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.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
"I've warned you from the beginning. Don't marry him, but you won't listen." She stood close to me and smiled with concern. "You are not a woman worthy of a man as handsome, rich, smart, and virile as Blaze." My whole body trembled at her words. "Have you no shame?" I asked in a quivering voice. "Take a good look at yourself, Heather." She looked at me in the mirror. "You can't even look at your ugly face. Do you think Blaze can endure a lifetime of looking at that face?" Heather Bailey had a surprise from her husband that night: a divorce agreement. After a year of marriage and facing ups and downs, she couldn't believe Blaze intended to divorce her. But she was devastated when she saw him gazing lovingly at another woman because that person was closest to her. Shortly after she put her signature on their divorce papers, shock waves caught her up. Her flower shop was severely burnt, beyond repair. Her father's company collapsed, and her parents blamed her. She struggled to rebuild her life from the ground up and became more successful than ever. Having many customers who came from influential families, she started her action against Blaze. She won the very thing he wanted. But that was just the beginning.
Elin spent twenty years deeply loving her husband, finally marrying him just as she'd always dreamed. But reality shattered her illusions—he wasn't the man she believed. Instead, he callously destroyed her family, crushing her heart beyond repair. At her lowest point, Ruben, equally betrayed that night, approached her steadily. "Marry me, Elin. I'll help you take revenge." Yet, after their wedding, she quickly discovered he was dangerously unpredictable. "I made a mistake. Let's divorce..." Ruben slid his arm possessively around her waist, whispering a chilling promise, "Only in death."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"