Avery's POVOur eyes met, and I bit the inside of my cheeks to hold down the smile that threatened to spread wide on my lips.For a moment,I considered walking up to him myself but decided against it as it might be too impulsive on the outside.However, Ethan walked past me without even one single glance at me again.The two ladies standing behind us burst into laughter. “Who does she think she is? An expensive dress doesn't mean class, truly.” I heard one of them gossip.I felt so embarrassed, and I fought back the tears that threatened to fall from the hurt I felt at this point.“Hey girl,check this out.” I heard Anita say, but I was too down to even care about what she said until expensive,polished shoes came into my line of sight. I looked up to see Ethan looking down at me,his eyes unreadable. From the corner of my eye,I saw people staring in our direction. I didn't know what to do as I was lost on the next step to take.One part of me desperately wanted to walk out on him, but t
Avery's POV“Long enough to admire your enchanting beauty, kitten.” He mummured, placing an open mouthed kiss on my neck, biting and sucking on my skin. I am sure he is going to leave hickeys on my skin.I felt my breathing grow rapidly. “Ethan..” I panted as I felt his erection against my ass. I had to hold the railings to prevent myself from falling.“Yes?” He answered,pushing his erection into my ass. Almost instinctively,I grinded back against him, and I felt a sense of control fill me as I heard the animalistic groan from him.“Kitten,stop.” He panted,his voice ragged as if he were injured.“No.” I responded and grinded harder into him. It was dangerous, but it left a thrill in me, and I continued,my panties getting drenched too.“Then you leave me no option.” He growled,the sound traveling straight to my core.Before I could react,his hands went forward and bunched up my gown to my waist. I felt the night breeze hit my bare skin.“What are you—ooh!” I gasped as I felt two long fi
Avery's POVThe journey back home was a better experience compared to when we had come to the village. There were no potholes, and I spent quality time with Ethan. We talked randomly, about the events of the ground breaking ceremony,the kids, and some people we met at the party.We finally arrived back at the mansion, where Butler Jenkins and the rest of the staff were already lined up, waiting for us with trained smiles on their faces.“Good afternoon, Master Ethan, Good afternoon, madam.” They all greeted us in unison as soon as we stood in front of them.It felt awkward at first to see so many people bow while greeting me, but it was what came with being Ethan's wife or the madam of the Lorenzo family. I felt overwhelmed just thinking about it.“Good afternoon.” I replied,while Ethan just hummed a reply to their greetings. Butler Jenkins came forward and took Ethan's coat, while Lawrenta came to take my handbag. I could see the obvious excitement on her face and how she was struggl
Ethan's POVThere is no way I am telling Avery I had her phone bugged before handing it to her.“Jeffrey told me about it.” I quickly lied, mentally thanking Jeffery.“Ohh,” She drawled absentmindedly, and I nodded,drawing circles on her thighs.“That's why you need your position and stance known.”“Still, nobody can bring up those silly marriage arrangements for us. They need us, not the other way around. And to be fair,I think Lucas likes Felicity,so I don't mind.”I smiled in victory. She mentioned us—not they know you or Kings but us. I want to kiss her till she is out of breath or something, but that's for later. Fuck,this woman is going to be the end of me! I continued rubbing her smooth thighs while keeping up the conversation with her.“There is an invitation for a tea meeting from the billionaire's wife's women's club. Would you be going?”“I..I don't think so.” She stuttered, looking distracted. “What kind of group is that? The name already sounds weird.” She added. I could
Avery's POVI shouldn't have come. This is the first thought that enters my mind as I am escorted into the pavilion where the tea meeting is to be held. I would rather be on the phone, talking about random topics with Anita and Marcella,or even video calling with my sons who were in Nana's place, than to be greeted with the fake smiles of the eight women who were seated here. They all seemed to be in their early and late thirties.It was awkward at first. I watched as their eyes scanned my outfit and handbag enviously. It was ironic because I almost left the house in a simple jean trouser and top only to be pulled back inside by Lawrenta and get dressed up.“Oh, hello, Madam Avery. It is a pleasure to meet you!” A brunette haired lady in her thirties, who was likely the host, greeted me, walking up to give me a side hug. Her heavy perfume almost choked me in the process, and I sensibly pulled away from her. I counted four to five pieces of gold accessories on her.“Nice to meet you to
**Three days later**Avery's POVIt is a weekend, and Ethan is in his study upstairs having a business video call with some foreign business partners. We agreed on hosting a birthday party for the boys in one of the halls in the mansion. The mansion's size is finally coming to use in my books because I found it unnecessarily large at first.I am presently seated with Lawrenta in the pavilion in the garden, trying to settle on a theme for the birthday party.“What about this?” Lawrenta suggested,pointing at a pirate themed decoration on the tab.I shook my head. “I think a pirate themed birthday party might be too wild, and honestly,I don't really like the idea.” I sighed and dropped the tab on the table. “How about a career themed birthday party?”Lawrenta paused as if in thought. “What about a Mafia-themed one?”I looked at her as if she had two heads. “That's ridiculous. That might encourage violence among the children; there's no way I am allowing such for the party.” I stopped to
Avery's POV“I can't believe you made this grandson of mine prepare a meal for me.” Nana smiled, caressing my cheeks.I and Ethan were seeing her off. For reasons best known to her,she insisted on going back to the ancestral mansion tonight instead of staying the night at ours.She faced Ethan and put on a serious expression. “Your wife can definitely tame a storm if she is capable of such a feat!"Ethan nonchalantly agreed. “Yes,yes, Nana. She can. Now,good night.” He said,kissing both of her cheeks affectionately.“Do you see what I am talking about? He can't wait to get rid of me!” Nana exclaimed and hit his shoulder playfully. It is so obvious Nana is very fond of Ethan from the way she jokes with him. For a second,I wished I had someone dote on me so lovingly like Nana did with Ethan after my father's death. I gathered my thoughts, not wanting to affect my mood. That was then, and now I had Lucas, Carlos, and even Ethan as my family. A smile appeared on my lips as the thought cam
Avery's POVI was seated outside in the pavilion, writing out invitations for the birthday, with Lawrenta helping out with the guest list.“Your handwriting is so beautiful,madam.”I looked up to see the young maid, who was busy clearing up the table, sneaking a peek at my work. I smiled at her compliment. “Thank you.”“You are welcome,madam,” she bowed politely before walking away.“She is so young and bold; I dare not say a word when I was her age.” Lawrenta mummured,handing me an envelope.The corner of my mouth pulled up in a small smile. “Really,who did you even work for at first?”“I worked for Emilia at first before Nana had me sent here.” She grimaced. “I don't want to even remember it. Can we not talk about it?”I nodded. “Sure.” I don't want to imagine what working for an arrogant woman like Emilia would be like. I wonder how she is Nana's daughter; they are both so different in their personalities.“Is this Jake the same person as your friend?” she asked, eyeing the envelo