《Harem System: Spending Money On Women For 100% Rebate!》


 Chapter 1: The Beginning

    "My name is Kyle and what can I say? My life is the definition of shit..." A man standing at the edge of a bridge typed his final message on his phone.


    There was no doubt that this was a suicide letter but the question was, what led Kyle to the decision to d it all?


    -


    "Damn it! Another shift!?" A young man cussed out, he had gre eyes but there was no life left in them but that was to be expected working an extra shift in a minimum wage paid job.


    There was no doubt that this job was taking a toll on his body but he understood that this was something that he couldn''t escape, unfortunately.


    "Kyle, the boss wants you to close up!" Another employer said but Kyle was already lost in his head, regretting the choices he made to land him at this point of his life.


    "I will be going! Don''t stay too late..." The man cracked a joke that Kyle didn''t find funny.


    Kyle couldn''t complain because he was the one who asked for extra shifts to be giv to him as he needed all the money he could muster.


    Kyle thought about returning to school to complete his education and increase his chances of having a dect life ev though he was in his mid-twties.


    The sun was nowhere to be se as it was well into the night, Kyle sighed in defeat but the thing about his store was that they rarely ev had customers and it would only be a matter of time before it wt bust.


    Kyle lived in one of the busiest cities in the United States and that was California, the place where stars resided and that meant that the cost of living was exceptionally high.


    It would be a miracle to see anything of real value a without breaking the bank, it wasn''t designed for the average man.


    He was already overstimulated and knew that his breaking point was just a the corner.


    The lady walked through the aisle but she came out with a bunch of snacks and a pack of cigarettes that didn''t ev cost up to $5 but that was a dect amount.


    Kyle didn''t notice the bag hanging from her shoulder was a Louis Vuitton, this cost more than what he made in a lifetime but this was mainly because of the angle at which the label was tilted.


    "That will be $5.56, ma''am," Kyle tried his best to give her the necessary respect a customer was titled to.


    "Here..." The lady handed him a card but the perfume that oozed from her body was alluring, it felt like she put Kyle under a momtary spell.


    There was this look of disgust on her face because she caught Kyle sneaking a peak at her chest but who could blame him, it was right in his face.


    Kyle quickly collected the card and swiped it, it was normal that people didn''t carry cash a with them.


    Kyle handed her back her card but he knew that she wasn''t going anywhere, the fact that they had yet to restock their umbrella section meant that they both had no choice but to stay here.


    "Um... Do you need a chair?" Kyle tried to be polite but immediately regretted it as she glared at him like it was forbidd to speak to her.


    She brought out a cigarette but it was forbidd to smoke here and Kyle wasn''t about to let her have her way. It was clear that she was used to having her way as she lacked respect.


    "You can''t smoke in here, ma''am. I am afraid you will have to go outside for that," Kyle instructed her, pointing to the bold sign that clearly showed that smoking was prohibited.


    But this was the single momt that ultimately shaped Kyle''s life.

 Chapter 2: Troublesome Customer

    The rest of the night passed by in a blur and Kyle found himself back home wondering what the deal with the lady he countered in the shop was.


    People in California were typically disrespectful but not only did she make a mess of the shop with her wet clothes and muddy shoes, she was rude at that.


    Kyle didn''t understand why it was so hard for people to be kind but he didn''t care much as long as they didn''t bother him like this lady did.


    She walked out of the shop after receiving a call soon after he forbade her from smoking but something told him that she would have done whatever she wanted either way.


    In hindsight, if it was anyone of promint stature th he would be in trouble ev if he was in the right as the store owner would most likely side with them.


    Celebrities were everywhere in this city and they always got prefertial treatmt but with so many upcoming people in the industry, it was impossible to keep track.


    Kyle didn''t understand the worship but once again, as long as his bills were paid.


    He didn''t care about anything outside of his immediate sphere.


    The one-bedroom flat he lived in barely had any furniture, just a chair and a table with an old TV hung on the wall.


    It wasn''t like he was getting any coochie so there was no point spding more money than needed as he didn''t ev have time to have a social life.


    Kyle heard his stomach rumbling like an earthquake was about to tear it down and at that momt, he realized that he hadn''t gott dinner.


    He was supposed to pick up leftovers at a discount from the restaurant, they did this for meals that wer''t touched or barely eat.


    It was against restaurant policy but Kyle used the neat old "it is for my dog" trick to escape judgmt.


    The fact that they resold it to him, however, was strange but Kyle didn''t complain because he knew the cost of these things.


    "Fucking hell... Universe 7. Kyle 0," Kyle said under his breath as he unwillingly took himself to his fridge but he already knew that there was nothing there to eat.


    He just oped it and stared at it, all there was milk that he didn''t ev know was good or not with leftover food that wasn''t suitable for human consumption.


    "You do only live once..." Kyle thought to himself, weighing the option before him before quickly pushing the idea out of his head.


    "I guess no dinner tonight..." Kyle muttered to himself in defeat, dragging his feet across the floor as he crashed into his bed.


    But his phone buzzed, Kyle already knew who it was as he didn''t have anyone that check up on him.


    He had no frids and just as he thought, it was his landlord threating to evict him if he failed to pay rt this week.


    Kyle couldn''t be mad at Mr Jones, he was a kind man that has be understanding of his situation and ev waved a few paymts but he wasn''t running a charity, he was running a business.


    He was a divorced man in his late forties, he didn''t exactly have many options in the dating market.


    "Your man boy here ruined my bag and I request a full refund!" The lady barked at Ryder and only th did Kyle see that this bag had a Louis Vuitton logo embedded on it but he was sure that it wasn''t the same bag she had brought here the day before.


    However, he knew that no one would believe him so he wanted to see how his boss would react to this news.


    "That bag... It probably can feed me for a month or two..." Kyle thought to himself, realizing that there was no way in hell he could afford that bag and would go into debt if he tried.


    "I-I''m so sorry! I will make sure he pays you every pny this bag''s worth!" Ryder said and the disgust Kyle felt building inside of him was unlike anything he had felt.


    This was his life, people thought they could take advantage of him whever they pleased but who could blame them?


    He had no way to fight back and the man with her, Kyle noticed he had a badge on him so this was a policeman.


    "Do you have any evidce?" Kyle asked, he was soft-spok to the point that people mistook him as timid.


    "What?" Calista questioned, her tongue ready to lash at him at any giv momt.


    "I asked if you had evidce?" Kyle repeated himself and that was wh the police officer brought a device and showed Kyle a video that he couldn''t ev recall happing.


    The video showed Kyle being aggressive towards her by basically ripping her bag strap.


    "What the fuck is this?" Kyle thought but little did he know that this was how far AI had come.


    This was a struggling actress and she couldn''t exactly sponsor the life she lived so she had to find other means for that lifestyle to be maintained.


    Kyle didn''t ev know how to defd himself and wasn''t to, no one would believe him.


    "That is fine... How much is it to sew back the handle?" Kyle said but this was the biggest mistake he could have made at that momt.


    If he died it th they would have to have a proper investigation but the fact that he accepted it acted as a confession.


    "Luckily for you, Miss Calista is not interested in pressing charges as long as you get her a new bag," The officer said and Kyle simply chuckled.


    "Did he say something funny!?" Calista barked, of all the people to scam she chose him but Kyle knew that this was payback for stopping her from smoking in his shop.


    "Oh right, let me just get out the $6,000 I have lying a gott from my luxurious job..." Kyle mocked her but this only made his situation worse.


    Long story short, the police officer allowed Kyle to transfer everything he had in his account to her, which was barely up to $,000 but that wasn''t the worst of it, Kyle also lost his job.


    And that was how he found himself at the edge of a bridge, ready to d it until an evt that changed his life transpired came to pass.

 Chapter 3: Cashback System Activated!

    [Ding!]


    [Cashback System Activation Requiremt Met!]


    [System Binding In Progress...!]


    [System Successfully Linked!]


    [Spt $,000. X Critical Hit. Earned $,000! The money has be transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spt at least $,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    You have received lottery ticket!]


    [Do you want to draw?]


    [YES][NO]


    Kyle was a man that never had any luck in life and he was on the verge of ding it all after being fired from his minimum wage job due to a customer''s complaint which turned out to be a lie but due to the customer being an attractive lady, no one believed Kyle.


    Beautiful people, they had it easy, didn''t they?


    This was his last step and he knew that he wouldn''t see tomorrow as he searched for a river to throw himself in.


    He thought his mind finally broke as there was no explanation for the Cyan Scre that popped up as he clicked the [YES] button.


    [Congratulations! You have drawn Charm!]


    [Charm: There is nothing the user can''t charm his way out of or into! The universe has blessed you with charisma!]


    "Hahaha! I must have lost my marbles...!" Kyle muttered to himself as he readied himself for the impact below but his phone soon rang out to show that he had a notification.


    And to his surprise, he saw $,000 sitting in his account and his jaw dropped.


    "THIS IS FOR REAL!!!" Kyle screamed at the top of his lungs but this nearly st him tumbling over the edge, Kyle immediately moved away from the edge.


    "Fuck that! I want to live!" Kyle barked as he stared at his phone for a full minute.


    He couldn''t believe what his eyes were seeing, this was a lot more than what was in his account previously. a


    "Holy fucking shit!" Kyle screamed at the top of his lungs and quickly recalled that he was out in public and had to compose himself.


    There was one thing he took note of, the requiremt for such a thing to come to pass in the first place was spding money on beautiful wom.


    That was way too easy but Kyle noticed that it was already in the middle of the night and crime was high in this area.


    Kyle didn''t waste time and headed back home in a heartbeat, his room was a mess but this was the least of his problems.


    He jumped on his bed and instantly scrolled through his phone to see which girls he had saved there but the reality of this alone dawned on him.


    "Damn... I really do get no girls..." Kyle muttered to himself but there was no use feeling sorry for himself.


    But the store couldn''t be too expsive, how embarrassing would it be if he offered to pay for something only to find out he couldn''t afford it?


    Kyle looked over his shoulder and luckily, there was an Apple store a the corner and what better place to blow money than Apple devices?


    The momt Kyle took a step into the store, he was hit with the fresh air that reminded him the earth wasn''t made up of heat.


    But a lady slowly approached him with a wild smile on her face, Kyle could recognize that smile anywhere, it was the smile marketers wore right before advertising a product.


    "Welcome sir, how may I help you?" A lady with blue eyes said.


    Kyle found her mildly attractive as she was a bespectacled lady with somewhat of a slder build.


    "I would like to buy a phone and I want to pay it in full..." Kyle pointed out and this was surprising as most people paid in installmts but this made her suspicious.


    "What is up with this guy?" She thought to herself, this lady was in her early twties, she was exactly 0 years old but this information didn''t matter to Kyle.


    All that mattered to him at that momt was getting his money up as his eyes glanced a the store to see if there was anyone worthy of spding his money on.


    However, his eyes met an almost empty store with employees all wearing an artificial smile.


    Kyle sighed as he looked at the girl''s name-tag before him.


    "You''re Jane... So Jane, how would you like an IPhone?" Kyle asked right away prompting Jane to raise a suspicious brow.


    "Um... Sir, are you sure about that?" Jane was tak back by this, she had an old Apple device that was in need of replacing but it was still in optimal condition so she never got a to getting a new one. It wasn''t like a phone was her top priority.


    "I am absolutely certain! Let''s get you the IPhone 5 Pro Max and a Mac Pro with a little phone insurance to sweet the deal." Kyle said in an upbeat tone.


    "Are you one of those Youtubers?" Jane questioned, looking a frantically for a camera but her eyes saw nothing.


    The momt it settled on the man, he was already paying for the items, Jane was speechless but she wasn''t going to turn down this act of kindness.


    [Ding!]


    [Spt $5,000. X Critical Hit. Earned $50,000! The money has be transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spt at least $5,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    [Congratulations! System upgrade requiremt met!]


    [New system function unlocked!]


    [Congratulations! You have unlocked the Harem function!]


    [You have received 3 lottery tickets!]


    [You have received extreme lottery ticket!]


    [Do you want to draw?]


    [YES][NO]

 Chapter 4: System Upgrade!

    Kyle had no idea what was going on but the first thing he did was to check his phone to make sure the money had be reflected in his bank account and the smile that crept up on his face made the cashier take a step back.


    "Fuck yeah!" Kyle thought to himself, that he had over $50,000 in his bank account, which was more than he had ever had in his life.


    Kyle didn''t ev realize that the system had added a new feature, it sunk in a second after checking his balance.


    "Wait, what? Harem function?" Kyle thought to himself. He didn''t need to verbalize his thoughts as the system took it upon itself to explain what it was.


    [The harem function allows the user to recruit wom into his harem by gaining their affection. A special cashback bonus is giv in addition to the cashback granted by the system tier with each amount spt on the wom within the user''s harem.]


    Kyle was perplexed by this, he thought this was all about money but he just found out there''s a way to earn ev more.


    "Holy shit!" Kyle thought to himself, to everyone else he was staring at the cashier and making funny faces.


    "Um, are you okay sir?" The cashier finally questioned, snapping Kyle back to reality.


    Kyle realized he was in public and quickly composed himself, his items were packaged for him and he handed them to Jane.


    Kyle looked at his Cyan scre and pressed the [YES] button so the draw could begin, he noticed that he had something called Extreme Lottery and hoped it was something dect otherwise it would be a waste.


    [Congratulations! You have drawn Extreme Memory Recall!]


    [Extreme Memory Recall: This user has the ability to recall every information or evts expericed right down to the most insignificant details.]


    [Congratulations! You have drawn Vehicular Mastery!]


    [Vehicular Mastery: The user is an innate master of operating vehicles. Be it cars, bikes, or ev planes!]


    [Congratulations! You have drawn a Jaguar XF!]


    [The Jaguar XF: The user owns an exotic car! It can be found in the driveway!]


    [Congratulations! You have drawn JPD Agcy Group!]


    Everything was signed and official in his name.


    -


    "Damn it, this agcy might as well eat a double-decked shit sandwich! I chose you and I hav''t had a half-dect gig in years!" A lady barked at a woman with a clipboard who just stared at her blankly.


    "The lack of jobs isn''t because of our inability to find jobs, I think it is time for you to consider actual acting classes..." The woman responded, her face unmoved as she looked unimpressed by what she had se.


    "You bitch! I am naturally born talt!" The lady continued to bark prompting the woman to take a deep breath.


    But before she could respond, one of her employees called her to the side.


    This lady had a powerful aura a her, she was clearly in her mid-twties but the power she exuded showed that she was used to leading.


    She had that


    "What is it?" The woman asked in a dismissive tone, the truth about this was that this agcy was about to go under, they were barely floating above water as people would rather choose the more established agcies.


    "Miss Isabella, I have great news!" The employee responded, she was giddy and Isabella could instantly tell that it might be something worth listing to.


    "Speak Carly, I''m a busy wo-!" But before Isabella could complete her stce, Carly interfered by showing her a page on her phone.


    Isabella''s face wt from neutral to surprised, she immediately snatched the device out of her hand.


    "What is this!? Someone bought the tire share of the agcy!? This means...!" Isabella screamed before clasping her mouth shut.


    "We are saved, boss!" Carly responded.


    "Are you done!? I have places to be!" The talt-less upcoming actress exclaimed and Isabella realized at this momt that she didn''t need to put up with this anymore.


    She walked up to the lady, she had to tolerate her before because they needed all the money they could get but that problem had be solved by Kyle.


    "I am afraid you''re no longer qualified to work with us, you will be refunded your agcy fees. Leave or I will throw you out myself, you spoiled brat," Isabella felt the weight lift off her chest the momt she said this, she had wanted to say this for the longest time.


    She already knew that the new shareholder would be coming here at any momt and realized she had to prepare the place to welcome him.

 Chapter 5: JPD New Owner!

    Kyle arrived at his new agcy and it was a lot bigger than he thought, it had an intricate design that exuded elegance with top-class infrastructure.


    It stood out compared to the buildings a it but this was one of the more expsive parts of California.


    Kyle realized only after he arrived that he should have bought something fancy to wear as first impressions mattered.


    The clothes he wore wer''t a reflection of his status, anyone would mistake him for an average bum.


    Kyle exited the car and Carly was already waiting outside to welcome him.


    Wh Kyle left the car, Carly was surprised that he looked like the average American.


    He didn''t stand out but this only made her mistake this as humbless and not the fact that he was indeed a bum only a few hours ago.


    "Good day sir, I have come to personally welcome you to the JPD," Carly greeted with a smile but Kyle was surprised that this was a guine smile.


    She was truly glad to see him prompting him to wonder why but this was an insignificant detail.


    "Thank you..." Kyle said, pausing abruptly as he looked at her name tag.


    "Carly, are you the CEO of this agcy?" Kyle questioned but this only made Carly blush at the thought of him thinking she could hold that position not knowing that Kyle had no idea how a CEO should look.


    "I''m afraid not, sir. She has be expecting you," Carly responded as she led the way.


    "Alright," Kyle responded, he didn''t know what else to say as he was still shocked this was happing.


    "I''m sorry, sir," Isabella quickly apologized. Kyle thought she was a powerful woman wh he walked in here but she was awfully submissive right now.


    "I have to ask, why the transpart table?" Kyle couldn''t hold his curiosity as it was a bizarre choice, to say the least.


    "Our motto is transparcy so this is a literal demonstration that we hide nothing," Isabella responded, she knew how corny this sounded but it was a clever marketing strategy.


    "Ah, that is clever! Now that is how you get the clit!" Kyle was a little more excited than he should have be and Isabella blushed as she didn''t expect this reaction from him.


    If anything, she expected him to point out how corny it was but upon closer examination, this man was a her age if not younger.


    She kept her mouth shut as he carefully examined the documt before him, thanks to the ability he had gott from his system, he could remember everything he read almost to a fault ev though he didn''t quite understand what it was exactly he was reading.


    "You know what Isabella? How about I leave the technical issues to you, keep running it how you have be running and if you need anything, give me a call," Kyle couraged her and this was the best case scario considering this allowed her to retain control over the agcy.


    Kyle snuck a peak at her chest once again wh she was putting away the documts before averting his gaze.


    "Things those big should have their gravitational pull..." Kyle thought to himself.


    [JPD Agcy Status Change: Congratulations, you just tered the top ,000 promising talt recruitmt agcy!]


    "Well, not bad I guess," Kyle thought to himself while exiting the building.


    He stood and stared at the sign, wondering if he should change the name to something that speaks more to him as he didn''t ev know what the acronym JPD was derived from.


    "Move it!" A voice barked at him from behind but Kyle recognized this voice without ev turning a.


    " Calista?" Kyle muttered under his breath.

 Chapter 6: Systems Quirks

    Kyle couldn''t believe his ears but before he could turn a to see her, she brushed past him and waltzed into the agcy like she owned the place.


    Kyle couldn''t believe his eyes, there was no way that the stars were aligning this quickly because what were the chances of this happing at this exact momt?


    At that momt, Kyle could feel nothing but disgust but he realized that if that evt never happed he would never have awaked whatever this was as there was no way he was going to ever spd $,000 on any lady wh he could barely ev pay rt.


    That would be absurd but he had that luxury right now, Kyle was tempted to call out to her to see her face but he owned the agcy.


    So whatever she came here to do would ultimately become his business, he realized that he needed to get new clothes because he did look like a peasant.


    "Calista..." Kyle muttered under his breath as a smile creased his face on his way to his car.


    He needed to do more research to see just what kind of movies she had be in.


    He also needed to do more research on the movie industry as this could be his gateway into Hollywood and allow him to mingle with all A-list celebrities.


    Kyle smiled at the thought but this might be a fantasy right now but in the future, it would most certainly become a reality.


    He could become the richest man in the world with this power in the space of a day if he played his cards right but Kyle knew something like this would raise suspicion.


    The last thing he needed was the governmt coming to ask questions because the bank he had was in their system so he had to be extra careful.


    Kyle got into his car and took a deep breath, he recalled how big Isabella''s breasts were and how she was able to carry them a daily. The fact that he could remember every single detail he had se only made this a lot more difficult to resist thinking about.


    Kyle recalled their interaction and just shook his head, he hoped the impression he left was a good one.


    Kyle knew he would have to give Jane a call not because he liked her but rather because she was a means to increase his wealth.


    That was all he cared about and the system was set up in a way that he couldn''t spd on himself and earn so he was forced to interact with wom ev if he didn''t want to.


    Kyle was driving but in transit, a car nearly rammed right into him but thanks to his innate mastery of operating vehicles, Kyle reacted just in time by swerving to the left to avoid a head-on collision.


    Kyle hit the break to stop himself from hitting a stop sign, he didn''t know what the hell happed but that could have be the d of his life right there.


    Once again, Kyle realized he didn''t know the quirks of the system and he had just dashed a woman $,000 with no cashback.


    This meant he was down to $40,000. He had to find a way to turn this $$40,000 into $400,000 as he couldn''t risk going back to zero.


    Kyle was glad he didn''t give her every pny he had or that would have served as a cruel lesson to learn more about his system.


    He got back into his car but he didn''t go home, Kyle was on the hunt for beautiful wom and they were everywhere he looked.


    However, he had to find just the right one as he parked his car by the sidewalk, it got a little atttion due to its vintage exterior but nothing lingering.


    "Should I have spok to Calista?" Kyle thought to himself, he flipped through his phone and quickly searched for his bank transaction history which he found.


    He searched for the account number the $,000 was deposited in and had a thought, what if he transferred the $40,000 into her bank account?


    This was sure to not only get her atttion but multiply his wealth, it worked the first time so there was no reason why it shouldn''t work the second.


    This meant that Kyle found her attractive and Kyle for some reason knew he had to have her wrapped a his fingers.


    This was his opportunity to get some sort of payback and he did just that, Kyle transferred the $40,000 to Calista''s bank account with a memo.


    "Here''s my number, XXX-XXX-XXX." attached to it and like clockwork, the system responded.


    It took nothing less than a minute before a Cyan scre appeared to inform him that this was successful.


    [Ding!]


    [Spt $40,000. X Critical Hit. Earned $400,000! The money has be transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spt at least $40,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    [Harem Members: /]


    [Name: Jane, Age: 3, Affection 5%]


    [Name: Calista, Age , Affection: 5%]

 Chapter 7: Bonus System [Abridged]

    Kyle was surprised that Calista was added to his list and all he needed to do was sd her money to get this but he also noticed the harem capacity was filled which made him wonder what would happ now?


    But before he could process his thoughts, his phone rang out loud, he checked his phone and noticed it was a number he didn''t have and instinctively knew that it must be Calista.


    "That was fast..." Kyle thought to himself, he expected her to play hard to get but she called in less than a minute.


    Kyle took a deep breath, he didn''t want her to find out anything about him just yet but he didn''t wish to pick up the phone call.


    Unlike her, he had every inttion of leveraging his position, she was a money hungry lady so he wasn''t surprised that money was all that was needed to sway her considering she tried to scam him for her damaged bag.


    She couldn''t afford it or she wouldn''t have done something as silly as that and his phone suddly came to a halt.


    Kyle took a deep breath, he was so close to making his first millions but he needed to sd more of this money.


    That was all that was on his mind, he remembered the crying face of the woman responsible for the accidt and cringed.


    "Damn, that lady was fugly," Kyle muttered under his breath as his car came to a halt at the front of his apartmt.


    Mr. Jones was sitting outside of the complex with his five year old daughter running a.


    He caught a glimpse of the car parking in his driveway, Mr. Jones saw a pottial customer and sprung to his feet but he froze in place the momt he saw Kyle walking out of the car.


    Kyle was paranoid, he had tasted poverty and every pny mattered to him right now until he crossed that millionaire status.


    "That''s right, I get a bonus for the money spt on the ladies in my harem, isn''t that right but how much bonus are we talking about?" Kyle wondered and once again, a Cyan scre appeared to explain the situation to him.


    [The bonus is based on a perctage system, the perctage of affection is divided into sections.]


    [Affection Bonus]


    [-0%: X]


    [-40%: X4]


    [4-60%: X6]


    [6-80%: X8]


    [8-0%: X]


    This made sse and Kyle instantly knew he had to make a move, Jane would be a lot easier to woo because she worked at an Apple Store, what fancy places could she have be to?


    As opposed to Calista, she had an expsive bag, go figure, yet he also knew she was driv by money but wer''t most wom?


    Kyle was left with a choice that the average man wouldn''t ev consider a problem and that was which of the girls was he going to take on a date?

 Chapter 8: Date Night?

    "Jane, are you okay? You have be in an awfully good mood since returning from work. That is unlike you," A girl on a bed called out to her but Jane showed her what she had gott that day.


    "WHAT?! YOU CANNOT AFFORD THAT!" The lady barked at Jane but Jane simply chuckled.


    "I know, I know. There was this guy..." Jane said. She had a smile on her face, her face turning red as she recalled the counter.


    "A guy bought you all of that? You know he will expect you to put out, right?" Her roommate said, rolling her eyes.


    "Don''t be such a pervert, Ella! He has no such inttion! I was the one that ev gave him my number," Jane pointed out but Ella was shocked by this revelation.


    "You made the first move?" Ella questioned with a raised brow, unlike Jane, Ella had the typical appearance of a goth with red hair with a black choker a her neck.


    Ella had grey eyes and was by every means, a beautiful lady with quite the bust that almost ripped her singlet apart.


    It was unusual for Jane to make the first move as she was a shy person so this took her by surprise.


    "I know! I feel so awkward thinking about it! I don''t ev think he will call me..." Jane said but the excitemt in her voice faded as she concluded this stce.


    "If he got you all of that, he will definitely call but I am curious to see what kind of man can make little Jane make the first move," Ella teased, trying to cheer up her frid.


    Ella was not only taller than Jane but older by a year, she was the one covering the majority of the rt with Jane helping a with other bills that she could handle.


    Ella didn''t mind this because she knew that Jane''s contribution wasn''t steeped by her financial prowess but her presce.


    Jane was a pleasant person to be a and this was a great addition to Ella''s life.


    "You cannot meet him! You will hypnotize him with that chest of yours!" Jane barked, prompting Ella to giggle.


    "You know, not every man likes them this big, yours are just fine," Ella responded but she couldn''t help but worry that this man would break her frid''s heart.


    "Hey, you know my name," Kyle said and Jane could feel the second-hand embarrassmt creeping up on her.


    "Little miss stalker..." Kyle teased her and Jane couldn''t contain her giggle.


    "Text me your address and get ready by 7," Kyle instructed to which Jane complied as the conversation came to an d.


    "Damn, he really has done a number on you," Ella said behind the day.


    "GO AWAY!" Jane barked but this was a byproduct of her embarrassed state.


    None of this mattered right now, she had a date to prepare for.


    -


    Kyle was done with the phone call and there was a sse of relief that came with it, he didn''t know wom could act this way a him.


    It wasn''t something he was used to but it also wasn''t something he disliked.


    Kyle knew at that momt that he needed to go shopping, he didn''t have any clothes worthy of a date. But he also had no idea what would be appropriate to wear or ev the restaurant they would go to.


    Kyle knew it had to be expsive, it had to be very expsive so he could spd as much money on her as he could.


    A cyan scre soon appeared as usual but Kyle wondered what this could be about.


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Jane''s affection: 5%]


    Kyle was surprised it wt up at all because all they did was have a little conversation over the phone, it couldn''t be that easy, could it?


    Either way, this worked to his advantage and he planned to milk the heck out of it as he headed to a store to get some clothes for his date with Jane.

 Chapter 9: Getting Ready.

    Kyle got into his car and wt to one of the shops a the corner, it wasn''t anything too fancy but they had some dect clothes.


    He has never be to this store before so this was a nice change of pace.


    Kyle didn''t care much about expsive clothes as this would only draw unwanted atttion.


    The last thing he needed was a criminal following him home to steal from him.


    This would be possible due to the lack of security in the building.


    Kyle knew that he had to be careful and this included a safe parking space for his car ev though he had yet to talk to Jones regarding this.


    There was a place where they parked their cars at an extra fee but spare part thieves visited there way too oft because they knew they would always find a car to steal something from.


    Kyle knew that it would be best to move out of the neighborhood altogether but he needed to increase his wealth to do that. $400,000 was barely ough to do anything in a high-d neighbourhood as everything there was not only more expsive but the lifestyle that came with it would flatt his wallet in a heartbeat.


    Kyle took a deep breath and walked into the shop, he had little to no fashion sse so he knew he needed all the help he could get in this case.


    Luckily, one of the store workers attded to him.


    "Good eving sir, what can I help you with?" The man questioned with a smile, that same goddamn smile that everyone wore like zombies, a smile he too once wore.


    "I have a date so I need something casual but at the same time, fancy," Kyle said with a sigh, knowing that this wasn''t much of a description.


    "Right this way sir," The man instructed and Kyle complied, following him to a more exclusive section of the store.


    Kyle noticed the leap in prices, this man wasted no time in trying to milk him and Kyle couldn''t help but respect the hustle.


    Everyone was trying to make ds meet, not everyone was as fortunate as him, if anything no one was as fortunate as him.


    Kyle was led to a chair as the man brought a couple of clothes for him to check, the man didn''t doubt if he could afford them or not as he had se the car he drove and couldn''t make the mistake of treating this customer poorly or he could lose the sale.


    Time flew by and Kyle found himself right in front of the address that Jane had giv him.


    He walked up to the door and couldn''t help but feel nervous. The flower in his hand trembled slightly but he composed himself with a deep breath right before ringing the bell.


    It took up to a minute, this allowed Kyle to adjust his clothing and calm his thoughts.


    And the door swung op with Jane coming into view.


    "My God, you look beautiful!" Kyle blurted out and her face became red instantly.


    Jane was in a sleek, black gown that hugged her curves like a second skin. Made of luxurious silk, it featured a daring, plunging neckline that showcased her toned neckline. The fitted bodice highlighted her narrow waist.


    A subtle slit up one side revealed a glimpse of her toned leg, adding a hint of allure to the overall design.


    "Here..." Kyle said, handing her the flower in hand.


    Jane noticed that he had chos a more casual approach in his choice of clothing.


    The tucked-in T-shirt in what looked like navy blue trousers gave him a classy look.


    "T-Thank you," Jane said before briefly heading inside to drop the flower with Kyle following behind her. Partly because Jane had gestured for him to come in, she couldn''t leave him standing outside after he came all the way here.


    She offered him a glass of water but Kyle declined, there was no need for that considering that they were about to be on their way.


    Kyle glanced a her apartmt and noticed that she didn''t live alone, he also knew it wasn''t in his place to ask questions as this would be prying too much.


    Right now, he needed to focus on the date that he was about to take her on.


    Jane finished what she was doing in no time and came out of the room before they both left.


    Whoever was living with her was not a.

 Chapter 10: Millionaire Status!

    Jane was nervous, she couldn''t believe she was going on a date with someone she just met on the same day and was already thinking about the multiple outcomes that could be derived from this.


    One of these outcomes included sex, Jane''s face got a little red but unfortunately for her, Kyle caught a glimpse of this.


    "Are you okay?" Kyle questioned, momtarily taking his eyes off the road.


    "I-I''m fine..." Jane responded under her breath but was glad she was putting herself out there.


    They arrived at one of the most prestigious restaurants in California just a the corner. Kyle had to pay a fine fee for reservations but it was nothing compared to the returns he was about to get from the lady beside him.


    They found the best seat and Kyle could instantly tell this was Jane''s first time somewhere so fancy.


    She was dazed and admired the class of the people here but he also noticed that her confidt demeanor quickly faded.


    She must have be intimidated by the people here as the clothes they wore were easily some of the most expsive things she had se in her life begging the question of what Kyle was ev doing with her.


    "You know..." Kyle said out of the blue, bringing Jane out of her head.


    " Ev if I were to choose who I want to have dinner with in this room full of these people, it would be you," Kyle said sternly, looking her right in the eye.


    Jane flushed red once again.


    "Where did that come from!? That was smooth as hell!" Kyle thought to himself, the words rolled off his tongue effortlessly to the point that it ev surprised him, the speaker.


    "Good eving Mr. Kyle and Mrs. Kyle, would you like our special mu tasting order?" A waiter walked up to the table where they were seated.


    This man was handsome, Kyle has never be an insecure person as these things didn''t matter to him.


    Things are trivial as looks didn''t matter to someone in survival mode but he was no longer in that mode.


    That gave him a differt outlook, he noticed that Jane had froz in place.


    "Hm... Is she attracted to him?" Kyle thought to himself but if she was, wouldn''t it be indicated by the decrease in affection?


    He received no such notification.


    " That will be nice, thank you," Kyle responded to the waiter, he had no idea what a tasting mu was but as long as it was food, he was down for it.


    [YES][NO]


    Kyle''s jaw dropped, and he couldn''t believe his eyes because this was something that would make becoming a millionaire a lot easier, he was technically one because he had approximately $359,000 sitting in his bank account alongside this rect addition, he was a millionaire!


    That would explain why he got a lottery ticket, it was to celebrate the milestone he had reached but if he was going to take over Hollywood and become the richest man in the world.


    He was nowhere near his goal and he initiated the draw, hoping to get something dect.


    [Congratulations! You have drawn a Bank Account Upgrade!]


    [Bank Account Upgrade: The user has received an upgrade to their bank account: Your account has be upgraded to the highest tier and has become untraceable!]


    Kyle realized at this momt that he was about to escape taxes, if his account was untraceable that meant that the governmt would have no way to track his transactions.


    "A-Are you okay?" Jane asked, Kyle was staring right at her but in reality, he was attding to the cyan scre only he could see.


    They were out of the restaurant with Jane facing him with her back pressed against the car as they were gaged in small talk.


    Kyle''s body was running on adraline, he just became a millionaire and it was all thanks to this woman in front of him.


    "If I kissed you right now, what would you do?" Kyle asked and Jane couldn''t ev regurgitate a response, simply watching him.


    Kyle leaned in and all Jane did was close her eyes, she was expecting a kiss but nothing ever made contact with her lips.


    Instead, Kyle chose to kiss her forehead, he knew that the build-up was the best way to get the most out of her.


    The anticipation, the craving as he knew what she responded to but if he was to have his way with her, the build-up until th would only be in vain.


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Jane''s affection: 45%]


    Kyle smirked as he oped the door for her to get in, she was flushed red, her heart thumping but Kyle was beginning to joy this.


    If it was Calista, he knew gestures like this wouldn''t have a positive change in her affection bar considering the kind of lady she was.


    The date night was over and Kyle had officially become a millionaire.

 Chapter 11: Date Night Concludes.

    Kyle drove her back home, the ride back was peaceful as they spoke and listed to some gtle music playing in his car as they occasionally hummed along.


    Kyle made sure to get some more food for her to go home with, he knew that she wasn''t living alone and this was the best way to make a good impression on whoever it was that was staying with her. It would allow them to share in the experice.


    Kyle knew that he had to win them over as he knew that the people in her ear would play a big part in getting her affection bar maxed out.


    "Say, do you live alone?" Kyle asked her but this could easily have be interpreted as alarming if Kyle didn''t just take her out on an elaborate date.


    "No, I''m staying with a roommate but she won''t be back tonight," Jane blurted out but the momt she did, she realized she had revealed this information without thinking.


    That created a cascade of following thoughts as this could be interpreted as an invitation for sex or at least this was what Jane thought.


    Kyle did find it strange that her roommate would be out all night but it wasn''t in his place to snoop.


    He knew that the food could be refrigerated for her roommate so he wasn''t worried about it going to waste as he knew there was no way Jane would want to deprive her roommate of the experice.


    They got close to her home and Kyle walked her to the door. Jane didn''t want the night to d but Kyle knew that getting too much of something too fast wasn''t necessarily a good thing.


    "Here we are..." Jane said, facing Kyle, looking him right in the eyes.


    Kyle could tell that she wanted him to come in but she couldn''t bring herself to say it.


    "Here we are..." Kyle repeated after her. It was no secret that he was attracted to the woman in front of him despite her plain appearance.


    Jane wanted his lips on hers but she wasn''t bold ough to make the first move, Kyle knew he had to give her something to keep her from forgetting the experice so soon.


    "You know, I joyed your company tonight. If I knew a girl like you was in that store, I would have found you a lot sooner," Kyle complimted her and once again, Jane flushed, averting her gaze.


    She knew something like this was bound to happ but she still had a little hope that maybe this time would be differt.


    It was so hard for a new rock band to break out especially wh they didn''t have the connection or means to promote their songs the way they needed to be promoted.


    Ev if they wished for it to be played on a radio station, they still had to pay for that service.


    She was alone in the bar, drinking as her bandmates already called it a night.


    Ella knew the chances of her dream coming to pass were becoming less likely with each passing day and tonight was a reminder of that reality.


    Ella was supposed to be out the whole night but this was not fixed in stone, she expected a bigger crowd and they couldn''t exactly perform in an empty bar.


    That would be insane and Ella could tell that this band was soon going to disband if they didn''t start making money soon.


    Her phone soon buzzed, she thought about leaving it unanswered but she remembered that Jane had gone on a date.


    She quickly brought out her phone to see who messaged her and just as she suspected.


    It was Jane, Ella smiled at the name, this was one of the constant things in her life that she didn''t want to let go of. She knew that Jane might be with her new man frid so she chose to stay out a bit later than usual so as to not walk in on them.


    But she also knew it was highly unlikely he would want to spd the night at their place if he could casually buy her the new iPhone and MacBook.


    [[You wouldn''t believe what just happed, WE KISSED!!! HURRY UP AND GET BACK, I HAVE A LOT TO TELL YOU!]]


    The message read and Ella realized at that momt that maybe her life wasn''t all bad.


    She still had Jane but she was more surprised that this was all the man did. If anything, Jane was ripe for the taking and this made her more curious as to who this man was.

 Chapter 12: Mr & Mrs Jones

    The night came to a satisfactory d and Kyle knew that he needed to attd to business the next morning.


    He didn''t know anything about his agcy but he realized he needed some information regarding it. Thankfully, the invtion of the Internet would prove invaluable as he got everything he needed to know online.


    Kyle realized that this agcy was on the verge of bankruptcy and wondered why he wasn''t giv a top agcy, this thing could spawn cars so there was no way this would be an impossible feat for it.


    Kyle couldn''t complain, his life was perfect as a knock on his door brought him back to reality.


    It was morning already and there were no calls from Calista, it looked like she wasn''t as desperate as he thought but with this agcy, there was another means for Kyle to get her atttion.


    She knew him as a cashier at a rundown store, it was no surprise that she was losing interest so fast.


    The only thing that caught her atttion th was the money, nothing else.


    Kyle has searched up and watched the kind of movies she has acted in, the fact that it was basically softcore porn and still didn''t have any dect viewership was ough to inform him how bad it was and watching it confirmed this.


    Kyle attded to the door and a few m walked in, he had called people to help him rovate his apartmt, and he had ough money to cover whatever it cost.


    He didn''t just call anyone either, he called the best of the best and Mr. Jones was surprised that Kyle had this much money at his disposal.


    He wt from not being able to pay rt to having a car, paying his rt, and now rovating his room.


    Kyle left them in his apartmt as he stepped out, spotting a surprised Mr Jones who was staring at him.


    "Good morning Mr. Jones. What can I say, blood money, am I right?" Kyle joked but Mr Jones was beginning to consider this possibility ev though he knew that it was unlikely, this would be the only explanation as to how he suddly came in possession of such wealth to begin with.


    But Kyle was walking towards Jones putting the older man on alert.


    "Are you okay? You look like you have se a ghost," Kyle said with a smile.


    "You''re rovating your room?" Jones questioned, not ev trying to hide his surprise.


    "I WANT TO GO WITH YOU!" Clarissa barked at the top of her lungs.


    "Not so loud dear..." A feminine voice said behind them and it was no other than Mrs. Jones.


    Mrs. Jones was a dark-skinned woman, she was the definition of thick as she had the rare combination of these features without the stomach.


    This was proof that she got this body through hard work and that would go in hand with her occupation as a gym instructor.


    "Good morning Mrs. Jones..." Kyle greeted, Mrs. Jones had dead eyes also known as "fuck me" eyes so Kyle has always be uncomfortable looking at her right in the eyes.


    Mrs. Jones was dressed up in a black crop top that kept the weapons on her chest concealed along with black leggings that did anything but leave little to the imagination.


    She had a gym bag over her shoulder telling Kyle that she was about to head out.


    "My darling wife, you see Kyle here has offered to drop our daughter in school," Mr. Jones said promoting Kyle to laugh awkwardly.


    " Is that so? Does this superhero have room for one more?" Mrs. Jones questioned in a suggestive voice.


    Kyle didn''t want to be rude so he gestured for them to lead the way downstairs.


    " I owe you one..." Jones whispered. He just wanted some time to himself, such was the life of a married man.


    " Maybe slash my rt?" Kyle responded.


    " Yeah, no. That''s not happing," Jones responded ev though he knew Kyle was kidding a.


    The door shut and Kyle managed to catch a glimpse at the bazooka that Mrs. Jones carried behind.


    It was impressive, the buttcheeks wer''t only big but they had the perfect shape.


    "Keep it together, Kyle." He thought to himself as they headed to his car.

 Chapter 13: Mrs. Jones...?

    Kyle drove Clarissa to school but he couldn''t help notice the perfume that Mrs. Jones had on.


    Mrs. Jones didn''t bother gaging in conversation with him, keeping her eyes focused on the road as she hummed the song playing on the radio.


    Kyle liked the silce because this was the first time he was with Mrs. Jones in such a setting.


    He noticed her initial surprise that the car belonged to him but she didn''t say anything more than that.


    It was clear that he had come up in a conversation with her husband but she didn''t pry.


    Clarissa arrived at school and Kyle made sure she got in safely by escorting her to the door.


    He returned to the car and saw Mrs. Jones'' eyes fixed on him.


    "Is something wrong?" Kyle questioned, feeling a bit uneasy.


    " Nothing, I never knew you were this good with kids," Mrs. Jones said, finally showing interest in a conversation.


    " Ah, hav''t you be told not to judge a book by its cover?" Kyle said, revving up the gine.


    "Not wh the book is a chapter long," Mrs. Jones responded.


    "Did you just say I''m a chapter long? That''s not very nice..." Kyle retorted but all this solicited from her was a giggle.


    " I didn''t mean it like that! You are always so gloomy, I didn''t know you could have such a side to you," She said while laughing.


    "You do know you''re making this worse, right?" Kyle shook his head to exaggerate his disbelief and this only made her giggle evolve into full-on laughter.


    The ice had be brok and this allowed him to ask the important question.


    " Do you want to tell me where we''re going?" Kyle asked and that was wh she realized that he had no information regarding where she worked.


    Isabella oped up the Agcy as she had laid off a few of her staff; she realized that most of the work they were doing was redundant.


    She also needed to show Kyle that she could manage his finances and needed to show returns as soon as possible or he might change his mind in terms of managemt.


    Kyle gave her freedom and she was eager to show she was the right person for the job.


    She knew that Kyle would expect results soon and there was no way she would take this second change for granted.


    She already had a few talts willing to sign with the agcy but this had something to do with their place in the rankings. It had bumped up considerably and upcoming talts used this opportunity to list with them while their fees were still low.


    It was only a matter of time before it would increase to show their new ranking.


    But there was one employee who always came on time and that was her assistant, Carly.


    "Good morning~" Carly sang. Once upon a time, she thought her days here were numbers but there was something freeing that came with knowing you wer''t about to lose your job.


    Carly came in barely t minutes after Isabella and Isabella was already hard at work.


    "Get in here Carly!" Isabella shouted from her office, forcing the young girl to rush to the office.


    "Are you okay?" Carly asked the momt she saw her but Isabella simply gestured for her to come closer which Carly did.


    "What''s going on ma''am?" Carl questioned but her question was answered the momt her eyes came in contact with the computer.


    "What is this...?" Carly questioned, she couldn''t believe her eyes.


    The applications they received easily tered into the hundreds, it was unbelievable that this happed in just a day. This was something that they had never expericed before.


    "I bet you regret laying off those people now, don''t you?" Carly said but Isabella was too excited by these numbers to give a damn about that.


    She could easily hire more people because, with these numbers, the top was her only destination.

 Chapter 14: Calista, Your Turn.

    Kyle arrived at the Agcy but he noticed that there were fewer cars outside than the day before.


    He didn''t care about this irrelevant detail ev though this was a reminder of his skill to remember everything he countered.


    He was greeted at the trance by Carly, who looked surprised to see him.


    He wasn''t supposed to be here as there was no prior notice but th again, he was the owner of the damn place. He could come here whever he wanted to.


    "Good to see you again, sir," Carly said, showing her respect despite him only being a couple of years older.


    He had on simple clothing once again, it didn''t show his wealth whatsoever as one would think he was an average person.


    Ev the watch he wore was of inferior quality, he should be able to afford the best of the best if he could buy this Agcy and drive a car that expsive.


    "Is Isabella in?" Kyle asked, he knew he had to keep it professional a here or he risked losing the respect that came with his title.


    Kyle hated his former boss, he didn''t respect him as he was a mediocre man.


    Nothing was fascinating about him except for his skills for exploitation.


    Kyle worked overtime so many times, the pay didn''t always tally up. Excuses set in, but Kyle couldn''t complain. He was desperate, and his former boss knew that. He didn''t plan to be that kind of boss.


    Kyle was led to Isabella''s office and she was surprised he came considering he could easily have giv her a call.


    "Oh, Mr. Kyle! I wasn''t expecting you, is there something I could do for you?" Isabella questioned.


    Kyle noticed she was dressed in something that didn''t feel like constricting the melons on her chest, it was a light brown loose turtleck sweater with black jeans to complemt her look.


    " I''m sorry for not giving you any prior notice but I have always preferred my conversation in person," Kyle responded with a stern look.


    Isabella had no complaints because this was the perfect chance to tell him about the upturn in applicants.


    "Mr. Kyl-!" She was interrupted by Kyle as the man raised a finger.


    "You know what, just call me Kyle," Kyle told her.


    He still found it strange that someone his age was calling him Mr instead of his name wh he wasn''t ev married.


    "Done!" Isabella exclaimed.


    "Is there anything you would like me to do for you, Kyle?" Isabella asked.


    "I wonder if she would flash me if I asked her to..." Kyle thought to himself but quickly pushed this silly thought out of his mind.


    " That will be all, you have be very helpful, Isabella," Kyle said and with that, the meeting came to an d.


    " He really could have just called..." Isabella thought to herself.


    Kyle was now done with the technical aspect of the morning, it was time to meet Calista.


    -


    Jane had a day off from work and couldn''t believe that last night happed.


    She rolled a the bed like a schoolgirl each time she thought about it but Ella soon barged into her room.


    "W-Who is that!?" Jane was startled.


    "Who else do you live with, did I walk in on you doing something naughty?" Ella questioned with a sinister smirk.


    "Not everyone is like you, Ella!" Jane fired back.


    "That is right, I''m one in a million! But that aside..." Ella said, pausing as Jane fixed her eyes on her.


    " W-What the hell is wrong with your stomach!?" Jane barked only for Ella to rub it like an old man.


    "I think I might be pregnant..." Ella tried to be funny but there was no doubt that she had devoured the food that Jane had brought back.


    There was no way that she could eat everything in one sitting, was there?


    Well, that question was answered the momt Jane oped the refrigerator and saw that everything had tered the abyss known as Ella''s stomach.


    "So your boyfrid, wh am I going to meet him?" Ella questioned but in truth, Jane was insecure about Ella meeting him.


    Ella was more sexual than her and she had better attributes with a prettier face, what if he liked her better than her? This was what Jane battled with as it has happed on multiple occasions.


    "I will let you know..." She brushed it off without giving a definite answer.

 Chapter 15: Unexpected Call

    Calista was hustling, she was putting the money that Kyle st to her to good use by going shopping.


    She bought some of the most expsive things she could get her hands on but she had no sse of financial responsibility blowing the tire money in a day.


    She didn''t care, she was a pretty girl and was sure she could get another sucker to pay for her bills.


    However, this didn''t mean that she didn''t have aspirations of her own.


