Hello! Here is book 2 of Seducing the Billionaire: Inigo Petrakis/The Mischievous Ava Petrakis Ava finally has her fairytale! She has a loving husband who dotes on her like she's a Queen, a loving family, and prospering career. But marrying a Petrakis comes with responsibilities. It includes hosting parties, mingling with the elite who clearly did not like her, and slaying-I mean stomping down every human being who dared mess with her family. Add into the mix was a disturbing phone call from her ex-bestfriend Emma who was clearly in prison for the last 2 years. Join in on the fun and adventure of Ava as she navigates the life of being a married woman and a mom.
The Fabulous Life of Mrs. Ava Petrakis
Chapter 1
"Oh for goodness sake Inigo unhand me right this instant!" I vehemently cried as Inigo's wandering hands continued his onslaught on my body. I would be lying if I didn't find it erotic as he bury his face on my chest, but we had guests arriving in less than an hour and we're still covered in salt water after swimming in the sea.
We're back in Spain at the ancestral Avalon manor. After a full month of our honeymoon, it was only fitting to go back to the place where Inigo confessed his love for me. The beach became our favourite place for it held so many memories.
I didn't know Inigo would marry me again considering we've already had our civil wedding 2 years ago, but over the past 2 years Inigo constantly surprised me. I honestly did not see it coming. Perhaps people would ask me that our honeymoon stage would wear off after being married for 2 years, but they were wrong. We're still crazily in love with each other, and each day was an adventure.
Although we've been quite busy the past 2 years after Emma and Leanne were imprisoned. We focused more on our companies considering we had to build our reputation again. We're still in the process of reclaiming it, but just like any company, we had to make small steps.
One of these steps is gaining investors and portraying a positive light in front of the media. Socialites and businessmen are a bunch of tight knitted people who knew everyone in their circle. They may not personally know everyone, but being in their good graces was needed. It's all just like politics.
Over the past 2 years of being Inigo's wife, I've experienced countless invitations of dinner parties and social groups. These people wanted to go back into Inigo's good graces after shunning him for his scandal 2 years ago. Considering that my company is also venturing out into the fashion industry, they want in. The Petrakis empire is slowly gaining power again, and these people want us in their circle.
One very persistent group were The Haut Monde. It's a charity group run by well-bred ladies. Actually, I thought of them as pompous and spoiled young ladies and wives who only offer their exclusive membership for rich and powerful women. They hide under the guise of a charity group when in fact their only doing it for publicity which in effect will make a good picture of their husband.
Honestly, I can't believe that in this age and time, trophy wives and daughters are still a thing.
How can you run a charity group when you only pick the most glamorous events to help? Isn't charity all about helping the poor, and not using it for publicity?
"You never liked the Society." Inigo gruffly spoke in between my breasts. I let out a moan as he ground his hips on my core and sucked my nipples.
"Yes." I bit the insides of my cheek "But your mother seems to highly praise them."
Inigo finally lifted his head and ended his exploration on my body. His eyebrow raised as he stared me at in the eye, "Are you considering them because of me?"
Yes.
"No." I lied, turning away from his eyes. "I just thought that they may have some redeeming qualities. Besides they are known for their big charity events that drives so many sponsors. It will be good to venture out of my existing charities."
Actually, I am doing this for him. You see I never liked confirming to the archaic rules of the rich. There are still a few who looked down on people like me who started from the bottom, and The Society were among these people. I wouldn't be doing it if not for Inigo. Being a Petrakis comes with responsibilities. The media have gotten wind of my reluctance to join this group, and it didn't bode well with the powerful members of the society.
I wouldn't have minded at all, but it was affecting Inigo's relationship with his peers. His old friends were wives to people in the society and it's not good for his image. They're also painting me as an aloof person. So what better way to quench these by being friends with them?
I know it's quite petty but I think it'll be good to have these connections.
Tilting his head to the side, Inigo ruffled his hair and sighed. "It seems you've already made up your mind." Pulling himself up, he softly grabbed my hand and pulled me as well. Tying the string of my bikini top, he put on my cover and pulled me to his chest. "You don't have to to make friends with people that you don't like."
"Why make enemies when you can have friends?" I grinned at him then kissed him on the cheeks "I'll be fine, Inigo. I'm a tough girl."
