angry cold—hearted woman now."<br /> "Ya, and who's fault is that? Blame your no good cheating, lying VP. Now I would appreciate it if you would not talk to me again."<br /> I walked around him and continued to walk toward the front of the store to pay for my purchase and go home. Well dam, I thought. Savage did more damage to her then I thought. He really broke her heart. And she has built one wall around herself. I walked quickly up to the front and followed her outside to her car.<br /> "Look, Piper, I'm not Savage. I know he hurt you. I looked at him and growled yelling:"<br /> "I hate him so much. I can't stand the sight of him. I will never forget what he did to me. He doesn't remember as he moved on. So be it."<br /> "He is the reason I hate men. He is the reason I have a heart of stone. He is the reason I exist and don't live. I exist by working helping children who have no one."<br /> "I have a heart of stone but for children. I have no time for men and do not want to date. I have my son Zack who is 15 now. You do remember I was 15 years old when I had him."<br /> "I am now 25. Savage was 17 years old then. Did you forget what else did he do to me to make him hate him so much? He left me at the altar and married my best friend. and denied our child."<br /> "He spent a night with her once and she told him she was pregnant. Then she told him that I cheated on him with his brothe! She’s a liar!"<br /> "Now he is sorry. He lost three of the most important people. Me, his son, and his on relative his brother over her lies. He won't forgive him either."<br /> "I have all I need in my life now. I have my son, who I will kill for, I also have my wolf, and my cabin at the edge of the woods, my car and motorcycle."<br /> " Yes, I ride a bike in my free time. I also am the adopted sister of the president of the Freedom Riders and your clubs hated enemy."<br /> " And now he has given me another reason to hate him more. Your club has taken over my favorite bar. He just continues to build my hate for him and your club more and more."<br /> " What else can he do to make me hate him and your club Beast?"<br /> " Stay away from me and my son all of you. And tell that man if and when I chose to date it will never be a member of your club it will be a member of my brother's club."<br /> " To be precise, it will be my brother's VP Psycho. He has waited for me for 10 years now. And he said he will continue to wait. So screw you, Savage and your club, I then turned and got in my Kia Journey and started it backing out and driving out of the parking lot never looking back."<br /> I drove home not realizing the tears flowing down my face. As I pulled into the driveway my son ran out to meet me. He took one look at me running over and opening my door.<br /> "Mom, what is wrong?"<br /> " Your dad and his club moved back to town. I saw their president Beast at Walmart."<br /> I looked at Zack and he put his arms around me.<br /> " He might want to take you away from me."<br /> " Never, that man deserted us and denied that he was my father. Mom, I will never leave you for him. I know you might want to meet him someday."<br /> " I don't want to meet him. Uncle Venom raised me to me he is my father."<br /> " Oh, Zack it hurts. My heart hurts so much. How could he believe her lies? How could he not want us?"<br /> " I don't know mom but you will always have me. Come on let's go into the cabin and I will make you a cup of coffee."<br /> He had his arms wrapped around me as we walked into the cabin and past his friends. They looked at him with concern.<br /> I shook my head and nodded toward the door. They walked out waiting for me. I made mom her coffee and told her I would get the groceries. I walked out the door shutting it and looked at my friends with anger.<br /> "I told them what my mom said."<br /> "That dirtbag needs to stay from your mom. His club has caused enough problems. Now your mom's company has to clean their clubhouse once a week."<br /> Chapter 4: Arriving at The Wolf Rider MC<br /> I was shocked when Donna and Elizabeth told me who had contracted with us to clean their clubhouse once a week.<br /> "You can do this Piper."<br /> "Just remember your hate for him and the club and do what you do best, clean."<br /> "Alright,"<br /> I sighed. We walked into the clubhouse and Beast met us.<br /> "Piper, what are you doing here?"<br /> "One of my girls got sick so I am covering for her. I am part—owner of the company. I am here to clean nothing more. Now let us get started so we can get out of here."<br /> "Fine we will stay out of your way."<br /> I turned around as did the members of the club when they heard her name. She is even more beautiful than when she was 15 years old. She doesn't even look like she had a kid.<br /> The men looked at me and said. "That's your woman?" I nodded my head. She didn't look at any of us.<br /> Let's start upstairs and work our way down I heard her say. I watched as she walked up the stairs. The women were up there for about two hours before they started down here. They started in the kitchen and worked their way out to our bar.<br /> I watched her work, and she was very efficient. When they were finished, she looked at Beast and said.<br /> "They will be here every Friday if that is fine with you."<br /> " That's fine."<br /> "We have agreed on coming in for special events when given a two—week notice."<br /> "Great that will work out fine. See you next week "<br /> I said. "No, you won't. My girl should be back by then."<br /> I turned to walk away when he called my name. I turned and looked at him.<br /> "I want to see my son."<br /> I laughed, "son?"<br /> "You don't have a son, or did you forget?"<br /> "Besides, he doesn't want to see you." I then said. "Stay away from me." I turned and walked out of the door.<br /> "Sounds like your woman hates your guts Savage one of the members" said.<br /> "I guess she does and she has a right to."<br /> I sat back down drinking my beer. I looked over at Kelly sitting across the room with a smug smile on her face. I called one of the new prospects over, one that had scars on his face and Kelly continues to refuse to give him head. I said I'm about to give you a gift. He looked at me funny.<br /> "Kelly get over it. You want to put a smug look on your face."<br /> "Get down on your knees and give him head now."<br /> "No, I don't want to do him."<br /> "You will do what you are told now give him head."<br /> We all watched as she was forced to give the prospect head. When she was finished, I said," take her to a room and do her any way you want."<br /> "Anyway, I want?" he asked<br /> "Anyway, you want."<br /> I watched as the prospect pulled her out of the bar screaming.<br /> Every time I see that smug look on her face, I make her pay. Now she will pay every time my woman looks at me with hate in her eyes or I see her with another male.<br /> I make her do the men she refuses to do. She has begged me many times not to make her do them, but I don't care. Instead of marrying her I should have married Piper. Now I have nothing but Piper's hate.<br /> I don't even have my son. The son that lying girl said belonged to my brother. "Hey Savage,"<br /> "What."<br /> "We just saw you down the road working on a bike accept instead of blonde hair you had black."<br /> I looked up and said, "what did you say?"<br /> "We just saw a teenage boy who looks just like you, but he has black hair instead of blonde."<br /> Could it be my son? "Where?"<br /> "How far down the road?"<br /> "About 10 miles down the road going toward town."<br /> I thought about riding down that way but decided not to. He most likely was gone by now. I keep hearing every say they see a kid that looks like me.<br /> I have not seen him, but again I have not stepped foot out of the club that often since I have been back in town. I am sure that I will soon meet my son.<br /> But I also have a feeling the meeting will not be good. Everyone in this town knows what I had done and said. When we moved our club back to town I was given hateful looks.<br /> Then I would hear, "How is Piper going to handle me be and Kelly being back in town. And how is Pipers son going to deal with Savage's and Kelly's son or daughter?"<br /> "Other times I heard if Savage and Kelly have a son we can place bets that Pipers son and that boy will be going head to head and Pipers son will hate him just as much as he hates his father."	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1,952,727	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1952805}'	No	2024-08-01 19:12	active	1201	403554152190917	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	My boyfriend Savage accused me of sleeping with his brother Venom and then marrying my best friend.<br /> But he didn't know I was pregnant at the time.<br /> Now I have a 17-year-old son that I love more than my own life. But Savage came back.<br /> "Piper, rumor has it that the VP Savage is back for his woman who he should never have left."<br /> "Who would that be?" I asked.<br /> "You, Piper."<br /> "Mom, what should we do?"<br /> I smiled, "Call Venom."<br /> This could very well mean a war between them.<br /> <br /> Chapter 1: Piper<br /> My name is Piper. I'm called a lot of names. I am a social worker that works with hard to place kids who are often in trouble with the law, and no one wants in their homes. I have worked with MC's who have members that are married but unable to have children and have chosen to become foster parents.<br /> I am one of three women who will work with the MC's. I have a 17—year—old son that I love more than my own life. He has never seen his father. In fact, his father denied him and accused me of sleeping with his brother.<br /> Venom who was 18 at the time. My best friend Kelly lied to Savage because she wanted him for herself. Venom helped me when Savage left me, and he has helped raise Zack. I hate men, I have a heart of stone now. I have no use for them. I especially hate that ex—friend of mine.<br /> I was on a home visit to a club member of the Red Devil MC when I was told that the Wild Wolf MC had moved back to town and that their club is just down the road from my cabin. Tammy the foster parent said, "Piper, rumor has it the VP, Savage is back for his woman, the woman he should never have left."<br /> "Who would that be I asked?"<br /> "You, Piper."<br /> "They are saying that word is out that you are off—limits. You belong to him."<br /> "Well Tammy, don't worry. That was 10 years ago when we were in school. He left me I didn't leave him remember."<br /> "He choose to marry Kelly and leave me and his son in the cold."<br /> "I know Piper and I'm sorry that happened. None of us could believe that he did that. That he believed that shameless girl and thought that you would cheat on him with his own brother."<br /> "I looked down and said, there is one more thing. His club is also taking over your favorite bar."<br /> "That is the only good bar to dance. That is not going to stop us from going out right" I asked smiling?<br /> "Nope, we are still going dancing."<br /> "Got to go to my next visit talk to you later." I said getting into my car and driving away. I had to pull over at a small park as the tears were flowing. He is back. I hate him.<br /> You still love him, and you know it my mind said. I wiped the tears away and hardened my heart. The whole town will know soon. We are not that big. I started my car and drove to my next visit.<br /> Again, I heard all about Savage. I listened but said nothing. Laurie said "have you heard the news?"<br /> "Your boyfriend is back in town."<br /> I kept a straight face and said "he is just that. An old boyfriend and I don't care. He needs to stay away from me."<br /> " I heard he divorced Kelly one month later and cut her off."<br /> " Not my problem" I said. Completed the visits and scheduled my next one before getting in my car. I need to fight. Then I remember I have a fight in a few days.<br /> I started my car and drove to the cabin. How am I going to tell Zack that is father's club moved back to town? As for telling everyone he was back in town to claim his woman, that is a laugh.<br /> I remember the day he accessed me of cheating with his brother. We were both in shock. But what hurt the most was when he took my ex—best friend as his wife.<br /> Then he threw in my face Kelly was having his child. My child was not his. He yelled in front of all our friends that his brother was the father of my child.<br /> Are friends were in shock. Beast his friend and president of the MC kept telling Savage he was making a big mistake.<br /> But savage refused to listen to him. I stopped going out, I withdrew and cried all the time. The only one who understood what I was going through was Tara.<br /> If it was not for her I would not be where I am today. It has been 10 years since I even saw or talked to any of them. I just got my life back together again.<br /> No they are back. I hate Savage and Kelly. I hater her family. Especially her sister. She backed Kelly's lie about seeing me and Savages brother togeather.<br /> I just need to stay away from them. Zack hates his father. We told him the truth of why is dad is not here, why is uncle is helping to raise him.<br /> My son is the most important thing to me. Zack and his friends keep me sane. But right now I feel like I am unraveling again. Like I want to grab Zack and run.<br /> But, I can't do that. I need to pull myself togeather, show no emotions but hate. Hate for Savage and Kelly. To keep that wall around me that keeps men out.<br /> Chapter 2: Savage<br /> I am back in the same town as my club that I left 10 years ago. I am the VP of the Wild Wolf MC. This is the town where all my problems started at a teenage boy. A boy who believed a lying b1tch over the girl I loved. The girl that had my son. The girl who is a woman now.<br /> I hate women and believe they are good for one things. Their bodies. I will never make them my Valkyrie, my old lady. Only one can have the position now. Since divorcing my lying ex—wife, Piper is the only woman who can tame me.<br /> Most of the women in my club know better than to approach me. And the men. They all knew now that we returned that if they ever hear the name Piper introduced to them or she is pointed out to them she is mine. She has always been mine and she is hands—off to them all.<br /> They also know that I have a son. What they don't know is that I left her. Of course, the rumors will spread, and I am sure they will hear everything. They also know that I have a brother one—year—old than myself, and we hate each other.<br /> I did call him when we arrived in town. He told me to stay away from Piper. I heard that he helped her after I left town and that he helped raise my son. He did what I was supposed to do but was not man enough to.<br /> My brother also told me in no certain terms I am not to approach him in public or any bar we both might be in. He called me a worthless and cheating dirtbag.