    She wished to be a celebrity, an actress gracing the big scre and walking the red carpet with the biggest names in the industry but that future looked like a long shot.


    However, she was confused as to why that man st her money and gave her his number, only to not pick up.


    "Would you like to do your manicure?" A lady asked in one of the most expsive salons in California.


    She nodded, it wasn''t cheap to look pretty because to sell a certain standard, she had to look the part.


    But her phone soon rang, and Calista knew that moving would interrupt the manicure.


    Luckily, she had her wireless AirPuds in ev though it would have be a lot easier to leave the call until later but considering she had auditioned for numerous roles, this could be a return call.


    "Hello, Calista on the line," She began, waiting eagerly for a response at the other d.


    "Congratulations, Miss Calista Wave. Your application has be accepted by the JPD Agcy! We look forward to working with you," Carly was at the other d, informing her of some much-needed good news.


    Calista felt relief, the agcy she has be with for the last few years not only had trouble getting her roles but they were on a decline.


    She couldn''t be associated with an agcy that wasn''t ev in the ranking.


    The truth was, Calista was barely making ds meet, she was living a life that she had no means of maintaining herself and that''s why she oft accepted mediocre roles just to keep the light on at night and a few erotic photoshoots.


    [Spt $0,000. X Critical Hit. Earned $,000,000! X Bonus Critical Hit. Earned $,000,000! The money has be transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spt at least $0,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Calista''s affection: 0%!]


    This brought his total wealth to approximately $3,0,000. Kyle couldn''t believe his life but he knew that this woman would need a sterner approach.


    She was an untamed gold digger but Kyle had just the means to tame her, an dless supply of the gold she was digging for.


    Kyle had made reservations with one of the finest hotels in this city, only the rich could be found here as he knew he couldn''t bring Calista back to his apartmt.


    Kyle wanted to see just how far his money could get him and if he could get the bitch that ruined his life in the process, th so be it.


    One thing was certain, Kyle was going to screw her tonight and the thought was a comforting one as he knew that this was her karma.


    But before he could delve deeper into the roadmap he had drawn up for her, his phone rang.


    "Mr. Jones?" Kyle thought to himself before picking up, the summary of the conversation was Mr Jones told him that there was a problem with his car but he had promised his wife to escort her to pick up a couple of items that could only be found in a specific store.


    The problem was, it was a couple of miles out and Kyle kissed his teeth in irritation.


    Mr. Jones was becoming too comfortable but this irritation quickly subsided wh Kyle remembered that he had inconviced him for years. This must also have be how he felt yet he put up with it for years.


    Kyle accepted, he didn''t want to admit it but he didn''t have anything better to do with his time.


    If anything, this was a welcomed distraction but he feared that this might blur the lines betwe tant and landlord.

 Chapter 16: Call Me...

    Kyle was reluctant but he ded up acting as a chauffeur for Mrs. Jones, the fact that they had conversed earlier that day would make things a lot less awkward.


    Mrs Jones was giv his number by her husband which meant that she now had access to him and didn''t need to go through her husband.


    This made it a lot easier for her to tell Kyle wh to come get her ev though he had a date to prepare for that night.


    He could spare a few hours to help out with this favour and hope that this doesn''t become a habit.


    The call came in, it was well into the eving but considering he was going to spd the night with Calista, the later they wt on the date, the better.


    It gives her less opportunity to go back home as Kyle could use the late card and convince her to spd the night there.


    However, now wasn''t time to think about that, Kyle headed to pick up Mrs Jones.


    Wh his car parked outside, he drew stares from people a but this was to be expected.


    Fortunately for Kyle, he didn''t have to wait long; she was outside a few seconds after he arrived.


    This at least told him she wasn''t taking his time for granted as she rushed to the car.


    Kyle noticed that she smelled differt but that was only because she had just showered a few minutes prior so the sct of the soap used still lingered in the air. He also noticed she was out of her gym clothes and worse something a lot more casual.


    She noticed the black skirt hanging just above her knees with a sleeveless top that was exposed just ough to reveal the top of her cleavage.


    It would make sse to want to give these parts some breathing space after a thorough workout.


    As soon as he sat on the passger seat, her thighs doubled in size and Kyle couldn''t help but steal a peek.


    "I''m so thankful for this. In a day, you have done me two very big favours! I won''t forget this anytime soon," Mrs. Jones thanked him.


    "Damn... I wouldn''t want to steal the spotlight from you," Kyle gave a cheeky response prompting Mrs. Jones to giggle.


    "I''d like to see you try," Mrs. Jones edged him on and Kyle took a deep breath.


    If anyone knew better, they would think he was about to give a Grammy-level performance.


    The momt Kyle oped his mouth, Mrs Jones wished she lost her ability to hear because his voice was not only horrdous but the notes he was hitting shouldn''t ev exist.


    It sounded like a night terror scream that would awake ev the dead from the grave.


    Kyle didn''t know what came over him, he wouldn''t have done any of this before, and he would ev ridicule the idea of doing such an absurd thing.


    But with money, all his problems were gone so he became a lot more carefree but Mrs. Jones couldn''t contain her laughter.


    She laughed her ass out but Kyle noticed something about her, she laughed almost as good as her voice. She laughed until her eyes were all teary.


    "See? I told you I will steal your thunder, Mrs. Jones..." Kyle joked but Mrs. Jones couldn''t ev verbalise a response as she continued to laugh ev though it was deescalated.


    "Y-You sure did... And please call me Aiysha," She finally introduced herself and wished to be addressed by her name further confirming that this was leaving the formal territory.


    Something that Kyle had tried to avoid but not well ough ev though there was nothing wrong with this in hindsight, Kyle knew how easily boundaries could be crossed.


    "We are here!" Aiysha said and Kyle heaved a sigh of relief, the place was a lot further than he thought as it had eat up a few hours of his day.


    "I will be waiting here," Kyle said but Aiysha just stared at him.


    "Get out the car and escort me, be a gtleman..." This was all she said but her eyes looked right at him as a little smirk creased her thick, perky lips. Kyle couldn''t say no.


    "Fine..."

 Chapter 17: ... Candles?

    Kyle followed behind her and his eyes naturally darted towards her ass, ev with a skirt he could still see that arc in her lumbar spine.


    Kyle couldn''t believe that a woman with this body could be tamed by a single man, Mr. Jones was a nice man but compared to the man out here, he wasn''t impressive.


    Kyle realised that this was a store for custom-made candles, he didn''t ev understand why this was so important that it couldn''t wait a day.


    Or better yet, why it couldn''t be delivered to her doorstep.


    Kyle couldn''t complain because he had a choice in this and he chose to accompany her.


    Kyle began to walk a the small shop as Aiysha spoke to the lady responsible for these candles.


    He noticed that this store had suggestive drawings all over the walls and th it hit him, this was an erotic store.


    "Mr. Jones, you nasty freak!" Kyle thought to himself.


    "Hey Kyle, get over here!" Aiysha called out to him, he was wandering a bit too far and she wanted to hear his opinion regarding this.


    Kyle walked up beside her but he had no experice with candles hce why he was confused as to why she wanted his opinion.


    "Kyle, which do you think will capture the mood of a romantic night?" Aiysha asked him.


    Kyle scratched his head, the candles looked the same, just differt colours.


    "The mood of the night isn''t determined by the setting but by the person in which you decide to spd it with. I could pick any of these candles and the night could go to hell..." Kyle said.


    "Your frid here might be a lit-" The lady responsible for the candle was told to keep quiet with a raised finger from Aiysha, she wanted to hear what Kyle had to say.


    "What I''m saying is, it is the person that makes the night romantic," Kyle concluded.


    "$350..." Kyle muttered under his breath, rubbing his chin.


    "You know what, how about I give you a down paymt of $35,000 so she can get whatever candles she wants?" Kyle asked and the silce that followed was so loud that one would think it was on loudspeakers.


    "WHAT!?" Both wom exclaimed in unison.


    "It is fine, it is fine." Kyle brushed it off, it wasn''t like he was doing her a favour considering that this was the requiremt to double his wealth.


    The lady was so fast to accept the offer, she didn''t know anyone this crazy to spd such an amount but she wasn''t going to dissuade him, quite the opposite.


    This was more than she made in a couple of years and someone was willing to pay that amount at the drop of hat. Aiysha wanted to interve but Kyle already handed her the card and she wasted no time in swiping.


    "ARE YOU CRAZY!?" Aiysha exclaimed, stunned by what just happed but she quickly closed her mouth upon realising the words that had come out of it as an embarrassed smile soon creased her face.


    [Ding!]


    [Spt $35,000. X Critical Hit. Earned $350,000! The money has be transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spt at least $35,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    Aiysha couldn''t believe he had this much money to spd on a whim, wasn''t this the man that could barely pay his rt a couple of days back?


    She didn''t care about the details but she couldn''t bring herself to say a word on their way back to the car either.


    It was only after they were halfway through their journey back that she mustered the courage to say something.


    "I appreciate what you did for me today and I''m sorry for cursing you out too. I just can''t believe you spt that much..." Aiysha said but there was something off about her.


    The look in her eyes had changed.

 Chapter 18: Foreplay?

    Kyle dropped Aiysha back home and was glad that was over because he could focus on Calista now.


    Kyle got home, he was giv a few candles of his own as the lady''s way of thanking him ev though he had no idea what to do with them.


    Kyle wasn''t one to complain either way as he stashed them away in one of the drawers in his rovated apartmt, these were new drawers as the old ones had be thrown out.


    Kyle noticed that the rovation had gone smoothly but the smell of paint was still evidt in the air, there was no way he could spd the night here ev if he wanted to.


    The house looked completely differt with a brand new flat-scre TV hung on the wall, and the old furniture was thrown out and replaced with new ones.


    This wasn''t just any rovation crew but Kyle had specifically selected a design he wished for them to replicate in his apartmt.


    They calculated the cost and st him a bill which he paid that very same day.


    Th they came to his home and recreated that very design, which was very expsive due to the price tag attached.


    Kyle didn''t have to worry much, it was better than cutting corners for a cheaper service only to be disappointed.


    The money wasn''t coming back to him but it was money well spt, he got cleaned up and sprayed some perfume ev though the product wasn''t the most exotic.


    Kyle got his phone but saw a message waiting for him only to realise it wasn''t from Calista, it was from Aiysha.


    It was to thank him for today but Kyle didn''t give a response, he had no business conversing with her at this momt.


    He scrolled through and gave Calista a call but she didn''t pick up on the first try.


    He tried once again but it was the same thing and Kyle simply just chuckled.


    Luckily, he didn''t need to wait long for this to happ, as the message simply read.


    [[Oops! Wrong person]]


    Kyle chuckled to himself, this woman was playing games with him, he knew what she was trying to do but he had no interest in taking the bait.


    He also noticed that she had attached her location to the picture so he had an address to go to.


    -


    Calista was done sding the pictures, in actuality it was Kyle that she wished to show but this was not only to keep his anticipation high but also to give the false illusion of options.


    Not that Kyle cared, he had the money now, he could get any girl he wanted and the only reason he was bothering with Calista was because he had done something to trigger her affection before he could any other lady.


    Calista wore the dress properly and she couldn''t believe how good it looked but she knew that Kyle was a man she had to keep by all means if he truly had this wealth.


    She had to play the usual games she did with m but Kyle never responded to her message prompting her to question if he liked what he saw or not.


    By now, others would have flooded her with messages but Kyle didn''t ev respond despite reading the contts.


    However, Calista pushed this thought out of her head, there was no way that he didn''t know she wasn''t attractive or he wouldn''t have st her the amount he did.


    But what if she wasn''t the only one? Calista found herself having thoughts that she shouldn''t otherwise care about.


    She checked her phone again and saw no response.


    "That bastard...!" Calista cussed under her breath as Kyle had st a clear message without words and that was informing her he wasn''t like the others.

 Chapter 19: Calistas Date

    Night descded and it was time for the date, Calista didn''t know where he planned to take her or what she would say as this was the first time they would be meeting since that incidt.


    She didn''t know if she should apologize, not that she felt guilty for her actions and an apology was only to give the illusion of remorse.


    His pocket was a lot deeper than she thought, if she knew he was this rich she wouldn''t have be such a bitch to him.


    Calista sprayed her most expsive perfumes and wore accessories that were gott for her by some of the m she had played with in the past as she waited for that doorbell to ring.


    She didn''t have to wait long because it rang approximately t minutes later.


    Calista took a deep breath as she readied herself, she had to put on one hell of an act if she was going to finesse him.


    The momt the door oped, Calista saw that it wasn''t ev Kyle there but a man who was hired by him.


    "Madam Calista?" The man asked, this hurt her ego as it reminded her that no one knew who she was further highlighting why she was the way she was.


    "What do you want?" Calista barked, she shouldn''t care about this but this did hurt her ego.


    The reason she st him that picture was to sure that he came here himself.


    "We have be ordered by Mr Kyle to bring you to him," The man said, Calista had the option to refuse but the money Kyle had waved a already blinded her. She wanted more and she needed it fast.


    "Whatever," Calista rolled her eyes as she closed the door behind her and followed the man however the vehicle she saw parked was a Lamborghini Avtador Limousine.


    She was amazed he could afford to rt this car for the night and wondered if he was inside.


    Calista knew she had to carry herself well to keep his interest, she couldn''t lose it because this was one of the biggest fishes she had caught in a very long time.


    Calista was surprised that he had this smooth a mouth and wondered if perhaps this could be his twin.


    The change was too drastic, she has be a actors and actresses, and there was no way that Kyle could act that well.


    "Dont you know a little too much sugar ruins the appetite? Don''t take a bite unless you''re certain you can handle it," Calista said as she walked side by side to him, the dress she wore swayed, revealing her smooth hairless legs.


    She loved the atttion because it made her feel like the main character, a role she had failed to ev get in the movies she has done so far.


    "Don''t worry about that, I have always had a sweet tooth for ~certain~ kind of snacks," Kyle responded suggestively, shooting her chest a glance as a smirk creased his face.


    Calista was impressed by how well he countered her lines, he was matching her ergy to the tee but she had a goal here and that was to secure the bag.


    They were led to their chair, Kyle paid for the VVIP treatmt and that was the service they got.


    The momt they stepped into the compartmt where others who had paid for similar services were.


    Calista realised why Kyle st her money to get that dress, this room smelled of wealth and since she was in the industry, she recognised a few of the people here ev though they had no idea she existed until now and it was thanks to the very dress that Kyle had told her to get.


    "He knew... He was thinking about me in the d ev after what I did...." Calista thought to herself, ev feeling a tinge of guilt.


    Kyle noticed she was distracted and awestruck, this was ough to tell him that she wasn''t used to this kind of vironmt just as he suspected.


    If she was, she would be more mindful of her reputation but Kyle simply saw another weakness to exploit as a cyan scre appeared.


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Calista''s affection: 8%!]

 Chapter 20: Next Destination... Room!

    Kyle didn''t like that he had to play games with her unlike his date with Jane, Jane was guinely happy to be there but he could tell that Calista had an ulterior motive which was his money.


    He didn''t care about that, all he wanted right now was to max out her affection bar and he knew that tonight was to help him find out what she responded to.


    He had established that she liked the spotlight so all he needed to do was be the one responsible for doing that.


    They ate but Calista was watching what she ate, she was a model and couldn''t overeat as being one required a level of discipline that was almost impressive.


    Kyle noticed that she didn''t mtion what she did at the store or ev offer an apology.


    She acted like the evt never happed but this was good, Kyle could now do what he had planned for tonight with no remorse.


    If anything, he would consider them ev as the night was slowly concluding.


    They both had a few drinks that could sd the average man into debt but it was worth it.


    This was wh Calista began to loos up and speak more about herself.


    "I can''t believe I had this much fun," Calista confessed, resting her chin on the palm of her op hand as she stared at Kyle.


    "Luckily for you, the night is still young..." Kyle responded, leaving it for interpretation.


    "Heh! Is this where you convince me to follow you into your room?" Calista questioned.


    "No, this is wh you convince me why I should take you to my room," Kyle quickly changed the direction of the conversation to steer it to his advantage.


    "Hehehe~ You really are something else," Calista gushed and this wasn''t the alcohol talking as she was still very much in control.


    "Give me your hand," Kyle requested, this was out of the blue but she thought nothing of it and stretched out her hand for Kyle who was seated on the opposite side of the table.


    Calista was a beautiful lady but she didn''t have the same aura that Aiysha had and that was why Kyle could do what he did a her.


    "I don''t know..." Calista bit her lower lips, Kyle noticed her eyes were fixed on his lips and all he did was grin.


    "About dessert..." She said, pausing briefly as she raised her eyes to meet his.


    "I think I would like to have some now," Calista said with a smirk and Kyle instantly knew what she meant by this.


    "Is that so..." Kyle responded, his eyes fixed on her chest, he couldn''t wait to see how they looked behind that dress.


    "It looks like you can''t wait either," Calista teased and she wasn''t wrong.


    Kyle liked the way that things were going and knew that tonight would either break or make the affection bar.


    "How about we continue this conversation somewhere more ~private~," Calista said and Kyle instantly called for the check.


    He paid the sum of over $5,000 like it was nothing but that was because it was nothing.


    [Ding!]


    [Spt $5,000. X Critical Hit. Earned $50,000! 4X Bonus Critical Hit. Earned $00,000! The money has be transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spt at least $5,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    Kyle noticed that his wealth was nearing $4,000,000 but it wasn''t ough, he needed to fill in the requiremts to level up as soon as possible.


    And right now, he could smell the pheromones coming off Calista''s skin.


    She wanted him and Kyle wanted her as well as they had filled their bellies.


    Now, it was time to satisfy their carnal lust.

 Chapter 21: Kyle &...! 1/2 [18+]

    Kyle took her back to his room, he was glad that he had booked a room beforehand or the ride back to his cramped-up apartmt would have ruined the tsion built betwe the both of them.


    But right now their libido was high and they both wanted it satisfied, Kyle swiped his keycard on the electronic lock and it oped on the first swipe showing the high technology that this hotel had installed.


    Kyle oped the door and the room smelled ev better than he left it, he realised that there was a device that constantly pumped a certain fragrance into the air.


    "This place is beautiful..." Calista couldn''t contain her awe, everything in this room screamed wealth.


    "It is hard to classify this room as beautiful wh I have you standing right in front of me," Kyle was being cheesy and Calista nudged him slightly, giggling.


    "Stop!~" She muttered but Kyle knew that she liked this sort of atttion, it was only natural that she would react this way.


    "You have a sweet tongue..." Calista said. She made her way to the king-size bed, sitting on the edge.


    "How can you tell if you hav''t tasted it?" Kyle questioned. He walked towards her, stopping only wh he was mere inches from her.


    She had to tilt her head up to look at him and she soon felt Kyle''s warm hands beath her chin.


    It was a miracle that she hadn''t ripped his clothes op because she could feel her heart beating in her chest and betwe her legs.


    "Do you want a taste?" Kyle questioned, looking right into her soul and at that momt, Calista knew she was the prey.


    She didn''t know words could be this powerful because he hadn''t ev done anything and she was soaked.


    Kyle simply chuckled regarding her silce, he expected more of a response but she was clearly flustered by the situation so he was going to take charge.


    Kyle slowly guided her to her feet, wrapping his hand a her waist, dragging her closer to him.


    "Ahhh!~"


    Calista couldn''t contain her pleasure but she felt Kyle''s bulge pushing against and she was shocked by how hard it was, it was like a baseball bat about to rip through his trousers.


    "F-Fuck! If you keep doing this I just might...!~"


    Calista knew she was on the verge of losing her common sse because the way Kyle sucked her nipples showed that this was not an inexpericed man.


    She reached for his bulge and began to stroke it up and down gtly. She wanted to feel the raw meat in her hand but she could barely think straight.


    "Hehehe! Someone''s eager..." Kyle teased her but Calista didn''t ev care at this momt, all she wanted was his cock.


    She pulled down his zipper and took out the meat she wanted so badly in her but the momt she unzipped his trousers, his elongated cock popped out and slapped her right in the face.


    "I think it likes you," Kyle teased once again, Calista placed her lips on his while she stroked his cock, feeling each vein in the palm of her hand with each stroke.


    Kyle had to break away from the kiss but before he could say a word, Calista was already on her knees; she began to use two hands on it.


    She had small hands and this wasn''t surprising considering that Kyle packed an 8.5 inch monster betwe his legs.


    She oped her mouth like a python about to devour its prey and Kyle looked on, slowly slipped his tire shaft down her throat.


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Calista''s affection: 40%!]


    But at that momt, all Kyle was thinking about was the lady on her knees, sucking his cock.

 Chapter 22: Kyle &...! 2/2 [18+]

    Kyle couldn''t believe that she had such techniques, her tongue coiled a his cock, he plunged her head forward to swallow it all up.


    "How are you so good!?" Kyle couldn''t help these words slipping through his parted lips but he was met with silce.


    Kyle didn''t know how to feel about it but it felt like he was about to ter a state that only those that had ties with the gods could ter.


    She came back up to catch her breath but her tongue was still wrapped a it, Kyle looked down and saw a spit web attached to the tip of his cock.


    "Do you like the way it stretches out my throat?" Calista asked while biting her lower lips.


    Calista looked up at him and simply smiled before shoving it down her throat once more and Kyle realised at that momt that he wouldn''t last long at this rate.


    The last thing he would want in this situation is to tap out first because that would show her that he wasn''t ough to handle her.


    Kyle knew he had to wrestle control of the situation, he had to find a way to and that was wh he realised that he was allowed to be a little rough with her.


    This was the woman that fucked up his life and wh that thought popped up in his head, Kyle didn''t know wh he grabbed the back of her head and held it in place.


    Calista tried her best to keep sucking his cock in this state but she needed to come up for air.


    She was choking but Kyle didn''t let her until she began to actively, only th did Kyle allow her to come up for air.


    "It looks like you can''t keep your food in your mouth," Kyle teased with Calista still trying to catch her breath.


    "Maybe not with this mouth..." Calista gave a cheeky response right before pushing him on the bed, Kyle fell on it and before he could ev sit up, Calista was on him.


    "But something tells me it would be differt with this mouth..." Calista responded with a cocky smile on her face while she mounted him.


    Logic wt out the window as he grabbed her breasts and began to fondle them.


    He teased her nipples, running his fingers a her beautiful areolas before gtling tugging at her harded nipples.


    "Ahhh! Don''t be so rough~"


    Calista pleaded but her words fell on deaf ears, all Kyle saw right now was a piece of flesh that he was going to use to empty his balls but that would be after the first load.


    Kyle removed her hands from her breasts and held her waist in place, Calista felt his cock throbbing and realised that he was about to shoot his load in her.


    "W-Wait!" She tried to break from his control but Kyle began to pound away at her from beath to which Calista responded by balancing herself.


    She abandoned the thought of breaking free as the pleasure overwhelmed her and her body began to move on its own.


    "~I-I am close!~" Calista screamed, she couldn''t keep her voice under control but Kyle didn''t care. A few seconds after this, he dug his fingers into her waist. He unloaded his sem into her, it was backed up and every single drop shot right into her.


    Calista had a massive orgasm at the same time, her legs almost buckling from the sheer ssation. She was surprised by how good this felt, she expected this sexual experice to d without her having an orgasm but this had to be one of, if not, the most intse orgasms she had.


    She fell on the bed, her stomach hitting the soft mattress, she was out of breath.


    However, she felt something make its way inside her once again, it was Kyle.


    "W-Wait! Ah! I am still ssiti~!" Kyle didn''t care as his cock reached the deeper part of her while he began to pound away at her.


    He pushed her head against the bed; his cock explored territories inside her that it hadn''t, his cock gtle kissing her womb with womb with each thrust.


    Calista might have reached her limit but not Kyle, this was the beginning of a long night.

 Chapter 23: A Gift.

    The night ded and Calista was passed out beside Kyle, Kyle knew that money ruled the world but he didn''t know it was this powerful.


    He met her and screwed her all in a day, she didn''t try to play hard to get because he had numerous options with his wealth.


    Kyle looked at her, sleeping peacefully, oblivious that he was only here because she aided him in some way or another.


    Kyle had something interesting planned out for her in the future, maybe future upgrades would allow him to remove members from his harem and replace them with girls he wanted.


    However, he saw Calista''s use and that was her role as a sex toy, she was good at that ev though she was a shitty person overall, as long as she could make him cum, she served a purpose.


    Kyle checked his phone and saw that he had a message from Jane, he was surprised that she had ed first despite her being so shy.


    [[Hey Kyle, it is Jane. Of course, you know it is me, you have my number saved! I just wanted to see how you are doing. And thank you for the other day, I had so much fun.]]


    Kyle stared at it and smiled as he recalled the night he joyed with her but wasn''t going to reply because Calista was waking up.


    "Good morning sleepy head..." Kyle greeted her, he was already up and had dressed up long before Calista had wok up, showing she was knocked out.


    Kyle gave her maximum satisfaction and her body was feeling it, ev this morning.


    Her breasts were out of the blankets and her toned abdom came into view.


    Kyle couldn''t believe he had just fucked her and realized that with ough wealth, he should be able to have his way with some of the most famous people a the world.


    There would be no limitation to his reach, Calista stood up and Kyle could feel his cock getting hard again but he knew he had to keep her wanting more, the only way to do that was to have control over his urges.


    "Go get ready, I want to take you somewhere," Kyle said and Calista wondered what that could be but either way, she needed to go to the agcy today to sort out the technical aspect of her contract with them.


    It took a little over an hour to get ready, Kyle passed the time by watching the television hanging on the wall ev though his atttion was divided.


    He switched to the music station so he could hear some jams, Kyle was a big fan of rock music but wasn''t as popular as it could be.


    She was a good accessory because Kyle''s status felt higher with a beautiful woman by his side.


    Before they could ev take another step, a man appeared right in front of them with one of the creepiest smiles on his face.


    He was a salesman that wanted to use this sale to meet his monthly quota but Kyle didn''t pay him any atttion.


    "Now look a and tell me which car you want, nothing is too much..." Kyle said, the man''s jaw dropped the momt he heard this.


    "But you better not pick anything over $4,000,000..." Kyle thought to himself as he couldn''t say this out loud without losing credibility.


    Calista began to look a with the man trailing behind her but Kyle walked right beside him.


    He noticed the man steal glances at her body but this didn''t bother him, he knew how Calista was with people that had no money, she was a literal cunt and he had no emotional attachmt to her either.


    Calista was walking towards one of the most expsive sections and Kyle instantly knew that he might have made a mistake.


    But she soon stopped and pointed to a car and Calista picked this car because she wanted to call his bluff.


    The salesman immediately walked in front of them and began his pitch.


    "This is the Lamborghini Sian! It cost a whopping $3,700,000 but this is a steal as the insurance is inclusive only if you utilise the single paymt option! It boasts a 6.5 litre-!" The man was cut short as Kyle raised a finger and turned his atttion to Calista.


    "Is that what you want?" Kyle asked Calista, and she nodded.


    "Now punk out! You can''t have that much money just sitting a!" Calista thought to herself.


    "We will take it, where do I pay?" Kyle said and ev the salesman was shocked.


    They hadn''t made a sale in a while but this man was ready to do so in a heartbeat.


    "R-Right this way, sir," And at this momt, Calista knew that the man before him was the real deal.

 Chapter 24: How To Tame A Gold Digger 101

    Kyle was about to pay for the car but looked at Calista with a smile, he wanted to see if he could boost her affection before he paid and it worked.


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Calista''s affection: 6%!]


    Kyle couldn''t believe his plan worked, the fact that it shot this high meant that he was closer to maxing her affection bar in less than 4 hours.


    This was the perfect momt to pay and he instantly instructed the man to swipe his card, everyone but Kyle thought it would decline but to their surprise, it didn''t.


    [Ding!]


    [Spt $3,700,000. X Critical Hit. Earned $37,000,000! 6X Bonus Critical Hit. Earned $,000,000! The money has be transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spt at least $3,700,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    [You have received lottery ticket!]


    [Do you want to draw?]


    [YES][NO]


    Kyle realised at that momt that the system granted him a lottery each time he crossed a milestone, he was beginning to understand how his system worked.


    However, the amount of money in his account made him feel like a demi-god, he had found an effective way to get the best out of his cashback system.


    Kyle proceeded with the draw by clicking the [YES] and the draw began. This happed all in the blink of an eye.


    [Congratulations! You have drawn Instant Comprehsion!]


    [Mansion: The user has received the ability to instantly grasp complex concepts, ideas, and information with no prior knowledge of the information.]


    Kyle was expecting something more fancy but this skill would aid his ability to understand things instantly and that was important if he was going to climb the food chain.


    Kyle pulled out of the driveway and the salesman was speechless. It has be a long time since someone had made such a purchase and there was no way he would have guessed someone dressed like that had that kind of money.


    Kyle wt to his apartmt to get some proper rest, this was the only place he could let his guard down and sleep to his satisfaction.


    He parked his car outside and noticed that Mr Jones'' car wasn''t a, that must mean he had fixed it.


    Kyle heaved a sigh of relief as this meant he wouldn''t be doing them any more favours.


    The momt his tired body hit the bed, Kyle passed out into another realm, falling into a deep slumber.


    -


    Jane was anxiously waiting for Kyle''s response, she didn''t know if she did anything wrong as he hadn''t spok to her since the date but she also didn''t want to come off as desperate.


    She had to bid her time and this was why Ella snatched the phone out of his hand to help her reply to him. And there was nothing Jane could do but wait for a response.


    And the momt he did, she jolted up and Ella noticed this from the corner of her eye.


    "He has replied, hasn''t he?" Ella asked. She didn''t know what this man did but he had a hold on her frid that she didn''t particularly like.


    If this man had this much power over her, it would be easy to ruin her just as easily and Jane was a lady that fell too hard too quickly.


    [[Hey you, I have be rather busy but I had a blast with you as well and would love to do it all again! Have you be a good girl?]]


    The message read, it was short and straight to the point but Jane had no idea what to respond with. She was so grossed in her phone that she didn''t ev notice Ella, who had snuck up behind her.


    "Awwww," Ella whispered behind her and Jane quickly tried to hide her phone but Ella was quicker as she managed to snatch the phone out of her hand.


    "I think it is time I meet this mystery man..." Ella said, holding off the smaller Jane with one hand as she typed away on the second.


    "All... done," She said before handing Jane the phone, Jane could have easily tak it from her if she wanted to yet she didn''t show that she might have wanted Ella to reply to it for her.


    "Y-You invited him over!?" Jane screamed at the top of her lungs.

 Chapter 25: An Opportunity?

    Calista wt to the JPD Agcy and the momt she pulled in with her new ride, everyone''s jaw dropped.


    Carly was surprised that this was the same woman that had be there the previous day but Calista was aware that Kyle''s wealth was as solid as he had displayed so far.


    There was no doubt that she could use him to kickstart her career but she couldn''t be hasty.


    She had to bide her time carefully because she was aware of what could pottially happ should she act inappropriately.


    She didn''t know what his deal was but she was going to milk every pny he had. She couldn''t help but wonder how he was that good in bed.


    He reached places she didn''t ev know could be reached.


    The saying that rich people are compsating for what they lack clearly didn''t apply to Kyle but now wasn''t the time to be having sex flashbacks.


    Calista was quickly directed to Isabella, Isabella was majestic but Calista was aware that she had to be on good terms with her so she could find her the best jobs.


    She knew Isabella would have other clits and the best picks would most likely get the top jobs.


    She wanted to be among the top picks and it started with building a good relationship with this woman right here.


    "Calista Wave, was it?" Isabella said, looking up her application on the computer.


    "That is correct, I''m Calista Wave and I was here yesterday..." Calista responded abruptly.


    "I have gone through your referce and have se the movies you have be in. You have no experice in being the main lead, is that correct?" Isabella questioned.


    Calista felt embarrassed, if she watched the movies th there was a chance that she wouldn''t take her seriously as an actress.


    "That is correct but I am ready for the next step in my career and that is why I have come to you," Calista responded, she was full of confidce and Isabella liked that.


    But it took more than confidce to be a successful actress or everyone would be one.


    Kyle walked to the door and oped it but the person he saw wasn''t the man he recognized.


    It wasn''t a man at all, it was Aiysha. Kyle immediately regretted his action.


    "O-Oh shit! I am sorry!" Kyle apologised as he abandoned the door and hurried to his room to be dect.


    Aiysha let herself in and it took a little over a minute for Kyle to dress up before returning.


    "I came to inform you that the water would be out as maintance is being done but it looks like I am already too late," Aiysha made a joke to break the awkwardness. She saw nothing wrong in seeing Kyle in that state.


    She was a gym instructor so she had se people in more compromising positions that outlined parts of their bodies that shouldn''t be visible.


    "Ha! You sure are!" Kyle responded before a deafing silce followed.


    "You know, you should think about giving the gym a try," Aiysha said but Kyle couldn''t hold her eyes for long once again.


    He hated it but it made him uncomfortable so he chose to look at the space betwe her eyes, not like she would know the differce.


    "Are you saying I am not fit ough?" Kyle questioned with a raised eyebrow before playfully flexing his xistt muscles.


    Aiysha couldn''t hold in her laughter, she had a cute laugh, and it was high-pitched.


    "That isn''t what I am saying but it wouldn''t hurt to bring out the full pottial of your body," Aiysha said, this was true and something that Kyle agreed with.


    It might also be a good way to pass the time because something told him that time would be something that he would no longer have.


    "I will only give it a try if you are my trainer," Kyle said without thinking, he said this with the purest of inttion but after saying it, he realised that it could easily be misinterpreted.


    Before he could explain the con, however, Aiysha gave him a response.


    "I wouldn''t have it any other way,"

 Chapter 26: Hi, I Am Ella

    The strange exchange with Aiysha came to an d, it was hard for Kyle to say if she was flirting with him or being fridly but he hoped it was the latter.


    There was no doubt that she exuded a kind of aura that piqued his interest but this was an interest he couldn''t act on.


    He checked his phone and saw that Jane had replied a few minutes but was surprised by her invitation for him to come over.


    [[Hey, here''s a crazy idea, want to come over?]]


    That was all the message said and there was only one thing that came to his mind which was sex, was she calling him over to seal the deal?


    If that was the case th he had grossly misjudged her but there was also a possibility that this wasn''t the case.


    Kyle wanted to stay optimistic, he already had a golddigger in his harem, and the last thing he needed was another one.


    He wasn''t going to turn down Jane''s gerous offer and with nothing else to do, he was down for it as he had nothing to lose in regards to this.


    He got dressed and headed out, trying his best to avoid Aiysha as he didn''t know what her deal was as of yet but some tsion in their conversation seemed to be on the rise.


    She never visited his place before to report any problems and always waited for her husband to do so but maybe that was for her safety? Maybe it was because she thought Kyle was some dangerous bum but after interacting with him, her view changed.


    Kyle got into his car and drove to Jane''s place. He didn''t know what she wanted but he was going to accept her offer, sding a message to confirm his acceptance of said invitation.


    -


    It took a few minutes as Kyle was driving at the speed limit, his driving skills made him feel invincible, it was almost like he was immune to accidts at this point.


    Kyle knew she had a roommate but he didn''t know the gder of the said roommate, it would be weird if she stayed with a man who wasn''t her relative and his brief visit didn''t detect any masculine presce.


    This was why his eyes were focused on her face, not the huge melons


    Kyle noticed that she had a goth-like appearance which was appealing in its way but he wasn''t going to fall for whatever this was.


    "Hello Kyle, I have heard quite a lot about you. I''m Ella," Ella introduced herself.


    "That''s funny because I have heard nothing about you," Kyle responded, this was meant as a joke and luckily, it was received well by Ella.


    "Ah, I see. You are a funny one. I can see why she likes you," Ella responded as she stepped aside to allow Kyle in, Kyle walked past her and heaved a silt sigh of relief.


    He had to remain focused because the goal was to max out her bar, the last thing he needed was conflict with her roommate.


    Kyle needed the roommate on his side to influce Jane in his absce and that was why he had the leather bag in his hand.


    "Why did she invite me over if her roommate was going to be here?" Kyle thought to himself.


    Ella had on a black singlet, her tits could barely be contained within as the side of her breasts were visible but due to the colour of the singlet, it was difficult to see her perky nipples.


    This was probably for the best because, in the d, Kyle was a man.


    Kyle sat down on the couch there with Ella sitting right across him, Kyle could see her smooth thighs crossed over each other, this lady had on bum shorts and had utmost confidce in her body for her to not think to change despite a man coming through only solidifying Kyle''s belief that this was a test of some sort.


    "JANE! YOUR BOYFRIEND''S HERE!" Ella screamed at the top of her lungs and the very second, Jane rushed out of the room almost as if she was trying to go back in time to stop Ella from saying those words but all she saw was Kyle sitting in the room.


    Jane had worn a fitting crop top that hugged her body with a cute skirt that hung just above her knee.


    "Hey beautiful," Kyle said with a smile, not minding the presce of Ella and all Jane could do at that momt was stand there like a log of wood with her face flushed red.

 Chapter 27: Points Scored

    Kyle waited for her to return and Ella was beginning to feel second-hand embarrassmt, maybe this wasn''t such a good idea.


    "So Kyle, what do you do for a living?" Ella questioned him, this must be concerning the accessories he bought for her frid which consisted of an iPhone and MacBook.


    Kyle wasn''t sure if he should answer the question or laugh it off because it was of her business but there was no harm in answering it.


    "I''m an trepreur and looking to make my way into the movie and music industry," Kyle responded, looking her right in the eyes.


    If she was trying to intimidate him, she was doing a horrible job at it.


    "Music and movie industry you say?" Ella repeated, her interest in the conversation doubling.


    "That is right. I own an Agcy that scouts for talts," Kyle knew that he had no job and he couldn''t exactly tell her there was some system that gave him money wh he spt money on wom he found attractive.


    That would be bizarre and he would be classified as crazy if nothing else but the Agcy gave him a valid source of income for anyone that asked but at this momt, Kyle realised he needed more shares in places to collaborate his wealth should anyone ask.


    "You know... I am something of a musician myself," Ella was already pitching herself and who could blame her?


    This world only came to people who reached out and grabbed it by the balls.


    Kyle knew that she would try to levy his relationship with Jane but this was the opportunity he was looking for to win her over.


    "A musical talt? Do you do it for fun or wish to build a career a it?" Kyle questioned despite already knowing the answer to this question.


    "A career? I wish! I can''t ev sell out a bar and it is for free!" Ella laughed.


    "Ella! He got us bags!" Jane exclaimed, Ella was surprised by this because she swore that it was for Jane and it was, Jane was simply that kind of person.


    It happed with the food as well but either way, this worked in Kyle''s favour.


    Ella jumped out of her chair and rushed towards Jane, both ladies were so focused on the bag that they momtarily forgot about Kyle''s existce.


    Just what Kyle needed to take a look at Ella''s body and boy, did she have a banging body?


    Kyle licked his lips, having sex with Calista had intsified his sexual urge and there was no way any sane man wouldn''t want to explore the body before him.


    Her ass cheeks could be se, just the cups of her buttocks and Kyle just knew they jiggled, he wondered how soft there were but before his perverse mind could go any further.


    "Thank you so much!" Ella exclaimed before hugging him, her breasts pressed firmly against his chest, he could feel her nipples poking him beath her singlet; however, he kept his hands to himself.


    "I-I am relieved you liked it," Kyle spoke like he didn''t know the value of what he had just done.


    Thankfully, before the tity betwe his legs could come to life, Ella broke her embrace, admiring the bag in her hand.


    Jane looked at Kyle and she couldn''t contain her smile.


    "You really didn''t have to," Jane assured him but her reaction, she loved this.


    "If it made you this happy, it was worth... After all, who wouldn''t want to see that pretty smile?" Kyle complimted her and once again, Jane''s face flushed red.


    Kyle was beginning to pick up that she must not have gott a lot of complimts growing up, did she grow up ugly and become this beauty into adulthood?


    If so, that would explain a lot and Kyle was going to exploit this but from the corner of his eyes, he noticed Ella staring right at him.

 Chapter 28: Muah!

    The rest of the day wt as expected, Kyle got to know Ella and also noticed that Jane was more comfortable a her frid. He could tell that they were frids for a long time.


    She made faces and spoke more than she did that tire date but that was to be expected.


    She was with her roommate, she was home but Kyle noticed that Ella''s demeanor had changed.


    Before, it felt like she was testing him but now, she wasn''t as talkative and looked like she was lost in her head most of the time, this meant that they didn''t continue the conversation regarding her talt.


    Time wt by in a flash and Kyle knew that there was such a thing as staying too long.


    He wasn''t about to make that mistake but he noticed that buying her the bag didn''t increase her affection bar either confirming that Jane wasn''t driv by money.


    It was just as he thought, money wasn''t the factor for her affection ev though it was what probably set it in motion.


    This lady liked him guinely, that was a nice thought that warmed Kyle''s heart.


    "Okay ladies, I think it is time for me to leave," The momt Kyle said, Ella snapped out of her daydream.


    "That was quick," Ella involuntarily blurted out, Kyle had be here for approximately two hours, and that was long ough for a visit ev though he had hoped for something else during this visitation.


    "That is right, it is time for me to leave," Kyle reaffirmed his stance as he got to his feet, Jane looked disappointed but that was to be expected.


    She might not have be the one that ed him to come over but she joyed his company a little too much.


    "Jane, can I see you for a minute? It was a pleasure meeting you Ella," Kyle said.


    "The pleasure was mine! Thank you so much for the bag, I don''t ev know how to thank you," Ella was almost speechless at this point, she couldn''t count how many times she had said this already.


    "Promise you will never give up on your dream..." Kyle said. This was unexpected and took Ella by surprise. This was the first time that someone had paid this much atttion to her without trying to take off her clothes.


    Kyle could feel her inexperice, she wasn''t that great a kisser but this was not a bad thing, Kyle wouldn''t be surprised if she was a virgin. The all-too-familiar cyan scre appeared once again.


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Jane''s affection: 80%!]


    "80%! Holy fucking shit! That is a lot!" Kyle couldn''t help his thoughts.


    Kyle knew that the reason it rose this much was that this was the accumulation of feelings finally being released, Jane was unsure about him or his inttion but this kiss gave her the answer she sought, a cure to her overthinking.


    Kyle knew he had to be gtle with her and this was why he kept his hand on her waist instead of grabbing the flesh beath.


    "You are worth me coming here," Kyle said with a smile before tering his car but waiting for Jane to get back into her house before he left the area.


    Jane couldn''t believe he had just kissed her, she needed to process what just happed.


    One thing was for sure, Kyle had left an impression on both wom but did he pottially set up an evt that could ruin their fridship? That was yet to be se.


    -


    Kyle was close, he was getting close and he knew he could level up his system with one more interaction with both wom but he couldn''t rush it either.


    He couldn''t be perceived as desperate or that might undo all the work he did.


    He did ough with Calista to keep her indebted to him or rather, his money because no sane woman would fumble the bag that bad.


    And Jane, this kiss would give her something to fantasize about, she sought love and romance, a fantasy Kyle knew he had to play into.


    He drove down the road but he was going somewhere familiar, a place that set this chain of evts which was his former place of employmt.

 Chapter 29: The Best Revenge!

    Kyle exited his car and walked into the store, the part-timer who worked there was stunned that Kyle was driving such a sweet ride.


    "Hey, Kyle!" The younger man greeted Kyle. Kyle had no qualms with him as he was a good person who treated him nicely.


    "You still work here?" Kyle asked, surprised because with him gone, the boss would want him to fill in for longer hours.


    Kyle knew he wouldn''t find anyone else willing to work for the pay he had accepted, this was why the workload would be on this part-timer.


    "Hahaha! What can I say, I could use the cash!" He responded.


    "Fair ough," Kyle responded, he wasn''t about to hand him over some money just because he complained about being broke.


    "Can I help you with something?" The man questioned.


    "I worked here, remember?" Kyle responded, shaking his head in disbelief.


    He could tell the man wanted to ask whose car he was in but he knew how to mind his business.


    This was why he kept his mouth shut but the reason Kyle was here wasn''t to shop, he came here to see the owner, Ryder.


    "Is Ryder here?" Kyle asked, disregarding the honorifics that were once attached to his name.


    "Um... I think so, I could check for you if you would like," The younger man informed him.


    Kyle forgot for a second that not everyone in this place was an asshole.


    "That would be helpful," Kyle responded with a sigh of relief, the man left his post momtarily to check Ryder''s office.


    Kyle waited patitly but it was taking longer than expected, the man probably thought Kyle was here to beg him for his old job.


    He excused himself for a momt to pick up the phone and there it was, Ryder returned a few seconds later but his smug attitude was nowhere to be se.


    "H-How?" Ryder questioned but Kyle didn''t care about the conversation that was about to follow.


    "Give me the key and leave," Kyle said, he could have said so many things but Ryder was below a reaction.


    He had tak the one thing that sustained him away from him, he could spd the rest of the days jerking off in peace.


    "You arrogant bastard! Do you think this is over? This isn''t over! I need to get my goods and...!" Ryder barked but the loudest dog rarely bit. Kyle took a deep breath before exhaling.


    "Do I need to call the police? Check your account balance," Kyle requested and the momt Ryder heard the police, his rebellious nature was suppressed. He looked at his account balance only to see that Kyle had transferred money, buying out everything in the store.


    He reluctantly handed him the keys because if the police got involved, things could get complicated as he had no reason for resisting.


    Ryder packed his things and left, Kyle had no idea what to do with the building but there was an awkward silce betwe himself and Nate.


    "Um... I just lost a job, didn''t I?" Nate questioned with a defeated look.


    "Just leave, Nate," Kyle said but before Nate left the building, there was one more thing that Kyle told him.


    "You want to leave empty-handed, take anything you want and give the rest to a shelter. I will be in touch," Kyle told him before handing him the keys.


    "Holy shit! Are you giving me this place!?" Nate asked but Kyle just stared at him, Nate could tell he was tired of his antics.


    "I mean, you can''t blame me for trying," Nate confessed but Kyle wasn''t going to push it.


    He knew that Nate was trustworthy, there were so many opportunities for him to dip his hand into the cashier to steal some money but he never did, ev the goods within the stores.


    He was an honest person, that was rare but Kyle knew whatever he was going to turn this place to, it definitely wouldn''t be a store.


    Kyle had spt approximately $,00,000. This was why the permit and documts were giv so swiftly as he had giv them a price they couldn''t ev think of refusing and the money he spt to buy the goods in the store was inclusive in the total sum.

 Chapter 30: Is She Friendly Or...?

    Kyle just bought a building to spite Ryder, he wanted to ruin his life like he did his. In the d, it wasn''t Calista that messed his life up, if Ryder took his side or fixed the damn CCTV cameras th of this would have happed ev though it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.


    Kyle didn''t ev know what he wanted to do with the building but he would figure something out evtually because he not only had all the money in the world but time as well.


    Nate was a strange person but he was an honest man ev though it would be more profitable in this corrupt world to be dishonest but maybe he hadn''t se that temptation to question his moral principle?


    Kyle watched Nate pack as much goods as he could, he could very well take everything to sell it without giving a single thing to the shelter.


    This wasn''t Kyle''s concern but it was a good way to measure the type of person he was.


    Kyle walked out of the building after Nate gave him one of the many keys attached to the keyholder.


    This was worth the money, the defeated look on Ryder''s face brought a smile to his face as he drove away from the sce.


    This was the upside of having money, it gave him the freedom to do as he pleased and he was beginning to joy every second of it.


    He chuckled at the thought of Ryder losing himself, that was what he got for fucking with him.


    Kyle returned home, he wanted to get a bigger place, it was time to start living life to its fullest but he had to get a real estate agt to find him the best of the best.


    But Kyle also knew it was too early to spd his money on himself because it wouldn''t multiply. He was so close to being a billionaire.


    If he could accomplish that th the sky would be his limit, he would truly be among the top % but Kyle knew he needed to meet people of similar status.


    This was the only way to expand his influce and network but that could wait as the car stopped at the driveway.


