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The sweet smell of seduction

Chapter 2 New Beginnings

Word Count: 2900    |    Released on: 20/04/2022

ou of the best feelings that could exist in your memories, no matter how distant they might be, they would still be reborn, then make you believe in a new beginning of happiness. However, I keep wal

everyone says they feel when they see it shining. It may be that my heart doesn't know how to co

t place for a rest. And from the expression of naturalness with which she f

g dependent on Amelia is not an option. There will be no progress on my da

warn her that death

soon my thoughts give way to more serious questions," What would you like to wear, Chloé? Or be?", I drum my fingers on the table imp

s, but there is n

erc

nally opens from my gilded cage. The best private teachers, the best trips, the best clothes were nothing more than an investment to build a caricature of me that would one day serve business, that would always manage to bend the most s

ee the chosen store. Although we are the same age, I would never in my dreams imagine myself wearing T-shirts with prints about movies and series that I don't have time to watch or sneakers that would be more comfortable for walking and running. Not that it was n

want an

ke. It is for a younger sister, but I don't understand much about this fashion", I com

ght?", She murmurs after her ey

identity. If I once doubted that clothes could tell so

e before I came to work here. It'

rrupte

of a hurry...", My "compasses" have already slipped out of

ch item and shoe with perfection actually confirmed he

she have

h a feeling flickers in my heart that what she w

on with the justification that having an updated haircut is just as i

with my medium and dark strands, although the hairdresser suggested giving a touch of autumn brown as well as my eyes to some locks. But I denied it. The dark matched the wavy hair, which in turn matched in per

ip without realizing who enters or leaves the space, much less that they have been followed all thi

━✧♛✧━

uldn't hide her surprise when she saw me in a t-shirt and jeans,

e enough of a reason for her to have a little instability about the fragi

es the door and places the key card I ga

body and her clear eyes intensify like

ter, and I can't imagine how frustrating it can be. But, it was the best thing

fe" and it takes me a few se

ly after having gone through one of the best salons in Paris, almost turning her into a decorative element of this luxury hotel room where go

o seriously. I need Francisca

experience?",I let

She pretends not to

ress. Although the fabric doesn't have the same fall of silk because it is a r

started to wear better clothes. Either you have more money than you pretend not to have in order to exploit me and thus

knot in her arms and goes to the mini bar in search

formation about competitors or enemies. So, I tried to look as simple as I could to be credible to my naivety about what he might try to get out of me...", She pauses, I am unsure if it is to pour

pears. I pass through the endless corridors destined to store clothes, shoes and accessories. While for me, it is only a necessary and strategic space for me to gain time to run, hide, or

━✧♛✧━

taly, two

onnected not by blood ties, but by loyalty and deep down by a deep desire to be the masters of dest

y eyes follow Anthony's reflection in the mirr

nything from you, no

excuse, comes out of his mouth wi

w fit to embrace him to teach him the trades of the business. Like most, he managed to keep a low profile, maintaining the

ily by the vote of all the members. However, it never seemed to be enough, awakening in me the vague impression th

uth, that's the rule, Anthony", His eyes were loc

y expectations. However, when I saw him get up and walk

pretended to think as his hands reached for my shoulders and rubbed against my skin a

age it was to his honor. Or, when he never touched the names of the great enemi

isguised it with a sympathetic

o find out, but doing so would mean having to deal probably with the fact that a family member had chosen a form of justice

ch other, when they want to cheat, or when their bosses wish to keep some secret...", He finis

rove himself worthy of the position he holds. He didn't understand that, it was extremely abiding by the rules that would make him

ould be madness to risk the safety of the organization only to k

rs of hard work of his youth to suddenly pull away from my delicate skin, grasping his black strands that refused to line up even with gel. Thick strands that matched per

on with whom I share my bed, Fr

..", I turn my body so that my eyes confro

e your admiration, your lov

ness, gentlemen, perh

! We have a deal, it's all business

hat this is the moment I should disappear. His sentimentality

become. I wait for you in the living room with

ect my dress with a beautiful V-neckline to elicit a glance or a sigh. Because the wives of allies should not even be looked at, nor should their daughters and sisters. So it was the on

creetly as he handed me a glass of wine. - She is

ity, power and influence were strong leads to follow. And I couldn't bear to imagine the moment h

overcome b

didn't even notice her approach. My thought

motioned to the waiter to

the dinner. But, I didn't underestimate her, after all, if Anthony saw a way in her, I sho

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1 Chapter 1 Prologue2 Chapter 2 New Beginnings3 Chapter 3 Ghosts from the past4 Chapter 4 A cover5 Chapter 5 The emerald dress 6 Chapter 6 A man of the law7 Chapter 7 The CEO's arrival8 Chapter 8 Spying9 Chapter 9 The Queen's Return10 Chapter 10 The goodbye11 Chapter 11 The CEO's Companion12 Chapter 12 A paparazzi13 Chapter 13 Almost caught in the act14 Chapter 14 Three faces, one choice15 Chapter 15 CEO's secret admirer16 Chapter 16 Meeting with gangsters17 Chapter 17 48H not to be killed18 Chapter 18 The sweet smell of Seduction19 Chapter 19 The CEO's surprise20 Chapter 20 One night of pleasure21 Chapter 21 Between two men22 Chapter 22 The Promise of Revenge23 Chapter 23 One week to kill24 Chapter 24 An Unexpected Birthday Party25 Chapter 25 THE FBI26 Chapter 26 The Nightclub27 Chapter 27 The perfumed handkerchief28 Chapter 28 My first casualty29 Chapter 29 The quest for the perfect model30 Chapter 30 The End before the Beginning31 Chapter 31 The CEO waiting for me32 Chapter 32 The agreement with the CEO33 Chapter 33 The meeting again34 Chapter 34 An Invitation to Die35 Chapter 35 The Death Race36 Chapter 36 Searching for the ceo37 Chapter 37 The CEO's life hangs by a thread38 Chapter 38 Salvatore39 Chapter 39 The best dress of the night40 Chapter 40 The Betrayer41 Chapter 41 The Threat42 Chapter 42 The choice of CEO43 Chapter 43 Surrendering to pleasure44 Chapter 44 In the sights of the lawman45 Chapter 45 Trapped46 Chapter 46 Dangerous Confessions47 Chapter 47 The arrival of my ex-husband48 Chapter 48 The exits are running out49 Chapter 49 How to tell the truth 50 Chapter 50 The hurtful kisses51 Chapter 51 The expensive silence 52 Chapter 52 The Call of Unlucky53 Chapter 53 Between duty and heart54 Chapter 54 Unsound lies55 Chapter 55 The Unexpected Visit56 Chapter 56 The Goldmine57 Chapter 57 Arriving in California58 Chapter 58 The casino59 Chapter 59 The Tenebrous Reconciliation60 Chapter 60 A Secret Love61 Chapter 61 The Desert Island62 Chapter 62 The Last Night63 Chapter 63 Last chapter: The promise of return