In a western cultured country that adhered to the principle of freedom....
"You, son of a bitch! Crazy bastard!" Ann exclaimed, slamming the empty glass in her hand onto the bar counter.
The bartender glanced at this woman's behavior while making drinks for other customers. He didn't want any unnecessary fuss.
Her face was full of tears. She was a beautiful woman with straight burgundy red hair and bright green eyes.
Hans Graham's handsome face with brown eyes and tawny blonde hair flashed in her mind.
"Bartender, give me more!" cried Ann giving the order. This bar was located in Grand Imperial Hotel, a famous five-star hotel. The alcohol provided was the type of alcohol with the best quality.
Ann drank alcohol, feeling screwed up alone. Her pride as a woman was hurt. She just signed the divorce papers at her husband's request a couple of days ago. Her ex-husband promised to give her enough wealth and money for Ann's life to compensate for the divorce, as long as she promised not to damage her ex-husband's name publicly. Once finished signing, Ann immediately went on vacation to the hotel for a staycation to calm down.
"Damn it! Let's see in the future! I will take revenge!" cried Ann in frustration.
A few weeks ago, Ann caught her husband, Hans Graham, making love with two men at once in a luxurious room in a famous five-star hotel. Ann knew the two men. They were important officials in the company Graham Corporation. The company was indeed holding an annual meeting in the hotel ballroom for a whole week.
Ann came after to surprise her husband, who was always busy and workaholic. So who would have thought that Ann was surprised when she found her husband was hugging naked with two other men?
Busy working? Workaholic? Do you mean this bullshit thing? It was an ugly truth for Ann since she found out that her husband was doing a threesome with men! MEN! TWO MEN!!!
Her husband didn't feel guilty at all when he saw Ann caught them. Instead, there was a look of relief on his face. Maybe he was tired of hiding this fact from Ann.
"Hi, Ann. Would you like to watch or join us in fucking each other?" asked Hans Graham nonchalantly. He remained to lie on the bed, stroking his partner's buttocks passionately. At the same time, the other man was busy sucking Hans' mighty joystick like a lollipop.
"Aaah... that's good... more..." sighed Hans Graham with pleasure as the man holding his joystick fiddled with his wet tongue under there.
"Mmm... argh..."
Ann's chest heaved up and down in anger. Never had she felt humiliated like this. Hans had never touched her with the passion that Ann saw now. Now she knew the reason.
"All of you bastards!" Ann shouted angrily, then left, slamming the hotel room door, crying heartbroken.
Ann knew her husband's lover. One was the Chief Marketing Officer of Graham Corporation, Teddy Lee. The man did have the status of a handsome bachelor who was popular and womanizer. Teddy's curly hair was golden blonde, and his eyes were amber. He was responsible for ensuring the marketing strategy of Graham Corporation's products to succeed in the market.
The other man was the Chief Finance Officer of Graham Corporation, Franz Smith. The handsome man with glasses who looked quiet and calm was admired by women in the company and business partners. Franz's hair was reddish-blonde, and his eyes were amber. This man was the person Hans trusted to manage the company's finances effectively and efficiently. Therefore, he was known as a handsome man that women dream of.
Ann Graham became Ann Davis in a matter of days. As soon as lawyers completed the paperwork for her divorce, she was no longer part of the Graham family. Ann sighed and downed the alcohol in her glass in one gulp. No wonder her married life was frigid and short. Her bed life wasn't fun at all. At that moment, she knew why. Why had she been so stupid all this time?
So far, Hans Graham had only needed Ann as a companion at formal business events to carry out his wife's role. But, unfortunately, Hans Graham, Chief Executive Officer, aka CEO of Graham Corporation, never loved her one bit. So Ann was crying alone while continuing to put alcohol in her mouth.
"Madam, you'd better stop drinking. You look drunk already," the bartender said sympathetically.
"No, I'm not drunk yet. I'm just heartbroken," Ann replied as she continued to cry.
"Okay, don't throw up here. If you need help, please call me," the bartender warned.
"You're so talkative," Ann grumbled in annoyance. She took out her debit card to pay the bill.
Ann got out of her chair and went to the toilet to fix her make up. At that time, her makeup must have been messy and faded from the tears. Ann intended to clean her face so she wouldn't look pathetic and ghost-like. Her pride had been hurt because the attractiveness of men had eclipsed her attractiveness as a woman. But, on the other hand, Ann didn't want her face to look like an ugly woman either. At least, Ann tried to look attractive.
After successfully stopping her crying and cleaning her makeup in the toilet, Ann came out and intended to go back to her room. But, unfortunately, it was already past midnight.
