Victor picked up Carol lovingly in his arms and brought her to the living room. He laid her down on the couch with care. "I'll get you a cup of coffee from the kitchen," he said. His wife smiled at him weakly and covered herself with a thin blanket. She was still trembling from the drug's effects. Victor brought her a coffee and sat by her side. Carol wondered if their fight was finally over. They had already agreed to have sex tonight. Will they be a loving couple, finally?"What happened to me?" Carol asked, taking a sip of her hot drink. "Why did I lose consciousness? Should I go to the doctor?"Victor shook his head. "Colbert did this to you. He used a date rape drug called Rohypnol. Most likely, he slipped it into your food or drink. He had planned to take advantage of you while you were unconscious.""Oh…" she said, digesting how horrible the reality was.Victor kept the truth from Carol that her family pimped her out to the lecherous James Colbert for a million dollars. She was
"Mom, please forget about James," Carol said weakly. "It's better that he never returns. I don't want him around anymore." However, her mother and brother were barely listening to her."Mom, I think we can still convince Mr. Colbert to come back," Josh said, scratching his head. "Let's pursue him and let Carol beg for forgiveness. He has a weak spot for her.""Yes! Good idea! Let's do that! He may have mercy if she kneels before him and offers her body!" Martha approached Carol and tried to drag her towards the door. "Come, dear, let's find James and apologize to him.""No, Mom!" Carol wailed. "I hate James! I will never go after him!""What did you just say? You bloody fool of a girl! Only James Colbert can keep you happy. Your husband is a penniless loser. You should divorce Victor Damone immediately and marry James!"Carol shook her head. "Victor loves me truly, and I love him back. There's no way I will leave him for anybody else.""Your priorities are all wrong, sister," Josh sai
"I will keep you company on your trip next time," Victor assured Claire on the phone. She called him seventeen times before he picked up the call and explained his situation."I don't believe you!" the billionaire beauty hollered from the other end. Victor could imagine Claire pouting at him. She was a fierce businesswoman in public but acted like a spoiled teenager around him."Be rest assured. I'll fulfill my bodyguard duties whenever necessary. Your protection is a priority." The last statement seemed to satisfy Claire. "Okay, fine! I'll let you off the hook this time," she said and disconnected the call. Claire Holt went berserk on reading Victor's last message. His words were precise: 'Won't join you at Angela Kauffman's party. Urgent matter.' Victor figured he'd eventually run into Angela, considering she was at the center of the mayhem. However, tonight was not the night. He turned towards the young, vivacious female seated across from him. She was around twenty-five but loo
"I wanted to thank you through this dinner for treating my grandfather," Victor interrupted her. "I've transferred three million to your account along with your regular fees. Consider it a gift for your professional service."Sophia's expressions dimmed. Victor's rude interruption broke her out of a trance. She realized she had gone too far. The man had that effect on most women. "It's okay," the beauty said. "It was my duty as a medical practitioner to save him." She turned away as if she didn't want to speak to him anymore.Victor judged her discomfort and said, "I met your brother."Sophia looked up at him. "Lance? Did he say anything about me?"Victor smiled and shook his head. "He's my handler for this mission.""Yeah, I heard. Project Swallowtail. The Puppetmaster.""It's better not to speak of such matters in public," Victor warned.However, Sophia was not backing off. "People talk about him in hushed voices as if he was a big deal, some legend. It makes you think, did he reall
Carol was astonished when an attractive lawyer appeared at her doorstep, asking for signatures on divorce papers. Barely an hour went by since Victor left. Was her husband in such a rush to dissolve their marriage?"Mr. Damone wants the papers processed by the end of tonight," Elsa Madison said curtly. She was dressed in a fitting black pantsuit, which made her look both professional and provocative. Josh peered over Carol's shoulder like a creep, ogling at her curves.'Why do pretty women always surround Victor?' Carol asked herself. 'It's as if they are drawn to him like bees. This Elsa girl seems to be fresh out of college. Does Victor like younger women? He agreed to the divorce so readily that it was uncanny. Was he eager because he has a host of beauties surrounding him at all times?'"Why is Victor in such a hurry?" Carol asked Elsa. "Can't we sit at a table and discuss the terms of separation first?"The lady lawyer flashed a wry grin. Victor's ex-wife was pretty, but she was e
Carol's eyes widened, and she was at a loss for words. Damien was the Blackwell family's sole heir and a corporate world legend. He destroyed businesses with a snap of his fingers. He was also an expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Taekwondo and had won international acclaim in the field of martial arts. However, Damien was known as a womanizer who changed his girlfriends like daily clothes. He also had the reputation of being arrogant and ruthless, a man who always got what he wanted.Carol gulped. "I… Uh… I need time to think, Mr. Blackwell. I can't marry someone without knowing him personally…"Gary's face darkened, and a vein on his forehead thickened. Carol felt a surge of fear. This man was not to be trifled with. However, the man showed no intimidation in his words. "I understand," he replied with a warm smile. On the inside, he was erupting in anger. How dare Carol refuse someone like Damien? He's one of the most eligible bachelors in the world! What kind of audacity is this?"W
"You're an intriguing man," Sophia said, both impressed and amazed. The two clinked their wine glasses. Around Victor, she could lower her defenses.Victor Damone could conquer the world if he wanted, but he was willing to let his wife go without resistance. Any other man in his place would reveal his true power and influence to Carol. He'd let her be intimidated and humbled by making her realize what she had lost. Was Carol so foolish that she couldn't see the true form of her ex-husband? Victor was the most alpha, masculine, heroic, and gifted human. A perfect specimen. However, he dressed conservatively and often acted like an ordinary man.Lance Baker had once told his sister that Victor was rumored to have mastered ten thousand legendary skills. That was impossible for any human being. Wouldn't that make him as competent as a battalion of gods? But only some people knew what Victor was truly capable of. Others could only make wild assumptions based on his past achievements.Sophi
Before Sophia could respond, Victor's eyes were already glaring a hole in the young man's forehead. "What did you say to me?"Sophia tried to pull him away from the scene, but he was immovable. Tony did not know who he was messing with. She didn't want the foolish young man to be murdered in a public place.Tony turned to his partner. "Let me show you how the Blackwells crush pedestrians!"Carol shook her head in response. "Please don't. He's my ex-husband."The young man raised an eyebrow and scrutinized Victor. He dressed simply and did not appear to be wealthy at all. "So, you are Carol's ex? Do you know she is the future wife of Damien Blackwell? He's the heir of the Blackwell empire.""I don't know who he is," he replied without emotion.Anger flashed on Tony's face. "Your arrogance will kill you, punk. You're dead meat already. The Blackwells are to be worshiped by commoners like you. I'll give you twenty seconds to kneel before me. Then run away like the trash you are." Victor