<br /> There is going to be a war in town and not between biker clubs but my brother, myself, Kelly, Piper and Zack. I did forget to tell you that Kelly is a club shameless girl. She really lowered herself.<br /> Then he looked at me and said.<br /> "You are my VP but since you threw Piper away, I am going to try and catch her for myself."<br /> I growled at him, and he said "Savage, you through her away you can't get mad because I or any other man wants her for themselves."<br /> "You could have had the best but ended up with the bottom of the barrel."<br /> "We have been friends throughout high school. Every one of us wanted a chance with Piper but she had eyes only for you."<br /> "Now we all get the chance to try and catch her for ourselves and believe me when I say this. Whoever catches Piper this time we plan to drag her to the alter so fast your head will spin."<br /> "If it is me, I will claim her in front of the club and put a ring on her after the claiming. We will be married the following month. I am just giving you a fair warning."<br /> I had been warned by the president and my best friend. He wants Piper. He always has but he never tried to go for her after she and I started dating. Now that I threw her away, she was now open game.<br /> Anyone of the men could try to earn her trust and claim her for their own woman. I knew that Beast would have been the one she dated if I had not moved into this town and started at the high school.<br /> I also knew that he would be the one she would date if she wasn't dating anyone now. I was sitting drinking a beer when Beast said "let's go, Savage, we need to go to the store and get food and drinks in the club."<br /> "We also need to buy cleaning supplies."<br /> "Fine,"<br /> "oh and we are going to have to contact a cleaning company to come in and help get this place into shape. I have a list of what the cleaning crew will need. They will come in once a week and clean our bedrooms and occasionally cook for the clubhouse."<br /> "Fine let's head to Walmart."<br /> As I walked outside and got on my bike, I saw the van and two prospects waiting inside. We started our bikes and pulled out onto the road and headed to town.<br /> I hate shopping but I hoped to see Piper. But, I doubt that is going to happen. People that have talked to us say that Piper changed.<br /> She changed 10 years ago and not for the better. She does not date, and spends all her time with her son and his friends. She does go out sometimes, but not often.<br /> They say that Piper is a hard worker but can be rude if she is bothered. She spends time at my brothers MC and they all respect her.<br /> But, since I left and married Kelly she hates me and Kelly. I don't blame her, after I calmed down I hate Kelly. Gossip is that Piper would rather kill me as to look at me.<br /> I asked about my son. Several people tell me not to even go there. He does not ever want to see or meet me. He hates me as much as Piper does.<br /> He says my brother has been more of a father, which is the truth. I did throw my son away. For a lying girl.<br /> Chapter 3: Beast See's Piper<br /> I decided to stop at Wal—Mart before heading home. It was going to be a nice weekend and Zack and his buddies asked to have a cookout and fire this weekend. I bought the food he asked for along with other things that I needed. He stated that a few friends were putting tents up and I was ok with that.<br /> I was just grabbing paper plates and napkins the last of the items I needed when I saw the back of the cuts. Four men wearing Wild Wolf cuts. I threw the items into the card and turned to walk the opposite way when I saw a man leaning against the shelf.<br /> I slowly looked up and saw how he had an 8 pack, muscled arms, and a handsome face. He looked familiar.<br /> "Excuse me but you are in my way I said in a hard voice."<br /> " I don't think so, Piper."<br /> " Who are you I asked?"<br /> " Now is that any way to talk to the first boy who would have been your boyfriend if Savage had not moved to town."<br /> " Beast I don't care if it is you. I want nothing to do with any of you so get out of my way right now."<br /> "You have changed Piper. You are even more beautiful but you are one angry cold—hearted woman now."<br /> "Ya, and who's fault is that? Blame your no good cheating, lying VP. Now I would appreciate it if you would not talk to me again."<br /> I walked around him and continued to walk toward the front of the store to pay for my purchase and go home. Well dam, I thought. Savage did more damage to her then I thought. He really broke her heart. And she has built one wall around herself. I walked quickly up to the front and followed her outside to her car.<br /> "Look, Piper, I'm not Savage. I know he hurt you. I looked at him and growled yelling:"<br /> "I hate him so much. I can't stand the sight of him. I will never forget what he did to me. He doesn't remember as he moved on. So be it."<br /> "He is the reason I hate men. He is the reason I have a heart of stone. He is the reason I exist and don't live. I exist by working helping children who have no one."<br /> "I have a heart of stone but for children. I have no time for men and do not want to date. I have my son Zack who is 15 now. You do remember I was 15 years old when I had him."<br /> "I am now 25. Savage was 17 years old then. Did you forget what else did he do to me to make him hate him so much? He left me at the altar and married my best friend. and denied our child."<br /> "He spent a night with her once and she told him she was pregnant. Then she told him that I cheated on him with his brothe! She’s a liar!"<br /> "Now he is sorry. He lost three of the most important people. Me, his son, and his on relative his brother over her lies. He won't forgive him either."<br /> "I have all I need in my life now. I have my son, who I will kill for, I also have my wolf, and my cabin at the edge of the woods, my car and motorcycle."<br /> " Yes, I ride a bike in my free time. I also am the adopted sister of the president of the Freedom Riders and your clubs hated enemy."<br /> " And now he has given me another reason to hate him more. Your club has taken over my favorite bar. He just continues to build my hate for him and your club more and more."<br /> " What else can he do to make me hate him and your club Beast?"<br /> " Stay away from me and my son all of you. And tell that man if and when I chose to date it will never be a member of your club it will be a member of my brother's club."<br /> " To be precise, it will be my brother's VP Psycho. He has waited for me for 10 years now. And he said he will continue to wait. So screw you, Savage and your club, I then turned and got in my Kia Journey and started it backing out and driving out of the parking lot never looking back."<br /> I drove home not realizing the tears flowing down my face. As I pulled into the driveway my son ran out to meet me. He took one look at me running over and opening my door.<br /> "Mom, what is wrong?"<br /> " Your dad and his club moved back to town. I saw their president Beast at Walmart."<br /> I looked at Zack and he put his arms around me.<br /> " He might want to take you away from me."<br /> " Never, that man deserted us and denied that he was my father. Mom, I will never leave you for him. I know you might want to meet him someday."<br /> " I don't want to meet him. Uncle Venom raised me to me he is my father."<br /> " Oh, Zack it hurts. My heart hurts so much. How could he believe her lies? How could he not want us?"<br /> " I don't know mom but you will always have me. Come on let's go into the cabin and I will make you a cup of coffee."<br /> He had his arms wrapped around me as we walked into the cabin and past his friends. They looked at him with concern.<br /> I shook my head and nodded toward the door. They walked out waiting for me. I made mom her coffee and told her I would get the groceries. I walked out the door shutting it and looked at my friends with anger.<br /> "I told them what my mom said."<br /> "That dirtbag needs to stay from your mom. His club has caused enough problems. Now your mom's company has to clean their clubhouse once a week."<br /> Chapter 4: Arriving at The Wolf Rider MC<br /> I was shocked when Donna and Elizabeth told me who had contracted with us to clean their clubhouse once a week.<br /> "You can do this Piper."<br /> "Just remember your hate for him and the club and do what you do best, clean."<br /> "Alright,"<br /> I sighed. We walked into the clubhouse and Beast met us.<br /> "Piper, what are you doing here?"<br /> "One of my girls got sick so I am covering for her. I am part—owner of the company. I am here to clean nothing more. Now let us get started so we can get out of here."<br /> "Fine we will stay out of your way."<br /> I turned around as did the members of the club when they heard her name. She is even more beautiful than when she was 15 years old. She doesn't even look like she had a kid.<br /> The men looked at me and said. "That's your woman?" I nodded my head. She didn't look at any of us.<br /> Let's start upstairs and work our way down I heard her say. I watched as she walked up the stairs. The women were up there for about two hours before they started down here. They started in the kitchen and worked their way out to our bar.<br /> I watched her work, and she was very efficient. When they were finished, she looked at Beast and said.<br /> "They will be here every Friday if that is fine with you."<br /> " That's fine."<br /> "We have agreed on coming in for special events when given a two—week notice."<br /> "Great that will work out fine. See you next week "<br /> I said. "No, you won't. My girl should be back by then."<br /> I turned to walk away when he called my name. I turned and looked at him.<br /> "I want to see my son."<br /> I laughed, "son?"<br /> "You don't have a son, or did you forget?"<br /> "Besides, he doesn't want to see you." I then said. "Stay away from me." I turned and walked out of the door.<br /> "Sounds like your woman hates your guts Savage one of the members" said.<br /> "I guess she does and she has a right to."<br /> I sat back down drinking my beer. I looked over at Kelly sitting across the room with a smug smile on her face. I called one of the new prospects over, one that had scars on his face and Kelly continues to refuse to give him head. I said I'm about to give you a gift. He looked at me funny.<br /> "Kelly get over it. You want to put a smug look on your face."<br /> "Get down on your knees and give him head now."<br /> "No, I don't want to do him."<br /> "You will do what you are told now give him head."<br /> We all watched as she was forced to give the prospect head. When she was finished, I said," take her to a room and do her any way you want."<br /> "Anyway, I want?" he asked<br /> "Anyway, you want."<br /> I watched as the prospect pulled her out of the bar screaming.<br /> Every time I see that smug look on her face, I make her pay. Now she will pay every time my woman looks at me with hate in her eyes or I see her with another male.<br /> I make her do the men she refuses to do. She has begged me many times not to make her do them, but I don't care. Instead of marrying her I should have married Piper. Now I have nothing but Piper's hate.<br /> I don't even have my son. The son that lying girl said belonged to my brother. "Hey Savage,"<br /> "What."<br /> "We just saw you down the road working on a bike accept instead of blonde hair you had black."<br /> I looked up and said, "what did you say?"<br /> "We just saw a teenage boy who looks just like you, but he has black hair instead of blonde."<br /> Could it be my son? "Where?"<br /> "How far down the road?"<br /> "About 10 miles down the road going toward town."<br /> I thought about riding down that way but decided not to. He most likely was gone by now. I keep hearing every say they see a kid that looks like me.<br /> I have not seen him, but again I have not stepped foot out of the club that often since I have been back in town. I am sure that I will soon meet my son.<br /> But I also have a feeling the meeting will not be good. Everyone in this town knows what I had done and said. When we moved our club back to town I was given hateful looks.<br /> Then I would hear, "How is Piper going to handle me be and Kelly being back in town. And how is Pipers son going to deal with Savage's and Kelly's son or daughter?"<br /> "Other times I heard if Savage and Kelly have a son we can place bets that Pipers son and that boy will be going head to head and Pipers son will hate him just as much as he hates his father."	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He can afford to wait, but my belly can't.<br /> <br /> ————————<br /> <br /> Im sitting here in shock as i sit here and look at 2 lines happiness and fear is going through me, happiness because im finally pregnant after 4 years of being married to richard and then the fear because he has never mentioned having kids with me and then there is the plan b he makes sure i take after we sleeping.<br /> I worked up enough courage to tell him and show him the pregnancy test and as im about to knock on his home office door i hear him talking in a hush tone. I told you baby im divorcing her I already have the papers drawn up in my desk you just have to give me time to break it to her and how to break it to her, yes baby our dinner plans are still on for tonight ill meet you there, i love you too and ill see you in a little bit.<br /> Im standing there and can't move clutching the pregnancy test in my hands with tears rolling down cheeks and i forced myself to move out of the front of his office door and walk to our bedroom hid the pregnancy test and jump into the shower to hide my tears. I guess I can put the blame on myself i knew who his childhood love is and i hoped that he would fall in love with me and forget about her but it doesn't look like the case and how dumb i feel.<br /> Im standing there under the water letting it hit my face and going over a plan in my head I've already made up my mind while he is gone ill pack up my stuff and sign the divorce papers in his home office then im gone. I was lost in my thoughts and didn't hear Richard get in the shower with me until i felt his arms wrap around me and pull me back into him.<br /> Showering without me are you? I felt so sick by his touch but I can't let him know that I know his plans and I need to get out of here. I went by your office and seen your door shut so I figured you was busy with work and didn't want to bother you, im never to busy for you darling. He turns me around so i will face him his hand is softly stroking my face while he stares at my face like he is taking a mental picture, he smiles then says you know i love you don't you? <br /> I mentally roll my eyes back into my head then smiled and said yes i know and do you know that i love you back? His smile reached his ears yes i do then he stars bussing me ever so passionly and it felt like to me that this will our last time.