"If you don't want to finish it, let me take the lead. Don't keep rejecting me like this." Chloe whispered with a voice so sensual and seductive. The strong scent of alcohol emanated from her beautiful lips.
Then unexpectedly, she forcefully pulled his body, holding him tightly. And somehow, Edward's position was now underneath her.
He had lost count of how many times he took deep breaths. Everything was done in an attempt to control himself, but instead, he found himself becoming frustrated. Why was he suddenly so weak in the face of a woman? Has Edward truly been tempted?"We should stop. You're heavily intoxicated, Chloe. I won't be responsible when you regret this later when you're sober---""Shh..." Chloe hissed, quickly interrupting Edward's statement. "You're really strange. Why have you been talking so much? Please be quiet and just enjoy what I'm doing. Besides, I'm giving it to you for free. So, you won't lose anything, right?""But, Chloe---"The woman ignored Edward's words and chose to continue her actions, planting a series of kisses all over Edward's body. Then she moved gently and seductively, fulfilling all the desires that were previously put on hold.Meanwhile, Edward could only surrender to being Chloe's plaything. A game that would later turn both of their lives upside down.***A few hours earlier.
Edward was at one of the most famous nightclubs in the United Kingdom. Tonight, he was enjoying a bachelor party thrown by his friend Marvin, who was getting married in two days. They spent most of their time drinking and having fun. Edward himself had lost count of how many glasses of vodka he had already consumed tonight.As the night grew late, Edward, feeling the heaviness in his head, decided to head back to the hotel. He thought it could be dangerous to keep getting lost in the party.
Just as he was about to walk past the bar, a beautiful woman accidentally bumped into him, spilling her drink on his clothes. Edward wanted to get angry, but seeing the woman was heavily intoxicated, he restrained himself and chose to ignore the incident.
However, as he tried to continue walking, the drunk woman suddenly hugged him tightly.
"Don't leave me. Please, don't leave me," she pleaded, still holding onto Edward's body.
Confused, Edward tried to loosen the hug a moment later and then cautiously patted her cheek before asking, "Miss, what's your name? You should go home now. You're quite a mess."
The woman raised her face, trying to focus on Edward. "Call me Chloe. Please, take me home. I beg you," she said with sad eyes.
Feeling sorry for her, Edward agreed to take Chloe home. But during the journey, Chloe kept babbling and didn't provide any information about her address. With the night getting later, Edward decided to take her to the hotel where he was staying, thinking he could ask for her address once she sobered up.
When they arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel, Edward immediately assisted Chloe and took her to his room. After laying her down on the bed, Edward intended to take a shower. However, before he could turn around, Chloe suddenly grabbed his wrist, causing him to fall and end up on top of her.
"Don't leave me," Chloe mumbled. The strong smell of alcohol coming from her breath. Half-conscious, Edward tried to get up, but she held onto him tightly, hugging him firmly.
"Miss, you're drunk. You should rest," Edward kept trying to free himself.
Chloe shook her head weakly. "No, you can't leave me. Please, I feel so hot right now." Without any warning, Chloe pulled Edward's face close and forcefully kissed him, demanding his attention. Her hands even fumbled with his shirt buttons.
"Stop this. We don't even know each other," Edward rebuked after managing to pull away.
With a dreamy look, Chloe smiled. "Just one night. One night stand, I promise you."
Edward shook his head. "No, I can't. Honestly, we hardly know each other."
Chloe's face reddened, showing her agitation. The next moment, she gently took Edward's fingers in her hand.
"You don't need to know each other to do this. Please, help me, I'm really feeling hot right now."
Edward fell silent for a moment, weighing whether he should comply with the woman's request. He didn't know Chloe at all. Usually, Edward always made sure of the background of the women he dated. He never picked just anyone. Even taking a woman to his bed was something he never did. So, what should he do now?
"Oh, come on," Chloe teased again.
Before Edward could respond, Chloe pulled him back down onto the bed. With one move, she even managed to unbutton his shirt. A moment later, they continued to kiss, and eventually, Edward was tempted and did what they both should never have done.
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Four Seasons Hotel.
78-82 Renshaw St, Liverpool L1 4EN, United Kingdom.Edward woke up from his sleep while massaging his heavy head. When he opened his eyes fully, he was surprised to find a beautiful woman sleeping soundly in his embrace.
Edward closed his eyes again, trying to piece together the fragments of memories from last night. What made him end up with a woman this morning?
"Darn it, you're still a virgin! We can't continue this game."
"You talk too much. Just stay quiet and enjoy what I'm doing. You won't lose anything."
Edward's head throbbed even more. He started to remember what happened to him last night.
Oh God.
Edward gently touched his forehead.
Last night, you slept with a virgin, Sebastian Eduardo.
