Liam left the room, uneasy about Jessica wearing the clothes Arthur had bought. He quickly called his secretary.“Get me a nice, short gown for My wife, suitable for the club,’ he instructed.“What size sir?” she asked.“Remember the woman who came with me to the company? Get her size. Have it delivered to my room.”His secretary hesitated before asking. “Aren't you and Jessica sharing a room, sir?”Liam chuckled. “Just do as I say.” he said He hung up and headed to Arthur's room. He rang the doorbell for about five minutes, but Arthur didn't answer. Liam knocked.Arthur opened the door, half-dressed. “What's up, man?”Liam held up a bag of food. “I brought you dinner. We're almost ready to leave.”Arthur hesitated. “Uh, I have company. I'll meet you there.”Liam's eyes narrowed, he shrugged his shoulders and handed the food over to him. Arthur shut the door abruptly.Liam pulled out his phone and dialed the manager's number. “Fix the doorbell for room 314,”he instructed. |”It's not
As Liam and Jessica stepped out of the hotel into the night air, a sleek Lamborghini was waiting for them at the entrance of the hotel. its sleek lines and vibrant color illuminating the darkness. ]Liam opened the door, and Jessica slid into the luxurious leather seat. He joined her,and they decided to wait for Arthur for a few minutes.Liam poured two glasses of fine wine from the chilled bottle nestled in the console.“Cheers,”Liam said, handing her the glass.Jessica smiled, sipping the wine as they savored the intimate moment.Ten minutes passed and there was no sign of Arthur and Liam checked his watch.“He said we should leave without him.” Jessica said looking up from her phone. Liam was happy. “Shall we?”Jessica nodded, finishing her wine. Liam knocked at the glass between the driver cabin and their seat.The Lamborghini glided through the city streets, arriving at the exclusive nightclub, “Eclipse.” The attendant's eyes widened as Liam stepped out, and he hastened to open
Liam gestured toward the restroom. “I think Arthur's just taking a bit longer. He'll be out soon.” he half yelled.Jessica's gaze lingered on the restroom door before shifting back to Liam. Her eyes sparkled mischievously.“Let's dance!” she exclaimed, tugging on Liam's arm.Liam hesitated, his eyes scanning the crowded dance floor. “I don't know, Jess. Maybe we should wait for Arthur.”“He might be looking for us, we can’t stay somewhere crowded.”Jessica's pout deepened, her lips curling downward. She batted her eyelashes, giving Liam her best baby eyes."Please?" she whispered, her voice husky.Liam's determination crumbled. “Fine!” he surrendered, smiling. She looked so cute and he was glad he saw this side of her.Jessica squealed in delight, pulling Liam onto the dance floor.As they moved to the dance floor, Liam's hands wrapped around Jessica's waist, drawing her close. Their bodies swayed in perfect sync, the music pulsating through them.But as the alcohol began to take its
Gabriel led her upstairs, his hand gently guiding her by the small of her back. The As they reached the top, Gabriel's gaze held hers, his eyes burning with desire. As he glanced at what she was wearing, He pushed open the door to his room, it is a warm, luxurious space.“Come in,” he whispered, his voice low and husky.Ashley stepped inside, her eyes scanning the room. Gabriel followed, closing the door behind them.The click of the lock startled Ashley“Why did you come?” Gabriel asked, his voice barely above a whisper.Ashley's smile was a slow, sultry curve. “You know why.”Gabriel's eyes narrowed. “You already have a plan?.”Ashley's voice dropped to a whisper. “I came for you.”Gabriel's face inches from hers, his breath mingled with hers.“Say it again,” he whispered. “ I miss you so I came for you, Gabriel.”He pulled her to himself with her waist, Gabriel's lips brushed against Ashley's neck, sending shivers down her spine. His fingers intertwined with hers, their palms pre
Ashley woke up to an empty space beside her. She stretched, yawned, and sat up, scanning the room for Gabriel. His side of the bed was cold, untouched.She tossed off the covers and swung her legs over the edge, planting her feet firmly on the floor. Ashley stood, walked to Gabriel's closet, and pulled out one of his favorite shirts. She slipped it on, inhaling his scent, and headed downstairs.The living room was bathed in morning light. Gabriel sat on the couch, laptop open, eyes fixed on the screen.Ashley approached quietly, observing him. His brow furrowed, focused.She snuck up behind him and wrapped her arms around his neck.“Hey, good morning,” she whispered, her breath tickling his ear.Gabriel's reaction was Lighting fast.“What the fuck!” he yelled, trying to pry her hands off. “Get your hands off me!”Ashley's eyes sparkled with mischief as she tightened her grip, her fingers intertwining with Gabriel's hair.“Someone is grumpy,” she teased, her voice husky.Gabriel's fac
The pulsating music and flashing lights of the club surrounded them as Arthur led Jessica to the bathroom.They weaved through the crowded dance floor, dodging revelers and waving hands.As they approached the ladies' room, the bouncer nodded at Arthur.“Alright, man,” he said, stepping aside.Arthur acknowledged him with a nod.When they reached the bathroom door, Arthur asked, “Are you good?”Jessica nodded, her eyes scanning the area.The bathroom line was long, but Arthur guided her to the front.Jessica nodded, her eyes scanning the area. “Yeah, I'm good. Just give me a minute.”Arthur's expression turned concerned. “You sure?”Jessica's gaze met Arthur's. “I need a minute alone, please.”Arthur hesitated before nodding. “Alright, but be quick. I'll keep watch.”He stepped back, positioning himself near the entrance.Jessica pushed open the bathroom door and slipped inside.As the door closed behind her, she leaned against the sink, exhaling deeply.She opened her eyes “Fuck!, yo
Liam felt a surge of heat and energy course through his veins, like molten fire igniting his very core. His breath caught in his throat as his heart racing accelerated.At first, it was exhilarating, as if his senses had been heightened. But soon, the sensation turned intense, overwhelming. Liam's vision blurred, and his legs buckled.He stumbled, gasping for air, as a searing pain ripped through his chest. The mark, once a subtle hum, now blazed like a wildfire, fighting his way through his system.“Liam!” Victor shouted, rushing to his side.Liam's hands grasped at his chest, as if trying to contain the inferno within. “It's...burning…” he choked out, spitting black blood.Victor grabbed Liam's shoulders, holding him upright. “What's happening?”Liam's eyes rolled back, his body shuddering. “The mark...it's spreading…”Victor's grip tightened. “Fight it, Liam! Don't let it consume you!”Liam's face contorted in agony, his voice barely audible. “Can't...stop it…”Suddenly, Liam's bod
The receptionist led Arthur through a secure door behind the front desk and into a cramped control room. Banks of monitors lined the walls, displaying feeds from security cameras throughout the hotel.A gruff-looking security guard looked up from his station. “Can I help you?”The receptionist nodded. “This gentleman is looking for his friends. They're registered guests, but they're not answering their phones.”The security guard's expression softened. “Okay, let's take a look. What time did they go missing?”Arthur thought back. “We were at the club around 9 PM. I haven't heard from them since.”The security guard nodded. “Alright, let me pull up the footage from 9 PM onwards.”He began typing on his console, and the monitors flickered to life, displaying various feeds from around the hotel.Arthur's eyes scanned the screens, his heart racing with anticipationHe fast-forwarded through the recordings, stopping at various points to show Arthur people entering and leaving the hotel.Ar