Lily's POV
My heart is racing. He dragged me out of the convenience store and I'm thankful that it's almost 1 AM. The people are sleeping."Let me go, Rogue!" I tried to pull my arm but he's too strong. My wrist is aching."I said let go! What the hell is your problem?"He angrily let me go and faced me. "You! You are my problem, woman! You attention seeker wench!"I gaped at him. I felt tears pooling in the corner of my eyes. I was never thirsty for attention.I gritted my teeth and fought the urge to cry in front of him. I glared at him. "How dare you accuse me, Rogue? I was hungry so I went out to eat! What the hell is your problem with me? Showing up out of nowhere and calling me attention seeker? How dare you?!""How dare you!" He spat back and pointed at me. "How dare you ruin everything I have, woman? Don't you know? Mom woke me up in the middle of my fcking sleep saying you're not answering her calls and you're missing? How dare you include me in your terrible act? You just want attention, right? You want everyone's attention? You want my family's sympathy!""I never wanted your family's attention!"He laughed sarcastically. "Is that how you got to convince my grandfather to make me marry you? Acting so innocent and all? Fck you and your dramas!""Don't you dare curse at me, Rogue!""Oh, I will curse at you whenever and however I want! You ruined my life!"My lips trembled. "I did that for your grandfather!""Don't make me laugh, Lily! You did that for yourself. You manipulated my grandfather. You manipulated my family. You manipulated everyone to get their sympathy.""I didn't!" I said with trembling lips. I hate him! I hate him for accusing me like that."You did! That's why my grandfather forced me to marry you. You ruined my life, Lily! You ruined my plans!" He shouted at my face and grabbed my arm to pull me closer to him."You'll regret forcing me, Lily. I'll make your life a living hell."I balled my fists. I gave up. He's just too close minded. "Think whatever you want to think. I don't care."I was about to leave when he grabbed my arm painfully."I'm not done with you, woman!""Well, I'm done, Rogue. And I'm leaving!"I marched back to the tower and I felt him following me. When we rode the elevator, he pushed me against the wall and grabbed my jaws, making me face him.I pressed my lips together, restraining my tears as I fought the flame in his eyes."I thought we're good, Lily? I thought you're content that I married you and you're using my family's wealth. I thought you're fine with my name and money but you are just so fcking selfish and thirsty for attention. You fcking gold digger deserves to be punished."Anger gave me courage to push him away from me. Tears completely rolled down my cheeks because of his sharp words."How dare you, Rogue? My family may not be as rich as yours but I'm not a gold digger. I never wanted to use your money. I'm working to feed myself!""Yeah! You're working for my company." He growled. His neck was red and he's breathing ruggedly."Then I'll quit!" I said in frustration.He chuckled without humor and shook his head. "You think I'll let you? Not now that I thought of a way to punish you. I'll make you suffer, Lily. You can't escape this devil. You woke this monster up anyway."I dropped my body on the bed as tears rolled down my cheeks. I hugged my pillow and sobbed.Grandpa… You didn't tell me your grandson is a devil.I fell asleep after that with tears in my cheeks. When I woke up, it's already 7 AM. I rushed to the bathroom and took a bath.I don't have a choice but to use my motorcycle to work or I'll be very very late. My superior will scold me if I reach the office at 8:01, so I rode my motorcycle.Wearing jeans, boots and blouse, I wore my helmet and drove to the company. It's traffic so it's an advantage that I'm using my motorcycle."Miss Lily?"The guard was shocked after he saw me riding my motorcycle.I looked at him awkwardly. He's roaming around the parking lot. So he saw me when I parked.I ran to the elevator after that and I almost lost my balance when I hit a hard body inside the elevator."Ahh!" I screamed and waited for my fall but a strong arm wrapped around my body, making me freeze.My lips parted and my eyes widened after I met Rogue's sharp eyes watching my face.I started panicking. Memories of how he angrily dragged me out of the convenience store last night flashed back in my