"You truly are. Come, we have less than 30 minutes before we arrive."
"Whose fault is that?" I teased him as we walked towards our horses. Looking back, he winked at me and kissed me on the lips.
"Be thankful we have guests or you'd be screaming my name by now."
Punching him in the side, I laughed out loud as he winced in pain and raised in after me.
I really hope this works.
Chaos Andrew Salazar was the most sought after actor in the Philippines. He lived and breathed in the film industry. But after one encounter with the vivacious and spitfire, Maria Ysobelle Tan, he dropped all his walls and turned her into his personal assistant. He knew she was off-limits but he couldn't stop himself. She was a forbidden fruit that he longs to own and dominate.
"I want a husband and I want it to be you, Iñigo Petrakis. So, you will marry me whether you like it not." Avery "Ava" Marquez has been in love with Iñigo Petrakis for as long as she can remember. The only problem is he has sworn off love after his scandalous marriage that ruined his family name and business. Add on to his problem is being found in a compromising position with the strong willed Ava Marquez. With his life in shambles and an adamant but sexy woman hot on his trail, he might just give in to her offer – marry the self-made billionaire in exchange of bringing back his prestige. Fairly easy but with the constant sparks and seduction of Ava, he might not only give his family name but also his heart.
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
"Listen, Gadreel Ødegaar," she looked at him, not hesitating this time. "It's my anniversary present for you. Let's divorce." *** Ivory Remington had sacrificed five years to look after her husband Gadreel who was in a vegetative state after an accident and a few months ago, he finally awakened like a miracle. She thought it was the start of their happy life but Gadreel still had no heart for her. On their anniversary and her birthday, she received a cheating video of her dear husband and her stepsister. Heartbroken, Ivory chose to quit this stupid game. She decided to set him free but the reason she left on the divorce agreement pierced Gadreel's noble pride. *** "Impotent? Are you serious?" He gripped her wrist and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. "I'm a woman, Gadreel. I'm tired of being in a sexless marriage. Let's end it once and for all." "Sexless, huh?" he chuckled lowly and without warning grabbed her chin in between his hands, pulling her face closer. "Turns out my wife was so eager to get a man between her legs? "
Lyric had spent her life being hated. Bullied for her scarred face and hated by everyone-including her own mate-she was always told she was ugly. Her mate only kept her around to gain territory, and the moment he got what he wanted, he rejected her, leaving her broken and alone. Then, she met him. The first man to call her beautiful. The first man to show her what it felt like to be loved. It was only one night, but it changed everything. For Lyric, he was a saint, a savior. For him, she was the only woman that had ever made him cum in bed-a problem he had been battling for years. Lyric thought her life would finally be different, but like everyone else in her life, he lied. And when she found out who he really was, she realized he wasn't just dangerous-he was the kind of man you don't escape from. Lyric wanted to run. She wanted freedom. But she desired to navigate her way and take back her respect, to rise above the ashes. Eventually, she was forced into a dark world she didn't wish to get involved with.
My marriage to Mathias was supposed to make me the happiest woman in the world. Although I knew he didn't love me, I thought he would fall for me once I showered him with all the love I had to give. Five years passed and Mathias still didn't give a damn about me. Instead, he met his true love and cut all ties with me because of her. He showed her off; something he never did for me. His abandonment pushed me into depression. I was broken in every sense of the word. Even on my deathbed, my so-called husband didn't come to say goodbye to me. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself reborn. I was still Mathias's wife and it was two months before he met his true love. In this life, I refused to be hurt by him again. After talking some sense into my head, I asked him for a divorce in other to escape being heartbroken like I was previously. Mathias tore up the divorce papers time and time again while also shutting me down. "Rylie, stop all this nonsense! Playing hard to get doesn't work anymore!" To show him that I was dead serious, I went ahead to file for divorce. Only then did he panic. He abandoned the "woman of his dreams" and came to my side. "Please give me a second chance, Rylie. I promise to do right by you. You'll be the only woman in my heart from now on. Don't leave me, okay?" A war broke out in my mind after this apology. On one hand, I didn't want to be hurt again. And on the other, I didn't want to let go of the man I loved so dearly. What should I do?!