    He noticed that Mr. Jones wasn''t back yet either but he hoped that he wouldn''t run into Aiysha either.


    Kyle knew that asking her why they didn''t pay for the movers to take the couch into the apartmt would hurt her ego so he kept his mouth shut.


    This was the first time he had be in Mr. Jones'' house. He quickly noticed that the furniture and items were barely standing but it was sparkling clean regardless showing that they, at least, took their hygie seriously.


    Kyle noticed that there was a yoga mat in the living room but that wasn''t his business, he needed to get out of there.


    "Thank you so much! You are a lifesaver! Do you need anything to drink?" Aiysha asked, Kyle noticed her chocolate skin drched in sweat to the point that her shirt was sticking to her chest, he could see the outline of her breasts and Kyle took this as another test.


    "No thank you, I need to go," Kyle informed her but she wasn''t going to take no for an answer.


    "I insist, you helped me out and I don''t feel like owing you another favour," Aiysha pushed.


    Kyle took a deep breath, he conceded and accepted her offer as there was no telling how this would affect his relationship with her should he reject this harmless gesture.


    He needed to get out of his head, Mrs. Jones was married, there was no way she wouldn''t be faithful wh her husband was such an amazing man.


    Kyle sat on the couch and waited for her to fetch something to drink.


    She brought him an ergy drink before sitting on her yoga mat.


    "You are quite strong, I was surprised you could lift the couch," Kyle tried to initiate a conversation as it beat awkward silce.


    Aiysha chuckled upon hearing this as she sat in a meditative pose, legs crossed almost like she was showing off her flexibility.


    "I could say the same for you! Maybe you could show me how you got so strong," Aiysha said in a suggestive tone and once again, she made a statemt that could be deemed as a tease but this time, Kyle was certain.


    Aiysha was flirting with him and this was wh he knew he needed to get out of here.

 Chapter 31: Well, That Was Awkward.

    Kyle found himself in a compromising position, he took a sip from the ergy drink in hand because his day had not only be slow but rather tiring.


    He gave her the befit of the doubt, this woman must have just be playful by nature but this time, Kyle couldn''t take his eyes off her body.


    "You don''t mind if I do my yoga, do you?" Aiysha requested. Kyle was but a guest in her home so it would be ridiculous if he thought he had a say in what she did in her home.


    "Sure," Kyle said, sitting back because he knew he was about to joy the show that was about to begin.


    He noticed that she was facing away from him so he could see her backside in all its glory as she began with the downward-facing dog, her ass raised in the air with her hands touching the floor.


    Kyle could imagine grabbing her by the waist and just ramming it in, the shorts she wore revealed the outline beath her buttocks.


    He knew he had to purify his thoughts or his cock might just hear his call but th he watched her slowly change her pose, touching her toes with her ass still raised in the air.


    "What kind of demonic flexibility is this!?" Kyle thought to himself, she was a thick woman so this kind of flexibility surprised him.


    "~Hmmmm, that hit the spot~" Aiysha''s voice was strained, it almost sounded like a moan as she returned to her default position.


    Kyle understood that she was used to this, there was no way she would be a workout instructor without being confidt in her body, so this level of exposure or dressing was ideal for working out while Kyle might have found it alluring, it might be an everyday situation for Aiysha.


    "Get it together..." Kyle thought to himself, slowly readjusting to hide his semi-hard cock.


    "Hey, come over here," Aiysha called out but Kyle pretded not to hear her as he thought of the most disgusting thing known to mankind to return his cock to its flaccid state.


    Kyle managed to do this and walked towards her, he didn''t know what she wanted but he knew she wouldn''t try to do anything that would put either of them in a compromising position.


    "It is fine, it happs all the time with my clit! There is nothing to feel embarrassed about," Aiysha tried to reassure him.


    She understood he was a man in the d and this was something that ev the m she trained frequtly expericed or ev wom.


    It was normal to get aroused during a workout, it wasn''t necessarily sexual.


    "Embarrassed? It is just an erection..." Kyle knew he had to maintain face, this would only be a big deal if he made it a big deal.


    All he had to do was downplay the situation but Aiysha''s eyes kept darting betwe his face and crotch like she wasn''t sure which to pay atttion to.


    "Geez, my eyes are up here," Kyle said playfully, mimicking the voice of a woman prompting Aiysha to chuckle.


    This situation could have be a lot worse but Kyle handled it with his humor and that contained what could otherwise be a disastrous situation.


    "I am sorry for messing up your clothes, bring it over later and I will fix it," Aiysha said.


    If she wanted to make a move on Kyle, now would have be the perfect time to make Kyle wonder if this was how she was with everyone.


    "It is fine, I need to do the laundry either way," Kyle said as he began to walk towards the door.


    The possibility that she had invited him to the gym because she saw he was doing well for himself and simply chose to market her service might have no other meaning.


    This little showing of hers might be her way of showing him the results of her training and how effective it was. This was the story that Kyle was sticking with, he had to otherwise it would affect the way he interacted with her.


    Kyle returned to his rovated apartmt, the old television was replaced with a 5'''' flat scre hanging on the wall but the raging boner she had giv him was all that he could think about right now and there was only one person who came to mind wh it came to relieving the pt up blood, that was Calista.

 Chapter 32: Audition.

    Calista already had an audition to prepare for, this agcy had done in hours what her previous one couldn''t do in months showing the sheer differce in quality betwe them both.


    She drove in her new car and everyone looked on in awe as they all assumed she was a high-profile person who would help her chance at getting featured but in reality, Calista knew that she might not have the talt to secure the role so she had to sell the illusion of power.


    But she had nothing to lose by trying, she was attded to first or rather, she was one of the few people that had tak time to look her best so naturally she was treated differtly from those that didn''t especially with the car she drove in with.


    This movie wasn''t the one that would put her on the red carpet as it was a low-budget movie that wouldn''t ev make its way to cinemas but Calista knew it would look good on her re?sume?.


    She needed to build a portfolio that made people take her seriously, she hadn''t told Kyle about her audition or any of her plans regarding the future.


    But she found herself feeling anxious, her heart was pounding as she knew that this was the first step in building her career.


    "Miss Wave...?" A man with a clipboard walked into the room. She didn''t ev wait up to five minutes compared to the hours that others made.


    Because of Isabella''s influce, her clits were treated as top priority.


    Calista walked into the room and there was a camera and three people seated behind a table.


    Two wom and one man but she instantly recognized the man as one of the more famous producers in the industry ev though he has be involved in a few controversies.


    She was giv a script as she sat in front of a camera and they watched her through a monitor.


    Calista wondered why they did this wh they could watch her in person but this was because they wanted to see how she looked behind the camera.


    "... And action!" The man said as she was giv. A script to read from, Calista had to deliver the lines while conveying varying emotions.


    She had the looks no doubt but her talt was lacking for the role.


    The two wom wer''t impressed but the man gazed upon her lustfully.


    "I have good news! I don''t know if you know this but I wt for an audition today and think I might have gott the part!" Calista involuntarily exclaimed.


    She couldn''t hold back anymore and didn''t ev know wh the words left her mouth.


    [[Oh shit! Congratulations! This calls for a celebration!]] Kyle responded but this was just an excuse to get Calista in a room to satisfy his carnal urges.


    He didn''t care about a thing she told him as Kyle was the reason her application ev got accepted in the first place.


    Calista was getting flashbacks of that night and looked forward to recreating that momt once again.


    "You know what? How about I come to your place," Calista suggested. She wanted to take that step because if she knew where Kyle lived, it would be harder for him to disappear from her.


    Ev though in reality, Kyle could simply just relocate.


    "You know what? Come over," Kyle gave her the go ahead, surprising her.


    She expected him to say no but him saying yes took her off guard.


    Before long, the conversation came to an d as Kyle ed her the address.


    Calista hopped in her car and immediately drove to Kyle with only one thing on her mind.


    -


    Kyle ded the call and was relieved that she was coming, that was all he cared about.


    She wasn''t that great an actress, Kyle could tell by the movies she had acted in.


    "There''s no way she''s getting that role," Kyle muttered to himself with a mocking smile.


    He didn''t care about Calista but Jane was a differt case, Kyle liked her innocce because she was his to corrupt.

 Chapter 33: Welcome To My Home.

    Kyle did a quick clean-up of his room, he knew what inviting her over here would do but that wasn''t a concern because he could easily buy a place.


    Heck, he could relocate to another country tirely.


    However, he didn''t think he would need to do something that drastic, Kyle knew that he needed a piece of ass and Calista served that purpose and she did it well.


    Kyle sat back and waited for her, downing two cups of water to hydrate himself for the exercise that was about to take place ev though he knew he had to pretd to give a shit about her acting.


    He couldn''t dismiss it or he risked destroying the affection he had built up, he couldn''t risk it so what was pretding for a couple of minutes?


    His phone rang and he thought this was Calista as she was the only one he was expecting but to his surprise, he saw it was an unknown number,


    Kyle was hesitant to pick up the phone but he did regardless however, he didn''t speak first.


    [[Hello?]] The voice said at the other d, Kyle recognized this voice as he had heard it a couple of minutes ago.


    "Hello? Who is this?" Kyle feigned ignorance as he wanted her to introduce herself.


    [[It is Ella, I''m surprised you didn''t recognize my voice considering we spoke for a couple of hours,]] Ella said from the other d but Kyle knew he couldn''t stay on the phone as long as he was expecting Calista.


    "Ha! You did make an impression but I''m a busy man," Kyle quickly downplayed her importance as this would subconsciously let her know she was one of many faces that Kyle experices daily.


    [[I can see that...]] Ella said as an awkward pause followed like she was mustering the courage to deliver her next train of thought, Kyle waited patitly.


    [[We didn''t get a chance to finish our conversation and...!]] Ella was cut off mid-stce.


    "Does Jane know you''re calling me?" This was all Kyle asked and the silce that followed gave him his answer.


    " I missed you," Kyle said with a smile.


    " I don''t blame you for that," Calista said smugly but Kyle didn''t mind this arrogance because she was going to lose it all soon ough.


    But staring through the window from their apartmt was Aiysha and to her, it now made sse why Kyle could suddly afford the lifestyle he was living.


    It was because he had a sugar mommy or in this case, a rich girlfrid.


    She thought he was single and didn''t know how to react to this news but it shouldn''t be any of her business, should it?


    Kyle could feel someone staring at him, his aux sse so to speak as he looked right at Aiysha through the window to which she responded by quickly shutting the blinds.


    But not quick ough as Kyle had spotted, it would have made a lot more sse for her to simply smile and save but she acted like she was doing something she shouldn''t be doing.


    Luckily, Kyle didn''t think too much about this and redirected his focus on the lady before him.


    "We should head in," Kyle informed her.


    He expected Calista to make a face of disgust because he was living in a place that in no way spoke about his wealth in any capacity.


    But this was a man who was working as a cashier, if anything, this was the most logical place for him to be living considering the kind of person he was.


    "Alright!" Calista responded, holding onto his arm firmly like a girl smitt by her man did in the movies.


    "Hm... Did something happ?" Kyle thought to himself, there was something differt about her but he was probably overthinking it.


    Yeah, that was probably it. N

 Chapter 34: There, There...

    Kyle took her to his apartmt and his credit, the place didn''t look like she had expected.


    The team that had worked here did a marvelous job in giving it not only a new look but an apartmt fit for a bachelor. Kyle was glad he took the steps to make this place more comfortable, he had the money so there was no reason for him to live like he was struggling.


    Calista was impressed, she expected something dect but there was no way that the things inside this place didn''t cost a bit.


    If anything, it was far more elegant than the apartmt she lived in so she had quite low standards for things like this.


    She was confused about Kyle and why he chose to live such a life, to begin with.


    Why did he pick her wh he could clearly have any girl he wants to have especially in a city where gorgeous wom are looking for the next man to suck dry. Not to mtion that she got him fired from his job and had no qualms about taking his last pny.


    Calista sat on the couch, wondering if he was some masochist, only a masochist would do what he was doing.


    "Are you okay?" Kyle questioned upon noticing her space out momtarily, he sat right in front of her so he could look at her.


    "I''m fine, I just can''t believe someone as rich as you is living in such a place," Calista was honest about her thoughts regarding his living conditions.


    "What can I say, I''m a man of simple taste..." Kyle responded, his eyes darting to her exposed thighs.


    " Simple, huh?" Calista repeated with a smirk.


    " I do sometimes have a more ''expsive'' taste..." Kyle teased, already applying pressure to get the desired outcome he wished for.


    "Is that so, tell me more about it?" Calista indulged him but this was wh Kyle knew he had to show her he was differt, he had a role to play and he couldn''t let his libido mess it up.


    "I am certain you will get the role. You are nowhere where you could be and I know as long as you stay dedicated, you will reach those heights," Kyle said only for Calista to giggle.


    "What''s funny?" Kyle questioned.


    "You sound like an old man..." Calista muttered before that giggle escalated into full-on laughter.


    "That''s what I get for trying," Kyle said, playfully shaking his head in disbelief.


    "C''mon! Don''t be like that," Calista tried to bring herself to stop laughing but Kyle''s reaction only further proved her statemt.


    "You''re still laughing for fuck''s sake!" Kyle barked and Calista almost lost it, his reaction was fuelling the situation ev though she knew he was just messing with her.


    But this was the perfect way for Kyle to create a trusting aura, she was slowly beginning to see him as more than an ATM but as a pottial frid, ev partner.


    This showed that whatever Kyle was doing was working but it was time to get down to the main evt.


    "How about you show me how good an actress you are?" Kyle said suggestively, leaning back in his chair.


    "Give me a role and find out," Calista said, her voice matching his and Kyle knew that the back-and-forth was a good introduction to the main evt.


    If he had gone right to it, it wouldn''t have be exciting ev if Calista would have be down for it.


    He didn''t just need her body, he already had that, he needed her heart as that was the only way to max out her affection.


    "How about you get on your knees and crawl to me while I decide?" Kyle demanded as a perverted smile creased her face.


    "Whatever you say, papi,"

 Chapter 35: ... About To Bust! [18+]

    Kyle watched her get on her knees and crawl to him, he was the director and he was about to make his little actress act out an R-rated sce.


    Kyle sat up and gestured for her to keep coming, he had a grin on his face.


    She only stopped wh she reached betwe his legs, Kyle spread them before sitting up.


    Placing his finger beath her chin to lift her head upwards, looking right at him.


    "You see how easy things are wh you list to me?" Kyle said, his eyes looked like a predator that had conquered its prey.


    Calista felt the intsity of his gaze and tried to momtarily look away but Kyle didn''t let her do this. Redirecting her gaze towards himself.


    "Do not look away from me," Kyle commanded, his tone was authoritative.


    "I-I am sorry..." Calista apologized, Kyle could still remember how arrogant she was wh they first met. That sce never left his mind and he was going to make Calista addicted to him in ways she never thought possible.


    "How about you get up and strip," Kyle commanded her and Calista was tak aback by this because his crotch was right in her face.


    He could pull out his cock and have it in her mouth in a second so why did he ask her to strip?


    Calista didn''t think too much about it and got to her feet as she began to unbutton her shirt.


    "... Slowly," Kyle added and Calista reduced her pace until her shirt popped out of her shirt like a prisoner finally escaping its confines.


    Kyle zipped down his trousers and took out his cock, it was already throbbing.


    Calista bit her lower lips, it looked so good and her mouth salivated thinking about it betwe her lips.


    She tried to take a step forward but Kyle''s raised finger nonverbally told her to stay in place.


    He began to stroke his cock, looking at her body, examining every curve.


    Calista didn''t know what to do, he had her here and this was what he chose to do.


    She felt like a property being auctioned off but this only turned her on the more.


    "Turn a..." Kyle commanded. He wanted to see the body that had made Rossini into a horn dog and he understood that this bitch right here belonged to him.


    "I-I you keep teasing me... I will~!"


    Kyle knew what he was doing, he understood that her breasts were her weakness from their last counter. This was why he was focused on them.


    "You will what?" Kyle whispered in her ear, his hot breath brushing against her neck.


    "P-Put it in..." Calista whimpered, her voice barely audible but Kyle wasn''t about to let her off easy.


    "Pardon? I can''t hear you," Kyle responded, trapping her nipples betwe his fingers as he squeezed on them a little harder than he should.


    "F-Fuck!~"


    "P-Please! Put your cock in me!"


    She pleaded, Kyle chuckled, there was something about hearing someone beg to be fucked.


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Calista''s affection: 90%!]


    This was a bonus and Kyle was pleased with this developmt, teasing her was the right thing to do and Kyle bt her over.


    Calista had to stand on her toes due to their height differce, Kyle aligned the tip of his cock to her coochie slit before placing both hands firmly on her waist.


    He slowly pushed it in, watching the tip being swallowed up by the tight black hole betwe her legs before he could push a full inch inside her.


    Calista couldn''t wait and slammed her ass down, swallowing up his tire lgth. She has be waiting for this and she kept throwing that ass back like Kyle''s cock was performing an exorcist.


    She met Kyle mid-stroke and her eyes gradually rolled to the back of her head with her tongue hanging from her mouth like a dog.


    "I''m fucking cumming!!!!~" Calista barked, Kyle realized how loud she was at that momt but he didn''t give her shit, this coochie was taking him to another plane of existce.


    The walls sucked him in like a vacuum, it didn''t want to let him go and Kyle got closer with each stroke. The sound echoed in the room wh their flesh collided.


    Kyle wrapped his hand a her neck and pulled it back, her legs left the g as Kyle began to fuck her while she was suspded with his hand a her neck used as a harness.


    She couldn''t breathe but Kyle didn''t care, he was close to his nut but so was Calista as her legs began to shake, it was like her memory momtarily wiped as there was no thought going through her head except the pleasure she was feeling but Calista wasn''t the only one having an orgasm as Kyle had one of the most aggressive nuts he has had in his life.

 Chapter 36: A Fantasy? [18+]

    Kyle would have called himself a madman if he thought something extraordinary would happ to him only a week back.


    It hadn''t ev be a week and he had accomplished things he didn''t ev conceive was possible.


    He kept Calista in the dark about the influce he had in her life, right down to her acting career.


    Kyle realized that with the snap of his finger, he could pottially bring it crashing all down.


    That thought was relaxing, Calista was passed out in the bed in his room with Kyle opting to take a shower.


    His carnal lust was satisfied so there was no more reason for Calista''s presce as he realized that money and sex were the keys to her affection bar.


    Kyle took in the cold shower, he needed to wash off the sweat and cool off from such an intse session.


    Kyle''s life was a mystery, no one knew anything about him except that he was a man in his mid-twties who could barely afford his bills.


    But the thing about this country was that it was possible to live off minimum wage ev if it was to scrape through life, they would at least have shelter.


    That couldn''t be said for third-world countries but that didn''t mean they wer''t still bottom feeders just because they had it a little easier.


    "Huh?" Kyle thought to himself as the water that was pelting his skin slowly came to a halt.


    The water had be cut short again and this made Kyle realize that this building was falling apart.


    It was happing more frequtly as well and he also established that Mr. Jones was struggling financially if he had his wife doing all the heavy lifting wh he was hard at work.


    Kyle couldn''t make a big deal out of it and simply wiped off and wrapped his towel a his waist but a Deja Vu was feeling about this.


    Aiysha flashed through his mind briefly, Kyle knew it was wrong to think about another man''s wife that way but he couldn''t help it.


    Kyle had plausible diability as he never got an answer to his question so he could always just say he thought that Jane had giv her.


    Ella knew she needed help in her failing career as an artist and if Kyle was dating Jane, the chances of him asking her to sleep with him were expontially low.


    He could not only host her.


    This was why she latched on because her band members were on the verge of disbanding as it was.


    In the d, music is a hobby as long as it doesn''t pay the bills.


    The truth was, that Ella was barely keeping up with the bills and used her savings to keep Jane from worrying.


    She didn''t want her to worry and kept the illusion that her band was still going strong but that was far from the truth.


    Ella found herself backed into a corner and Kyle was her lifeline but how far was she willing to go?


    She had dreams just like any other person in the world, she wanted to be one of the greatest rockstars in the world but as of late, that was becoming more of a fantasy. It was slipping away but that was why Kyle''s words impacted her the way they did, she didn''t realize how much she needed to hear it until he said them.


    Ella stayed home as Jane wt in to work, Jane didn''t slack off on her job just because her special frid was wealthy.


    If anything, she worked harder but Ella knew that this man would pottially get her anything she wanted.


    He spt a lot of money on her after only a few minutes of meeting her.


    "Hey Ella, are you with me?" A man seated across the table snapped his finger at her.


    It was the drummer in the band, Ella had spaced out as he was announcing he had joined another band.


    This broke Ella because what she feared was happing right in front of her.

 Chapter 37: An Unexpected Friend.

    Kyle was done with Calista, this time, he had properly emptied his balls.


    He couldn''t ev get an erection if he wanted to but he might have overdone it with Calista.


    She passed out on his bed and Kyle wanted to go out but he couldn''t wake her.


    That would be somewhat inssitive, wouldn''t it?


    Kyle decided to write a note before exiting the house, he knew there was nothing worth stealing and why steal wh he had already demonstrated the ability to take care of her needs?


    Kyle hopped into his car and got a call from Nate.


    He remembered the task he had giv Nate but it was a bit too early for him to have carried it out.


    "Hello Nate, what''s up?" Kyle had no qualms about starting the conversation.


    [[Hey man, I''m all done, where do I keep the extra keys?]]


    Nate questioned, Kyle could tell he was out of breath but this meant that he carried out the task without any delay.


    He has tak Nate out of a job but knows that Nate should be able to get another as he could use the advantage granted by his ges.


    However, Kyle knew he was a good person and that he would need people a him if he planned to reach the goal he had planned to achieve.


    "Where are you right now?" Kyle asked.


    [[I''m at 4th Street... You know what, let me share my location.]] Nate knew this would make it easier for Kyle to track him. Kyle''s phone soon beeped prompting him to glance at his phone before bringing it back to his ear.


    "Alright, see you soon," Nate responded from the other d of the phone.


    They thanked them with tears in their eyes and Kyle got a grim reminder of what reality was for those without money.


    -


    They wt to a nearby restaurant to eat and rehydrate themselves, it wasn''t on the expsive side but they were known for their burgers, it was one of a kind.


    "Hey man, I want to thank you for helping me out back there," Nate said, taking a gigantic bite from the burger right in front of him.


    "I should be the one thanking you, you didn''t need to go out of your way to do that," Kyle said but Nate quickly downplayed his praise.


    "I don''t know man but ever since I was a kid, I always promised myself to leave my mark on this world ev if it is just a small act of kindness. Play it forward so the universe because we don''t know if we will find ourselves in that position tomorrow," Nate said while chewing.


    Kyle was curious how someone like this grew to possess such a mindset, his agemates were usually tak by parties, drugs, or girls but he was here giving a Jad Smith-type speech.


    Kyle had no interest in this conversation because this was how the world worked but he was certain at that momt that Nate was the right person to keep a him.


    He didn''t have any frids and having a person with a good moral compass should help keep him ged.


    Money changes people or so they say and Kyle was about to test out that theory with himself because this was just the tip of the iceberg.


    They ed up their dinner and Kyle handled the bills, much to Nate''s delight.


    "Thank you so much for today Kyle, I might be out of a job but I have gained a frid," Nate was grateful, he didn''t hesitate to show that gratitude.


    "Such a cliche line..." Kyle thought to himself but he knew he had to give a verbal response.


    "It is fine, it is fine and you might not be out of a job just yet," Kyle informed him.


    "Huh?" Nate thought to himself but Kyle realized what he wanted to do with the building he had just bought.

 Chapter 38: Zoning Permit?

    Kyle had made a decision, one would think that seeing the homeless people would awak some bevolt spirit within him but that was far from the case.


    Kyle did feel bad for them but wasn''t about to go broke to help them, he couldn''t help everyone in the world because to live was to suffer.


    He needed a disguise for his source of income and he has se a few movies to know that a nightclub was the perfect vue to do that.


    However, he had to find a way to bypass the zoning laws that restricted him from tearing down the building and making this come true.


    With the permits and all of that, Kyle knew that this place had pottial and the lack of clubs in its immediate vicinity made this a goldmine.


    "This might work..." Kyle thought to himself, he knew he needed to do a bit more research and thanks to his skills, he understood everything he read within minutes.


    This included the type of zoning and luckily for Kyle, this place fell under the mixed zoning category meaning that he could carry on with his planned reconstruction but only after obtaining a permit.


    However, with the money in his hands, he could easily fast-track the process but the first step was to go to the Departmt of Buildings.


    Kyle hopped in his car and drove to the nearest office, he had to do something so mundane and luckily, he had the deed of ownership in his car along with every other documtation.


    He arrived there in half an hour, he could have easily asked Nate to help him out with this favor but Nate was already exhausted and he didn''t wish to overstep his boundary.


    Kyle took a step out of his car but got little to no atttion, this was a place that tertained these sorts of high-profile individuals.


    For some reason, Kyle found it refreshing because he almost forgot what it was like to be normal. Kyle made his way into the building and there were a few people inside.


    He could tell they had be there for a while but he was approached by a man with a creepy smile plastered on his face.


    Kyle took a deep breath before walking out the door to approach James, James looked ecstatic.


    After a few seconds, Kyle walked to his car while filing a form that James had handed him.


    James wanted to reassure him he wasn''t a scam and assured Kyle that he would only pay wh he was done.


    An arrangemt that Kyle didn''t disagree with and this approach alleviated the concern that this man might be a fraud.


    They exchanged contact information but Kyle was partly happy that he didn''t have to deal with any of that, this was an important part of the future he wished to craft op for himself.


    -


    Calista woke up but Kyle was nowhere to be se, she didn''t mind this because she knew that he was a busy man so this was to be expected.


    She saw the note he left beside her and a smile creased her face, she didn''t want to become too comfortable knowing that this could d at any momt.


    However, each day she spt with Kyle made that a lot more difficult.


    [[Hey sleepyhead, I have to go somewhere and I didn''t want to wake you. I left something in the fridge for you to eat, all you need to do is heat it and voila!]]


    This was all the note said, it was such a simple gesture yet the effect it had was unbelievable.


    Calista tried to repress this thought but it was beginning to look like she was in a relationship with Kyle ev though she knew nothing about him.


    However, she was also scared that all of this was an elaborate plan to get back at her but who buys a Lamborghini for vgeance?


    She couldn''t place her finger a it but there was something strange about him.

 Chapter 39: Run In.

    Jane was hard at work, she attded to customers and everyone noticed she was happier these days.


    The smile on her face was guine and her body language was more confidt.


    But there was a co-worker who had previously confessed to Jane but she politely turned him down as she didn''t like the idea of workplace relationships and also because she wasn''t attracted to him.


    However, the man couldn''t be mad because of how Jane did it and her attitude towards him didn''t change either so their fridship wasn''t lost.


    He had tak a break to go see his family back in Chicago and only just returned.


    "What''s gott into her?" He asked one of his coworkers.


    "You hav''t heard, Mike? Jane has a boyfrid!" The lady revealed like she was dying to reveal this piece of information.


    "Boyfrid?" Mike muttered to himself. It hadn''t be long since he confessed to her so this news took him by surprise ev though there was nothing he could do about it.


    He didn''t ask any more questions as he knew he would only be hurting his feelings but he also didn''t believe that Jane was in a relationship.


    "I wasn''t ready for one... " Mike remembered her words like they were said to him yesterday despite it already being months.


    But Jane was differt from the last time he saw her so maybe this was the truth.


    The lady who revealed this information nudged him slightly.


    "Hey, didn''t she reject you?" She mocked him but all Mike did was take a deep breath to stop himself from crashing out.


    " He bought her a new phone and a MacBook, we were all in awe and guess who made the first move? It was Jane!" The lady pressed on, determined to get under Mike''s skin. This lady was called Rose.


    "Now I know you''re messing a. There''s no way she would do that," Mike dismissed this as the relief on his face was proof that he truly believed the words that came out of his mouth.


    Rose simply smiled, looking right at him but wouldn''t say another word.


    [[ Excellt, I want to be the first to congratulate you on getting the role of Rachel.]]


    Lucas informed Calista, she almost let out a scream but quickly composed herself, she couldn''t believe this was happing.


    "Thank you so much!" Calista showed her gratitude, the excitemt evidt in her voice.


    [[But I would like to see you personally in my office so we can discuss further on what I expect from my character, Rachel.]]


    Lucas informed her, that Calista saw nothing wrong with this nor did she give it too much thought because of the adraline pumping through her.


    "I will be right on my way, Mr. Rossini!" Calista exclaimed, ready to go meet him straight away before he changed his mind.


    [[Please, call me Lucas. Rossini is my father.]]


    Lucas said but this created a crack in professionalism and subtly hinted at him wanting to become a lot more familiar with Calista.


    "S-Sorry, I will be right there Lucas," Calista responded before the phone call dropped.


    " AHHHHH!!! I GOT THE PART!" She screamed at the top of her lungs but quickly clasped her lips shut because she knew that this might cause some trouble for Kyle.


    She proceeded to exit the apartmt but while walking down the hallway, she ran into Aiysha.


    Calista didn''t ev acknowledge the lady and walked past her with a wild smile on her face.


    Aiysha just stood there, watching her like she had discovered a new specim while trying to get into her apartmt.


    " I wish someone told him the walls are thin..." Aiysha muttered to herself implying that she had heard the fuck session that had just transpired betwe both of them but how good must Kyle be to not only get a woman as young and beautiful as that to be his sugar mommy but moan like a wild animal.


    "So that''s his girlfrid..." Aiysha thought to herself, she was impressed that he could land someone as gorgeous as that but she wasn''t surprised she fell for him.


    Kyle had his way with words.

 Chapter 40: Hi, I Am -?

    Kyle waited patitly for an update but during his wait, he decided to shoot Jane a .


    It was a simple "Hi" but it had her blushing like a high school girl, this was what Mike had se her smiling at.


    Kyle took a deep breath, he knew his journey was just beginning and he could have easily spt his money on random wom online or OF models but where he planned to climb in the world.


    He couldn''t have receipts of such things hanging a him because it is only wh a person is famous that people remember their interaction with them.


    What kind of look would he have if someone dug up receipts of him paying an OF model wh he was on top of the world?


    That would tarnish his reputation as just another degerate because there would be proof of this interaction as opposed to interacting with wom in person.


    It would be a miracle if they remembered him accurately but Kyle wasn''t worried about all of that.


    All that was on his mind right now was multiplying his wealth and upgrading his system so he could get more than X the rewards.


    He knew that this wasn''t important as he could make do with the system''s currt level and live a comfortable life but he didn''t want a comfortable life.


    He wanted more, he could have the world in the palm of his hand with this power and that was exactly what he planned on doing.


    Kyle got a from James, informing him that his application had be submitted and that it usually takes a while to acquire the permit.


    He could fast-track it but Kyle would reimburse the fees in which he used to do this.


    Kyle accepted the condition ev though he knew the fees he would reimburse would be inflated.


    This was how they made their commission and money was no longer a problem for Kyle either.


    "Why did you choose me?" Kyle asked the all-important question, was he special?


    Was he from some special bloodline?


    Was he the first person ever to awak such an ability?


    How was this ev possible to begin with? Kyle had so many questions but he knew he wouldn''t get any answer, at least not now.


    "Excuse me, sir?" A feminine voice called out, gtly knocking on his window.


    She was hesitant at first because she didn''t know this person but also knew it would be rude to decline his offer of kindness after going out of his way to assist her.


    The momt she tered, the AC hit her skin and unbuttoned the first few buttons of her shirt.


    Kyle knew she did it for fresh air, any longer it there and she might have had a heat stroke but there was no doubt that those things had some milk inside.


    Kyle averted his gaze from the rearview mirror, they both didn''t mind talking and joyed the silce.


    "You''re a kind man," She said out of the blue, realizing that Kyle might have pottially saved her life.


    "You know what they call me, I''m justice," Kyle tried to mimic the voice of Batman, and this forced a giggle from the woman.


    "Stop!" She tried to stop herself from laughing.


    *You know, you should consider having a backup phone so something like this doesn''t happ again," Kyle informed her.


    " I do have but it broke yesterday if you would believe," She informed him.


    " Karma probably using you as a case study at this point," Kyle said and she giggled once again.


    "I''m Kyle by the way," Kyle took the first step, he didn''t need to have fun with just the wom in his harem but outside as well.


    "I''m Cassandra but my frids call me Casey," Cassandra said.


    "And what do m interested in you call you?" Kyle said but only after he said those words did he see the ring on her finger.


    "His wife, I''m married. You''re a little too late and too young if I may add," Cassandra informed.


    She was polite and soft-spok ev wh turning down his advances.


    "Too young? You speak like you ar''t in your early twties..." Kyle dismissed her accusations but she covered her mouth with a hand to hide a blush.


    " Stop it," She flushed, this woman was easily in her mid-thirties and Kyle knew that marriages td to get stale after some point and this woman might be a good case study.


    He hoped he could use her to quch his lust for Aiysha but it was worth the try.


    The Uber soon arrived and Kyle got her number under the pre of making sure she got home safe.


    She was hesitant at first but evtually gave in before exiting the car with her kid in hand.

 Chapter 41: Is The Past, The Past?

    Kyle didn''t know how these things kept happing but he had met Casey, a married woman that he planned to use to distract himself from Aiysha.


    Mr. Jones was one person he couldn''t hurt because he was like family.


    Kyle also knew he wouldn''t just be hurting Jones but his childr as well.


    He understood what it was like to have your family ripped apart because he, too, came from a divorced home.


    "Man, what am I doing?" Kyle thought to himself, he stayed parked, thinking about his life.


    Kyle was a lonely person and he didn''t have anyone he truly wished to spd this money on.


    He had no frids, no family that he spoke to anymore but right now, he needed a foundation.


    There would be questions about his wealth so the best thing to do was to establish a foundation.


    Mr. Jones wasn''t nosey but Kyle knew he had his suspicions and if it was a lesser man, he would have called the police.


    And what would he tell the police? He has no way to prove where the money was coming from, to begin with. He also noticed that there was nothing in the space of the sder, there was no name or information regarding the sder so he couldn''t ev track them if he wanted to.


    "This is a hassle," Kyle thought but he was taking the first step to make sure that he had a valid reason, this was also the reason he had slowed down in regards to spding on wom.


    He could have easily be a billionaire by now if he wanted to but he knew how the real world worked, his bank might be untraceable but not the assets he acquired.


    This was why the nightclub he wanted to set up was esstial in masking the system''s gift.


    "I feel like I''m laundering money..." Kyle thought to himself before stepping on the gas pedal and speeding away into the distance.


    "Hey system, what else can you do?" Kyle questioned, trying to strike up a conversation.


    Calista didn''t understand why he didn''t inform her right from the start and the vue did seem inappropriate.


    She thought about it for a momt but that was all, there was no way she would let this opportunity slip through her fingers wh it was hers to grab.


    But there was something about the secretary''s tone that told her this was something she was used to doing.


    Calista knew that she and Kyle wer''t official or wer''t ev a thing but Kyle had introduced her to a lifestyle she knew she wouldn''t be able to find elsewhere.


    He was not only a millionaire, he knew what he was doing in the bedroom.


    Those two combos, she wasn''t going to trade it for anything but this was worth the try.


    She wt to the resort, it was one of the most expsive resorts in California, Calista knew this was his attempt to sweep her off her feet.


    He didn''t see the car she owned so he assumed she was just another wannabe actress that would fuck her way to the top.


    Calista gave her car the valet to park for her and to her surprise, she saw a woman at the door.


    "Miss Wave?" She asked, Calista nodded to confirm her idtity.


    "Right this way please," The lady said, Calista followed her from behind.


    But there was something off, she wasn''t taking her to the op area.


    No, she was taking him right to a room, Calista had the option to turn back, no one was forcing her to do this.


    And she wasn''t a child either, she knew what awaited her behind that door, this was showbiz.


    You had to give something to get something and Calista proceeded with her planned meeting with Lucas, tering the room he had invited her to.


    This was the momt that would decide the kind of person that Calista was.

 Chapter 42: Down To Business.

    Kyle arrived at Jones'' workplace, it wasn''t anything fancy, his job that is but it put food on his table.


    He was a manager at a fast-food restaurant, which was his primary source of income as well.


    The pay was barely ough to sustain a family and he knew his daughter''s chances at not being a screw-up was a good education.


    This was why he wt out of his way to make sure his two childr attded dect schools ev if it set him back a few years, it was worth the trade-off.


    Kyle arrived and parked his car, everyone was in awe because this joint was for the common man but Kyle wasn''t here to eat.


    He was aware that they would attd to him quickly, he didn''t care much about this either way.


    The momt his foot stepped into the building, a lady approached him, which wasn''t customary but this was a good chance to rder their service to him.


    If they could retain him as a customer, it would be a good look for their chain.


    "Mr. Jones, I''m here to see Mr. Jones," Kyle informed her.


    "Mr. Jones?" The lady was surprised because no one came to look for him and judging by the way he called the name, this man was no doubt familiar with him.


    Kyle knew that his work hours were flexible for some reason because the restaurant rarely had customers but that was because their competition was major chains like KFC and Burger King.


    There was no way they would do well in such a saturated market but they made just ough to record a little profit every year so it wasn''t all that bad.


    "That is correct, Mr. Jones. You see, I''m a frid of his," Kyle informed her but she looked ev more shocked than he did a second ago but she wasn''t the only one that shared this look.


    The employees behind the counter were all shocked.


    "Mr. Jones has a frid?" She said out loud before quickly covering her mouth, she didn''t realize wh this slipped out.


    "Trust me, I know..." Kyle said with an understanding smile before looking at her nametag.


    "...Jim?" Kyle read her name out loud before looking at her in horror.


    "What is the matter Kyle, I have never se you so serious before," Jones asked, a hint of concern in his voice.


    "I know that you''re struggling financially..." Kyle began.


    "Who isn''t in this economy, am I right?" Jones responded. Kyle thought he would be self-conscious or embarrassed about him bringing up his financial struggle but he got of that.


    This allowed him to proceed with the conversation without restraint.


    "The building''s condition is getting worse, year by year... I have noticed that the number of tants has reduced as well," Kyle informed him to which Jones sat back on his chair, heaving a loud sigh.


    "Let me guess, you want to move, is that it?" Jones knew this day would come but he couldn''t blame Kyle if he did decide to move.


    "And leave my sweet place to you? You wish!" Kyle quickly rubbished this accusation.


    He could visibly see Jones'' body loos up, telling him how important his residcy was.


    "Th why are you here?" Jones questioned, he came all the way here so it had to be important.


    "I have come to give you a solution to all your worries," Kyle said like a demon about to offer him a contract to sell his soul and Jones read it this way too.


    "No Kyle, I''m not giving you my soul," Jones said but this only made Kyle chuckle.


    "C''mon, I''m trying to be serious here," Kyle responded, composing himself before continuing.


    "I want us to partner up, I want to rovate the tire building and fix up every apartmt but we will keep the pricing the same for the first year of rt before charging a 40% increase on the second year," Kyle said bluntly.


    "Wait, what?" Jones'' jaw dropped the momt he heard this offer.


    He knew that Kyle came into contact with money but what was this eagerness to spd it or was this Kyle''s way of trying to buy the building from him?


    That had to be it but before Jones could respond.


    "And all the profits will be yours despite me being an investor. I just wanted to hear your thoughts, this is my way of giving back to you for all you have done for me," Kyle said but this was partly true, he could use this as another avue to mask his source of income.


    "Do you ev have to ask!? I''m in!" Jones accepted the momt he heard all profits would be his because he knew what this meant for his family.

 Chapter 43: Twist?

    Kyle had concluded with Jones, that Jones was eager because he knew what this meant for him and his family.


    This was the reaction Kyle expected. Jones trusted him ough not to ask any further questions but lawyers would no doubt be involved to draw up the contract that binds their word.


    Kyle kicked it for a while with Jones, he knew that this job could make him miserable but he had found happiness in all of it.


    No complaints, nothing. He made the best out of a bad situation because it would be a lot easier to moan and groan about how hard he had it.


    "Kyle, have you ever thought about getting married?" Jones asked, Kyle respected that he never asked how he came into money suddly, not only minding his business but not asking him for a handout despite struggling.


    "Marriage? I don''t think I have. There is no advantage to it," Kyle responded sternly.


    "Hahaha! There is an advantage!" Jones quickly debunked his stance.


    "How so?" Kyle asked.


    "You have a witness to your life, someone to witness both the good and bad. How you grew or fell and chose to stick a to witness it all," Jones said with a fond smile plastered across his face.


    "That is a stretch, there is a reason divorce rates are so high and I would rather live for myself than live for someone who doesn''t wish to do the same for me," Kyle responded.


    "So you don''t plan to get married?" Jones asked, almost disappointed.


    "I just hav''t giv it much thought... You''re married, are you happy?" Kyle asked, watching Jones'' expression closely.


    "Yeah, we are. We face challges like every couple but we have the same goal and that is giving our childr a shot at this world," Jones responded.


    "So it is your mutual love for your childr keeping you together and not the love for yourselves?" Kyle asked and a deafing silce soon followed.


    She was chos because of her looks, this made her sad as the reality hit her rapidly.


    Lucas was about to make his move, placing his hand on her thigh, it was warm.


    "You know Calista, I could make you into a star... The biggest name in Hollywood, Calista Wave, the face of every brand," Lucas sold her a dream but Calista knew he might be able to get her into the room with stars but he didn''t have the sort of influce he currtly boasted.


    His hand slowly moved up her thigh and Calista couldn''t help this disgusted feeling.


    He was like a rabid dog ready to pounce on her and Calista finally realized that ev if she was to lay with him right now, word would go a and every other man would want to do the same before giving her a role.


    She held his hand in place, not allowing it to go any further.


    "What are you doing?" Lucas questioned her but Calista felt insulted that he thought this trick would work on her.


    The place that Kyle took her that night was far more luxurious than the one this man brought her to.


    "If this is what I need to do to get the role th I''m afraid I have to decline," Calitsa said in the most polite tone that she could muster, she knew that this might very well be the d.


    Calista felt her heart drop, she didn''t know how to process what was going to happ from here on out but the man didn''t say a single word.


    He removed his hand from her thigh and Calista walked out the door.


    For a brief second, she thought he would force himself on her because if he did that, there was nothing she could do.


    She did choose to meet him in a hotel at his request, there was only one possible reason for that and no one would believe her theless.


    But Calista was left feeling a sse of dread because she didn''t know if she just committed career suicide.

 Chapter 44: Hello Mike.

    Kyle had gott quite a lot done today and made considerable progress with his plans to establish the foundations of his cover story.


    He knew he had to pay atttion to Jane and decided to give her a surprise visit at her place of work; there was no doubt that she would be ecstatic.


    "I wonder how she would react?" Kyle thought while a smile creased his face, unlike Calista, Kyle liked the sort of person that Jane was.


    He parked at her place of work but made sure it was out of sight, no one there knew he was coming because he parked just before the curve.


    He walked a the block, making sure he took his time to do so too.


    Kyle wondered if he should get her anything but he was aware that Jane wasn''t the type of girl you love bomb and overwhelm with grand gestures.


    Wh Kyle walked through the door, Jane''s back was turned to him as she was conversing with a coworker.


    The others saw Kyle and wanted to inform her but Kyle gestured for them not to.


    They had tak a liking to Kyle simply because he brought Jane out of her shell.


    Kyle tiptoed but this was wh Mike came into this compartmt of the building from the backroom, his eyes fixed on Kyle trying to sneak up on Jane.


    "WHAT ARE YOU DOING SIR?" Mike barked, startling everyone in the shop and ruining Kyle''s surprise.


    Kyle stopped in his tracks, irritation visible on his face with everyone face-palming themselves in tandem. Rose looked on in fascination.


    "It is about to go down," She muttered to herself.


    Jane turned a and her heart skipped a beat the momt she saw Kyle, she wasn''t prepared or expecting him.


    "K-Kyle?" Jane stuttered and this was wh Mike saw a side to her he had never se.


    "Hey, you..." Kyle said with a smile, stretching his arms apart but Jane stood still.


    "What the hell is going on?" Mike thought to himself, looking over at Rose but she was already looking at him with a satisfied grin on her face.


    "Are you going to leave me hanging?" Kyle asked, he didn''t care about the eyes on him.


    "What are you both doing? This is a workplace," Mike informed them and Kyle looked at him with a raised brow.


    Mike was right however he was the only one who had a problem with this for obvious reasons but Kyle was a customer.


    He didn''t know what was wrong with this man but he was becoming a pain in the ass.


    There was always that one person in every group and Kyle sighed before looking a.


    "You''re right," Kyle said, he didn''t want to make him look bad, that was the last thing he needed.


    Kyle had no inttion of creating trouble for Jane but also knew he needed to keep this man in his place.


    "So how about this? I buy everyone here a brand new iPhone, you included but of course, only if my lady is fine with that," Kyle said and everyone''s face lit up.


    Kyle had set up the situation to make Mike the bad guy by possibly making everyone befit from the situation.


    "Did he just call her his woman?" Mike thought to himself, he couldn''t believe his ears because this was the same woman that rejected him.


    "H-H-He just called me his lady!?" Jane''s thoughts were in disarray, she couldn''t believe what she just heard.


    "Well?" Kyle asked her, Kyle had turned Ella into his ally but what if he was able to turn the people at her workplace as well?


    Well, he was about to find out.


    "Y-Yes," Jane''s voice was barely audible but he got the message.


    And in the blink of an eye, Mike had no choice but to play along because as much as he didn''t like the situation. This was ideal because they would all be getting new phones.


    "There you have it folks," Kyle informed them as they all hurried to get the phones of their choice without hesitation.


    The last thing they would want was for him to change his mind.


    Kyle knew that this man was a stickler to the rules but there was something off with him, this man tried to make him look bad.


    This wasn''t just some buzzkill, it was a man trying to mark his territory and Kyle just showed him that he had no control as long as he was here.

 Chapter 45: Calistas Grief.

    Kyle spt some time with Jane but he couldn''t stay there for too long because this was her workplace. He had to leave soon before he caused her any trouble, he knew that buying everyone a phone might have be a little overboard but he had a point to prove.


    A dick-measuring contest if you will but this resulted in Kyle being the victor as Mike was put in his place. Mike didn''t like Kyle but Kyle didn''t care, Mike couldn''t make any meaningful contribution to his life after all.


    This was the perfect scario but Kyle knew it was time to go, planting a kiss on Jane''s forehead before leaving.


    It was him marking her and letting everyone in that store know she was his, he could recognize the look of a man interested in a woman.


    Mike had those eyes and Kyle made sure to let him know to stay off, this was the only thing he could do ev though he trusted Jane ough not to tertain another guy.


    Unlike Calista, the momt Kyle left the shop and into his car, his phone began to ring.


    He picked up the phone only to hear Calista sobbing profusely from the other d of the phone.


    "What''s wrong?" Kyle questioned but there was a feeling of irritation he felt in his bones.


    He listed to Calista narrate what had happed to her and he couldn''t believe that Lucas wasted no time in trying to bed her.


    But more so, he was shocked that Calista turned him down but why?


    This would have be the right step to take in regards to her career but she had a warped sse of loyalty to Kyle as Kyle knew she didn''t do this because of some moral compass.


    "Huh? He tried to sleep with you?" Kyle was more surprised than raged however, Calista misunderstood the tone in his voice.


    She wrongly assumed it was rage but Kyle naturally wouldn''t want anyone using the hole he used to keep his cock wet, that would turn him off quickly and that was why he knew he had to tame Calista before sticking his cock in.


    "Where are you right now?" Kyle asked but he couldn''t hear her through the sobs.


    She was crying because she might have pottially lost the role ev though Kyle wasn''t affected by this.


    "Hm... What does he want?" Kyle thought to himself, the permits take some time to process.


    "Don''t tell me he wants money..." Kyle thought to himself before picking up.


    [[Hello? Mr Kyle?]] James began the conversation but Kyle knew he had nothing to lose by tertaining this conversation.


    "Hello James? How''s it going?" Kyle asked him but he wished he would get right to the point.