<br /> He throws me up against the shower wall and hikes one of my legs up to his side, lets make out in the shower its been awhile sense we have done this he said while nibbling on my neck, it has been awhile i said smiling while he slips inside of me. love this round was different we both knew it would be our last time together like this and he is taking his time like he is making a mental video at this moment. He has me pushed up against the wall and my legs are wrapped around his waste, richard im about to, i know darling i am too. <br /> <br /> He sits me down and makes me lean forward and put my hands against the wall then he pounds into me, the bathroom is filled with my moans and his grunts baby do you know how bad your tight little cherry drives me crazy when your getting off? Yes i do and i love that it drives you crazy, he starts stroking harder and faster and i know his release is coming, after he released himself inside of me he grabs me and pulls me close to him while leaving himself inside of me he has never did this before.<br /> He hurried and finished showering and i stay behind to finish up my shower, i came out and looked surprised when i seen him in his suit, going back to the office? Yea i have to finish up some work so ill be late don't wait up for me, you know its hard for me to sleep without you so hurry back as fast as you can and i gave him a warm smile, he walks over to me takes his thumb under my chin to make me look at him then he busses me ever so gently he takes the towel off of me and his hand goes straight to my belly i start to panic does he know? He pulls away and takes a couple steps back and just stares at me if i wouldn't have pulled away we would have went for round 2, so i say giving him a flirty smile after all we are husband and wife, he walks up to me softly stroking my face if i didn't have to be at the office we would definitely go for another round he busses me one more time then looks me in my eyes and says don't forget your plan b pill and don't wait up, i nodd and smile at him and walk over to my night then i hear the bedroom door shut.<br /> I sit on the bed listening to his footsteps fade away, wow he must be in a hurry to get to her because normally he would watch me just to make sure i took it, i walk across the hall and look out the window he is standing there typing on his phone then he slides into the back seat while the driver shuts the door. I grab my iphone log in with his information and read every iMessage between them my heart felt like it was stabbed over and over again he is talking about having kids with her something he has never with me i rub my flat belly don't worry little one mommy will make sure you have the best life i can give you we won't need him.<br /> I walk back to the room pack my things walk to his office to look for the divorce papers, i found them and read through them if i don't give him any trouble i get 50 thousand dollars and his name is already signed so i signed my name and faxed the papers to his lawyer. I laid the divorce papers on top of his desk and added a sticky note on top. A wife always knows and ive already faxed the papers to your lawyer after i signed them take care richard love tessa. I reset my iphone back to factory mode sign in on under his accounts and left the screen on his imessages with laura so that way when he picks it up that will be the first thing he will see and he can't track me if i don't have this phone if he wanted too.<br /> I remember to grab the pregnancy test and the box so i don't leave any evidence behind about my little one he didn't want one anyway at least not with me. I was able to sneak out without the maid seeing me walked down the road a little ways where the cab was waiting for me. I told the cab driver the address and sat back watching out the window I fought hard to keep my tears from falling down my cheeks he doesn't want me then i won't shed no tears for him. I had the cab drop me off at a little hotel where they would let me pay with cash and didn't ask for ID i can hide out here until that money goes into my banking account then i can get it all out and close my account down.<br /> <br /> Richards POV<br /> im stuck with a big dilemma between 2 women that i love except for one knows about the other when the other one don't, laura wants me to divorce tessa and that was the plan until i started having doubts, yes i may have already had the divorce papers drawn up and signed my name but that doesn't mean it's killing me on the inside. The shower love we had earlier was amazing heck every time we sleep its always amazing with tessa who ever thought a shy and quite girl like tessa would be so kinky? She is my type of women in the bed.<br /> I had to get one last look of her undressed body and one last taste of her before i break her heart tomorrow ive made up my mind ive missed laura like crazy while she was away with her dad for 5 years and was over joyed when she let me know that she is moving back I couldn't wait to see her. As twisted as this may sound I haven't touched laura sure we have bussed but out of respect for tessa thats all that has happened between laura and me.<br /> I called it a night with laura actually I couldn't wait to get back home to cuddle into tessa she thinks she is the only one that can't sleep without me but I can't sleep without her warm body pressed into mine it's going to be hard to sleep for awhile without her, am I really about to do this?<br /> I walk into the bedroom and see that the light is on but tessa isnt in the bed or in the room then i noticed that our wedding picture is missing from her night stand so i walk over to the bed and noticed a ripped up picture laying on the bed and its just me her side of the picture is gone, did she find out about laura? I walk to find the maid, have you seen tessa? She was in your office a little while ago faxing something sir, i nodd and ran straight to my office, is everything alright sir? Help me find tessa she isn't in the bedroom or in my office, i see her phone laying on my desk and i open it up and my heart sank when it was the messages between me and laura how did she find out how to do this?<br /> I sit back in my seat with her phone gripped tightly in my hands feeling numb all over when I noticed a sticky note that I don't remember leaving there and when i read it I didn't think it was even possible for my heart to sink any further until i read that she signed them and already faxed them my heart shattered. All I could do was imagine what she went through and is going through right now, where she went to? Is she safe? How could i have been so dumb? Why didn't she even put up a fight or even beg me?<br /> Im pacing back and forth at the foot of our bed imagining her laying in her spot looking so comfortable and sound asleep with me cuddle in behind her. i still see her undressed and standing there went i look in that direction, i still can see how the bottom of her belly was poking out a little and i started to imagine what she would look like with my baby in her and when my hand automatically went there it scared her, i know she isn't pregnant her periods came on time and she takes plan b after we sleep.<br /> I wasn't able to sleep last night so I went back to my home office before the sun came out thats when I noticed her wedding rings was laying there and i felt something I haven't felt in a long time running down my cheeks, it has been awhile sense i have cried I've actually been pretty happy with everything until now, i slid her wedding rings onto my pinky and just stared at them while tears are flowing down my face.<br /> I cant put out a missing persons report because our marriage was a secret I didn't want her to be noticed and live a happy and normal life without anyone knowing who she is. Ah ha she will probably be going to the bank soon to take out the money and ill tell them to notify me when she does, seeing how the bank is ran by my company they can't go against my orders.<br /> Laura has already called me this morning asking if i asked about a divorce yet i told her no because I didn't want to go straight into planning another wedding i still needed to find tessa I didn't want her to hurt.<br /> <br /> Tessa POV<br /> i haven't been able to hardly sleep at all, I wasn't lying to Richard when i told him I couldn't sleep without him but im getting used to it, its been 2 weeks sense i ran away and im about to run out of money so its time to empty my banking account and get the heck out of here so i can live freely and not only that i need to get my little one checked on and get the proper care that i need.<br /> My childhood friend is coming tonight and she is helping me escape tomorrow and we have a plan set up just incase he shows up I doubt he will sense this is what he wanted but its always good to plan ahead. Someone is knocking on my motel door and i know it isn't kelly because she will call my motel room when she gets here, i peek through the peephole and i see Richards assistant and Richard standing behind him with his arms folded across his chest and he doesn't look like she has slept good in ages, my heart drops to my feet has he found me? <br /> <br /> I almost opened the door when they stop someone walking by, excuse me sir have you seen this girl? He looks at the picture nope I can't say i have sorry, take this flyer and if you spot her give us a call and if you give us the right location and we locate her well will give you a great reward.<br /> Why is he looking for me? Is he having regrets? Does he know about the little one? Ive come to far im not turning myself in he probably wants me to get rid of little one if he knows it's coming and I won't take that chance no way. Kelly pulls in and they walk up to her car show her the flyer and i can tell she is trying so hard not to show it on her face, i see her shake her head no I can't hear what they are saying because they are so far away. They get into their vehicle and leave, i see her walking to my door and i hurry up and open it while hiding behind it.<br /> Girl do you know richard was just outside showing a picture of you trying to find you? Yes they knocked on my door but I didn't answer it, what is he wanting? I don't know i gave him what he wanted and he shouldn't know about little one we are the only ones that knows and i made sure to take the box and test with me, its a good thing you are getting out of here tomorrow that was way to close, yes it was I thought for sure he found me and came a hair of opening the door, don't you ever do something that dumb again, o im not promise.<br /> The next day kelly has me so made up that I don't recognize myself in the mirror, i have brown hair and she has me in a blonde wig a outfit that shows way to much of my body and my cleavage, i was just thankful I have a decent pair of flats i can run in if i have too. I put on a pair of over sized sunglasses and get on the bus and head to the bank, i walk into the bank go into the restroom and remove my wig stuff it in my big purse i fix my hair up into a messy bun and head to the tailors window. <br /> <br /> I show her my ID and my banking information i want everything out of my checking account and close my account, the tailor looks at me and smiles then whisperes i know who you are and im supposed to alert mr roads when you arrive to claim the money, please don't I just want to get my money and be on my way, don't worry i won't alert him until i see you walk out the door I can't stand laura she is making brags that she can't marry mr roads because you ran away before he could get you to sign the divorce papers, she hands me the money and i say i have signed the divorce papers and faxed the papers myself to his lawyer he is divorced and im not holding anyone up, <br /> <br /> I figured as much why else would he put 50 thousand into your checking account laura is just making up stories to make herself look good, ill be the run away wife I really don't care he is a free man what he does on his end is up to him, you better get going then before someone spots you, thank you so much she looks at me and gives me warming smile then winks.<br /> <br /> I step outside of the bank and take a last look around i plan not to step back into this city for years, i take one more big breath to calm my nerves down put on my sunglasses i start to take a step then i hear what sounded like someone slamming on their breaks, <br /> <br /> i thought someone was about to get ran over and i take a look to see what was going on when i noticed who's car it was i froze in my spot. Come on tessa get yourself together think of little one, i see a door open and richard gets out hollering my name, wait tessa i need to talk to you i shake my head no and turn around to take my steps away, tess please wait for me we need to talk, i turn to look at him and he is trying to dodge vehicles to get across the road to me and i spot my opportunity and took off running away from him and at this point instead of hollering my name he is screaming it.	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1,952,834	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1952748}'	No	2024-08-01 19:12	active	1201	8350883394946393	What happens next👉Click Here to read on👉	Chapter 1<br /> The man's kisses rained down on Tiffany Lloyd's body. <br /> <br /> Time passed until, finally, the storm subsided. Tiffany curled up in the man's warm embrace, drifting into a deep sleep...<br /> <br /> The next morning, Tiffany rolled over. Her fingers made contact with something warm.<br /> <br /> The unfamiliar sensation made her jolt awake. As she slowly opened her eyes, a handsome face appeared before her.<br /> <br /> "Huh? Mr. Lewis?" Tiffany's mind went blank for two seconds. Then, flashes of what had happened the night before flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Her eyes flew wide as she bolted upright.<br /> <br /> Her entire body was sore and aching. But what hurt more was the scene before her eyes. <br /> <br /> She was in a spacious tent, and the sheets were tousled around her. Vincent Lewis was stark naked, save for a thin blanket around his waist.<br /> <br /> Tiffany sat stunned, as if struck by lightning. She felt like the world had collapsed in that instant.<br /> <br /> Last night hadn't been a dream?<br /> <br /> She was an intern who had just joined the company half a month ago. And now she had slept with her boss. <br /> <br /> As Tiffany reeled, Vincent's hand moved, indicating that he was rousing from his slumber. <br /> <br /> Terrified, Tiffany frantically got dressed and fled. In her rush, she didn't notice the pearl bracelet lying by the pillow.<br /> <br /> Outside, the day had yet to break. The bonfire from the night before had smoldered, leaving a trail of smoke rising from it.<br /> <br /> Dozens of tents surrounded the area. Tiffany dashed barefoot across the grass and quickly disappeared into a pale pink tent.<br /> <br /> As soon as she lay down, Kelly Harrison, her colleague, rolled over. As their eyes met, Tiffany's breath caught in her throat.