Ch. 216..220: Charmed by the Billionaire CEO Chapter 216-220
Chapter 216: They both will leave us
Tristan first devoured her mouth tasting every corner of her sweetness and then moved down her neck reaching to her chest.
Her round plump mounds looked so alluring that he dive in taking her left erect nipple into his mouth while flicking and pinching the other with his right hand.
Ashley arched her back when Tristan tucked her nipple with his teeth and then sucked it long. She had lost all her senses and all she could do was dive into the pool of pleasure Tristan was showering at her right now.
Letting go of her right breast, Tristan then took the left nipple into his mouth while he kneaded the right one.
Ashley rolled her eyes upwards feeling her entire body burn into his touch. Her legs around his torso started to shake as she could take pleasure. Gripping the armrest above her head Ashley tried to stop her trembling body but it all went in vain when Tristan slowly moved down her stomach and reach her private spot.
His eyes turned darker as he gawk at her from down there as if she was his delicious prey and he was going to taste her until he wasn’t satisfied.
"Just relax" he mumbled brushing his lips on her soft petals, sending shivers all over her body.
Ashley arched her back even more until her two mounds rose and fell when he sucked her clit.
"Ah... Tristan... you" she wanted to tell him something but forgot when he began sucking her down. Licking her private part with his tongue, Tristan then used his index finger and slid it inside her womanhood in one go.
He then pulled out and again inserted it when he finally heard her loud moan and his lips curled into a smile.
"Now that’s my girl" he mumbled looking at Ashley and his desire build up even more. And this he used his two fingers sliding together into her honey pot making her scream.
He was quite rough but Ashley seemed to like it as she sobered herself from the mild pain she felt and let out a chuckle," Faster..."
Ashley was intoxicated by his way of pleasuring her. She didn’t realize what she said but one thing she was sure of was that he was satisfying her needs.
Tristan fastened his pace on his wife’s command and kept thrusting deep inside feeling her flesh on his finger every time he slid in and out. He forgot the count of how many times Ashley moaned out his name but every time she did he would feel the lust inside his body overpower his rational mind.
It didn’t take long for Ashley to spill the fresh juice out of her system and her legs that kept handing mid-air fell when she lost her strength.
Ashley was yet to stabilize herself when Tristan flipped her on the couch with her round butt catching his attention.
Brushing his palm on her round buttocks, Tristan smacked it making her hiss.
"I want to take you from behind" he expressed his wish and without any hesitation, Ashley balanced her body on her knees.
Tristan’s lips curled into a victorious smile and he positioned himself behind and thrust deep in one go. Holding her waist, he started pumping his shaft into her core, pounding hard and rough.
Ashley was thrilled with this position of sex and had started to like this way of making love.
Gathering her hair into his fist, Tristan kept pounding, grunting, and listening to her moan. He was damn aroused that he couldn’t contain himself and kept thrusting harder and deeper.
Ashley quivered when Tristan pounded damn hard one last time as they both reached their climax and released simultaneously.
Falling on the couch, Ashley turned herself, panting trying to catch her breath. Opening her drowsy eyes she watched Tristan crawl and fall on her chest.
Tristan could hear her heartbeat. Lifting his head he kissed her heart and laid back saying, "Mine..."
Ashley belonged to him in every way body, soul, and heart. Snuggling closer he closed his eyes allowing himself to listen to her melodious heartbeat.
Ashley wrapped one arm around Tristan’s back while the other used to caress his head.
Once she felt that they both had normalized their breathing, she called out his name softly," Tristan"
"Hmm"
"Hmm..." She bit her lower lip hesitating whether she should ask it or not but after a long delay she finally spoke what she was holding for a while," Country X is where you completed your higher studies right"
When the announcement was done by the captain welcoming them to Country X, the first thing that crossed Ashley’s mind was Tristan completing his higher studies here. She was so excited to know about his life here but she stopped when she heard Noah’s and Tristan’s conversation.
It wasn’t that long but the way Noah wasn’t pleased with his visit here made her step back. She could clearly see how Noah’s mood changed the second the announcement was made.
Shouldn’t you feel nostalgic to visit a place where you spend your teenage life completing your higher education and making memories together? But their looks said otherwise.
Tristan remains still on her for some time without uttering a word. He was expecting her to speak about it on the flight itself but when she didn’t he thought maybe she didn’t register the familiarity with the name that was announced. But again he was wrong. She had heard that.
Tristan wrapped his arms around her body and snuggled closer to her bosom and hummed.