    [[I have great news! I have acquired the permit!]] James informed Kyle but Kyle immediately assumed he was some sort of scam that had conjured up fake permits.


    "Is that so?" Kyle asked, rolling his eyes, he couldn''t believe that he trusted James.


    He could have just done it himself and gott it over with, Kyle felt irritated but he was going to play along.


    [[That is correct, I have the documts with me! Wh you have be in this business as long as I have, you get some connections!] James exclaimed but first impressions mattered.


    If James had on better clothes, Kyle was more inclined to believe his legitimacy but the way he dressed and prested himself would give anyone trust issues.


    "Sd me where you are, I will come to you," Kyle informed him, he had come this far so he might as well see it through.


    Kyle realized that he had done more today than he did the past couple of days, one would think he had a social life but that wasn''t the case.


    Kyle was smarter and more perceptive than he was a few days back, thanks to the skills giv to him.


    The conversation came to an d soon after and Kyle found himself about to move once again.


    "Damn, maybe life was better with me being broke..." Kyle thought to himself but Kyle quickly recoiled at this thought.


    "Nah! As if!" Kyle chuckled to himself as he sped off into the distance.

 Chapter 46: The Power Of Connection.

    It took little over t minutes for Kyle to arrive at his destination and he saw James outside, waiting for him in the same suit he had se him in earlier that day but somehow, it looked worse.


    Kyle sighed, he wanted to get this over with so he could return home and cool off with some movies so he popped op his door to allow him inside his car.


    He didn''t ev bother going anywhere but the stch from James'' body almost made him barf.


    He couldn''t believe that he stunk that bad, deodorants were a thing yet he willingly chose to step out of the house like that.


    Kyle sighed as he realized that he made a mistake letting him into his car because he would smell him long after he exited.


    "I''m glad you could make it so fast," James began the conversation with a smile.


    Kyle spotted the documts in his hands, that was all he cared about right now, nothing else.


    Because th he would be able to commce construction as soon as possible.


    "Is that the permit? Let me have it," Kyle got right to the point because he knew the longer he stayed, the worse the stch would linger.


    "Here you go," James was ecstatic, almost proud of himself.


    Kyle instantly read it and to his surprise, it had all the seals and signs to confirm it was an original documt.


    "Huh? This is legit?" Kyle thought to himself.


    "You see? All done and approved!" James said and suddly, the smell no longer bothered Kyle.


    "You did it, James. How did you get it fast-tracked?" Kyle asked, curious as to how far this supposed connection extded to.


    "A man never reveals his sources," James said with a playful wink.


    "Now, about my paymt..." James got to the point, he knew that this would either make or break the deal.


    But money was the last problem that Kyle had right now.


    "You know what, I''m feeling risky today, give me the number," Kyle got the number.


    This was their final exchange as James hopped out of his car, thanking Kyle for doing business.


    The stch that he left was ough to traumatize anyone but Kyle didn''t care much about this.


    He had tak the first step of achieving his goal and that was to conquer California.


    -


    Calista sobbed her heart out, she cried until she wasn''t able to but usually, wh they reject or retract a giv role from an individual.


    They were informed that Calista hadn''t received the message yet but she knew it was coming.


    Lucas Rossini was famous as he was controversial, there had be rumours about him sleeping with wom but it has neither be confirmed nor debunked but there was no doubt that the wom had a boost in their career after this.


    Calista, however, got a call from Isabella. A call she wasn''t expecting to say the least.


    "Hello?" Calista greeted, her voice hoarse from all the crying she had done.


    [[Is something wrong Miss Wave?]] Isabella was quick to ask.


    "No, no. I''m alright. Just allergies," Calista dismissed her concern, she couldn''t tell her what had happed after all, she didn''t want her pity.


    [[Take care of yourself. I have be informed that you got the role and formally wish to congratulate you.]] Isabella said but this took Calista unaware.


    She was certain that it would have be retracted by now, why was it taking so long?


    "Thank you but are you sure I got the role?" Calista had to be sure, she wanted to confirm wh Isabella was told about the role.


    [[I just got off the call, a contract has be st over as well]] Isabella informed her.


    Calista was shocked, Lucas hadn''t tak away her role despite her turning down his advances.

 Chapter 47: Apology.

    Kyle finally returned home, his body didn''t go through too much physical assertion but he felt weak the momt the building came into view.


    He could already imagine his body on the soft cushion, embracing the beauty of slumber.


    Kyle walked out of his car after parking it, he saw Mr Jones'' car parked outside as well.


    This made him feel easy for some reason but there was no telling what awaited him inside the building.


    He hoped that he wouldn''t run into Aiysha again.


    He had to find a way to distance himself from her because he knew what could pottially happ if they kept running into each other.


    Kyle didn''t trust himself to always have such self-control, he hoped that Calista had left his home so he could have his space all to himself.


    He needed it and fortunately for Kyle, he didn''t run into either Aiysha or Calista.


    Kyle walked right into his bedroom, crashing into the soft mattress in front of him, he didn''t know living could be so exhausting.


    "Why am I so tired having done so little?" Kyle thought to himself.


    He didn''t know what else to do because he couldn''t sleep either, he was restless for some reason.


    Calista''s sct still lingered and only th did Kyle remember what she had told him earlier on the phone.


    He sighed, staring at the ceiling, contemplating his lift.


    Kyle couldn''t believe he had come this far, there was no telling what heights he could reach.


    The sky wasn''t the limit for him, it was just the beginning.


    "I should probably her, shouldn''t I?" Kyle muttered, lazily taking out his phone from his pocket.


    "Fuck, do I have to..." Kyle blurted out, typing on his phone.


    [[Hey, I know you think you bombed the interview but I''m certain that you will get that role, I have no single doubt in my being so get ready to nail that role! I believe in you,]] Kyle ed, it was cliche and corny but that should do the trick.


    Reassurance was the ultimate human delusion that fed one''s need for security, a very powerful tool wh it came to the act of manipulation.


    "More like you like the money but okay," Kyle thought to himself.


    [[Kyle: What a coincidce! Because I joy spding time with you too, another thing with have in common!]]


    [[Calista: Another? What''s the first?]]


    Kyle smiled because she took the bait, he was about to deliver the punchline.


    [[Kyle: Where''s the fun in that?]]


    Kyle knew this would get her in her head trying to figure out what it was, sometimes a cliffhanger is much more effective than a conclusive story.


    It keeps the readers guessing to the point of sheer madness but what if Kyle could condition her to associate her dopamine to him?


    That was the d of the , Calista responded but Kyle didn''t bother checking it because his eyes had shut.


    -


    Aiysha welcomed her husband, he was happy and ecstatic right from the first step into his home.


    "Darling, are you okay?" Aiysha asked her husband with a smile, eager to share in his excitemt.


    "I am! I am! I think the solution to all our problems just arrived, honey!" Jones exclaimed, he was like a child that just discovered a new flavour of ice cream.


    Jones didn''t pay her much atttion and she knew why, it was their kids.


    He always wt to them first to tell them he was home and do a little ritual that was exclusive to them.


    Jones was a great father and an ev better husband


    He came back out and focused all his atttion on his wife and Aiysha''s face wt from shocked to surprise to shock once again.


    "Kyle offered that?" Aiysha couldn''t believe what she was hearing.


    "Yes, baby! I don''t want us to celebrate just yet until everything is signed and sealed but things are looking good!" Jones never knew that his single act of kindness would yield such a reward.


    In the d, maybe kindness does pay.

 Chapter 48: Nightmare

    There was good news all around but Kyle was in a deep slumber, he didn''t like sleeping previously because he never had peace of mind.


    He always had to wake up due to the requirements from his work but either way, Kyle knew he had priorities.


    But he had a strange dream, Kyle couldn''t recall the place or scene but was a seven-year-old child, standing in the middle of an abandoned playground.


    Kyle looked around, there was no one there, no cars, or any sign of life.


    This place felt familiar even though he had no memory of it, Kyle had the consciousness of his current self even though he was a child in this dream.


    "Hello!?" Kyle called out but got no response, only the echo of his voice.


    Kyle knew he had to explore the area, so he walked around hoping to find signs of life.


    He walked carefully, this didn''t feel like a dream, if anything it felt like reality was mixed into some morbid fantasy.


    "Where the fuck am I?" Kyle thought to himself, looking at his hands, it was so small.


    "This isn''t right..." Kyle muttered to himself in fear but saw a figure seated a couple of paces in his front with its back turned towards him.


    It had long brunette hair dangling just above its lower back, Kyle knew this person wasn''t there a moment ago so how did they magically appear?


    Either way, this was the sign of life he searched for, approaching the person slowly.


    "... Hello?" Kyle called out in, a calm voice, as if he didn''t want anyone but them to hear it.


    He got no response, not even a twitch to acknowledge his presence. Kyle expected this much but once again, there was something familiar about this.


    Kyle couldn''t wrap his fingers around it but he knew this person or at least he thought he did.


    The way they sat, their posture and hair but he was within range.


    He opted to walk instead because he needed to clear his head and didn''t need the attention that came with driving such a vehicle.


    Kyle didn''t want to be perceived as he headed to the nearest salon to get a haircut.


    The scorching heat didn''t do him any favour but it was the least of his problems, Kyle kept recalling the figure he saw in his nightmare and what it could mean.


    Why was it in such a state?


    "WATCH IT PUNK!" A man barked at him the moment Kyle bumped into him.


    "I''m sorry!" Kyle quickly apologized. Fortunately for Kyle, this was enough to de-escalate the situation.


    The man hissed in frustration and walked away but Kyle knew he had to get it together.


    He realized that this skill to remember everything might be a curse rather than a blessing.


    Kyle didn''t need to walk for long because he was fortunate to see a salon around the corner.


    He had to take care of himself, he had to look how he wished to be addressed.


    People couldn''t keep paying attention to him just because he drove a fancy car, he had to groom himself to garner that respect.


    Kyle entered the salon and the breeze that brushed against his skin dried up the sweat just as fast. It made him feel nasty but one of the barbers was rounding up with a customer.


    He gestured for Kyle to come over and have a seat, Kyle did just that.


    The man was covered in tattoos from head to toe, he looked like the cliche thug you would see in a movie. He belonged in a biker gang, not a salon.


    "What hairstyle do you want, buddy?" He asked but Kyle had nothing in mind.


    "You know what? Surprise me," But if Kyle would come to regret this decision was to be seen.

 Chapter 49: Parasite

    Kyle was all done with his hairstyle, he prayed to God that this man wouldn''t butcher his hair like an executioner.


    How are you going to be a barber when you are bald? You do not have any hair to style so how do you style others?


    Kyle wondered but the result of his hairstyle changed his mind the moment he caught a glimpse of it in the mirror.


    "...And all done," The bald barber said and Kyle couldn''t believe what he was looking at.


    He looked handsome as fuck, his lifeless face hidden by the strands of hair that often dangled were nowhere to be seen, bringing his full face into view.


    It was an undercut, the sides of his hair were shaven, giving him a clean look as it amplified his green eyes.


    "Goddamn! I look gorgeous!" Kyle exclaimed, his reaction brought a smile to the barber''s face.


    An appreciation for his craft was something that he would always appreciate.


    "What''s your name, big fella?" Kyle asked, he no longer was intimidated by his appearance and as this man had just created something divine on his head.


    "My name? I''m called Big Bob," Bob introduced himself but paused momentarily because he didn''t know why Kyle wanted his name.


    "And just so you know, I don''t swing that way," Bob informed Kyle as politely as he could.


    "Oh! Hahaha!" Kyle laughed out loud upon realizing how he must have come off for Bob to have this impression.


    "It is a pity, I''m sure you would have been a catch but I''m not interested in men either," Kyle pointed out to clear up any misunderstanding.


    "Are you interested in being my barber? I''m not a fan of having the service of multiple people when it comes to things like this," Kyle requested. There was no way that Bob would say no to an opportunity to make more money.


    "Sure thing man," Bob said, handing Kyle his contact information. Bob was a lot friendlier than he had anticipated.


    That had to be the reason for this sudden change in character but he wasn''t going to back down.


    "C''mon, I insist," Mike said, proceeding to exit the building and stand by the side of the road.


    This was harmless so Jane conceded, she didn''t mind him doing this for her but she knew it would be unfair for her to keep expecting certain things from him even after rejecting him.


    Jane walked up to the roadside to meet him, there were rarely any empty taxis by this time of the day as someone was already in them.


    "I appreciate this Mike," Jane was quick to express her gratitude.


    "It is fine!" Mike downplayed it but that was the end of the conversation, Jane didn''t attempt to strike up any small talk leaving Mike to do the honour.


    "So..." Mike began, capturing Jane''s attention.


    "That guy... I haven''t seen him before, is he your boyfriend?" Mike tried to hide his jealousy as best as he could and it worked, he managed to present this as a normal question.


    Jane''s face flushed red the moment she heard the word boyfriend, she never knew what Kyle was to her but she knew that she liked him.


    They hadn''t done anything about labels and she didn''t want to spook him either but the thought of Kyle being hers turned her brain to mush.


    "H-He is not! At least I don''t think he is," Jane responded but Mike hated this.


    He hated that another man brought out this side of her and not him.


    "You don''t think? I would think people know when they''re dating," Mike responded, masking the question behind a series of fake laughter.


    Jane already disconnected from the conversation, stuck in her head because she was thinking about how Kyle would look being her boyfriend.


    But Mike got his answer, they weren''t dating yet and that meant that it was fair game.


    "I still have a chance!" Mike thought to himself.

 Chapter 50: The White Whale Movie.

    Kyle was done with his haircut but he didn''t want to go back home straight away because he needed the fresh air.


    He sat in a park and simply took in his environment, appreciating everything that came with being alive because attempting suicide was no easy feat.


    It took a different level of bravery and that still affected Kyle. He decided to end it all only to find something to live for but this emptiness still existed within him.


    A part of him that longed for human connection.


    Maybe that''s why the system introduced a harem category. Did it understand his innermost desires, he had done things he wouldn''t have done otherwise thanks to the affection bar and that was why he felt closer to Jane.


    Without that affection bar, he wouldn''t be inclined to be so direct and the affection bar in real time would have been dangling at around 20% or thereabout.


    Jane wouldn''t be as taken as she was with him, and neither would Calista, even though the latter was more of an experiment than actual interest.


    Kyle threw back his head, staring at the sky but knew this was just the start.


    He had so much to do, he went from having no dreams to having one people would call unrealistic.


    Money commanded attention but status commanded respect.


    He couldn''t have any doubts whatsoever but he began to understand the system only adds women he''s attracted to but also if they have feelings for him.


    Kyle simply had to control how he interacted with these women, he had to do so carefully.


    His legs were already exhausted, he wasn''t exactly in peak human condition.


    "Perhaps I do need to exercise..." Kyle pondered on Aiysha''s offer but he couldn''t risk interacting with her more than he needed to.


    There were other gyms around and there was no way that Aiysha would know if he decided to apply to a different gym with another trainer but what if she does find out?


    "You did everything I told you to?" Kyle questioned.


    [[That is right sir, I have told the Distort Company that "The White Whale" film is being produced that we were willing to cover 15% of production cost if they used one of ours as their main cast.]] Isabella informed him.


    Kyle smiled to himself, Calista''s life revolved around his fingers and he could easily bring it all crashing due with a snap of his finger.


    Kyle knew that he needed to start small and gradually gain contacts that opened the door for him to enter the doors of Hollywood.


    "Thank you for this, Isabella," Kyle responded.


    Calista didn''t retain her role because Lucas decided to spare her, Lucas knew that Calista being chosen was a directive the higher-ups gave him.


    [[The $15,000,000 has also been transferred from the Agency''s primary funds to conclude the deal. Would that be all, sir?]] Isabella questioned.


    She was keeping a professional tone but she wanted to know who Calista was for him to go the extra mile for.


    "That will be all. Thank you, Isabella. We need to get as many actors or actresses under our Agency out there so others will be inclined to register under us," Kyle knew how actions came off as strange to her but this cover story did its job in giving her an answer.


    "And what better way than to show the world that even someone like Calista could get a lead role in a movie?" Kyle dropped a rhetorical question but Isabella got the gist of it.


    Kyle had picked Calista due to her poor track and used her as an example to show what the Agency is capable of even if it was a facade, it was a great marketing tool.


    She has underestimated him, swallowing up the lie because it was a good one in all honesty.


    [[That is genius! I can''t believe I never thought of this!]] Isabella exclaimed


    "Good thing I''m here, get some rest Isabella," Kyle concluded.


    [[I will sir, thank you for giving me a chance to show you my vision,]] Isabella showed her gratitude that Kyle retained and gave her full control of his company.


    "You''re too modest. I will talk to you later," Kyle responded, hanging up the phone.

 Chapter 51: Married Woman Conquest.

    Kyle showed that he had a side that far surpassed cruelty, Calista''s success was linked to him.


    That was cruel because only Kyle knew what the end goal was but that wasn''t what was on his mind right now.


    Kyle had approximately $206,000,000 left but he wasn''t scared of running out of it.


    He could easily double it but that wouldn''t be ideal until he set the foundations for his wealth.


    If by some miracle, his account was discovered, this amount could be explained.


    Kyle was aware that everything had a loophole and he wasn''t going to trust that his system didn''t have one either even though it might very well be.


    He took out his phone and searched for Cassandra, he remembered his conversation with Jones about marriage.


    Kyle knew that he could make Cassandra betray her vows, it wouldn''t be an impossible task.


    He knew that calling her without any prior notice might be a nuisance so he decided to shoot her a text.


    If she was a housewife, she wouldn''t have anything better to do with her free time.


    [[Hello Cassey, it is I, your superhero. I''m doing a routine check-up to see if you''re safe. Respond with a thumbs up if you are.]]


    This was the text message that Kyle sent, it was simple yet playful so there wouldn''t be any misinterpretation.


    He didn''t need to wait long for a response just as he suspected because she truly had nothing else to do.


    [[Cassandra: ????(?O?)]]


    Kyle knew this was an avenue to continue the conversation or she wouldn''t have replied at all.


    He understood her giving him her number just to be polite but engaging in a conversation was entirely up to her at the moment.


    Kyle already expressed interest in her during their earlier conversation even though she informed him that she was married, which wasn''t the benchmark of a faithful woman.


    Kyle was clever with his response, he maintained a playful tone to take away the seriousness of the conversation.


    [[Cassandra: You play too much! ( ????? ). Fine, I got ahead of myself but I''m just making it clear so there''s no miscommunication.]]


    [[Kyle: I get it, I get it. Something tells me you need to get out of the house so how about it?]] Kyle requested.


    Kyle knew all he needed to do was to get her to see him, it was a lot easier to hide over the phone than it was in person. Not to mention his new haircut, it made him into a different man.


    Once again, he didn''t get an immediate reply and this was because Cassandra was thinking about it.


    Kyle knew the worst she could say was no and if that should happen, he would simply find someone else to quench this taboo hunger.


    [[Cassandra: I guess lunch couldn''t hurt, how about tomorrow?]]


    A smirk creased Kyle''s face, she had taken the bait.


    [[Kyle: That works for me, I wouldn''t mind seeing you in a crop top too. I don''t know why but I know you will look stunning in one.]]


    Kyle knew by the way she dressed that she must have some sort of body dysmorphia, she was all covered up despite the scorching hot sun.


    There was something about women when it came to their insecurity, you had to compliment that particular insecurity before they told you it was an insecurity.


    This would tell them subconsciously that you liked what they hated about themselves, which meant they were more inclined to do as they were told regarding that specific thing.


    "Validation..." Kyle muttered under his breath.


    [[Cassandra: Oh my God! I don''t look like a supermodel if that''s what you''re thinking.]] Cassandra gushed but Kyle knew this was her way of seeking reassurance


    [[Kyle: If anything, you set the standard for them. I will pick you up by noon.]]


    This was the end of the conversation, Kyle gave her something to think about because now, she would be looking to impress him more than ever.


    Kyle wanted to see her today but it was a pity he couldn''t that gave him a chance to make one more call to the construction company that James had given him. It was time to draw up a budget for what he wished to create.

 Chapter 52: Introducing Collins.

    Kyle gave the man a call and usually, they would set a time for an appointment but they agreed to see Kyle immediately as it was an extension of their desperation.


    Kyle met them up at a site but he knew there was a chance that this was a set-up and they were waiting around the corner to rob him.


    But that was highly unlikely, Kyle used an Uber to get to his destination because he had left his car back home and had no regrets.


    Kyle didn''t mind this and arrived in less than twenty minutes.


    He left the car and noticed that the site had all kinds of fancy construction trucks around, this was either to show them that they were the real deal.


    There were no buildings on site, just an RV in the middle.


    Kyle waited outside for a second, even the Uber he came with questioned if he would be alright and lingered around for a bit longer to confirm if he would be safe.


    This was an act of kindness but Kyle assured him he would be fine because whoever was in that RV was expecting him so it didn''t take long for them to exit the vehicle.


    It was a man in his late-forties but his body was built like a Greek God that was summoned from Oympus to show mankind the next step of evolution.


    His grey hair betrayed him despite his face doing anything but look his age.


    "Hello there. You''re Kyle? The one I spoke with on the phone?" The man inquired.


    Kyle was expecting someone his age and was surprised to see a man this advanced in years standing before him but this made his choice of workplace even more questionable.


    There had to be a reason his body was like this and that was all the heavy lifting that came with construction, Kyle immediately knew he was the real deal.


    "That is correct. And you''re Collins, right?" Kyle responded, approaching the older man.


    People can come to dance or get their rocks off but it would appeal to every desire a person could and would have.


    He showed Collins, Collins took his phone and couldn''t help but notice that this phone was in the mid-range area which was weird considering he had enough money to reconstruct a building.


    Then again, it might not be him doing too directly but rather a bigger project that involved multiple people.


    "This will be very expensive, are you sure about this?" Collins questioned but Kyle shook his head to reassure him. Collins couldn''t draw up a budget at the moment however, he could give an estimated budget.


    "This will cost anything between $800,000-$2,500,000..." Collins said, half expecting Kyle to back out once he heard the cost.


    Kyle gestured for his phone.


    " That''s right, I thought so too," Collins thought while handing him his phone, taking this as a sign that Kyle was backing out.


    Collins knew that a project this big would set him up for the coming years but it was too good to be true.


    "So, do you want cash or would a transfer do?" A voice snapped him back to reality.


    "What?" Collins asked. He wanted to confirm he heard what he did.


    "I asked how I should send you the money... $2,500,000 was it?" Kyle repeated and the man nodded viciously.


    He wrote down his account number and it took a little over a minute for him to receive the alert of 2.5 million dollars.


    Kyle had done everything to begin his life, he was aware that this club could also provide him an escape.


    He couldn''t stay in his house 24/7, he had to act like a hardworking man so no one could ever question how his money was made.

 Chapter 53: Ella Is...!

    Kyle was glad that was sorted and had paid the sum of $2,500,000 to get things underway.


    He didn''t care about the amount he needed to spend because he could make it all back in the blink of an eye but he was beginning to realize that he wasn''t making use of the rebate system.


    He didn''t need to spend only on the girls in his harem to get a cashback return and this was why he was certain that Cassandra would fall for him.


    Kyle was essentially the perfect man, a millionaire with wits and a sense of humour.


    A woman''s security isn''t only guaranteed with him but he also has the power to make their heart flutter.


    Kyle had paid the Uber an extra amount to hang around the area so he didn''t need to wait too long for another to come here but Collins wanted to see the place he would be working on.


    Kyle dismissed the Uber, paying the man his due fees accumulated for waiting with a little extra on top so everyone was happy.


    He hopped in Collins'' truck, the destination was the bought-out shop.


    Kyle knew that Nate could watch over the process or at least keep an eye out to make sure nothing fishy was going on in his absence even though something told him that Nate wouldn''t be able to handle the task.


    He needed a professional to inspect the building after it had reached a certain stage.


    It didn''t take long for them to arrive, the truck felt like a monster that would swallow everything in its path but Kyle could feel a sense of relief wash over his shoulder.


    -


    Jane was uncomfortable with the way Mike had approached her to inquire about her relationship with Kyle. Only after she left the vicinity did she realize that Mike wasn''t asking out of concern but envy.


    It was clear by his reaction when he saw her hugging Kyle but the moment she remembered this scene, she couldn''t help but turn red.


    She arrived at her apartment, eager to offload the details of her day to her friend, Ella.


    However, Ella was fast asleep but who could blame her, considering she worked at night?


    She needed to get in as many hours a she could during the day.


    Jane''s heart dropped and she stared at the phone, motionless for a full minute without uttering a single word.


    She turned her head over to Ella in horror.


    "... Ella?" She called out but there was no response, Ella tried to open her mouth but her entire body was numb, almost paralyzed.


    Jane placed her hand on her and shook her lightly to see if she would respond but the searing heat emitting from her skin altered Jane that this wasn''t just Ella getting high.


    Whatever she took must have been a bad fix because there was no way it was supposed to do this to her.


    "ELLA!" Jane let out a desperate cry, flipping her friend over to see that her eyes were opened but not responsive.


    She was just staring off into the distance.


    -


    Jason was almost done with the inspection of the sight with Collins, Collins took measurements and did all the appropriate preparations for work to begin.


    The good news was that they didn''t need to tear down the building and start afresh so the foundation was already set even though the insides would completely be rearranged.


    Kyle was in the midst of a conversation with him when his phone rang.


    Kyle looked down at it and saw it was a call from Jane.


    "Hm... that''s strange," Kyle thought to himself but he couldn''t pick up because of his conversation with Collins. He had to give him his full concentration.


    But then it rang again, only then did Kyle know it must be urgent and the last thing he wanted was to be absent when she needed him the most.


    "Hello Jane, are you alright?"


    "S-Slow down. Ella is what?"


    Kyle was having difficulty listening but the look in his eyes soon changed when he heard what Jane had said.

 Chapter 54: Hospital.

    Kyle rushed to Jane in a heartbeat, he hailed a cab to take him there because there was no time to get home to grab the keys to his car.


    Jane had called the ambulance and they had taken Ella to the hospital.


    Kyle didn''t know the full details but hearing Jane cry made him feel anxious unlike when Calista shed tears.


    Maybe it was because of the gravity id the situation?


    Kyle arrived in the hospital soon after and rushed inside, he saw Jane in the waiting room.


    "Jane, are you alright?" Kyle asked, Jane tried her best to remain composed but she burst into tears the moment she saw Kyle.


    She hugged him tightly and Kyle knew he didn''t need to say another word, feeling Jane''s grip tighten as she cried into his chest.


    Kyle knew that something happened to Ella but he didn''t know what.


    But he was here now and wasn''t going to allow Jane to hurt alone, gently stroking her hair.


    "Breathe in, breathe out. Let it all out," Kyle whispered and Jane kept sobbing.


    She wanted to stop but it was like the faucet was broken, it just kept pouring.


    It took a good five minutes for Jane to compose herself, she took a step back but her eyes were bloodshot.


    That was to be expected with how much she had cried.


    "I-I''m so sorry for calling you here. I didn''t know who else to call," Jane apologized and this brought a sense of relief to Kyle.


    The fact that he was the first one to pop up in her head reminded him of the importance he held in her life.


    "I would have been mad if you didn''t, I will always be here for you Jane," Kyle reassured her.


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Jane''s Affection: 100%!]


    The cyan screen informed Kyle that he had maxed out Jane''s affection bar in less than a week.


    This warmed his heart because he no longer had to worry about increasing it but simply maintaining it.


    "T-Thank you so much," Jane whimpered.


    "Follow me," Kyle''s voice was soft and reassuring.


    Kyle knew he needed to act fast or Ella might either end up arrested or thrown to rehab.


    Rehab might be the best-case scenario because it would help her battle her addiction but Kyle spoke to her.


    She didn''t seem like an addict and they had been able to maintain that home, he was certain that it wasn''t on Jane''s income so there was a good chance that Jane would implode without Ella.


    Kyle couldn''t let this happen and Ella was shocked but embarrassed to see Kyle.


    "What are you doing here?" Ella questioned, looking at Kyle and then Jane.


    Jane couldn''t look her in the eyes because she was the one who called him here.


    "It is okay, I came to tell you that the doctor is going to call the police," Kyle revealed, shocking both women in the room but before it could escalate into them having panic attacks, Kyle continued.


    "There''s no need to panic. The doctor can''t report you to the police legally just because he found drugs in your system because it would break the code of doctor-patient trust..." Kyle reassured the women.


    " But he said he would call the police," Jane reminded Kyle.


    " He wouldn''t be telling us that piece of information if he was going to do it. He''s bluffing but I will handle it," Kyle was like a guardian angel and Ella could tell by the look in his eyes, that he wasn''t judging her.


    Kyle sighed, this wasn''t on his agenda for the door but this was a good chance to get solid with Ella.


    "They have


    been here before..." Kyle thought the doctor knew Jane.


    .


    .


    .


    A/N: I know, I know. We all want to see our MC conquer women and get his cock wet but how about we flesh out the story a little?


    Hang in there with me, I''m trying to give the characters some sort of depth.


    Invaluable in the long run.

 Chapter 55: Problem Solved.

    There had to be a reason why the Doctor threatened to involve the police despite the patient-doctor relationship.


    There also had to be a reason Jane gazed upon him with an aura of familiarity but Kyle knew he couldn''t ask these questions now.


    This was why he excused himself to find the doctor, he didn''t say much but after a short discussion.


    Kyle asked him for a final grace and that he would call the police himself should something like this repeat itself. Of course, he sweetened the deal with a substantial amount transferred into the doctor''s bank account.


    If doctors reported every drug abuse incident to the police, there would be no celebrities left on the streets telling Kyle that there was more to this than meets the eye.


    However, they didn''t need to worry about that as Kyle handled it.


    He returned to the room and gave the ladies a thumbs-up to confirm that he had it handled.


    "Thank you so much!" Jane exclaimed.


    "It was nothing... " Kyle responded but Ella was ashamed to look him in the eyes.


    She felt like she had disappointed him in some sense but Kyle''s eyes conveyed anything but disappointment.


    "Ella, I don''t want to come here again. Will you make me revisit a hospital because of you?" Kyle asked sternly. Jane was surprised by his tone, looking at Ella from the corner of her eyes.


    "No, you won''t. I''m sorry for bothering you all," Ella said.


    "Bother? Is that what you think this is?" Kyle requested with a raised brow.


    He sounded like a father scolding his child because something told Kyle that Ella didn''t have that growing up.


    "I don''t know what''s going on but if you''re ever in trouble or need help. You can always find me before pumping your system full of drugs, think of drugs as your last resort. Can you do that?" Kyle looked her right in the eyes when he said these things because he knew that these things wouldn''t just affect Ella, they would affect Jane as well.


    Kyle knew asking her to stop completely would be delusional because addiction was never stopped that easily but putting himself into the equation gave him a degree of control.


    Because the next time she needed a fix; it was Kyle she would call first.


    That beats asking her to stop it altogether.


    He had done enough for today and knew it was time to wrap it up.


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    Kyle''s bank balance kept reducing but Kyle was in no hurry. It was impossible for him to go broke with this system and he was so close to upgrading his system.


    He also had a date with the married woman but he wasn''t sure she was going to go through with it.


    Kyle noticed a pattern, this was the same thing he felt with Aiysha.


    When a younger guy finds an older woman attractive, it not only boosts the ego of those women but reminds them of a time long in the past.


    Who wouldn''t want to be young again?


    Even though Aiysha was a different case age only made her sexier so she never stopped receiving attention. If anything, she only received more.


    Cassandra on the other hand was different.


    And Kyle was going to test how different she was.


    He opened his Uber app and one arrived within a minute as the hospital was a hotspot.


    Kyle finally called it a day as he returned home.


    -


    Calista celebrated her victory, she was so happy but little did she know that this role wasn''t given to her because of her talent but because of Kyle''s growing influence.


    Ignorance is bliss and that was true in this situation but it was unlikely that the truth would make any difference to Calista.


    But Calista wondered what the dynamic between her and Lucas would be like now.


    Would he pretend like nothing happened or would he try again? He couldn''t try again if she didn''t put herself in the position to do that.


    Calista had no intentions of doing that because the official shooting starts next week but she was given a script to rehearse for her role as Rachel.

 Chapter 56: Let The Work Begin.

    That was all for the day, it came to an end and Kyle slept all through the night.


    He slept like a baby despite the nightmare he had earlier that day, Kyle had no memories of such a figure but for some reason, she was a recurring figure in his nightmare.


    He had a lot to do that day so he got up early, as early as 5 AM to do some stretches.


    Kyle had all the ability to become the richest man in the world but wouldn''t it be funny if he died because he wasn''t healthy enough to enjoy the wealth he had accumulated?


    Kyle realized that he needed to take his physical health seriously if he was going to live as long as he possibly could.


    Kyle knew that he had to enrol into a gym soon to get the most out of his body.


    He recalled everything that occurred the day before and knew that construction would begin on the store, he initially planned to get a construction supervisor but they weren''t starting from scratch so there was no need for that.


    Kyle decided to give Collins a try and gave him the freedom to bring his vision to life but what he was looking for the most today was Cassandra.


    He took a deep breath and freshened up, doing the usual hygienic routine to get him up to speed.


    Kyle realized how good he looked in the mirror in front of him, he had a Homelander moment for a brief second but before his narcissism could manifest, he peeled his eyes away from his reflection.


    Kyle picked up his phone to see if he had any messages but it was dry, to his utmost surprise but it didn''t bother him too much.


    Calista informed him about her win but he hasn''t heard from her since then.


    Kyle knew this was strange but there was nothing that could be done about it, as long as her affection bar hadn''t been affected he didn''t care what she did with her free time.


    "Lucas Rossini," Kyle remembered that name, he didn''t know why but curiosity set in.


    He wanted to know what kind of man he was and if he needed to worry about him.


    .If he made a move on Calista then there was no doubt that this was a habit that has developed over the years.


    They both walked to their respective cars, Kyle noticed Aiysha staring at them from the window.


    He noticed that she was at home a lot more but he didn''t pay much attention to her before that drive to her workplace.


    One could say him getting that car was what got him into this complicated situation but Kyle didn''t make it obvious that he had seen her.


    "You have a productive day now!" Jones screamed over from his car.


    "You too Mr. Jones!" Kye responded, equally enthusiastic.


    Jones pulled out of the driveway but Kyle followed suit soon after.


    One of the things they needed to add to this building was a secure parking lot.


    Kyle was surprised that no one had tried to steal his car yet but that wasn''t a concern of his because he could easily buy another one.


    He drove off to the site where his nightclub would soon be erected.


    Upon arriving, Kyle saw a full crew assembled already with all the materials they would need for this work. Kyle was impressed because it looked like work had already begun, which must mean that they came here around 5 AM or so, showing him that Collins was a man who didn''t take his job lightly.


    All the crew members were built like him, buff and strong as they emptied the store.


    "Hello Kyle," Collins greeted Kyle from his blindspot, startling him, Kyle quickly turned around and regained some distance between them.


    "Collins, I see you have already begun to work, I didn''t expect you to start so fast," Kyle said.


    "What can I say, when my employer tells me to start something right away, I start it right away," Collins responded with a reassuring smile.


    Kyle noticed that they were attempting to expand the building to take up more space, Ryder hadn''t used the plot of land efficiently and there was space to fit at least one more building.


    Or would it be more accurate to say that the person that Kyle bought it from hadn''t, it does take money to do these things so there was no surprise.


    Kyle watched his vision come to life, he was satisfied and realized that James might have found him yet another gem.

 Chapter 57: Cassey Or Cassandra

    Kyle stayed with Collins for an hour or so, watching the construction of his multipurpose nightclub; if this went well, he could have Ella perform here.


    Kyle knew this place would be a success because he planned to run it with no profit in mind, this meant that the prices would be marginally cheaper than his competitors.


    There was no way that people wouldn''t hop on any opportunity to save money so there was no reason to do more than needed.


    He wasn''t going to run it at a complete loss and this mode of operation would be for the first year only. After that, he would raise the prices but he would have an established customer base by then.


    "Well Collins, I have to go. It looks like my project is in good hands," Kyle said.


    Collins caught a glimpse of his car and wondered why he chose to use an Uber if he had such a sweet ride.


    "Sure thing boss man! We will have it done in no time," Collins reassured him.


    "I expect nothing less," Kyle responded with a smile before excusing himself. chapter-hosted-on-MVLeMpYr


    He walked to his car but before leaving, he knew he had to confirm with Cassandra if they were still on with their plans for the day.


    Kyle wanted to text her but decided to instead give her a call, she had a baby but there was no reason why she couldn''t hire a babysitter to look after her kid.


    She wasn''t going to be gone for long and if she had a husband then there was no reason why he should still be home and not at work.


    Kyle called her and it took only three rings for her to pick up like she was waiting for the call.


    "Hello Cassey?" Kyle began the conversation.


    [[Cassey here, how''re you Kyle?]] Cassandra asked.


    "I''m good but I will be better once I have my morning coffee..." Kyle responded, putting emphasis on coffee.


    [[It is fine, I can handle it. I will see you soon, Kyle.]] Cassandra responded before the call came to an abrupt end.


    Kyle had gotten the first stage out of the way but there was an energy shift, she not only sounded formal but she left no loophole for her to owe him any further.


    She said she would handle the transport felt like a rejection like she was establishing some sort of boundary that Kyle wasn''t allowed to cross.


    Kyle sighed, he thought this was going to be easy but he was beginning to realize that she would be a lot harder to crack than he realized.


    "Is this even worth it?" Kyle thought to himself but quickly pushed this thought out of his head.


    The harder it was, the less likely he was to think about Aiysha, it was perfect.


    -


    Kyle arrived at the coffee shop, it wasn''t far nor was it close to his place, they met halfway literally but he waited for Cassandra.


    She didn''t even share her trip or was she planning to drive here? Kyle didn''t care much about her mode of transportation as long as she came here.


    This was none of his business and Kyle realized that she was running late, checking his watch to see that she was approximately 30 minutes late already.


    "The hell..." Kyle thought to himself, he was getting visibly irritated because she could have just said no instead of wasting his time.


    Kyle was about to call it quits but before he could, a lady walked in, it was Cassandra.


    She had on different clothes than the one that Kyle had told her to wear instead opting for a similar style of dressing that she wore the first time they met.


    She was covered from head to toe with black shades, the only thing different was she didn''t have the kid with her.


    Kyle realized that she was taking back all the power she had given him and a hidden smirk creased his face because he found this fascinating.

 Chapter 58: Coffee.

    "Hello Kyle, I''m sorry I''m late. It was hard finding a babysitter at the last minute," Cassandra apologized, sitting on the opposite side of the table.


    "It is fine, I''m just glad you came..." Kyle responded.


    He gestured for the waitress to come over, and they did just that. They had already approached Kyle multiple times, but he told them he was waiting for someone.


    "For a minute, I thought you were going to stand me up," Kyle said, looking her right in the eyes but Cassandra didn''t break eye contact.


    "I just ran a little late, that is all," she responded once again, sounding distant. Kyle knew he was in for a long coffee date.


    They both ordered their coffee and the conversation that followed felt more like an interview.


    Kyle realized that she wasn''t giving him any room to woo her but this only made him want to try harder.


    He wanted to see if a woman could truly be faithful to her husband regardless of the circumstance, this was how he expected Aiysha to act with him but then again.


    Aiysha was a woman whose occupation strived on social interactions unlike Cassandra, who was a housewife and had no use for such skills.


    Kyle wasn''t going to bring this to her notice, he didn''t mind this to be honest because he knew he had a lot to learn from this interaction. discover-stories-on-MVLeMpYr


    He didn''t care if Cassandra stayed or went, he just wanted to screw her and the fact that she wasn''t in his harem meant he could treat her however he wished.


    They sipped their coffee, their conversation dangling on the surface but Kyle had an idea.


    "You know, I envy married people," Kyle said, this was a good leeway to break the small talk because even if she didn''t want to know, she was inclined to ask why but Kyle could tell she was curious to hear what he had to say.


    "You envy married people?" Cassandra asked, slightly surprised by this revelation.


    "I do, I do. You''re telling the world you have found your person. Everyone, this is the person I''m spending the rest of my life with," Kyle said, taking a sip from his coffee.


    She had a good time and Kyle displayed his maturity.


    The coffee date soon came to an end, Kyle walked out the door, holding the door for her.


    Cassandra walked out after him, laughing while they continued to talk.


    Kyle waited for her to enter her car, she drove there but she didn''t enter the car without hugging Kyle.


    He felt her soft breasts pressed against his chest, they were the softens pair he had felt in his entire life because it sank right in.


    Kyle''s hands lingered on her lower back but this was where something interesting happened, they hugged for a minute too long like with Kyle pulling her a little too close.


    She could feel his crotch pressed against her thigh but she managed to break away before things could escalate, clearing her throat.


    "We should do this again," Kyle said, smiling right at her.


    "I agree, I did have fun," Cassandra responded, turning around to get into her car.


    Kyle''s eyes naturally glanced at her buttocks, nothing beat the body of a well-developed woman.


    The fact that she was chubby meant her ass cheeks had some of that weight.


    She seemed to struggle with her car keys, struggling to twist them within the keyhole.


    But she felt something push up against her from behind, her ass pressed against something not only long but thick.


    "I-Is that...!" Cassandra''s thoughts ran wild but the reason for this was because Kyle decided to help her try to open her car, she could have moved away the moment she felt it pressed against her but she stayed still.


    "There you go," Kyle whispered in her ear the moment he helped her unlock her car.


    This wasn''t cheating, was it? Cassandra knew at that moment that she could no longer see this man, he was dangerous.

 Chapter 59: C-Calista, You Bitch...!

    Kyle smiled as she pulled off the driveway, he knew that those final moments would ultimately shape her thoughts for the day.


    She would recall this very moment to the point of obsession but there was a chance that she wouldn''t after Kyle heard her views about love.


    "Well Cassey, do you have your missing piece?" Kyle muttered under his breath.


    She also paid for her own coffee, so one could argue that this wasn''t a date. Otherwise, she would have allowed Kyle to cover the bills but instead opted to spend her own money.


    Kyle respected that, she wished to show him that she could take care of herself, a statement.


    Kyle entered his car and drove off. Even though he didn''t have to go, his destination was the hospital. He knew that this would ensure that he had a good relationship with Ella, but on his way there, a call came through his phone.


    Kyle picked up, it wasn''t advised to pick up the phone while driving but Kyle wasn''t just any driver. It wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say he is the best driver in the world right now.


    It was Calista and she wanted to meet up, he was aware that her adrenaline was still high from the movie role she had gotten and wished to celebrate with him.


    Kyle didn''t know if he should ignore her and proceed with his initial plan but the truth was, this was a good chance to max out her affection bar and level up his system.


    It could be today, Kyle heaved a sigh but it wasn''t one of exhaustion but irritation.


    He didn''t particularly like Calista but he had no choice in this matter. Maybe he should reveal that he was the one who orchestrated everything and she wasn''t here because of her talent?


    A reminder that she would be nothing without him, Kyle reluctantly changed his destination and headed to Calista''s place.


    A place he had never been to before but seeing as she had been to his, this was only fitting.


    He tore through the street like he was eager to crash his car but this was him enjoying himself.


    His life was going well but there was one thing that he couldn''t shake, it was the nightmare he had that day.


    Maybe if he couldn''t recall everything, then he would have forgotten about the dream.


    A quick look at the paper allowed him to understand this was some sort of consent form.


    "It would make me very happy if you consent," Calista said, handing him a pen while sitting beside him with her hand moving up his thigh.


    "A BDSM consent form? That explains how she''s so good," Kyle thought but he had no qualms with this, what was the worst that could happen even though he didn''t have any experience with the act itself?


    He has watched a few videos regarding this but details in the form that one would otherwise have missed, Kyle comprehended everything.


    It had a no-disclosure clause which worked for him but also worried him because he had no idea what Calista planned to do if she had such a rule in the contract.


    But keeping it a secret, was a plus because the last thing he needed was what he did in the bedroom becoming public knowledge.


    He wasn''t some degenerate or pornstar so he didn''t think too much about this as he signed the paper.


    If anything, it would save him the stress in the future because he planned to get a copy of that document as soon as possible.


    "I trust you and I''m willing to take this step with you too, Calista..." Kyle responded with a warm smile.


    [[Updated in affection bar!]]


    [[Calista''s affection: 99!]]


    Kyle kissed his teeth silently, he was so close and he wondered what the fuck was holding the last 1%.


    Calista sprung to her feet immediately to keep the paper somewhere safe, only returning with the wine and two glass cups.


    "Now, we can truly celebrate!" Calista said while pouring him a glass of wine.


    Kyle took a sip from the glass but it had a weird taste.


    "What?" Kyle thought to himself but before he could do much else, his body soon became numb, falling back first into the couch. He could barely retain consciousness but at that moment, he came to realise how crazy the woman before him was.


    "T-This bitch... She drugged me?!"

 Chapter 60: Ritual? [+18]

    Kyle lost consciousness and he instantly regretted signing whatever form she had drawn up.


    Kyle didn''t know what she had in store but this was unacceptable because it left him in a vulnerable position but his eyes slowly woke up.


    Kyle could feel something around his wrists and hands but that wasn''t the most concerning thing, he had no clothes on.


    Kyle''s eyes were soon able to assimilate his environment but Calista was nowhere in sight.


    He realized that if she decided to record this, it could serve as good blackmail material when Kyle became someone.


    Kyle couldn''t believe he lowered his guard but that was on him, the paper he signed meant he could take legal actions but that wasn''t all.


    That paper also worked to his advantage, he was cuffed to the bed, his hands above his head with his legs bound to with rope.


    This was no doubt sex play but Kyle had little to no experience so he didn''t know how to respond to it but drugging him was a no-no.


    "Calista...?" Kyle called and only then did she come into sight but she had on a weird mask however Kyle knew it was her thanks to the temple that was her body.


    She was no longer dressed in the transparent lingerie she had on previously but a weird set of clothing.


    She had on a choker but what took Kyle off guard was the set of clothing she had on.


    She had on a latex skirt that barely covered her butt cheeks with a shirt tied at the torso to leave her stomach exposed.


    Calista didn''t say a word but Kyle didn''t like where this was going. He tried to break free from the cuffs but he couldn''t, however, the ropes around his legs didn''t loosen as well.


    "What''s wrong with my body, I can barely think," Kyle thought, he had a throbbing erection, and that was where all the blood was being redirected.


    She had not only given him something to knock him out but also to boost his libido.


    Kyle was beginning to question if that was truly Calista behind that mask, was this some sort of weird ritual?


    He looked around and saw there was no one else in the room.


    She made another cut but it was on her areola this time, slowly lowering her chest for Kyle to suck on it.


    Kyle stuck out his tongue and placed it around her nipple.


    "Mmhhmm~"


    That was the only confirmation he needed to know this was Calista, that familiar moan he had heard so many times. She began to touch herself with her nipple in Kyle''s mouth, running her fingers along her clit.


    The taste of iron lingered on his tongue but it was almost like this awakened something primal in him.


    Kyle couldn''t explain it but he wanted more blood, one would think he was Dracula Tepes because he sunk his teeth into her nipple.


    "... N-Not so hard~" Calista had done well not to talk until now had broken character.


    Kyle''s tongue, danced around her nipple before he sucked it like a vacuum.


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    She reached for his balls and began to massage them, Kyle felt her juices dripping down his torso.


    Whatever she gave him, she either took it herself or this was doing something to her.


    "I-I knew you were the one... I knew I was ri~" She couldn''t complete her sentence because the pleasure that shot up her spine made her mind go blank.


    Kyle was sucking her tit like he wanted to rip it off her chest and it must have been the adrenaline but he managed to break free from the cuffs.


    These weren''t actual cuffs but sex cuffs so it wasn''t as secure as regular cuffs.


    "You fucking bitch...!" Kyle cussed out, grabbing her by the neck and throwing her off him.


    He quickly used his free hand to loosen the other cuff that bound his other hand.


