i

grayish blue and black and felt a delicious shiver pass down my spine. Then I turned my attention to the floor

ree knocks came at the door. I quickly pulled the rest of

stood straight as she faced me, her hands clasped before h

torn beyond repair and unwearable—was ready, then yes, I was as ready as I could be to face the bill

,” followed by a

xpecting me to trail her like she expected a lo

tepped aside to let me in, I hesitated. I was suddenly shaking, and I knew I had to get

s. Lane nudged me to hurry

ny worse, I took a ste

ide resting slightly on the edge of the desk. He looked relaxed and casual, but the very sight of him too

e and was very aware my breasts and nipples were jutting out against th

nodding at the c

y did as he

wer to take charge, shout out orders, and give commands. Indeed, people would listen and follow his every word. Even the

im, not knowing

here before him, along with his expected two mil

began. “I was expectin

d sternly. “I’m old eno

n. “Your father allowed you to

uta

on within my mind. Of course I’d dreaded coming here and facing him about the two million dollar

gry. This showed in my voice, which was trembli

accident, along with my mother. The only

at particular story a hundred times before. I’ll admit it was rather a common backstory, but when it happens

trying hard not to jump to the conclusion that this Mr. J. Maxwell had

hem casually on the edge of the desk. “They’ve managed to cheat two million out of me.” He leaned forward, his eyes sharp, his face so close to me that

d I’d never felt like that toward any man before. I felt like I actually wanted to throw myself at him and let him do exquisite, unspeakable t

o my breasts and then back to my face. “What will

legs wide for him. Not me. It made me want to punch the smirk of

. Then let’s do it. The closing date is Friday this week, Ms. Dono

suddenly touched my ch

two million? There was no way that was possible. I get paid minimum wage, and I worked seven d

he said, drifting his eyes from my face to my

the meaning of his words

or money!” I said t

ely execrable word for dire situations, but he left me no choice. His

to bully and harass me, giving everyone permission to walk all over

need to remind me of my shortcomings whenever they thought I deserved it. My aunt and uncle thought I was willful, wild, and stupid, and I wouldn’t amount to anything. They told

wasting your money and time reading tho

f the real, harsh world. They had kept me san

olleagues kept bickering and backstabbing me when they were the ones who got the better pay by doing less. In the past few years, the harassment and bullying had gotten worse, especi

umed my character to be and, hence, concluded I was incapable of finding him the two million dollars. Heck, I knew in my gut I

Throwing your damn money on whatever you deem

billionaire like this Mr. J. Maxwell. I knew suddenly and with trepidation, however, that I was doing

is security guards and let them bash me good while he watched, with enjoyment of course. That was

sneer appear about his lips, I knew I didn’t have to

, Ms. Donovan?” he said chilli

ly before, at lighting speed, his face was right in front

imprisoned in his arms and I wouldn’t be able to run awa

e me without my permission, and I screamed, no one would help me. Even so, I tried my best to p

vade me. I shuddered deliciously. A groan escaped my throat as he stroked and caressed his tongue against mine, playing a small battle with me. I became breathless, and my body squir

y body, weak and frantic and quivering, responded to his intense kiss, even thoug

ng. My heart was pumping so fast and so loud within my chest that I was sure