As soon as David proposed to her, all the cameras and microphones turned towards Juliet for her response. It was a major celebrity moment that would dominate headlines for days.Juliet and David used to be childhood friends when the Cross and Forbes families were close. Their grandfathers played golf every weekend and acted like brothers, even jokingly promising each other that they'd unite their families through marriage. But instead, the two companies became rivals.Juliet took a slow breath and shook her head gently. "I'm sorry. I respect your gesture, but I can't marry you."David's charming smile stayed in place. He wasn't about to give up so easily. In public, the Cross heir had a sterling reputation for his business acumen, leadership skills, and flawless character.However, David's close friends knew the monster he was—a womaniser who preyed on young women as a hobby. He traveled the world, choosing his victims from among innocent, unsuspecting ones. Juliet was the one beast h

Jack wasn't listening to Juliet's outrage and overlooked her impulsive strike on him. Although he momentarily enjoyed a delicious view of her cleavage, his eyes went to what he had just extracted from her dress. Jack stepped back, holding the small button between his fingers. With a crackle, he crushed it in his palm, cracking its shell open. Inside was a tiny black electronic device. "It's a tracking device," Jack said with a raised eyebrow. "Your enemies want to monitor your location." The beauty covered her bosom with one hand and her mouth in shock with the other. "A tracking device in my dress? Who would do that to me? And how?" Jack chuckled and turned towards Elena. "Wasn't she the one who got the dress for you? How long has she been working at the company?" As Juliet turned towards her assistant questioningly, Elena immediately reacted to the accusation. "How dare you level such a vile allegation at me? I only purchased the dress, and then it went through the company's sec

Jack returned from dropping off the prize money with the poor janitor. He slid back into his seat at the side table without a word and picked up the fresh glass Lydia had poured earlier. Jack downed the entire drink in one smooth gulp. The liquid slid down his throat with a faint chemical bite that he noticed immediately but ignored completely. Lydia and Cathy watched him with wide eyes, their lips twitching into hidden giggles behind their hands. Dean leaned forward slightly, his face flushed with anticipation. "It will begin almost immediately. Just wait and watch." However, nothing happened. Jack set the empty glass down calmly, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, and smiled at Lydia like nothing was wrong. "Thank you for the refill. You could make a career out of bartending. Mind pouring me another?" The three of them exchanged stunned glances. Cathy's giggle died in her throat. Lydia's hand trembled as she reached for the pitcher again, pouring a second glass while try

Jack parked the Bentley outside the five-star Emerald Palace Hotel. The kidnapper's message had led him straight here, room 1204 on the twelfth floor.His jaw tightened as he walked through the revolving doors. If something had already happened to Selena, he would make sure the person responsible regretted it.Jack barely knew the girl, but he had once protected her, which created a sense of responsibility.When the doors opened on the twelfth floor, he moved quickly down the carpeted hallway until he reached room 1204.The door was slightly ajar. Jack pushed it open without knocking, his heart pounding with the fear that he might be too late.The sight inside stopped him cold.Selena Hart lay on the massive king-size bed in a revealing black lace dress that clung to her young, soft curves.There was premium champagne in a silver bucket beside the bed, and red roses scattered across the sheets. A candlelit dinner for two waited on a small table near the window. Soft, erotic music play

Jack opened the driver's door of the Bentley and slid into the seat. He started the engine with a rumble and eased the car out of the hotel's underground parking.He adjusted the rearview mirror slightly and caught Juliet's reflection—her arms crossed, her lips pressed into a tight line, her eyes fixed on him.She leaned forward between the front seats the moment the car merged into traffic. Her voice was sharp and full of pity."Did you come back embarrassed and humiliated by Selena? What made you imagine a celebrity idol would listen to you? I told you it was impossible.""You probably made a fool of yourself trying to talk to her, didn't you? I can already picture the look on her face when you tried to convince her."Jack, keeping his eyes on the road, reached over and slammed the contract folder down on the seat beside her with a solid thud."Selena will be the brand ambassador for your company. It's signed and sealed. Now what do you have to say?"Juliet stared at the folder like