memories.Instead of the unusual and strange emotions, anger overpowered me.His secretary is behind him, looking at me wide-eyed.I immediately pulled myself up and stood beside him. No one's speaking but I could feel Rogue's glares. His jaws are constantly clenching and obviously, he doesn't like what happened.I glanced at Rogue's secretary. She's glaring at me, signaling me to leave.Oh right! Rogue doesn't share the elevator except with his secretary.I bowed and quickly stepped out of the elevator. I clenched my jaws and cursed inside my head. It's already 7:58 AM. I'll be late and I'll get scolded later. Damn!"Sorry about that, sir. She's a newbie in the production department."I looked at Rogue's secretary. She's still glaring at me but I don't care. I ignored her.The elevator slid close and I saw Rogue's sharp eyes still on mine. My lips parted when the corner of his lips suddenly rose and curved into a devilish smirk. I want to grab him out of the lift and punch him. I can still remember how he insulted me last night. He called me wench. He called me attention seeker.I swallowed hard. I could hear my heart racing inside my chest. This heart doesn't really learn, huh? It's still beating for Rogue.Lily's POV"Be responsible, Lily! Not because someone smoothed the way for you to get in means you can slack off. You're not a VIP here!"I kept my head down. My superior is nagging me again because I was 5 minutes late.Someone smoothed the way. I want to defend myself but she's right. I'm will not be accepted here if not because of Rogue."I'm sorry.""You're always sorry. You're always sorry, Lily! You never learned!"I lifted my face. "I never repeat my mistakes.""Sure you don't but you always find another mistake. What the hell are you trying to pull, Lily? That you can do whatever you want because someone from the higher position got your back? Wait until your mistakes reach the CEO, Lily. Let's see if you still have the guts."I chewed my bottom lip. Rogue will be very angry but I don't care. I'm doing my job. So I'm not scared."Go back to work!"I nodded and sat on my chair after she left. I heaved a sigh and licked my bottom lip."You really like attention, huh?"I lifted m
Lily's POV"I'm sorry, Miss Lily. We prioritized you because you're a VIP. But you're not the only one. We have other customers too."I looked down and squeezed my eyes closed before I looked at him again. "Can't you do it again, Mr. Tan? Please! We badly need this. I already changed the design and it's final."He shook his head. "I'm sorry, Miss Lily. Our schedule is already full. This is why I prioritize you because yours is not that much. We have thousands of projects to print after yours."I chewed my bottom lip. There's no other way.I nodded and looked. "Thank you, Mr. Tan. I'll just pick up the finished boxes."He nodded apologetically. "I'm really sorry, Lily. If we're not full this week, I'll accept yours. But next week, our schedule isn't tight."I shook my head. "The product is for distribution this Saturday, Mr. Tan. We can't postpone it."He nodded and heaved a sigh. I bid my goodbye after that.I called a taxi while carrying a box of the printed boxes of lipstick. I than
Lily's POV His lips claimed mine as if claiming his least important property. His tongue invaded my mouth and made wonders inside. His big calloused hands are now caressing my waist in an unkind way, making me wince under his merciless touch. He was kissing me without gentleness. He was kissing me painfully. The memories of how we ended up in this loveless and cold marriage filled my mind. The promise I made with the dying man in front of them. I tried to talk to the Don again after that incident in the hospital. I thought it was selfish of me to agree to the old man’s request and I tried to convince him to change his mind but he didn’t listen to me. He said, he’ll die with a grudge against me if I refuse him. He’s like a real grandfather to me. He was one of the reasons why I was able to continue my study and this sacrifice is the only way to pay him back. I accepted Rogue’s wrath. Now, he’s starting to make my life a living hell. I pushed Rogue and slapped his face. It shocked