He wanted to be cautious around her letting her speak what was in her mind and according to her questions, he would answer.
"But Noah doesn’t seem to like it" she further asked.
’So she heard their conversation’ he thought and heaved out a sigh before pulling away from her hold.
"He doesn’t have any good memories of this country, which was why he got upset with me" Tristan answered shortly.
Ashley smiled believing his words. She could now understand why Noah kept sulking on their way out of the airport.
"Poor Noah" Ashley felt bad knowing how Tristan would always keep bullying Noah.
Tristan arch his brow when he saw her feel bad for Noah and the next second he pinned her down on the couch and slid in taking her by surprise.
"Ah.... umm... Tristan" Ashley didn’t expect Tristan to get jealous of his friend that he would end up expressing his displeasure in this way.
Rather than getting upset, Ashley began to laugh. This jealous Tristan was so adorable that she couldn’t even get angry with him.
Cupping his face she pulled him closer for a kiss and everything turned intense as the couple again ended up making love forgetting about whatever they were discussing earlier.
While everyone was having a pleasant time with their partners, there was a certain someone who had been following the group secretly.
Disguise as one of the customers, the man checked in at the same resort where Tristan and his group were staying.
After following the Knight Couple, the man returned to his room. Pulling out his cell phone the man updated every little detail about Tristan Knight.
"You know what you have to do" he received a text from an unknown number.
"Yes boss" he typed back and started preparing for the work he had come here for.
****
The couples stepped out of their respective suites and headed to the private dining area.
"This place is so beautiful" Gwen couldn’t take her eyes off the beautiful beach ahead. The rustling sound of waves sounded so pleasant to their ears that she couldn’t stop herself from praising it.
"You like it, here," Karl asked and she nodded like a small exciting kid.
Karl was satisfied to see her back to normal. Her behavior lately was bothering him. Even on the flight, she was quiet and when he asked her what was she thinking of, she brushed it off by lying.
But after coming here, she slowly began to return to her old self and Karl felt a little better.
Tristan smiled watching his over-excited sister and turning over to see Noah who carried the same grumpy face.
"Clear that face of yours. You are spoiling the mood" Tristan voiced his thought the second he saw Noah sulking like a kid.
Noah shot a glare at Tristan and asked," Do you really want them to know about her secret identity"
Tristan wasn’t surprised by Noah’s direct claim. He was a hacker with a smart brain and seeing through his intention was that hard to crack.
"Why do you think I brought everyone here," he said keeping his face neutral but the person next to him crumpled his face expressing his displeasure.
"They both will leave us" Noah was damn scared thinking about what would happen to them if their partners decide to leave them after knowing their real identities.
No woman would want to have a partner whose hands are tainted with blood and knowing how Alice had just started to trust him, Noah didn’t want to break that trust again.
Chapter 217: Should have faith in it
Tristan stared at Noah. He could see the same fear engulfing his heart that he had been carrying all these days. Gnashing his teeth, Tristan fist his palm and averted his gaze from Noah.
He had already made up his mind and now he didn’t want his resolve to crumble because they were scared that their partners wouldn’t understand them.
Alice and Ashley had their eyes on their men looked at each other sharing a meaningful glance and quickly averted their gaze from them.
Soon dinner was served and they all started to eat. They kept chatting along, smiling, and making fun of each other.
They also came to find that this resort was the first property Tristan earned after he took over the Melanin.
Ashley was so immersed in listening to Tristan’s achievements that she couldn’t stop admiring him.
Once the dinner was done Tristan walked away with Noah to have some talk while Karl and Gwen decided to head to their room since Gwen was feeling sleepy, whereas Alice and Ashley decided to walk around the beach.
Sitting on the cold sand Alice and Ashley were staring at the unknown place, busy thinking about the matters that were disturbing them. It had been a few days since Alice had been trying to come up with a way to tell Ashley that her life is in danger and according to Noah, Tristan has been trying to find them.
But after that day, she didn’t get the chance to talk with her but now, when no one was around, she decided to speak.
"Someone is after your life"
"Someone is after my life"
Both the girls said in unison surprising each other with the same words.
"What!"
"What!"
Again they yelled in unison when Ashley shook her head and motioned Alice to stop.
"H-How did you know that?" Ashley asked, surprised when she heard Alice speak the same words she said.
Alice blinked her eyes as she tried to gather her thoughts. All this while, she thought Ashley wasn’t aware of the threat around her life. Then, thus it means Noah isn’t aware of Tristan already informing her about it.
