Ch. 91..95: Charmed by the Billionaire CEO Chapter 91-95
Chapter 91: Don’t you dare
Dylan was quiet for some time. He was trying to understand how Alice had changed so much that she became so fierce to answer him. She wasn’t that courageous before and was like a pup who kept tailing behind him like his pet, agreeing and obeying him.
"You have got a sharp mouth, Alice. I like it," he said, trying to cover his surprise because he didn’t want to get intimidated by her words.
"You should be Dylan, that’s why I’m warning you for the last time. Don’t you dare come closer to me because this time I won’t spare you," saying she cut the call on his face, which made Dylan fume in anger?
"How dare she cut the call on me. How dare you Alice" Dylan gripped the phone tightly until his knuckles turned white.
While slamming his phone on the table, Dylan was about to curse when his cabin door opened, and Avera walked in with a beautiful smile.
"Babe," she called his name, and his mood switched from aggressive to normal.
Avera was the daughter of Hayes Reid, one of the influential businessmen and also one of the investors in his company. He was so impressed with Dylan’s way of handling that business that he proposed a marriage alliance between him and Avera.
Dylan first wanted to reject it because he never liked Avera. She was too clingy and spoiled and kept pestering him even when he didn’t spare her glance. But when his father told him to see the brighter side of the marriage and look at how profitable her being their daughter-in-law would increase their business, he immediately agreed.
Dylan was just a greedy businessman who craved money and power. Back then, when he was with Alice, he still had the same thought until one day, he started to find her attractive and not just an innocent girl. He started craving a body and wanted to make her his but that-
"Babe you didn’t answer me" Avera’s voice broke his thought, and he looked at her, finally realizing where he was.
Composing his thoughts, Dylan took at Avera, who was showing him the designs of the gown she would be wearing on her wedding day.
Looking at the draft in her hand, Dylan frowned." Why do you want me to have a look? Do it by yourself" she pushed it away and began to work.
Upset by his rude behavior, Avera slammed the draft on his desk and stormed out of the cabin in a huff.
Since he had seen Alice, Dylan had become more cranky when he was with her. She knew who Alice was and how they would get married, but she was still unsure why they called it a quit.
Avera had loved Dylan since high school, but when she found him engaged to Alice. She let go of her love for him, but then the news of the broken engagement began circulating all over the media, giving her hope.
Quickly convincing her father, she asked him to propose a marriage alliance between them, and to her surprise, they agreed. Everything was going fine until the day he faced Alice once again, and his behavior towards her began to change.
Getting in her car, she slammed the door and slumped back on the seat. ’Does he still have feelings for her?’ Avera couldn’t help but think.
That day, she noticed how Dylan looked at Alice made her doubt if he was entirely over her or if he still had a soft spot for her. But then he quickly covered up his emotion and treated her like a stranger that surprised her.
"Maybe I am thinking too much" she brushed off her insecure thoughts and asked the driver to drive her back home.
****
Bedroom
Ashley woke up when she felt a kiss on her forehead. Her eyes opened, and she saw Tristan all ready to leave for work, and she frowned." What time is it?" she asked, worried, thinking she was late.
"Shh... now need to panic. It’s still early" Tristan slowly pushed her back, making her sleep, and brushed her face with his thumb." I have to leave early. It is an emergency business trip. I will be back tomorrow" his words surprised Ashley, and she sat on the bed in shock.
"Business trip? tomorrow?" Ashley wasn’t informed about his departure, and that too, all of a sudden.
Tristan saw her eyes dim with sadness, and he pulled her close to his heart and stroked her back carefully.
"Sorry I couldn’t inform you beforehand. Even I learned about it n the morning. Karl said it’s important, and I can’t ignore it" even though he was gentle with his words, he still couldn’t fill the void she was feeling because of his leave.
Ashley was so used to his kisses and hugs that she felt anxious when she could find him next to her on the bed.
Still finding her silent, Tristan pulled back and made her look up." I promise to finish the work as soon as possible," he assured her and saw her smile a little that eased his heart.
He could leave knowing she was upset because of him. Ashley had become his entire world, and he didn’t want to make her upset.
Ashley let go of her sadness and leaned forward, kissing him. "I will be waiting," she said, pulling back and seeing him smile.
Talking for some time, Tristan finally left while Ashley got ready. Today she decided to go for a walk since she hadn’t done it for a while.
After being replaced by Jane for Masha fashion week, Ashley’s schedule wasn’t that tight, and she had a lot of time to pamper herself.