In the corridor, a man and a woman were seen fighting.
"I told you not to follow me, Merry," complained the man in his neat work clothes. He wore a black blazer and shirt inside.
"I want to make a surprise for you, dear," said Merry, a woman wearing a red dress with a low slit and a miniskirt, hugging the man's waist. Merry's reddish-blonde hair was wavy, and her amber-colored eyes looked seductive.
"Stop it! I don't like you! Stop following me!" said the man, releasing Merry's arms from his waist.
"Why? Do you have another woman?" asked Merry urgently.
"Listen, Merry. I don't have any feelings for you. We're not lovers either. Stop clinging on me. I don't want to be rude to you," the man pleaded.
The woman named Merry ignored the man's request.
"If you don't have other women, then there's no problem," said Merry insistently.
"Merry, please..." said the man in frustration.
Suddenly from behind, Ann came and took the man's hand.
"Sorry, dear. I think I've been on the toilet too long. Come on, let's go," Ann said as she took the man's arm.
The man gaped at him at a loss for words. He looked at Ann confusedly.
"Hey, who are you?" snapped Merry jealously.
Ann glanced at Merry.
"Honey, is this woman your mistress? You know I'm a jealous woman, right?" Ann asked, glancing at Ann.
"No. Merry is only the daughter of one of my business partners. She is nothing to me," the man replied.
"What?" Merry exclaimed in surprise.
Ann squeezed the man's arm, signaling him to remain calm.
"Good. Then let's go now," Ann said as she grabbed the man's arm and hurried towards the elevator. The man obediently walked with wide strides.
"Hey, wait!" shouted Merry, hastily following them.
"What are you doing?" the man whispered to Ann.
"Helping you to save your life," said Ann curtly.
"Where are we going?" the man asked.
"Hotel room," Ann answered as she jumped into the elevator and closed the elevator door right in Merry's face.
Ann detached herself from the man, then tapped the room card and pressed the button for the floor she was going to. She took a few steps away from the man.
"Who are you?" the man asked, relieved to be free from Merry's pursuit finally. However, he glanced at Ann curiously. However, this woman seemed very indifferent and uninterested in him. This woman's attitude actually made him curious and provoked his desire to conquer her in bed. Did this woman recognize him?
"I'm just a stranger who happens to pass by. You can exit the elevator on my floor and wait a few minutes to outwit the woman. After that, you can go down via the elevator at the other end," said Ann flatly. She didn't look at the man's face at all and stared blankly at the elevator doors.
"Thanks for your help," said the man. He was sure now that this woman didn't recognize him.
Ann smiled with a glance. The man was very handsome. His jawline looked firm. His pair of blue eyes were so alluring. His dark, hickory brown hair cut short looks stylish. He had a pointed nose. His chest was broad and strong, while his stomach was perfectly muscular. His legs were long, and his buttocks were so attractive to look at. His scent was so seductive, arousing sexual desire. Gosh, it must be so nice to see his naked body. Ann's imagination ran wild, imagining this man's body. She swallowed hard and closed her eyes.
"Stop it, Ann! Be mindful and hold on yourself," Ann scolded herself quietly.
Ann bit her lip, trying to contain her excitement. No, she couldn't look pathetic. She was a woman who was terrible at choosing men. Who knew if this man preferred the same sex over women? Ann didn't want to trap herself in an embarrassing situation.
With a bit of a stagger, Ann got out of the elevator and walked down the corridor.
"Hey, are you all right?" the man asked a little worriedly.
"Calm down. I'm fine," Ann mumbled incoherently.
Her head felt dizzy and her stomach queasy. Then, with trembling hands, she stuck the room card to her bedroom door.
Click!
Ann's door was unlocked. She pushed the door wide open.
Her vision was blurry, and her nausea was getting worse. Her head was throbbing, and it hurt so bad. Suddenly, her body swayed.
"Hey, be careful!" cried the man anxiously.
Ann could no longer hear the man's cry. Ann's body slumped limply. Her body almost hit the floor.
However, just before her body hit the floor with a bang, a long and stout arm embraced her body. The scent of the arm was fragrant and masculine. So lovely on Ann's nose. Then, within minutes Ann lost consciousness.
When Ann opened her eyes again, the sun was already high. Her head was throbbing like it was going to explode. She got up from the hotel bed and put away the blanket. What a surprise when she found herself completely naked, without any clothes!
Damn it! What happened last night?
The dress! Where were the clothes? Ann covered the front of her body with the blanket and fumbled for her clothes. She couldn't find her dress or pants. She didn't even know where her bra and panties were!
