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CHAPTER 41
The living room door finally closed tight after the lengthy discussion regarding the orphanage documents came to an end. The atmosphere of the grand house grew even denser with underlying tension. Though the discussions concerning the orphanage's rights and operations had been paused for the time being, the ripples of rivalry among them burned brighter than ever.I walked along the hallway toward my room on the second floor, intending to store the important document folder in a safe place. But just as I stepped inside, the shadow of someone waiting by the open window caught my eye.Maya stood there, wearing a lace nightgown that draped perfectly over her frame. The dim afternoon light filtered through, framing the contours of her figure."Did you think the problem was solved just by holding onto those files, Bima?" Maya whispered in an alluring tone. She stepped closer, the heels of her house slippers tapping against the parquet floor with a slow rhythm."I said downstairs, Maya. Ever
Chapter 40
I took a deep breath, staring at the thick brown folder containing the orphanage documents resting on the glass table. This power play was no longer just empty threats on paper. In this room, the five women looked at me not merely as the holder of the key business card, but as a man who wielded undeniable influence over each of them."I'm not picking a side," I stated firmly, my low voice instantly cutting off the dispute between Natalia and Maya. "I'm doing things my way."Aunt Rika leaned back against the sofa, a faint smile playing on her lips, her heavy, sultry gaze intoxicating. "You always did like pushing boundaries, Bima...""And you know full well what happens if you dare oppose Mom, Bim," Imelda whispered from the corner of the sofa. The introverted girl shifted closer, her cool fingers slipping slowly beneath my shirt, stroking my outer thigh hidden under the folds of the sofa cushions with a soft pressure that stoked the tension.
Chapter 39
The mahogany door to Natalia’s second-floor office closed with a heavy thud. The family financial report files she had threatened to expose this morning were now scattered across the desk. I stood leaning against the edge of the desk while Natalia stepped closer, slipping off her thin-framed glasses."Do you really think your position in this house is secure just because Aunt Rika brought you here from the orphanage ten years ago, Bim?" Natalia whispered coldly, her eyes fixed directly on mine with intense intimidation.I crossed my arms, looking at the woman before me without flinching. "I've never felt secure, Nat. And you know that better than anyone."Natalia offered a faint, manipulative smile. "Good that you're self-aware. Because as soon as Dad returns next month, the audit on your orphanage's foundation funds will begin. And I hold all the reins."My blood ran cold, but I kept my expression completely flat. "You're going to black
Chapter 38
Linda’s grip on my arm was tight, while Aunt Rika’s gentle strokes across my chest sent waves of heat coursing through my body. Behind them, Maya and Imelda exchanged triumphant glances, while Natalia stepped out of her room with her shirt still only half-buttoned, looking at us with reluctant eyes."That's hardly fair, Mom," Natalia interrupted, her voice still slightly raspy. She adjusted her glasses, attempting to reclaim her composure. "Bima just finished with me. He needs rest.""I run this house, Nat," Aunt Rika replied calmly, yet with unmistakable authority. Her heavy, sultry eyes flicked toward Natalia briefly before turning back to lock onto mine. "And I know best what Bima needs right now.""I want to come too!" Linda interjected quickly, resting her head on my shoulder in a deliberately pampered tone. "You promised this morning in the kitchen, right, Bima?"I let out a low chuckle, taking in the wild tension encircling me in
Chapter 37
Natalia’s bedroom door closed tight with a soft thud. The sound of the key turning twice marked the start of a brand new, equally intense chapter. The scent of lavender from Imelda’s room gave way to a blend of masculine cologne and the luxurious floral perfume characteristic of a career woman, lingering heavily in the air.Natalia wasted no time. The moment the lock engaged, she turned around and shoved my chest, backing me up until my spine hit the mahogany door. She whipped off her thin-framed glasses in one swift motion and tossed them carelessly onto her desk, letting her sharp eyes—now clouded with desire—look at me without a filter."Did you think you could make me wait an hour in my room while you played around with Imelda and Maya?" Natalia whispered hoarsely. Her usually cool voice trembled with a mix of jealousy and unquenched hunger."Weren't you the one who said you had to leave for the office?" I replied in a low tone, catching her
Chapter 36
I walked slowly up the stairs to the second floor. The squeak of the floorboards beneath my feet felt like a countdown to the next wave of madness. Behind me, Imelda’s footsteps followed noiselessly, like a shadow refusing to lose sight of its prey.Right in front of her slightly open bedroom door, Imelda caught the sleeve of my shirt from behind. The girl, usually so distant and mysterious, shoved me inside and shut the door tight. The sharp click of the key turning echoed through the room, sealing us inside a space scented with soft lavender, chilled by the air conditioner that had been running all night."Did you think you could just walk away, Bim?" Imelda whispered softly.Leaning her back against the door, she let her oversized gray sweater drop to a pile on the floor. Beneath the loose fabric, she wore only a thin black tank top that clung tightly to her smooth frame. Her long, tousled hair spilled over her bare shoulders."I neve
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