Getting ready, she stepped out of the building. It was still early for anyone to notice her and snap her picture. Taking the other side, she began to walk, keeping her eyes straight, when she caught sight of someone familiar.
’Is that Benny?’ Ashley stopped and looked at the girl, who looked just like the one she had seen in the photo Miley had shown her.
On the other side of the road, a girl was walking in a hurry, forgetting that a pair of eyes were watching her. She looked like she was running from someone.
’I think I should follow her’ her mind gave instruction, and Ashley began to walk parallel on the other side of the road and followed Benny.
Ashley had a very sharp memory when recognizing a person, and she was damn sure it was Benny. But... what is she doing here, and where is she going. Didn’t her grandmother say she hadn’t contacted her since the day she left without telling her about her whereabouts?
Many questions began to pop up in her mind. Would it be she didn’t leave the country and was still living here? Or she just fooled her grandmother, knowing somehow she would end up telling about her and they will find her?
Ashley kept following her, ignoring everything, making sure she wouldn’t get caught when suddenly a black SUV stopped in front of Benny, and two men stepped out, dragging her forcefully inside the car.
"Hey, stop" Ashley screamed when she saw the scene and crossed the road in a hurry. But before she could reach there, the car accelerated and drove away as fast as possible.
"Damn..." she cursed in defeat while trying to catch her breath.
Ashley was damn sure the girl was Benny, but then the men,’ Who were they, and why did they take her away? She knew nothing, but it said those people weren’t friendly.
****
Reaching home Ashley first made Miley a call and instructed her to check on Mrs. Albert. She feared that those people would come and harm the old lady.
"I have to keep her safe. That’s the only way I would reach Benny."
*****
Somewhere in the abandoned warehouse, Benny was lying on the floor with her hand and legs tied with rope. They had stuffed her mouth with a cloth, stopping her from making noise.
Struggling to get herself free, Benny heard the sound of clicking heels approaching her, and she heard someone speak.
"Why did you go against my word Benny" Jane’s voice immersed from above her head, and she flinched, recognizing her chilling voice.
Benny, who was asked to leave the country so she would have a lavishing life elsewhere without any struggle, lied. On the day she left, Jane didn’t once contact her or give her the money she was supposed to, which made her anxious, and she came back hoping she wouldn’t return her words.
But what happened was beyond her expectation. Jane not only tried to kidnap her but also threatened that she would kill her grandmother if she went against her words.
Benny somehow managed to get out of the warehouse and ran to her house to see her grandmother. But who would’ve thought her men would get hold of her and she would be dragged back again to this isolated place?
Benny raised her head and looked at Jane, who didn’t have any kindness within her, and that scared the shit out of her.
Chapter 92: Keep waiting
Hunching down a little, Jane pulled her hair and made her look at her." I am warning for the last time, Benny. One wrong move and your grandmother will lose your life" throwing her head back, Jane walked out of the room, leaving the poor girl.
Jane had already made clear that she didn’t want any mistakes. Ashley already doubted her, and she didn’t want to give her a chance to prove that all that happened was a plan, not a mistake.
The fierce gaze in Ashley’s eyes still gave her chills. It was clear that she would not let this matter go so quickly. Not after she already doubted her.
Getting in the car, she got a call from Gorge." Did you find the girl?" he asked.
"Yes"
Heaving a relieved sigh, he said," Make sure she doesn’t escape" Gorge was too in this plan, and he didn’t want to make any mistake that would tarnish his entire reputation.
Ending the call, Jane drove back to her apartment.
****
Ashley was waiting for a call from Miley to update her about Mrs. Albert’s safety.
While she was anxious about the older women’s life, she couldn’t stop thinking about those men who took Benny away.
She was just a second late to reach her, or else she would’ve stopped them somehow. Her palm rounded in a fist as she kept thinking about why Benny would be next to her neighborhood.
These days she couldn’t find a clue about her, but today she was so close to her that she couldn’t stop her.
While her mind was busy replaying the morning inside, her phone rang, and he thoughts broke.
Looking at the name on the screen, she composed herself and picked up the call," Hello," she said softly, yet there was a glint of worry in it which didn’t get unnoticed by Tristan.
"Ash," he called her name with love, and the next second, she felt her worries fly away.
"Hmm..." she hummed, trying to suppress the loneliness she was feeling without Tristan. Even though it was one day, she still couldn’t help but miss him terribly.