Shaking her head, Alice tried to register her words. Taking a deep breath she tried to sort her thoughts and then asked," It means you already know someone is after your life. Did Tristan tell you everything?" she asked.
Ashley nodded her head staring at Alice in confusion. She didn’t know Alice too knew about Tristan’s enemies.
"Did Tristan tell you about it?" she asked.
"No. I learned it from Noah" Alice said.
Ashley creased when she heard her say Noah’s name. She recalled whether Tristan mentioned Noah’s name when he told her about his enemies. Then does it mean even Noah was helping Tristan to track them?
There were so many loopholes in this case. She had been so depressed thinking she didn’t share this threat thing with Alice but to her surprise, she was already aware of it.
"What did he tell you?" she asked getting suspicious about something deeper she wasn’t aware of.
Alice could see through her words and just like her even she was doubtful about all these mysterious enemies things.
Thinking for a while, Alice opened her mouth and told her everything that Noah spilled her.
"Lucan Scott, did I hear it right?" Ashley asked when she heard Alice mention him as Natasha Scott’s daughter, the suspect Noah tried to befriend that night in the club.
Alice nodded her head. After confronting Noah, she went on searching for details related to Natasha Scott, when she found her to be the daughter of the big industrialist name Lucan Scotts who also turned out to be the sponsor for Ashley’s first commercial ad.
Ashley fell into deep thought. She tried recalling the man’s face, and her eyes grew wide when she finally remembered where she had seen him. He was the same man who had called that Giel guy.
She had no clue, he was the same Lucan Scott, Alice talked about but then why would Tristan be suspicious about him? She thought racking her brain further and only one thing popped up in her mind and that was Lucan would be the person connected to the threat he was talking about.
Alice had been observing Ashley for a while now. The way her eyes changed their emotions showed her thoughts.
"Ash" she snapped her out of her trance, by resting her hand on her shoulder.
"Do you think Noah and Tristan are hiding something from us" Alice didn’t want to doubt them but something about their surroundings and Noah’s today’s behavior forced her to think a little deeper.
Ashley nodded her head confirming her doubts," And we need to make them spill" her eyes sharpened in determination as she looked at Alice.
****
Standing on the balcony, the mysterious man was observing Ashley through the binoculars. He was just following his boss’s instruction so when he would find her alone, he would execute his plan of killing her and leave without anyone getting suspicious.
In these few hours of observation, one thing he was sure about was it was very hard to get Ashley out of that group. All this while she had been accompanied by either Tristan or either her friends.
He was now doubtful whether he would ever find her alone.
Sighing, the man pulled away his eyes from Ashley and creased staring at the figure sitting on the beach. He had to find a way to separate from the group or else his boss will not spare his life.
With a determined look, he turned to step inside the room with the hope that he would be able to come up with a better and clean plan.
*****
Somewhere in the lounge area, Noah was pacing back and forth, getting anxious about Tristan’s words. He wasn’t this nervous when he told his father that he didn’t want to become a doctor telling but just the thought of telling Alice about his identity as the hacker of the mafia organization Jaguar was making him go crazy.
"Noah, will you please stay still? My head is spinning watching you like this" Tristan said pinching the bridge of his nose.
He was trying his best to stop thinking the afterwards but this stupid friend of his wasn’t letting him remain calm.
Listening to Tristan’s words Noah halt his steps and stormed in his direction, standing right in front of him.
"You think after whatever you said. I will remain calm Tristan. Do you think it’s time for me to relax? Can’t you see I am about to have a mental breakdown" Noah couldn’t imagine his life if Alice decides to leave him?
But according to Tristan, they won’t do anything. Is it even possible for them to stay with them after they find who they actually are?
Tristan even told him that he had been giving Ashley hints about his life, slowly opening up to her but was still skeptical to fully expose himself.
"I don’t think Alice would stay with me. She secret Tristan and this is one confidential thing about our life that will make her lose her trust in me" Noah was freaking thinking about how he would be able to gain Alice’s trust again if she wouldn’t give him a chance.
Tristan’s stared at Noah blankly. His words were slowly engulfing him with his own fear. What if Ashley won’t accept his identity? Will she also leave him?
No..no she can’t. If she had to she wouldn’t have been patient with him all this while. She wouldn’t have been ready to listen to him when he was fully ready.
No! he can’t let his negative thoughts corrupt his mind.
"Trust your love, Noah. If it’s true then Alice will accept you for who you are without judging your identity" Tristan’s words came out like an arrow striking straight into his heart.