Frantically, Ann looked for a bathrobe in the wardrobe. Luckily the hotel room provided the bathrobe so she could roam around the hotel room freely. Ann pinched her temples, trying to remember what happened last night. But, unfortunately, her memory was a little blurry because she drank quite a lot of alcohol.
Ann's suitcase was still neatly locked and placed by the table. Ann intended to open the suitcase to retrieve her belongings, but she realized that it was still locked with an additional padlock manually. Therefore, she needed to find the key first, which she put in the purse.
Yes, that's right! Where's the purse? Ann suddenly turned pale and rushed to find her purse. She couldn't find it anywhere. Damn it! Did someone steal her purse? All the money, credit cards, ID cards, and luggage keys were there. How about this? What should she do?
Ann saw her cell phone plugged into a power outlet to charge the battery on the table. Oh, luckily the robber didn't take her cell phone. At least she could still do online transactions and ask for help. When Ann picked up her cell phone, a message was written on paper that was pressed under the phone.
There was a business card placed there with the handwritten "Call me!"
On the business card was written the person's name and title and his office address clearly printed. In addition, there was the person's cell phone number in handwriting. This was his cell phone number that his business partners didn't know.
Mr. J. Carter.
CEO Carter Corporation. CEO Carter Holding Group.
With a slight trembling and impatience, Ann pressed the phone screen and dialed the handwritten number.
[Hello...]
A man's voice sounded deep and charismatic. Ann's wild imagination immediately wandered to hear a voice so masculine and sexy.
[Hello. Is this Mr. J. Carter?]
[Yes, that's right. Who's this?]
[This is Ann. Ann Graham. I mean... Ann Davis. You told me to call this number.]
The man on the other end grinned happily. He already knew the woman he met last night was Ann.
[Yes, Ann Davis. We met last night, but I'm only getting to know each other now. Nice to get a call from you.]
[Where's my purse? Did you steal my clothes too?]
[Your purse is safe with me. I have washed your clothes in the hotel laundry. They will deliver it to your room in a moment. I'll send a driver and a car to pick you up in thirty minutes. Get ready to have lunch together.]
Click. The phone connection was disconnected.
Ann got ready to take a shower to leave. She had no other choice but to obey the man's orders. Her purse was still in the man she met last night, and she had to retrieve it. The masculine scent of the man's body wafted in the bathroom. Maybe last night, the man used the shower, and the smell was still there.
Ann could imagine her hands touching the skin on the man's abs. Ah, that must be fun! But, no, what do you imagine, Ann? Stop imagining nonsense.
According to the man's words, the hotel laundry clerk delivered Ann's clothes that had been washed clean and neatly folded. Ann put on her clothes and prepared to go down to the lobby. The hotel receptionist had called Ann to the room to tell her that her pick-up car was waiting.
A brand new black Maybach car picked up Ann at the hotel lobby. Ann got into the car, and the driver took her to a famous western-style restaurant that served the steak with the best wine.
The waiter escorted Ann to a special private room in the restaurant's interior, where the man was already waiting for Ann while playing with his cell phone with his fingers.
"J. Charter?" asked Ann.
"Hi, Ann. Please have a seat," said J. Carter politely.
The waitress immediately prepared appetizers for the two of them, then left the room while closing the door.
Ann sat nervously. This man was really handsome. Ann's heart continually pounded when she saw this man's face.
"Where's my purse?" asked Ann matter-of-factly.
"Don't worry, I'll give it back to you after lunch. Let's enjoy the food leisurely. I want to get to know you better," said J. Carter.
"Okay, okay, Mr. Carter," said Ann.
"Jace. Call me Jace, Ann. Or you can also call me J," said Jace Carter, smiling. His smile was so confident and charming.
"So, what happened last night? Can you explain what happened between us and why I woke up naked? Are we..." Ann asked, a little nervous and hesitant.
Jace Carter chuckled. He was amused to laugh at Ann's shyness with a flushed face. This woman had a charm that made Jace want to meet again and get to know her better.
"Last night, I took your clothes off and sent them to the hotel laundry together with my clothes. Before you fainted, you vomitted. Your clothes and mine were dirty, so I had to send them to the laundry last night. The housekeeping staff also cleaned up the vomit last night. After that, I went to shower, and after my clothes were dry, I left. And, yes, I brought your wallet because I wanted to get to know you better," said Jace Carter apologetically, although his expression was mischievous and unapologetic.
"Oh, so nothing happened," Ann said in an involuntarily regretful tone.
"Do you want something to happen between us, Ann?" Jace teased, enjoying Ann's blushing face.
"No, um... my purse. Can you return my purse now, please?" Ann asked, changing the subject.