Tristan felt her silence squeeze his heart. If it weren’t that important, he wouldn’t have left her.
"Talk to me, Ash. Your silence is killing me" he felt helpless suddenly, not finding his wife around him so he could cuddle her the whole time.
Biting her lower lips, she tried to stay calm but couldn’t and let her emotion flow." I am missing you, Tristan," her voice cracked, making his breath stop for a second.
Ashley wasn’t that weak, but when it came to her, she would fall vulnerable, allowing her overflowed emotion to wash him away.
Tristan closed his eyes, feeling so helpless. He wanted to leave behind his work and get back with Ashley kissing her until she dropped on her knee. Just one lip lock, and he was tamed. She had that power over him.
With a shaky breath, he spoke," Just for today Ash. I promise I will return the following day before you open your eyes."
Tristan wasn’t lying, he was serious when he said those words, enough to halt her emotions.
"I want to see your face the morning I open my eyes," she said with the session that she felt from before.
"I will," he said with a smile and heard her hum again.
It was infrequent for Ashley to show her feeling for him, but whenever she would do that, he would find him falling hard for her. He would feel his knees falling weak with every word and action she took toward him.
Tristan felt relaxed when he sensed her mood back to normal, and she sounded better than before as they continued talking.
After much talk, he finally ended the call, and his smile dropped looking at the man in front of him.
"What?..." he asked the old man staring at him like he had seen some ghost.
"You were never like this Tristan," the man said.
"That’s because I never gave you the chance to know me that better grandpa" Tristan ignored his statement and saw Dante fume.
"Just like your mother, even she doesn’t give me the chance to get close to her" Dante’s eyes dimmed at the mention of his daughter.
It had been years since he last talked to her because she had clearly stated not to get close to her. She never accepted him as her father because she loathed his work.
Grace hated the underworld, and her father was a mafia. He had his hands stained with the blood of the people against him. Just like her mother, even she didn’t want to acknowledge him.
Tristan looked at the old getting silent at the mention of his daughter, which made him sad. He knew his mother and his relationship wasn’t that great, or she didn’t even call him her father.
He tried many ways to get close to her, but she never gave him a chance. Like a stranger, she would treat him, and just like a lonely father, he would keep an eye on his daughter to keep her safe from his enemies.
Even after her mother passed away, she still didn’t get back to him because she wanted to be true to her mother’s words of never getting involved with his world.
Sera always wanted a life without violence for her daughter, and even after keeping herself away from him, her life was threatened. That one moment changed the static of their relationship.
"I think you should give her some time" Tristan could feel the helplessness in Dante’s eyes. All his life, he was longing for his family but never got the chance to be with them.
"How long do I have to keep waiting? My life isn’t that long" Dante was resting on his bed while he looked at Tristan’s complicated face.
Dante’s life was that long, and this was why he took Tristan under his wing, allowing him to handle all his work. He was the sole heir of his empire, but no one knew him except for his father and Dante.
If Trevor had never allowed him to meet Dante, they wouldn’t have come to know about him. He was thankful to Trevor, who saw his longing for his daughter and grandchildren and let them meet him.
Tristan was ten when he first met Dante and found out that he was his grandfather, and from that day, he never forgot the man.
Grace never told them about her father, but Trevor... he didn’t want to hide anything from him. Gwen and Gavin were small to understand his words, but Tristan was grown enough to know about him.
He didn’t judge him because he knew the man had a golden heart, and even being the underworld mafia, Dante never indulged himself in wrong work. Yes, he killed people who tried to backstab him or committed crimes, but even after that, he couldn’t erase the mafia title from his name. He couldn’t protect his family from his enemies, which led him to live a lonely life.
Heaving a sigh, Dante closed his eyes, knowing he would be dying without mending his relationship with his daughter.
Placing his hand on his, Tristan assured him. He knew it wasn’t easy to win his mother’s heart because he had to do it back then.
When she found him getting involved in the underworld, she had promised he wouldn’t let himself keep any contact with them. That time he agreed to know that would make her anger drop, and it happened, but little did she know once you step into the world of crime, there is no turning back.
He knew Dante was suffering from a disease that couldn’t be cured, which was why he didn’t want to leave him alone.
Dante looked at Tristan, spacing out, and tried to ease the suffocating air between them." When do you plan to introduce your wife to me."
His words caught his attention, and he shook his head," There is no way she would know about me being in the underworld."
Tristan only agreed to keep their relationship secret for one of these reasons. He didn’t want anyone to know about Ashley. She would be safe only if she were kept away from it.
