The feeling of jealousy tightened in Lucas's chest as he remembered how he had seen Charlotte enter into a car while he drove past. What could that man possibly have to offer her that he couldn't? He thought.As the feeling tightened by the minute, he called his friends to meet with him at the club, as he was going to make the most out of the night to get Charlotte off his mind for good. He could not be here killing himself over a girl when there were thousands of girls waiting at his beck and call.At the club, Lucas and his friends were partying with the girls while he lavished so much money. Money was nothing to him, he could shut down the club if he wanted to.In his intoxicated state, one of the girls he was partying with caught his attention, and he decided to take her to his hotel. When they got into his hotel room, they started making out immediately. Lucas carried her up and leaned her against the wall as he kissed her intensively, then after a few minutes he stopped as flas
Charlotte exited his office at his behest, feeling apprehensive as she had never witnessed that side of his personality before. His eyes were ablaze with anger, and if they possessed the power to set her ablaze, she would surely be consumed by now.As she sauntered down the corridor, she pondered what could have triggered his outburst, causing him to hurl his phone in a fit of fury. It seemed she was always around his office whenever he was in a foul mood, becoming the target of his misplaced aggression.The following day, which happened to be a Saturday, Charlotte met up with Ella and a few friends at a restaurant to celebrate Ella's birthday. They were all enjoying themselves when Charlotte noticed a man at a nearby table staring intently at her.Ella noticed first and brought it to Charlotte's attention. The man's intense gaze and smirking visage made her uncomfortable, causing her to stop dancing. Before she knew it, he had approached their table, pleading for the opportunity to sp
Lucas's gaze gravitated towards her as he saw her enter his office, and the chattering sound from his cousin Alexis faded into the background as he gazed lustfully at Charlotte, following her every move with his eyes till she left with the trash bag.Alexis, amused by his lustful gaze, asked “Do you like her? Because obviously, you weren't listening to anything I was saying when she entered”“… Like, who? Lucas jolted back to his senses."The cleaner who just walked in. The way you were gazing at her soul, I think you like her," Alexis said with a smirk.Without much thought, Lucas brushed off the notion, "Alexis, don't be absurd. She's just a cleaner."Alexi giggled, enjoying Lucas' attempt to play it cool. "Come on, cousin. I know you well. I've never seen you look at anyone that way before."Lucas cleared his throat, trying to change the subject. "I have no idea what you're talking about. You're mistaken."Alexis continued to giggle, "Sure if you say so. I heard from Uncle that you'
Charlotte was overcome with a whirlwind of emotions as she exited Lucas's office. She couldn't help but wonder how many other women were vying for his attention, as she had witnessed numerous females entering and leaving his office.A mixture of annoyance and jealousy churned within her as she gained insight into the true nature of Lucas. He was the type of person who played with women's affections like they were mere toys.As she strolled down the hallway, she overheard some cleaners gossiping. Curiosity piqued, she approached them and inquired about the company's annual dinner party she had heard them talk about. Leah, as always, eagerly filled her in on the details."Wait, there's a dinner party? I had no idea," Charlotte muttered."Of course, you're coming, right?" Leah urged."Cleaners are invited too?" Charlotte questioned.Leah rolled her eyes, knowing Charlotte was trying to come up with an excuse to decline. "Yes, Charlotte. Everyone is invited. Please come, so we can sit toge
As the car drove off, Lucas froze at the sight of his enemy Sebastian Carnegie stepping out to open the door for Charlotte. Memories flooded back of their past friendship turned feud.He recalled their brutal altercation years ago when he ended things with Sebastian's sister because he was done with her and she threatened to harm herself. Sebastian had intervened, leading to a physical brawl between the two. Since then, they have despised each other and avoided crossing paths.And now, Sebastian was trying to take Charlotte away from him. He couldn't allow that to happen. He gritted his teeth, driven even more by his anger towards Charlotte for sleeping with other men for money.He was angry at himself for getting so upset over someone he deemed unworthy, a slut, and a liar. But he wasn't going to let it go. He vowed to make her regret the day she ever messed with him."How dare she deny my existence and go around with other men? What could they possibly offer her?" he growled, his rag
Charlotte fled from Lucas's office in terror, her dignity shattered by the hurtful remarks of his friends while he remained silent. She balled her hands into fists as their disparaging words echoed in her mind.Seeking solace in the restroom, she fought back tears that threatened to fall. It was all too much for her to bear. Endlessly tormented by Lucas, and now his friends too? She hadn't even completed her day's punishment and now this.Resentment towards Lucas surged through her, the sound of their mocking laughter lingering in her thoughts as tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably. She was wrong about him, he was pure evil.As she dwelled on the events that had happened in his office, her anger only grew. But she was tired of it all. She couldn't handle it anymore, yet she had nowhere else to turn. How would she support her father and pay off their debts?Wiping away her tears, she returned to finish her job, viewing his torment and humiliation as her penance for sleeping wi
Without a word, he grasped her hand and pulled her close, a mixture of anger and frustration etched on his face as he gazed into her soul.She struggled against his hold, but he only tightened his grip, his eyes burning with fury."You think you can escape me?" He grunted, his fury evident."Let me go!" She choked, tears welling in her eyes."Never! I'll never let you go, Charlotte. I'll make your life, and your father's, a living hell if you try to escape," he growled.Her eyes widened in shock at the mention of her father. "What? My father?""Yes, I'll kill him if you dare try to leave. I know everything about you, Charlotte. Do you think you can just resign and disappear? Foolish bitch!" He yanked her hair, his rage escalating."You lied to me, thinking you could make a fool out of me? I saw you with that slut Ella. I followed you to the club and saw you both together. After all, she denied knowing you," he seethed, his face contorted in fury."Who do you think you are? That I have
The event that transpired with Charlotte plagued Lucas's mind deeply, provoking a range of emotions he had never experienced before. Her scathing words, fueled by resentment and anger, cut into him like no one's had before. Even the women he had used and discarded in the past paled in comparison to the intensity of her words. As he clenched his fist in frustration, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the realization of his selfishness.Charlotte's words echoed in his mind, shattering his ego and leaving him feeling exposed. "I regret that night with you every day of my life," she had said. The weight of those words bore down on him, stirring up a surge of emotions that he couldn't quite comprehend.The next day, haunted by his thoughts, Lucas entered his office with a heavy heart. He had hoped to make amends with Charlotte, to ease the burden weighing on his chest, but she was nowhere to be found. He desperately reached out to the supervisor of the cleaning staff to inquire a