Novels by Koko's quill

“What have you done?” Asher demanded, stopping right in front of Desmond.Desmond just stared at his hands, then looked at Asher, then around the ruined space, his heart racing. “I… I didn’t mean to. I don’t know… how it happened,” he stammered.Asher sighed through clenched teeth. “Let’s go,” he said sharply.Desmond just looked at him in confusion.Before Asher could move, one of the bodyguards rushed forward. “No one got injured.” He informed Asher.“No one’s injured?” Asher asked, his gaze sharp.“Yes, sir,” the guard replied quickly. “Just a few things destroyed, but no one got hurt.”Asher stomped outside, and Desmond followed, the cool night air doing nothing to calm the heat in his chest.Once they stopped at the parking lot, Asher turned to face him fully. His eyes were dark, filled with frustration.“If I hadn't pulled that girl away in time, she would have died. All because of you.”“I… I don’t understand what’s going on,” Desmond said.“Always making mistakes. Always laggi

As Cherry began walking closer, Sophia hurried after her and grabbed her arm, pulling her back slightly.“Cherry, I still think we should wait,” she said under her breath. “This is making us look desperate.”Cherry didn’t even slow down. “Sophie, if I don’t go now, I might lose my chance.”Sophia gave her a look. “You know I prefer being called Sophie,” she stated.Cherry shrugged without turning back.Sophia’s birth name was actually Sophia, but she preferred it when her friends and people close to her called her Sophie. She watched Cherry walk away, then sighed softly and went back to her seat, settling down to watch the scene unfold.Cherry kept moving, her heels clicking lightly. She was just about to take another step toward the table when a bodyguard suddenly stepped in front of her.He was 6’6 tall, broad-shouldered, dressed in black, and his expression was cold and unwelcoming. He blocked her path completely.Cherry blinked, startled, then looked up at him. “Hey,” she said, fo

Desmond let out a breath as the helicopter moved. Honestly, when he stepped out of the empire, he expected to see expensive cars lining the drive, but he was beyond shocked to find the helicopter waiting. Asher explained that it was a very important event, a lot of wealthy people were attending, and the estate had a helipad, so arriving by helicopter was the most impressive way to go.As Desmond sat in the leather seat, the vibration from the rotors humming through his body, Asher was on the other side, scrolling through his phone like it was any other day. Desmond’s heart was racing, and at the same time, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction. He knew for sure, he was 99% certain Cherry Vixen would be there. Her father was a multi-billionaire, and he wouldn’t miss an event like this to flaunt his wealth. Desmond wasn’t sure how he would react seeing them face to face, because each time he thought about them, his blood boiled in ways that had nothing to do with anger alone.But,

*EARLIER*Desmond’s eyes darkened as he looked at Murphy. “Cherry… who?” he asked, his voice low.Murphy blinked, caught off guard. “Oh… she’s Cherry Vixen,” he said cautiously.Desmond’s jaw clenched. That name alone was enough to send his blood boiling. Even if he were asleep, hearing it would wake him instantly. That name had caused him suffering, separation from his sister, five years of punishment and disgrace. He turned his gaze fully on Murphy. “She’s your fiancée?”“Well, yes,” Murphy admitted, hesitating. “We’re not exactly engaged, but we were supposed to get married when I came back.”Desmond gave him a piercing look. “Do you love her?”Murphy blinked, taken aback.“Sir?” he muttered.“I asked you a question,” Desmond repeated, his tone sharper this time.Murphy paused, thinking carefully. The truth was, he wasn’t in love with Cherry. He was in love with her wealth. He was wealthy to some extent, but nowhere near the fortune of Cherry’s father. Marrying Cherry was a means

“Gosh, I’m so excited,” Cherry said excitedly as she brushed her eyelashes with mascara.Sophia smiled. “You should be. I mean, you’re finally reuniting with your sweetheart after about five years.”“I know, right?” Cherry said, capping the mascara and reaching for her perfume. She sprayed a little on her wrist and neck. “I can’t wait to finally meet him, you know? And dad will finally relax.”Cherry Vixen and Murphy had been together before. A month later, Murphy had traveled to another country for work and some family-related matters. Since then, their relationship had been sustained through video calls, phone calls, and endless messages.Now, Murphy was finally back in the country and coming to see her today.Cherry was beyond excited. She had rejected suitor after suitor that her father, Mr. Vixen, had brought to her, which had made him agitated and deeply upset. Sophia crossed her arms. “Your dad will finally be able to relax. You know, he was scared to death that his daughter w

Desmond quickly turned away, ignoring the footsteps and any sound behind him. He pulled his hood over his head and walked out of the supermarket, keeping his gaze low. His heart raced as he got into his car.Every moment felt tense, every glance in the rearview mirror made him flinch.By the time he arrived at the Golden Empire, he was breathing heavily, trying to calm himself. He stepped out of the car and entered the vast hall, still scanning for anyone suspicious. Asher immediately turned to him, eyes sharp. “Did anybody approach you?”“No. I don’t think anybody recognized me yet,” Desmond replied, his voice low, still catching his breath.Asher let out a long, heavy sigh, running a hand over his face. “This… this is exactly what I’ve been trying to avoid,” he muttered, almost to himself.Desmond’s stomach tightened. “So… what do we do?” Asher straightened, his gaze hardening, and turned away, tapping at one of the empire’s consoles. “I have to think of something.”After a while