"I can understand your worry but wouldn’t she somehow learn about it? You can’t hide for too long, won’t you?"
Dante could tell he loved his wife very much and would do everything he could to protect her. But how long he wished to keep her in the dark.
Tristan was just like his mother, who loved his dear one more than their life, and in that process, they made them their weakness. In her case, she made her mother her weakness and broke all the ties with her father.
But with Tristan, he couldn’t say because he could see the extreme love he carried for his wife, and Dante wanted her to become his strength, not weakness.
Tristan gave him a helpless look, and Dante confirmed that he didn’t want her to leave him once she found out who it was apart from the great business tycoon Tristan knight.
Patting on his lap, he tried to ease his uneasiness," Take your time but don’t keep it hiding for too long and let her find it from someone else. She will feel betrayed"
Dante gave him a content smile giving him a piece of advice for the long run in a relationship.
Chapter 93: Love me
Tristan gave him a nod considering his advice. He would tell her everything before she found out from someone else.
"By the way, how did you forget your way" Dante knew Tristan was very busy these days, increasing his business worldwide. Then how come his ever-so-busy grandson came to see him without any word?
Tristan gave Dante a meaningful look which was enough for Dante to understand the who scenario.
"That bastard. How did he get the license to leave the country" Dante lashed in anger?
"I don’t know. Maybe we took him too lightly" Tristan was calm and wasn’t reacting the way Dante was at the moment.
"Tightened your security there. Get out men’s ready," Dante ordered, knowing it would be stupidity to let him enter the country without any backup.
"I have already done that. You don’t have to worry. Just take care of yourself and let me handle the situation," Tristan assured the old man who was worried for everyone.
Dante was aware of Tristan’s capability and knew there wasn’t anything for him to stress, but that man was a twisted person they could not trust.
*****
Alice had to skip the work taking a day off since she wasn’t feeling well the whole day. She expected Noah to show up at her doorstep, but he didn’t, which surprised her a little.
Looking at the time, she muttered," Why hasn’t he shown up yet?" rolling her eyes, she remembered his words.
"And he wanted to make me fall for him. This is how he will woo me by skipping the time he gets to spend with me" Alice was annoyed at Noah because he never once came to see her, nor did he call her the entire day.
She felt his words were just for the time being and didn’t have any truth.
Slamming her hands in frustration, she was about to walk to her bedroom when her doorbell rang.
Turning her direction, she walked to open the door only to find Noah standing, flashing his million-dollar smile.
Alice was so pissed that she didn’t smile back and was about to shut the door in anger.
"Wait.. wait, Alice," Noah blocked the door to shut on his face and pushed it light, making sure Alice wasn’t hurt in the process.
"Why did you do that?" he asked and saw her roll her eyes at him as she turned, walking inside without answering.
Noah was shocked by her behavior, entered the house, and followed her like a puppy.
Alice ignored his presence, sat on the couch, turned on the television screen, and began watching her favorite show.
’Why is she ignoring me’ he thought and slowly walked into the kitchen to keep the food on the counter before returning to Alice’s side.
His eyes looked at the girl and then at the tv screen, saying," You like thrillers?" he asked.
"...."
Blinking his eyes, he watched Alice acting strange to him.’ What happened to her, he thought and looked at the remote in her hand and took it from her.
"Noah, you idiot. Give it back to me," Alice finally reacted, which relaxed him.
"No, first tell me why you are behaving like this?" Noah wouldn’t stop until she told him why she was acting like this.
Alice flared her nose in anger and reached her hand to get back the remote, but he raised his hand, making it hard for her to take it from him.
"Noah... give it back. I want to watch the tv" Alice was frustrated and tried to divert her mind by watching her favorite show, but Noah wasn’t allowing her to do that.
"Noah, I am warning you for the last time to give it back to me, or else-"
"Or else what, Alice? Will you kiss me" his lips curled up in a grin that widened her eyes in shock?
"Kiss?" she muttered, and before she could know it, Noah pulled her, making her fall on him as he wrapped his arms around her taking her by surprise.
"Yes a kiss" his words made her blush, and before she could react, he pulled her by her neck and sealed her lips.
Noah was busy the whole day working on Tristan’s orders that he forgot to check on her. Even though he wasn’t with her, his mind was only on her.
As soon as he finished his work, he rushed to see Alice bring the food along, knowing she wouldn’t eat anything alone.
