Madison frowned at his question, finding it weird to give an explanation for rejecting a card that bore so much money and wasn’t hers. “It’s yours because you worked for it. I should work for mine too.” When the understanding settled that dealing with an independent woman was a whole new ball game, Sebastian opened the door to the driver's side of the car for her.“Keep it for now and let’s see the house first.” Madison slid the card into her handbag and pressed the start button after Sebastian sat in the passenger seat. They had a lot of chit-chat along the way concerning Sebastian’s work and family before reaching the mansion. In order to not worsen matters, Sebastian ensured to keep matters concerning his desire to have her in Los Angeles for a while hidden. "I'm impressed,” Sebastian said after getting out of the car. The car Madison purchased was his style. Not only that, she did not compromise on security, but there were no maids. “How do you get the house cleaned?” He ask
The shock in Madison’s eyes was evident. “What?” If Sebastian was joking, it did not look funny.She agreed that she had a crush on him, but who told him he could just use it to his advantage or against her? Was that how these rich guys behaved? After suffering a heartbreak from an average guy, how could Madison be certain that Sebastian was not just using her to wipe the pains that Piper caused him? Sebastian understood her shock, explaining it to her. “I know it’s sudden, and I don’t mind if you need time to think about it.” Madison folded her arms to her chest and asked, “Why do you love me?” “Why won’t I love you?” Sebastian inched closer and rubbed her cheek gently; she stepped back, avoiding the touch. If she allowed her body to betray her, it would not be good.All this while, she was concerned about Sebastian not defining their relationship, but he was suddenly doing something completely unexpected.Her silence disturbed Sebastian greatly, and his mind was already filled
Madison was not new to this, but it felt different, and she was soon out of breath. When she opened her mouth to take a deep breath, Sebastian swallowed it with his.The man was suddenly acting so hungry, and it was not for food. His burning desire for her was poured into that kiss, and it was just a matter of time before she began to respond passionately to it.Their lips and tongues danced together in a rhythm and language that only they could understand.Madison’s hands trailed around the back of Sebastian’s neck, welcoming him, and she was glad to still be in her high heels, as Sebastian would have had to bend lower to her height.When he broke from the kiss, his head was still pressed against her forehead as he landed a kiss on the tip of her pointed nose before his hand around her waist tightened.“I desire you, Madi, can we?”The desirous tone in which he spoke made her cells tingle, and her cheeks reddened with the need for him, but her gaze lowered, and shyness covered her lik
“What if I don’t love you?” Madison asked.Sebastian saw the fear in her eyes and knew she felt something for him but was holding back, perhaps because of her harsh break-up from her ex.At this point, he could not blame Madison but the stupid ex who did not deserve her.Sebastian, due to his experience of falling in love with the wrong person before, was determined to love Madison better as his own way of revenge. Someone like Piper did not deserve his tears, and he could not waste his time thinking about her.All the love he had left, he was determined to use as a strong foundation to build something concrete with Madison.Joining his hand to hers, he kissed her on the lips, and the fact that she did not refuse his kiss the second time equally meant that what she felt for him, was deeper than she thought.“Well, it doesn’t matter what you say, but the fact that you responded to my kisses is enough for me.”Madison felt like a deer, feeling shy for the way Sebastian saw through her.
Michelle was tired. All she needed was enough rest for tomorrow.There were still about twelve scenes to be shot in Miami, some of which would require her stunt double, but all the same, she was not ready for Ezrah’s jokes.“Ezrah, I’m not going anywhere with you.” Her voice was stern as she turned to leave, but his urgent voice sounded behind her.“Please, Zora, just this once. If you delay any more, the surprise will be ruined.”Michelle looked around for Landon before remembering he had equally retired for the day and might be in his room at the moment. They had ways of communicating, and he was certain that Landon was aware of Ezrah’s presence. If not, he would have still come to help her get rid of whoever was behind the door.There were other actors and actresses at the luxury hotel but the lead actors had special lounges. That of Michelle was close to her room.Instead of waiting at the lounge, Ezrah had come to her door. “I don’t like this. What if you kidnap me?” She asked a
“Sir, Madam is not feeling well," the butler of the Gannon mansion reported on the phone. The man at the end of the line spoke in a nonchalant tone."So, take her to the hospital. I’m not a doctor." The line died immediately. The butler was so pale, beads of sweat formed on his forehead.Zora relaxed her back against the sofa, feeling weak from abdominal pains. Trying to mask the pain, she asked hopefully. “What did he say?”The butler instantly put on a calm smile when he turned in her direction. “Madam, sir said he will meet us at the hospital.”Zora’s eyes lit up. Ezrah had not been home for almost three days, and she was missing him so much. This sickness seemed to be her lucky charm to get him to her side again. “Okay. Let’s go.”Zora’s heart warmed at the fact that Ezrah at least cared about his child. Both of them were caught in a scandal two years ago, so getting married was the only way to curb the situation.Ezrah’s stance was clear through it all. “When everything calms dow
Piper was very happy with his remark, but Zora was still Misses Gannon, the title Piper had long coveted.How she wished that night had not happened. If only that useless man had not appeared when she was about to leave for the airport to board the private jet, she would have been the one waking up in bed with Ezrah.It pained her that it had to be the whore, Zora. “Ezrah, are you sure you will divorce her?”Ezrah hated to be doubted. “You don’t believe me? I’m only with her because she’s carrying my child. As soon as he’s born, I will divorce her.”Piper smiled with satisfaction, and since she had mentally stored Zora's number after answering the call, she sent the recording to her.Remembering that the butler had called Ezrah informing him that Zora was sick, she asked after deleting the audio from her phone.“Can you go shopping with me? I didn’t bring enough clothes.”Even if Zora showed the audio to Ezrah, Piper would deny it as she had used a number Ezrah didn’t know to send it.
Ezrah was baffled by the news. Twice, he had asked her for a divorce and saw how gloomy she turned at the subject. This was what he wanted but he couldn’t help the unease filling his heart. Was it because Zora was the one asking? Was she trying to mess up his reputation with the loss of the child? Ezrah was confused. Zora descended the stairs, walking to the dining table. Ezrah did not utter an acceptance or rejection of her request for a divorce and went up the stairs, returning after ten minutes in loungewear. Seemed he wasn’t going out or was it the shock from the news? Seeing the dinner table hosting different delicacies, excitement filled his heart as he took a seat. If she really wanted a divorce, then she wouldn’t have cooked for him. At this moment, Piper was momentarily forgotten. Ezrah avoided Zora’s gaze as this was the first time she was so cold to him. Without alerting her of his arrival, she still ensured that his supper was ready. As he uncovered one of the dishes,