CHAPTER TWENTY-ONEAustin was sweating so hard, his face flushed and his heart hammering very hard against his ribs. He was still hiding on Zelda’s balcony, frozen with fear. He never thought she would come back so suddenly. And now she was getting undressed. He was in a total panic.His mind was a mess. Should I just show myself? Or keep hiding? If he stepped out now, there was no way to explain why he was hiding on her balcony. But if he stayed hidden and she took off all her clothes, he would feel like a total creep.He wrestled with the decision, the sound of fabric rustling from inside filling his ears. He couldn't be sure if she was naked or not, but his eyes, almost against his will, drifted toward the open sliding glass door.Her white shirt came off, and he saw her skin. It was so smooth. She wasn’t just pretty; she had a perfect body. The lacy lingerie she was wearing made her curves look even more incredible.Austin couldn't help but take a deep breath. This was the second

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE“That’s right. You have to do this. You're just an ordinary guy now, remember? You can't let Miss Fiona know who you really are. So, for now, you're going to be the live-in son-in-law for the Lawrence family," Xavier said, his voice flat and steady on the phone.Austin's face fell. "What?! A live-in son-in-law? You've already got me marrying her, and now this? Isn't that a bit much?" Austin's frustration was clear in his voice."It's all in the will," Xavier explained. "The old chairman wrote it all down. You didn't read the papers closely enough.""What was he thinking? Why is getting money so complicated? If I had known, I never would have agreed to any of this!" Austin was close to losing it."So, you're giving up?" Xavier's tone was sharp, almost a challenge.Austin froze. He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth. "Fine," he mumbled. He had gone from having nothing to being a Trillionaire in one day. There was no way he was giving that up. "So when ca

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE After Austin got home from school, he dragged himself into his apartment. He was so drained from the day that he couldn’t even think about making dinner. With a deep sigh, he plopped down on his bed, grabbed his phone, and opened up Scarlett’s live stream. As soon as his username popped up in the chat, the comments exploded with greetings and heart emojis. He ignored all the fuss, just quietly watching the stream. He had to admit, Scarlett wasn’t just pretty, she was good at what she did. Her long, dark hair cascaded over her shoulders, her eyes were bright and captivating, and her lips looked so glossy. She was wearing a tight red blouse that hugged her curves and made her fair skin glow. Below the blouse, she had on a short skirt and stockings, which made her look even more stunning. But Austin thought she looked even better in real life. The video just didn’t do her justice. Suddenly, a hateful message flashed across the screen: "You slut, just wait, if I

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVENAustin’s taxi pulled up to the curb, and he peered out the window at the Flingstro restaurant. The place was buzzing. Even though it was still early, the front was already packed with expensive cars. Young people, dressed in clothes that looked like they cost more than Austin’s whole apartment, were coming and going. They all looked so confident, so… right in this place.Austin, on the other hand, felt completely out of place. He was wearing his best clothes—a simple collared shirt and some nice pants—but he still felt like a poor kid who’d wandered into a rich person’s party. He paid the taxi driver and walked toward the restaurant’s entrance, his hands shoved deep into his pockets.A security guard, a big guy with a stern face, was standing by the door. He took one look at Austin and his eyes narrowed. He held up a hand, stopping Austin dead in his tracks."Hold on there, buddy," the guard said, a frown on his face. "Are you here for a job interview? You should

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINEFiona was starting to get worried. It had been nearly twenty minutes since Angela went to the restroom, and she still hadn't come back. A knot tightened in Fiona's stomach. What if something had happened? She decided to go and check on her.As soon as she stepped out of the restroom area, she saw Angela in the middle of a heated argument with a young man."Angela, what's going on?" Fiona asked, her voice that of concern. She glanced at the man, Austin, and a small frown creased her forehead."This guy right here is a jerk! He bullied me!" Angela's voice was sharp, a little breathless. She ran a hand through her hair, her eyes wide.Fiona was puzzled. "Bullied you? How?""He splashed water on me!" Angela practically yelled.Fiona looked from Angela to Austin, then back to Angela. She tried to keep her voice calm and even. "Hey, let's just take a breath. I honestly think it might have been an accident. It's probably not a big deal."A wave of warmth spread through Au