After a long kiss, they pulled back, and Noah pulled her, making her head rest on his chest and apologize," Sorry for ignoring the whole day" his words were genuine, and it surprised Alice.
’How did he know she was upset because he didn’t show up the entire day? And she... was... missing... him.’
Alice didn’t pull away and stayed in his embrace, which somehow gave her the needed comfort. She didn’t want to accept, but his solace had that warmth that soothed her mind and heart from negativity.
Staying in each other’s arms for a while, they finally pull apart. Alice ignored meeting his eyes because she knew she already could feel his gaze on her. She didn’t want to tell him that he was right earlier, and she was upset because he ignored her.
Noah didn’t bug her and patted her head before he stood and asked her to join him for dinner.
After dinner, Noah washed the plates and set them on the kitchen island before he walked out to join Alice.
Alice sat on the couch in deep thought outside in the living area. Her eyes were fixed on the television screen, but her mind was elsewhere.
"What are you thinking?" he asked, taking the seat next to her, breaking her thoughts.
"Huh... hmm, nothing," she smiled, turned the channel, and began watching it.
Noah could see she was trying to hide something from him but wasn’t saying it. He knew they weren’t close enough to share each other’s problems, but he wouldn’t mind if she opened up to him.
Now that he had declared his liking to her, Noah wanted to make sure he knew everything about her, and so did she.
He didn’t ask her anything further and only wished one day she would finally open up about her past to him.
****
Knight mansion
Grace was looking at her phone, waiting for someone’s call. She knew, like always, he would call her again, and she would keep it ringing.
"If you want to call him, then just call. Why stress so much" Trevor’s voice came from her side, and she shot her head to look at him in surprise.
"W-Whose call? I am not expecting anyone’s call," she lied and saw him narrow his eyes, but she quickly ignored it.
Dante would keep calling her without delay, but she never picked it up. Her ego came in between, and she kept pushing him away, never allowing him to come close to her and her family.
She knew her father wasn’t an evil man, but his world was filled with crimes and blood, which stopped her from letting him in.
Trevor knew his wife wasn’t someone who dropped her pride, which she built so tall that she couldn’t see her father’s efforts.
Shaking his thoughts off, Trevor lay on the bed, followed by Grace, and turned off the light.
Grace’s back was facing him, and he knew she was awake." You should drop your stubbornness, Grace, and just call him if you want to talk to him. Let go of your grudges over something which wasn’t forced on you, and neither did your mother. Learn to let go before it’s too late."
His words made her open her eyes, and she frowned,’ Too late,’ she muttered, trying to think the meaning behind it.
****
Ashley’s house
After so much turning and tossing, Ashley finally fell asleep. She was missing her comforter, who slept embracing her like she was his treasure.
She just wanted the next day to come soon, and Tristan would be back to her. Now that her periods were gone, she wanted to make love with him without restriction.
Laying on the bed, Ashley was having a sweet dream when she felt a kiss on her forehead, then on her nose, cheeks, and lips.
Her lips curled up for a smile, and she slowly opened her eyes and heard the voice that skipped her heartbeat." Morning wifey," Tristan’s hoarse voice bloomed in her heart, and she pulled him for a passionate kiss.
"I missed you so much," she said between the kisses, making him groan.
Tristan was true to his words and returned to her before she opened her eyes the following day.
Her hands roamed all over his chest, finding the way to the buttons of his shirt, and she began to unbutton it.
Their lips never parted, but their hands did the work of undressing each other within a minute.
Tristan quickly hovered over her body and sucked her lips, making her moan in pleasure.
Such a blissful sight of his beautiful wife made his desire stir up. He didn’t care if he looked demanding because she looked so tempting at this moment.
In between the kiss, Tristan heard her say," Love me, Tristan." she pleaded, sliding down her hand on his cock, standing tall and poking for mercy.
Chapter 94: Let me go
Her words ignited the already burning desire within him, and he pounced on her like a craving man who wanted to taste the sweet water and calm his thirst.
Tristan’s mouth kept assaulting her lips while his hand trailed down from her neck to her collarbone and stopped on her chest, finding her right breast. Tracing his finger on the tip of her erect nipple, Tristan pinched him, making her moan.
He loved when she let out these sensual moans, which only made him do better than he already was. The effect they had on each other had no words to describe. They only knew their craving would be satisfied by only each other.
Tristan kneaded her breast, squeezing and folding it while his tongue tasted every corner of her cavern.