<br /> <br /> But Kelly only glanced at Tiffany before closing her eyes again. She casually asked, "What were you doing out so early?"<br /> <br /> "I… I just went to the restroom," Tiffany choked out, her mind racing.<br /> <br /> Kelly didn't pry further. Soon, her breathing became even once more.<br /> <br /> Tiffany exhaled in relief, but her heart was still pounding wildly. She stared unblinkingly at the tent ceiling until the sky brightened outside and everyone else woke up. Still, she remained huddled inside.<br /> <br /> She could hear her colleagues' laughter and chatter outside. Tiffany cocooned herself, leaving only her head peeking out from the covers, her eyes wide.<br /> <br /> Kelly unzipped the tent and peered in. "Tiffany, get up. We'll eat breakfast and then go hiking."<br /> <br /> They were on a company team-building camping trip in a scenic mountain area for several days. <br /> <br /> Yesterday had been the first day, so everyone had settled in and had quite a few drinks at night. <br /> <br /> Tiffany hadn't planned to drink. However, since she was new, she had felt pressured to bond with her colleagues over drinks.<br /> <br /> She had never imagined that those few drinks would have led to such a disaster. <br /> <br /> She didn't know how it had happened, but she had stumbled into the wrong tent. Somehow, she had accidentally ended up sleeping with Vincent!<br /> <br /> Thinking about it made Tiffany's head ache again.<br /> <br /> "Tiffany? Tiffany?" Kelly called out several times, but there was no response. She took off her shoes and entered the tent. "What's wrong?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany sniffled, feeling like crying. Her voice was muffled. "It's nothing."<br /> <br /> Kelly reached out and felt her forehead. "Oh, dear, you have a fever!"<br /> <br /> "I'm fine." Tiffany bit her lip, resisting the urge to cry. Her voice was dull. "I'll just lie down. You guys go ahead and go hiking. Don't worry about me."<br /> <br /> Kelly wasn't convinced, so she brought two antipyretic pills. Then, she made Tiffany take them before leaving with the others to hike.<br /> <br /> When silence enveloped her, Tiffany finally succumbed to her distress and began sobbing.<br /> <br /> Her body ached terribly, and she still bore marks from last night's pleasure. She didn't know if it was because her senses were heightened, but she felt like she could still smell Vincent's scent.<br /> <br /> Now that she had a fever, Tiffany felt like a duck being roasted over a fire. She felt so terrible that she wished she were dead.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> The hiking group had assembled at the foot of the mountain. When Vincent stepped out of the car, the women's gazes were immediately drawn to him.<br /> <br /> "Ah, Mr. Lewis looks so handsome!"<br /> <br /> "We always see Mr. Lewis in suits, but he looks incredible in casual wear too!"<br /> <br /> "Hey, you're practically drooling!"<br /> <br /> "I've had my fill of eye candy!"<br /> <br /> Vincent strode over, exuding a commanding air. His eyes scanned the crowd from behind his sunglasses. His voice was deep as he asked, "Did everyone sleep well last night?"<br /> <br /> Everyone replied in unison, "Yes."<br /> <br /> Vincent frowned slightly and tilted his head, gesturing to his assistant, Alex Zander. <br /> <br /> Getting the cue, Alex asked them sternly, "Did anyone enter Mr. Lewis' tent last night?"<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads. <br /> <br /> Even if some of the assistants were attracted to Vincent, they were all still employees of Lewis Group. They wouldn't dare risk their careers by sneaking into Vincent's tent.<br /> <br /> Seeing that no one had admitted to it, Vincent frowned even more. <br /> <br /> He raised the bracelet made of white pearl beads. "Whose is this?"<br /> <br /> Still, everyone shook their heads. None of them recognized the bracelet.<br /> <br /> "If anyone knows whose bracelet this is, let me know." Vincent's voice was grave. Then, he added, "You will be rewarded… and your year-end bonus will be doubled."<br /> <br /> His words caused an uproar.<br /> <br /> "Double?"<br /> <br /> "My bonus was 100 thousand last year. Did he say double? That's 200 thousand dollars! Awesome!"<br /> <br /> "Whose bracelet is that anyway?"<br /> <br /> "It looks quite plain, though. Is it worth that much?"<br /> <br /> "Kelly, do you know whose it is?"<br /> <br /> "Huh?" Kelly snapped out of it. She had a rather odd expression on her face. "No idea..."<br /> <br /> "Alright, let's take attendance." Alex began calling names.<br /> <br /> When he reached Tiffany, there was no response.<br /> <br /> "Where's Tiffany Lloyd?" Alex asked.<br /> <br /> Kelly stepped forward. "Tiffany is sick, so she's in her tent."<br /> <br /> "Sick?" Alex looked at Vincent, unsure of what to do.<br /> <br /> Vincent sat in the black car. He looked lost in thought as he fiddled with the bracelet. Alex didn't dare to disturb him, so he finished checking everyone's attendance and said, "Let's get going then."<br /> <br /> Closing his notebook, Alex walked to the car. "Mr. Lewis, are you joining the hike?"<br /> <br /> Vincent looked weary and seemed uninterested. His gaze was fixed on the bracelet. After a moment, he said flatly, "I'll pass. You can lead the team."<br /> <br /> "Alright, Mr. Lewis."<br /> <br /> "Kelly, what are you looking at?" Ivy Jones tugged Kelly's arm. "Hurry up! The first ten to reach the top get prizes!"<br /> <br /> "Okay." Kelly nodded, but she couldn't help glancing back. All she saw was the black car speeding toward the campsite on the winding mountain road.<br /> <br /> Kelly suddenly turned to Alex and said, "Mr. Zander, I'm worried about Tiffany. I'm sitting this one out to stay with her."<br /> <br /> "Okay."<br /> Chapter 2<br /> Tiffany woke up from her nap, feeling her mouth parched dry. She groggily crawling out from the tent, a pair of men's sneakers suddenly appeared before her. <br /> <br /> As her eyes trailed upward from the sneakers, she saw a pair of long and slender legs. As the sunlight pierced through the mist, Tiffany saw Vincent's face. She almost fainted on the spot.<br /> <br /> "M-Mr. Lewis?" Wasn't he supposed to go hiking?<br /> <br /> Vincent squatted before her and looked at her cheeks, flushed from the fever. His expression was grave. "I have a question for you."<br /> <br /> Tiffany's heart pounded. Licking her dry lips, she nodded shakily. "Y-Yes... Go ahead."<br /> <br /> "Did you see anyone enter my tent last night?" Vincent's gaze bored into her eyes. His overwhelming presence made it feel like an invisible hand was squeezing her chest, almost crushing her heart.<br /> <br /> Tiffany avoided his stare, her eyelashes fluttering. "N-No, I didn't see anyone."<br /> <br /> "Why are you trembling?" Vincent noticed her unusual behavior.<br /> <br /> It wasn't just her voice, even her whole body was shaking uncontrollably. She was so slim that Vincent feared she would break from how much she was shaking.<br /> <br /> He had dozens of assistants in his office, and each of them were responsible for different fields. <br /> <br /> Tiffany was a new intern, but he vaguely remembered her because of how timid she was. <br /> <br /> During her first interview, Tiffany had been utterly nervous when he had asked her questions. She had kept her head down the entire time, too afraid to meet his gaze.<br /> <br /> "I-I'm cold." Tiffany shivered harder.<br /> <br /> "Cold?" Vincent frowned. "But aren't you running a fever? How can you be cold?"<br /> <br /> Reaching out, his icy fingers touched her forehead. The next second, he frowned deeply. "What's going on? You're burning up!"<br /> <br /> "Mr. Lewis, I'm fine." Tiffany shivered violently, feeling utterly miserable. <br /> <br /> She tried to get up, but she had no strength left. She could only curl up helplessly on the grass as she felt her consciousness fading...<br /> <br /> "Tiffany?" Vincent sensed that something was wrong and tried to wake her up. <br /> <br /> At first, Tiffany mumbled a faint response but then lost consciousness completely.<br /> <br /> Without hesitation, Vincent bent down and scooped her up in his arms. She looked so thin, and she barely weighed a thing.<br /> <br /> As Vincent looked at her, he noticed a hickey on her neck. His eyes narrowed.<br /> <br /> "Mr. Lewis!" A voice pierced through the silence of the forest.<br /> <br /> Kelly had run back all the way. Her hair was disheveled, and she was panting heavily.<br /> <br /> Vincent asked, "Why did you come back?"<br /> <br /> Kelly looked at the unconscious Tiffany cradled in his arms. Catching her breath, she said, "I... I was worried about Tiffany, so I came back to check on her. What happened?"<br /> <br /> "She passed out from a high fever," Vincent said as he placed Tiffany in the car's backseat. "I need to take her to the hospital now."<br /> <br /> As he was about to get into the car, Kelly anxiously reached out and grabbed the door handle. "Mr. Lewis, can I come too?"<br /> <br /> Vincent eyed her with scrutiny. "Tiffany and I are colleagues," Kelly explained. "And we're both women, so I may be able to help."<br /> <br /> Her reasoning made sense, so Vincent agreed.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At the hospital, the doctors admitted Tiffany and started her on an IV drip. <br /> <br /> Kelly went to get some water. When she returned, she saw Vincent standing at the foot of Tiffany's bed. He was deep in thought as he stared at the unconscious Tiffany.<br /> <br /> "Mr. Lewis." Kelly poured him a cup of water. "Have some water."<br /> <br /> "Thanks." Vincent took the cup but set it aside. "What's your name?"<br /> <br /> Kelly was momentarily taken aback. Then, she realized that, even though he had many assistants, only Alex was the only one by his side around the clock.<br /> <br /> Kelly wasn't exactly an outstanding employee or good at her work, so she had rarely had the chance to interact with Vincent before. It was normal that she didn't know her name.<br /> <br /> "Kelly Harrison, sir. I'm your—"<br /> <br /> "Ms. Harrison, I need you to help me confirm something." Vincent interjected.<br /> <br /> A hint of disappointment flickered in Kelly's eyes, but she maintained her smile. "Sure, what is it?"<br /> <br /> After Vincent gave her some instructions, he left the room.<br /> <br /> Kelly bit her lip, taking slow steps toward the bed. She had mixed emotions as she looked at the unconscious Tiffany. <br /> <br /> Recalling Vincent's request, she pursed her lips and began unbuttoning Tiffany's shirt. <br /> <br /> As all the buttons came undone, Kelly saw the marks on Tiffany's body. She immediately covered her mouth in shock.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> "Mr. Lewis, where did you go?" Alex called after returning to the campsite with the group and realizing that Vincent was nowhere to be found. <br /> <br /> Vincent replied, "Tiffany fainted, so I took her to the hospital."<br /> <br /> "Tiffany, the intern?" Alex expressed mild surprise. It wasn't because Vincent had personally taken Tiffany to the hospital, but rather because Vincent had remembered an intern's name.<br /> <br /> Considering the fact that Vincent had dozens of assistants, he hardly remembered anyone apart from Alex.<br /> <br /> Yet, he had remembered Tiffany's name, which was quite remarkable.<br /> <br /> "Yes." Vincent glanced at his wristwatch and said, "You guys have fun. I'll distribute the prize money after we get back."<br /> <br /> After giving some brief instructions, he hung up. <br /> <br /> At that moment, Kelly emerged from Tiffany's room. Vincent looked at her and asked, "So?"<br /> <br /> Kelly met his gaze calmly. "I've checked. There's nothing unusual on Tiffany's body. The hickey on her neck that you mentioned… It's probably from her boyfriend."<br /> <br /> "Boyfriend?" Vincent frowned slightly but didn't pry further.<br /> <br /> Kelly asked, "Would you like to see her? She'll probably wake up soon."<br /> <br /> "No." Vincent's expression returned to normal. "I have other matters to attend to. When she wakes up, make sure to contact her family."<br /> <br /> "Sure, Mr. Lewis. Don't worry."<br /> <br /> Kelly saw Vincent out before returning to Tiffany's room. Tiffany was already awake, but she still looked very weak. <br /> <br /> Kelly sat by the bed. "Tiffany, you're awake. How are you feeling? Any better?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany nodded. "Am I in the hospital?"<br /> <br /> "Yes." Kelly poured her a glass of water, smiling. "Mr. Lewis brought you here, and he even carried you."<br /> <br /> Tiffany choked on the water. "Mr. Lewis?"<br /> <br /> "That's right," Kelly teased. "Tiffany, do you think Mr. Lewis has taken a liking to you? I've been at the company for over a year, and I've never seen him carry a woman before."<br /> <br /> Tiffany's face blushed. "No way."<br /> <br /> "Why not? You're pretty, young, and have a nice figure. Many bosses prefer innocent-looking women. If you don't have a boyfriend, maybe you should consider Mr. Lewis seriously. He's quite a catch—"<br /> <br /> Tiffany cut her off, saying, "I have a boyfriend." <br /> <br /> Only then did Kelly stop. "Really?" <br /> <br /> Tiffany bit her lip. "Yes."<br /> Chapter 3<br /> After Tiffany finished a few bags of IV, her fever finally subsided. However, the doctor said she had a bacterial infection with internal inflammation. <br /> <br /> Although the fever was temporarily gone, she needed to come to the hospital for two more days to get treated with an antibiotic infusion.<br /> <br /> In the evening, Teresa Lloyd, Tiffany's sister, hurriedly burst into the hospital room. "Tiffany, are you okay?"<br /> <br /> As she saw Teresa, Tiffany's eyes welled up. "I'm fine, Teri."<br /> <br /> "How did this happen? You were perfectly healthy." Teresa looked at Tiffany, her face etched with concern. <br /> <br /> They had lost their parents when they were young. Teresa was seven years older than Tiffany and had played the roles of both a mother and a sister in Tiffany's life. She had raised Tiffany, and their bond was deep.<br /> <br /> Not wanting to worry Teresa, Tiffany blinked back tears. "I caught a cold last night and got a fever. But I'm much better now."<br /> <br /> Seeing that Tiffany looked better, Teresa relaxed slightly. She then turned to Kelly, who was standing beside her. "And you are?"<br /> <br /> "Hello, I'm Kelly Harrison, Tiffany's colleague." Kelly politely extended her hand and shook hands with Teresa.<br /> <br /> "Oh, are you the one who brought Tiffany to the hospital?"<br /> <br /> "No." Kelly shook her head. "Our boss did. I just stayed with her for the day."<br /> <br /> "Well, thank you. Tiffany is quite reserved; she's lucky to have a good colleague like you."<br /> <br /> "You're too kind." Glancing at the time, Kelly guessed Vincent wouldn't visit again today. So, she grabbed her purse. "Since you're here, I'll leave Tiffany to you and head back."