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Lizzie . Doing the same routine each day eases the pain in my legs. My body got used to climbing up and down the hill from Elizalde's residence. I can eat all the foods I like without worrying about how many calories I'll put in. I can quickly burn them by doing these every day. Lovely! I'm not worried about if I get fat. That's fine. But then, I imagine Snow's face laughing like a bully reminds me of how I looked when I was nineteen. I only gained a few kilos back then, but Snow made fun of me, so I did not eat for two days. My father got angry with Snow, and she was put in detention. After that, she never bullied me again. She knows that she will get punished by Dad, even now. Zia Melina cooked three dishes that are Zalde's favorites. Dishes here in Italy have something to do with pasta, pizza, sauces, and herbs. I love the aroma of everything as they do it fresh. I don't know what it is, but Zia Melina's food has a traditional touch that will remind you of your childhood every
Elizalde . The business meeting ended early, as I expected. However, it took me almost a whole day because of the travel. Although Martini was my driver, he works under another firm, where his boss and father are business partners. In short, I attended the meeting at my father's request. Antonio was there, and we had a good chat after the meeting. It was quick, but all in all, I'm happy about the outcome of the deal. Now, my father has started introducing me to his partners abroad, and as much as I don't want to do it, I have been left with no choice. "I'm on my honeymoon, Don. Tell that to the old man," I said in the line. Don chuckled. It looked like he's been having fun with the boys there managing my business. "I already told him. So don't worry. I will keep him busy so you and Lizzie can make up like the old days." I secretly smile, feeling warm at the look of it. I like how things are happening now between Lizzie and me. She's placid as it is and very sweet and loving at
Lizzie's POV."I hate this. You know I hate numbers!" My lips twisted nastily, and he chuckled in a sarcastic tone.We were playing, and it had something to do with numbers. The loser will grant the winner's wish. That's the rule. He implemented it—his good at making and winning the rules."That's unfair. You know I hate numbers!" I rolled my eyes, then faced him squarely.I am no longer joking this time. I'm deadly serious because my wish concerns the business. If I ever win this game, I want to be a part of the business where he and my father are in.It's not like I wasn't a part of it. I'm on our business side, and I need to win this game to have access to the El Del Real estate pyramid. I want to be where Elizalde is the king.He laughed slightly and looked at me seductively. He licked his lips and never left mine. One of my brows raised, and I silently looked at his hand."Are you some sort of a magician?" I desperately asked while looking at his fists.I must guess where the li
Elizalde's POV . "Who got in?" My brows crossed, listening to Don on the other line. Since he temporarily managed a few of my businesses around, he overlooked some investors that got into the business of Lizzie's father. I know that Mr Alonzo Amante was also doing his end. It's only on the side of their business. But since I owned more than half of their company, I have the right to know the new investors that just got in. "It's Kristoff Taverna, bro," he repeats. What the hell? How did he manage to get into the business? My jaw tightened. I could feel my blood boiling, and I raked my hair in exasperation. How the hell did that bastard get into the company of the Amantes? Don't tell me Lizzie's father has something to do with this. "That's ridiculous, Don! I want a summary report from their end. I would like to know how many shares that bastard bought. I don't need his fucking money. What the hell do they take me for? Are they fucking serious!?" "I will, Zalde. I have a meeti
Lizzie's POV . I gasped softly as I realised what this would lead to. His unstoppable kisses are taking full advantage, ensuring I can no longer complain. And why would I do that? We both know what we're doing. We want this, I like this, and I can only surrender myself to him. "So beautiful, Lizzie." He holds me tightly, embarking on a hot and lustful kiss. It gives me so much pleasure and needs. I moaned softly, and on my tiptoe, I pressed my slender body against the length of his member. He swore behind my ear when I finally felt it. His lips claimed me again, and it went down my neckline like a hungry beast. I moaned and repeatedly called his name when his hands entirely found my peak and gently caressed it. My body arched, feeling his arousal pulsing with desire. I stopped and smiled while looking at him pleasurably sucking my breast. He noticed me and brought his lips back to my mouth. "Fuck," in his sexy voice, his fingers are doing their magic underneath me. "Oh, God, Z
Elizalde's POV . My fist slammed on the table, enough to release my frustration. Luckily, Lizzie was not around because Zia Melina took her to the market. I've been waiting for Don to call me back since yesterday, but he got held up with the people around him and just had the time now. I gritted my teeth as I stared at his appearance on the monitor. If only I could do something, but like him, we cannot control Lizzie's father regarding her stepmother's demands. What a load of crap! "At least it's not much, Zalde. The old man was pretty apologetic towards you. If only he could retrieve it from Kristoff. He did try, but Kristoff refused. Kristoff now holds a ten percent share of the Amantes Holdings." "Fuck," I swore bitterly, and my jaw clenched. The ugly truth of dealing with Lizzie's stepmother hits me now. I can't imagine what she's been through after all those years after her mother died. I don't know how Lizzie's father met her stepmother, but one thing is for sure, they w
Lizzie's POV . No news from home is good to me. It only meant one thing, everything was going excellent there with my father. I hope the business is doing well so that I can return to the same routine when I get back to the company. But before that, I still remember what Elizalde promised me. I won our game last time, and he needs to grant my wish. It was one wish, and breaking with him doesn't count. That's alright. I have no plans to let this marriage go, as I know. I will wait for whatever decision he has in mind for the future. I believe that things will go smoothly towards us. We are compatible in bed. There's no doubt about that. We still have the magic every time our skin touches. This is what I feel every time I am with him, and I like this type of feeling. Whenever he talked sweetly towards me, I tended to forget my hate and drama. He knows how to get me where I could say no, and I know to play his cards. So it's always the same. "Are you sure about that? I-I mean, you w
Elizalde's POV . The more time we spend together, the deeper the connection and feelings are established again. This is what I want anyway. I want to get Lizzie's heart. I want her to trust me like she used to. I want to hold her heart as she holds mine. I can give her the world where my heart belongs, and that's enough for me to go on. No questions asked. I don't want to discuss our past anymore. I don't want to bring it back. She seems like she doesn't want us to talk about it. And the best way to do this is to forget it. We are on our last honeymoon week and almost went around closer to my hometown. She had already witnessed my childhood and discovered many things about me and what I was like as a child. She also met most of my friends here that I grew up with. We even went to my first nursery and primary school. Some of my teachers were still there, and I introduced Lizzie to them as my wife. The food was excellent everywhere, and we had a good time together. We laughed, joked