"You drive me crazy, Ash" letting go of her lips, he moved down, took the left nipple in his mouth, and sucked it hard, making her arch her back.
"Tristan... I..." she called out his name, digging her fingers into his hair and letting him bite her buds.
Tristan tried his best to be gentle, but her moans and calling his name drove him crazy to the point that he was to enter her rough and rugged.
"You what, Ash," he asked, letting go of her left breast and attacking the right one.
Ashley’s mind had lost its sense of reasoning. All she could feel was Tristan’s hands all over her body and his lips kissing and sucking the life out of her.
It was the first time Tristan wasn’t gentle with her, but still, she loved every bit of it. She felt like she was floating high in the sky while Tristan satisfied her.
Tristan let go of her buds when he felt he had paid enough attention to them, his lips trailing down from her stomach, slowly reaching his leading destination.
"You are already wet, Ash" his eyes burned intensely at the site of her dripping juice, and without any warning, he sucked her petals, drinking the drop of the sweetest honey.
"Umm... Tristan," Ashley’s toes curled up when she felt his tongue licking her clit, sending her to a new world.
Damn, she felt so good that she never wanted him to stop.
Drinking every drop of her honey from her honeypot Tristan positioned himself wrapping her legs around his waist, and entered in roughly.
"Fuck... why are you so tight, Ash," he asked, groaning out loud as his shaft squeezed, breaking her walls that had tightened in just a few days of ignorance.
Pulling out his length, he again entered in, but with less pain, he stopped allowing her to adjust for a second.
When he found her body relaxed, Tristan slowly began to move his hips and, in return, heard a sensual moan from Ashley.
She was so indulged in the activity that the pain she felt at the start vanished when she adjusted to his length and then felt him move.
At first, Tristan went slow, but when he heard her call his name, the beast inside him hovered over his sane mind, and the gentleness was replaced by dominance.
His thrust became more aggressive, blowing her mind while his grip around her waist tightened, and he spilled his seed deep into her core, falling limp on her after mind-blowing sex.
Completely drenched in sweat, they hugged each other for a while when Tristan fell to the side next to Ashley on the bed. "I can’t live without you for even a day, Ash" Tristan’s words made her turn herself, and she looked into his eyes that longed for her.
Cupping his face, she brushed his cheek, swallowing the sincerity of his words." The same goes for me, Tristan. I, too, can’t imagine my life without you."
Ashley was right before him; still, he couldn’t take his eyes off her and long for her. It was as if the last day he spent without looking at her, he was trying to make up for it by capturing her beauty.
Heaving a sigh, Tristan laid straight, pulling Ashley close to her while resting her head on his chest, wrapping his arms around her torso." Do leave me alone, Tristan. I feel lonely when you aren’t around."
Ashley sounded so desperate. Just one day without seeing each other had made them long for each other, and she didn’t want to go through it again.
"I won’t" his words soothed her heart, and she moved closer to snuggle in his embrace.
There was silence between them when Ashley asked," By the way, how did the meeting go?"
Her sudden question froze his body, and he gulped. He didn’t expect she would ask him about his trip.
"I-it went good," he said out with much hesitation.
"Next time, take me with you. I get bored when you aren’t around. In that way, I will be closer to you" Ashley didn’t want to feel left out.
Even though she had people she could meet, she still wanted to be with Tristan. It was so strange of her to be this clingy, but she couldn’t help. He made her so addicted to him that she didn’t want to be apart.
"Hmm"
Tristan could hum but could completely agree with her. There was no way he would take her with him when the place wasn’t even safe for him.
It was better she was here away from all the chaos and destruction. This way of life was better than the one he didn’t want her to face.
****
Alice’s apartment
Snuggling closer to the familiar warmth, Alice slowly opened her eyes and found herself laying on Noah as he securely wrapped his arm around her, stopping them from falling down from the couch.
She didn’t remember when she fell asleep after watching her favorite show along with Noah.
Noah intended to join her in watching her favorite thriller show because he wanted to make up for the day he didn’t spend with her. Initially, she tried to stop him, but then she realized how much she had wanted him to be with her and that one reason made her gulp down her words, and she agreed without any fuss.
Propping her head a little, she looked at his face, he looked so cute with that slight pout. "He sleeps like a kid," she muttered slowly and stared at him.
Noah’s embrace gave her the sleep she craved when she couldn’t fall asleep alone. Alice had long known it, but she stopped herself from getting closer to him just for her benefit. But now that she was slowly starting to know him, she couldn’t hold back.