<br /> <br /> Teresa escorted Kelly out. When she returned, she remarked, "She seems nice. Is she a new friend?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany shook her head. "We hardly talk at the office."<br /> <br /> Kelly had been usually friendly earlier, but in the office, she was closest to Ivy. Tiffany was shy and rarely socialized, choosing to keep her head down and work instead. She did find it odd that Kelly had been so attentive today.<br /> <br /> "Still, it's nice she stayed with you the whole day."<br /> <br /> "Yes." Tiffany decided she would return the favor to Kelly when she had the chance. She disliked owing others. <br /> <br /> Teresa said the hospital was too noisy and suggested they go back home. Tiffany didn't mind the noise, but she felt unsettled without Teresa around, so she agreed. <br /> <br /> As they left the hospital, a gust of cold wind blew by them. Teresa draped her coat over Tiffany's shoulders.<br /> <br /> Though Teresa was dressed lightly, she prioritized keeping Tiffany warm. Tiffany bit her lip and hastened her steps to get into the cab.<br /> <br /> While they were on the way home, Eric Cobb, Teresa's husband, called her. He said he had a business engagement and would be home late, so they shouldn't wait for him for dinner. <br /> <br /> Teresa gave him a few reminders, which Eric curtly acknowledged before impatiently hanging up on her.<br /> <br /> Tiffany squeezed Teresa's hand. "Teri, I want to eat pasta made by you for dinner."<br /> <br /> Teresa smiled. "Sure. I'll make them for you when we get home."<br /> <br /> "Okay."<br /> <br /> Once they got back to their apartment, Teresa helped Tiffany into her room and propped a pillow behind her back. She poured a cup of hot water for Tiffany and then felt her forehead in concern. <br /> <br /> "Rest here. I'll make the pasta for you. Call me if you need anything."<br /> <br /> Tiffany obediently nodded. "Okay."<br /> <br /> Teresa tied on an apron and headed to the kitchen to cook pasta. When Tiffany heard the sounds from the kitchen, she threw the blanket off and got out of bed. <br /> <br /> She tiptoed into Tiffany's bedroom. Then, she opened the bedside table's drawer and easily found some contraceptive pills. She quickly glanced at the instructions on the box and swallowed two pills. <br /> <br /> After dinner, Tiffany took a bath. After taking off her clothes, she stood in front of the mirror and stared at the marks on her body. <br /> <br /> Last night's madness flashed through her mind, the memories haunting her. <br /> <br /> Tiffany slept restlessly that night. Perhaps she had slept too much during the day, or maybe it was because she still felt unwell.<br /> <br /> In her hazy state, she heard the sounds of an argument drifting from outside. Rubbing her temples, she rose from bed and opened the door a crack.<br /> <br /> The lights in the living room were on. A man's tie and shoes scattered on the floor. Eric lay sprawled on the couch, reeking of alcohol. <br /> <br /> Teresa was tidying up as she spoke. "Didn't I tell you to drink less? Look at you. You'll have a headache again tomorrow—"<br /> <br /> "Blah, blah, blah. All you do is nag," Eric slurred. "You think I want to be like this? I do it for you. For this family. For your deadbeat sister."<br /> <br /> Annoyed, Teresa said, "Don't talk about Tiffany like that."<br /> <br /> "Why not?" Eric raised his voice. "I pay for her food and drinks, and she lives under my roof. And I can't talk about her? Those who don't know she's your sister might think she's the queen of the house!"<br /> <br /> "Tiffany has found a job. She's been contributing to expenses since she was a freshman. When has she ever used your money?" Teresa defended Tiffany.<br /> <br /> Eric pointed at her. "Fine, then! If she's so capable, you'd better have her move out tomorrow. I'm sick of seeing her!"<br /> <br /> "Tiffany is my sister, my only family. She hasn't even graduated, and she's just found a job. How can you kick her out now?" Teresa retorted.<br /> <br /> Eric gestured wildly, looking unapologetic. "This is my house. I'm the one paying the mortgage every month. I make the rules. If I want her out, she's out!"<br /> <br /> "You..." Teresa was on the verge of tears.<br /> <br /> Eric passed out drunk.<br /> <br /> After a while, Teresa wiped her tears and said, "Alright, go take a shower and sleep in the bedroom."<br /> <br /> Tiffany quietly closed the door. She lay back down, but her eyes remained open; she hardly slept a wink through the night. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Early the next morning, Tiffany prepared breakfast. She left an envelope and a note for Teresa, then dragged her suitcase out of the apartment. <br /> <br /> Tiffany was partly the reason Teresa had married Eric. Teresa had often mentioned that, as women who were alone in the world, they faced many hardships. She believed having a man at home would deter others from bullying them.<br /> <br /> Teresa wasn't highly educated. She struggled to make ends meet by running a stall on the street. Buying a house and settling down had become a distant dream.<br /> <br /> Eric, an ordinary college graduate, worked at a listed company. He had been nice at first, but he had soon become irritable, perhaps from stress. He often came home drunk and argued with Teresa. <br /> <br /> Thinking of Tiffany, Teresa always backed down when they fought.<br /> <br /> Tiffany knew Teresa still loved Eric. But no love could withstand the trials of daily life.<br /> <br /> Tiffany didn't want to be a burden to Teresa and Eric. She wished they could have a better life and hoped to make things easier for them by moving out.<br /> <br /> The elevator stopped at the eighth floor. As the doors opened, Tiffany came face-to-face with the people standing outside. Her grip on the suitcase handle tightened.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Tiffany had never thought that her boyfriend would cheat on her with her best friend. She had always thought that such things were just absurd fiction. Until it happened to her. <br /> <br /> Tiffany finally understood the phrase "art is a reflection of life".<br /> <br /> She still remembered the day she had gone into her dorm room and seen William Lewis and Brianna tangled together. The shock and betrayal had cut deep.<br /> <br /> Brianna had been her best friend, and William had been the person she had relied on the most besides Teresa. Yet, they had hurt her in the dirtiest, sharpest way.<br /> <br /> "Tiff?" Brianna froze.<br /> <br /> Tiffany averted her gaze and dragged her suitcase aside. She didn't plan to make small talk. <br /> <br /> The past was past. <br /> <br /> She had broken up with William and cut Brianna off too. She didn't want anything more to do with them.<br /> <br /> Brianna clung to William's arm as they walked in. As the elevator doors closed, Brianna turned to Tiffany. "I heard you got a job. Are you going on a business trip?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany nodded curtly in response, going along with it.<br /> <br /> Seeing Tiffany's reaction, Brianna didn't say more.<br /> <br /> As the elevator reached the ground floor, Tiffany dragged her suitcase out. But to her surprise, one of the wheels got stuck in a gap. Her face reddened, and she tugged on the suitcase. But it wouldn't budge.<br /> <br /> Just as she was at a loss for what to do, William reached out. With a light push, he freed the wheel.<br /> <br /> "Thank you," Tiffany mumbled before fleeing with her suitcase.<br /> <br /> The elevator doors closed, and it continued downward.<br /> <br /> Brianna glanced at William. "Tiffany seems different. I wonder if she's still mad at us. Do you think I should meet her and apologize properly?"<br /> <br /> "Is that necessary?" William said flatly. "It is what it is. Will apologizing change anything?"<br /> <br /> Brianna pouted. "William, are you blaming me?"<br /> <br /> William didn't respond.<br /> <br /> Brianna withdrew her hand from his. "William, if you can't move on from Tiffany, I'll explain things to her. It was my fault to begin with, and I can take the blame. Tiffany is soft-hearted. She'll surely forgive you..."<br /> <br /> The elevator opened to the bright underground parking garage.<br /> <br /> Brianna ran out of the elevator, crying. She ended up in the way of a speeding car. The horn blared. <br /> <br /> Brianna froze. She raised a hand feebly in front of her face, forgetting to move.<br /> <br /> Luckily, William reacted fast and pulled her back just in time. The brakes screeched as the car barely missed them. The driver stuck his head out and cursed at them before driving off.<br /> <br /> "Are you out of your mind?" William held Brianna's wrist, his voice trembling.<br /> <br /> That had been too close. One more second, and she would have been hit.<br /> <br /> Brianna's face was drained of color as tears streamed down. She trembled and collapsed against William, speechless.<br /> <br /> William sighed and wrapped his arms around her soothingly. "Don't cry."<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Tiffany took a cab back to the dormitory. It was the only place she could go now that she had moved out of Teresa's place.<br /> <br /> The four-person dorm was now empty. Tiffany's roommates had moved out after finding jobs during their final semester. Tiffany didn't stay there usually, but her belongings were still there.<br /> <br /> Before Tiffany had discovered the cheating incident, only Brianna had lived here. Since she was from out of town and had no internship, she had stayed in the dorm. <br /> <br /> On that fateful night, Tiffany had returned to the dorm after hearing there had been a power outage there. She had been worried that Brianna would be scared alone, so she had come back to stay with her.<br /> <br /> Yet, when she had pushed the door open, she had stumbled upon that scene…<br /> <br /> Brianna no longer lived in the dorm. Rumor had it that William had rented a place for her. <br /> <br /> Since Tiffany had joined Lewis Group, she had always been busy going to the office early and working late nights. Hence, running into William and Brianna in Teresa's apartment had shocked her. <br /> <br /> Unexpectedly, the place William had rented for Brianna was not only in Teresa's neighborhood but also in the same building.<br /> <br /> Tiffany didn't want to dwell on whether it was a coincidence or not anymore. She was convinced that moving out had been the right decision. After all, it would be uncomfortable if she kept running into them.<br /> <br /> As she finished making her bed, her phone rang. It was a call from Teresa.<br /> <br /> Her voice was choked up as she asked, "Tiff, what's going on? Why did you leave without telling me? Where are you? I'll come to get you now."<br /> <br /> Tiffany leaned against the bed frame. "Teri, I moved back to the dorm. After my internship, I can apply for employee housing—"<br /> <br /> "You have a place at home. Why would you live in an employee accommodation? Just wait there. I'm coming to get you—"<br /> <br /> "Teri!" Tiffany said firmly.<br /> <br /> Teresa fell silent. <br /> <br /> Swallowing her sadness, Tiffany looked up at the ceiling. She tried her best to sound casual. "Teri, I've grown up. I don't want to burden you anymore. I want to be someone you can depend on."<br /> <br /> Teresa sat on the chair in the foyer, clutching her phone as tears streamed down her face.<br /> <br /> Wiping her tears away, she said, "Tiff, I don't need to depend on you. I just need you by my side. No matter how old you become, you'll always be my little sister."<br /> <br /> "Teri, thank you. But this time, I want to be independent. Will you support me?" <br /> <br /> Teresa's voice choked up. "What if I don't want to? Will you come right back then?"<br /> <br /> "No, I won't." Tiffany smiled through silent tears. "Ever since I was a child, you've supported me, no matter what. You're the best sister in the world."<br /> <br /> Teresa remained silent for a while, trying hard to hold back her tears. Yet, Tiffany still heard her soft sobs.<br /> <br /> "When I earn more money, I'll buy you a big house! I'll open a shop for you too. Then, you and Eric won't have to work so hard anymore."<br /> <br /> Finally, Teresa laughed. "You silly girl. I don't want a big house or a shop. Eric and I are just ordinary people; we don't want much. <br /> <br /> "Tiff, just remember this. I don't want anything except for you to be well and happy. That's all I need."<br /> <br /> "Okay." Tiffany nodded firmly. "Teri, I'll make sure to live a good life!"<br /> <br /> After hanging up, Tiffany succumbed to the sadness and cried for a long time.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, she heard a few knocks on the door.<br /> <br /> Tiffany wiped her tears away and opened it. The bright sky outside had darkened. Vincent's handsome face appeared right in front of her. <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Tiffany woke up from her dream with a start.<br /> <br /> As she opened her eyes, she found herself lying in a hospital bed. The vision of Vincent had vanished.<br /> <br /> The elderly lady in the neighboring bed smiled and asked her, "Dear, did you have a nightmare? I saw you gripping the sheets tightly while you slept. What was the dream about?"<br /> <br /> As a child, Tiffany had heard that talking about a bad dream prevented it from coming true. So, she replied, "My boss."<br /> <br /> The elderly woman, Anna Keller, was surprised. She shook her head and sighed. "Your boss must be frightening."<br /> <br /> Just then, the door was pushed open from outside. A tall, slender figure entered.<br /> <br /> Tiffany had been about to use the bathroom. She had just slid one foot into her slippers, but when she saw who it was, she nearly fell off the bed.<br /> <br /> Vincent was dressed in a white shirt with the collar slightly open. His black trousers showed off his long legs. He was carrying a thermos in one hand, while his black suit jacket was draped over the other. He exuded an air of elegance.<br /> <br /> As Tiffany met his gaze, a wave of guilt washed over her. Without realizing it, she clenched her fingers into a fist.<br /> <br /> But Vincent walked right past her to Anna's bed. He bent down. "Grandma."<br /> <br /> Tiffany looked up. She was surprised to see Anna patting Vincent's head tenderly. <br /> <br /> Vincent, who was an imposing man in the office, was now acting like an obedient grandson in front of Anna. It turned out that he was her actual grandson.