Earlier that morning, Logan had become aroused the moment he saw Alessia enter in that suit and pencil skirt.Throughout the interview, he had remained seated behind his huge desk because he didn’t want to risk standing up and letting his ‘excitement’ be captured on camera.The moment the cameraman left the room, Logan gave in to his urges and kissed Alessia to quench his thirst.Seeing the look on his friend’s face, Heath whistled and playfully slapped Logan’s back. ‘Well, well, looks like you’re ready to take the plunge. Congratulations, my man. You finally found your cure.’Logan said nothing, just clinked his glass against Heath’s.***Late in the evening, as Alessia was engrossed in her part-time writing work, her phone rang, and Logan’s name flashed on the screen.She hesitated for a moment before answering.‘Hey,’ she said casually.‘Hey. Are you coming to Skye Tower tomorrow?’Alessia leaned back in her chair, her fingers tapping absentmindedly on the keyboard. ‘No, I think I’
The last time Alessia attended a cocktail party as a guest was more than seven years ago, before her father passed away, before the disastrous mix-up at Lovestruck Haven turned her entire world upside down.Alessia shook her head to push away the thought; no point dwelling on the past.***At six pm the next day, the BuzzBeat office was abuzz with the usual chaos, but when Logan Wilde walked in, it was as if a sudden hush fell over the entire place.Alessia’s heart skipped a beat as she watched him make his way through the sea of desks, his confident stride drawing glances from every single person in the office.She quickly shuffled some papers on her desk, hoping he wouldn’t notice her, but that hope was in vain.Logan approached Wilda Hicks, the chief editor, and engaged in a brief conversation.Alessia couldn’t hear what they were saying, but she could tell by the glances thrown her way that it was probably about her.Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as Logan turned his gaze t
Alessia’s heart fluttered with excitement as she perused the array of gowns, each one more breathtaking than the last.The dresses ranged from classic and elegant to daring and bold, each one carefully curated to suit her unique style and personality.After some deliberation, they settled on a stunning gown that hugged her curves in all the right places.With her hair, makeup, and dress finalised, Alessia felt like a true vision of beauty.The team of professionals stepped back, marvelling at their creation, and Alessia couldn’t help but smile at the reflection staring back at her in the mirror.She felt a surge of confidence and empowerment, as though she had reclaimed a part of herself that had been buried for too long.As Alessia rose from the chair, her movements were filled with a newfound grace and poise.She thanked the team of professionals, who beamed with pride at their work.When she emerged from the dressing room, Logan was left speechless.Her dress was an off-the-shoulde
After the dance, which Logan felt was far too short, he kept his promise and introduced Alessia to Geo Larocque.The rising tech star was a distinguished-looking man, with salt-and-pepper hair that added a touch of maturity to his otherwise youthful appearance.He graciously gave Alessia his business card and agreed to be interviewed at his office.Logan, spotting another opportunity, asked Alessia for another dance before introducing her to Ramon Ruiz, a young mogul in the software industry.Ramon was in his early thirties, with a charismatic charm that drew people towards him.Alessia was excited to have the chance to interview such a promising figure in the tech world.‘Excuse me,’ Logan said when he spotted a business rival in the crowd. ‘I need to go talk to a man about something.’‘Another interview subject?’ Alessia asked.‘Not this one. Elvin Baranov’s not worth your time.’Curious, Alessia watched as Logan walked up to a man, tall, fragile, and bronze-skinned.She would have
Mónica’s eyes darted around. ‘I don’t know what you are talking about. My father has nothing to do with…with that woman.’But her voice was no longer as confident.‘I’m sure Mr Sastre’s not involved with anything…nefarious.’ Alessia smiled. ‘But let’s not dwell on it. After all, tonight is about celebrating and having a good time. Shall we do just that?’Mónica, defeated and now worried, beat a hasty retreat.Logan returned, after having observed Alessia from afar, proud of the way she had handled herself. ‘What was that about?’‘Oh, nothing much. I asked if Miss Sastre would agree to give an interview to BuzzBeat. Sadly, she declined.’‘Is that so?’ Logan raised an eyebrow.‘Uh-huh.’‘Fine. Let’s go hunt down more of your interview subjects then.’As the night eventually drew to a close, Alessia felt a mix of exhaustion and excitement, having forgotten all about the incident with Logan’s admirers.She had accumulated a stack of business cards from potential interviewees, and her mind
The middle-aged butler wore an all-black suit and a stern expression.Georg Schuster had a tall, lean build and a military bearing, with a straight back and a firm jawline.His hair was short and neatly trimmed, and he had a well-groomed moustache.The most amazing thing was, he managed to clear the table, serve the coffee, and then vanish into the darkness without having uttered a single word.Even his footsteps were soundless, like a cat.‘Or a ninja,’ Alessia thought, drowsy in a food coma.She and Logan settled into the living room sofa with cups of coffee.Alessia took a sip, then said with a yawn, ‘I really need to get going. It’s been a long day.’‘Alessia.’The seriousness of Logan’s tone made her look up. ‘What?’‘I want you to be my girlfriend,’ he said, looking directly into her eyes.Alessia’s heart skipped a beat, but she still wanted to say no.She had four more days to wait for the DNA results to come out, and she couldn’t commit to a relationship until she knew the tru
Alessia smirked, accepting the challenge.‘You’re on,’ she replied, pushing off the wall to get a head start.The race was intense, and the competitive spirit between them was evident.Logan managed to reach the other end just ahead of Alessia.With a victorious grin, he pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her waist.‘I win,’ he declared triumphantly.Alessia rolled her eyes, playfully pushing against his chest. ‘Fine, you win. Too bad we didn’t agree on a prize.’‘Oh, I know what the prize is.’Before she could say anything else, Logan leaned in and captured her lips in a passionate kiss.The sudden intensity of his actions took Alessia by surprise, but she couldn’t deny the spark that ignited within her.She kissed him back with equal fervour, the pool water creating a sensual backdrop to their amorous embrace.The poolside lights cast a soft glow over their entwined bodies, illuminating the desire and longing in their eyes.Logan’s hands traced the curves of Alessia’s body,
‘Logan, please,’ Alessia implored, tears forming in her eyes. ‘I know it sounds unreasonable, but I need time to sort things out.’‘You know I could’ve hired a PI to look into your life,’ he said coldly.‘I know. And I’m grateful that you didn’t.’‘Because I enjoy solving the puzzle myself, and because Heath told me you are a decent, honest woman. He tested you out, and you passed with flying colours. So I thought you wouldn’t hide anything from me. But maybe both he and I were wrong.’‘Logan, I—’‘Never mind,’ he said, his voice cold and distant. ‘Take all the time you need. But don’t expect me to wait forever.’He grabbed a towel. ‘I don’t have women’s clothes in the house. You’ll have to wear mine. I’ll ask Georg to bring them to you. And there’ll be a car to take you home.’With those words, Logan turned and walked away, leaving Alessia standing by the poolside, her heart heavy with regret and unspoken fears.***Logan paced back and forth in his study, his mind a chaotic mess.Hi