CHAPTER 15

He was in desperate need of a good lay, and the sooner the better.

Two minutes later, a sexy girl in revealing clothes entered the room, answering his prayer. He could tell what she was doing just by looking at her.

"Your boss said I should take you upstairs to a private room to give you your reward," she purred seductively.

Even though she wasn't Aurelia, she'd do the job. He had been warned to only accept and never reject, so he eagerly followed. He had a strong desire to quench, which he indulged in all night. She was paid to satisfy him, and he couldn't be that easily satisfied, after all, it had been far too long since he had a good lay.

Aurelia smiled as she sat in Mark's study on his lap. He'd been preoccupied since the moment she arrived, and she was getting lonely. She had to pout and throw a tantrum to get his attention. So many bad things were going to happen, and she would be separated from him for an extended period of time. She was going to miss him, and all she wanted to do was be near the person who was keeping her sane.

"Can you tell me what's on your mind?" Mark asked as he kissed her shoulder blade.

"Do you think I'll make a difference?" she asked.

"You are already. You are a unique woman. Lia, I was hooked the moment I saw you, and it changed my life in many ways. In any case, forget about what happened in the past. What I'm trying to say is that you've changed my life for the better. I never imagined you'd have such an impact on my life. You gave my Miguel a home, and he is maturing as he should," Mark said and continued.

"You provided employment for all of those people, and their families are now fed. You took on homeless children in your victory, provided them with a roof over their heads, and all of that. I believe in you, babes, and I see you accomplishing much more than you are now. So, don't look down on yourself because it will hurt me a lot," he said, cupping her cheeks with his warm hands.

"I appreciate you saying that. It is extremely meaningful to me. I will continue to do so, and I will never taint your name or reputation," she said as a tear streamed down her cheek.

She was sorry for lying to him, and she was terrified of him abandoning her once he discovered what a monster she was.

"My love, don't cry. If anyone ever bullies you, you must notify me and I will deal with them on your behalf," he said as he kissed her lips chastely.

"I will," she said, a faint smile on her lips.

"Did the meeting with the child go well?" Mark asked her.

"'It did, they're doing fine. You can do whatever you want. I'll write you a check to assist you with their tuition. Your company is still small, and I don't want you to go bankrupt," he said, hugging her tightly.

"Thank you for believing in me and, more importantly, for allowing me to do what I enjoy."

"I am simply delighted that what you do excites you. I was disappointed when you refused to join my company, but as time passed, I came to understand your position. What more can I ask of you when you sacrificed yourself for the sake of family harmony? I will help you with anything you want and make up for everything I didn't do wrong in the past for the rest of our lives," he promised, and she smiled.

"You'd better keep your promise, honey. What would you do if someone were to hurt me?"

"I will make them suffer because I will not let anyone hurt you again. I'll make amends for how useless I am for how things turned out three years ago. It is entirely my fault," he said, fists clenched, and she smiled inwardly.

He was going to need that fuel; she just hoped he wouldn't let her down. It wasn't a bad idea to use another person's knife to get rid of a threat.

"I will take precautions to ensure that nothing bad happens to me. Who would dare to harm me when I have you and the guards?"

"That person will be stupid to try something like that, my love."

"Forget about the sad news and focus on us. I need you right now," she said seductively as her hands roamed across his chest.

"My love, I'm still working," he said with a low growl, and she smirked.

"Are you denying me right now?" she queried, slipping off his thighs.

"No way, I'm not going to do that. You know, love," he said with pleading eyes, but she wasn't buying it. She was still young and hormonal; she couldn't possibly be without her husband when she needed him.

"Fine, you do your work, and I'll do mine," she said, kneeling on her knees and working her husband's zip. He didn't say much before she undressed him from his boxers.

She loved this aspect of him. He was older, but he was full of energy. She didn't wait for him to speak before grabbing his manliness and slowly stroking it, pleasing and torturing him at the same time.

When she heard him let out a growl, she smiled. How dare he prioritize work over her? She popped him into her mouth without hesitation or second thoughts. She began to taste him, his skin very soft, salty but delicious as always.

Aurelia bobbed her head up and down, smiling as he arched his back and moaned her name, making her wet. She pressed her fingers deep inside her slick passage and started fingering herself while pleasing her husband.

As he approached his release date, she began to flick her own c*** with her thumb, increasing the pressure. She wanted her release with him, so when he shot his essence into her mouth with a loud growl, she had her own orgasm. She sucked down every last drop, her gaze locked on his.

She stood up, pleased with herself, and licked her fingers seductively. She was aware of her husband's desires, and being teased was not one of them.

"Goodnight, my love," she said as she turned to leave. As she walked towards the door, she started a mental countdown. She was in the air in her husband's arms before she could open the door.

"I thought you had a job," she smirked.

"I have to prioritize my wife's needs; work can wait," he said, and she happily hugged him.

She had won yet again, and she knew that the game she had started would only leave her sore the next day, but it was worth it.

*****

"Earlier this afternoon, Aurelia King, the wife of the Chairman of the King Industries Corporation, was pushed down from the tenth floor while standing on the balcony. The police are investigating what happened and have taken a couple of people into custody. In the hospital, she is currently unconscious. Her family was spotted at the hospital, and we all wish her a speedy recovery."

Mark kept recalling the same information over and over. It had been a week since the accident, and his wife had still not awoken. They'd been having a great time the last few weeks. He assumed everything was fine because she was so loving and open. Someone had the audacity to attempt to murder his wife.

His thoughts returned him to the moment he learned of the fall.

Mark was in his office, looking at the photos that had been sent to him anonymously. What kind of ruse were they employing to denigrate his wife's name in this manner? This individual was a moron. How could they not be aware that he was aware of everything Lia did?

He was staring at photos of Lia with the kid she met the night before. Lia was a caring and loving person who always made others feel at ease when they were around her. This sender was implying that Lia was having an affair with this child, and to make matters worse, more pictures of Lia with her ex-boyfriend were sent to him.

They appeared to be intimate, but he knew how much she despises the man. He had previously investigated him but had left him alone because he knew Lia would not want anything to happen to him.

She'd rather avenge herself than let someone else do it. After everything Victor has done to her, this person believes Lia is seeing that douche bag? Someone was attempting to cause a schism between him and his wife, which he despised.

He was aware that Lia had attended a function at his first wife's gallery. Though the two didn't agree on everything, he knew Lia did her best to be civil in front of everyone.

He was stunned and frozen when he received a call from Julius informing him that Lia had been pushed off the tenth floor and was being taken to the hospital. Who would dare to do such a thing?

He didn't believe it at all, but when he arrived at the hospital, he was at a loss for what to do. His beautiful angel was lying in a hospital bed, stuck by needles and blood, and he couldn't look at her. He was relieved Miguel was not present because he would suffer greatly. He simply wanted to skin whoever had done this to her.