He lowered his gaze, peeking at something under the covers wrapping him.
You didn't even use protection last night.
Oh my.
What if this woman has AIDS?
Or if she ends up pregnant, are you sure you want to have a child at such a young age?
What would your parents say? You would clearly bring shame to the family's name.
Edward kept cursing in his mind.
Wait a minute,
As far as I remember, I refused this woman's advances last night. But she kept insisting. Does that mean she took advantage of me?
Yeah, that's right.
Edward nodded confidently. "She seduced me. So, she should take responsibility."As he struggled with his inner thoughts, Edward noticed the woman in his embrace moving slightly. He clearly saw her long, fluttering eyelashes opening slowly. Edward and Chloe locked eyes, both gazing into each other's hazel eyes for a while. Eventually, Chloe decided to release the embrace and scoot down from the bed.
In Edward's eyes, he could see Chloe's innocent body, now dressed in her clothes, gracefully picking up her scattered garments from the floor. Without a word, she put on her dress, tidied her hair and makeup, and prepared to leave.
"It seems I got heavily drunk last night," Chloe said with a faint smile. "Thank you for bringing me here. I'm sorry for causing you trouble." Chloe spoke nonchalantly and walked towards the exit.
"Wait a minute!" Edward stopped her.
Chloe turned around and looked at Edward questioningly. "What's wrong?"
"You didn't even tell me your name beforehand," Edward said.
"It's not important who I am," Chloe replied shortly.
Edward was taken aback. "After what happened last night, you just want to leave like that?"
Chloe raised an eyebrow. "What else do you want?"
"What else?" Edward was surprised by Chloe's completely calm expression. "Aren't you asking for something from me? Like taking responsibility? In case you forgot, I took your virginity. Yes, even though you forced me into it. So, this isn't entirely my fault, but---"
"Stop!" Chloe interrupted after hearing Edward's long rant. "Forget about last night. You don't need to take responsibility."
"Are you really not asking for anything, like money or something else?" Edward double-checked.
"I'm not a prostitute who expects payment after sex," Chloe retorted, looking deep into Edward's eyes. "If there's nothing else to discuss, I must leave now. Thanks again for the steamy night you provided." Chloe smirked mockingly and left Edward.
On the bed, Edward snorted. "Seriously, after giving away her virginity like that, she leaves without any burden?" Edward shook his head in disbelief.
In this world, even all women were captivated by his charisma. Who wouldn't want to be the lover or dating companion of a young master from the Martin family? And that woman, she clearly rejected him and even stated that she wasn't interested.
"Damn!" Edward cursed. "I have to find out who that woman really is."Edward then slid down from the bed and reached for his phone on the nightstand. He dialed someone he believed could help him find out who the woman was, the one he slept with last night."Hello, Hans. I need your help. There's something important you need to do," a sharp grin appeared on Edward's face.Nicholas Frost, Edward's personal assistant, looked alert as he saw his boss walking down the Quantum building corridor towards his office. Edward had returned from Indonesia a few months ago and decided to resume leading the Martin family's construction and mining company in London. Although he hadn't officially become the CEO, he was already busy with various complex tasks that needed to be completed. Luckily, Edward had a capable assistant like Nicholas. Besides being intelligent, Nicholas was also highly loyal. He had made countless sacrifices to help advance the company's progress. "Finally, you're here," greeted Nicholas as Edward stood in front of his office. "Mr. Hans has been waiting for you inside for nearly 30 minutes," he continued. "Good Lord!" Edward whispered. "I forgot about my appointment with him this morning." He quickly entered the office and approached Hans, who was sitting on the sofa. The big-bodied man looked annoyed after waiting for him for so long. "No wo
Edward quickly walked when he heard the doorbell in his apartment ringing repeatedly. Still in his pajamas, he casually opened the door and found a man standing there with an annoyed expression. "Don't tell me you just woke up?" he asked, investigating. "What time are we leaving? You're the one who asked all of us to be there," the man grumbled. Instead of feeling guilty, Edward laughed. "Oh, Rich. Why are you always so easily irritated? I thought after getting married, your temper would go away. But it's still the same," Edward teased. Richard rolled his eyes in exasperation. His patience had run out. "Stop talking. Hurry up and take a shower! I'll be waiting for you in the lobby," Richard said and left without waiting for his friend to respond. Edward and Richard were actually neighbors. Both of them chose the One Hyde Park Penthouse as their residence several years ago. Edward had his reasons for choosing that place. Besides its premium location, the penthouse had fantastic fa
