first, I intended to mind my own business, but when I heard them mention my name, cur

d seen earlier, gently playing with her hair. "But don't worry. Ivan's heart truly belongs to

The woman had a satisfied smile on her face, one t

t kick her out of this mansion," Isabel comp

the public, Ivan's career has skyrocketed from grass to grace. It's brought millions into our accounts. So

ear and gave her a sweet smile. "Oh, Isabel, have patienc

, and she smirked. "S

arlos agreed, her voic

s mansion as soon as possible. But as I rounded the corner, someone lifted me off my feet and threw

rying to keep calm, but he didn't stop until

d as I stood up and headed for the door, bu

?" he said calmly. "I was waiting

oom as you," I shot back. "This is just a mar

you, but to me, it's more." His eyes

id, struggling to keep my voice steady despite the turmoil inside me. "

made me feel alive, Veronica," he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. "I know it sounds crazy, but when I'm with you, everythi

wasn't sure how to react. I wanted to believe him, to trust that his feelings were real, but the thought of Isabel suddenly

engaged to another, Isabel?" I asked sta

t his forehead. "That's because s

this," I said, stepping away

ther step toward me. I took two steps back until my back was pressed against the

want to get the hell out of

nd taking shots with those girls who wouldn't mind

ce rising. "Don't you dare drag them in

iends sucks, but I want you." He ran a finger

, causing my skin to burn. His warm breath against my face sent shivers down my spine.

mine, and I closed my eyes, letting myself get lost in the moment. "Please

neckline, then moved back up to my lips. "Just like th

closed, but I could tell he was taking off his shirt. When I opened my eyes, I saw his perfec