    Calista was confused by his reaction and quickly tried to gain some distance between them but Kyle grabbed her by the ankle to trip her.


    "Where do you think you''re going? We''re just getting started!" Kyle warned with a sinister grin.

 Chapter 61: Damn Tease [18+]

    Kyle flipped the table and Calista was now on the receiving end, Kyle knew that this woman had other plans for him even if he didn''t consent to them but then again, he didn''t complain about it.


    Kyle was so close to maxing out her affection bar so he thought it was something that he could endure but if blood was built up like that in his cock for too long, he risked losing it all together.


    He noticed he couldn''t remove it, it had some combination code attached.


    Kyle couldn''t believe it but the smirk on Calista''s face could be seen beneath her mask.


    "I see what you did," Kyle muttered.


    She considered this scenario because this restricted what Kyle could do even while free.


    He could go to the hospital but that would make for awkward stares and questions.


    More importantly, it would teach Calista that she could get away with such things, he couldn''t have that.


    "What is the code?" Kyle questioned, trapping Calista beneath his body weight.


    "I wonder what it is..." Calista responded in a mocking tone, Kyle kissed his teeth in irritation.


    He didn''t know what was going on with her but knife play wasn''t something you ambush someone with, that was on the extreme side and he wasn''t comfortable with it.


    "This isn''t the time, Calista..." Kyle responded, his hands tightening around her wrists, the pressure threatening to crush the bones in them.


    Calista, however, showed Kyle that was skilled in some self-defence because before Kyle knew it, he was the one on the ground.


    "I didn''t know you were so strong~" Calista teased him but before Kyle could say or do anything, she removed the cockring that held his member captive.


    It was still extremely sensitive but the numbness was slowly fading and Kyle could feel it returning to life.


    But the blood trapped needed to be expelled and there was only one way to do that right now.


    Calista looked at the bed and realized that the cuffs were missing but before she could react.


    Kyle dug his tongue right inside her, thrashing every inch within and this was when Calista bit her lips with her eyes rolling to the back of her head simultaneously.


    Calista''s legs began to twitch, she was about to have a powerful orgasm and Kyle had only just stuck his tongue in but he was reaching places he shouldn''t be reaching.


    The fact that his tongue could twist and bend made it all the better.


    Kyle noticed her trying to reach for his head to push him in deeper but in that position, it was impossible.


    He could feel the sensation return to his cock but it wasn''t time to stick it in her, not yet.


    But she tasted so good, her fluids lingered at the tip of his tongue as he twirled it in a circular motion while inside her.


    "Y-You''re so deep!~" Calista moaned, her buttocks were already red from the previous spanking but Kyle already established she was a sadist.


    This was why she kept on disobeying him all so she would be spanked but Kyle was getting a kick out of it as well so he didn''t care about it.


    But once again, Calista was about to melt and just as she was about to let loose, Kyle removed his tongue leaving the hole vacant and throbbing.


    Begging for something to fill it but he knew this was just the beginning. read-on-MVLeMpYr


    The consent form had allowed him to push past his boundaries and the fact that Calista hadn''t used her safe word meant that he was still operating within the confines of her boundaries.


    "How bad do you want it?" Kyle asked, running his finger up and down her clit, her body squirming with each stroke.


    "I-I wan-!~" Calista was interrupted by a loud smack on her buttocks, biting her lower lips as it came out as muffled cries.


    "How bad do you want it?" Kyle asked once again. He was expecting his question to be answered directly.


    "YOUR DICK!~"


    "P-PLEASE GIVE IT TO ME!~"


    Calista begged like a mindless sex toy and Kyle chuckled, his balls were heavy.


    Kyle knew if he was to cum right now, it would be able to fill up a bucket, an obvious exaggeration but he was going to make Calista pay.

 Chapter 62: System Level Up! [18+]

    Kyle held his cock in his hand and slapped it at the slit but Calista quickly readjusted her hips before plunging it down on Kyle''s cock.


    He wanted to tease her a bit more but the way her inner walls coiled around it, it was like it never wanted to let it go.


    Kyle tried to pull out, but the vacuum force that opposed him was great, and he couldn''t fight the pleasure.


    The fact that his cock had been overstimulated for hours meant that he was about to nut at any moment, even the slightest thrust.


    Kyle tried to back away but the way she threw her ass back made this an impossible task so all he could do was meet her mid-stroke.


    It was time to see who would tap out first, Kyle pulled her back, hitting all the angles within her.


    "N-No... N-Not so rough or I will...!~" Calista''s eyes rolled to the back of her head, drooling like a wild animal.


    A loud smack once again kept her mouth shut but this time, the sound was heard more frequently.


    Kyle kept spanking her as he simultaneously fucked her, one hand on her ass, the other pulling her hair.


    "God, your pussy feels so fucking good!" Kyle complimented her and she tightened up the moment she heard this.


    "It is all yours!~" Calista''s mind was blank, all she could think about was dick and Kyle was giving her everything she wanted.


    Kyle recalled what she told him that day about a man making advances on her, he didn''t have any emotional attachment but the thought that someone dared think of touching what belonged to him was provoking.


    Kyle needed to imprint himself on her body, he needed to make her body respond only to him.


    "That''s right, you belong to me, Calista. Don''t you ever fucking forget that..." Kyle barked, putting his hand on her back, pushing it to the ground while her ass remained elevated and his hands around her slender waist.


    Kyle grabbed it tightly as he began to fuck her even more aggressively.


    "W-Wait-!~" The fact that he has been edging Calista made her extremely sensitive.


    Each stroke felt like she could have an orgasm but she had to mentally restrain herself because if Kyle felt like she was close to it, he would stop and that was the last thing she wanted.


    Kyle couldn''t believe the pleasure building up within his balls, he was so close to cumming but he didn''t want to give Calista that satisfaction.


    "T-Tell me...~" Calista muttered but she wasn''t able to finish her sentence.


    Kyle didn''t let up with his strokes, it only got harder and far more aggressive.


    He didn''t care about anything at that moment but he wanted to hear what she had to say.


    This was the only reason his strokes slowed, she was out of breath and could barely speak through the moans.


    "T-Tell me you love me!~" Calista whimpered, her voice cracking and this took Kyle by surprise.


    He felt nothing for her but he didn''t hate her per se because, without her ploy to ruin his life, he would never have activated his system.


    There was no way that Kyle was ever going to spend $1,000 on a lady when he could barely afford rent so this was fate.


    He was no longer a child but he retained his current appearance, Kyle couldn''t believe it but he recalled every single thing.


    A dream was meant to be an escape from reality but Kyle didn''t have this luxury.


    He quickly rushed to the bench to check if the lady he had seen there previously was present but he met no one.


    "Where did she go?" Kyle thought to himself, one would think a person has more control over their dreams but Kyle felt like a stranger here.


    "WHERE ARE YOU!?" Kyle screamed at the top of his lungs but all he heard were echoes of his voice. see-MVLeMpYr-for-more


    He felt uneasy, his breathing became heavy and fear crept up on him, Kyle couldn''t understand what was going on.


    "Wait!" A thought came into his head, Kyle never thought about this until now and that was if he could use his system in this world.


    "System! Respond if you can hear me," Kyle called out. Even if this was his dream, it was still part of his reality and as such, the system should be accessible to him in this world.


    This would be an ideal time to initiate the lottery draw but Kyle got no response to this request.


    "Damn it! Initiate the draw!" Kyle screamed but once again, he got no response.


    "I must be losing my mind, why did I think this would work?" Kyle''s face palmed himself with a look of disbelief.


    He couldn''t believe that he thought this would work, it was a dream and thus, wasn''t real.


    "... K... Y... L... E?" A voice called out, Kyle turned around immediately but he saw nothing.


    There was no doubt that this was the voice of a woman.


    "Who is there!?" Kyle screamed at the top of his lungs but there was no response.


    "KYLE!" The voice rang right behind her and Kyle felt this immense fear swell up him.


    Something told him that if he turned back, he would die.


    "WHY?!" A scream echoed and that was when his eyes shot open, Calista was still passed out beside him but this nightmare jolted him awake.


    Kyle''s breathing was heavy as immense fear lingered in his heart, he remembered every single thing; including the fear he felt.


    Kyle knew he needed some fresh air, it couldn''t be helped considering the thoughts in his head.


    He walked out of the room, he didn''t wish to snoop but he wanted to see what kind of place she had so walked around.


    Kyle couldn''t snoop around for too long because the doorbell rang, Kyle knew it wasn''t in his place to answer but Calista was out of it after that session so there was no way in hell she was going to hear the doorbell.


    Kyle thought about answering but quickly pushed that thought out of his head, the last thing he needed was for someone to associate him with Calista even though she made a good accessory.


    "Maybe I should just see who it is..." Kyle thought. After all, he could do that without opening the door thanks to the peephole on it.


    But what Kyle saw made his heart sink because this was no doubt the...


    "... Police!?"

 Chapter 63: ... Police?

    Kyle didn''t know what the police were doing here but it would be suspicious if he were the one that answered the door.


    Kyle knew they couldn''t break in without a warrant and quickly tip-toed back to Calista, how awkward would it be if she took her last breath?


    How would he even explain the situation? Calista died because she couldn''t handle his cock?


    That sounds absurd to the point that even Kyle wouldn''t believe himself.


    But a sigh of relief escaped his lips, he confirmed that Calista was still breathing. There was no telling what awaited him, but he wondered if she was the one who had called the police.


    It would make no sense for her to do so unless all of this were a set-up.


    The current situation didn''t look good and if they were to see her state, she could easily act as an abuse victim and with the signed document not in his possession, all he had were his words.


    "The fuck?" Kyle thought. The doorbell rang a couple of times before they gave up.


    Kyle wanted to get the hell out of there but he noticed that the police were loitering around.


    They didn''t leave but another patrol car instead joined them.


    At that moment, he realized he had to wake Calista up, he rushed to her side and shook her awake.


    She was drooling, in another world, and it took her a minute or two to recalibrate with Kyle waiting for her to go through the motion.


    "... Kyle?" Calista muttered, rubbing her eyes.


    "You have a guest," Kyle informed her but the look of surprise on her face showed that she wasn''t expecting anyone.


    "I wonder who it could be?" Calista thought to herself but Kyle didn''t care about this.


    She was an actress so this could all be an act even though she was a shitty one.


    He ate something at her place before ultimately leaving the area, there was no reason to stay any longer and Calista knew he had work to do but before Kyle left, he needed to say.


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    "You know, Calista. I never thought we''d reach this far but I''m glad we met," Kyle fed her fantasy of a relationship but he didn''t expect anything from her.


    This experience was another reminder of why he needed to keep Calista, she would help him make up for his lack of sexual experience.


    This was an invaluable tool if he was going to keep the women in his harem faithful to him.


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    Kyle knew that with available harem slots, he had to be careful because there was no telling who would be inscribed into it.


    The last thing he needed was another Calista situation where he had no control over who entered his harem.


    Kyle hit the gas pedal and arrived at the construction site in no time, partly expecting the workers to either be slacking off or taking a break but they were working just as hard as he had left them.


    He noticed that the store had already begun its altering stage and Kyle was content with what he saw.


    "You''re back?" Collins said. Kyle looked over his shoulder and saw that he was drenched in sweat.


    He wasn''t just observing the workers, he was partaking in the construction, something he didn''t need to do.


    "Damn, I need to hit the gym," Kyle thought the moment he saw Collins'' muscles glistening in sweat, he needed to get not just his money up but his physical body as well.


    "You guys work fast..." Kyle said and Collins chuckled at this compliment.


    "We do and at this rate, you should have your nightclub in a week because my boys are eager to get this work done with. It has been a while since they have had a project this big," Collins responded.


    "If you do a good job, I would be more than willing to pay extra fees to show my appreciation," Kyle encouraged him, this was to dissuade him from cutting corners.


    And that would be enough for Collins even if he was going to do a good job regardless of this offer because he knew the power of referral.

 Chapter 64: An Unexpected Visitor.

    Jane remained in the hospital with Ella, she took a day off from work to make sure that her best friend was alright because she knew that Ella needed all the support she could muster if she wasn''t going to relapse.


    The fact that she turned to drugs without speaking to Jane first made Jane feel bad but she couldn''t make this about her as there was a chance that it had nothing to do with her to begin with.


    Jane didn''t know what her friend was going through and didn''t bother asking because if it was something that Ella wished for her to know, she would have told her.


    Jane had no intention of forcing it out of her because there were certain battles one needed to conquer before they could talk about it, this was one of those.


    The doctor already informed them that she should be good to go home today.


    Jane couldn''t sleep and remained awake beside her sleeping friend, Ella was getting the drugs pumped out of her system and thankfully, this didn''t have any adverse effects.


    "Hey..." Jane greeted a just waking Ella, Ella was getting a lot of sleep in. She couldn''t share what was bothering her with Jane or it would ruin Jane''s absolute trust in her or at least that''s what she thought but maybe she didn''t have to.


    The fact that she went behind her back to talk to Kyle was proof of how desperate she was.


    "Girl, you look like shit," Ella informed Jane and Jane couldn''t help but chuckle.


    "You''re one to talk," Jane responded but silence followed soon after.


    "Look Jane... I''m so-!" Ella was cut off by her friend before she could complete those words.


    " It is fine... No, maybe it isn''t and that''s fine. You don''t have to pretend to be alright, you never have to pretend," Jane said, pausing briefly as she held Ella''s hand.


    "Good or bad, I will always be there for you but don''t deny me the honour of that, that''s all I ask. I will sit in the mud with you but we do it together even if you cannot tell me what it is," Jane said but the usually put together Ella couldn''t stay strong anymore.


    She broke down in tears but it wasn''t just her as Jane followed suit.


    "Damn it! When did you become so good with words," Ella sobbed but Jane couldn''t verbalize a response.


    She didn''t need to, at this moment Ella knew she had taken the wrong approach.


    She still viewed Jane as someone she needed to take care of but Jane was no longer an incapable lady that couldn''t handle herself.


    Mike handed her the flowers and she immediately placed them on the side of the table as she watched him redirect his focus on Jane.


    "You see what he''s doing... Right, Jane?" Ella thought to herself, Mike was about to prey on her vulnerability.


    It might look harmless now but there was no telling what effect this would have in the long run.


    But before things could go any further, the most unexpected thing happened.


    "Well, well, well. What do we have here?" A lady said.


    Ella''s eyes widened in horror as she subconsciously sat up from her bed.


    Mike''s attention completely shifted from Jane, focusing on the new specimen that just walked in. MVLeMpYr-original-content


    She had on black lipsticks, if you thought Ella looked attractive, this woman was an upgraded version of her.


    "S-sister!?" Ella coughed out and Mike couldn''t believe how many beautiful women were in a room.


    Jane grabbed Mike by the arm, startling the much bigger man as she guided him out of the room.


    "Good to see you, Jane..." The majestic lady greeted but judging from Jane''s facial terrified expression.


    The feeling wasn''t mutual.


    "S-Same here, Cleopatra," Jane spoke like something was stuck in her throat but nonetheless.


    This begged the question, who was Cleopatra and why was she here?


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 Chapter 65: Dude...

    Ella was in the room with Cleopatra and Jane kept Mine out.


    Cleopatra and Ella didn''t have a good relationship which was why everyone was surprised that she was here.


    "Who was that?" Mike questioned. She had pale skin, like a corpse walking around, unlike Ella''s skin.


    This made it hard for anyone not to notice her and Mike was a victim of that but then again, Mike was a man that had wandering eyes.


    "That''s Cleopatra. Ella''s older sister," Jane responded, not thinking too much about his question as she didn''t care if he was interested in her or not.


    Cleopatra was far from a kind woman and it is believed she had a hand in her sister''s drug addiction.


    This was bad, the last thing they needed was her presence because Ella wasn''t in the right frame of mind. Cleopatra always brought out the worst in her younger sister.


    This had the potential to undo everything Ella worked so hard to accomplish.


    "I''m just glad you''re okay, Jane," Mike chimed in prompting Jane to flash him a smile.


    "I''m thankful that you came, that was considerate of you. You''re a good friend, Mike," Jane was quick to remind him of what he was to her.


    She didn''t want any lines blurred so there wouldn''t be any misinterpretation.


    "Friend, huh?" Mike thought to himself but he knew this was a temporary label or at least that''s what he truly believed.


    He moved in to hug Jane but from his peripheral vision, he caught a glimpse of someone staring right at them.


    There was something familiar about this figure, Mike turned his head to look in that direction only to see Kyle standing there with a mocking smirk on his face like he knew exactly what Mike was thinking.


    When the hell did he get here? He had no idea but he saw this as an opportunity to cause a rift in his relationship with Jane as he continued with his hug.


    Kyle didn''t attempt to do anything and simply watched, he wasn''t one to get jealous of such trivial things but Jane didn''t reciprocate his hug.


    She awkwardly backed away, confused as to why he was trying to hug her in the first place.


    "W-What are you doing...?" Jane questioned with an uneasy smile on her face.


    "I just wanted to comfort you," Mike responded but at that moment, Jane saw Kyle and her face immediately brightened up.


    "... Kyle!?" Jane exclaimed.


    "I wanted to surprise you but it looks like you had company so I didn''t want to impose," Kyle responded before spreading his arms apart.


    Kyle didn''t need to stay long at the construction site because Collins had everything under control.


    "Miss me?" Kyle asked and without saying a word, Jane ran into his arms.


    Kyle knew that Mike wanted her, he couldn''t blame him because Jane was like a blank canvas that was yet to be imprinted.


    There was no relationship trauma so he didn''t need to worry about what an ex did or didn''t do.


    She hugged him tightly and Kyle''s mocking smile remained on his face, looking right at Mike.


    "Her sister? Shouldn''t that be a good thing?" Kyle asked but the look on Jane''s face gave him his answer.


    "I guess not," Kyle answered himself.


    Family was not always the solution, family often times were poisoned appendages you needed to sever to survive. Maybe that was the case with Ella.


    But Ella wasn''t his responsibility, Jane was.


    "Have you eaten?" Kyle asked her but Jane shook her head to deny this.


    "You should also take care of yourself or she would only end up worrying about you. How about it? Let''s go get something to eat," Kyle suggested.


    Ella was with her sister, he didn''t know of their relationship but Jane needed to also look after herself.


    Jane was hesitant, glancing multiple times in the direction where Ella''s room was stationed.


    "It is fine if you don''t want to go, I could always get you something," Kyle suggested but Jane shook her head.


    He was right, she needed to get something to eat and she could use this opportunity to get something for Ella to eat as well.


    Kyle extended his arm and she grabbed it, her face flushed red. Kyle found it cute that he still had this effect on her even after they had kissed.


    -


    Mike was enraged, he couldn''t believe that Kyle made him look so stupid.


    How was Jane attracted to him? He was so arrogant.


    He would have said it was because of his money but he knew that Jane wasn''t that kind of girl.


    If anything, the money would make the relationship more complicated.


    He recalled his earlier conversation with Jane when they first met, she was never one to be wooed by a display of wealth.


    He watched men approach her and fail, men that had money to burn and this was part of the reason he wanted her.


    She was one of a kind, a lady who believed in hard work rather than being taken care of so what was it about Kyle?


    There had to be something wrong with this man, no one could be this perfect but all of this didn''t matter to him. All that mattered was getting Jane.


    It was no longer just a thing of affection but pride, he could t wait to see the look on Kyle''s face when he got Jane to do what she was doing with him.


    Mike waited outside the hospital like a sociopath, he had taken the day off so there was no need to worry about going to work.


    He didn''t have to wait long because he saw Jane and Kyle exiting the hospital.


    Seeing that only infuriated him but he noticed that they were walking on foot and thus, made it possible for him to follow them.


    There was no need for Kyle to use his car considering the place they were going to was just down the street.


    Mike stalked them but his eyes weren''t on Jane, they were on Kyle.

 Chapter 66: The Past 1/2

    Kyle took Jane to a nearby restaurant and he allowed her to order anything she wanted even though she was still being considerate as she didn''t want to be a financial burden to him.


    Kyle found this cute and he noticed that Jane was a lot freer around him, she was no longer stiff.


    She ordered hash browns, consisting of finely julienned potatoes that have been fried until golden brown with a glass of juice at the side.


    Kyle ordered exactly what she was having because he wanted to try something different, pancakes were his usual go to but he wanted what she was having.


    "Jane, how are you truly holding up?" Kyle began the conversation.


    "If I''m being honest, I don''t know... Ella has been struggling for years but I thought the worst was over," Jane was opening up, and Kyle knew this was his chance to get to know Jane.


    He knew nothing about her and this was his chance to gather crucial information.


    "I-I''m sorry, I didn''t mean to bother you with my mess," Jane quickly apologized but Kyle wondered why people always did this.


    They were on the verge of opening up only to apologize for doing so as if they were putting the listener on the spot. They would be more prone to give them their full attention if presented in such a manner.


    "If you can''t talk to me then you might as well be mute," Kyle teased, he had to laugh at the end of this sentence or there was a chance that it would be taken wrongly.


    Jane gave him a reassuring smile before taking a deep breath, she realized that Kyle was a person she could give her soul to.


    She had feelings for him and it went beyond a mere crush and she was willing to take this risk with him.


    "This is how it goes..." Jane began.


    -


    A young girl in her mid-teens had on braces but she was seated in the toilet, sobbing.


    Her school uniform was wet with her broken glasses shattered on the ground in front of her.


    There was no doubt that she would attract attention but that was about it, no one dared laugh because Ella was with her.


    Jane couldn''t see clearly but the moment she heard laughter in the distance, she forcefully stopped in her tracks.


    "What are you doing?" Ella asked but Jane didn''t say a word.


    She thought Ella was setting her up and didn''t want another beating but Ella began to drag her forcefully.


    They soon came into view of the girls and Jane hid behind Ella.


    "Hey!" Ella screamed and the girls turned to her, they were three in number but even they looked alarmed when they saw Ella.


    Ella had a nickname within the school and that was "The Blood Sucking Witch".


    She absorbed the blood of those she beat and that''s why her hair was so red so naturally, everyone knew she was trouble but she was outnumbered and on probation.


    These girls knew it and that was the only reason they confronted her.


    "What do you want bitch? You found a stray puppy to protect?" One of the girls teased her.


    "Hm... " Ella muttered as she examined the uniform they had on closely.


    "Okay, yours will do," Ella said before approaching the girl that had just spoken but the leader of the clique stepped right in front of her.


    "Are you stupid or som-!" A roundhouse kick to the side of the head sent the bigger girl flying.


    " I wasn''t talking to you," Ella said and the other two girls immediately surrendered because if she could do this to their leader, there was no telling what she would do to them.


    She got the girl out of her uniform in the hallway for all to see and measured it up against Jane.


    Jane couldn''t see what had happened due to her blurry vision but she had an idea.


    "Remember, if anyone asks, she fell... T for thanks," Ella said to the girls despite witnesses being present, she knew that everyone was tired of these girls and if anything, she was doing them all a favour.

 Chapter 67: The Past 2/2

    This was the beginning of Ella and Jane''s friendship. They became inseparable after that day, and no one dared mess with Jane as long as Ella was around.


    She couldn''t be expelled from the school because her parents were big contributors to its development.


    Ella didn''t come from a middle-class home.


    On the contrary, her family was quite wealthy, and they sent her to an all-girls school to straighten her behaviour because her parents considered rock music devil music.


    Meanwhile, Cleopatra was the treasure in their parents'' eyes because she wasn''t shipped off to some faraway reform school.


    She attended the most prestigious schools around the world to not only give her exposure but also train her on basic etiquette to represent the family properly.


    Ella was the black sheep but she didn''t care about this, she knew that she wouldn''t be able to find her path as long as she remained under her parents'' thumb.


    But the final straw was her expulsion from the school, there were only so many times they could turn the other cheek and around that time, Ella was disowned by her parents.


    However, they didn''t leave her stranded, she might be a rebel but they still loved her in their own twisted way and gave her a fixed amount of money for her to get by.


    This was how she got into college and luckily for her, she was in the same college and room as Jane.


    But this was where her spiral began, Ella found it difficult to find her way in college.


    College granted her a certain level of freedom she had never experienced in her life, there were essentially no rules and she could live as she deemed fit.


    Ella, who had been sheltered all her life until now, went loose.


    "College was the place to experience" or so they said, and that was how her relationship with drugs began.


    It started with weed but it slowly evolved into harder drugs, Jane didn''t know what to do.


    She was still a timid lady that was scared of Ella so she watched Ella spiral out of control.


    This continued throughout her sophomore year but it got bad to the point she had to be admitted into a hospital temporarily but that didn''t do anything.


    She went right back to her habits with her grades plummeting into the ground.


    Jane and Ella were admitted to the hospital and this was their first meeting with the doctor.


    Jane was timid and never spoke to Ella but she stood up for Ella for the first time, this was the first time that Ella had had anyone stand up for her.


    Ella realized that her decision didn''t just affect her but Jane as well giving her a new sense of responsibility.


    That was the last time that Ella did any form of drugs until now.


    -


    Kyle was astonished by this story, he expected some teenage angst but this was a bond he couldn''t have foreseen.


    And Jane standing up for Ella? This Jane?


    That told him how important Ella was to her and Kyle couldn''t contain his smile.


    "God, that was intense," Kyle muttered, he didn''t know why it pulled at his heartstrings the way it did. Kyle couldn''t help but feel a sort of familiarity with the story he had been told.


    "A-Are you crying?" Jane questioned but Kyle was confused about what she meant but she was right.


    A teardrop had escaped his right eye despite it not being teary prior.


    Kyle wiped it up but he also didn''t make a big deal out of it.


    "I guess your story moved me more than I thought," Kyle said with a smile and this gave Jane a feeling of comfort, it was like he had momentarily connected with her emotional wavelength and felt exactly what she did.


    "Do you have anyone important to you, Kyle?" Jane asked but Kyle couldn''t give a direct answer.


    "I don''t know..."


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    [See A/N Below]

 Chapter 68: I WIll Fucking Kill You.

    Kyle found it strange, but this conversation didn''t go as planned¡ªnot by a long shot¡ªbut he couldn''t complain.


    He didn''t understand how something so insignificant affected him. There was no reason for this to have such an effect on him, but Kyle was beginning to realize that he might have to revisit his past.


    "There we go, all done," Kyle said, diverting attention from the current conversation.


    The waiter came over for the bills to be paid but Jane took the check before Kyle could get it.


    "What are you doing?" Kyle asked with a polite smile on his face but Jane was confused as to why he was asking such a question when it was clear.


    "I''m paying for our meal," Jane said with a nervous chuckle and Kyle simply smiled.


    He wasn''t about to make her feel bad for something most women didn''t do, if anything this was another reason as to why she was special.


    "I took you for a treat and I''m the one being treated..." Kyle said but Jane flushed red. She took this as a compliment because she didn''t know it would be such a big deal.


    She got something for Ella and they were on their way, Kyle held her much smaller hands in his and they got a few stares from people around them.


    Jane wanted the ground to swallow up and take her in but she loved the feeling of being seen with Kyle. It was like he was showing the whole world that she belonged to him but Kyle noticed something was off.


    "Hmmm..." He thought to himself but he wasn''t going to tell her about it and instead, allowed her to go into the hospital but he didn''t go in.


    Kyle noticed that someone was following them and knew it was up to him to nip it in the bud.


    With a swift turn, he caught Mike staring right at him.


    Mike tried to avert his gaze but to no avail, Kyle already spotted him.


    He didn''t know if Kyle was joking but judging from the look in his eyes, something told him he wasn''t.


    "I''m just kidding, I''m just kidding," Kyle quickly downplayed it but Mike wasn''t sure it was a bluff.


    "Y-You are a crazy man," Mike stuttered before regaining his composure.


    "Now that''s not very nice," Kyle responded with an over-the-top facial expression but he hoped that this would be enough to dissuade Mike from doing whatever it was he was doing.


    He wanted to see how Ella''s sister looked, there was something chaotic about that family that struck a resonance but if it was what Jane said, then it was only a matter of time before Ella relapsed.


    Jane was no longer a strong enough anchor to keep her sober otherwise she would have never done what she did.


    Kyle knew he couldn''t let her know about this as he knew it would break her but this was why he was going to help Ella establish a new anchor.


    The anchor wasn''t going to be him, it was going to be her career, the career he was going to help her build with his influence.


    Kyle knew he could make it happen, if he could get Calista on television then Ella would be a piece of cake but he had to hear her sing before he could conclude.


    She had to be half-decent but something told him he wouldn''t have to worry about her talent.


    Kyle''s life was taking place with a little bit of drama, he knew he had to be careful around other women including Cassandra.


    However, there was one thing he knew for certain, he had to get the physique of a Greek god, just like Collins.


    That man intimidated him and that was what was missing from Kyle''s arsenal but the problem now was, where would he gym?


    That would be later, right now he needed to be there for Jane.

 Chapter 69: Lets Talk About The Future.

    Kyle returned but by the time he did, Cleopatra was nowhere to be seen, she had left but maybe that was for the best.


    But he didn''t need to stay there long, Kyle needed to make inquiries for Ella about a potential musical career but he had gotten a demo from her that she had on her phone.


    That was smart considering she didn''t know who she would meet and wear, but he wanted to listen to it with Isabella so they could both make an accurate assessment. story at mvle,mp|y|r


    A neutral party to give her opinion as to why the music either appeals to her or not.


    Kyle knew he had the option to call her but he wanted to see how they were when he came unannounced.


    Kyle arrived at the agency soon enough but he was surprised by what he saw, multiple people were in line because news of Calista''s affiliation with the agency must have sparked interest from other upcoming talents.


    Kyle chuckled to himself because he knew he was about to make a lot of money but the money made wouldn''t enter his bank account but rather reinvested in the expansion of the talent agency.


    Kyle made his way to Isabella''s office, getting a few confused glances from the ladies around, Kyle noticed that there weren''t any men.


    This wasn''t a lady-only agency either so he found it quite strange, was isabella only entertaining female clients?


    That would limit their pool, Kyle needed to cast the net as far as he could if his vision was to come to life.


    However, he understood at that moment that he had to be patient, it had been less than a week since he got his system and he already accomplished so much.


    Kyle could be content with the development but he needed to stay under the radar in the meantime. Mike was an example of how bad things could potentially get if he attracted unwanted attention.


    Imagine instead of Mike, he had government officials stalking him or worse, assassins.


    "Everyone? Are you sure about that? I don''t mind taking more responsibility if it would help out," Isabella meant every word that came out of her mouth but Kyle was certain that she couldn''t keep this up in the long run without crumbling.


    "That is fine. Anything you want but that isn''t why I am here," Kyle responded, pausing as he watched a sweat bead trickle down her cleavage.


    "I want to know if we deal in music, do we have a department for musical talents?" Kyle questioned. Isabella was confused for a second, this was a tad bit random but it was a good question regardless.


    "We had one but we had to shut it down because it wasn''t doing so great and we were barely staying up," Isabella responded.


    "I see, I want you to open it up. We won''t just with the movie but the music industry as well," Kyle responded but Isabella was worried that they might be moving too fast.


    She could give her opinion but this was worth the try, she was going to give it a month''s trial to see how it did before pulling the plug.


    "Is that all, sir? Is there anything else?" Isabella questioned, she was smart enough to not question his authority because she knew that he was the man in charge.


    The last thing she would want was to get on his bad side so she had to play to his tune.


    Kyle brought out his phone after a few minutes, placed it on the transparent table that separated them and a song began to play.


    This was Kyle''s first time listening to it and he hoped for Ella''s sake that this was good.


    "Listen to it, I need your opinion," Kyle instructed and she gave him her full attention.


    "Alright sir," Isabella responded and Kyle had only one thought on his mind.


    "Ella, do not disappoint me,"

 Chapter 70: Bad Timing.

    "~Dawn of the wolf, the resurrection of the serpent but the devil sees through it all.


    All Father, Almighty, Thor, Son of Odin. The gods have descended.


    They have fallen into the world of man but now, we shall kill them!


    The gods are lost, the gods need saving! But we are not saviors!


    I bring down the axe, I bring down the hammer, the seal of the undead is broken!


    We are the damned, the broken and abandoned!~"


    Kyle couldn''t believe his ears. This was beautiful. The beat and bass of Ella''s voice gave him goosebumps because it all blended in so effortlessly.


    He didn''t know her voice could reach such tunes but it was hypnotic and drew him in.


    This was heavy metal and female leads paled compared to males but this was beautiful.


    Kyle looked over at Isabella and could tell by a glance that this wasn''t her kind of music.


    She winced at every scream but had to endure it despite not being a fan of the music but this was exactly what Kyle knew she would be the perfect person to help assess it.


    He needed the opinion of someone who didn''t listen to this kind of music.


    But the fact there were points in the song where she would sing like a pop star further highlighted that she could thrive in the music industry even if it wasn''t rock music.


    "What do you think?" Kyle asked, putting a stop to the music as they listened to enough to give an assessment.


    Isabella quickly cleared her throat, composing herself but Kyle knew she might try to feed him bullshit but this was a good way to see if she was one to kiss ass and tell him what he wanted to hear as opposed to the truth.


    "I don''t fancy this sort of music, to be honest, but I have to say, I could feel the pain behind her voice. I can''t describe it but I have goosebumps. She has also shown a wide range of vocals, she went from screaming like she was in pain to singing like an angel in the blink of an eye with no visible strain on her throat..." Isabella''s assessment was spot on.


    "I''m fine, Jane. I really am," Ella responded, trying her best to convince Jane but Jane was never one to push these things.


    She was a firm believer that if someone wished to tell another about something, they would and if they didn''t, there was nothing that could be said that would make them change their mind.


    And this was why she chose presence, that was just as important.


    "Jane..." Ella called out her name like she was about to reveal some deep family secret.


    "Yes?" Jane responded, leaning in to hear what she had to say.


    "He is one of the good ones, don''t let him go," Ella said and this was the first guy that Jane had shown interest in or had shown interest in that Ella approved.


    She didn''t know the kind of conversation she had with her older sister but there was something strange about her behavior.


    It was her eyes, they looked dull like she had her lifeforce drained from her.


    "I know, I won''t mess it up. I promise you," Jane responded. She found herself wanting to ask why Cleopatra was here.


    She hadn''t seen her for a few years because Cleopatra was one of the most intimidating women she had seen.


    There was something about her aura, it commanded not only respect but all eyes were always on her thanks to her unique style.


    Ella tried to be like her sister, this was why her goth-like appearance wasn''t as extreme as Cleopatra. One could mistake Cleopatra for a ghost with how pale her skin was.


    "Ella, what did she say to you?" Jane could no longer contain her curiosity but Ella didn''t say another word, she kept her mouth shut.


    But Ella felt a hand grab hers tightly, she told Jane she was alright but Jane could see through her lies.


    She saw through the fake bravado and this made Ella break down in tears, Jane reeled her in for a hug and that was when she finally told her.


    "My p-parents... They are dead,"

 Chapter 71: No Idea.

    Kyle was trapped in the building with Calista, he didn''t know if he was to confront her or find soewhere to stay out of sight.


    But that would be suspicious, he couldn''t act suspiciously so Kyle simply shook his head at Isabella. That was enough to tell her that Calista couldn''t join them.


    "I''m currently in a meeting, tell her I will be with her shortly," Isabella responded.


    "I apologize that for Mister Kyle, I wasn''t informed of her coming here," Isabella apologized.


    She noticed that he was uncomfortable but she didn''t think too much about it.


    "I think I should be taking my leave," Kyle responded but Isabella wasn''t done with the conversation.


    "Sir, before you go. I have to inform you that the CEO of Distort company wishes to meet you," Isabella informed Kyle.


    "Meet me?" Kyle was surprised but this worked perfectly to his advantage because he knew how important this meeting would be.


    "That is correct, they want to establish a closer relationship with our agency so the talents under us get a first pick in terms of audition," Isabella informed him. discover stories mv-l,e-mp _yr


    "That is wonderful news," Kyle couldn''t hide his excitement, everything was looking up for him but this was scary because when a series of good things happen.


    There was one grand bad thing waiting to undo everything.


    "Is there a time for this meeting?" Kyle questioned. It wasn''t up to him to set the terms of this meeting because this CEO outranked him in terms of social standing.


    It was Kyle who was fortunate in this meet and he wasn''t going to blow it.


    "9 PM today," Isabella responded but the time given was strange. Why would a meeting be set up at night with no regard to what he might have going on?


    But beggars couldn''t be choosers and Kyle didn''t know when the next opportunity would present itself so he was going to grab it with both hands.


    "Hm, that works for me," Kyle responded, he needed a P. A to handle these things because Isabella was swamped as it was.


    And he had just the perfect hire but he could recall everything so what was the point of an assistant?


    That was easy, time management. He was one man and needed help to handle certain things.


    "N-Not exactly," Laura responded but Calista saw her teeth, they looked like they were rotting.


    "What the hell?" Calista thought, this was a sad sight and she realized at that moment that she must have fallen victim to the dark side of this life they all chased.


    In no time, two bulky men approached her and asked her to leave.


    Laura served as a grim reminder of what she would become if she wasn''t successful in this endeavour.


    -


    Nate was in his apartment, playing video games to pass the time, he lost a job but he had an interview for a new one the next day.


    He had a decent place and enjoyed the game, cursing and swearing over the mic.


    One would think he was on a battlefield fighting for his life because this was not the personality he had shown to people.


    But games brought out the worst in him or would it be more accurate to say he was a passionate man?


    He was taken out of his immersion by his ringing phone, he didn''t want to pick at first but a glance at the name snapped him back to reality.


    "Shit!" Nate shouted, he was playing online so there was no way for him to pause the game, not that he cared at that moment.


    He knew that Kyle wasn''t a man to call him casually so this had to be business related.


    "Hello? Kyle? Are you alright?" Nate asked but his face soon creased into a broad smile.


    He couldn''t believe what he heard, he had no idea what Kyle did for a living at this point but it was clear that he was loaded.


    And if he offered him a position at his PA, there was no doubt that he would be paid well.


    The conversation lasted a little over a minute but Nate got all the information he needed to know in that period of time.


    He was going to be paid $1,000 daily, which roughly accumulated to $30,000 monthly.


    Nate accepted it in a heartbeat and the moment the call ended, he let out a scream in celebration.

 Chapter 72: Makeover.

    Kyle ade preparations  for his meeting that night, he returned home without Calista seeing him, there was another exit in which he used to leave the building.


    Isabella knew it must be for the best because he was the owner and didn''t know who knew this information so this was more for his safety than anything else.


    It was time to get him a proper suit. Kyle went to one of the more elegant stores because he had to look expensive to command the respect he intended.


    It took over an hour to get this sorted but Kyle ended up buying more than five suits for the future.


    He didn''t want to come to the shop each time he needed something so bought it in bulk along with some other corporate clothing that he might need.


    He had no sense of fashion nor did he know which would be appropriate to wear in these kinds of meetings.


    Kyle got into his car and headed home but he hoped not to run into Aiysha. He was beginning to dread their interactions because he didn''t know how long it would be before that line was crossed.


    That was one thing he couldn''t do to Jones, it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say that Jones had saved his life but then again, wouldn''t he be doing him a favor if his wife does turn out to be unfaithful?


    Because if she was then it would be safe that she did these sorts of things with her clients or maybe this was his porn brain influencing him.


    Kyle arrived there but he saw Jones'' car parked in the driveway, he didn''t know why but he felt a sense of relief wash over him.


    "Wait, Jones should have an idea," Kyle thought to himself but he wasn''t going to knock at his door because he didn''t know if Aiysha was home or not.


    The best course of action would be to do so over a phone call, he had his number after all.


    Kyle went back home and took a quick shower, he hoped the water wouldn''t stop midway.


    Fortunately for him, it didn''t and this would be a good chance to finalize the quota for the building.


    He gave Jones the go ahead to get the proceedings done in terms of involving a lawyer to draw up a contract.


    "Goddamn! I actually do look good," Kyle muttered to himself, the eyebags were disappearing and he was no longer looking like a haggard old man.


    No one would be able to guess what his life was like just a few days ago because he looked like a different man.


    Kyle was happy with the way his life was turning out but there was one missing component, his body wasn''t to his desired effect.


    He wanted a little muscle, enough so he would have the physical power to not only defend himself but Jane.


    It would be embarrassing if he confronted Mike and Mike ended up beating the shit out of him, that was a scenario that he knew must not come to pass.


    Finally, he called Mr. Jones and it didn''t even ring twice before Jones picked up his phone.


    [[Jones here,]] Jones began the conversation.


    "I need to know what setting the meeting would be held in." Jones responded, he was taking this seriously and Kyle was relieved with this reaction.


    He kenw he could let Jones in on his business, he trusted him funny enough.


    "It is a potential partnership with a very big entertainment company but it is being held at night which is a bit weird," Kyle responded, taking a seat across him after laying the suits across the table between them.


    "A meeting at night with a big entertainment company? You don''t need to dress too serious but you also can''t dress too casual. You need to show your sense of fashion, it would help in how you''re perceived but if you wear a suit at night? I personally would think you were a person that played by the books.


    If it is a big corporation, you can''t give them such a narrow-minded perception so suits are a no go... But a blazer in place of a suit would do you good. I also noticed you have no accessories, I never see you with any jewelries, you should probably get some, " Jones have an in-depth analysis of what he saw.


    Kyle was surprised that he could see things in this light because these were thoughts he didn''t even know were possible.


    Kyle realized that Jones was spot on.


    There was no way a big entertainment got there by playing by the rules so if he came dressed like a lawyer, they might take it as a sign of his ability to be inflexible but wearing a blazer would make it harder to get a read on him but he had no jewelries.


    That was the only problem, Kyle never bothered with these things but if Jones thought it would help then he saw no harm in doing it.


    "I don''t have any jewelries and I don''t even know what would be appropriate to wear," Kyle confessed.


    " You don''t need to worry about that but first, how do you feel about piercing your ears?" Jones asked and Kyle raised a brow at this suggestion.


    "Huh?" Kyle was confused.


    Jones was taking an interest in this a lot more than he thought he would. It was like he wanted to use Kyle as some a guinea pig for an unrealized dream.


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    Kyle already came this far and saw no reason why he needed to back out now.


    -


    A few hours later, Kyle looked like a completely different man and he was stunned that Jones had such a skillset under his belt because he looked like your everyday dad yet he managed to make Kyle into a godlike specimen.


    But Kyle had also gotten a piercing in his respective ears with a green dye on one side of his face but only on the tip.


    But the moment of truth was in a few hours, Kyle crossed his fingers and hoped that this would be enough.


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    A/N: A little rough, I will proofread once I get better. I have a bit of a fever. Just wanted to get the chapter out.

 Chapter 73: The Owner Of Distort?

    Kyle was ready for his meeting. He couldn''t believe what Jones had done, but he was grateful because he couldn''t have done this himself.


    Kyle was aware of the effects this might have, whether this look worked or not but before Jones left, he told him something.


    "The people you''re going to meet aren''t attempting to host a meeting but size you out, entertainment industry also means your fashion sense matters. Do not be intimidated and also don''t be serious,"


    This made perfect sense and Kyle knew that this philosophy was sound but it was time.


    He had approximately $206,000,000 in his account, it was depleting at a rapid rate but he wasn''t spending on frivolous things.


    Everything he spent on was an investment, it wasn''t just being spent on useless things.


    Kyle hopped into his car, Jones had also helped with a perfume that he thought could help.


    This was the moment of truth, night had fallen and Kyle tore through the streets of California City.


    Kyle was feeling nervous, he knew that these people had a way of seeing if someone belonged to their social class or not.


    It took a couple of minutes for him to arrive at his destination. He left his home 30 minutes early in case there was traffic but luckily, the road was clear.


    He parked the car outside the location but he was surprised by what he saw, the name of the location had thrown him off so he assumed this was a normal hotel but to his utmost surprise, it was a nightclub.


    The relief on Kyle''s face was evident because he knew that Jones had saved his life.


    Imagine wearing a suit to a nightclub.


    The time for meeting now made sense as well and Kyle got a lot of stares because Kyle looked like someone that belonged on the big screen and they weren''t sure if he was a celebrity or not.


    Kyle was feeling like a god but he noticed that there was a bouncer at the door checking names.


    He didn''t know if he should just walk past him or stand in line like everyone else.


    He didn''t have much of a social status after all but the person he was meeting was supposedly important hence his dilemma.


    "Mister Kyle?" A voice called out behind him, startling him.


    Kyle jerked his head back to see a lady standing there but if she knew his name, then it had to be her.


    No, she wasn''t dressed like someone who held that sort of power nor did her presence command much authority.


    "Hello there, do you sneak up on everyone?" Kyle responded but the woman didn''t show much of a reaction to his joke except for a polite smile.


    "Mr. Nakamura will see you," The lady responded, she had on high heels but even with that, she was standing at 5 ''1. She was small but Kyle could tell she was originally from America because of her little accent.


    He walked behind her and right past the bouncer, once again noticing the intimidating aura that his body exuded.


    Kyle needed that sort of energy and this was why he planned to enroll into a gym as soon as the sun rose but that was his future him problem.


    The present version of him had to nail this and the moment he stepped into the building, the smell hit him hard.


    He expected a terrible smell to invade his nostrils but that wasn''t the case, one would think he walked into an elegant parlay.


    Kyle noticed that there was no music here either, no sound whatsoever.


    Everyone on the dancefloor had headphones on, they were dancing to no music.


    "What the...!" Kyle thought to himself, he heard about this as it helped with noise pollution but this took the old-school experience away from the scene. always on m|vl|e|mp|y|r


    Everything had become so modernized but there was no need to change a working system.


    However, it gave Kyle an idea but he noticed a Japanese man sitting in one of the V.I.P.


    "Here you go sir," Someone said behind him, Kyle jerked his head but saw a short man handing him a pair of headphones.


    Kyle declined, he had no interest in partying or partaking in the activity either.


    He followed Yuki and before he knew it, he was in front of the Japanese man.


    Kyle could instantly tell that this was a powerful man and knew he had to watch his tone.


    The fact that no one else was in the V.I.P. section was because he had bought out the entire section which easily entered the hundreds of thousands.


    Unlike Kyle who had a rebate system, this man''s wealth was obtained from sweat and blood.


    The fact that he was a foreigner further added to his accomplishment.


    "Welcome Mister Kyle, shall we get to business?" The older man in his mid-fifties said.


    He had white hair and his wrinkled face was a reminder that no one could escape the aging of time but who knows, maybe there was a system out there for immortality?


    "Mister Nakamura, I hope I didn''t keep you waiting for too long," Kyle said, sitting right across from him.


    He wasn''t going to treat him as a superior because he understood that he could change that by spending $100,000,000 on any girl in his harem.


    "You did not but I must say, I was surprised when I heard a bankrupt agency was willing to cover a part of our movie to feature one of their actresses. I just had to meet the person responsible for such a bold move but it looks like I was sent...!" Nakamura was interrupted by his assistant before he could complete that sentence, whispering something into his ears.


    "WHAT?!" Nakamura shouted before giving Kyle a second look and Kyle already knew what she told him.


    "Hi, I''m Kyle and I''m the sole owner of JPD Agency,"

 Chapter 74: You Have A Deal!

    "I can''t imagine a man as busy as you here for casual talk," Kyle said. He needed to start this conversation, but he wondered if it was because of how he dressed that they thought he was a representative.


    The truth was, it was his age and that alone.


    Nakamura didn''t understand why someone would spend such an amount simply for someone to be featured in the movie but that wasn''t a problem.


    He was willing to turn the other cheek because this wasn''t a big movie; this company was known for its grotesque genre, which included horror.


    They were trying to break into a new market and expand their fanbase so this was an experimental project that excited Nakamura.


    Calista was a pretty girl and had no problems acting the more morally depraved scenes even though there were only a few in this movie and none were assigned to the main lead.


    "You''re right, Mister Ky-..." Nakamura was interrupted by Kyle.


    " Please, call me Kyle. We''re friends here, are we not?" Kyle responded with a bright smile.


    " Yes, yes we are. I want to enter a partnership for future movie production but you won''t be the only one to get first pick. We get the first pick for any exceptionally talented actress or actor in your Agency..." Nakamura said.