Passing him a meaningful look Tristan walked away leaving Noah. There was nothing more he could do to make him understand what kind of consequences they could face if they keep hiding such huge things from their partners.
Noah looked at Tristan’s retreating back until it vanished. His heart was a mess and so was his mind. He couldn’t think rationally, because his fears were stopping him to stay strong.
He was not someone who ever thought that he was capable of doing love, but when he met Alice his entire world turned upside down, and in no time she became the most important person in his life. Surviving without her was the hardest thing he could imagine.
But, he also couldn’t keep her in dark, because if she happens to find out about his identity from the outside, her faith in him will deteriorate.
Looking at the place from where he saw Tristan walk away, he sighed. His friend was right. If his love was true then he should have faith in it that nothing will be wrong between him and Alice.
With this hope, he composed himself and followed Tristan.
Chapter 218: Do you want to die
After having dinner both Karl and Gwen returned to their suite. Getting change, Karl rested on the bed waiting for Gwen to step out of the bathroom.
It had been an hour since she was inside and he had no clue what was taking her so long.
"I think, I should check" Restlessly, he climb down from the bed and rushed towards the bathroom. He raised his hand and was about to knock when the door of the room opened and Gwen stepped out wearing a bathrobe.
Just the sight of her freshly bathe body made his breath hitched and for a second he forgot about what he was doing there.
"K-karl what are you doing here?" she asked holding the front of the bathrobe as if she was trying to hide herself from him.
Her sweet voice snapped him out of his trance and he looked at her but then frowned when he watched her standing awkwardly in front of him.
"I was just checking what was taking you so long to come out," he said calmly and watched her avert her eyes from him.
Karl found it strange to see her avoid meeting his gaze as if she was trying to hide something from him.
Brushing off his thoughts, Karl returned to his normal self and took a step toward her but she turned and walked away from him making him frown once again.
’What’s wrong with her’
Karl thought her mood had changed but here she again started acting strangely. He wanted to know what was bothering her but this stubborn girl always diverted his concern making him forget about it.
But not anymore. This time he won’t let her brush it off or act differently concealing her worries.
Gwen dashed towards the cupboard trying her best, Karl don’t see anything. She was feeling so embarrassed that she wanted to hide somewhere.
She thought after returning to the room she would wear one of the lingerie she carried along but her nervous self ruined everything. How courageously she sneaked inside the bathroom taking the piece of clothes with her but everything went down the lane.
As time passed, her confidence in herself slowly declined and she began to doubt whether she would be able to seduce Karl or she would end up looking like a fool.
"I shouldn’t have bought them. It’s so embarrassing" Gwen mumbled standing in front of the wardrobe realizing how badly she failed.
"What’s so embarrassing Gwen!" Karl’s voice made her flinch and she stiffened.
Gwen was so engrossed in her own thoughts that she didn’t realize when Karl came and stood right behind her.
Finding her stand still, Karl rested his hand on her shoulder and made her turn around to face him.
He want to know what was actually going on in her mind and why was acting strange. He wants to know if he had done anything wrong for which she is punishing him, so he could work on it. But now, he couldn’t just like her act indifferently with him.
The moment they face each other, Gwen lowered her head, hiding her embarrassment. She didn’t know how to face him and what answer she would give him for her behavior.
Karl was hoping she would look at him and answer his question but when she didn’t, he reached his hand under her chin and raised her face.
His eyes softened at the sight of the blush on her cheeks and asked," What are hiding from me Gwen" he said brushing his thumb on her pink taint cheeks.
Gwen’s eyes fluttered as she tried to register his words. Was she supposed to tell him, that she was trying to prove herself, that even she can be a capable woman for you?
She never thought people would come to judge their relationship according to their age. Just because they didn’t stand on the same page, doesn’t mean they didn’t have the right to be with each other.
Gwen felt her eyes well up and before she would break, she leaned and kissed him. She wanted to suppress the insecure feeling that Linda’s words planted in her heart.
She wanted to forget everything and behave just the way she was without thinking about what others might think about them.
Karl was startled for a second but soon gave in and deepened the kiss. Her kiss didn’t come out of love but of urgency. The need she felt to calm herself from something that was bothering her.
Kissing each other, Karl pulled away when he felt they were out of breath and rested their forehead on each other. They were panting, trying to stabilize their beating hearts when Gwen suddenly asked.
"Karl, do you love me?" her question made him pull away and look at her in confusion.