<br /> <br /> Tiffany looked on in surprise as Vincent opened the lid of the thermos and poured some soup to feed Anna. <br /> <br /> She had never expected that the usually stern CEO could be so gentle and caring. <br /> <br /> Anna waved her hand, saying, "I just had an apple, so I'm quite full." <br /> <br /> Turning to Tiffany, she continued, "Dear, you haven't eaten yet, have you? My grandson made some tomato soup. Would you like to try some?" <br /> <br /> Vincent looked over at her as well. Seeing that, Tiffany shook her head repeatedly. "No, no, thank you. I'm not hungry." <br /> <br /> But Anna insisted. "I haven't even touched it. You're not going to reject me, are you?" <br /> <br /> "Of course not." <br /> <br /> "That's good." Anna's mood changed rapidly as she pushed Vincent's shoulder. "Go on. The poor thing; it's been a while, and no one has come to see her. She even had a nightmare about her boss just now. She seemed so scared. I bet her boss is no good."<br /> <br /> Tiffany tried to stop Anna, but she couldn't get a word in. Anna had blurted out everything!<br /> <br /> Vincent raised an eyebrow at Tiffany. "Is that so? What's eating at you that you're so afraid of your boss?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany said nothing. There was no way she could explain it, no matter what she said.<br /> <br /> Vincent kept staring at her as if he could burn a hole through her face.<br /> <br /> "I... I need to go to the restroom. I'll be right back." With that, Tiffany fled into the restroom.<br /> <br /> Anna smacked Vincent's arm. "Look what you did! You scared her off!"<br /> <br /> Vincent chuckled helplessly. "Grandma, am I that scary?"<br /> <br /> Even though he might be strict at work, there was no reason for Tiffany to be that afraid of him. <br /> <br /> Anna scrutinized him seriously. "You don't look scary, but you always have a cold expression, which is rather intimidating. That young lady is timid, but she seems kind—not like those arrogant or pretentious women. I quite like her."<br /> <br /> "Okay, that's enough." Vincent cut her off before she could say more, feeling a headache coming. "She has a boyfriend, Grandma. Don't get any ideas."<br /> <br /> But Anna didn't believe him. "A boyfriend? How do you know?"<br /> <br /> "Because she's my employee."<br /> <br /> "Huh?"<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> When Tiffany came out of the restroom, Vincent was alone in the room. As she emerged, Vincent's gaze locked on her. <br /> <br /> Tiffany's steps stiffened as she awkwardly walked to her bed. <br /> <br /> She was still on the IV drip, with the IV lines taped on the back of one hand and the other holding the IV bag up.<br /> <br /> She stood on her tiptoes and tried to hang the bag up. However, she found it difficult and struggled because of her height and limited mobility.<br /> <br /> "Give it to me." A deep male voice came from beside her. <br /> <br /> Tiffany turned her head in a daze as a cool scent hit her nose. At the same time, Vincent took the IV bag from her and easily hung it up.<br /> <br /> "Thank you, Mr. Lewis," Tiffany said, keeping her head down. She didn't dare make eye contact with him.<br /> <br /> Once she settled back on the bed, Vincent brought over the thermos and set it on her bedside table. "This is for you."<br /> <br /> Tiffany looked up at him in surprise. When their eyes met, she quickly averted her gaze, her cheeks flushing red.<br /> <br /> Vincent found it amusing. He had seen many women before, but none as bashful as Tiffany. He found her rather entertaining, given how she turned beet red at the slightest thing. <br /> <br /> To avoid any misunderstandings, he added, "It's from my grandma."<br /> <br /> "Oh, I'll thank Mrs. Lewis Senior later then," Tiffany said.<br /> <br /> Vincent stood by the bed for a moment. "There's something else I want to ask you."<br /> <br /> "Go ahead," she replied.<br /> <br /> He pulled something out of his pocket and held it in front of her. "Have you seen this before?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany's eyes widened with shock. It was her pearl bracelet! How had it ended up with Vincent?<br /> <br /> Vincent observed her expression. "Have you seen it?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany snapped out of it and shook her head. "N-no. I'venever seen it before."<br /> <br /> A hint of disappointment flickered in Vincent's eyes. "Are you sure you've never seen it?"<br /> <br /> "Yes." Tiffany clenched her fists tightly. She feared they might break under the pressure of her anxiety. "I've never seen it."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Vincent pocketed the bracelet.<br /> <br /> Tiffany's heart was in turmoil. She couldn't believe she had dropped something so important in Vincent's tent! <br /> <br /> As a child, Tiffany had often been sick. Teresa had climbed 999 steps up a mountain trail to reach a church, all so that she could get this pearl bracelet blessed for health and give it to Tiffany.<br /> <br /> Tiffany had continued to wear it all these years. Yet, it was often hidden under her sleeves, so no one besides those closest to her knew about it.<br /> <br /> She kept to herself at work and didn't have any friends at the company, so no one there knew either. Hence, she didn't need to worry about Vincent finding out that it was hers.<br /> <br /> What concerned her was how she would get the bracelet back from him.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> In the afternoon, Kelly sent Tiffany several messages asking how she was doing. <br /> <br /> Out of courtesy, Tiffany replied briefly. They weren't close, so the conversation should have ended after a few messages.<br /> <br /> However, Kelly sent another message. "Tiffany, has Mr. Lewis been to the hospital?"<br /> <br /> Since both of them worked in Lewis Group's executive department, Tiffany wasn't sure if Kelly might have something to say to Vincent. So, she replied honestly, "He came by at noon."<br /> <br /> The next moment, Kelly call her.	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1,952,782	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1952748}'	Yes	2024-08-01 19:12	active	1201	1008330117360312	What happens next👉Click Here to read on👉	Chapter 1<br /> The man's kisses rained down on Tiffany Lloyd's body. <br /> <br /> Time passed until, finally, the storm subsided. Tiffany curled up in the man's warm embrace, drifting into a deep sleep...<br /> <br /> The next morning, Tiffany rolled over. Her fingers made contact with something warm.<br /> <br /> The unfamiliar sensation made her jolt awake. As she slowly opened her eyes, a handsome face appeared before her.<br /> <br /> "Huh? Mr. Lewis?" Tiffany's mind went blank for two seconds. Then, flashes of what had happened the night before flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Her eyes flew wide as she bolted upright.<br /> <br /> Her entire body was sore and aching. But what hurt more was the scene before her eyes. <br /> <br /> She was in a spacious tent, and the sheets were tousled around her. Vincent Lewis was stark naked, save for a thin blanket around his waist.<br /> <br /> Tiffany sat stunned, as if struck by lightning. She felt like the world had collapsed in that instant.<br /> <br /> Last night hadn't been a dream?<br /> <br /> She was an intern who had just joined the company half a month ago. And now she had slept with her boss. <br /> <br /> As Tiffany reeled, Vincent's hand moved, indicating that he was rousing from his slumber. <br /> <br /> Terrified, Tiffany frantically got dressed and fled. In her rush, she didn't notice the pearl bracelet lying by the pillow.<br /> <br /> Outside, the day had yet to break. The bonfire from the night before had smoldered, leaving a trail of smoke rising from it.<br /> <br /> Dozens of tents surrounded the area. Tiffany dashed barefoot across the grass and quickly disappeared into a pale pink tent.<br /> <br /> As soon as she lay down, Kelly Harrison, her colleague, rolled over. As their eyes met, Tiffany's breath caught in her throat.<br /> <br /> But Kelly only glanced at Tiffany before closing her eyes again. She casually asked, "What were you doing out so early?"<br /> <br /> "I… I just went to the restroom," Tiffany choked out, her mind racing.<br /> <br /> Kelly didn't pry further. Soon, her breathing became even once more.<br /> <br /> Tiffany exhaled in relief, but her heart was still pounding wildly. She stared unblinkingly at the tent ceiling until the sky brightened outside and everyone else woke up. Still, she remained huddled inside.<br /> <br /> She could hear her colleagues' laughter and chatter outside. Tiffany cocooned herself, leaving only her head peeking out from the covers, her eyes wide.<br /> <br /> Kelly unzipped the tent and peered in. "Tiffany, get up. We'll eat breakfast and then go hiking."<br /> <br /> They were on a company team-building camping trip in a scenic mountain area for several days. <br /> <br /> Yesterday had been the first day, so everyone had settled in and had quite a few drinks at night. <br /> <br /> Tiffany hadn't planned to drink. However, since she was new, she had felt pressured to bond with her colleagues over drinks.<br /> <br /> She had never imagined that those few drinks would have led to such a disaster. <br /> <br /> She didn't know how it had happened, but she had stumbled into the wrong tent. Somehow, she had accidentally ended up sleeping with Vincent!<br /> <br /> Thinking about it made Tiffany's head ache again.<br /> <br /> "Tiffany? Tiffany?" Kelly called out several times, but there was no response. She took off her shoes and entered the tent. "What's wrong?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany sniffled, feeling like crying. Her voice was muffled. "It's nothing."<br /> <br /> Kelly reached out and felt her forehead. "Oh, dear, you have a fever!"<br /> <br /> "I'm fine." Tiffany bit her lip, resisting the urge to cry. Her voice was dull. "I'll just lie down. You guys go ahead and go hiking. Don't worry about me."<br /> <br /> Kelly wasn't convinced, so she brought two antipyretic pills. Then, she made Tiffany take them before leaving with the others to hike.<br /> <br /> When silence enveloped her, Tiffany finally succumbed to her distress and began sobbing.<br /> <br /> Her body ached terribly, and she still bore marks from last night's pleasure. She didn't know if it was because her senses were heightened, but she felt like she could still smell Vincent's scent.<br /> <br /> Now that she had a fever, Tiffany felt like a duck being roasted over a fire. She felt so terrible that she wished she were dead.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> The hiking group had assembled at the foot of the mountain. When Vincent stepped out of the car, the women's gazes were immediately drawn to him.<br /> <br /> "Ah, Mr. Lewis looks so handsome!"<br /> <br /> "We always see Mr. Lewis in suits, but he looks incredible in casual wear too!"<br /> <br /> "Hey, you're practically drooling!"<br /> <br /> "I've had my fill of eye candy!"<br /> <br /> Vincent strode over, exuding a commanding air. His eyes scanned the crowd from behind his sunglasses. His voice was deep as he asked, "Did everyone sleep well last night?"<br /> <br /> Everyone replied in unison, "Yes."<br /> <br /> Vincent frowned slightly and tilted his head, gesturing to his assistant, Alex Zander. <br /> <br /> Getting the cue, Alex asked them sternly, "Did anyone enter Mr. Lewis' tent last night?"<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads. <br /> <br /> Even if some of the assistants were attracted to Vincent, they were all still employees of Lewis Group. They wouldn't dare risk their careers by sneaking into Vincent's tent.<br /> <br /> Seeing that no one had admitted to it, Vincent frowned even more. <br /> <br /> He raised the bracelet made of white pearl beads. "Whose is this?"<br /> <br /> Still, everyone shook their heads. None of them recognized the bracelet.<br /> <br /> "If anyone knows whose bracelet this is, let me know." Vincent's voice was grave. Then, he added, "You will be rewarded… and your year-end bonus will be doubled."<br /> <br /> His words caused an uproar.<br /> <br /> "Double?"<br /> <br /> "My bonus was 100 thousand last year. Did he say double? That's 200 thousand dollars! Awesome!"<br /> <br /> "Whose bracelet is that anyway?"<br /> <br /> "It looks quite plain, though. Is it worth that much?"<br /> <br /> "Kelly, do you know whose it is?"<br /> <br /> "Huh?" Kelly snapped out of it. She had a rather odd expression on her face. "No idea..."<br /> <br /> "Alright, let's take attendance." Alex began calling names.<br /> <br /> When he reached Tiffany, there was no response.<br /> <br /> "Where's Tiffany Lloyd?" Alex asked.<br /> <br /> Kelly stepped forward. "Tiffany is sick, so she's in her tent."<br /> <br /> "Sick?" Alex looked at Vincent, unsure of what to do.<br /> <br /> Vincent sat in the black car. He looked lost in thought as he fiddled with the bracelet. Alex didn't dare to disturb him, so he finished checking everyone's attendance and said, "Let's get going then."<br /> <br /> Closing his notebook, Alex walked to the car. "Mr. Lewis, are you joining the hike?"<br /> <br /> Vincent looked weary and seemed uninterested. His gaze was fixed on the bracelet. After a moment, he said flatly, "I'll pass. You can lead the team."<br /> <br /> "Alright, Mr. Lewis."<br /> <br /> "Kelly, what are you looking at?" Ivy Jones tugged Kelly's arm. "Hurry up! The first ten to reach the top get prizes!"<br /> <br /> "Okay." Kelly nodded, but she couldn't help glancing back. All she saw was the black car speeding toward the campsite on the winding mountain road.<br /> <br /> Kelly suddenly turned to Alex and said, "Mr. Zander, I'm worried about Tiffany. I'm sitting this one out to stay with her."<br /> <br /> "Okay."<br /> Chapter 2<br /> Tiffany woke up from her nap, feeling her mouth parched dry. She groggily crawling out from the tent, a pair of men's sneakers suddenly appeared before her. <br /> <br /> As her eyes trailed upward from the sneakers, she saw a pair of long and slender legs. As the sunlight pierced through the mist, Tiffany saw Vincent's face. She almost fainted on the spot.<br /> <br /> "M-Mr. Lewis?" Wasn't he supposed to go hiking?<br /> <br /> Vincent squatted before her and looked at her cheeks, flushed from the fever. His expression was grave. "I have a question for you."<br /> <br /> Tiffany's heart pounded. Licking her dry lips, she nodded shakily. "Y-Yes... Go ahead."<br /> <br /> "Did you see anyone enter my tent last night?" Vincent's gaze bored into her eyes. His overwhelming presence made it feel like an invisible hand was squeezing her chest, almost crushing her heart.<br /> <br /> Tiffany avoided his stare, her eyelashes fluttering. "N-No, I didn't see anyone."<br /> <br /> "Why are you trembling?" Vincent noticed her unusual behavior.<br /> <br /> It wasn't just her voice, even her whole body was shaking uncontrollably. She was so slim that Vincent feared she would break from how much she was shaking.<br /> <br /> He had dozens of assistants in his office, and each of them were responsible for different fields. <br /> <br /> Tiffany was a new intern, but he vaguely remembered her because of how timid she was. <br /> <br /> During her first interview, Tiffany had been utterly nervous when he had asked her questions. She had kept her head down the entire time, too afraid to meet his gaze.