    Kyle was surprised by this proposition but it made more sense, it balanced the equation even though Kyle saw how this might be disadvantageous to his Agency. If they had the first pick of their roaster.


    It meant that they not only eliminated future competition but they had the potential to monopolize certain talents in a sub-contract deal. read first at m,v,l,e,m p _y,r


    This way, they would bypass the normal route it takes to acquire talent and possibly cut down on finances.


    It was a smart proposal from Nakamura from a business point of view.


    "That is possible but I''m afraid that these terms are not favourable for my Agency so I will allow you to get into contact with my talents first but it would be up to you to convince them to join your project. They won''t be forced to, it will be up to your marketing team," Kyle gave a counteroffer that gave his talents more freedom.


    This way, Distort company would have to convince his talents as opposed to being forced to.


    This was something that Jane knew she couldn''t let happen, night had come and she was thinking of taking a few days off work to look after Ella.


    "Jane, come see this!" Ella exclaimed while laughing ecstatically on her phone, she couldn''t believe what she had seen on her mobile device.


    Jane reluctantly went over, the shouting got her attention but once she heard laughter, she knew that Ella was back to being Ella or at least pretending to be.


    It was a video of a cat trying to get back into the house by bumping into the transparent door because it didn''t know that there was a door in its path.


    It kept bumping into it and Ella kept watching the video again and again, each time her laugh getting louder.


    Jane just stood behind her, not knowing what to do with her but she had seen this too many times in movies.


    A person suddenly showing signs of happiness like there was nothing wrong only to end it all when no one was looking.


    Jane wasn''t going to let that fate befall Ella, not as long as she lived.


    -


    Calista returned home after she met with Isabella, she was done with the legal aspect of her role. It was sealed in ink and there was going to be a severance fee should they try to replace her which was on the high side so it would make more sense to keep her rather than take this route.


    She felt untouchable and everything was finally going right in her life, it all began when she met Kyle but why was that?


    Things were too good to be true but she wasn''t going to question it, she was going to ride the wave for as long as possible.


    Until it threw her off, she was going to ingrain this experience into her mind.


    This might have started on the wrong foot but Calista knew that what she felt for Kyle wasn''t something casual.


    She couldn''t believe that she rejected a man such as Lucas Rossini. She and Kyle had no label so why did she feel like she would be betraying him?


    He couldn''t wrap her fingers around it but Kyle could, she had become the prey that sought to be hunted only by him.

 Chapter 75: One Week Later.

    A week passed since that day and everything was looking better than ever.


    Kyle carried through with his plan to get into a gym but he didn''t dare do it in the place Aiysha worked. He also made sure his gym instructor was a man to avoid any complications.


    The last thing he needed was for his system to add someone he didn''t want to be added to his harem.


    In that sense, Kyle did have control of who got into his harem but the recoil of his workouts left his body feeling sore.


    He was in no hurry to use his lottery tickets because they didn''t seem to have a time limit.


    The papers had been signed with Distort company so that meant that Kyle now had one foot into the world he wished to venture into.


    He kept in contact with Jane, Ella, and Calista but he didn''t meet them during that week.


    Absence made the heart grow fonder after all but Ella was one of his more interesting discoveries as a meeting was arranged with Isabella.


    Although it was still in its early stages, Ella had renewed hope about a career because she had no idea that Kyle was the owner of such a big agency.


    She knew he was rich but not that rich and this gave her a much-needed distraction from life.


    Ella didn''t attend her parents'' funeral despite Jane tryna my her best to persuade.


    Jane wanted her to go not for them but for herself, Ella needed closure.


    She needed to say those final words to them before they were laid to rest or she might regret it for the rest of her life.


    But the most significant thing that happened within that week was the foundation of his nightclub reaching completion.


    The construction work had been concluded and Collins all but nailed this job.


    Kyle was left speechless, he couldn''t complain and it turned out that the man he gave a chance to put in far more effort than required to leave a position impression for future jobs.


    James was a blessing in disguise and Kyle was glad that he took this gamble because it paid up.


    He gave Collins $10,000 as a thank you, certain that he would share it among himself and workers.


    They have been cutting it short for quite some time so it would be no surprise that they had finally reached their limit.


    This would bring tension to any family but this was just an assumption, nothing was backing this up.


    Jones sat on the chair without saying a single word for a full minute but Kyle wasn''t going to let this opportunity to tease him pass him by.


    "It looks like your misfortune just might be my fortune," Kyle said with a smile but Jones exclaimed, clasping his mouth shut in the process.


    "How dare you...!" Jones barked at Kyle, getting to his feet in haste before charging right at Kyle.


    "W-Woah! Take it easy man!" Kyle tried to get some distance but tripped himself up, landing on his buttocks.


    Jones reached for his neck and Kyle tried to defend himself but all that came after was an uncontrollable laughter from Jones.


    "You nearly shit yourself!" Jones had tears rolling down his cheeks.


    Kyle heaved a sigh of frustration, he couldn''t believe that Jones found a way to reverse the situation but Kyle expected this much from him.


    If it was finances then Jones would have been a lot quicker with the quota because that would be their ticket to financial freedom.


    "You are way too old to be doing this. You have kids for crying out loud," Kyle said while getting to his feet.


    "We never grow up," Jones responded as he returned to his chair.


    "Yeah, tell that to police, R. Kelly," Kyle fired back but he understood what Jones meant.


    "Ha! Nice one," Jones responded but he had yet to tell Kyle why he was there prompting him to just come out and ask.


    "Why are you here?"


    "I just need a break from Aiysha... You see, she is ovulating..." Jones revealed and an awkward silence followed.


    "Yeah, maybe I shouldn''t have told you that," Jones confessed.


    "YOU THINK! GET OUT!" Kyle fired back to which Jones simply chuckled.

 Chapter 76: What Do We Have Here?

    Kyle couldn''t believe that Jones was running away from having sex with his wife but this could also mean that he couldn''t keep up with her libido.


    That was dangerous, Jones had to learn to because there was no telling what a sexually frustrated woman was capable of.


    Jones had to learn how to satisfy her but maybe it wasn''t that simple.


    Kyle knew that women had a way of wearing men down but the fact that Jones had a job and probably wanted to get the rest that had evaded him till now.


    "About the quota, I know you have been waiting for it, but I have drawn up the budget, and the numbers frighten even me. I''m trying my best to bring it down and remove things that aren''t necessary," Jones said, bringing up the all-important topic that Kyle waited for.


    "You do not believe I can pay for it?" Kyle questioned with a raised brow.


    He expected Jones to play the fool but he nodded to confirm this was indeed the case.


    "I don''t. After all, $5,500,000 isn''t easy to come by," Jones responded. This building had multiple apartments but only a few were in service as the other rooms were too faulty to live in.


    There were approximately 22 rooms excluding Kyle and Jones'' apartment which would take up to 24.


    Kyle sighed before leaning back on his chair; locking eyes with Jones. He understood that Jones was being considerate but this wasn''t the way to go.


    Maybe it was because he said he could keep all the profits that was why he was self-conscious?


    He didn''t want Kyle to do all the heavy lifting while he just benefited from it, that would make him feel like he was a liability.


    "You know after this, I''m never paying rent again, right?" Kyle asked. The question was an odd one but it would allow Jones to do something for Kyle to lessen the burden on his conscience.


    "And as for the $5,500,000. Where am I sending it to?" Kyle continued.


    He was shocked to hear this, Kyle spoke like he had that amount sitting in his account.


    "Quit joking around," Jones responded but Kyle simply took out his phone and waited for Jones to give him his account details.


    "Well?" Kyle questioned and an eerie smile crept up on his face but this was when Kyle realized this was an opportunity for him to multiply his money.


    "You know what, give me your wife''s details instead before you get too excited and lose it," Kyle responded and judging from Jones'' facial expression, he didn''t mind this.


    "She''s the one that manages our finances," Jones responded with a smile and in no time, the sum of $5,500,000 was transferred to her account.


    [Ding!]


    [Spent $5,500,000. 50X Critical Hit. Earned $275,000,000! The money has been transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spent at least $5,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    This took his sum to $476,000,000, this was a smart move on his part but this was what Jones didn''t understand.


    "Fuck it," Kyle cussed under his breath before looking at his phone but she was still sending more messages.


    The single message that got his attention was her asking him to come over so they could talk.


    Kyle knew the safer option would be to get her out of the house before the husband returns and shanks him, that was the last thing that he wanted to happen right now.


    Imagine building yourself up and having the cheat code to conquer life only to be killed by a woman''s jealous husband. That would be a pathetic ending to such a promising life.


    This could also be a set-up, Kyle didn''t know Cassandra that well enough to trust her.


    He wasn''t just anyone and that was beginning to sink in, he was slowly becoming a man of high status and he couldn''t be seen with just anyone.


    Then a thought hit him, what if he invited her over to his house?


    It was in the perfect condition to receive a guest like her but he understood that things could go south as well.


    Kyle sighed as he put down his phone he realized it wasn''t worth the risk and decided to focus his energy on what he was building.


    Women have brought down the greatest of men and Kyle knew he wouldn''t be an exception.


    "I should probably call up Calista, I''m backed up..." Kyle thought to himself but he wanted to see Jane too. Explore m,v,l,e,mpyr today.


    Kyle sighed while opening the cyan screen to initiate the lottery draw by pressing [YES]


    The draw was initiated and before he knew it, what he drew came to light.


    [Ding!]


    [Congratulations! You have drawn Extreme Endurance!]


    [Extreme Stamina: The host''s body can endure ten times what the average athlete can endure in regards to stamina!]


    Congratulations! You have drawn Begone Thot!]


    [Begone Thot: The host has been granted the ability to dismiss a lady from his harem!]


    [Congratulations! You have drawn a Black Card!]


    [Black Card: This card is directly linked to the host''s bank and can be used with every ATM across the world!]


    And it was just as Kyle suspected, the lottery picked abilities or skills that would best aid him at the time.


    That was evident by his newfound ability which would most certainly help with his workout.


    "Now that''s what I''m talking about!" Kyle exclaimed the moment he felt the black card in his pocket.

 Chapter 77: Kyle To The Rescue?

    Kyle decided it was time to spoil himself, it was about time he spent some of that money on himself.


    This was the life he earned, Kyle changed his phone and entire wardrobe, he didn''t have a fixed fashion style so he bought various clothes.


    It was about time he commanded the respect that came with his status.


    This was why he needed to start looking for the part; there was a way that people would address him once they perceived he came from money.


    There was something twisted about this world, but Kyle was going to exploit it. He had over four hundred million, and it would be stupid if he couldn''t enjoy it.


    Kyle bought the latest gaming console as well, he knew he could satisfy his inner child to this degree because he could.


    PS5 alongside all the games that he could see, he bought every single title because he didn''t need to work or do anything.


    Kyle returned home, and the amount of items he bought filled his car, both the booth and backseat.


    He couldn''t take it all in in a single go and had to make multiple trips, he noticed that Jones'' car was missing and assumed he had gone to work or gone to start the pending work in the apartment.


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    He was relaxed and didn''t give a shit about anything else at this very moment.


    He was going to take a day off for himself to sort out and he hurried to set up his new gaming console, sliding in the disc to play some Elden Ring but Kyle was killed multiple times in quick succession.


    "I thought games were made to be relaxing! This is far from relaxing!" Kyle barked, he could feel his BP increase with the stress that came with it but he wasn''t about to complain.


    But once again, his phone buzzed and it was Cassandra, this was unusual.


    She messaged him more than she had in a week in the space of an hour.


    Kyle finally conceded and picked up his phone to give her a phone call.


    She picked up right away but she was sobbing.


    [[K-Kyle?]] She called out between sobs which was a bit concerning.


    "Hey Cassey, are you alright?" Kyle tried his best to sound as accommodating as he could.


    [[I''m sorry for calling you like this but I had no one else?]] Cassandra responded but this sounded familiar.


    Why did these women not have anyone or was this just said to make him feel special?


    "It is fine, you can call me at any time, what''s wrong?" Kyle asked, hoping that she would get to the point without all of this added drama.


    That was a smart business plan but poorly executed, the only way this could work was if they had a steady influx of customers but the bad reviews limited the people who walked into this place.


    This might be a good thing because it meant that they gave their full attention to the little customers they did have.


    Kyle heaved a sigh of relief, it wasn''t as bad as he thought. The reviews were clearly an exaggeration but this was why he came in person to give it a try.


    He got the room for the day and waited for Cassandra to come in but he didn''t have to wait for too long as Cassandra came twenty minutes later.


    And just like that, she walked through the door and Kyle was surprised by what she was wearing, it was the exact clothes he told her to wear the first time they met.


    It was a black crop top that barely exposed her stomach as her bellybutton wasn''t in full view.


    Her breasts felt like they were stretching the fabric out, Kyle was surprised she wasn''t walking around with a hunched back with something that large on her chest.


    She didn''t have any bra strap so it was clear that she wasn''t wearing any but Kyle couldn''t see the outline of her nipples telling him that she must be concealing it somehow.


    But Kyle noticed that she had on a skirt that hung just below her knees, it was longer than he would have liked because it would expose her luscious thighs.


    "D-Don''t stare so much please," Cassandra said but Kyle didn''t take his eyes off her. He wanted her to know he liked what he saw.


    "You see? I was right, you do look good with that too but I''m more concerned about why you sounded so upset. Please, talk to me," Kyle responded, gesturing for her to take a seat.


    Cassandra smiled awkwardly, this was one of the few times that someone had complimented her physique. Even her husband rarely did and that was why Kyle''s compliment hit harder than usual.


    She had to brush it off but this outfit was something she wouldn''t have worn because she had reservations about her current appearance.


    This was one of the things having a baby died but Kyle didn''t care about any of that.


    There was nothing wrong with a little stomach fat.


    She sat across Kyle but he noticed that she was no longer a frying mess.


    She must have had time to compose herself but the light in her eyes had dulled.


    "I-I don''t know..." Cassandra was hesitant to open up, looking at the ground. This must be post-sadness clarity.


    "You know, we don''t have to talk if you don''t want to but doesn''t stop us from having some fun," Kylr suggested and this seemed to ignite some life in her.


    " Y-You are fine with that? I''m sure you think I''m just a nagging woman, I bet you would rather be anywhere else, " Cassandra tried her best to remain calm because she was aware that she had been an inconvenience to Kyle.


    " Nonsense, I know how it is. You just needed to get out of the house, a distraction..." Kyle lingered on his last word, his eyes looking at her chest pushing against the table.


    "Fuck... They''re huge..." Kyle thought to himself.

 Chapter 78: The Cure To An Aching Heart Is...?

    The day went according to the plan, Cassandra was a lot more loose than before and this place served alcohol so she had a few to drink even though Kyle decided to stay sober because he had to drive back.


    He wasn''t the one that needed to unwind either so he allowed her to be in her element.


    The more drink that went into her system, the freer she became because she was opening up slowly about what was going on in her marriage.


    "Is that it?" Kyle questioned with a raised brow but he understood why she would be upset over something like that.


    "It is stupid, I know," Cassandra responded with an awkward smile.


    "It isn''t, I believe anything that bothers you is worth considering," Kyle reassured her. He reached for her hand on the table and to his surprise, she didn''t pull away.


    The details about her fight with her husband were revealed, it wasn''t because he was cheating but rather, because he wasn''t making the necessary sacrifices to make her feel seen.


    When she spoke to him about it, he made her into the bad guy. Kyle knew that she needed to be nurtured, considering the child that was with her. No one bothers about the mother after birth; all the attention is given to the child.


    He was neglecting her in every aspect but Kyle wasn''t going to paint the husband as the villain because he knew that this was a common response for men in his situation.


    She was older so Kyle was aware that she had more experience when it came to certain things, and this was one of them.


    "It is okay to fight with your husband, Cassandra but that doesn''t mean you should give up. I want you to fight for your marriage until you no longer can so there will be no what ifs," Kyle responded and this shocked Cassandra. Kyle could tell she didn''t expect that response but he knew he had to be careful or she might develop feelings for him.


    Right now, he was still safe but Kyle didn''t know how he could fuck her without any emotional attachment on her part.


    "H-Hahaha! You''re right, I don''t know what has gotten into me," Cassandra laughed awkwardly and she finally withdrew her hand from Kyle.


    "It is okay to want what you can''t have..." Kyle suggestively reassured her and Cassandra could no longer hold his gaze.


    "Our little sinful world, the thoughts we have when we close our eyes..." Kyle said, looking at her breasts.


    He wanted to touch them, he could feel his trousers tighten and who could blame him, they were staring at him right in the face.


    "I have to thank you for today but I think I have to get back," Cassandra responded but Kyle shook his head.


    "I''m afraid I can''t let you do that. You have not only had a bit too much to drink but do you want questions to arise as to where you want? This will only strain your marriage even more," Kyle pointed out, this was a valid point.


    "So how about I rent you a room and maybe you can sleep it off and then return home?" This was a sound proposal from Kyle and Cassandra nodded in agreement.


    The check was paid but the system gave him back his money fifty-fold even though the money spent was only a couple of hundred so it was negligible.


    "That is a brilliant idea, I would like that," Cassandra responded but this was all part of Kyle''s plan.


    He had no plans to let her go back home without getting something in return for this interaction. And everything was going according to plan.


    They left the arena and Kyle knew he had to show her a glimpse of his wealth by getting a high-budget hotel room just for her.


    This would give her the maximum comfort but also introduce her to a life that could be hers if she spread those legs for him.


    There was something wrong with this, Kyle knew that very well but that was what made it exciting.

 Chapter 79: What Am I Doing?

    Kyle found the nearest hotel, it was on the expensive side but he was glad that he did.


    He checked her into the room and made sure she was alright, she was tipsy but she was self-aware. He dropped her on the bed and didn''t attempt to do anything else, Kyle covered her up and sat on a chair nearby.


    This would have been the perfect opportunity for him to make his move but Cassandra kept yapping about irrelevant things.


    At that moment, Kyle realized that she needed a friend more than anything at the moment, it was something that he couldn''t shake down.


    Kyle couldn''t believe he was developing a conscience right now.


    He watched her yapping and simply smiled at the realization that he could help people in multiple ways, he could have any woman in the world so why would he intentionally ruin a marriage?


    He didn''t think he would be able to live with himself if he did something like this but the way she laid on the bed was like an invitation.


    "I should probably shower," Cassandra pointed out, that would be the logical thing to do because she was sweaty.


    People on the bigger side of the scale would sweat more in such a climate because even Kyle was drenched in sweat.


    He took a deep breath, he has seen too much porno and this scenario always ended up in one way. Cassandra got up and headed to the bathroom to have that shower, Kyle got a good view of her backside and couldn''t believe that they were almost as big as the things on her chest.


    She closed the door behind her, Kyle heaved a huge sigh of relief but the bulge in his trouser couldn''t be hidden.


    It''s been a while since he busted a nut so lust was something he couldn''t control in this situation, he probably should have left as soon as he got her settled.


    Kyle was beginning to question his decision and if he truly wished to go through with it.


    "AHHHH!" A scream escaped the bathroom walls.


    Part of him wanted to walk right over, push her against the wall and have his way with her but the more civilized part wanted to get the hell out of there.


    He listened to the latter voice, leaving the bathroom but he stayed behind it. He loved his memory as he recalled every single thing he just saw and heard like he was experiencing it for the first time.


    Kyle took out his cock and began to jerk off behind the door using what he had just seen as material.


    -


    Jane was seeing less of Ella and that could be expected considering she was about to kick-start her music career.


    She was happy for her, Ella had simply swapped one addiction for another because she never truly confronted what made her relapse momentarily.


    Jane thought about Kyle a lot, her heart fluttered each time she did but she was aware that she couldn''t show her clingy side or she risked him running away.


    Mike has been talking to her a lot more but he wasn''t crossing any boundaries so she saw nothing wrong with it.


    He went out of his way to make sure she was alright and this was something that she appreciated.


    The fact that they saw every day gave him the edge over Kyle and slowly, he began to extend his influence over her life.


    Jane, even though she was an adult, was quite naive when it came to certain things that someone her age should be able to see through.


    She knew that Mike liked her but assumed his intentions for her were pure.


    But she was going to hang out with him later that day, it was the weekend so there was no work, this was her day off. Jane took her days off seriously, she had the option to work for some extra cash but she didn''t.


    And in truth, she was looking forward to it because it had been ages since she last went bowling.

 Chapter 80: Those Are Some Huge Milkers.

    It was time for the meeting, and Jane got all dressed up. She wore a yellow sunflower dress that was just above her knees.


    She also had on her glasses. Ella was again not present, as she had left earlier that day.


    Jane also forgot to inform her about this hangout because she knew Ella wouldn''t support it.


    Ella didn''t like Mike and there was no doubt that she would have talked her friend down from this. Jane knew that Mike was harmless or at least that''s what she wanted to believe.


    Mike could only exploit whatever grounds she granted him and the fact that they were in a public space made her feel safe.


    There was nothing that he could do to her because Jane believed that he was incapable of harming her, so the doorbell rang soon after.


    Jane took a deep breath before opening it. She didn''t let Mike nor did she want to be in that kind of setting with him.


    "Well, hello pretty," Mike greeted her with a brought smile, Jane knew she had to be polite to maintain the atmosphere and prevent it from becoming tense considering she was about to spend a few hours with him.


    There was nothing wrong with a little compliment after all even though it made her uncomfortable because the only person she would want to hear those words from was Kyle.


    "Hi Mike, you are looking sharp," Jane responded, making sure not to bypass the boundary of their relationship.


    Mike had one pair of cargo shorts with a sleeveless black shirt to reveal his biceps, showing off his physique like some sort of refurbished sex toy.


    "Ah! I have to look my best for you," Mike responded but that was when things got awkward as what followed was silence.


    Mike quickly cleared his throat and attempted to save the situation that he created.


    "This way, the Uber is waiting for us," Mike didn''t have a car and relied on public transport, not that Jane minded this mode of transportation.


    It beats taking the bus or train even though it was a little more expensive but Jane had the money to pay for herself.


    She made sure she took enough money to cover her expenses, she didn''t want to be stranded there should things not go well with Mike.


    This way she could leave whenever she wished and not when Mike wanted to, it was the perfect plan. She didn''t know if she was supposed to tell Kyle either but this should be fine.


    They arrived at their destination in a few hours, the arena was broad and looked like something professionals played in.


    She realized that Mike wanted to impress her but he didn''t need to go through this length to do so because nothing was going to happen.


    Her perception of him wouldn''t change others, if that was why he was doing all of this then he would be wasting his time.


    Mike tried to cover her tab but Jane was more than willing to handle her share of the bills just as she did when she was with Kyle.


    Mike wasn''t surprised, she had always been like this after all and this included paying for her Uber back home.


    Mike offered to escort her but Jane politely declined, she was aware that if he followed her, she might have to allow him inside to give him some refreshments before he went home.


    She didn''t want to be alone with him in a private space for all the right reasons.


    Mike, on the other hand, knew it was time to find dirt on Kyle, there was something strange about him.


    The way he threatened to kill him, there had to be a reason he was so confident he could kill him. Mike was going to make sure he took him down with every arsenal within his possession.


    -


    Kyle was trapped in a sticky situation, he jerked off but before he could finish, the shower turned off. Kyle quickly got up to his feet and rushed to the bed.


    He faced away from her to hide his erection, his cock wasn''t calming down and he didn''t want Cassandra to feel uncomfortable.


    He contemplated leaving before she left the bathroom but she was out before he could carry out his escape.


    "I''m all done~!" Cassandra exclaimed melodically.


    "Are you going to go have a shower?" Cassandra asked Kyle but Kyle was still turned away from her. Cassandra didn''t wear her clothes, she allowed them to dry and this was why she wore the bathrobe given to their guests by the hotel.


    But they could never have guessed that one of these guests would be as endowed as Cassandra, it could barely cover up her breasts and her entire cleavage almost spilt outward.


    Kyle could see everything but her nipples and all the work he did to get his erection down came undone in mere seconds.


    "K-Kyle..." Cassandra muttered before looking away, embarrassed that she had seen the bulge in his trousers but flattered that he found her attractive enough to have that reaction to her.


    He was a wealthy good-looking man, she was certain that he could have any woman he wanted but somehow, he was here with her.


    That served as a boost to her ego and she didn''t want it to end but she couldn''t cheat on her husband either.


    "I should probably shower," Kyle said, walking past her, he didn''t make a big deal out of his erection. He knew his reaction to it would determine how she handled the situation.


    He entered the bathroom and heaved a loud sigh of relief, he couldn''t believe the peace of mind that came with escaping that situation but his throbbing cock needed relief and not from his hand.


    However, he made a grave miscalculation because he didn''t shut the door all the way through and this would ultimately shape the events that were about to happen.

 Chapter 81: Resist Or Submit? [18+]

    Kyle entered the bathroom and raised the shower curtains. He only had a little to drink, but there was something wrong with his body.


    It was like his libido had increased but that was possible because alcohol had that sort of effect on certain people.


    This was far-fetched, but it was a possible explanation. He read reviews about these things but chose to ignore them because they would work in his favour either way.


    But there was no doubt that the drinks had this effect on them, Kyle was confused about how to feel about it considering he had second thoughts.


    Kyle didn''t know how to get rid of his throbbing erection without sticking it in Cassandra, she was the only solution right now. It was like he swallowed a bottle of Viagra.


    He ran the shower and the water droplets dripped down his forehead and his cheeks, Kyle placed his hand against the wall to support his body weight.


    He couldn''t understand how he got himself in this situation or why he was developing a conscience now.


    This wasn''t the matter but he had to make do with his hand, Kyle grabbed his cock and began to stroke it gently, he fixed the curtains earlier so it would be impossible for Cassandra to see him.


    Kyle hadn''t been this hard in so long that it was impossible that this was simply the effect of seeing Cassandra naked, she wasn''t the first woman he had seen naked so this wasn''t the cause of his lust.


    But the door he didn''t lock came back to bite him in the ass, it slowly creaked open with Cassandra coming into sight.


    He couldn''t see or hear her thanks to the shower and being lost in thought, Kyle was thinking about how soft her breasts would be.


    He wondered if it would feel good if he used her tits as a crevice to fuck, he wanted to slide his dick between them and fuck the shit out of it.


    Cassandra didn''t know why she was there but her body was moving on its own, she could remember how it felt when his crotch was pushed up against her.


    "W-What are you doing?" Cassandra questioned, he could see the saliva dripping from the edge of her mouth.


    "I really don''t think this is a good idea," Kyle tried to dissuade her but she looked at his cock.


    "I know it isn''t but I can''t help it, my entire body wants it. I can''t think straight... P-Please, just this once..." Cassandra pleaded, the look in her eyes was such a turn-on.


    Kyle tried his best to resist but she did something that he didn''t expect, she let her robe loose, allowing both of her breasts into sight.


    It bounced all over the place and she grabbed them, squeezing them tightly.


    "I know you want me..." Cassandra said, crawling towards Kyle who was backed against the wall. He couldn''t move away anymore because she was right, he wanted her.


    "Shit!" Kyle thought to himself but Cassandra was right in front of him, he could feel her breath brushing against the head of his cock.


    "You poor thing..." Cassandra muttered before scooping up the precum dripping from his cock before placing that finger in her mouth.


    "Delicious~" Cassandra praised the taste but she wasn''t satisfied, Kyle was hoping that she would get back to her senses and stop this madness.


    "But it is not enough..." Cassandra muttered before opening her mouth as wide as she could because that was the only way she could take all of him in.


    Kyle felt her tongue lick the tip of his cock before slipping it inside her mouth, most people came up for air to ease their throat but not her, she slowly swallowed up his entire length.


    "Mhhhmm~"


    Kyle clenched his fist, he was trying not to lose control but he could feel his cock reach down her throat.


    "Shit..." Kyle realized that he was in trouble at that moment.

 Chapter 82: A Little Too Late. [18+]

    Kyle had his cock in her mouth, the warmth and moisture, it felt different from Calista''s mouth.


    It felt like he was being swallowed by a fucking python as it reached down, there was no space and the strangest part was that she didn''t even come up for air.


    She didn''t need oxygen but this only made Kyle want to bust even faster, she wrapped her arms around his hips to force more of him inside.


    "W-What the fuck!? Her throat is so fucking tight!" Kyle thought to himself but she finally came out for her, covering his cock in her saliva as she began to stroke it.


    Her breathing was heavy, she used her other hand to rub around her pussy slit simultaneously.


    Kyle couldn''t believe this was happening but it was too late to back out now.


    He might as well indulge in this act of depravity because it would make no difference if he backed out right now, it wouldn''t change the status.


    "Y-You are so so big~" Cassandra praised his cock while she kept fingering herself.


    "Bigger than your husband?" Kyle asked without thinking but the moment he called her husband, her hand stopped stroking his cock.


    She looked embarrassed and guilty but Kyle didn''t care at that moment, he reached down and raised her chin to look up at him.


    "I asked you a fucking question," Kyle questioned, he was using profanity and spoke to her in a demeaning manner but why did it turn her on even more?


    She couldn''t stop dripping and she nodded to confirm that it was indeed bigger than her husband.


    "Your mouth can be used for talking too so speak," Kyle commanded, his hand still on her chin.


    "You are bigger than him," Cassandra confessed, bringing a smirk to Kyle''s face.


    "Of course I am or you wouldn''t be here..." Kyle said before placing his head at the back of her head and pushing it forward.


    She didn''t need to be told what to do as her mouth hung open, and Kyle began to thrust his hips back and forth slowly.


    However, with everything that entered with each thrust, she was slacking and Kyle could tell that she was enjoying it or she wouldn''t be fingering herself.


    He grabbed her wrist and pulled her to her feet.


    "Do you want to stop?" Kyle asked her, he knew what he wanted to do next.


    Once he starts, there''s no going back.


    Cassandra gulped, she knew this was wrong but it had been years since she felt this way.


    The vigour and excitement of sex, she wanted to experience it all even for a door.


    For this reason, she shook her head to give him the go-ahead.


    Kyle grabbed her breasts, they were heavy but as soft as freshly baked bread.


    *Mhhhhmmm~"


    She tried her best to contain her moans but Kyle licked one of her nipple, tasting the milk.


    It was sour but it wasn''t bitter and that was when he began to suck on them.


    Kyle was being breastfed and Cassandra had to bite down on her finger to keep herself sane.


    This was different from a baby feeding because there was no way a baby could suck this hard.


    "S-Stop... Not so rough!~" But before it could go any further, Cassandra''s legs began to shake aggressively.


    Her knees buckled and she dropped to the ground.


    "Did you just finish?" Kyle questioned with milk dropping down his chin but Cassandra couldn''t even speak but this was when she came to her senses.


    When could finally think straight?


    "What have I done!?" These were the final words before she stormed out.

 Chapter 83: There Is Nothing.

    Kyle was shocked by what happened but he expected this to happen a lot sooner even though she had cheated on her husband.


    Kyle didn''t care much about her as this was not his concern, he owed her husband no loyalty, and that was entirely up to her.


    Kyle was glad he didn''t fuck her otherwise it; doing so would have weighed on his conscience a lot more, but they had crossed a line that couldn''t be undone.


    Kyle noticed she wasn''t added to his harem so this was done with no emotional attachment.


    This meant that she either liked her husband or she didn''t need to feel anything to have sex with another person.


    The latter was a more feasible possibility, he noticed that there was something wrong with her but he was glad that the situation was over.


    "That was close..." Kyle thought to himself but the taste of her breastmilk still lingered alongside his throbbing erection.


    He checked his phone and tried to reach Cassandra but her number wasn''t going through.


    It was safe to say that she had blocked him and rightfully so.


    Kyle thought the reviews about the place were exaggerations but she should never have agreed to go to a hotel with him.


    There was only one possible outcome when it came to that and that was Kyle sticking his cock in her eyes as she was already attracted to him.


    He had a taste of a married woman and hoped that it would stop him from looking at Aiysha lustfully, this was part of the reason he started working out so he could get his mind off this overwhelming lust.


    Kyle knew he needed to go to the gym to get his mind off this, there was no other reason why he should be in this situation but this chapter was over because he no longer had access to Cassandra.


    This was for the best, but once again, Calista was the girl who came to mind to relieve him.


    She was his personal call girl that he could call at any moment to satisfy him and with what he had done for her, she dared not say no.


    Kyle was higher than her on the social ladder so he was the one who needed to be kept; this was why Calista would jump through hoops for him.


    This was the route most men would take but he was different even though this act deserved no praise as this was how a decent human being was supposed to react.


    Calista was so focused on her script that she didn''t notice the 6 ''6 man standing right in front of her.


    "Ciao," Lorenzo greeted her and Calista immediately tilted her head to look at him.


    His golden eyes stared right at her. Lorenzo''s appearance was what you would expect from a supermodel, there was nothing mediocre about him.


    It was clear he hit the gym as well because his body was toned beyond belief, it was like the best sculptors around the world gathered and made him in their image.


    "H-Hello..." Calista didn''t know why she stuttered, was it the nerves of being in this environment or being in front of such an attractive man?


    There was no way the latter was true because she wasn''t new to attractive men, there was no way one could get her tongue tied so it had to be the former.


    "My name is Lorenzo. It is very... nice to meet you," Lorenzo introduced himself but there was no need for that because she already knew his name.


    He knew hers as well, Calista realized at that moment that she wasn''t the only one who was nervous. Lorenzo was just as nervous and who could blame him?


    This was their first movie that would make it to the big screens, this would be their audition to the world.


    This performance would both make or break their career.


    "It looks like we are both about to pop our cherry," Calista cracked a joke, trying her best to lessen the tension they both felt.


    "Hahaha! That is such a weird way to put it," Lorenzo responded but this was successful in breaking the tension in the air caused by the movie.


    "I wanted us to go over our lines if that is fine by you?" Lorenzo requested. A request that Calista had no problems with because she could use the practice.


    "Absolutely," Calista responded ecstatically as she sprung to her feet.


    Just like that, Calista made a new friend.

 Chapter 84: An Encounter In The Gym.

    Kyle finished beating his meat like a shameless degenerate, he felt no guilt and knew this would have to do for now.


    He cleaned up after himself, taking that shower that he initially planned to before Cassandra made her move.


    There was no telling what could have happened but Kyle wasn''t one to question these things as everything happened for a reason.


    He stepped out of the room and the moment the door shut behind him, it was locked due to the electronic keycard utilized.


    It was a fancy hotel so this much was expected and that was the end of this episode.


    The young man''s focus returned to his nightclub, he needed someone to handle the furniture and whatnot.


    He planned to use the same agency that fixed up his house but for some reason, he felt like James would know someone that could do an even better job.


    That was how he found Collins after all but first, he had to get Nate off his back.


    Ever since that phone call a week ago, Nate has been sending him messages at random times during the day.


    This gave Kyle an idea of how annoying P. A can be and he doubted that he could tolerate it for a long period.


    He could handle his business for one and seeing as his memory was now an unlimited storage space, he couldn''t forget anything even if he wanted to.


    So in retrospect, he didn''t need Nate, to begin with, but he was so eager to hold onto Nate that he chose this route.


    However, Kyle was beginning to change his plans for that and simply assigned him a role in the club.


    He wasn''t sure if Nate could handle a position of leadership considering how he was but he had shown the needed empathy to confirm he wasn''t a piece of shit. This was all Kyle needed and in truth, he didn''t dare if the club did well or not.


    Despite making his money legally, he felt like he needed multiple sources to the point one would think he was a money launderer because he was using the same method as they would.


    Kyle already had his male instructor waiting on him or rather, he gave who he was training and went to Kyle immediately.


    Kyle was a top-priority customer because he didn''t just work out, he gave a tip after every session which came a long way when it came to paying bills.


    There was no way he would give this opportunity to someone else when he needed all the money he could muster so he could at least live a life worthy of anything.


    "Welcome Kyle, I wasn''t expecting you today," His trainer said. It was supposed to be his off-day but Kyle didn''t say much in response.


    "I just came for some lightweight, Anderson. Please, by all means, you can attend to others," Kyle gave him the go-ahead.


    Anderson nodded, he could have insisted and tried to make Kyle allow him to train him but that was against gym policy as he could lose his job if he attempted this.


    Kyle began with some dumbbell curls, there was barely anyone in this gym even though it wasn''t like this every day, today was an exception.


    It was the weekend, people either came very early in the morning or they were conserving their energy altogether.


    Kyle did a quick set, going below the weight recommended by his trainer because today wasn''t about gaining mass, it was to serve as an outlet for his hormones.


    He was locked in and with his headphones on, he couldn''t hear a thing. That was probably why he couldn''t hear the person speaking beside him until a gentle tap on his shoulder alerted him of their presence.


    Kyle hated that he was being interrupted, he wore his headphones to dissuade people from talking to him but apparently, that wasn''t working.


    "I''m sorry to bother you but you''re using the equipment wrong," A feminine voice informed him.


    Kyle tilted his head in her direction to see a woman that had an even more toned body than Aiysha but she was slightly also more muscular.


    Kyle looked at the dumbbells and realized that they were of two different weight classes, not only throwing his form off but also damaging his muscles ever so slightly, effectively affecting his potential gains.


    "Shit..." Kyle said, immediately dropping the dumbbells to the ground upon realizing she was right but he knew that this was going to lead to a potential conversation.

 Chapter 85: Stranger In The Gym?

    "You must be new here; I haven''t seen you here before," the lady pointed out, but Kyle was surprised by this statement because he had been coming here for a week.


    There was no way that she wouldn''t have noticed him if she was paying attention to who came here.


    Kyle knew this could be her shooting her shot but that would be strange, women rarely approached men first so if she was doing this with him then how many others had she done it with? Kyle didn''t choose a female trainer for a reason because he knew that the lines could easily be blurred if sex got in the mix.


    It would only complicate things for him, but it wouldn''t be such a bad idea to have a friend in the gym. Whatever workout she was doing was clearly working; otherwise, her body wouldn''t be as toned as it was.


    "Maybe you didn''t look hard enough," Kyle showed a glimpse of his humour.


    He still didn''t know the woman''s intention but reeled from his encounter with Cassandra, his mind couldn''t help but wonder if this woman would feel differently.


    "Maybe I didn''t..." The lady responded with a smile before taking up the machine beside him.


    "I hope you don''t mind," The lady requested. Kyle shook his head to give her the go-ahead.


    He didn''t own the gym so she was free to do whatever she wanted, there was no reason for him to stop her.


    "Go right ahead," Kyle responded to her. Getting up to change to the proper dumbbells or he risked looking like a deformed specimen with an arm being bigger than the other.


    This was the last thing he wanted because it would be tricky to correct but Kyle didn''t return to his original position and instead opted to gain some distance from the lady.


    He continued to do his curls, he noticed that his muscles weren''t as sore as when he first started and this was because his body was adjusting to the strain that came with working out.


    Kyle focused on his workout routine and was done in the next thirty minutes, he wasn''t going to stay a second longer either.


    He went to the locket to have a quick shower but he came up with a way to keep Aiysha oblivious, he had a change of casual clothes in his bag that he wore the moment he refreshed up so no one could guess he had been to the gym.


    Kyle couldn''t wait to conclude the business he had going on because that would allow him to truly enjoy his system but he noticed that it wasn''t an interactive system.


    It didn''t speak to him or inform him of anything that he didn''t directly ask for, which was how certain features functioned.


    Kyle left the gym soon after, his body was sore but not to the degree where he couldn''t move.


    He got to his car and before he could drive off, he noticed that the lady that was in his space throughout was beside him.


    "Are you following me?" Kyle questioned her but his tone was somewhat irritated because it felt like she was stalking him.


    "Someone''s full of themselves," The lady chuckled, Kyle realized that the car beside him belonged to her and she couldn''t move out because he had parked poorly.


    No, that wasn''t right, she was the one who parked poorly as it was impossible for Kyle to have this skill deficiency. She came here after him because Kyle couldn''t recall any car being there when he parked.


    She parked in such a way that she needed him to pull out before she could exit the place, this was smart considering the car was not only expensive but it would give her a way to further the conversation.


    "She has been watching me," Kyle thought to himself, it was all adding up a little too well.


    He looked at the car and noticed it was on the high-end so she must be doing well financially, not everyone could afford a Tesla. Heck, this was his first time seeing one in person.


    But how should he navigate this situation?

 Chapter 86: Next Step In The Relationship?

    Kyle tried to end the conversation but he felt like the woman was testing him.


    He sighed because he knew that he would run into her once again but this was an opportunity for him to scratch her car and pay for the damages.


    That way, she would not only know that he could buy the very car she was trying to show off but there would be no lingering attachment after he had done so.


    "Hey, did you park that way intentionally?" Kyle finally asked her, he hadn''t moved yet.


    "Why would you ask that? Are you saying women can''t drive?" She questioned with a raised brow, her demeanour was different from the woman he met inside.


    She was more aggressive and confrontational, he didn''t know what was wrong with her but drama was the one thing he didn''t have time for.


    He was going to remove himself from the situation but only after putting her in her place.


    "No, just you. You are clearly a bad driver if you can''t even park right..." Kyle was blunt, he wasn''t going to censor his words.


    The most annoying thing about all of this was there were other places that she could have parked.


    This was equivalent to a guy skipping multiple urinal stalls to take a piss right next to you.


    " I''m just pulling your leg!" The lady burst out laughing but Kyle didn''t find this amusing.


    Quite the opposite, this was no joke and he wasn''t in the mood either.


    "Well, you''re pulling the wrong one," Kyle fired back, words rolling off his tongue so smoothly, that one would think he was born with the grace of wooing women right from birth.


    The lady winked suggestively and this confirmed that she had not only tried to get under Kyle''s skin just for the fun of it but flirted with him.


    Not a lot of things irritated Kyle but this was one of the few things that did, he hated people like this. He misjudged, she didn''t want to interact with him because of his money because it was clear she was doing well for herself.


    Aiysha couldn''t further the conversation either because Kyle didn''t give room for that.


    "It looks like your little girlfriend has tired you out," Aiysha commented prompting Kyle to stop in his tracks.


    "The walls aren''t soundproof, you know," Aiysha added. Kyle was embarrassed by this but Aiysha couldn''t see his face so she had no way of knowing this.


    Kyle didn''t say a word before finally making his way into his room and shutting the door behind him.


    "Did I say something to upset him?" Aiysha muttered to herself, she realized that she had brought up a personal affair and discussed it like they were friends.


    He wasn''t the only tenant she had heard of having sex so why was he the only one she went out of her way to inform them about their fornication?


    She should have kept her mouth and wondered if she had crossed a line that she wasn''t supposed to.


    "Damn it, what has gotten over me?" Aiysha thought to herself before returning to what she was doing.


    -


    Kyle sat on his bed before his back hit the soft cushion on his mattress and then his energy disappeared. He couldn''t do anything else at the moment.


    "So she heard us and thinks Calista is my girlfriend?" Kyle wondered but he didn''t try to clear the air because maybe this would shut the door to the possibility that could develop feelings for him.


    He wanted to get rid of Calista from his harem with the card he got from the lottery draw. Besides, getting rid of Calista from his harem wouldn''t mean that his access to her would have to come to an end.


    Calista was a good fuck and that was all she was good for. Kyle would have called her over but he was aware of the movie''s production starting today.


    He kept in contact with Yuki, Mr. Nakamura''s assistant and he wasn''t going to interfere with that.


    It was time for Kyle to make a move on Jane and take their relationship one step further.

 Chapter 87: Kyle & Jane.

    Kyle was glad that things were turning out the way they did because he had no complaints whatsoever.


    This was a phase in his life that he didn''t know would be possible whatsoever as his future was bleak to the point he wished to end it all.


    This was a moment to reflect on it all and he knew he had starved Jane enough as she would naturally crave to be in his presence right now.


    Kyle also knew he had to be gentle, he couldn''t treat her like he did Calista because he actually cared about Jane. If he treated her that way, there was no way that the dynamic of their relationship wouldn''t change.


    She was sweet and there was something pure about her that struck a resonance within Kyle that he couldn''t quite explain but Kyle knew that this was the beginning of this adventure.


    .The possibilities were endless and it was up to Kyle to pick the one that favored him the most.


    He called Jane and it didn''t even ring twice before it was picked up, like she was waiting for this call.


    [[Kyle!]] Jane couldn''t contain her excitement. She wasn''t so awkward and shy around him even though there were residues of this behaviour.


    "Someone sounds excited to hear my voice," Kyle fired back and he could hear a subtle giggle at the other end of the phone.


    [[I am! I have been wanting to talk to you all day!]] Jane exclaimed like a child waiting to deliver good news to their loved one.


    "Did something happen that you want to tell me about?" Kyle asked because there had to be a reason for this wave of excitement.


    [[I''m just happy to h-hear your voice]] Jane stuttered and Kyle couldn''t help but smile upon hearing this.


    "Is that so? Tell me about your day," Kyle said, he wanted to invite her over but he found himself engaged in a conversation in a matter of moments.


    Jane told Kyle how she spent her day, not leaving out a single detail and this included her outing with Mike. The moment Kyle heard Mike''s name, he raised a brow but who was he kidding?


    He had no power over her and she would do whatever she wanted regardless of what he said so all he could do right now was to let her do her thing and decide from there.


    [[Hello Jane? Are you good? I can''t stay on the phone for long.]] Ella responded right away, Jane could hear noises in the background.


    A collision of multiple voices but she still made time out to be there for Jane.


    "IT IS KYLE! HE ASKED ME TO COME OVER!" Jane couldn''t keep her voice down.


    [[Wait, Kyle asked you to come over?]] Ella repeated.


    "YES! AND I''M FREAKING OUT! WHAT IF HE WANTS TO HAVE SEX!?" Jane realized her voice was a bit too loud and quickly wrapped her hand around her mouth.


    [[Relax Jane! Gosh!]] Ella almost chuckled the moment these words left her mouth.


    "It isn''t funny Ella! You know I am a..." Jane paused like someone was eavesdropping.


    "....virgin," Jane whispered this single word but Ella knew her friend was overreacting.


    This was her first experience with a man and she was glad that it wasn''t with that pig, Mike.


    [[It will be fine, Jane. Do not do anything you''re uncomfortable with. And if you need anything, give me a call...]] Ella trusted Kyle to an extent but you could never be too sure the kind of faces people wore in public.


    It could all be a form of deception to hide their darker nature but she felt a lot safer leaving Jane with Kyle than she did with Mike.


    The call came to an end and the question of what she would wear soon crossed her mind.


    Kyle said it didn''t matter, but this only made her more subconscious about what she should wear.


    She didn''t want to overdress but at the same time, she didn''t want to underdress.


    She wanted to look good for Kyle but if this was going to be her first time, she wanted it to be memorable.

 Chapter 88: Welcome To My Home, Jane.

    Kyle successfully persuaded Jane to come to his place but he knew that Aiysha might get the wrong impression should she see Jane but he didn''t care.


    All the more reason to have her over so he could change her perception of him and show her that he was just a man who liked to sleep around.


    There was no two ways about it because his relationship with Jones had solidified.


    He couldn''t bring himself to do Jones like that but he also hoped that his wife was doing right by him.


    But judging from their family, there was no reason why Aiysha would betray him as she had nothing to gain from this act.


    She had two kids and a husband, it would be stupid to throw it all away just because of her desires.


    Kyle lit one of the candles he was given to set the mood, the truth was he wasn''t sure how the night would go either but that was a problem for later.


    It took a little over thirty minutes, Jane shared her Uber details with him so he could track her location.


    So he knew the moment she was at the front of his building, Kyle was already waiting for her.


    She came out of the car and once again, paid for her ride herself.


    This was the thing about Jane, she didn''t shy away from the responsibility that came with being an adult.


    Jane was so used to seeing Kyle fully dressed that she had no idea what he looked like at home.


    Kyle had on a black singlet and shorts that dangled just above his knees


    The short was loose allowing air to properly blow his balls, which gave him that much freedom.


    Jane gulped because she couldn''t help but think that today would be the day she lost her virginity.


