Where can she go escaping him? He is a powerful billionaire who could change everything even at the other side of the world with just the flick of his fingers.
Ace squatted on the bed rubbing his eyes, there has been no alcohol that is born yet in this world which could get him inebriated just holding a woman in his arms except for her. She was the drug which could get him addicted within a fortnight.
That fiancée of hers is half-witted to forgo her, Ace thought pitifully. But he had no complaints. It was a blessing in disguise for him. Carl's stupidity is his key to reach Scarlet.
My beautiful pigeon, you are stuck in the net of this hunter. Unless I have a taste of you, I won't let you go.
Goosebumps crawled his skin. It was because the moment his eyes connected with hers there was a spark inside him. He had seen her beauty and the innocence behind her. She is still a virgin.
Why did he care?
He thought he loved Brianna. But what happened in the end? Women are women, heartless, insensitive and very calculative who use men as their toys.
Now this is his chance - Revenge.
But this feeling with Scarlet is much deeper and stronger. Why?
He knew it was too early to predict about an unknown girl's character. But a part inside him screamed he already knew her. The urge to protect her by any means aced in him like a rush of blood in his nerves. Because now there is no way he could look back, especially after a night with her.
He had more to do with her than just a night.
The next night when Scarlet was taking her bath, Carl unlocked the door of her room. He found the engagement ring lying on the table. Rage took over him like a spread of wildfire that she abandoned his ring.
How dare she? He wanted to teach her a lesson and quietly pocketed it before she came out. Next, he asked Scarlet about her ring innocently.
Scarlett was startled to see him. A few days ago it was a different story. She would have felt happy that he thought her room as his and entered inside whenever he pleased but now he is only an unwanted intruder. The love inside her for him is replaced with fear and disgust.
She anxiously searched the entire house but found the ring nowhere. With tearful eyes, she squared Carl with a shake of her head unable to form the words.
"You bloody bitch...." There was a sting felt on Scarlet's cheek followed by a sharp pain that shot from her head because of the impact. "How could you be so careless?"
Carl was drunk and did not have control over his mind and actions. He began to abuse Scarlet to no end and she could no longer take it. Her friends in adjacent rooms had gone for a movie. Nobody could hear her.
If she continues to stand his hits, she will be dead in no time. Thus having no other way Scarlett opted for self-defense.
Rushing to the fridge she took a soda bottle and broke it on the head of Carl before he could process her doing. Blood was oozing out of his head. Carl's body became weak.
He tried to grip the wrist of Scarlet but she won over him because of his dropping consciousness.
To assure herself of safety, Scarlet pierced the broken bottle into his stomach. With trembling hands and sweat covered on her cream face, she fled like a rocket after making sure he was dead.
In the dark streets of Sydney Scarlet runs pillar to post desperately in search of shelter for the night. She did not have money to even pay for a motel. In the rush to escape from Carl, poor Scarlet missed her clutch. Every minute she turns back while sprinting to make sure Carl wasn't following her.
To her relief finally, she found a fancy-looking skyscraper with colorful neon lights. Blinking on top of it were the words - The Johnson group of industries.
Her eyes dart down to find the security slightly snoring with his head falling forward now and then. A smile reached her lips.
Her heart was thumping with fear somebody could catch her and hand her to the cops but found no other way than Scarlet tiptoes into the premises.
Luckily none of the bodyguards who were patrolling around the building could locate her in the dark.
Scarlet dropped herself under the concrete roof in a corner of the superstructure, a place where nobody could see her.
Folding her hands around her chest in biting cold she plans to leave the next day early in the morning before anyone notices her.
Following morning she plans to visit her friend Sasha and ask her help for accommodation. But for the night she had no other place to opt. Lying her head down on the tiled floor she shivered like a piece of paper abandoned on the floor with her hand underneath. She closed her eyes and did not know when she fell asleep.
*****
"Hello Miss, wake-up." Scarlet could hear the voice of a man weirdly. But she could not open her eyes.
A man in a security uniform shook her who had been for the rounds and started his day shift but there was no movement from Scarlet.
He informed his security head about her. Ace had just entered his office. Two days later he will be back in Pennsylvania where his family is based. But before that, he had to see everything was functioning well in his branch office, Perth where one of his employees and friends, Stalin Spark, was in charge.
He was looking through his CCTV to see a girl lying unconscious on the floor and the security was trying to wake her up.
Ace's heart skipped a beat seeing her fragile coiled physique.
Was she her?