<br /> <br /> "I-I'm cold." Tiffany shivered harder.<br /> <br /> "Cold?" Vincent frowned. "But aren't you running a fever? How can you be cold?"<br /> <br /> Reaching out, his icy fingers touched her forehead. The next second, he frowned deeply. "What's going on? You're burning up!"<br /> <br /> "Mr. Lewis, I'm fine." Tiffany shivered violently, feeling utterly miserable. <br /> <br /> She tried to get up, but she had no strength left. She could only curl up helplessly on the grass as she felt her consciousness fading...<br /> <br /> "Tiffany?" Vincent sensed that something was wrong and tried to wake her up. <br /> <br /> At first, Tiffany mumbled a faint response but then lost consciousness completely.<br /> <br /> Without hesitation, Vincent bent down and scooped her up in his arms. She looked so thin, and she barely weighed a thing.<br /> <br /> As Vincent looked at her, he noticed a hickey on her neck. His eyes narrowed.<br /> <br /> "Mr. Lewis!" A voice pierced through the silence of the forest.<br /> <br /> Kelly had run back all the way. Her hair was disheveled, and she was panting heavily.<br /> <br /> Vincent asked, "Why did you come back?"<br /> <br /> Kelly looked at the unconscious Tiffany cradled in his arms. Catching her breath, she said, "I... I was worried about Tiffany, so I came back to check on her. What happened?"<br /> <br /> "She passed out from a high fever," Vincent said as he placed Tiffany in the car's backseat. "I need to take her to the hospital now."<br /> <br /> As he was about to get into the car, Kelly anxiously reached out and grabbed the door handle. "Mr. Lewis, can I come too?"<br /> <br /> Vincent eyed her with scrutiny. "Tiffany and I are colleagues," Kelly explained. "And we're both women, so I may be able to help."<br /> <br /> Her reasoning made sense, so Vincent agreed.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At the hospital, the doctors admitted Tiffany and started her on an IV drip. <br /> <br /> Kelly went to get some water. When she returned, she saw Vincent standing at the foot of Tiffany's bed. He was deep in thought as he stared at the unconscious Tiffany.<br /> <br /> "Mr. Lewis." Kelly poured him a cup of water. "Have some water."<br /> <br /> "Thanks." Vincent took the cup but set it aside. "What's your name?"<br /> <br /> Kelly was momentarily taken aback. Then, she realized that, even though he had many assistants, only Alex was the only one by his side around the clock.<br /> <br /> Kelly wasn't exactly an outstanding employee or good at her work, so she had rarely had the chance to interact with Vincent before. It was normal that she didn't know her name.<br /> <br /> "Kelly Harrison, sir. I'm your—"<br /> <br /> "Ms. Harrison, I need you to help me confirm something." Vincent interjected.<br /> <br /> A hint of disappointment flickered in Kelly's eyes, but she maintained her smile. "Sure, what is it?"<br /> <br /> After Vincent gave her some instructions, he left the room.<br /> <br /> Kelly bit her lip, taking slow steps toward the bed. She had mixed emotions as she looked at the unconscious Tiffany. <br /> <br /> Recalling Vincent's request, she pursed her lips and began unbuttoning Tiffany's shirt. <br /> <br /> As all the buttons came undone, Kelly saw the marks on Tiffany's body. She immediately covered her mouth in shock.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> "Mr. Lewis, where did you go?" Alex called after returning to the campsite with the group and realizing that Vincent was nowhere to be found. <br /> <br /> Vincent replied, "Tiffany fainted, so I took her to the hospital."<br /> <br /> "Tiffany, the intern?" Alex expressed mild surprise. It wasn't because Vincent had personally taken Tiffany to the hospital, but rather because Vincent had remembered an intern's name.<br /> <br /> Considering the fact that Vincent had dozens of assistants, he hardly remembered anyone apart from Alex.<br /> <br /> Yet, he had remembered Tiffany's name, which was quite remarkable.<br /> <br /> "Yes." Vincent glanced at his wristwatch and said, "You guys have fun. I'll distribute the prize money after we get back."<br /> <br /> After giving some brief instructions, he hung up. <br /> <br /> At that moment, Kelly emerged from Tiffany's room. Vincent looked at her and asked, "So?"<br /> <br /> Kelly met his gaze calmly. "I've checked. There's nothing unusual on Tiffany's body. The hickey on her neck that you mentioned… It's probably from her boyfriend."<br /> <br /> "Boyfriend?" Vincent frowned slightly but didn't pry further.<br /> <br /> Kelly asked, "Would you like to see her? She'll probably wake up soon."<br /> <br /> "No." Vincent's expression returned to normal. "I have other matters to attend to. When she wakes up, make sure to contact her family."<br /> <br /> "Sure, Mr. Lewis. Don't worry."<br /> <br /> Kelly saw Vincent out before returning to Tiffany's room. Tiffany was already awake, but she still looked very weak. <br /> <br /> Kelly sat by the bed. "Tiffany, you're awake. How are you feeling? Any better?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany nodded. "Am I in the hospital?"<br /> <br /> "Yes." Kelly poured her a glass of water, smiling. "Mr. Lewis brought you here, and he even carried you."<br /> <br /> Tiffany choked on the water. "Mr. Lewis?"<br /> <br /> "That's right," Kelly teased. "Tiffany, do you think Mr. Lewis has taken a liking to you? I've been at the company for over a year, and I've never seen him carry a woman before."<br /> <br /> Tiffany's face blushed. "No way."<br /> <br /> "Why not? You're pretty, young, and have a nice figure. Many bosses prefer innocent-looking women. If you don't have a boyfriend, maybe you should consider Mr. Lewis seriously. He's quite a catch—"<br /> <br /> Tiffany cut her off, saying, "I have a boyfriend." <br /> <br /> Only then did Kelly stop. "Really?" <br /> <br /> Tiffany bit her lip. "Yes."<br /> Chapter 3<br /> After Tiffany finished a few bags of IV, her fever finally subsided. However, the doctor said she had a bacterial infection with internal inflammation. <br /> <br /> Although the fever was temporarily gone, she needed to come to the hospital for two more days to get treated with an antibiotic infusion.<br /> <br /> In the evening, Teresa Lloyd, Tiffany's sister, hurriedly burst into the hospital room. "Tiffany, are you okay?"<br /> <br /> As she saw Teresa, Tiffany's eyes welled up. "I'm fine, Teri."<br /> <br /> "How did this happen? You were perfectly healthy." Teresa looked at Tiffany, her face etched with concern. <br /> <br /> They had lost their parents when they were young. Teresa was seven years older than Tiffany and had played the roles of both a mother and a sister in Tiffany's life. She had raised Tiffany, and their bond was deep.<br /> <br /> Not wanting to worry Teresa, Tiffany blinked back tears. "I caught a cold last night and got a fever. But I'm much better now."<br /> <br /> Seeing that Tiffany looked better, Teresa relaxed slightly. She then turned to Kelly, who was standing beside her. "And you are?"<br /> <br /> "Hello, I'm Kelly Harrison, Tiffany's colleague." Kelly politely extended her hand and shook hands with Teresa.<br /> <br /> "Oh, are you the one who brought Tiffany to the hospital?"<br /> <br /> "No." Kelly shook her head. "Our boss did. I just stayed with her for the day."<br /> <br /> "Well, thank you. Tiffany is quite reserved; she's lucky to have a good colleague like you."<br /> <br /> "You're too kind." Glancing at the time, Kelly guessed Vincent wouldn't visit again today. So, she grabbed her purse. "Since you're here, I'll leave Tiffany to you and head back."<br /> <br /> Teresa escorted Kelly out. When she returned, she remarked, "She seems nice. Is she a new friend?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany shook her head. "We hardly talk at the office."<br /> <br /> Kelly had been usually friendly earlier, but in the office, she was closest to Ivy. Tiffany was shy and rarely socialized, choosing to keep her head down and work instead. She did find it odd that Kelly had been so attentive today.<br /> <br /> "Still, it's nice she stayed with you the whole day."<br /> <br /> "Yes." Tiffany decided she would return the favor to Kelly when she had the chance. She disliked owing others. <br /> <br /> Teresa said the hospital was too noisy and suggested they go back home. Tiffany didn't mind the noise, but she felt unsettled without Teresa around, so she agreed. <br /> <br /> As they left the hospital, a gust of cold wind blew by them. Teresa draped her coat over Tiffany's shoulders.<br /> <br /> Though Teresa was dressed lightly, she prioritized keeping Tiffany warm. Tiffany bit her lip and hastened her steps to get into the cab.<br /> <br /> While they were on the way home, Eric Cobb, Teresa's husband, called her. He said he had a business engagement and would be home late, so they shouldn't wait for him for dinner. <br /> <br /> Teresa gave him a few reminders, which Eric curtly acknowledged before impatiently hanging up on her.<br /> <br /> Tiffany squeezed Teresa's hand. "Teri, I want to eat pasta made by you for dinner."<br /> <br /> Teresa smiled. "Sure. I'll make them for you when we get home."<br /> <br /> "Okay."<br /> <br /> Once they got back to their apartment, Teresa helped Tiffany into her room and propped a pillow behind her back. She poured a cup of hot water for Tiffany and then felt her forehead in concern. <br /> <br /> "Rest here. I'll make the pasta for you. Call me if you need anything."<br /> <br /> Tiffany obediently nodded. "Okay."<br /> <br /> Teresa tied on an apron and headed to the kitchen to cook pasta. When Tiffany heard the sounds from the kitchen, she threw the blanket off and got out of bed. <br /> <br /> She tiptoed into Tiffany's bedroom. Then, she opened the bedside table's drawer and easily found some contraceptive pills. She quickly glanced at the instructions on the box and swallowed two pills. <br /> <br /> After dinner, Tiffany took a bath. After taking off her clothes, she stood in front of the mirror and stared at the marks on her body. <br /> <br /> Last night's madness flashed through her mind, the memories haunting her. <br /> <br /> Tiffany slept restlessly that night. Perhaps she had slept too much during the day, or maybe it was because she still felt unwell.<br /> <br /> In her hazy state, she heard the sounds of an argument drifting from outside. Rubbing her temples, she rose from bed and opened the door a crack.<br /> <br /> The lights in the living room were on. A man's tie and shoes scattered on the floor. Eric lay sprawled on the couch, reeking of alcohol. <br /> <br /> Teresa was tidying up as she spoke. "Didn't I tell you to drink less? Look at you. You'll have a headache again tomorrow—"<br /> <br /> "Blah, blah, blah. All you do is nag," Eric slurred. "You think I want to be like this? I do it for you. For this family. For your deadbeat sister."<br /> <br /> Annoyed, Teresa said, "Don't talk about Tiffany like that."<br /> <br /> "Why not?" Eric raised his voice. "I pay for her food and drinks, and she lives under my roof. And I can't talk about her? Those who don't know she's your sister might think she's the queen of the house!"<br /> <br /> "Tiffany has found a job. She's been contributing to expenses since she was a freshman. When has she ever used your money?" Teresa defended Tiffany.<br /> <br /> Eric pointed at her. "Fine, then! If she's so capable, you'd better have her move out tomorrow. I'm sick of seeing her!"<br /> <br /> "Tiffany is my sister, my only family. She hasn't even graduated, and she's just found a job. How can you kick her out now?" Teresa retorted.<br /> <br /> Eric gestured wildly, looking unapologetic. "This is my house. I'm the one paying the mortgage every month. I make the rules. If I want her out, she's out!"<br /> <br /> "You..." Teresa was on the verge of tears.<br /> <br /> Eric passed out drunk.<br /> <br /> After a while, Teresa wiped her tears and said, "Alright, go take a shower and sleep in the bedroom."<br /> <br /> Tiffany quietly closed the door. She lay back down, but her eyes remained open; she hardly slept a wink through the night. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Early the next morning, Tiffany prepared breakfast. She left an envelope and a note for Teresa, then dragged her suitcase out of the apartment. <br /> <br /> Tiffany was partly the reason Teresa had married Eric. Teresa had often mentioned that, as women who were alone in the world, they faced many hardships. She believed having a man at home would deter others from bullying them.<br /> <br /> Teresa wasn't highly educated. She struggled to make ends meet by running a stall on the street. Buying a house and settling down had become a distant dream.<br /> <br /> Eric, an ordinary college graduate, worked at a listed company. He had been nice at first, but he had soon become irritable, perhaps from stress. He often came home drunk and argued with Teresa. <br /> <br /> Thinking of Tiffany, Teresa always backed down when they fought.<br /> <br /> Tiffany knew Teresa still loved Eric. But no love could withstand the trials of daily life.<br /> <br /> Tiffany didn't want to be a burden to Teresa and Eric. She wished they could have a better life and hoped to make things easier for them by moving out.<br /> <br /> The elevator stopped at the eighth floor. As the doors opened, Tiffany came face-to-face with the people standing outside. Her grip on the suitcase handle tightened.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Tiffany had never thought that her boyfriend would cheat on her with her best friend. She had always thought that such things were just absurd fiction. Until it happened to her. <br /> <br /> Tiffany finally understood the phrase "art is a reflection of life".<br /> <br /> She still remembered the day she had gone into her dorm room and seen William Lewis and Brianna tangled together. The shock and betrayal had cut deep.<br /> <br /> Brianna had been her best friend, and William had been the person she had relied on the most besides Teresa. Yet, they had hurt her in the dirtiest, sharpest way.<br /> <br /> "Tiff?" Brianna froze.<br /> <br /> Tiffany averted her gaze and dragged her suitcase aside. She didn't plan to make small talk. <br /> <br /> The past was past. <br /> <br /> She had broken up with William and cut Brianna off too. She didn't want anything more to do with them.<br /> <br /> Brianna clung to William's arm as they walked in. As the elevator doors closed, Brianna turned to Tiffany. "I heard you got a job. Are you going on a business trip?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany nodded curtly in response, going along with it.<br /> <br /> Seeing Tiffany's reaction, Brianna didn't say more.