Alice had always found him attractive to the point where she wanted to kiss him. But she stopped herself every time that thought popped up in her mind. It was like she wanted to keep her image clear in front of him just because he was helping her in some way or the other.
But that day, she couldn’t stop kissing him in his office. It was so sudden that she couldn’t take it back and kissed him deeply.
"You know it’s illegal to stare like this" Noah’s hoarse sleepy voice broke her trance, and she looked at him in a daze.
Alice was so engrossed in her imagination that she didn’t realize when Noah woke up and was looking at her.
Alice opened her mouth but then shut up because she couldn’t form any words to speak.
’Damn, this man looked so handsome even in that morning look’ Alice couldn’t stop herself from drooling over him.
Noah arched his brow amazed at how she was gawking him with lust in her eyes. How can she still not accept that she likes him?
Shaking his thoughts, Noah flicked her forehead breaking her stare." Ow... Noah," Alice hissed, rubbing her forehead and glaring at Noah.
"You are inviting me to kiss you endlessly if you keep staring like this, Alice" his words struck her mind, and she averted her eyes from him, feeling embarrassed by her action.
Alice quickly tried to get away from his hold, but before lifting herself, she was pulled back again, and the arms around her tightened.
"Where do you think you are going?" Noah asked, watching how again she was sneaking away without answering him.
"Noah.. let me go" Alice struggled to escape his grip and felt helpless because he was too strong for her petite form.
"Not until you tell me why you were staring at me" Noah had this mischievous grin on his lips that annoyed her.
Alice gave up when she found he wouldn’t let her go, just like that. She came to see Noah was very stubborn, and she had experienced it very well.
She looked down at him and gulped. There is no way he would let her go until she answers him. So let it be, she thought and opened her mouth to speak," I was checking you out," she said and saw him smirk.
Chapter 95: You are inevitable
"Checking me out? Hmm... then did you find me attractive" he asked, pushing her further into a more embarrassing situation.
’Why does he want me to tell him that? Doesn’t he already know the answer? Then why ask me.’
Alice wanted to dig a hole for herself. Noah was testing her, and she found it hard to remain calm.
How was she supposed to tell him that he was that handsome man making her go nuts with just his one glance? Alice was getting increasingly drawn to him, and not to forget, his taking care of her made her irresistible not to like him.
Alice looked at him and saw him smirk. Will he let me go if I answer him? she thought.
Building up the courage, she looked at him and answered," Y- Yes."
’God... let me disappear from her,’ she prayed silently.
"Yes, what, Alice? Do you find me attractive or not" he asked, making her hard to stand on her ground.
’Why was he doing this’ she muttered to herself and watched him raise his brow, waiting for her to answer him.
"Attractive. If-find you attractive, Noah," she finally said and covered her face falling on him, burying her face into his chest.
Noah burst into contagious laughter making her look at him in anger. Her face had turned red due to embarrassment. She frowns when she sees him laugh at her and that too shamelessly.
Pulling herself up, she slapped his arm and climbed down from his body before walking towards her bedroom.
Noah watched her storm out from his hold, got up, and ran behind her before pulling her and pinning her to the wall next to her bedroom.
"Noah..." she looked at him with wide eyes. His eyes weren’t playful at all, and he could see their seriousness.
"You shouldn’t run away from me Alice. Not after you woke up the beast inside me" his eyes had turned dark, and his words came out like a warning.
Alice was rendered speechless as she watched him lean closer to her until their lips brushed." I know you like me, Alice, and the day you confess it to me, I won’t stop with a kiss" his breath fanned on her face making her fall weak.
Her legs became like jelly, ready to lose their strength, when he smirked, his grip around her waist loosen, and he took a step back, confusing her.
Alice was expecting a kiss, but that didn’t happen, and he just let go of her after building the heat between them.
Winking at her, Noah turned and walked out of her house, leaving her in surprise.
"What did he just do?" she placed her hand on her chest and tried to calm herself.
She felt her body burning with his intense gaze, and she found herself losing her stand.
"This man is something," she turned and walked inside her room.
****
Karl was on time to pick Gwen up from the Knight’s mansion. He made sure to look into the schedule for the day and found it almost free.
Immediately texting Gwen and asking her to be ready on time, Karl drove to pick her up.
Gwen stepped out looking beautiful as always and walked towards him. Gwen was so happy to receive a text from him early morning, and she didn’t waste time and got ready as soon as possible.
