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 will be fine. With the injection, you will heal faster." He explained to her.
He cupped her face and made her look into his eyes. "You know when I was small I fell from my bicycle and got stitches on my forehead...."
Ace was proficient in knitting imaginary stories on the spot for he has a daughter in his home whose age matched Scarlet's mental age.
"Where are the stitch marks on your forehead?" She made a soft gasp and her hands ran gently on the area he pointed.
Such flashing innocence in those sweet blue irises….
Ace felt his heart race up with her touch. Damn it! He was not a teenager to feel such emotions. Nobody had the power to bring those titillations in him, till date, not even Brianna. He knew it was too soon. She is a baby, no match to his age and maturity, his mind counseled. But his heart was no longer in control. He was incapable of arresting his feelings.
Ace corrected his throat, putting her abruptly beside him like a bag of potatoes.
Why does he lose control around this girl?
'The girl was panicking just for a simple prick but didn't miss the logic.' - He thought amusedly.
Had he already fallen in love with this pristine maiden at first sight? No. That's never gonna happen at least after his episode with Brianna.
Anyways, mission accomplished. She got the prick but was distracted enough that she did not feel it.
Scarlet looked at him in shock. During the tell-tale she understood he was filling her ears with nonsense. She laid her hand on his chest and pushed him away, puckering out her lips and narrowing her eyes.
What a site to see! She was cute, beautiful and adorable at the same time sexy. He was feeling himself hard within a matter of seconds.
"If this is your plan to drag me to the bed again, then it is not possible because I'm not drunk and I cannot be fooled every time." Scarlet spoke tough to him.
With a nod, he sent the doctor away to give them privacy. He was one of the top listed businessmen in the United states and nobody dares to talk to him in such a way except for this foolish girl.
"What did you say?" Darn it! She is going to have something really big now.
Knowing to mask his emotions was something he had in his blood. It was one of the tricks he applied to excel in business. He could read people's emotions through their eyes but would give away nothing in return.
As soon as the doctor left, his anger hit his features like a Tsunami. Ace grilled his teeth and studied Scarlett with fire in his eyes.
Just by seeing the degree of rage in his countenance Scarlett turned into a mush. She committed a blunder by raising his hackles but it was too late to realize.
"If you think I exploited your drunken state then you're mistaken, Ms. White. We did not do anything that night. You're still a virgin."
A relief washed on Scarlet's features. She does not remember the events of the night, she had too many drinks.
He inserted his hands in his pants pockets standing from his executive chair looking tall and mighty. "I'm Ace Taylor, the CEO of Johnson group of Industries. You are presently in one of the branch offices of the Johnson's. We are spread all around the world as the manufacturers and leaders in textile and pharmaceuticals."
His powerful and strong aura created a vitrifying effect of dreadfulness in her.
Scarlet's jaw dropped in surprise. Was he the same Ace Taylor whose interview was published in last month's Forbes magazine? Damn her stupidity.
Scarlet had read his interview but there were no pictures of him attached to the article. She thus could not recognize him. Not many are fortunate to meet such celebrities except to read about them in books.
Luckily his hands are out of his pockets now to switch off the air-conditioner because she was shivering. She gingerly pushed her small hand in his big warm hand without words.
At first he did not understand what she was doing and then his lips extended slightly. He shook her hand firmly, removed his coat and put it on her.
Scarlett felt her adrenaline rise with the simple action. She could smell him through the coat. It is not common for an ordinary girl like her to meet a business tycoon like Ace Taylor.
"So Scarlet...." He began when there was a knock at the door. His secretary walked in and placed another breakfast tray on the center table before the super soft cream-colored couch that extended in the room by an 'L' shape.
It was probably for him as she could now see two trays. Scarlet looked around the opulent office room as his secretary placed the dishes on the table. To the left side was a huge oak wood desk which hosted several files and documents.
At the side of the table was an Apple laptop. He was working on it before the doctor arrived. Beside it was a huge glass window that gave a beautiful view of city life. On the other side of it was a door that was probably a washroom.
Towards the side on the wall were pictures hanging of Ace receiving rewards from several popular people in the society including president Joe Biden.
Scarlet's eyes stared at the pictures in admiration and awe. This man was in no way a normal person; she could extend her friendship.
with his own hands.
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.
She had fallen in love with the right person at the wrong time. Why did she have to go drunk at the bar and meet this charismatic entrepreneur in the first place? And of all the places in Perth, why should she take refuge only under his roof. Yes, it sounds like a fairy-tale but unfortunately it is not and the reality of her life.She could not continue her education in a university where she had worked so hard to win a scholarship because of Lothario who tried to rape her. Why should she bear the brunt of actions for a crime that she has not committed? Carl is not dead. And whatever she did to him was under the grounds of self-defense. Otherwise she would have been dead today.However she also knew taking rounds of the court her hairs would turn gray but with no justice. When she needed someone's help the most, Ace
Ace grilled his words in temper. "You are not an intruder because I have willingly invited you into my home. I do not have any problem if you stay here. But if you want to go then it is your choice." He had tried enough to instill some sense in the head of an inconsistent jejune who can't even decide what dress to put on in the closet filled with dresses. Yes, his secretary informed him about Scarlett's dilemma to choose between the outfits. All these days he was trying to help her save her career by giving her an opportunity but Scarlet is not only a fool but rigid and peeve too.She nodded in understanding but her eyes like always were trained to the floor during their conversation. "Thank you."Ace pummeled his fist into the wall with anger making Scarlet flinch in fear and walked out of the place. Scarlet did not know why he was