"What kind of question is it," Karl asked her with a surprised smile on his lips. He looked at her and soon his smile faded as he saw the restlessness in her eyes.
Gwen didn’t react but kept staring at him and after some time, she smiled and hugged him. She blinked her eyes trying to fight the tears and held him tight.
"I was just kidding... I know you love me" her voice cracked and she buried her face into his chest.
Karl wrapped his arm around her, falling into deep thought. What did she mean earlier, he thought and something click in his mind.
’Was it because of Linda’ he finally understand where this fear came from.
He never thought Linda’s one remark on their relationship would plant a seed of insecurity in her heart and she would end up doubting herself.
’Damn he should’ve known how sensitive Gwen can be when it came to their relationship’
Watching her see her doubt herself pained his heart. How can she let any stranger’s word matter so much that she ended up judging herself?
Linda was just an old friend whom he met unexpectedly. He was polite to her because they met after a long time and the conversation they had was spoken in a playful way.
But he didn’t realize, Linda’s words would leave a mark on Gwen. It was his fault that he didn’t correct her then and there and that lead her to think inferior of herself.
Holding her close to his heart, Karl let her calm down. Once he sensed her body relaxed, she pulled away but he never let her go.
With his hands still wrapped around her waist, Karl observed her for some time when he finally opened his mouth," Never judge yourself, Gwen. Because my love for you doesn’t care about the age difference between us. It never did back then nor it does now"
Gwen raised her head and looked at him in shock. She saw him nod his head and her lips trembled.
Leaning forward he peck her lips and pulled back before looking deep into her eyes.
"My love for you will never change because it fell for your innocent charm" he smiled tapping her nose and she let out a chuckle.
"Age is just a number Gwen when your love for that person is true" Karl brushed her cheeks with his thumb and watched her nod.
Gwen was finally understanding his words. She understood that having a partner of the same age group doesn’t validate the point that you understand each other well enough.
Sometimes having a mature partner can lead you to see life in a different way. Because you both end up learning new things from each other.
Gwen felt a huge stone lifted from her heart and she felt at ease. How stupid she let Linda’s insensible words affect her mind. The girl had a wrong mindset and she let her play with her thoughts.
Feeling better Gwen smiled but soon she remembered something," Gasp!... no what should I do with this," she said looking at Karl in shock.
Because of her insecure mind, she ended up bringing dozen of lingerie along for the trip just so she could seduce him and prove to herself that even she can be elegant and lady enough to stand with Karl.
Karl looked at her in confusion and before he speak any further, Gwen pushed him making him collide with the wall, and quickly took her clothes before she ran into the bathroom.
"...."
Composing himself from a huge push Karl heaved out a breath and shook his head before his lips curled up into a contagious smile.
*****
After talking with Alice, Ashley was feeling a lot better. Alice was the only friend she could rely on in the matter of her heart. Because she knew, she wouldn’t tell anyone and just keep it to herself.
On the way to her suite, Ashley stopped in her tracks when she felt someone’s presence behind her.
Turning around her eyes sharpened when she couldn’t see anyone. Scrutinizing the corridor, she turned around and took a step ahead when suddenly she was lifted.
"You... jerk.. do you want to die-" Ashley screamed but the second she saw the person her voice died.
"You..."
Chapter 219: Somewhere away from the world
Tristan flashed his million-dollar smile and answered," Yes, it’s me"
Ashley sighed, and let out a satisfying chuckle before wrapping her arm around Tristan’s neck and resting her other palm on his heart.
"I almost prepared myself for a counter-attack" Ashley stated as a matter of fact. The second she was lifted she had fisted her palm to punch his face but his handsome face stopped her.
"I would’ve gladly accepted it," Tristan said still smiling, and carried her in his arms heading to their suite.
Entering Tristan let go of Ashley had helped her stand down before he pecked her cheeks.
"I thought you wanted to spend some time staring at the water under the gleaming moon" he expressed his desire with a small pout appearing on his face.
Ashley couldn’t stop herself from smiling. Sometimes he would do something so adorable that it would end up brightening her mood.
Holding his wrist, she took him toward the couch and made him sit before she joined him sitting on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck," Hmm.. so you wanted to see the moon and stars...hmm"
Tristan nodded his head like an innocent child and circled his arms around her waist before resting his head on her chest, "It’s a couple thing you know,"
Ashley smiled and started stroking his head when her eyes went out of the sliding huge door that took them to the vast gazebo balcony.