Karl smiled at her, opened the car’s door for her to hop in, and then joined her to take the driver’s seat.
They had been so secretive from the beginning, as Tristan wanted Gwen’s identity as Knights heir to be kept under wrap that Karl made sure he wouldn’t give anyone a chance to doubt her.
He used to pick up and drop her at the company making sure no one could see them, and till now, he had successfully managed to hide it. Just keeping that in mind, even today, he made sure no one caught them and took the chance to bring her to have breakfast with him.
Driving a few distances from their company, Karl stopped the car in front of a restaurant that made delicious pancakes.
Karl had been very observant when it came to Gwen’s liking, and pancake came out to be her favorite.
Gwen’s eyes sparkled looking at the restaurant, and she turned to look at Karl, whose eyes were already fixed on her.
"After you my lady," he said and watched her step out of the car like an excited kid and they both headed inside the restaurant.
*****
Inside the restaurant
"Um.. they taste so yummy. I can keep eating until my stomach bloats" Gwen was a fan of pancakes and could eat as much as she wanted.
Karl watched her take the bite and savor it with total pleasure. His eyes looked at her face as she closed her eyes and licked her lips making him gulp hard.
This girl was so innocent with her actions that she thought the man in front of her was as clear as her.
Karl pursed his lips, looking at her luscious lips as she traced the tip of her tongue on it, wiping off the honey syrup. He had no idea her small action would make him want to kiss her.
All this time, they had only held hands and never initiated a kiss, s he thought it was too early since it was just the beginning of their relationship. But now, his thoughts were wavering because this girl in front of him was making it hard for him to stay still and don’t do anything.
"Karl, why aren’t you eating?" suddenly, he heard her call him, and his thoughts got distracted from their muse.
"Huh!" he gave her a confused look and saw her point on his plate." Why aren’t you eating?" she again said and looked down at his pancakes which weren’t touched yet.
"Oh... I w-was eating them," he said, clearing his throat and beginning to eat.
Gwen looked at him for a second before she resumed eating the pancakes. A smile formed on her lips, guessing his actions.
They quickly finished their breakfast and walked out of the restaurant. All this while, Karl didn’t look at her as if he was trying hard to control his urge to kiss her.
Steeping into the car, he was about to put on the seat belt when suddenly Gwen grabbed his collar and pulled him, capturing his lips.
Karl was left in utter shock when he felt her lips on his, and his eyes were wide while his brain tried to process what was happening." Kiss me, Karl," he heard Gwen’s voice against his mouth, and the next second, he closed his eyes and gave in.
It was as if her words ordered his brain and his body according to it.
The kiss they shared was so pure and wasn’t rushed as they took their time to savor the moment. After about a minute or two, they finally pulled back, trying to catch their breath.
Gwen was blushing because the kiss with Karl turned out to be her first kiss, and she was glad to share it with the man she loved.
On the other hand, Karl felt the same because even Gwen was the first woman he had kissed and fallen in love with. She was the first woman who made him feel love.
"Karl," she called him softly and saw him stare at her." You don’t have to control whenever you want to kiss me" her words widened his eyes, and he realized that she had earlier noticed his actions.
Pulling her closer by her neck, Karl rested his forehead on hers and muttered," I didn’t realize it before, but... you are inevitable, Gwen" his words sent a shiver down her spine, and she met his eyes that held both love and lust for her.
He inched closer for another kiss when his phone buzzed and pulled back in frustration. He was about to curse, but when he saw the name flashing on the screen, his anger vanished and was replaced with politeness.
Picking up the phone, he answered Tristan’s call, which informed him about his leave for today.
Karl kept nodding his head and listening to every instruction Tristan gave him. After about five minutes, the call ended, and Karl looked at Gwen with sadness.
"Boss won’t be coming today. He has asked us to attend today’s meetings" his words startled Gwen, and she fisted her palm in anger.
"How can a brother do such a thing? I was so happy that, at least for today, we would be spared, but no... he won’t let us live at peace. Wait, let me call him and ask him to talk back about all the instructions he gave."
Gwen rushed to get her phone out from her back and was about to make a call when Karl stopped her." Gwen, you can’t talk with him like that. Did you forget we are his assistant and more than that, he does know we are a couple" his words made her stop and she looked at him in shock.
"You are right. God... how did that skip from my mind" Gwen was going to mess up everything, luckily, Karl stopped her, and she realized what she was going to do.
"Does it mean we won’t be having quality time with each other?" she asked with a pout that melted Karl’s heart.