"After lunch, Ann," Jace answered firmly.
"Okay," Ann said as she gorged herself on the mushroom cream soup and appetizers. Her stomach was already hungry since earlier because she didn't have time to eat breakfast.
"By the way, thanks for saving me from last night's situation," Jace said.
"You are welcome. That woman, who is she to you?" asked Ann.
"She is the daughter of my business partner. So, of course, I couldn't refuse her rudely, but I was honestly annoyed by her attitude. Actually, I wanted to ask you a favor," Jace said again.
"Ask for what?" asked Ann.
The waiter came to serve the main meal.
"Can you pretend to be my lover? I will give you a place to stay at my house. We can get engaged and then get married on a year contract. You can also take revenge on your ex-husband. This is an offer that benefits both parties, isn't it?" Jace asked, grinning widely.
"How do you know? Are you investigating who I am?" asked Ann in a high-pitched voice.
"Yeah, I need to know who I'm dealing with. Ann Graham. You just divorced Hans Graham and moved out of his house. Your ex-husband is gay, and he hid this fact from you. However, recently you caught him cheating behind your back. Is it true?" Jace asked with a big grin.
"Why do you know such details?" Ann asked with suppressed anger.
"Relax, Ann. I don't want to insult or demean you. So instead, I will help you. But, of course, you have to cooperate with me. Is it sound good to you? Deal?" asked Jace Carter.
"What's in it for you?" asked Ann suspiciously.
"You can help me get rid of Merry Smith. I can help you get your revenge on Hans Graham. By the way, one of your husband's lovers, Franz Smith, is Merry Smith's older brother," said Jace Carter with a smirk.
What? Was Merry truly Franz Smith's younger sister?
"Okay, deal," Ann replied without hesitation. She shook Jace's hand tightly.
"Okay, this afternoon, my driver will pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to my house," Jace said.
"Alright, I still have time to enjoy the hotel facilities and get ready. Please give me back my purse now. I need to pay the hotel bill," Ann said.
"No need. I already paid your hotel bill with my credit card. So please use the hotel facilities to your heart's content. I'll give you your purse when we meet again at my house," Jace said, grinning happily.
"Don't you believe me?" Ann asked, squinting her eyes.
"I'm just being a little careful, Ann. Oh yeah, one more. We have to look like lovers in public. I want Merry to be sure that we are an inseparable couple. You have to be the perfect girlfriend for J. Carter," said Jace.
"Oh, of course. I agree to your terms," Ann replied quickly.
"Then how about we practice a little?" he asked.
"Practice how?" asked Ann.
"Like this," said Jace. He rose from his seat and walked over to Ann.
Jace pulled Ann's waist and pressed Ann's body against his own. A dangerously masculine scent wafted and aroused Ann. Jace licked Ann's lips passionately. He slid his tongue into Ann's mouth, making Ann forget her surroundings and not want to let go of the man again.
"Aaah... Jace..." Ann sighed with pleasure. She let Jace's hand touch her body until she shivered with passion.
Ann was still thinking about Jace's passionate kiss. She could still feel the sensation of Jace's tongue dancing skillfully in her mouth until that moment. Ann wanted it again and again. Ann wanted more than just kissing. Ann wanted him to touch every part of her body. Jace's scent was seductive. Control yourself, Ann! But Ann wanted him desperately! Urgh! It's so frustrating!
During her marriage, Hans Graham very rarely touched her. Even if Hans touched it, Ann didn't enjoy it at all. In fact, she tended to feel cold and pain. Hans had never treated Ann gently, let alone served her until she was at the peak of her pleasure. Hans only cared about himself.
Jace was different. Jace made Ann's feelings high, even with just his seductive smile. There was a strange feeling in Ann's chest that she had never felt before. It was as if there were thousands of butterflies flapping their wings in Ann's stomach every time she saw Jace's smile. After all, they had just met!
Ann covered her face with her palms. Jace had only kissed her a few hours ago, but Ann still couldn't get over it. Good grief!
"We're almost there, madam," said the driver as he turned his car into a luxury estate with tight security. They entered the elite residential area. There was an additional security gate in the area entered by car.
As J. Carter said, the pick-up car was waiting for him after Ann returned to the hotel and got ready. As a result, Ann had time to take a little time to enjoy the spa facilities available at the hotel to make herself more relaxed.
The car approached a huge mansion like a palace. From the outside, the building looked artistic and was equipped with a sophisticated security system. Ann was used to living in luxury homes, considering that Hans Graham was also the largest shareholder in the Graham Corporation. However, this house was definitely far more stunning than the one where Hans Graham lived.
Who really was J. Carter?