"Do you want to see them now" she mumbled next to his ear and watched him bob his head and without wasting a second she climb down off his lap and stood up.
Tristan watched her in confusion and saw her reach her palm asking him to take it. Without any hesitation, Tristan held her hand and she took to the balcony from where they could see the vast sea and also the moon and the stars.
"See it’s so simple," she said once they reach the balcony.
Tristan’s eyes shined looking at the night view. His heart filled with happiness and he turned to see Ashley who had her eyes ahead as she smiled grasping the scenery.
"There is also one thing couples do when they stand under the moon and the stars" his deep hypnotic voice broke her trance and before she could react, Tristan pulled her by her waist and leaned closer until their lips touched," They seal their fate with a passionate kiss"
****
Beach
Alice stayed there staring at the vast water, deeply immersed in her thoughts. The conversation she had with Ashley struck so many questions regarding Tristan’s and Noah’s agenda.
Why would someone want to target Ashley when Tristan was the main goal? Is it because she was his partner or there is something more to it that they both aren’t aware of?
While Alice was busy pondering her thoughts, she felt a warm thing wrapped around her shoulder and she snapped out, looking to the side.
"It’s cold here. You shouldn’t be staying here for long" Noah said joining Alice.
After meeting Tristan, he followed him but stopped when he found him and Ashley together. He thought Alice might also have headed to their suite, so he went there but found no one.
Anxious to meet her, he again walked back here where he saw her alone, observing the blue water under the glittery moonlight.
Alice smiled looking at the jacket on her shoulder and moved closer to him, resting her head on his shoulder.
"It isn’t cold anymore. I have you" propping her head she watched him smile at her.
Alice didn’t want to let external factors spoil their relationship. Yes, she had many things to learn about but, she wouldn’t let them invade their moment.
Noah felt relief when he saw her. The uneasiness in his heart disappeared when her serene face came across his view.
Tristan was right. He shouldn’t let his fear doubt his love. Being transparent with your partner about your problems, tightened the bond.
In these few days of being together with Alice, never for once, he had seen any change in Alice’s love for him. Then why was he doubtful that she wouldn’t understand him after she finds his true identity?
"Noah!" her calm voice snapped him out of his thoughts and he hummed holding her closer to him.
"Say something," she asked.
Alice always found it odd whenever Noah didn’t speak. She had been so used to of his constant talk that she didn’t like it when he would space out.
Noah raised his brow and looked down at her, watching her pull away and stare at him.
"What do you want me to say?"
"Anything, but don’t stay quiet. I want to keep listening to you" she expressed.
Noah thought for some time before he began telling her about his childhood stories. He had always been a naughty kid who liked causing trouble wherever he went. His parents would get worried thinking about his future because he wasn’t an attentive kid who got good grades.
As a kid, he was more inclined toward women and liked tailing behind them like a lost puppy trying to grasp their attention. The first woman whom he had a crush on was his fifth-grade teacher.
She was the most beautiful woman he had seen and the way she would smile at him would flutter his heart. His puppy love was so innocent that he went on asking her out in front of the class, but got rejected when she declared she already had a fiancé and she was soon going to get married.
"Then you experienced your first heartbreak in fifth grade," Alice asked in the middle of his story.
"Heartbreak! No way. the very next day, I laid my eyes on another girl and started wooing her" Noah chuckled remembering how player he was since he was a kid.
Alice pursed her lips trying to fight her laughter but soon burst as she couldn’t hold on.
"No doubt, your mother kept a tap on your life. She knew her son was a troublemaker and one day would end up into a big problem"
Alice laughed recalling Anna’s words telling her about the day when she had caught Noah red-handed making out with one of his flings. She literally had to shove her away because she found out the girl was just sticking with Noah because of his money.
Noah scratched his head in embarrassment and averted his eyes from her. So stupid of him to waste his youth running behind girls just to satisfy his needs. But he was glad that he found Alice and she changed him.
The couple spend some time chatting on the beach and then headed back to their room. Alice felt so close to Noah when he talked about his childhood with her now she only hoped, just like today, he would end up telling her about the things that he was hiding from her.
*****
Brown mansion
Tori couldn’t fall asleep. Her mind kept drifting to the conversation she had with Piper and her eyes gleam with sadness. She didn’t want to get upset but Piper’s words opened the wounds, she had been hiding being a strong façade.
Her eyes well up thinking of the one person who was close to her heart. Sandra, her elder sister who died an unfortunate death that left both her and Gabriel devastated.