"Finally, I found you." Chloe Hazel blinked her eyes once. She immediately turned around to confirm the owner of that voice. Shortly after, her brow furrowed. A tall man with an athletic body stood before her, smiling mischievously with a hint of teasing in his eyes. Every afternoon, Chloe spent her time specifically at L'Elysee Artisan Cafe and Patisserie. There, she would usually read books while sipping cappuccino, eating salads, or tiramisu. She did this every day without ever feeling the slightest bit bored. Due to this habit, with Hans' help, Edward was able to find her. After nearly forty-five minutes of waiting in boredom, the woman he was looking for finally arrived to take a break. "Why do you look surprised like that? Are you dazzled by my handsomeness?" Edward said, running his fingers through his hair while smiling. "Sorry," Chloe replied. Before continuing her sentence, she scanned Edward from head to toe. Observing his appearance, she spoke again, "We don't know eac
There are many reasons why London captivates tourists from all around the world. In this city famous for its monarchy, one can find rows of majestic ancient architecture, beautiful gardens, and astonishing museums. As one of the largest metropolitan cities in the United Kingdom, London also offers a variety of shopping destinations to satisfy the shopping desires of its visitors. One can visit Oxford Street to hunt for branded items, enjoy cool displays in the stores on Carnaby Street, or search for antiques and London souvenirs at Portobello Market. Due to the rapid growth of tourism in London, the number of accommodations has also increased. From simple hotels to super luxurious ones, there are plenty of options to choose from based on one's budget. Among the luxurious hotels available, Le Meridien Hotel Piccadilly, owned by the renowned entrepreneur Dylan Arley, is a five-star hotel that often becomes the choice of tourists. The hotel has a classic architectural design with a lav
"Chloe... please... help me...""Please find this man for me." The woman's voice sounded hoarse. Her breaths were labored and appeared to be struggling.Chloe leaned in, trying to understand what the woman next to her was saying."Which man? And why should I find him, sis?" she asked, confused. She couldn't grasp the meaning behind Nathalie's words. A teardrop fell from Nathalie's eyelids. She struggled to answer her sister's question, but there was little she could do. Her entire body felt stiff."Because only you can find him," she whispered weakly.This time, Chloe shook her head repeatedly."No! You have to get better and find this man yourself," she firmly refused. She openly declined Nathalie's request. "I don't have much time left..." Nathalie uttered softly, her voice getting weaker."The man's business card is in my purse. Please, find him for me." Chloe reached for Nathalie's wrist, holding it tightly as if afraid to be left alone."Why do I have to find him, sis? Did he c
Edward is sitting in his office chair, carefully reading the report just handed to him by Hans. His forehead furrows as he tries to understand the information on each page he reads. "So, Chloe used to live in the Saint Luca orphanage for years?" Edward looks at Hans as if he can't believe it. A big question mark arises in his mind. Why would someone like Chloe, who is a child of the conglomerate Dylan Arley, spend years in an orphanage? Across from him, Hans nods confidently. "That's what you read. But let me explain in detail so you can understand better." Hans adjusts his sitting position, preparing to give an explanation to Edward. "So, a few years ago, Dylan Arley and Patricia Hazel were forced to divorce for a cliché reason. Dylan's extended family refused to accept Patricia because she came from a lower social class." "You mean they were forced to divorce even though they already had children? Isn't that excessive?" Edward protests. Hans shrugs his shoulders. "From the inform
"Mister, aren't you going home?" Nicholas, who was still in Edward's office, asked. "Don't forget, you have a dinner party with Mr. Alexander tonight."Edward lightly tapped his forehead. "Oh my, I almost forgot." He had been engrossed in chatting with Hans, which made him forget about tonight's obligatory engagement. "Nic, what do you think? Should I still go to the party tonight?"Instead of answering right away, Nicholas chuckled softly. He knew his boss would probably be reluctant to attend such dinner parties. Rather than discussing business, these conglomerate events often turned into a showcase of wealth, something Edward tried to avoid."If you don't want to make Mr. Alexander angry, you better hurry home now. He already reminded you twice today to be present at the event.""I know exactly why that old man is forcing me to go."Nicholas laughed again. "You should be happy, Mister. Who knows, you might find a potential wife there. Remember, the CEO succession is getting closer.
"How? Do you agree to join?"Edward seemed to ponder. The man then brought his eyes to reread once again the cooperation proposal offered by Emaar Properties from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with renowned contractors like Vinci Construction, famous for the Louvre Museum in France, and Mace Construction, the contractor for The Shard London Bridge, the tallest building in the European Union. They invited Quantum for a joint venture in a mega project.As Edward read in the proposal, Emaar Properties intended to construct the longest building in the world. To realize this ambition, Emaar Properties intentionally gathered construction companies from various parts of the world to join."Our team will be even stronger if you participate, Ed. Remember, this project offers a net profit of tens of billion dollars." Thomas, the representative from Mace Construction, spoke again, trying to convince Edward to join.As an established construction company, Quantum's credibility was beyond doubt. Un