Lily's POVI was wearing a simple white dress while entering the Harrison mansion. The place is crowded and everyone is turning their head in my direction as I walk along the pavement.This Rogue's parents' wedding anniversary party. Of course, me and my mom are invited. But mom is sick.I went straight to the pool area and found the couple talking to some honorable business tycoons.I was carrying a paper bag in my hand. Inside lies my gift for them."Lily!"I turned to the side and saw my cousin Louie coming in my direction. Mom sent her on her behalf. I smiled as I kissed her cheek."Hey!"She roamed her eyes around. "You didn't come with your husband?""He hasn't arrived?"Louie protruded her lips and shook her head."I'll just greet Rogue's parents."I walked towards the couple and after they saw me, they immediately flashed a smile and excused themself from the tycoons."Lily, honey! You came!"I smiled and kissed mama's cheek. "Good evening, mama. Good evening, papa."I also kis
Lily's POV"DAD!"My heart raced for some reason after I saw Rogue's angry face. He's standing at the end of the hallway, balled fists and clenched jaws. His eyes sharply bore to me before he started walking towards us in pure rage.I feel like there's a flame around him, burning and showing how angry he is right now.An uncontrollable fear consumed me as he burned me with his burning gaze. I want to run away. To hide because for the very first time, I fear someone."You!""Ah!" I winced in pain when he suddenly grabbed my arm. His fingers almost dug in my skin."Rogue, you're hurting her!" His dad tried to stop him but his grip even tightened."Rogue!" I groaned in pain but he's deaf from my pleas. I tried putting anger in my voice to hide my fears.He angrily turned to his dad. "Now, I found another fcking reason to hate you more."What? How dare he talk to his father like that? He's so rude!"What are you talking about—Rogue!"Rogue started dragging me out. Papa followed us, shouti
Lily's POVRumors about me and Rage spread like a wildfire since that night. People are now calling me mistress, attention seeker, relationship wrecker and all. I don't mind, though. I don't care anymore. The moment Rage disrespected my femininity, I decided to forget about my feelings for him. It won't be easy, but I'm not stupid to chase some guy. Staying in this hellish marriage is enough."Are you really okay? Lily, he dragged you. I saw it with my own eyes!"I shook my head and lifted my face to Louie. "I'm fine, Louie. Just don't tell mom.""I can promise you that but gossip has wings. It will eventually reach your mom in no time. And your mom is friends with Rage's parents, Lily."I heaved a sigh. "I don't want her to worry.""You can't take that from us, Lily. We're your family and your stupid husband is hurting you."I stared at her. "You know the reason why I can't leave him,
Lily's POV"Lily!"I saw Josh standing in front of me with his backpack. He waved at me while smiling, so I smiled and waved back.He jogged towards me. I won't deny the fact that this man is handsome. He's also kind. If I'm not married, I'd probably ask him out myself. I chuckled at that thought."You're going home?"I nodded and smiled. "Yeah. How 'bout you?"He scratched the back of his head. "Well, I'm hungry. So, I will eat before I go home."I nodded. I feel like he wants to say something more, so I waited."Uh… Can I invite you to dinner?"I stared at him. He's really inviting me? What's gotten into him?"I know it sounds so fast and—""Sure." I said and smiled.His eyes widened. "Really?"I chuckled. "It's your treat, right?"He smirked. "Yeah. Shall we…"I nodded
Lily's POV"Don't you fcking dare cheat on me, Lily!"I laughed sarcastically. "What? I can't cheat but you can? Did this hit your pride, Rogue? You deserve it!"He grabbed my wrist and pushed me against the wall. His sharp eyes glared at me and as if seeping through my soul. His jaws were constantly clenching and his expression was becoming darker and darker.The corner of my lips rose. "What will you do? You'll hurt me? You know you can't scare me again, Rogue. I've seen the worse of you and I'm already used to it."He gritted his teeth. "You really are a bitch, huh? After seducing my father, you're now with another man."I smirked. "Do you want me to seduce you too? Too bad, I don't like your personality."I opened the door and looked at him coldly. "Leave. Leave me alone, Rogue. I already have enough problems."His blazing eyes raked my whole one last time before he stormed out of my unit. He even slammed the door of his unit.I squeezed my eyes closed and locked the door. I caress