And the person who caused her death was non-other than Tristan Knight. Because of him, she lost her sister and Gabriel lost the love of his life.
Thinking about Tristan, her eyes turned cold and she wiped her tears. She wouldn’t cry until she take revenge on them and making suffer the same pain Sandra went through.
"Tristan Knight, count down your happy days because soon you are going to experience the same pain which my sister went through. I will snatch the love of your life, letting you go through hell until you reach your own destruction "
Tori, wouldn’t let him rest in peace when her sister died a painful death, because she fell in love with a man who didn’t value her and she ended up taking her own life.
"You will suffer Tristan knight, and I will make sure you won’t find peace in your life" she declared with her eyes shining in determination.
****
The next morning, Tristan woke up when his phone began to ring. It was a call from the manager of the resort. Climbing down from the bed Tristan stepped out of the room and had his conversation with the manager, instructing him a few things.
Once he was done, Tristan returned back to the room and smiled. After their kiss under the moonlight, Tristan found himself falling deeper and deeper in love with Ashley.
She was the perfect missing piece to his jigsaw-like life. No wonder she understood him so well that she didn’t waste a second and fulfilled his wish.
His heart was moved by her sweet gesture and he couldn’t stop himself from kissing her. Thinking about the kiss, Tristan smiled and walked towards the bed before slowly hopping in laying next to his wife, and admiring her jaw-drop beauty.
"You look even more alluring in your sleep. I wish I could hide you somewhere away from the world and keep you safe with me" he whispered unable to resist her beauty that was too eye-catching.
Chapter 220: Lovesick fools
"Where do you want to take me?" Ashley mumbled in her sleepy voice and slowly opened her eyes.
Tristan’s lips curled up into a full-fledged smile and he leaned forwards to kiss her but soon he demanded more.
"Umm... Tristan, it’s too early for another round" Ashley stopped him by pushing him slightly away and watched him pout.
She could just roll her eyes before pulling herself up to sit. Last night wasn’t enough for him, so he started asking for more early morning.
"I wasn’t going to go further," Tristan said with a gleam of mischievous in his words.
"I know where it was going. You aren’t that innocent Tristan" she stated knowing how this man turns horny in no time forgetting the place and time.
Tristan smiled agreeing to her words and climbed off the bed before he walked to the other side of the bed and picked Ashley in his arms.
"What’s the plan?" she asked wrapping her arms around his neck.
"You will soon know it" saying he carried her to the bathroom.
After some time Ashley and Tristan along with the others stepped out wearing their swimwear and looked around the empty beach.
"....."
"Why is there no one around?" Alice asked turning her attention to Noah who shrugged, having no idea.
Yesterday when they came to the resort, it was crowded and lively. But now when they look around, they couldn’t find anyone except the staff.
Before anyone understood what was happening they heard Tristan’s deep voice that shot everyone’s attention towards him.
"I vacated the beach"
"...."
His words came out casually but they had a very powerful impact on the others.
"Has he lost his mind? Who does that" Alice muttered in disbelief and turned her attention to Ashley who had the same reaction as everyone.
Ashley was baffled by Tristan’s words, fluttered her eyes trying to understand what was wrong with him.
’Why would he do that?’ she thought staring at him with mixed emotions when his words broke her trance.
"I don’t want anyone to watch my wife wear the bikini," Tristan said pulling Ashley closer to him and dragged her away leaving the rest behind.
"This man is a jealous freak" Noah couldn’t believe Tristan.
"Woah.. that was so cool" Gwen’s chirpy voice made everyone look at her with dumbstruck expressions.
Alice just shook her head and followed the couple. Noah on the other hand passed Gwen a strange look before he met Karl’s eye who scratched his head and forced a smile.
"Hehe...Gwen... come let’s go" before Noah could say a word, he dragged Gwen towards the others.
"Lovesick fools" Noah mumbled looking at the Knight siblings in disbelief and started walking toward the beach.
Walking a few distances, Ashley looked at Tristan and said," You shouldn’t have cleared the place. Everyone came here to enjoy" her voice sounded sad as she expressed her feelings.
Stopping midway, Tristan turned and looked at her," Don’t worry, they will come here back once we leave"
Tristan wasn’t that cold heart to let the customer suffer. He had asked the staff to clear the beach for only a few hours until they were here. And after they leave, they can ask the people to step in.
The sadness inside Ashley’s heart dissipated after listening to his assuring words and she smiled happily, "Okay"
Finding her mood back to normal Tristan asked," Do you want to surf".
