Thwack!!! “How dare you touch me, you rapist?! What have you done to me?” A woman’s high-pitched screech filled the room.She delivered a thunderous slap to Asher’s left cheek and he snapped awake, completely disoriented. Asher blinked rapidly, trying to clear the pain and cobwebs in his mind as his bleary gaze locked onto the fair-skinned beauty in front of him.“Did you just call me a rapist?” He asked calmly. The woman, Victoria Stone, pressed herself against the headboard. Her eyes widened in horror when she looked down and noticed that she was naked underneath the blankets; “What happened to my clothes? Where am I? You had better start counting your days if you dared to lay your filthy hands on me!”Asher’s lips tipped in a roguish smirk. Seeing her beautiful face twisted with anger and confusion, he could not resist pushing her buttons. “Should I be offended that you’ve forgotten about our little fun time so quickly? You did not seem upset while you dozed off in my arms la

Today was a festive one for the Wellington family. Finally, their daughter was getting engaged to the first son of the Kincaid dynasty, one of the richest families in East City.Judging from the expensive cars in the parking lot and the armed guards that littered the place, Asher knew that only the top ten percent of East City’s elites were invited to the engagement party. “Someone just drove into the parking garage in a disgusting, beat up Toyota!” Maria, Scarlett’s youngest cousin, announced to the rest of the family. Curious, they all trooped out to see who it was. The moment Asher alighted from the smoky car, Mrs. Wellington’s confused expression morphed into anger. “Asher Deville. What do you think you’re doing in my house?” She sneered. Asher ignored her harsh tone and the look of disgust in her eyes.“Good morning to you too…”“Oh, shut up! How dare you show up at my house?”Didn’t you understand the annulment agreement that was sent to you? The useless engagement between y

The atmosphere in Ward 9 of the East City International hospital was heavy with anxiety as members of the Stone family watched their sick patron fight for his life.Grandpa Stephen was already old and frail. To make matters worse, the sickness weakened his immune system. He had to breathe with the aid of oxygen tubes. Victoria’s father finally broke the tense silence,“Dr. Malcolm, what’s the prognosis? Is the medicine working? Will my father get any better?” Dr. Malcolm Pierce was a well known expert healer and vice president of the East City medical association. Currently, he was in charge of Grandpa Stephen’s treatment.He turned to address the Stone family, his eyes filled with disappointment.“I am very sorry but the family might have to bid grandpa Stephen goodbye tonight.His condition has worsened and there’s no flow of oxygen to his brain. I don’t think he will live to see the next sunrise.”“What?!!” Gasps of shock erupted from the small crowd.“Doctor, there must be som

East City’s General hall was awash with the quiet, lethal air of luxury.The parking garage overflowed with every single brand of luxurious vehicles known to man.The guests were immaculately dressed in expensive, designer suits while their plus ones dripped in pearls worth thousands of dollars.It was evident to anyone watching that the Goldmaster’s auction was a gathering of the top guns in the city. Only the top ten percent of East City’s elites received invitations to attend the auction. A large crowd of elites were already gathered and waiting patiently for the legendary Goldmaster’s arrival while discussing his mysterious identity. “I heard the city’s gold factory was on the verge of closing down two years ago but he proposed a new profit strategy to the mayor,” said Phillip Meyers, the CEO of the biggest accounting firm in the city.“This strategy boosted the factory’s profitability by over one hundred percent!” “That’s true.” Susana Michaelson, heiress of the Michaelson fam

Several minutes later, the atmosphere in East City’s general hall was once again rife with tension as the auctioneer announced the commencement of the a event. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Lunch with Goldmaster annual Charity Auction!!”The crowd erupted in an uproar of deafening cheer.“I hope everyone is armed with their wallets and ready to spend without boundaries tonight…!”“Asher, we’re here for a reason and I need you to remain focused. Watch out for the Widow’s Salve before someone else gets their hands on it. If you’re able to identify the herb on time, I promise to buy you anything you want from this auction.”Asher chuckled.It was funny that Victoria thought she could purchase something for him at his own auction.If he needed anything, he simply had to call Slade’s attention and it would be delivered to his room within seconds.Asher knew he could not reveal his identity just yet, but he found Victoria’s ignorance very cute. He couldn’t help teasing her; “Any