“You brought me here without saying anything else about what I would do. I know that I am a tempting bait for your assignment, but why do I need to come with you to this event? I’m not good at socializing with other people.” I whispered as we walked through the people inside this mansion’s ballroom.
“I already told you earlier.”
“Absolutely. Just as bait, right?”
“Go and figure it out, Shantal,” Alchy mumbled and increased the pace of our step. I was wearing an off-shoulder floor-length velvet dress with high heels.
I did not talk anymore; however, my heels made a staccato beat echoing off marble floors and granite walls. I’m not sure if it’s because of the sound made by my heels grabbing the attention of the people here or because of the color of my hair.
I subtly sigh. Hopefully, after tonight I can g
My body pressed into a soft thing and the feeling of being drunk entered when I did not consume even a slight amount of alcohol. Suddenly, my average body temperature changed with the disorientation of my vision. I do not know what’s happening to my body. It kinda responding to something. Indeed, even though I was feeling exceptionally befuddled, my ears clearly listened to how the door opened, and the person’s feet drew nearer to where I was. “It’s pleasant to watch you in that position, lady. You’re enticing this lion to eat his prey.” this voice, it’s from the fat man earlier. Is he the one behind this drug I intake without knowing? I wanted to open my mouth and speak, but no voice seemed to come out from it. I could not feel my strength. My soul is awake, but my body feels asleep because of the heavyweight, I think. I listened to the movement
“Finally, you are awake, my woman.” a husky voice greeted me as I opened my eyes. I turned my body to the right side and met a pair of brown eyes, “Good afternoon.” he added.I quickly sat up from lying down and immediately rolled my eyes over to the room where I currently was; the ambiance of this place is unaccustomed to the taste of a woman.The whole place was colored gray and splashed with orange. There are exciting art walls, and the lightning is thoughtful; the details are balanced. This room was made of rough concrete, rustic wood, brick walls that suited a man.My eyes landed on the part of the middle ceiling. A crystal chandelier was hanging while antler and horns were beside it; it’s adding some sexual vibes.After observing, I brought my gaze back to the man who was sitting beside my bed. His hands were crossed over his chest, wearing a dark
“Is that the reason why you saved me last night?” Zygo gently moved his head while staring directly into my eyes. “Why do you guys always treat me like a tool to fulfill your own tasks,” I complained.“What do you mean. Who used you?” Zygo asked and quickly turned his body in my direction. I ignored him and acted like he didn’t exist.That black tag soldier spared me out of a circumstance and made me a tool for his task, and it fizzled. Now, this tycoon also saved me, but in return, I need to be his partner if he mentioned it. Not just any partnership; I need to pretend as his lady in front of his entire clan.Indeed even though I haven’t agreed, however, I as of now know where this going. I feel like things are coming back, and it was telling me that I can’t avoid them from happening.I encountered someone who reminds me of the bitter
“Oh my God! You came, Zygo, my grandson!” a man in his late seventy’s wearing a black tuxedo greeted Zygo with a hug as we took our first step inside the vast mansion. I was stunned. I thought this man I was with was a self-made billionaire, as stated in the article that I had read a couple of weeks ago. Wait, how can he become self-made if he comes from a family full of entrepreneurs? I forgot that the internet consists of half-lies and truth. I stared at Zygo’s face. I don’t know what accurate word can describe his expression, but I sensed displeasure while his grandfather hugged him. It was a cue that both of them aren’t close to each other. Anyways, I also don’t know what kind of event is happening in this household. This tycoon who asked for assistance did not mention it. I looked back to the front. After Zygo and his grandfather were done w
“Lover?” the woman looked at me with disbelief as she took a glance at Zygo, “I’m his fiance,” she said and anchored her arms to the man beside her, looking for support. I tried to hide my expression. My left brow raised as I stared at the woman. She was like a leech in the intensity of her hands attached to Zygo. “Fiance? He never told me that he was engaged to someone. We are dating, right, darling?” I muttered and brought my eyes to Zygo, who was staring at me. His lips suddenly formed a grin. “Is that true, Zygo?” the woman asked him as he nodded. Zygo quickly removed the woman’s hands, approached me, and put his arms around my waist, causing me to flinch. “Yes, Zanya,” Zygo said without any affection. The woman’s lips were left in awe as she stared at us. “Tell me that you are bluffing.” “I’m not, Zanya.”
“Are you really okay?” I asked Zygo after he calmed down. The opening speech was done by his grandfather, and with that time, Zygo remained silent. I was shocked. He was the most extraordinary billionaire of Tranquil, but he looks like he did not exist in this home.“Don’t worry about me; I’m fine,” Zygo muttered and then took a glance at me. I just nodded and let out a deep sigh.The people present in this event started eating as we remained standing, looking at them. I looked at the end where Zygo’s grandfather was standing with other older men. It’s his family’s business partners.The old man suddenly takes a look in our direction. I raised my left brow when I met his eyes. He stared for a second and shrugged, then brought his eyes back to the men.“I failed to cancel the engagement,” Zygo mumbled.&
“Let her hand go. You are hurting her.” Zygo commanded, but Alchy just stared at him.“It goes the same with you, too,” Alchy muttered. I felt like being sandwiched between these two men. I let out a deep sigh and forcefully withdrew my hands from them.“Do you know this guy?” Zygo asked, then suddenly pulled me behind him. I don’t know if I’m going to answer Zygo that I know this person in front of us or pretend not.“Shantal. What are you doing here?” Alchy asked, looking at me directly. He never bothers to take a glance at Zygo.Zygo suddenly turned his face on me. “Shantal?” he asked me with knitted brows, “When did you become Shant--?” I quickly covered Zygo’s mouth and glared at him, causing his forehead to frown.We stared at each other for a second before Zygo got w
“Where are you guys taking us?!” I shouted when the men wearing red masks forced us into their car. They did not reply and quickly pushed me inside the van.I hit the chair savagely that made my head spin for a little.“What the hell! Pay attention to your actions towards her. You assholes even dare to point a gun at her!” I heard Zygo holler. He was held by the two men, then struggled and broke free from their grip. He then quickly drew closer inside the van.I was stunned when he suddenly cupped my cheeks. Even the van was dim, I could feel that Zygo was stressing himself over me.“Are you okay?” he asked with a panting voice. I nodded as Zygo removed his hands on my cheeks.“I’m fine,” I said and stared into his brown eyes. “Who are they?” I asked, but he just stared at me with a concerne