“Has Damien not arrived yet?”Ash Harlock moved her observing eyes to the side where she saw Clarissa approaching her. She was wearing a silky, red-laced nightgown that barely covered her milky complexion. Her hair was tucked to her left shoulder and Ash could see that the woman retouched her makeup instead of removing it. Her body was facing the balcony, looking over to the gates to check if the master had returned, so Ash turned around to give Clarissa her attention. Even if she hated to do anything with her, she couldn’t just leave the woman unattended. “Master will return shortly. You may go to bed without him.”“I’d feel bad if I didn’t get to give him proper thanks after giving Richard a deal like that. I want to see him personally and thank him.” “That won’t be necessary.” Ash firmly said to her, which felt like a slap of rejection to the other woman’s face. “Master Damien is generous in nature, and your husband has given him enough gratitude before he left.”“No, I insist,”
When the master of the household finally returned home, the mansion was dead silent. Only a few lights were left to turn on, enough to light his way when he returned to his bedroom to rest. Noel was yawning behind him, exhausted from today’s work.“Have they gone to sleep already?” Damien showed no sign of fatigue as he removed the watch from his wrist. “It s already 11:45.” Noel loosened his tie as well and yawned for the third time. “Everyone must have rested.”“I see.” Damien nods and removes his coat. “You should go back to bed as well. You did a great job today.”“Thank you, sir.” Noel bows. “Then I shall leave you to rest as well. Your room has been prepared by the maids and I have asked Ash to check everything before we left earlier. You should be able to rest without trouble tonight.”“I appreciate it. Good night.” “Good night, Sir.” And with that, the secretary politely walked away. Damien took a deep breath when no one was around him anymore. He palmed his face and then gl
From beetroot cheeks to pale as snow, Clarissa Norwood stared at the doom she had invited herself into. Ash waved the tablet with a huge grin on her face. She could clearly see the entire angle of the room itself from the screen. Clarissa couldn't believe it. In her hand, she too was carrying a camcorder. But the footage Ash owned was a much threatening counterattack. She couldn't get over it. Clarissa had checked the room for cameras and didn't see one at all!Where was it hidden?! She kept asking herself. Not even a word could console her now."What the hell?!" Clarissa marched towards Ash to snatch the tablet from her hand. Ash raised the tablet up in the air, not allowing Clarissa to reach it."Since the tablet is Master Damien's property, Miss Norwood, break it and he may charge you with it.""You bitch! Did you record us?""Oho?" Ash mockingly said. "Were you afraid I was going to see something?""Bitch. Delete that.""I don't take orders from anyone." Ash smiled. "Unless you'r
Upon realizing that she had kissed her, Damien had no choice but to back away. Ash was shocked too, not being able to process what he had just done. But the girl didn't protest, rather she looked at him with disbelief in her eyes. Damien covered his lower face with his huge palm, took a few steps away, and then left— ashamed of himself. “I’m sorry.” Damien palmed her face. “Could you please get out of the room for a moment? I need to rest. The drug’s too strong.” Ash could only nod and her cheeks were flushed in a deep shade of red. Did he imagine it? He couldn’t tell. All he knew was that Ash was shy after he had kissed her. When the woman left the room, Damien closed the door and leaned against it while hitting her forehead with his wrist a couple of times. “Shit. What did I just do?”____The next morning, Damien felt sicker than ever that he couldn’t even get out of bed. Whatever drug Clarissa gave him, Damien was going to make sure that she goes to prison for doing that. The
“You know nothing about me, Damien.” Ash looked away. “Nor what I went through. Nor the thoughts running inside my head. You know nothing because you have always been clueless. You know nothing because I made sure you didn’t. You mustn’t yield to these feelings, master. They will not benefit you at all. They will slow you down. They will make you weak. I know this because I once harbored love in my heart and it didn’t go well. It will never do the same for you.”“You and I are not alike.” Damien told her. “I do not easily become swayed by persuasions. And no matter how you convince me to push you away, I could never bring myself to. I chose to yield. For you. That is why when you allowed Clarissa to seduce me, I felt hurt. Had I done something unthinkable, I don't think I could bear for you not to look at me again.” Ash lowered her head, her cheeks bright red.“It would be cruel for me to say this, but I reject you as early as now, Master Damien. It is impossible to pursue me. Knowing
When they were going home, their car passes by an electronic shop. “How much is a phone again?” Noel and Damien turned their heads on the girl. “Why?” “Nothing, I was just asking.” Ash shrugged.“Do you need a new device, Ash?” Noel asked worriedly. “Just say so if you need. Blackwell Tech can always provide it for you, right?” “Absolutely.” Damien nodded.“No…” Ash scratched her head. “I don’t really want a new phone or anything. I guess I just want mine fixed.” “Why fix it when you can buy a new one?”“Well…” Ash scratched her head. “…that’s the phone your mom gave to me.” She told Damien. “Also, I have pictures in that phone that I cannot possibly get back again.“You didn’t back it up?” Damien raised an eyebrow. “How careless of you.” “Alright. Alright. I’m not a tech expert, sheesh.” Ash rolled her eyes. “I didn't think it would happen alright? It got smashed into pieces when we were doing that mission in the Auction.”“Ah. So that’s why you haven't been responding to my cal
Ash was dressed in a beautiful royal blue dress. From afar, one would realize how poisonous she looked. The matriarch had decided to give her a look of a viper despite looking so timid and innocent. She thought that this would be an amazing plan. Upon arriving at the venue, Ash was instructed to always stay beside Damien and Noel."You're too small and you'll be gone before we know it." the secretary joked at her.Ash glared. "Where's Damien?" she asked him while scanning her eyes around the venue brimming with famous celebrities and businessmen. Her eyes sparkled upon seeing how lavish they looked on their regalias. Ash decided to change the topic and looked at him. "By the way, you look dashing in your outfit, Noel."The secretary looks at his outfit and bursts into a hefty chuckle. "Oh my, really? I didn't want to outshine Master Damien, but I suppose I'll have to thank you for that."The two continued to wait for Damien to arrive. He had taken care of some business that seemed so
Ash and Tormund exchanged looks, both challenging with each other. Ash was curious about the Damien's past, but she didn't want to pry. Moreover, the initial thought of someone so willing to give the information Damien and Noel worked so hard to protect- made her uncomfortable."Sir Tormund." Ash took a deep breath. "Please don't push Damien so much.""I wasn't going to. Chill out!" he chuckled and took a sip of his liquor. "So what are your plans? Are you planning to inherit Damien's company?"Ash zipped her mouth. "You won't tell me anything, huh?" Tormund sighed. "That's fine. If you do meet Eloise, please tell her my regards. We’ve worked together once before so I’m sure she will reocgnize me.""I will."Tormund rose from his seat. He could see Noel and Damien's sharp glares piercing him from the table, far away. Not wanting to bury his reputation even further to the ground, Tormund decided to leave her alone. As he leaves the table, a smirk spreads across Tormund's face.Noel lea