    Her heart was beating and the fact that Kyle looked so good made her heart flutter.


    "Are you going to stand there forever?" Kyle asked her with a wild grin on his face.


    Jane awkwardly walked towards him and wrapped her arms around his lower waist, burying her head into his chest.


    "Surprised?" Kyle asked Jane, he could tell that she was shocked by what she saw.


    "I-It''s not like that, I expected something more..." Jane paused.


    "... Expensive," Kyle helped her complete his sentence.


    Jane nodded her head frantically to confirm that this was the case.


    "Please sit," Kyle asked her to which Jane did, she noticed that the air in the apartment was different.


    It had a sweet scent that filled the room. Kyle didn''t know how useful this candle would be but he wouldn''t have any better time than now to use it.


    "Hey Jane, come here for a minute," Kyle called her from his newly constructed kitchen.


    Jane got up and went to him right away without a second thought.


    She looked at Kyle, waiting for him to tell her why he called her but Kyle''s gaze was focused on the stove. This inadvertently drew her attention to that same stove, she noticed that there was something cooking on it.


    "Y-You cook?" Jane reeled back in shock but Kyle nodded to confirm that this wasn''t mere suspicion.


    "That is right and I want you to be the first to taste it. Come closer," Kyle gestured.


    He learned how to cook from online videos, he could recall and retain every single thing he saw right down to the minute details.


    Jane stood in front of Kyle and he dipped the wooden spoon into the stew on fire.


    "Here, open up," Kyle told her and she did just that, Kyle tapped it on the tip of her tongue.


    It was hot but the amount that Kyle gave her wasn''t enough to burn her tongue.


    Jane expected it to taste average but the moment it hit her taste buds, her eyes widened in shock.


    "T-This is good! This is very good! You made this!?" Jane exclaimed like a child before her attention shifted to the stew, her mouth salivating.


    "Maybe I shouldn''t have allowed her to taste it..." Kyle thought to himself because Jane was looking at him with puppy eyes, she wanted more.

 Chapter 89: A Day With Jane 1/3

    Jane was salivating, and Kyle knew he had to feed her. He couldn''t say no to her, not when she was looking at him like that.


    Kyle chuckled because, considering her personality, he didn''t expect this reaction, but this only told him how good his food was if it made her act out of character.


    "Fine, fine!" Kyle conceded and a bright crease on her innocent face.


    It was funny because Jane was older than Calista, but she was clearly less exposed to certain things. That couldn''t be helped, considering her reclusiveness.


    Kyle served her a plate while the rest of the stew remained on the stove, cooking.


    He served just enough to satisfy her immediate craving but not to fill her belly.


    Kyle placed it on the table in the other room and Jane sat to eat.


    Kyle returned to the kitchen to add a few more secret sauces but he couldn''t help occasionally glancing over at Jane to see how she reacted.


    Kyle had been complimented a lot recently but these were the little things that one couldn''t lie about.


    Jane didn''t know he was watching her otherwise she wouldn''t be eating like a zombie that finally got its hands on some brain.


    Kyle smirked before shaking his head in disbelief.


    "What''s her deal," Kyle muttered but his voice could only be heard by him.


    He left the kitchen two minutes later but Jane''s plate was empty.


    She looked embarrassed because this must not show Kyle that she was classy.


    "I must either be a very good cook or you must be one hungry girl," Kyle joked about the situation.


    He thought about ordering food, that would have been a much easier route but cooking for her had a better chance of establishing a core memory.


    And the chances of a man ever doing this for her were exponentially low.


    Kyle would never do this for Calista, she wasn''t worth the effort in hindsight and there was no need to try to establish any sort of core memory with someone that could be bought.


    "I-I enjoyed it, thank you," Jane whimpered, her hands clutching her dress.


    "I''m glad to hear that, babe," Kyle responded but the moment she heard that word, babe.


    The pace at which her heart beat not only increased but her body temperature rose alongside it.


    "He just called me babe!" Jane thought to herself, frozen in place as Kyle took the plate seated in front of her and returned to the kitchen.


    Jane immediately took out her phone and sent Ella a message to update her on how things were going with Kyle but she didn''t get a reply right away.


    "Look at Miss Competitive!" Kyle exclaimed before matching her energy.


    This too was done in a few minutes but Kyle went all out, he didn''t plan on letting her win which meant that she only won because she simply had a bigger stomach than Kyle.


    Kyle was surprised that she ate that much but her stomach looked like it was about to rip through her dress.


    This was why a flare dress was good, it gave her stomach freedom to expand without restricting her breathing but Jane''s stomach wasn''t the only one that suffered this fate because Kyle''s stomach was just as big.


    "I think we may have overdone it," Kyle commented and this made Jane laugh.


    Sometimes, it felt like he was clueless because there was no way she would have eaten this much if he hadn''t proposed the challenge.


    Kyle looked at her stomach before looking at his.


    Jane got a little self-conscious and her body language showed it as she subtly redirected her body to face away from Kyle.


    She was a victim of bullying and even though she had grown out of that phase, trauma wasn''t something people heal from that easily.


    Kyle began to rub his stomach before gesturing for Jane to do the same.


    Jane found this strange, she not only expected Kyle to order food for them but be eager to take off her clothes.


    That''s how it was with the movies and comics she had consumed. Men are portrayed as people that couldn''t just wait to stick their penis into any hole.


    They were in no condition to have sex either because they had eaten way too much and needed to wait for the food to digest properly or they risked getting a stomach ache.


    This meant that the next course of action would be to watch television. Kyle had a smart TV so they could stream movies from Disney, and Netflix among other services.


    Jane now had a choice to make and the pressure weighed on her shoulders because she could pick any show/movie but what if Kyle didn''t like it?


    She didn''t know the kind of movies he liked because Kyle never gave a specific answer to this question plunging her into the dark.


    "Marvel movies? He should like that, right? No.. He would have already seen them!" Jane thought to herself. Kyle noticed her panic but pretended not to as this would only make her panic all the more.


    But he didn''t need to speak because Jane made a decision, if they were going to watch any movie it would be one that she liked or they would be no use in her winning the eating contest.


    "Oh my, isn''t that..." Kyle muttered to himself but there was nothing wrong with the movie.


    It was an R-rated movie but it was a romcom, one that he had heard about but never got around to watching.


    Jane stiffened up the moment she hit play only to feel Kyle close the distance between them while wrapping his arm around her waist.


    This felt different from when they kissed, maybe it was because the thought of sex was the only thing that she could think about at this moment.


    She couldn''t push it out of her head but that was one thing that couldn''t happen in their current state giving her some peace of mind. Not because she didn''t want it but because she was anxious about the act itself¨Cit was her first time after all.

 Chapter 90: A Day With Jane 2/3

    The movie began and with Kyle''s hand around her waist, she couldn''t focus on the screen in front of her. She could only imagine that hand moving around her body and showing her that it was ready to take her.


    "What has gotten into me!?" Jane thought to herself, she couldn''t believe that this was even a thought in her head because there was something about this moment that made her mind go places.


    It felt like a scene straight out of a movie and this was why she was scared because she knew that if Kyle''s hand was to go a little higher then there was no telling what could happen.


    She wasn''t going to stop him, part of her hoped that he would, her body was craving it but she had to stay focused.


    She snuck a look at Kyle and to her surprise, he was enjoying the movie on the screen because it had his full attention compared to her.


    "Hahaha!" Kyle laughed out loud, the laugh was genuine and Jane couldn''t help but smile at this sight.


    Kyle wanted to be in the presence, that was it.


    There was no other ulterior motive and Jane couldn''t believe she was worried about something that might not even happen.


    Kyle wasn''t like other guys, he was interested in knowing her and this gave her a sense of importance because no one was interested in her.


    Jane considered herself boring, she didn''t have much to offer and didn''t like the idea of being a liability so she tried her best to look after herself so no one else would be burdened with that responsibility.


    Kyle noticed she was staring at him and poked her nose.


    "Hey, you..." Kyle said softly and all Jane could do was smile sheepishly.


    There was a twinkle in her ocean blue eyes and Kyle didn''t need to be told that he had her wrapped around his fingers.


    Jane returned her attention to the movie but she didn''t understand why her body was this hot.


    She couldn''t contain her excitement and her body was telling her just what she subconsciously craved.


    The reason she thought Kyle wanted sex was because she secretly craved it.


    Kyle''s hand firmly gripped her waist, not moving higher or lower as the movie progressed.


    Kyle laughed once again alongside Jane, slowly forgetting the act that made her so self-conscious.


    A sex scene soon appeared on the screen and this was when things got awkward, Kyle has never been ashamed of anything he does.


    This included getting erections in front of others because it was one of those things, he didn''t think too much about as his reaction determines how the situation is perceived.


    However, Jane was the complete opposite, she began to act like a child when a sex scene came up on the screen in front of their parents.


    She gulped and tried her best to maintain her composure but Kyle realized that this was making her uncomfortable but he wasn''t the one going to bring it to her notice.


    "Did he just...!" Jane thought to herself the moment she realized that his hand had moved an inch higher on her waist.


    She swallowed but Kyle must have heard it because he moved an inch higher.


    "Is he making his move!?" Jane thought to herself, her heart beating even faster.


    Kyle began to run his hand up and down her thigh, he didn''t go too high.


    "W-What is this feeling!?" Jane had never felt anything like this before but she could feel herself begin so aroused that she was soaking through her panties.


    She had to bite her lower lips to keep herself under control but did so in a way that Kyle couldn''t see her.


    The movie continued and another sex scene soon popped up, Jane immediately pictured her and Kyle in that situation.


    The man wasn''t rough this time, he was gentle. He planted kisses on her neck down to her navel before spreading her legs to eat her out.


    Jane''s grip momentarily gripped Kyle''s clothes a lot harder than she would have liked but this time, she didn''t look away.


    She watched the scene and could feel the lust slowly overcome her, the way the actress moaned and pulled him in deeper.


    She wondered if it felt that good and this was when Kyle''s hand began to move higher under the flare dress.


    Jane didn''t know what to do but she found herself slowly spreading her legs even though Kyle didn''t reach that high.


    She wanted him to and her body was responding to his touches even though she didn''t want it to.


    Jane tried to adjust but in doing so, brushed against Kyle''s crotch. She felt his cock, just for a second before quickly removing it.


    "THAT WAS HIS...!" Jane was on the verge of freaking out. It was so hard, she didn''t even want to imagine what it would feel like inside her.


    Kyle kept caressing her thighs and she was about to lose her mind.


    "You can touch it if you want," Kyle whispered to her.


    He was soft-spoken and Jane was too self-conscious to do anything.


    She had never held one before and didn''t even know what to do the moment she grabbed it.


    It wasn''t some gaming joystick even though she had seen some sexual acts online to have a general idea but that was all that knowledge was.


    Jane knew it was now or never yet she froze.


    "You''re a virgin?" Kyle questioned and her face went even redder, she looked like a tomato.


    "H-How did you know..." Jane asked.


    You didn''t need to be a rocket scientist to put things together.


    "You don''t have to worry about anything Jane. I will take care of both your body and your soul. All you have to do right now is trust me with it," Kyle reassured her.


    His hand moved past the previous limits he had set for himself and it was only a matter of time before Jane crumbled.

 Chapter 91: A Day With Jane 3/3

    Kyle''s finger glides sensuously along Jane''s slippery folds, his touch sending tingles racing through her nervous system with his face inching closer to hers. Her lips quivered, waiting for his lips to claim hers.


    Jane closed her eyes the moment Kyle was mere inches from her face, puckering up her lips to receive his but it never came.


    Instead, she felt a wet kiss on her neck, it felt like her body was on fire.


    "You taste so damn good.. I wonder if it is the same.." Kyle whispered, stopping himself mid-sentence.


    Jane covered her face, she was ashamed because Kyle had just caught her, wishing the ground would open up and swallow her whole.


    He curled his fingers deep inside her. Jane writhes beneath him, overcome by the intense sensation radiating from her throbbing pussy.


    Kyle began to grind his palm roughly into her plump mound as his fingers began to move chaotically within her, stroking her G-spot relentlessly.


    "Moan for me, my little pervert. Let me hear all those pretty noises I know you can make..."


    Jane bit her lip harshly, muffling the wanton cries threatening to escape her lips.


    "Y-You''re not - unhnnn! - p-perverted~!"


    "No, Kyle, w-wait~!" Jane pleaded breathlessly, but it was futile. Kyle abruptly withdraws his drenched fingers and brings them to his mouth, swirling her juices around his tongue obscenely.


    "It tastes even better down here," Kyle smirked.


    Kyle''s finger slowly pumped into Jane''s sopping pussy, stretching her little cunt open.


    "You really are perfect," Kyle gave her a compliment, feeding into her weakness for praises. He licked his lips as he savored the sweet nectar dripping down his fingers.


    Her slick walls clenched desperately around his index finger, trying to pull him deeper.


    "P-please, don''t teas-!... Ahhhhnnn~" Jane whined pathetically, squirming as she felt her body betray her, growing wetter with each word spilling from Kyle''s mouth.


    This should do, at least for today that is.


    -


    Calista finished rehearsing with Lorenzo and they were more comfortable with their roles.


    The official production was in the coming days and Calista was surprised by the pay.


    The pay was a good indication that this movie was anything but average.


    Lorenzo left her vicinity and the first scene was about to be shot, they waited patiently for the supporting actors and actresses to finish their shots.


    There was no telling what kind of movie this would be because the last-minute change to the script made things unpredictable, and there was no telling what other scenes would be added.


    Calista was thinking that they planned to include a nude scene in it otherwise the pay she was receiving made no sense considering she wasn''t even popular or experienced.


    She wanted to take a different approach to this acting thing but there was nothing that she could do if this was what they wanted from her.


    Calista was a beautiful lady and there was no secret that sex sells in the industry regardless of gender.


    Women and men are sexualized in the industry, the only difference is women are the ones that complain the most about it.


    Calista wasn''t comfortable with the silence from Lucas and needed to make sure that this wasn''t the case.


    She decided to give Lucas a visit but he wasn''t anywhere to be seen.


    The only logical place for him to be would be his office but Calista knew it would be risky to be alone with him.


    She couldn''t get a read on him and had to be careful but this unease, she had to get it off her chest.


    This was why she made the decision to go to his office.

 Chapter 92: What Are We?

    Calista took an important step in her career but she was worried about Lucas because he had the power to make certain decisions regarding the script.


    There was no doubt that he was the one that added the kissing scene but she hoped that this was all that would be added.


    Calista wanted a clean slate, she was a beautiful woman who knew the industry weaponized sex to drive up their sales.


    This wasn''t just directed at men but women as well except that it was women that tended to complain about this portrayal rather than men.


    Men didn''t care too much about this but Calista wanted a clean slate, there was no reason for this movie to get sexual.


    And if he was unable to sleep with her, then he might just make her get naked in the movie so he gets to see her naked either way.


    This would rub her the wrong way but there was nothing she would be able to do if this was the case. Even though she didn''t know how she would feel about it, even some of the greatest celebrities have been nude in their movies.


    The pay was worth it and Calista wasn''t sure she would decline the role either way considering a contract had been signed.


    She made her way into his office with Lucas'' secretary ushering her in.


    Lucas was the only one that had an office, the others used makeshift offices showing the difference in their status.


    "Calista Wave, what can I do for you?" Lucas asked, typing away at the laptop in front of him.


    "Luca-!" Calista was interrupted with a raised finger.


    "I prefer sir," Lucas informed her without looking up. Calista realized that he had reestablished his authority, taking away any formality that was granted by their earlier interactions.


    "Sir, I have come to ask about the change in script," Calista requested but Lucas didn''t once look at her.


    "What about it? You don''t get paid to question the script," Lucas reminded her of her role because he knew that regardless of the altercations he made to the scene, as long as it complimented the overall nature of the film then there was no reason why it should be questioned.


    Even if it did cut off blood circulation, it was worth it for now because he knew that Jane had just taken a very important step with him.


    Aftercare was just as important as the act itself and this was Kyle trying his best to make her feel like she wasn''t alone.


    "I-I''m fine... I just..." Jane stopped herself once again but Kyle could only imagine how intense her feelings were for him if she granted him access to her body in this manner.


    He knew that this was something special for her, it was her first experience with a man.


    "It is fine, Jane. I enjoyed myself and I''m glad you trusted me enough to take this step with me," Kyle reassured her.


    Jane was facing away from him so he couldn''t see the smile that crept up on her face.


    "I-I really really like you, Kyle and I''m scared that this isn''t as real for you as it is for me," Jane confessed, laying bare her vulnerability and saying something she would have thought too much about.


    She couldn''t believe she had said it but it was one of those things that had to be said because she wanted to know where she stood with Kyle.


    Kyle understood her concern, it would be strange if she didn''t want to know after what they had just done.


    "Look at me," Kyle instructed her to which Jane readjusted herself to face him.


    He brushed her hair behind her ear because Kyle knew he felt something for Jane even though it wasn''t as deep as what she felt for him.


    "Touch my chest," Kyle guided her hand and she placed her hand firmly on his chest.


    It was beating like crazy and Jane was surprised that it was this erratic.


    "That''s what you do to me, Jane. I can tell you without doubt, that this is real for me," Kyle reassured before kissing her forehead.


    Jane flashed him a full teeth smile before snuggling up on him, this was all she needed to hear.


    To know what she felt wasn''t one-sided.

 Chapter 93: Why? Because I Can.

    Jones had drawn up the quota but with the money and project that he was about to undertake.


    It wouldn''t be strange to quit his job and focus entirely on the renovation of the apartment because of the shortage of housing.


    There was no doubt that this would give him the financial freedom he had sought all of his life because the entire building would be accessible and ready to be rented.


    He sat in his office but there was a loud argument outside. Jones liked giving his workers a chance to squash the arguments with their customers without having to appear and undermine them.


    He knew how troublesome certain customers were and the only reason they would want to see the manager was to undermine the workers.


    However, this was a situation that called for his attention as evidenced by his worker informing him of the trouble outside his walls.


    Jones was reluctant but eventually gave in and went out to confront the person making so much noise.


    "Hello ma''am, can I help you?" Jones questioned with a broad smile on his face, they didn''t have too many customers but even they looked irritated by the woman causing a commotion.


    And there was only one reason this would happen, she was in the wrong.


    "ARE YOU THE MANAGER!? YOU ARE DOING A VERY BAD JOB! YOUR WORKERS ARE RUDE AND I FOUND A ROACH IN MY BURGER! ISN''T THAT RIGHT, VINCENT!?" The lady barked and the man beside her was the same man that Calista had brought to the shop.


    "Sir, I''m afraid that we have found this and I''m sure this would mean that our meals are on the house as well as some compensation or we might sue. I apologize for her behaviour but unlike me, she took a bite out of hers," Vincent said.


    The most ridiculous part of this was that it was simply a fast food joint, anybody could afford the meal.


    This had to be some sort of scam but Jones wasn''t going to let them have their way because they had disrespected his workers.


    -


    Ella''s career was beginning to take off, she had the option to select a new band with more talented individuals to truly bring out her skills but she chose to stick with her original band.


    There was no doubt that starting a new band from scratch would have been a lot easier but Ella wasn''t the only one who had sacrificed something to make this work.


    She knew deep down that this was something they all wanted and there was no way she was going to deny them when they were at the cusp of their dream.


    She noticed that Jane had stopped texting her and this gave her peace of mind because it meant that she was done worrying about the little things.


    She was rehearsing for their new song. Ella knew it had to be a hit because it was the song that they were going to use to introduce themselves to the world.


    There was no chance for any fuck up.


    "Are you sure you can keep going?" The drummer asked but Ella nodded, he knew that she couldn''t push herself too hard because the song they were rehearsing was hard on her vocals.


    They couldn''t risk her damaging them considering she was the one that got them this opportunity. If she was gone then the opportunity would go with her.


    But who were her band members? Alexa and Dwayne were the guitarists with Rex being the drummer that controlled the momentum of the beat.


    The role of a backup singer was never optional because she didn''t need the band relying on anyone but her.


    However, this would no longer be possible because the band was about to become bigger than herself and this was why Ella was pushing herself this hard.


    "O-One more time..." Ella managed to say and they went once more.

 Chapter 94: Mikes Secret?

    Kyle went to take a shower, he wasn''t planning to go anywhere but he also knew how important it was to stay hygienic considering what they had just done.


    Jane gave him an experience that he didn''t know was still possible because he could give some emotional attachment to these sexual activities, unlike his experience with Calista.


    Kyle was glad that Jane came but realized that he had to treat her delicately.


    He wanted to take her out but knew he couldn''t get too attached as this was a recipe for disaster.


    They weren''t official but he admitted that he liked her even though he knew it might give the wrong impression.


    Thankfully, the shower didn''t turn off midway through his shower this time.


    Kyle stepped out and saw that Jane was fast asleep.


    She must still be tired and he couldn''t blame her, he didn''t know what to do at that moment but his life was in all having a purpose outside of himself.


    But Kyle''s phone soon beeped, he looked down at it and realized it was a text from Ella.


    "She must be worried about Jane," Kyle thought to himself but he decided to step outside for some fresh air which he called her.


    "Hello Ella, how''re you?" Kyle began the conversation, Ella was surprised he called because she didn''t want to interrupt whatever he had going on with Jane if she was still there.


    [[Kyle, hi! I''m good, I''m just a bit worried about Jane,]] Ella confessed.


    There was no point in lying, especially in a situation like this.


    "She''s asleep. She ate far too much," Kyle responded, omitting the sexual act that they engaged in.


    That wasn''t his story to tell because he knew that Jane would eventually alert Ella about the act that just transpired.


    [[She always couldn''t say no to food.]] Ella responded with a giggle. She was glad that Jane had found someone else outside of her to help experience life.


    [[Yes... But Jane, she chose to believe otherwise.]] Ella pointed out.


    Kyle''s instincts were spot on, he knew that there was something wrong with Mike but he didn''t know it was this severe.


    "Hahaha! That does sound like her but she is safe. I can promise you that I won''t let anything happen to her," Kyle reassured Ella but he was glad that Ella revealed this piece of information to him.


    [[Thank you Kyle... For everything, I don''t know how you found Jane but I''m glad that it was you who found her.]] Ella showed her gratitude.


    Kyle smiled, he didn''t know that his relationship with Jane held such significance but then again, it was because of him that this was possible.


    Ella had a shot at a musical career because of him and this was something that she wasn''t going to take for granted.


    "Thank you, Ella, this means a lot coming from you. I have to go now, I can''t have her wondering where I ran off to," Kyle informed Ella and she chuckled at the other end.


    [[You''re right, she is a klutz after all.]] Ella teased her best friend even though it could be interpreted differently. There was no reason for her to be jealous of her friend when she was benefitting from the relationship as well.


    The phone call came to an end but the smile on Kyle''s face slowly disappeared.


    He knew that Mike was a nuisance but knew he had to be more careful around him.


    There was no telling what he would do to Jane but he wasn''t going to give him a chance to hurt her.


    Kyle heaved a frustrated sigh because he knew he had to take care of Mike but he saw how strong Mike looked.


    If it did escalate into a physical brawl, he would be beaten to a fucking pulp but they had to be other means a man of his status could take care of Mike.


    "Mike, I think it is time for you to go," Kyle thought to himself, placing his phone in his pocket but not before checking if Cassandra had unblocked him.


    He didn''t know why he was checking to begin with considering it was for the best that he was blocked and it didn''t matter either way because she hadn''t.


    Kyle found himself wanting that forbidden fruit now more than ever.

 Chapter 95: Dark Temptation.

    Kyle was taken aback by the information told to him by Ella because this was something he felt he should have been told by Jane. But then again, it wasn''t his business in hindsight seeing as they didn''t have any defined relationship.


    She presented Mike as someone harmless but that was far from the case.


    Kyle wasn''t going to let him have his way and he returned to his room with Jane still sleeping or at least that was the illusion she gave.


    Her phone was on the table, charging but Kyle noticed that she had no passcode on it.


    A lesser man would have gone through her phone to see the kind of conversation that she was having with Mike but Kyle wasn''t threatened by him.


    Kyle knew that Mike was hanging around like some pathetic dog hoping for a piece of the cake but Jane wasn''t stupid enough not to see through this or at least he hoped.


    Jane adjusted on the bed and Kyle realized that she was awake or at least, about to wake up.


    He walked up to the side of her bed but this showed how deceptive Kyle was.


    It looked like she was asleep but Kyle knew that she was in that semi-sleep state and could hear the words that were about to come out of his lips.


    "God, you''re beautiful," Kyle said to her but this was one of those things you''d see in romance movies where the man is admiring the beauty of his sleeping partner.


    Kyle knew he had to play into that romantic notion and the moment he looked away, a smile creased Jane''s face.


    However, the doorbell soon rang and Kyle walked out to see who it was considering that he didn''t have visitors.


    But there was a chance that it was Calista, she knew where he lived however she should know better than to visit unannounced.


    Jones wasn''t around too so it couldn''t be him considering he was just coming from outside.


    "Now isn''t the right time but I will give you a call when my schedule clears up," Kyle responded but he noticed that Aiysha was trying to look past him.


    "What is her problem?" Kyle thought to himself, what he does with his life should be none of her business so why was she suddenly getting nosey?


    "That will work for me," Aiysha responded with a polite smile, Kyle averting his gaze.


    Those damn fucking eyes, Kyle hated that he couldn''t maintain her contact with her for too long.


    Kyle''s eyes couldn''t help but look at her ass, it was bouncing all over the place despite the leggings she had on seemingly restricting the motion.


    But this was where he made a mistake because Aiysha looked back and caught him staring at her ass. Kyle noticed that his eyes had lingered for a little too long and quickly looked away before shutting the door behind him.


    "Fucking hell Kyle! Get it together!" Kyle thought to himself.


    He had to get his thoughts under control but he looked back and saw that Jane was all dressed up.


    "Hey sleepyhead, welcome back to the land of the living," Kyle greeted her and Jane flashed an innocent smile in response.


    "Hi..." Jane muttered but she was flushed red, recalling what had happened a few hours ago.


    She couldn''t believe that Kyle had done that to her and needed to return to her personal space to process everything that had happened.


    Kyle could tell she was ready to leave but he couldn''t let her yet because he didn''t want Aiysha to see her.


    "Are you ready to go?" Kyle asked and Jane nodded to confirm this was the case but Kyle shook his head.


    "That won''t do, allow me to make you dinner," Kyle requested, his conversation with Ella confirmed that food was her weakness.


    There was no way she would say no and Kyle was right because Jane accepted in a heartbeat.

 Chapter 96: New Or Old Feature?

    The day came to a natural end with Jane leaving much later in the evening, Kyle offered to drop her off at her place but Jane declined.


    There was no need for him to go to such lengths after everything he had done for her.


    She called an Uber and Kyle said his goodbye with a soft kiss on the lips before sending her on her way but Kyle was relieved that she was gone for some reason.


    He needed time to recharge, his mental capacity wouldn''t be able to handle it as he was already overstimulated.


    Kyle was glad with how his day panned out, he noticed that Calista hadn''t been in contact but he wasn''t losing her so there was no need to worry about this lack of communication.


    He had the power to get rid of anyone in his harem and knew he couldn''t waste it.


    Kyle was saving it for a truly terrible situation, Calista was a bitch but she was good in bed.


    He was worried about her which was weird, Kyle couldn''t help but feel bad about it.


    "System, what are your other functions? Can you help me out here?" Kyle knew there had to be more to his system if it had the power to influence reality.


    There was something that soon appeared on his cyan screen to show that his system could help out with his predicament.


    [Gathering information...]


    [Loading 55%!]


    [Loading 89%!]


    [Loading 99%!]


    [Information gathering complete!]


    [Would you like to see the information regarding Cassandra?


    [YES][NO]?


    "Yes," Kyle responded to his system without hesitation because she had gone quiet and off the radar, all he needed to know was if she was alright or not.


    [Displaying information...]


    [Name: Cassandra Newman...]


    [Age: 33...]


    [Status: Alive...]


    [Blood Type: AA...]


    [Occupation: Model, Actress, Singer...]


    [Body Count: 5...]


    [Status: Alive...]


    [Affection bar: 100%...]


    [Relationship Status: Taken...]


    [Current Location: XXX-XXX-XXX...]


    Kyle''s jaw dropped, he couldn''t believe he could not only see her current location but her body count as well. It was way lower than he would have expected considering the kind of lady she was.


    He expected her to have over at least twenty yet it was just five? That was absurd but Kyle knew he had no reason to doubt his system even if he doubted the information displayed.


    His eyes darted around her location and he realized that he could keep tabs on her at all times even though it was probably because she was in his harem.


    This was one of the most convenient skills because it would allow him to protect them should the need arise. Kyle realized that the system was introducing new skills that encouraged him to push the boundaries of his relationships with these women.


    The thing about this system was that it didn''t force Kyle to do anything he didn''t want to.


    There was no penalty for refusing to participate in these activities and even with a 10X rebate system, it was enough to set him up for life.


    But no one would be satisfied with that if there was a possibility to make their life even easier.


    Kyle knew that with the information that Ella had revealed about Mike, it wouldn''t hurt to have vital information about Jane but there was only one way that was happening.


    He had to take her virginity but that might not be enough to save her from Mike should he attempt to do something to her.


    Kyle did all of this while standing outside, staring blankly ahead like he was trapped in some sort of illusion done by Itachi.


    "Are you okay?" The voice of a child asked, Kyle looked to his left and realized it was Clarissa.


    "Of course I am, why would you say that?" Kyle questioned with an awkward smile.


    "You have the same look as Papa when he''s alone," Clarissa said prompting Kyle to recoil at that statement.


    "Huh?" He thought to himself but the truth was that Kyle''s life had turned around for the better.


    That emptiness in his heart remained but the concerning thing about this was that Clarissa saw through him with a single glance.

 Chapter 97: Uncle Kyle.

    Kyle didn''t know what Clarissa was doing alone outside or what she meant with her earlier statement but she was a kid.


    Kyle knew he had to be overthinking this situation, there was no way that a kid could see through him when no one else could but that was only because his mask had slipped.


    "What are you doing out here either way, shouldn''t you be at home?" Kyle responded but Clarissa sat at the entrance without saying a word.


    "Earth to Clarissa..." Kyle responded but he could tell that she was sad and needed someone to talk to even though she didn''t specifically search for him.


    Kyle sat beside her and noticed that she was staring into the distance, as she would rather be anywhere but here.


    Kyle always assumed Jones was a happy man with the perfect family but the words that came out of Clarissa''s mouth implied otherwise.


    "Mommy and Daddy are fighting again," Clarissa confessed, burying her head between her legs.


    "Again?" Kyle thought. This was the first time that he heard they fought.


    He knew that every couple fought, that much was certain because a relationship without conflict isn''t a healthy one.


    Kyle knew he had to be careful with what he said because this was a child and he wasn''t aware of what she had been exposed to.


    "Did your parents fight a lot, Mister Kyle?" Clarissa asked, momentarily lifting her head to look at him.


    Kyle hated talking about his family but this wasn''t about him, it was about Clarissa.


    "I think people fight when they care about each other..." Kyle started, staring off into the distance.


    "What do you mean? Fighting is bad," Clarissa responded but Kyle expected that much.


    Children are taught things in such a black-and-white manner that he couldn''t blame her for her view.


    "Hahahah! I understand why you might think that but tell me, Clarissa, don''t you fight too?" Kyle questioned her to which Clarissa gave the question some thought before nodding her head.


    "Do you hate her?" Kyle questioned and she immediately shook her head to refute this.


    Every meaningful decision he took was influenced by his system in one way or another like he was some sort of puppet.


    Kyle didn''t care about any of it and knew he would find what to fill the void with when he conquered the world.


    In a matter of moments, Kyle drifted off into a deep slumber.


    -


    "Again?" Kyle thought to himself, waking up somewhere unfamiliar.


    He noticed that he was no longer in the park but a room littered with toys. The walls were painted pitch black; a flickering light bulb in the middle of the barely illuminated room.


    Kyle could hear the faint sounds of screaming and shouting outside of the room; the voices were too muffled for him to make out the words.


    He stretched his hand to reach for the doorknob only to realize that he was in the body of a past variant of himself.


    Then carvings dipped in blood appeared on the door with the words.


    "DO NOT OPEN!"


    Kyle didn''t know what this meant but wasn''t about to listen to this sign. He knew this was a nightmare so there was no way that any harm could befall him.


    He grabbed the doorknob and the sounds outside came to a halt however that was soon replaced with someone dashing towards the door.


    Kyle didn''t know what was happening but he felt an immense sense of urgency.


    A loud bang was heard on the door like someone was tossed into it by the winds generated by a hurricane. But it didn''t just happen once, it kept happening again and again until the door began to crack and give way.


    Kyle backed away, his heart thumping; all he heard in response was a loud shriek that jolted him awake.


    Kyle''s body was trembling, his hands were shaking but the most worrying of this was his rabid heartbeat.


    Kyle was having a panic attack.

 Chapter 98: Another Week Later.

    Ever since that day, a week had passed and renovation to the entire apartment had begun.


    Kyle was glad this was underway because it was the last piece of his missing puzzle.


    His nightclub was all set up; Kyle had set the launch for later that day with a whopping 50% discount for the first month.


    He knew that this would upset the business revenue of his competitors but that much was to be expected.


    It wasn''t anything personal, it was simply business even though he knew this would most likely make him enemies.


    He was ready to take that step, Kyle''s wardrobe had completely changed.


    He was no longer looking like a bum but people could tell with a single look that he was someone to prominence.


    Ella had managed to secure a gig within his club but she had no idea he was the owner.


    Kyle kept these things to himself but Isabella was proving to be invaluable.


    She knew how to be discreet and this club could act as a good way for his artists to gain recognition.


    Especially if he restricted the acts to artists signed directly under his Agency.


    This would not only spread awareness but make it known to talents that signing under them guaranteed a fixed set of income unlike signing with a major credit industry.


    Kyle still hasn''t seen Calista but that was only due to her schedule however they spoke quite a lot.


    He could tell that Calista was taken with him because the conversation was once tilted towards money had evolved to her simply talking about her day.


    She told him everything that happened with Lucas Rossini and Kyle realized that this man might be a problem.


    They tried to put up an act for their children but there was some tension there.


    Kyle knew that it wasn''t in his place to come between them or try to fix whatever might be broken.


    That was something they had to do themselves but he didn''t want the kids to be caught in the middle.


    They weren''t his responsibility regardless and he only did as much as Jones and Aiysha allowed.


    A lot of stuff happened in the space of a week, Jane was getting a second job because their bills were beginning to back up.


    She refused for Kyle to cover everything, this included clearing their student loans that helped them through school.


    Kyle didn''t understand why she did this, why she chose the harsher path when she could have everything she wanted if she just asked him.


    He knew that Calista would have no problem demanding anything she wanted because Kyle had shown her what he could do for her financially.


    But she wanted a sense of individuality and Kyle had no problem because it eliminated the spirit of complacency. She knew the value of money so she was more prone to be appreciative for the little things.


    Kyle liked this about her even though he knew he would have to take on that responsibility eventually but his view regarding his harem had changed.


    If he could monopolize beautiful women for himself, there was no need for him to screw them only once when he could keep them around to rotate as he deemed fit depending on his mood.


    A menu exclusive to him, the time for his club unveiling was near, Kyle had spent over $1,000,000 to sponsor the promotion so they received nothing but the best.


    This was why L. A had been buzzing and news got out about this opening, one more club to be degenerated in.


    Kyle wore a blazer and that was all he needed to get ready for, he looked like an Italian mobster with how he was dressed but it had an air of elegance around it.


    Kyle stepped out as the sky darkened, this was where things got interesting.

 Chapter 99: The Grand Opening!

    Kyle knew the turnout was going to be huge, the attention it got on social media made it look like one of the hottest clubs in L.A.


    He paid celebrities to tweet about it to increase the hype surrounding the opening.


    There was no way that people wouldn''t want to give this place a try when their favourite artist had nothing but praise for the people here.


    Kyle knew he had to make sure the security was tight too, this was one of the most important things because he had no idea what could happen on the scene.


    The last thing he needed was for his club to become a murder scene on the first day because people tend to get violent with a few drinks in them.


    Kyle got into the club but the line that had formed outside was jaw-dropping.


    He already expected a huge crowd but this exceeded all expectations.


    He met Nate inside along with some other people who were temporarily, just for tonight.


    Kyle had every intention to retain anyone that did a good job, this acted as a job interview but he gave Nate the liberty to choose who they retained.


    Nate was the manager and Kyle made sure he had a certain level of control to make key decisions. This was no doubt a risk as he would have been safer bringing in an experienced manager to handle things rather than gambling on Nate.


    Nate, however, was trustworthy and this was one of those things you could learn from the judge.


    Kyle''s wealth allowed leeway for certain financial mistakes but the disco light hanging in the middle of the dancefloor with the tiled floors capable of buying multiple cars as they were imported all the way from France.


    Kyle was happy, he couldn''t contain his smile because he didn''t know this thing would be possible.


    This dream, this right here was his imagination manifested into reality.


    "Money is truly the wheel that makes the world go round," Kyle muttered under his breath but the loud music blasting around them was enough to drown out any hushed voices.


    A catchy name to say the least but he was aware of what it could be interpreted as considering the religious nature of the world.


    There was a message attached that Ella had only told her last minute and that was why she was just informing him.


    Kyle had no reason to doubt her because this would be pointless if it was one considering Kyle had no way to know her whereabouts.


    He understood the importance of open communication and Jane remained the greenest flag he had seen so far.


    Ella only informed her of the gig and how late she would be but Jane quickly threw on something when she found out how big of a deal this was.


    "Let her in and make sure she gets the V.I.P. section," Kyle instructed Nate.


    Nate was surprised but it was clear that he knew her and boy, was she a cutie.


    "Fine! I will do it," Nate responded but before he left, he was given a stern warning.


    "Oh and Nate... She''s mine," That was all Kyle said, this should be enough to dissuade him from making any moves on her but Nate wasn''t even that kind of person to begin with.


    "As you wish, boss," Nate responded with a thumbs up.


    Kyle knew he had to make an appearance and this would be the night that his dream became a reality.


    The club was officially opened and the crowd poured in, Kyle made sure the area Jane was in was restricted solely to her.


    No one else could access the area regardless of their status, they would no doubt lose revenue in the hundreds of thousands but that was inconsequential.


    This was going to be a long night and Kyle planned to enjoy every single moment.


    The restaurant was in the next room and with the soundproof walls, it could effectively separate these two lifestyles.


    "Let the party begin."

 Chapter 100: Like Moth To Flames.

    The night went better than expected, Ella was singing at the top of her lungs and while it did take the crowd some time to warm up to them.


    They went berserk, Kyle could have easily hired a DJ but this is what he wanted his club to be about.


    Live performances, bring the artists closer to the crowd. However, he knew that a DJ might be needed should something happen to the artists meant to perform so he had one on standby.


    Kyle watched the bright smile on her face, Ella couldn''t make out the crowd thanks to the flickering lights but her immediate vicinity didn''t suffer this same fate, allowing her to focus on her performance.


    Ella sang her heart out and the audience was dancing, she didn''t opt for a heavy metal track and chose to sing something a lot softer.


    This was a different experience and with everything 50% off, bottles were emptied out at an astonishing rate. Everything was going and the stock was depleted, even the meals in the restaurant section were nearing depletion.


    This was such a busy scene but Kyle was going to make his move, Jane was surprised that she had this place all to herself.


    Ella was performing here but she wasn''t that important to warrant such treatment with a security.


    Stationed at her booth. A drink was offered but Jane didn''t touch it, she took out her phone and recorded Ella singing her heart out.


    Tears soon welled up in her eyes, she couldn''t believe that Ella had reached this stage in her career but the emotions in her voice were.


    She could tell her friend was hurting and letting it all out, it could be felt with every word that escaped her lips.


    Jane knew this was more than a song for Ella, this was her soul being shared with everyone but of course, she was the only one that caught on to this.


    Everyone else was too focused on drinking and partying to care about such a thing.


    "Got room for one more, princess?" A voice said behind the security watching her booth and to her utmost surprise, it was Kyle.


    Ella''s voice was strained and it was beginning to affect the notes she could hit.


    However, Kyle was impressed that she managed to keep singing but this was why she chose notes that wouldn''t stain her voice.


    She was singing for over an hour now and needed a break but there were no other artists to take over from her so she had to keep going.


    This made Kyle realize the flaw in his plan but he had other singers here even though they weren''t famous.


    Just for tonight, he could make use of them because, in the end, tonight was the night.


    Jane was treated like a V.I.P. among V.I.P.


    She was a VVIP and she didn''t even know it but if Kyle was the owner of this place like he said then the treatment she got made all the more sense.


    Jane finally took a sip of the drink in front of her with Kyle around her, she knew he wouldn''t let anything happen to her and Kyle also planned to remain sober throughout the night.


    The club, restaurant and strip club were at max capacity, this was the best opening one could ask for because his revenue for that night was easily in the millions.


    "If I told you I owned this place, what would you say?" Kyle whispered in Jane''s ear to which her eyes widened in utter shock.


    "Get out of here!" Jane barked, slightly nudging him. She was tipsy at this point so she had less control over her words.


    "I''m serious!" Kyle responded with a satisfied smile but realized that the drink she took hit her harder than she would have liked. Jane offered him complete transparency into her life so it was up to him to return that level of communication to her.


    But that was to be expected, the drinks served were far from cheap and everything here was something most of these people wouldn''t be able to afford without the discount that Kyle gave to them but the problem about a place becoming too popular was that it attracted unwanted people.


    And one of the people it happened to attract was Calista Wave.

 Chapter 101: Playing With Fire.

    Calista was in the building but Kyle had no knowledge of her presence, he couldn''t have predicted something like this happening.


    He thought she was so swamped with work that partying would be the last thing on her mind even though it would help to loosen her up from all the stress.


    Calista came with a few friends but unlike Jane who told Kyle every single detail of her life, Calista maintained some sort of independence and only told him things that directly concerned him.


    Even though she was more likely to tell him about this experience should anything of note take place.


    Calista heard the music being played and found herself nodding her head in rhythm, she didn''t come alone either.


    A few of her friends were able to tag along, but she had to pay over-the-top money to get in even though she still had to stand in line.


    She hadn''t reached that level of fame yet where people would give her a pass for such things but her beauty privilege did come in clutch for her.


    It allowed her to skip past a few people and eventually, she was at the front.


    There was no doubt that Kyle would have tried to stop her from entering if he was aware because the last thing he wanted was to mix both parts of his life.


    That was a recipe for disaster because neither knew he was polygamous but he doubted that Calista would mind much about his promiscuous nature.


    That was one thing wealthy people tend to do, not that he was justifying it but he didn''t know how Jane would take this.


    That was all he cared about at this moment but Kyle soon registered her presence.


    There was one thing about Calista, she knew how to draw attention to herself everywhere she went.


    Doxxing would earn the trust of his clients but no one comes to a nightclub for something as silly as that, they came there to have the night of their life and possibly hook up.


    Calista was dancing with her friends but soon felt someone grinding against her.


    She immediately stopped and jolted away from said person, turning around to see who dared to do such a thing.


    "Damn, I didn''t know I was that repulsive," Kyle responded with a smile but this was a good sign as well. It showed that she didn''t come to the club to dance up on anybody.


    "Kyle? What are you doing here!?" Calista gushed, Kyle looked over at Ella and realized that it would take a miracle for her to see him in this crowded room especially when she wasn''t subconsciously looking for him.


    Kyle noticed her friends were checking him out but that was to be expected, he was a handsome devil that looked like money.


    "You stole the words right out of my mouth. I didn''t know you would be stepping out today with work and all," Kyle said.


    He already identified a lady in her friend group that looked a little too good to not have a bite out of but Kyle knew that his status meant that not everyone should have access to him.


    If everyone did then he would be the talk of the town and that would send his sex appeal plummeting because anyone with a fine face and body can have a piece of him.


    This was where sexual discipline came into play and Kyle was slowly developing that.


    Calista wrapped her arms around his neck, the heels she wore making this possible.


    "God, I missed you.." Calista said. Kyle grabbed her buttocks firmly before burying his tongue in her mouth like he was about to take off her clothes there and then.


    "Not as much as I missed you," Kyle responded, breaking away from the kiss.


    He needed no introduction, the women around her knew who he was with that demonstration but Kyle was playing with fire at this point.

 Chapter 102 Two Birds, One Cock?

    102  Two Birds, One Cock?


    The rest of the night went on, the banging music and Ella maintaining the energy she started with. There were breaks, of course, for her to catch her breath and fill her belly. Nate showed his managing skills as he managed to find a replacement act to fill in the place. He had made reservations about this particular scenario because even the main acts had supporting acts. Kyle had a vision in place but he was also going to set this place up to be a pseudo-talent recruitment. This way, he could see how the act performs in front of a crowd. That was one of the most important skills to being an artist and that was how well they moved the crowd.


    This was how mediocre artists sold out on tours. It wasn''t because of their inherent skills but they knew how to connect with the crowd through their antics on stage.


    The perfect showmanship but the person Nate had brought wasn''t just a singer but a DJ. They were simultaneously singing while DJing, a perfect blend of two skills.


    And the crowd went wild, Ella didn''t know where to look for Jane but she caught her after a minute because Jane was basically jumping and screaming.


    Ella couldn''t contain her smile as she walked towards Jane, her bandmates dispersed to enjoy the night.


    They got some drink and food in them, they left this crowded area because they had been the source of the noise for an hour and a half. They wanted some quiet but Ella remained with Jane. She saw that her best friend was intoxicated and all she could do was smile. "Oh my gosh! You were amazing! You are the best rockstar in the whole wide world!" Jane exclaimed, slobbering over her words.


    "Hahaha! Jane! Don''t tell me you''re drinking?" Ella questioned to which Jane brought both of her fingers to form a closely bridged letter C. "Just a little bit," Jane said but Ella was surprised that she was in the V.I.P section. That couldn''t be because of her and there was only one person she knew that had such an influence. "Is Kyle here?" Ella asked and Jane''s jaw dropped. "He is! How did you know!? Are you some sort of magician?" Jane''s eyes widened in genuine anticipation.


    "Common sense is my superpower..." Ella said before rustling her hair. She looked around for Kyle, there was no way he would leave Jane in this state unless he absolutely had to but he was nowhere to be seen. However, she noticed that Jane was the only one in the booth and one of the few people to have security. She was surprised that he had such an influence because you get a booth, you must have paid in advance. Jane coming here was last minute so it''s either he had foresight or he was way more wealthy than he let on. "You should have seen him..." Jane muttered. "Seen who?" Ella questioned with a raised brow. "KYLE! HE LOOKED SO GOOD!" Jane exclaimed. "I want to live in his skin!" Jane added.


    Ella couldn''t hold in her laughter, that would explain why she took alcohol in the first place.


    It was because of Kyle but she didn''t like the idea that Kyle left her friend in this state but then again, there was security.


    Ella realized that what she thought was a break was the end of their paid gig.


    She realized this only after being informed by her bandmates that they were calling it a night.


    "You''re bigger than I remember..." Calista muttered.


    "It just misses you..." Kyle responded.


    Calista grinned, turning around to face Kyle, she grabbed his cock but the way she was positioned made it impossible for anyone watching to see what was going on.


    "It does? How about you show me how much?" Calista questioned, sticking her hand into her mouth before slipping her hand into his trousers.


    "Tell me how much you miss me," Calista whispered in his ear, stroking his cock.


    Kyle couldn''t believe she was doing all of this in public but he knew that she had a freaky side to her after the day she drugged him.


    There was no telling what she was capable of when it came to sex but Kyle loved how unpredictable she was.


    "How about you show me what''s there to miss?" Kyle responded. He knew he wasn''t going to do anything with Calista but teasing her was fun.


    Kyle kept glancing over at Jane not because he was scared he would be caught but because he was worried about her.


    If Jane caught him, what was the worst that could happen? There was no label on their relationship and the way he handled her interaction with Mike conveyed the message that he was fine with her seeing other people even though he knew she wouldn''t.