Ann understood that he was the CEO of Carter Holding Group. Yet having a house as luxurious as this, he was definitely no ordinary CEO. Either he was a billionaire by birth or had great ability in business.
Ann got out of the car and was greeted by the maid on duty at the house. They carried Ann's suitcase to a room that had been prepared for her. After an explanation and a brief tour of the house's rooms, the maid escorted Ann back to her room.
Ann arranged her things in her room. She didn't take much stuff with her. Jace had returned her luggage keys, though he hadn't returned her purse. So instead, she changed into a tank top and casual shorts, laid down, and fell into a deep sleep. A light massage at the spa relaxed Ann's body and made her sleepy. When she woke up, there was a pleasant smell of cooking that made her stomach growl.
Half asleep, Ann came out and headed for the kitchen. The sound of a hissing frying pan accompanied by a man whistling while cooking sounded sweet to Ann's ears. She walked over to the kitchen and sat in a high chair at the bar counter near the kitchen set. The back of the man who was cooking looked stout in a slim-fit t-shirt. His muscles were clearly imprinted.
Mm... this guy was fascinating to look at! It seemed like the chef in this house was very sexy and pleasing to the eye.
The man was completely unaware of Ann's arrival. He finished his cooking and arranged it on the plates. When he had finished some dishes, the man turned his body while carrying a plate of food.
The man was slightly surprised to see Ann's presence.
"Ah, I'm sorry, J. I didn't know you were the one cooking. I think you are the chef of this house, and I'm hungry. So... I'm coming...." Ann said a little shyly.
J. Carter looked blank for a moment looking at Ann. He seemed to be trying to remember something, then smiled kindly.
"Are you hungry? We can eat together," said J. Carter.
"Yeah, I'm hungry. Thank you, J," Ann said, smiling.
J. Carter quickly set the plates on the table. He gave her plates and cutlery so Ann could start picking up the food.
"Forgive me. I thought I was home alone. I completely forgot," said J. Carter.
"Oh, it is okay. Your driver drove me here, and I fell asleep. It's delicious, J. You're a good cook," said Ann praising her while eating voraciously.
"Thank you. Just finish the food. There's still a lot," said J, chuckling.
"Thank you, J. By the way, is there an agreement to be signed regarding our agreement as lovers in public?" asked Ann.
"Would you feel more comfortable signing a special agreement?" asked J. Carter patiently.
"I do not know. Maybe, so that it's both convenient for us to understand what we can and can't do during the agreement period," Ann said with a shrug.
"Okay, then let the agreement be drafted first. Now, bring me the dirty dishes," said J. Carter smiling, moving across the bar and toward Ann.
Ann slightly looked up with her lips slightly opened sensually. Her eyes stared at J. Carter with passion.
J. Carter noticed Ann's gaze and smiled quietly in satisfaction. He touched Ann's lips and brushed them gently with his fingers.
"There are leftovers..." said J. Carter with a husky voice.
Ann unconsciously leaned forward in response to J. Carter's fingers brushing her lips.
The man kissed Ann's lips gently and played his tongue in Ann's mouth until she moaned in pleasure. Ann returned the kiss passionately. J. Carter seemed to linger on Ann's lips until she was out of breath.
"You taste good," whispered J. Carter in Ann's ear, causing Ann's lips to tremble.
"You smell nice," Ann replied breathlessly.
Seeing Ann's response, J. Carter slid his hand under Ann's tank top and touched the tip of the sensitive area on her breast.
"Aah..." Ann sighed, enjoying J. Carter's touch as she closed her eyes.
The man kissed Ann's neck, then slowly removed the tank top that covered Ann's body. J. Carter threw Ann's tank top on the floor and traced her curves slowly with his fingers. His lips brushed against the skin on Ann's body so gently that Ann's whole body shivered with pleasure. J. Carter's lips moved up and sucked the sensitive area on Ann's breast. His tongue caressed the tip of Ann's sensitive area on her beautiful breast.
Just as J. Carter's fingers moved more intensely across Ann's body, the doorbell rang.
"Oh, shit!"
Ann gasped in surprise, and J. Carter pulled himself away from Ann.
"Is there any guest?" asked Ann breathlessly. Her cheeks were red. She hurried, picked up her tank top on the floor, then put it on immediately.
"Let me check ahead," said J. Carter.
"Then I'll go back to my room. I want to take a shower," Ann said, blushing. Her cheeks felt hot.
"Sure!"
J. Carter smiled sexily when he heard the word bath.
The bell sounded again.
"I'll go first," Ann said nervously. Then she turned around and ran to her room.
"Okay. See you," replied J. Carter, grinning widely.