Ashley nodded her head and Tristan turned to call one of the staff members asking him to bring some surfing boards.
"Aren’t we getting in" Alice muttered and removed the shrug exposing her perfect bikini body in front of everyone.
Noah who was behind rushed to her side as soon as he saw her standing there wearing a sexy bikini.
"Babe... you can’t remove it," Noah said picking up the shrug and wrapped it back around her body.
"Do you get my point now" Tristan muttered giving Noah a reality check.
Noah’s lips twitched as he glared at Tristan but the latter choose to ignore his piercing eyes and turned to his wife.
"Come let’s step into the water," Tristan said smiling at Ashley and they both walked ahead stepping into the water until the staff returned with the surfing boards.
Ignoring Noah’s constant nagging Alice, dropped the shrug and joined the other leaving Noah to deal with his insecurity.
Soon the surfing board was brought and the couples began enjoying the sport, spending their quality time on the beach.
****
Brown mansion
Tori prepared the breakfast along with Piper and set it on the table. She was in a very good mood after Max informed her that they had managed to move into the dungeon without any difficulty.
After managing from getting exposed, Gabriel asked everyone to speed up their energy and shift the entire base to the dungeon where no one would ever be able to locate them.
It didn’t take them time to vacate their previous hideouts and move into the new before Tristan’s men managed to track them.
Tori was busy savoring the victory when Piper’s voice snapped her out of her trance.
"Tori, master wants to meet you," Piper said and walked away from there without telling anything further.
Tori who had been busy enjoying her time suddenly felt strange. Master, she heard him right.
’Why would he want to meet her’ she thought.
Washing her hands quickly, she wiped them off and composed herself before she stepped out of the kitchen. Did she make any mistake, she thought when her eyes caught the sight of the middle age man.
Sitting on the head chair, Richard was busy eating his breakfast when he sensed someone’s presence and his eyes shift from the food to the person standing next to him.
"You summoned me, master," Tori asked keeping her voice low while her head lowered.
Placing the cup on his hand down on the table, Richard looked at the young girl whom he wanted to meet for so long.
It had been a few days since Tori joined as the assistant chef, working under Piper and the girl seem to be blessed with amazing cooking skills.
Having the food made by her, Richard couldn’t stop himself from praising the young girl.
"Tori, Am I right," he said looking at the girl who never once raised her head to look at him.
"Yes master" Tori answered bobbing her head.
"Tori, from where did you learn to cook such amazing dishes," Richard asked, as he couldn’t hold back his curiosity.
He didn’t get the time to appreciate the young girl’s effort but now that he got the chance, he didn’t hold back.
Tori snapped her head up looking at Richard in awe. This was the reason why he asked to come here.
Richard smiled looking at her startled expression. Did she think he called her here to scold her?
"Do I look scary?" he asked holding back his amazement.
Tori who didn’t realize that she had been staring at Richard with a horrifying expression composed herself after registering his playful words and shook her head.
"Then answer my question. From where did you learn to cook these amazing dishes?" Richard again rephrased his previous question once he found her turning back to normal.
"F-from my sister, Master" she answered down casting her eyes.
Yes, her sister Sandra was the one who used to cook for them after their mother died. But she couldn’t name her, knowing her lie will get exposed.
"Hmm... I would like to meet your sister one day" he expressed his desire to meet the woman who taught this young girl the art of cooking.
Tori snapped her head, shocked by Richard’s sudden wish. How was she supposed to bring her sister when she wasn’t even alive?
"Will you let me meet her? If possible, I can get her a job in my other branch as the head cook. I guarantee she would earn a lot of recognition for her work"
"She can’t come to meet you. She isn’t alive" Tori said sadly making the man shut his mouth.
"Oh.." Richard was so engrossed in his own world that he failed to notice the uneasiness when he mentioned her sister and his request to meet her.
"I’m sorry. I wasn’t aware of it" he expressed politely feeling bad for the young girl.
Tori didn’t speak a word and just kept standing there. She didn’t want anyone to feel pity for her, at least not for those whose people were the reason behind her misery.
Without asking anything further Richard asked her to leave. His eyes soften watching her retreating back, suddenly feeling bad for her.
Tori stepped into the kitchen and rushed towards the sink before turning on the tap and taking a handful of water into her palm before splashing it on her face.
Opening her bloodshot eyes, Tori looked ahead blankly. She didn’t like this feeling of sympathy from Richard. It made her feel miserable for not being able to tell him that it was because of his daughter’s husband she lost her beloved sister.