Chapter 5His brain confirmed his anxiousness but the heart wanted to scream contrary.Why?She is nobody to you. Didn't you want to spend a night with her? Destiny is giving you a second chance. Why not use it? Taming girls like her with your magical words is a cakewalk to you. You missed the last opportunity, why not use it now?But his heart wouldn't agree to the signals of his mind.Darn! She is a lot of work.He could not see her in such a devastated state. What happened to her? Did her fiance play another dangerous game with her? Why was she out in the street late at night? Questions began to configure his mind endlessly. Thankf
The doctor came, examined her, and prescribed a few medicines. He injected medicine into a syringe but before he could administer it, Scarlet ran shouting like a toddler of three - "I'm frightened, no syringes on me."At first Ace was astonished and then he had a hard time controlling his laugh. For the moment he did not find any difference between her and his daughter. She was as childish as her.He caught her before she ran from his room. "What are you doing? Are you a baby frightened of injections and crying?" He scolded but with underlying softness like he does to his daughter.Ace held her in his arms, placing her in his lap, and directed her to his chest with her legs on either side of his waist. "Your temperature is very high. It is just a small prick Scarlet, you wil
She observed, he was charming, and intelligent. The leopard-like graceful movement with deep voice and adventurous personality could make any girl fall at her knees for him. He had a Titan's shoulders. His bristly eyebrows and hawkish nose were no match even to the models walking out of GQ magazine. Those high cheekbones and the concrete jaw could be compared to Eros, the God of seduction. In short, he was a complete pack of attractiveness and virility that any girl would fall for.He stared at her with those stoical Turquoise Greens that had a kind of fire and passion in his eyes and probably another emotion that she couldn't fathom. "What are you looking at? Come on dig in, the breakfast will go cold." He told her in nonchalance but with lifted lips.What was there on her face that made him amused. "I do not know if you like cheese
For a moment Ace was wordless. He stared at her unbelievably and later mentally concluded it was a sensitive subject and he had to handle tactfully with the juvenile.For once at least she should have believed her friends and calculated Carl. Within a few months she should be a certified nutritionist. But now?Scarlet hesitated to say her dangerous truth but Ace wouldn't stop enquiring.The cops might come and arrest her on the murder charges at any time. However, seeing the reputed man in front of her, there was a small spark of hope gradually rising in her. Probably Mr. Taylor might help her to sweep away her criminal record.But she knew she was walking on thin ice. She least believed the man that he was not inte
He couldn't send this unblemished girl to the convent without completion of her graduation. Scarlet is a determined and hardworking student. He had already got her investigated by his team. She came to Perth to study on a scholarship. Ace wanted Scarlet to realize her dream of being a nutritionist and go back to convent with a successful vision.Whatever happened in her life was not her fault and she shouldn't be forgoing her career because of a rogue who tried to cheat and use her. Teaching Carl a lesson was sure in his 'to do' list but firstly, he had to join Scarlet in a university where she should be completing her education.Her purity was a peaceful and welcoming change to him. With the passing moments, Ace was intrigued to learn more about her. The more he came to know about her, the greater was his adoration and regard
She felt the wetness between her legs. He was handsome, an Apollo dressed to kill. He had the darkest blonde hair and most beautiful green eyes that Scarlet could spend an age staring at.Ace Taylor was a man with few words and more action. He held a kind of aplomb, a grandeur with which he carried himself."Get freshen up, outfits are waiting for you there. Put the one you like and come back to my office." He cleared his throat after having a glass of water."My secretary will accompany you to the suite. You can tell her your size and she will get you your...I mean...." He trailed off so as not to make her feel uneasy.What was Scarlett going to do now? Will she accept Ace's invitation or since he is already taken man find her own way to her destination?
Tugging a pink towel around her wet body she came out of the steaming bathroom standing before the rack. After looking at the varieties of dresses, and casuals hanging before her, Scarlet could not decide on what to choose. She was speechless. If only she could afford it she wanted to buy the entire wardrobe.Little did innocent Scarlet know Ace talked to sister Mary to get her permission in bringing her with him to Pennsylvania, to pursue her education and maybe help her start a career in his concern itself. He is a renowned businessman in pharmaceuticals and nutrition is a sub branch of medicine. Employing her in his firm will not be a big deal to him and she would get a good break if she starts her career from Johnson group of Industries.How was Scarlett's life going to turn with the intervention of Ace? Will he become the knight
"Read it and you will understand. Afterward, you can sign it here." Ace points to a place with the pen and speaks to her in a care as gentle as a caress."This is an application for graduation in Home Science from the University of Pennsylvania. It is very difficult to get through here." She confirms going startled.Ace shrugs in nonchalance. "You have got some of the best grades anybody could have asked for."Scarlet stares at him unbelievably. "I applied for this university earlier too but I did not get it. Do you have anything to do here with my admission?"Ace looks down at Scarlet in an intrigued grin but then gets back to his stoical nature not speaking anything.