age, I would have been worried worried that maybe I did something wrong, something to piss him off, that made him withdraw his attention from m

make more money. This was the environment where Wilbet thrived; after all, he had an empire to run. But me? I didn't do anything. I had attended once, right after we

is year's event, I declined, sta

ily bruised, didn't take that well. And how lucky were we to

ent well, that maybe he'd just be pissed for a while and then come back home to blow off some steam. Bo

thing

n cleaning nearby, rushed

you're fired!" Wilbet scream

rl's hesitation. S

weak smile. "I'm

taff knew better than to interrup

ou even had a choice in the first place. Raya will be here soon

ormed

happen to me. But the pain had me sitting up almost immediately. I tou

u okay,

d still standing beside

st a little bruised. If you wan

ssisted me into

re you're o

like this," I said, immediately regretting it. Because the truth w

someone? The

mise. I just need some Tylenol

. He hits you. You should speak to someon

ise, I'

ar

eed a little nap. Please w

rived. She came in with an array of designer clothes and expensive makeup, r

ed the huge purplish bruise on

t she just kept quiet. She curled my hair, transformed my face, and put m

umber of times she had covered up bruises with ma

looked boring and gloomy. Numerous men and women shook hands with Wilbet whi

ed-a docile wife who did as she w

ed us. A very beautiful woman. Emile. The daughter of the

, Emile was the embodiment of sex appeal and allure. She gave me a once-over before s

long time

d for six months. If anyone's guil

ed. I needed to find myself for a minute-I was lost, if you can say that. Imagine my

ed so repulsive that I instantly

thout you," Wilbet said, the tone

ugh head-to-toe assessment. To anyone else, I must have looked stunning in

into shoes tha

to meet you.

g character, I must say." She then turned to Wilbet, flash

ously flirting

nyone watching, standing still whil

ave just s

simply guided me to a table i

bubbly champagne. I called for his attention and t

zz if I was going to