<br /> <br /> As the elevator reached the ground floor, Tiffany dragged her suitcase out. But to her surprise, one of the wheels got stuck in a gap. Her face reddened, and she tugged on the suitcase. But it wouldn't budge.<br /> <br /> Just as she was at a loss for what to do, William reached out. With a light push, he freed the wheel.<br /> <br /> "Thank you," Tiffany mumbled before fleeing with her suitcase.<br /> <br /> The elevator doors closed, and it continued downward.<br /> <br /> Brianna glanced at William. "Tiffany seems different. I wonder if she's still mad at us. Do you think I should meet her and apologize properly?"<br /> <br /> "Is that necessary?" William said flatly. "It is what it is. Will apologizing change anything?"<br /> <br /> Brianna pouted. "William, are you blaming me?"<br /> <br /> William didn't respond.<br /> <br /> Brianna withdrew her hand from his. "William, if you can't move on from Tiffany, I'll explain things to her. It was my fault to begin with, and I can take the blame. Tiffany is soft-hearted. She'll surely forgive you..."<br /> <br /> The elevator opened to the bright underground parking garage.<br /> <br /> Brianna ran out of the elevator, crying. She ended up in the way of a speeding car. The horn blared. <br /> <br /> Brianna froze. She raised a hand feebly in front of her face, forgetting to move.<br /> <br /> Luckily, William reacted fast and pulled her back just in time. The brakes screeched as the car barely missed them. The driver stuck his head out and cursed at them before driving off.<br /> <br /> "Are you out of your mind?" William held Brianna's wrist, his voice trembling.<br /> <br /> That had been too close. One more second, and she would have been hit.<br /> <br /> Brianna's face was drained of color as tears streamed down. She trembled and collapsed against William, speechless.<br /> <br /> William sighed and wrapped his arms around her soothingly. "Don't cry."<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Tiffany took a cab back to the dormitory. It was the only place she could go now that she had moved out of Teresa's place.<br /> <br /> The four-person dorm was now empty. Tiffany's roommates had moved out after finding jobs during their final semester. Tiffany didn't stay there usually, but her belongings were still there.<br /> <br /> Before Tiffany had discovered the cheating incident, only Brianna had lived here. Since she was from out of town and had no internship, she had stayed in the dorm. <br /> <br /> On that fateful night, Tiffany had returned to the dorm after hearing there had been a power outage there. She had been worried that Brianna would be scared alone, so she had come back to stay with her.<br /> <br /> Yet, when she had pushed the door open, she had stumbled upon that scene…<br /> <br /> Brianna no longer lived in the dorm. Rumor had it that William had rented a place for her. <br /> <br /> Since Tiffany had joined Lewis Group, she had always been busy going to the office early and working late nights. Hence, running into William and Brianna in Teresa's apartment had shocked her. <br /> <br /> Unexpectedly, the place William had rented for Brianna was not only in Teresa's neighborhood but also in the same building.<br /> <br /> Tiffany didn't want to dwell on whether it was a coincidence or not anymore. She was convinced that moving out had been the right decision. After all, it would be uncomfortable if she kept running into them.<br /> <br /> As she finished making her bed, her phone rang. It was a call from Teresa.<br /> <br /> Her voice was choked up as she asked, "Tiff, what's going on? Why did you leave without telling me? Where are you? I'll come to get you now."<br /> <br /> Tiffany leaned against the bed frame. "Teri, I moved back to the dorm. After my internship, I can apply for employee housing—"<br /> <br /> "You have a place at home. Why would you live in an employee accommodation? Just wait there. I'm coming to get you—"<br /> <br /> "Teri!" Tiffany said firmly.<br /> <br /> Teresa fell silent. <br /> <br /> Swallowing her sadness, Tiffany looked up at the ceiling. She tried her best to sound casual. "Teri, I've grown up. I don't want to burden you anymore. I want to be someone you can depend on."<br /> <br /> Teresa sat on the chair in the foyer, clutching her phone as tears streamed down her face.<br /> <br /> Wiping her tears away, she said, "Tiff, I don't need to depend on you. I just need you by my side. No matter how old you become, you'll always be my little sister."<br /> <br /> "Teri, thank you. But this time, I want to be independent. Will you support me?" <br /> <br /> Teresa's voice choked up. "What if I don't want to? Will you come right back then?"<br /> <br /> "No, I won't." Tiffany smiled through silent tears. "Ever since I was a child, you've supported me, no matter what. You're the best sister in the world."<br /> <br /> Teresa remained silent for a while, trying hard to hold back her tears. Yet, Tiffany still heard her soft sobs.<br /> <br /> "When I earn more money, I'll buy you a big house! I'll open a shop for you too. Then, you and Eric won't have to work so hard anymore."<br /> <br /> Finally, Teresa laughed. "You silly girl. I don't want a big house or a shop. Eric and I are just ordinary people; we don't want much. <br /> <br /> "Tiff, just remember this. I don't want anything except for you to be well and happy. That's all I need."<br /> <br /> "Okay." Tiffany nodded firmly. "Teri, I'll make sure to live a good life!"<br /> <br /> After hanging up, Tiffany succumbed to the sadness and cried for a long time.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, she heard a few knocks on the door.<br /> <br /> Tiffany wiped her tears away and opened it. The bright sky outside had darkened. Vincent's handsome face appeared right in front of her. <br /> Chapter 5<br /> Tiffany woke up from her dream with a start.<br /> <br /> As she opened her eyes, she found herself lying in a hospital bed. The vision of Vincent had vanished.<br /> <br /> The elderly lady in the neighboring bed smiled and asked her, "Dear, did you have a nightmare? I saw you gripping the sheets tightly while you slept. What was the dream about?"<br /> <br /> As a child, Tiffany had heard that talking about a bad dream prevented it from coming true. So, she replied, "My boss."<br /> <br /> The elderly woman, Anna Keller, was surprised. She shook her head and sighed. "Your boss must be frightening."<br /> <br /> Just then, the door was pushed open from outside. A tall, slender figure entered.<br /> <br /> Tiffany had been about to use the bathroom. She had just slid one foot into her slippers, but when she saw who it was, she nearly fell off the bed.<br /> <br /> Vincent was dressed in a white shirt with the collar slightly open. His black trousers showed off his long legs. He was carrying a thermos in one hand, while his black suit jacket was draped over the other. He exuded an air of elegance.<br /> <br /> As Tiffany met his gaze, a wave of guilt washed over her. Without realizing it, she clenched her fingers into a fist.<br /> <br /> But Vincent walked right past her to Anna's bed. He bent down. "Grandma."<br /> <br /> Tiffany looked up. She was surprised to see Anna patting Vincent's head tenderly. <br /> <br /> Vincent, who was an imposing man in the office, was now acting like an obedient grandson in front of Anna. It turned out that he was her actual grandson.<br /> <br /> Tiffany looked on in surprise as Vincent opened the lid of the thermos and poured some soup to feed Anna. <br /> <br /> She had never expected that the usually stern CEO could be so gentle and caring. <br /> <br /> Anna waved her hand, saying, "I just had an apple, so I'm quite full." <br /> <br /> Turning to Tiffany, she continued, "Dear, you haven't eaten yet, have you? My grandson made some tomato soup. Would you like to try some?" <br /> <br /> Vincent looked over at her as well. Seeing that, Tiffany shook her head repeatedly. "No, no, thank you. I'm not hungry." <br /> <br /> But Anna insisted. "I haven't even touched it. You're not going to reject me, are you?" <br /> <br /> "Of course not." <br /> <br /> "That's good." Anna's mood changed rapidly as she pushed Vincent's shoulder. "Go on. The poor thing; it's been a while, and no one has come to see her. She even had a nightmare about her boss just now. She seemed so scared. I bet her boss is no good."<br /> <br /> Tiffany tried to stop Anna, but she couldn't get a word in. Anna had blurted out everything!<br /> <br /> Vincent raised an eyebrow at Tiffany. "Is that so? What's eating at you that you're so afraid of your boss?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany said nothing. There was no way she could explain it, no matter what she said.<br /> <br /> Vincent kept staring at her as if he could burn a hole through her face.<br /> <br /> "I... I need to go to the restroom. I'll be right back." With that, Tiffany fled into the restroom.<br /> <br /> Anna smacked Vincent's arm. "Look what you did! You scared her off!"<br /> <br /> Vincent chuckled helplessly. "Grandma, am I that scary?"<br /> <br /> Even though he might be strict at work, there was no reason for Tiffany to be that afraid of him. <br /> <br /> Anna scrutinized him seriously. "You don't look scary, but you always have a cold expression, which is rather intimidating. That young lady is timid, but she seems kind—not like those arrogant or pretentious women. I quite like her."<br /> <br /> "Okay, that's enough." Vincent cut her off before she could say more, feeling a headache coming. "She has a boyfriend, Grandma. Don't get any ideas."<br /> <br /> But Anna didn't believe him. "A boyfriend? How do you know?"<br /> <br /> "Because she's my employee."<br /> <br /> "Huh?"<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> When Tiffany came out of the restroom, Vincent was alone in the room. As she emerged, Vincent's gaze locked on her. <br /> <br /> Tiffany's steps stiffened as she awkwardly walked to her bed. <br /> <br /> She was still on the IV drip, with the IV lines taped on the back of one hand and the other holding the IV bag up.<br /> <br /> She stood on her tiptoes and tried to hang the bag up. However, she found it difficult and struggled because of her height and limited mobility.<br /> <br /> "Give it to me." A deep male voice came from beside her. <br /> <br /> Tiffany turned her head in a daze as a cool scent hit her nose. At the same time, Vincent took the IV bag from her and easily hung it up.<br /> <br /> "Thank you, Mr. Lewis," Tiffany said, keeping her head down. She didn't dare make eye contact with him.<br /> <br /> Once she settled back on the bed, Vincent brought over the thermos and set it on her bedside table. "This is for you."<br /> <br /> Tiffany looked up at him in surprise. When their eyes met, she quickly averted her gaze, her cheeks flushing red.<br /> <br /> Vincent found it amusing. He had seen many women before, but none as bashful as Tiffany. He found her rather entertaining, given how she turned beet red at the slightest thing. <br /> <br /> To avoid any misunderstandings, he added, "It's from my grandma."<br /> <br /> "Oh, I'll thank Mrs. Lewis Senior later then," Tiffany said.<br /> <br /> Vincent stood by the bed for a moment. "There's something else I want to ask you."<br /> <br /> "Go ahead," she replied.<br /> <br /> He pulled something out of his pocket and held it in front of her. "Have you seen this before?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany's eyes widened with shock. It was her pearl bracelet! How had it ended up with Vincent?<br /> <br /> Vincent observed her expression. "Have you seen it?"<br /> <br /> Tiffany snapped out of it and shook her head. "N-no. I'venever seen it before."<br /> <br /> A hint of disappointment flickered in Vincent's eyes. "Are you sure you've never seen it?"<br /> <br /> "Yes." Tiffany clenched her fists tightly. She feared they might break under the pressure of her anxiety. "I've never seen it."<br /> <br /> "Alright." Vincent pocketed the bracelet.<br /> <br /> Tiffany's heart was in turmoil. She couldn't believe she had dropped something so important in Vincent's tent! <br /> <br /> As a child, Tiffany had often been sick. Teresa had climbed 999 steps up a mountain trail to reach a church, all so that she could get this pearl bracelet blessed for health and give it to Tiffany.<br /> <br /> Tiffany had continued to wear it all these years. Yet, it was often hidden under her sleeves, so no one besides those closest to her knew about it.<br /> <br /> She kept to herself at work and didn't have any friends at the company, so no one there knew either. Hence, she didn't need to worry about Vincent finding out that it was hers.<br /> <br /> What concerned her was how she would get the bracelet back from him.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> In the afternoon, Kelly sent Tiffany several messages asking how she was doing. <br /> <br /> Out of courtesy, Tiffany replied briefly. They weren't close, so the conversation should have ended after a few messages.<br /> <br /> However, Kelly sent another message. "Tiffany, has Mr. Lewis been to the hospital?"<br /> <br /> Since both of them worked in Lewis Group's executive department, Tiffany wasn't sure if Kelly might have something to say to Vincent. So, she replied honestly, "He came by at noon."<br /> <br /> The next moment, Kelly call her.	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1,953,001	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1953006}'	No	2024-08-01 19:12	active	1201	800926715575788	Woman Sold Ring from Ex, Jeweler's Reaction Left Her Stunned	Woman Sold Ring from Ex, Jeweler's Reaction Left Her Stunned	LEARN_MORE	https://tworeddots.com/sells-ring-gifted-by-ex-eb/	163458637537591	Sportz Bonanza	https://facebook.com/100079776066180	33,501	1	2,829,400,400,548,303	2024-08-01 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Learn more	Sportz Bonanza	120210986539540103	tworeddots.com	NONE	image	Following a painful breakup, Melissa made the difficult decision to move on by selling the beautiful ring her ex had given her. With a mix of emotions, she entered a prestigious jewelry store, intending to sell the ring and possibly make some money. The jeweler inspected the ring closely and was ast...	https://tworeddots.com/sells-ring-gifted-by-ex-eb/	2024-08-01 06:10	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/453433889_3374426449529479_8976572966059788825_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=oBLkzW909mgQ7kNvgFVPa1e&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AYAt7v4BpY5RsQ_76BEdyk15AA_felE9SWy-X2Bxvtaeog&oe=66B20ED5	person_profile	0	Sportz Bonanza	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/453246933_1463833207603388_8144925202247358331_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EXA8BoD0hu4Q7kNvgGOCcoH&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AYBfgg3lFzfDfjCmrQZ_vG7FpHan7gAGg7D-Yi0hwrPUHQ&oe=66B1DADC	3	Sportz Bonanza	2024-08-01 02:00	View Edit Delete
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