    This is why Jane has been confused for the longest time about the nature of their relationship.


    Check A/N in Chapter 125

 Chapter 103 What A Night.

    103  What A Night.


    Kyle found himself in a predicament but it wasn''t anything he couldn''t get himself out of but for a second, he lost sight of Ella.


    She was no longer in the boot with Jane and it was clear that Calista was willing to fuck him right there and then if he wanted to.


    Kyle broke away from her before smirking.


    "If I were that easy, everyone would have had a piece of me..." Kyle boasted and Calista couldn''t believe this was the same man who was working as a cashier a few weeks back.


    Now he had her wrapped around his fingers and she didn''t want to break free.


    Calista smiled but her girlfriends soon returned with drinks in their hands.


    Kyle heaved a loud sigh of relief, he could finally leave the area and return to Jane.


    That was his concern right now and even though he would like for both of his worlds to be kept separate, what was the worst that could happen if they did come together?


    Emotions and feelings are silly things, they make even the smartest of people make ridiculous decisions and compromises.


    A man stays with his cheating partner and vice versa because they are already too emotionally invested to let go.


    Was that why the affection bar was there? So he could see how emotionally invested they were and thus, how he could treat them?


    Kyle was beginning to realize that all these features given to him by the system not only helped him sustain his harem and wealth but also made it possible for him to know what decisions to make regarding it.


    Did his system predict something like that would happen? That couldn''t be right.


    Kyle knew he might be giving this too much thought but there was nothing that could be done regarding it.


    He returned to Jane but as he was so was Ella, Ella returned at the same time.


    "Hahaha! You don''t act how you look, aren''t goths meant to be cruel people?" Kyle questioned and Ella chuckled at this ridiculousness.


    "Of course not! That is a stereotype!" Ella barked.


    "They did get one thing right though..." Kyle asked. This question drew her in because she wanted to know what else he heard about them.


    "And what is that?" Ella questioned with an arched brow.


    "They are beautiful. Now come on, let''s go," Kyle said but Ella couldn''t contain her smile.


    The way Kyle continued the conversation made it impossible for her to backtrack on the conversation.


    "S-Sure! Wait, shouldn''t you stay and enjoy the opening of your club?" Ella questioned, she didn''t know why she was stuttering.


    It was a simple harmless compliment that she heard almost daily but this took her off guard.


    "Nate will handle it from here and I can''t enjoy the rest of the night if I''m not sure about you both getting home safely. I can''t even trust an Uber to do the job," Kyle was stern.


    The way he conveyed the message, she knew that there was no changing his mind.


    Kyle didn''t mind taking them back home even if it would ultimately be an inconvenience to him, there was nothing that could be done because their safety was his priority.


    He held Jane''s waist, she wasn''t black-out drunk so that was a good thing as he walked them to his car. Ella grabbed her bag and took a final sip from the drink on the table.


    It was expensive shit, there was no way she was leaving without it because when she left, the bottle had magically disappeared from the table.


    But unlike the other ladies who didn''t spot Kyle when he was Calista, Calista caught Kyle leaving the nightclub with two women.


    Check A/N in Chapter 125

 Chapter 104 Ella & Kyle

    104  Ella & Kyle


    Kyle was a protective man, he couldn''t let the women return home in such a state considering the time. It was well past midnight and that was a dangerous time for women to be outside.


    Kyle wasn''t about to take any risk and also was looking for an excuse to get out of there.


    He witnessed the opening and knew it would be a grand success, there was no limitation to what he could achieve.


    This place was going to be big but Nate had shown he was more than capable of handling himself and this club.


    If need be, Nate could act as the face but he didn''t want him to drop out of college.


    That was one thing he wasn''t going to allow him to do because he still regretted taking that path.


    There was one thing he knew all too well and that was the consequence of one''s action.


    Kyle drove with great skills, Jane was in the backseat because she needed to lie down.


    Ella sat in the passenger seat and there was silence, Jane was already asleep at the back with music blasting through the window.


    Kyle''s eyes were focused on the road, the road barely had any cars on them because it was the time when dangerous things tend to happen.


    This was why Kyle knew he had to be vigilant, he wasn''t going to risk anything.


    "Ella, how was your experience?" Kyle finally spoke but this wasn''t because he was uncomfortable with the silence.


    "I-I didn''t expect the place to be this intense..." Ella admitted.


    "I''m sorry for putting you on the spot but I heard your demo and knew I just had to have you there. You''re an incredible singer, I''m glad I found you first," Kyle said and there it was again, a simple compliment but Ella was glad that her talents were being recognized by someone who didn''t want to sleep with her so she knew it was a genuine compliment with no ulterior motive involved.


    Then again, men weren''t so straight forward but she truly believed that Kyle was different.


    Kyle sat on the couch to unwind, he needed to rest up a bit because he too had a busy night and getting back on the road immediately would have more disadvantages than advantages.


    Kyle looked at her legs, it was an involuntary action upon hearing her statement.


    "Your leg looks just fine to me," Kyle responded with a reassuring smile.


    "Looks are deceiving! I''m sure you are aware of that," Ella fired back.


    "True, I thought you were a vampire that was after my blood when we first met," Kyle responded with a tease.


    "Haha! Come on! I wasn''t that bad!" Ella couldn''t hold in her laughter.


    "I bet that was what Vlad the Impaler said too..." Kyle said, joining his fingers together to form a cross as he slowly raised it.


    Ella kept on laughing. This was what made Kyle stand out, his sense of humor and ability to engage in any type of conversation.


    "Do you want anything to drink? Maybe water?" Ella asked to which Kyle nodded.


    "Sure thing, a glass wouldn''t do before I go on my way," Kyle said.


    Ella stood up to retrieve a glass of water and returned in a little over 20 seconds.


    Kyle gulped down the glass and got on his feet, he was ready to go.


    "Are you sure you can go back home tonight? You can spend the night here if you want to," Ella suggested but Kyle was already headed towards the door.


    "Nice try Dracula," These were his final words before walking out the door leaving Ella with a wide smile on her face.


    Check A/N in Chapter 125

 Chapter 105: Pouting Bird.

    The night came to an end and what a night it was, Nate did an excellent job managing the rest of the night as he not only held his own but coordinated the operation.


    He was yet to be informed about Kyle''s plan to have him watch over the place.


    He thought this was him carrying out his job as Kyle''s assistant.


    He was being paid a lot of money so he didn''t mind doing this job.


    This game changer for Nate but he wondered if Kyle had always been so rich.


    There was no way that someone would come into contact with such amounts of money in such a short time.


    Maybe he won the lottery? That was the most likely scenario but none of this was his business as long as he was getting paid.


    He would soon know how legit this was because it was a new month, he hadn''t signed any contract and this job was given to him strictly on a verbal basis.


    Nate expected Kyle to give excuses but he had nothing to lose by gambling with this opportunity.


    If it didn''t go well, he would lose a month of his life, but if it did, he would gain a job that would sustain him in the long run, as he would be able to take care of himself in school, too, without burdening his parents with responsibilities.


    Kyle said he could pay him $1,000 every day but they never spoke about it again and Nate knew he most likely meant monthly.


    $30,000 monthly would be life-changing because it would tackle most of his financial burden.


    Though he had his account details so Nate expected an alert but once again, something in him felt this was too good to be true.


    There had to be a catch but he checked his phone after an hour of waking up, he tried his best to resist checking it for as long as possible because his heart was thumping.


    He was expectant but didn''t want his expectations to be too high or that could ruin the rest of his week.


    "What?" Nate muttered to himself, his jaw-dropping like an 80s sitcom character.


    There it was, $40,000 sitting in his bank account, Kyle had added a bonus for the additional job done but there was a memo attached to the transfer congratulating him on his promotion to manager in the just launched Nightclub, but the payment he had received was for the work he had done so far.


    He was not only overpaid but this showed him that Kyle did come from money.


    "Do you want to come in?" Kyle questioned, moving aside in the process.


    Calista walked right in without saying a single word and Kyle rolled his eyes.


    He assumed it had to do with last night and how he left her stranded but the thing about this was that she didn''t even inform him that she was coming there.


    Kyle knew what she could do was limited because he could easily dispose of her if she overstepped her boundaries.


    She sat on the couch and Kyle walked up to her but he didn''t say anything.


    He just stared at her, Calista was pouting and he found this cute.


    "Where did you go last night?" Calista questioned and it was just like he thought.


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    "I went home, where else would I be?" Kyle responded.


    "Alone?" Calista asked and that was when Kyle realized what this was about.


    She must have seen him leave the nightclub with Jane and Ella.


    "Do you see anyone here?" Kyle questioned, dancing around the question.


    Calista didn''t say another word, instead choosing to continue pouting.


    "Now that you say it, I think I remember leaving with a few girls," Kyle said and he could feel Calista''s body stiffen like she was hoping he wouldn''t admit it.


    "Is that a problem?" Kyle asked but Calista knew that she might have made a mistake.


    She didn''t know Kyle would admit to it, she expected him to deny it because this response put her on the spot.


    "Calista, I asked a question and you better answer," Kyle sounded irritated and Calista knew at that moment that he had managed to flip the table on her.


    And how she responded would determine the nature of their relationship going forward.

 Chapter 106: A Gift Or A...

    Kyle had handed Calista an ultimatum, he wanted to see if this would be a deal breaker for her but the chances that it would be low.


    Not everyone had the means to satisfy her financial cravings like him but this helped him confirm that she was emotionally attached to him if she was affected by something like this.


    Kyle found this funny but he wasn''t going out of his way to please her.


    If anything, he was the one out of her league, not the other way round and with a snap of his finger, he could crumble her career.


    He could make her lose it all and send her right back to ground zero.


    "You were supposed to leave with me..." Calista sounded unsure of the words that came out of her mouth.


    "I can go home with whoever I want, Calista..." Kyle said sternly before redirecting her gaze to face him.


    "And you look at me when you speak," Kyle warned her.


    "Were you jealous?" Kyle asked but Calista couldn''t muster the courage to speak about it.


    Kyle realized that she might not like what she heard but had no choice but to accept the reality of it.


    This was to test her reaction as his hand left her chin before finally revealing.


    "I didn''t take anyone home, they had a bit too much to drink so I had to take them home," Kyle revealed.


    "I don''t care, you can do whatever you want." Calista rolled her eyes but he could sense the relief in her voice.


    "I can do whatever I want?" Kyle questioned, pausing briefly.


    "And what if that thing is you?" A smirk creased his face and this almost broke the nonchalant face that Calista had.


    He noticed that she had on different clothes so she clearly went back home and she didn''t look tired or hungover either.


    That meant that she called it a night early after spotting him leaving the area.


    "Here..." Calista said, digging her hand into her bag to bring out a box.


    She had to find a way to make an impression on him that lasts and what better way than a gift?


    A constant reminder of her presence in his life, seeing him with those girls made her remember how in-demand men like him were.


    She couldn''t afford to lose him not only because of the financial benefits but her emotional attachment.


    -


    Jane was coming to it, she couldn''t do anything because of the throbbing headache that rocked her head. It felt like her brain had a heartbeat and Ella was beside her with a bottle of water to help her hydrate.


    Like she thought, Jane couldn''t remember anything that she had done last night but Ella wasn''t about to remind her either.


    "God... Why didn''t you stop me from drinking?" Jane questioned, clutching her head in pain.


    "You needed to loosen up and have fun," Ella defended her alcohol intake.


    "And besides, Kyle liked you in that state," Ella added and Jane''s face flushed red.


    "Wait, what!?" Jane screamed.


    "You don''t remember? You told him how much you liked him," Ella teased but Jane swallowed every word that came out of her mouth.


    "T-That''s a lie! There is no way I could say that!" Jane immediately shot down the idea.


    "You don''t want to hear what he said?" Ella questioned. Jane denied saying what she said but if she did say it by chance, she wanted to hear what Kyle had to say.


    "He said..." Ella paused, stopping herself from completing her sentence.


    "... Nothing, because you never said anything to him," Ella confessed.


    "Gosh! You''re the worst!" Jane barked, tossing a pillow in Ella''s direction who couldn''t stop laughing.


    This was the first time that she had seen Jane act this way over a guy.

 Chapter 107: An Unexpected Text.

    Kyle was shocked by the gesture Calista had shown him because he never expected her to reciprocate his energy but this confirmed that this was becoming a serious thing.


    However, his earlier conversation with her regarding Jane and Ella told him that she was one to accept him having multiple women as long as he didn''t neglect her.


    Or he would have gotten a more violent reaction from her when he told her he did leave with some women.


    Calista''s main concern was to maintain her spot in his life even if he did have other women.


    She knew how these things worked so it wouldn''t surprise her nonetheless.


    She left Kyle alone soon after and allowed him to have the day to himself just like he planned to.


    He hopped on his gaming console and played some games, most notably God of War: Ragnarok.


    This was one of his favourite games because it symbolized Kratos'' journey from a brute to a gentle god.


    The character development was up there and this was one of those games that could be classified as the greatest of all time.


    Kyle spent at least an hour or so playing but then his phone got an unexpected message from an unknown number.


    He tried to figure out who he was but he came up blank, Kyle wanted to respond but he was in no hurry.


    If someone was texting with an unknown number, it was common courtesy to introduce themselves. But this wasn''t the first time that an unknown number had tried to contact him in the past couple of days.


    Kyle wasn''t the one going to drag this out as he had nothing to lose or gain by ignoring them because it was none of his business in the end. However, his phone soon buzzed again¨C a minute later.


    Kyle looked at it again but this time, it was more than a simple greeting and he instantly recognized this person.


    "Cassandra?" Kyle muttered to himself, dropping his controller because he thought she was done with him.


    All while he was watching her do it and that was when he decided to come out.


    Cassandra immediately caught him and waved him down, Kyle was surprised that she wanted to see him in public.


    He expected her to want to sneak him in so there would be no evidence of his being here but this gave him a sense of security as there was no way that he wouldn''t be seen by at least one person.


    If anything should happen to him, there would be traces of him here.


    Kyle approached her and he could tell that there was something different about her.


    She looked... happy and Kyle looked over his shoulder to see that a few people were watching them.


    "Hey, you..." Kyle began the conversation but Cassandra gave him a full-teeth smile.


    "Hi! Want to come in, stranger?" Cassandra requested, Kyle felt like he was talking to a different person.


    "Does she have a split personality?" Kyle thought to himself, he dared not verbalize his thoughts.


    "Sure thing Cassey," Kyle responded and they both entered the house.


    "I must say, I''m surprised you reached out to me after that incident," Kyle brought it up right away but this was in part to see her reaction.


    "I was overwhelmed, I didn''t know what to do at that moment," Cassandra confessed.


    "So it had nothing to do with the fact that you''re married?" Kyle questioned, he noticed the portraits on the wall didn''t have any male figures.


    It was only pictures of her and her child, there was no way she would be married and not have a picture of her husband on there.


    "About that..." Cassandra said, smiling awkwardly.


    "We''re in the middle of a divorce," Cassandra finally revealed the nature of her relationship with the man.

 Chapter 108: Taboo?

    Kyle was face to face with Cassandra and he didn''t know what she wanted or why he was there.


    He couldn''t hear or see signs of anyone else too but the revelation that she was going through a divorce would explain why his system couldn''t define her relationship with her spouse.


    And he had verbal confirmation of this and Kyle couldn''t contain his surprise either.


    "You''re getting a divorce?" Kyle questioned with a raised brow.


    "Not all pieces fit," Cassandra responded, recalling one of their conversations.


    "That is true but you told me otherwise that day," Kyle reminded her but she looked embarrassed by this.


    "Y-You remember... How embarrassing. I just wanted to see what kind of man you were," Cassandra responded, temporarily covering her face to conceal her embarrassment.


    Kyle noticed she had an apron on but from the way her nipples were poking out, whatever was inside barely concealed them.


    His eyes darted down to her legs, she had on a long skirt that reached her ankles, it was loose enough for her to move freely in.


    "Is that why you have invited me here, you wish to see if our piece matches?" Kyle questioned with a smirk on his face.


    "I invited you here because I wanted to apologize in person. I would have done it over the phone but I wanted to see you," Cassandre reiterated.


    "Is that so?" Kyle asked, sighing because this was a lot better than he initially thought.


    "That is right so I''m sorry for my behavior. You did nothing wrong and I was the one that put myself in that position, I thought I could control myself but I guess I was wrong," Cassandra took accountability for her part in this.


    Kyle was impressed by this display of maturity, who said women can''t take accountability? Cassandra was debunking that theory right now.


    "I wouldn''t use that strong a word. I simply wish to claim your piece for myself. You can call it greed but I''m a collector of beautiful women and you, Cassandra, are beautiful," Kyle confessed.


    Cassandra was speechless, she brought him here to apologize and clear up all confusion about her supposed marriage but here he was, basically proposing.


    "Y-You are crazy..." Cassandra blurted out.


    "Am I?" Kyle questioned with a cocky smile plastered across his handsome face.


    "You are..." Cassandra repeated.


    "Maybe I am," Kyle responded, he didn''t try to downplay how ridiculous this sounded.


    "And what do you mean collector? Do you have other women?" Cassandra wanted to know what she was about to get herself into.


    "That is right, I do have other women and I have to admit, I did plan to take you away from your husband regardless," Kyle confessed, even though the last part was only a recent thought.


    "You see, it takes a special kind of man to keep a woman of your calibre pleased and that is why you were drawn to me," Kyle was smooth with his words and gave Cassandra no room to misinterpret whatever it was he was saying.


    "Think it over Cassandra, if not for you, do it for your child," Kyle gave her a choice that she could either decline or accept.


    Either way, he wished to claim her for himself because she had something that the others didn''t have, that was a mother''s nurturing nature with a combination of those gigantic melons hanging from her chest.


    "Think it over, you don''t have to give me an answer now but while you''re thinking about it. Make sure no one touches you, including your husband or the deal is off," Kyle warned but there was no way for him to know if the husband did touch her but the way he spoke made it feel otherwise. Maybe he could? Maybe his system could grant him this information.


    Cassandra couldn''t even respond but this was good, it meant that she was thinking about it because part of him thought she would turn him down right away.


    But the lack of an immediate response was a positive sign and this was the last thing he said before leaving the house.

 Chapter 109: Ex?

    Kyle was leaving the apartment but at the door, he ran into the most unlikely of people.


    "Who the fuck are you?" A man barked and Kyle didn''t need to be told who this man was.


    It was clearly her husband, he was much smaller than him, standing at a height of 5 ''7 but Kyle didn''t say a word.


    He just looked at him, he didn''t feel threatened by the scrawny man in front of him.


    Is this why Cassandra invited him over because she knew this man was coming over?


    If anything, why was he here to begin with?


    There couldn''t have been a worse timing than this but Kyle wasn''t about to make a big deal out of this.


    "Hello to you too," Kyle finally responded, looking down at him literally.


    Luckily, Cassandra came out before the conversation could evolve into something violent.


    "What are you doing here, Justin!?" Cassandra barked at him.


    Justin was a balding man in his early-mid forties, he looked like a worn-out rag doll with the eyebags under his eyes telling a story of his struggles with life.


    He was out of shape but the moustache hanging above his lips made him look like an 80s paedophile. Kyle almost chuckled upon seeing that this was the man that managed to land Cassandra.


    "Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder," Kyle mocked the man right in front of him.


    The way he swore at him, Kyle knew he could take him on in a fight so he had no idea why he was being so rude.


    "What did you say!?" The man barked but that was all he was, all bark.


    There was nothing else he could do and Kyle wasn''t worried about him swinging either.


    Kyle didn''t move past a certain point, standing in place because this man struck him as a violent man.


    Nudity would surely drive viewership and marketability but this was where Calista drew the line.


    She approached Lucas in his office once again but he was busy on his laptop.


    "You again? Are you here to complain about the script?" Lucas asked, expecting Calista to be passive.


    She wouldn''t have had a problem with the script if it had been there from the start but these changes felt impromptu.


    She didn''t have to put up with it and this was where she was going to make a stand.


    He couldn''t sleep with her so he wanted to humiliate her on camera?


    She wanted to be taken seriously as an actress and the last thing she needed was a movie like this because even the softcore film she acted in never included full nudity.


    The sex scenes were her either grinding or humping on someone to simulate intercourse, there was no nudity so this would be her first in that regard.


    Even though there were flashes of her breasts on screen, the nipples were never exposed as they usually had a band around them that pertained to the scene.


    "I''m sorry sir but I cannot do this scene," Calista outright told him, she didn''t beat around the bush.


    "If you don''t do it, we will find someone else who will," Lucas responded once again but this was him bluffing.


    "I think that would be for the best, this wasn''t the script I signed up for. I was fine with you adding the kissing scene but propping me up as some sort of sex object¨C a scene that wasn''t originally in the script?" Calista challenged him but she didn''t wait for a response before heading for the door.


    She felt her heart drop. Of course, this was too good to be true and all the expectations she had crumbled right in front of her.


    She had gotten too excited about something but there she held him clamping his laptop shut.


    "Fine, I will take the scene off the script," Lucas conceded because he knew that Calista was one of the few people he couldn''t lose as her role went beyond him.


    Favouritism if you will and he was the one that could be replaced but of course, Calista wasn''t aware of this and he hoped to take advantage of the situation.


    But she wasn''t having any of it and Lucas knew his little games had to end.

 Chapter 110: Taste Buds.

    Kyle left the area and the Uber driver was confused as to why he wanted him to wait outside for so long when he could have easily ordered another Uber without incurring additional charges.


    There are some people that simply had too much money on them and this man in his backseat was an example of that.


    He wasn''t going to let him go without trying to somehow get more money from him but the moment he dropped Kyle off.


    He looked at his phone and saw that Kyle had left a huge tip with a five-star review.


    The man couldn''t believe it, he didn''t even need to ask for anything.


    Kyle had dropped in at his just-opened nightclub to see how it was doing.


    He was surprised to see how clean it was considering that it was a mess just the night before.


    "Welcome boss," Nate greeted with a salute, he was energetic but Kyle knew why.


    He got paid, there was no way anyone who got paid that amount wouldn''t be excited.


    "I can see you''re taking care of things here," Kyle praised him but he noticed that there was no one else around.


    That meant that Nate had either cleaned this place up himself or hired external help to do the job.


    But judging from his tattered appearance, it was clear that he had done this job himself.


    He was going above and beyond but there was no need to do such a thing.


    Nate had already interviewed a few people that started work right away.


    He retained the people in the restaurant section but none of the people he worked with directly last night.


    They assumed Nate was one of them and Kyle was the one with the power, a right assumption and thus displayed their true personalities around him.


    Kyle knew that Nate had a good sense of people''s character and with the renovation of the apartment in progress, everything was going swimmingly.


    "I like my team small, it allows me to control the flow," The man assured Kyle.


    Kyle looked down on his shirt and to his surprise, there was a nametag there already even though the rest didn''t have one.


    "Antoine," Kyle knew where he was from, he was French but he wondered if he had a secret rat in the kitchen giving him secret recipes.


    Kyle wondered what kind of food was being served here but whatever it was, it was doing just fine.


    But he knew tasting the food would help him understand why it was doing so well.


    "What would you like to have sir?" Antoine asked him directly but Kyle had no idea what was even on the menu.


    "You know what Antoine, give me a little of everything," Kyle requested.


    He wasn''t here to eat because he was hungry but rather to have an idea of what was being served.


    -


    Jane was hungover, she spent the rest of the night in bed, trying her best to sober up by drinking as much water as she could.


    Ella had gone to work, she couldn''t babysit her all day and Jane was fine with this.


    It was just a hangover so she could take care of herself, she hated that Kyle had to bring them home.


    She hated being an inconvenience but was also glad that he cared enough to go out of his way to make sure they were alright.


    She stumbled to her feet and just like she suspected, Ella had made food for her.


    All she had to do was to warm the food to consume.


    "Oh Ella, what would I do without you," Jane praised her before warming the food to consume.


    She didn''t know what to do with the rest of her day. No, that wasn''t right, she was going to text Kyle all day.

 Chapter 111: Danger Alert?

    Kyle tasted the food, and everything on the menu and seeing as he was the owner of the place, everything was free.


    These people weren''t being paid based on their sales as they didn''t rent the building but instead, worked directly under Kyle.


    This meant that their income was fixed regardless of their sales so it gave them a lot more freedom because what they would earn monthly was equivalent to the profit they would have made on a good day.


    This was a strange business module but making money wasn''t the reason this place existed.


    Antoine employing his young daughter to work for him was like giving their family two sources of income as Kyle was paying more than the minimum wage.


    One could easily make a living off this and with his daughter a mere teenager, this was perfect for her to understand the working force a little bit.


    Antoine had a restaurant back in France until he relocated here with his daughter after his wife divorced him.


    He had problems since coming here, it wasn''t easy establishing a restaurant here in America because there was no way for him to afford the recipes that were on his menu.


    It was doomed to fail but this opportunity was something straight out of heaven because it not only saved him but kept his dying recipes alive.


    Kyle tasted everything and he was astonished that something this good existed.


    This man brought in original recipes and half of the things he tasted were things he had never eaten before.


    Kyle couldn''t believe something this good existed and he was tempted to ask for more but had to restrain himself because he was simply testing the meals served here.


    He was done and he approved of this, these were some of the best meals he had eaten in his life.


    Kyle was drawn from this world the moment his phone vibrated in his pocket, Kyle looked at it and was surprised to see a message from Jane.


    She rarely started the conversation but this must be her being brave.


    Kyle couldn''t help but smile at his phone, he opened the message to see what she had sent.


    [[Jane: Hi Kyle! I heard about last night and I''m so sorry to have been an inconvenience!]]


    This told Kyle that she was overthinking everything she sent to him but it also told him that she wasn''t 100% comfortable with him or this wouldn''t be happening.


    It was a bittersweet feeling because Kyle knew he would only get this version of her once so it was best to savor it.


    Antoine didn''t charge Kyle but Kyle gave him a tip equivalent to the bill that would have been given to him if he was charged.


    Kyle left the building soon after, it has multiple exists so he didn''t need to walk past the club because this place had its exit.


    He planned to meet Jane, why not but he ran into someone on his way out. It was Mike.


    "What is with the timing today?" Kyle thought to himself. This was the same way he ran into Cassandra''s husband and now Mike.


    Both were people he didn''t like but Mike didn''t have that angry look in his eyes.


    "I-I''m sorry..." Mike stuttered and Kyle couldn''t help but wonder if this was the same problem.


    He looked scared but this was none of Kyle''s business.


    Whatever was bothering him must have been the direct consequence of some action and knowing about his past, he knew he had to be careful around him.


    " Kyle?" Mike questioned, he looked confused and Kyle raised a brow because he had been staring right at him throughout.


    " Yeah?" Kyle responded in a dismissive tone reminding him that they weren''t friends.


    " Y-You need to help me, Kyle!" Mike shuddered, grabbing him by the collar.


    " And why would I do that?" Kyle asked, breaking his grip on his collar and showing that the gym he had been going to was paying off.


    " Because it is about Jane! She is in trouble!" Mike barked and this was enough to get Kyle''s attention.


    "What do you mean? Explain yourself," Kyle asked in a threatening tone but Mike looked over his shoulder.


    "Here isn''t safe, follow me," Mike urged him but Kyle didn''t trust Mike enough to follow him anywhere; they had something in common and that was Jane.


    This was the only reason Kyle followed him, a decision he would soon regret.

 Chapter 112: Kyle Is In...!

    Kyle was in a hurry and he followed Mike wherever it was that he was taking him.


    He didn''t know why he was doing this, if it was anyone else he would have asked questions but this was about Jane.


    He could ask questions later; besides, there was no way that Mike was crazy enough to attack him in broad daylight.


    The urgency in his voice, this couldn''t be an act and if it was, he should be on the screen with Calista Wave.


    He followed behind him, he was walking fast but Kyle wondered if he knew where he was.


    There was no way he would run into him randomly and present this emergency.


    It was too convenient so there was something suspicious about all of this.


    "Tell me what the hell is going on, Mike!" Kyle barked, stopping in his tracks but Mike kept going.


    "We are almost there! Don''t stop!" Mike barked and this made Kyle pick up his pace.


    Everything in Kyle was telling him to turn back but there was a chance that all of this was a ruse to get him secluded.


    Kyle quickly understood that he had to take action and deal with whatever threat that Mike posed later.


    But he noticed the further he followed him, the fewer people there were.


    Mike was leading him somewhere to speak but this place was far too secluded, it wasn''t like he was about to expose the CIA or something that he would need to take such drastic measures.


    This was when Kyle knew something was up and knew he had to take action.


    "Hey Mike, where are we going?" Kyle questioned, stopping in his tracks.


    "This is far enough..." Mike muttered but his words fell on deaf ears as Kyle was too far to hear him.


    He looked around and saw that this place looked like a den for the homeless, if he was going to be ambushed this would be the perfect place.


    -


    Nate was working when he suddenly received a notification from Kyle out of the blue.


    Kyle never sent him a message and always called him when they had something to talk about so this was out of character for him.


    He opened the message and saw that Kyle had simply shared his location.


    He was out of the store and in what people would deem the bad part of Los Angeles.


    Nate had to look at his phone closely to see if his eyes were deceiving him because Kyle was here only minutes ago.


    "This is strange," Nate thought to himself because he knew that the only reason Kyle would share his location would be because he was either in danger or wanted him to come and find him.


    Nate ran to the compartment that Kyle had entered.


    "Where is Kyle!?" Nate asked, the urgency in his voice palpable.


    "He left with a man not long ago," Antoine''s daughter responded, oblivious to the situation at hand.


    Nate realized that Kyle might be in danger and there was no way he was going to let something happen to him because Kyle wasn''t only a man he had grown to respect but his direct source of income.


    Nate hurried and dialed 911.


    Unlike Kyle, Nate had a little fighting experience and could hold his own should a fight break out.


    Nate gave the dispatcher all the information they needed while also sharing the live location that Kyle had shared with him.


    Nate knew that Kyle would have called him if he could talk so the fact that he didn''t even bother trying to reach him might be because he couldn''t.


    The last thing he would want was to call Kyle and they ask him to get rid of the phone.


    Nate hurried to the location himself, shut the shop behind him, hopped on his bicycle and cycled in that direction.

 Chapter 113: Bang!

    Kyle knew he had to buy time but the men approaching him had a single mission and that was to turn him into a brain-dead vegetable.


    But then he remembered he had money, that was the ultimate power in the end.


    "Are you sure you want to attack me when I can change your lives?" Kyle offered, his composure gave them the impression that he wasn''t scared.


    This helped in his stance as he noticed that they reacted to this, momentarily stopping in their tracks with a raised brow.


    "What the fuck does this little bitch mean?" One of the men asked.


    "$10,000,000? $20,000,000? Is it $50,000,000? Each?" Kyle questioned because he found a language that they finally responded to.


    "There is no way he has that kind of money. Are you people buying it?" Mike dismissed it because he truly believed that Kyle was bluffing.


    There was no way this man had that much sitting in his bank account, it was ridiculous.


    The men continued to walk towards him, Kyle simply laughed because the men continued walking towards him with the bat in hand.


    "Let''s make this fun, how about I put a bounty on Mikey-boy there and the first person to bash his head in gets $100,000,000? And if I don''t pay up, you could just kill me," Kyle shrugged.


    The men became hesitant and Mike could no longer tell if Kyle was bluffing or not.


    "Prove it to us you shit fuck!" The second man of the three barked but they all had one thing in common and that was their foul mouth.


    The last thing Kyle expected from them was etiquette and knew they would need proof.


    He took out his phone and tossed it towards them, they caught it and the men all gathered to see what he was trying to show them.


    "Holy fucking hell!? Is that real!?" The third man out of the three questioned and Mike was beginning to sense that he might be in danger.


    "Get on your fucking knees!" Mike barked at him, Kyle noticed that the men he had killed.


    He shot two with perfect accuracy, hitting them right in the head.


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    These were moving targets so he had experience with a gun and there was no way he could take him off guard either.


    Kyle knew he would be shot in the head before he could take a step and there was no universe where he was faster than a bullet.


    Kyle got on his knees, he couldn''t agitate him even more or he might lose his cool and just put a bullet in his head.


    "Now beg me to spare your miserable life," Mike screamed, waving the gun at him.


    "Do you know what Jane said about you?" Kyle began and he knew there was no way he wouldn''t want to know. That was the power of a curious mind.


    "What the fuck are you talking about?" Mike asked.


    "You know exactly what I''m talking about. She told me how she feels about you," Kyle said with a satisfied smile.


    "I hope you don''t think stalling for time will save you-!" Kyle knew he had to tell him something that would keep his mouth shut and he knew just what to say..


    "I know about the girl you raped... Oh, Mike, the little rapist," Kyle teased him but with this information, there was no way for him to know if someone didn''t tell him and he assumed that someone was Jane.


    "Who the fuck told you that!?" Mike was losing his cool but this was what Kyle was hoping for, he needed an opening.


    "Who else? Jane and guess what? She believed the accusations," Kyle said with a satisfied smile.


    "You see? Killing me or not makes no difference, you will never get Jane!" Kyle mocked him.


    "SHUT UP!" Mike screamed at the top of his lungs but an opening presented itself at this moment. He reached for the gun but a loud bang echoed in the distance with blood spilling onto the ground but whose?

 Chapter 114: A Fatal Wound!

    The gunshots echoed, and Nate, who was close to the area, heard them. This was when he understood the urgency of the situation.


    Nate stopped the moment he did because there was a chance that these were the police.


    The last thing he would want was to be caught in the crossfire but he hadn''t heard any sirens.


    It would make sense that the police arrived first considering how dangerous this area was


    There was no way the police car wouldn''t be nearby, and if they got the amber alert, then Nate had done all he could, but he had to trust the cops to do their job now.


    He checked Kyle''s location and noticed he was no longer moving.


    He was stationary but Nate knew that Kyle should be able to survive long enough for the police to get to him.


    He had to get off the road and this was why he opted to take shortcuts, he wasn''t a stranger to this terrain either.


    He had been here when he was younger even though the area wasn''t in this state back then as it had become a den for criminals.


    He saw multiple homeless people strung out on drugs and alcohol littered everywhere on the road.


    This allowed him to move faster and undetected, he hoped Kyle was okay because he knew he wouldn''t be able to forgive himself if he wasn''t.


    It took a little over a minute for Nate to close in on the target and in no time, he arrived at the location but there was nothing in sight.


    Nate''s body recoiled the moment he saw three dead bodies, there was no sign of a struggle because he didn''t know that the police would attempt to go for the kill shot against people holding bats.


    But he wasn''t surprised, this was a common theme in America, and the value of human life was equivalent to a trending meme.


    But Kyle underestimated Mike, Mike displayed speed that shouldn''t be possible for his body size.


    He sprung to his feet and dashed towards the gun, Kyle got to it first and pointed it in Mike''s direction but Mike slammed his foot right into Kyle''s face, fracturing his jaw and sending him reeling.


    This force nearly knocked him out but Kyle held on to his sanity as best as he could.


    He knew that Mike was the real deal and needed to get out of here


    He was no match for this monster and that was when he chose flight because he couldn''t even reach his phone at this point.


    There was a sharp pain in his rib and upon closer observations, he saw that Mike had a bloodied knife in his right hand.


    Kyle clutched his abdomen and blood was spilling out of it but he still had the adrenaline coursing through his veins. He needed to get out before it subsided.


    At that moment, he knew he had been stabbed but the adrenaline running through his body didn''t let him feel the pain and Kyle took off.


    He ran in a zig-zag formation and this made it harder for Mike to hit his mark, he fired a bullet or two before running out but none of those bullets hit their mark as it narrowly missed Kyle.


    Before long, Kyle was out of sight, taking a sharp turn but Mike wasn''t about to let him get away.


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    "You can''t run forever, you fucker! You once told me you would put a bullet between my eyes. Isn''t it funny Kyle? That I''m the one about to do that," Mike shouted.


    He knew Kyle couldn''t go far and the trail of blood on the ground gave away his location no matter how fast he ran.


    He would eventually succumb to his wound and the game of cat and mouse began.

 Chapter 115: Dead Or Alive? Where Is Kyle!?

    Jane was getting worried, it had been over thirty minutes without hearing from him.


    Kyle wasn''t one to go silent for this long so there had to be a reason for this.


    She tried to call him but for some reason, it didn''t go through and she couldn''t understand why.


    It went straight to voicemail but this shouldn''t be the case because the phone was being tracked or was it?


    The answer was no, Kyle''s phone had gone off shortly after Nate had left the area.


    This wasn''t because of a low battery either so there was no way for Nate to have anticipated it.


    Jane was worried and had no other way to contact Kyle, she didn''t know any of his friends that she could reach to check in on him.


    And there was only one person she could call to support her in this situation, that was Ella.


    "Pick up! Pick up!" Jane muttered to herself, pacing around the house.


    [[Hello Jane, are you alright?]]


    "No! I''m freaking out! I think something bad happened to Kyle," Jane fired immediately.


    She didn''t hold back because she was aware that this was out of character for him and she couldn''t explain it either but her gut feeling told her that he was in trouble.


    [[What do you mean he is in trouble? What''s going on Jane!?]] Ella was concerned.


    She grew to like Kyle and there was no reason why she would be unaffected by any misfortune that befell him.


    "He was supposed to meet me but I haven''t heard anything from him and his phone isn''t going through. I can''t shake it but I feel something is wrong," Jane responded.


    [[Or his phone could be dead? You do this a lot Jane...]] Ella called her out.


    This was one of Jane''s negative traits when she liked someone, she became affected by every single thing that they did.


    -


    Nate found the end of the trail, it was within a building that looked abandoned, he was frightened and his heart was thumping as well.


    Nate knew the police were coming but didn''t know how long it would take for them to come here.


    This worried him but even in the movies, the police never came on time.


    They only came when the chaos was all over but Nate was hoping that this wouldn''t be the case.


    He was confident in his fighting ability but if there was a gun involved then the chances that he would be successful was close to zero unless he could somehow catch the assailant with a sneak attack.


    That was his only hope of coming out of this situation alive, he pushed the door open and the place was dark.


    Nate could barely see the trail, the blood was being absorbed by the dusty ground.


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    All he was met with was darkness and silence.


    "... Kyle?" Nate called out in a whisper, taking out his phone and triggering the flashlight but he didn''t need to search for long because he heard a painful grunt coming from behind a door that was barely standing.


    "Kyle?" Nate called out once again, clutching his bat with one hand because he didn''t know who or what was behind that door.


    He called Kyle but he wasn''t getting any response, he tried to open the door but realized it was locked from within.


    "Huh...? Nate muttered the moment his feet came into contact with something damp.


    At that moment, he knew whoever was behind that door would give him the answer.


    Nate tried to force it open but to no avail. Luckily, he had a metal baseball bat and the old wooden door must have taken a beat just moments ago because it looked like it was on the verge of breaking.


    Nate began to pound away at the door with the bat until the door gave way and what he saw next was horrid.


    It was Kyle curled up in a puddle of his blood.

 Chapter 116: He Is... Dead?

    Kyle had been stabbed but the good news was that he was still breathing.


    He managed to get away from Mike by locking himself behind this door and with Mike running out of bullets.


    He had to break through the door to get to Kyle but he couldn''t get through.


    He saw that Kyle was bleeding out either way so there was a near 2% chance he would survive but this was only because he didn''t know that Kyle had taken precautionary measures already.


    Kyle''s quick thinking might have potentially saved his life but he wasn''t out of the woods yet. .net


    Nate was terrified, he quickly took out his phone and dialed 911 once again to ask for an ambulance.


    He didn''t care about the police anymore but the police nearby received this alert.


    They knew it had to be related to the case they had been sent to handle.


    This allowed them to reach the location a lot sooner.


    Nate noted that Kyle had lost a lot of blood, it was a miracle he was still conscious.


    Kyle''s body was getting cold and something told him that if he allowed him to sleep, he wasn''t going to wake up.


    "Kyle! Stay with me!" Nate barked at him, but he had to be careful.


    He didn''t know why but the thought of someone attempting to take his life was frightening.


    Nate couldn''t believe that someone would go through this length, he didn''t know Kyle all that but murder was crossing the line.


    If Kyle hadn''t locked himself here, he would have been slaughtered, the only thing that saved him was the door.


    Nate didn''t know if he was to move Kyle from his location or leave him.


    He didn''t know the extent of his injury but he saw where Kyle''s limb hand was.


    He quickly raised his shirt and noticed it was a stab wound.


    Nate immediately removed his shirt and pressed it against the wound to apply as much pressure as he could.


    If Kyle died, there would be no way to tie Mike to the murders unless Antoine had taken a good look at him.


    He was the only loose end.


    -


    Calista''s stand showed her that she did have a say in the way the movie plays out as long as it deviated from the original plotline.


    This included the kissing scene, which was returned to the script they had presented.


    She noticed that Lorenzo looked relieved as well which was surprising, she expected him to jump at the chance to have that kind of access to her.


    But this wasn''t a problem, she didn''t see it as a bad thing¨C quite the opposite.


    "I''m so relieved you spoke up, I could never do that," Lorenzo confessed the moment that Calista was having this thought, it was almost like he read her mind.


    The other cast looked at her with a sign of respect as well because it wasn''t only her script that had been perverted.


    This single brave act would ultimately shape how she was perceived in this studio.


    "I didn''t do much, I just said what we were all thinking," Calista tried her best to be humble.


    "We thought it and you said it," Lorenzo responded.


    "I don''t think my boyfriend would appreciate me locking lips with a woman as beautiful as you on my first major movie," Lorenzo added and there it was.


    " You''re gay? I would never have guessed!" Calista exclaimed, shocked at this sudden revelation but it made sense.


    "You expected me to be some sassy drama queen?" Lorenzo questioned, he spoke like a normal person but this allowed Calista to heave a huge sigh of relief.


    If he was into men then there was nothing to worry about but she also knew that bisexual people existed so she couldn''t be too relaxed.


    Hollywood depicted a certain way over the years and that''s effeminate.


    The man before he was anything but that, he had a masculine air around him but did these people cast him knowing that? But once again, like he could read her thoughts, he responded.


    He placed his finger over his lips before whispering.


    "It is a secret,"

 Chapter 117: Grim Reaper... Teased.

    Nate closed down the section to the building he was responsible for, he didn''t know what else to do because business couldn''t come to a standstill.


    He didn''t want anyone to know what had happened until he had to reveal this information.


    Nate tried to together if someone suspicious had entered the club last night or if Kyle had any altercation that would make someone want to hurt him.


    How did the person manage to get Kyle to follow them?


    It had to be someone he knew or Kyle might have raised an alarm.


    No. What if the person threatened to shoot up the place and Kyle had no choice but to follow them?


    He was a rich man that just opened a club walking around without security.


    However, no one could tell he was wealthy simply by looking at him but this was the only thing Nate could do.


    Kyle was in the ICU, he wondered if Kyle had any family to call or otherwise.


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    The hospital would have contacted his next of kin but it had been a few hours and no one had come.


    Nate would imagine that they would drop everything and rush towards the hospital the moment they heard their loved one was in danger.


    But that wasn''t the case, Kyle was fighting for his life and he had no one but Nate.


    This robbed Nate the wrong way but there was nothing he could do about it but be present for him.


    The fact that he was in the ICU right away, was a reflection of how urgent this situation was.


    But a doctor soon came out and he had a grim expression.


    Nate hoped that he was simply exhausted rather than having some bad news.


    "Are you the one responsible for the patient who came in earlier?" the doctor asked, to which Nate nodded.


    He heaved a loud sigh. This was the same doctor who had taken care of Ella on that fateful day.


    "Kyle and I are... friends," Nate introduced himself but the pause before the last sentence made it sound like he was uncertain about their relationship.


    He wondered why Kyle chose him of all people. He trusted him with his life and that wasn''t something Nate was ever going to take for granted.


    Nate explained the situation to them in great detail before he could complete the story.


    Jane hugged upon realizing that this man right here had saved his life.


    "Thank you so much!" Jane sobbed. The thought was scary because she could have lost Kyle.


    Ella realized, at that moment, that Jane''s worry earlier that day must have been about this.


    She felt guilty that she dismissed it because what if Kyle had died?


    Ella knew she would never forgive herself if that happened but who would want to hurt him?


    That was the big question.


    -


    The assailant, Mike, returned home to clean himself. He didn''t know why Jane made him do this.


    If only she agreed to go out with him then none of this would have happened but he had removed the problem.


    Mike truly believed that he had done the right thing and there was a slim chance that he was already dead.


    Mike was certain that he struck a vital organ but Kyle''s body jerked back at the last second, this was unknown to Mike or he would have finished the job.


    He stabbed and twisted it within to open up the wound, if that knife made contact with a vital organ, there was no way Kyle would survive even with the paramedics in play as it would have been too late.


    Mike hummed and danced in front of a mirror with a broad smile on his face


    He tossed his clothes inside the washing machine but Kyle''s suspicions about Mike were spot on.


    Mike was a dangerous man that needed to be stopped but he was even better at covering his tracks as he muttered under his breath.


    "One more..."

 Chapter 118: Ma... Ma? [Trigger Warning!]

    Kyle was unconscious but that didn''t mean his mind was dead so where was it?


    Unlike the nightmares he has been having, Kyle couldn''t voluntarily wake up from this.


    But unlike his previous nightmares, he was self-aware that he was in a dream.


    Kyle had no idea this time, to him, what he was experiencing was as real as it gets.


    He was a boy, no more than seven, seated on a deserted table.


    The pieces of furniture were worn out, there was no way that this apartment was healthy enough to live in.


    Yet a child was on the table with a bowl of cereal right in front of him and the sound of a radio blasting off in the distance.


    "You stupid bitch! I told you to get rid of it but you don''t fucking listen now look at the mess we are in!" A man barked behind the door.


    "Don''t speak that way about him! He is your son!" A woman screamed back.


    "My son? I''m not even sure that thing is human! Fuck it! I''m done!" The man screamed.


    Kyle just sat there, eating his cereal, unmoved by everything he had heard.


    This was a frequent occurrence in this household and the fact that he was being blamed for their unfortunate predicament showed that they weren''t ready for a child.


    Kyle was the repercussion of unprotected sex by two young people who hadn''t even figured life out.


    One wanted to keep it, the other wanted to get rid of it but unfortunately for the man, there was nothing that he could do about it.


    "My choice, my body" This was the beginning of the hatred he had for Kyle because his family was in support of his then-girlfriend so he had no choice but to be a father to Kyle.


    The door opened and a woman came into view but her features couldn''t be made up.


    She hated Kyle because she began to see everything the man said, she sacrificed her education to raise him.


    But he was soon brought up for air with the woman sobbing and apologizing.


    "I''m so sorry! Mommy is sorry! I''m sorry!" She pleaded, hugging her soaked son for forgiveness. .net


    However, in response to this, all Kyle did was smile because it confirmed that his mother still had use for him¨C she still loved him.


    -


    Jane and Ella stayed there in the hospital with Nate returning to work, he used this opportunity to give Ella his number. Informing her to contact him should the situation change here.


    "How''re you feeling?" Ella asked Jane but Jane was lost in thought.


    "Jane?" Ella called out her name, gently placing her hand on hers to slowly ease her back to reality.


    "I-I''m sorry, I was just thinking about..." Jane was visibly worried, she couldn''t believe that someone tried to kill Kyle. But the thought of losing him made her heart ache beyond comprehension.


    "It is fine... Everything will be fine," Ella assured her but there was no way for her to know this.


    She knew Kyle was a rich man so there was no way that he wouldn''t make any enemies but how bad must it be to try and take his life in broad daylight?


    Jane began to sob, Ella couldn''t blame her, she wasn''t as close to Kyle as Jane and even she was greatly affected by this.


    Ella held Jane in her arms, stroking her hair gently to comfort her as best as she could.


    She knew silence was the best course of action right now, all that they needed to do was be there for Kyle when he woke up.


    Ella told herself that she would never question Jane''s intuition again.


    They were glad that the ordeal was over or was it just beginning? That was to be seen because they saw the police walking into the hospital.


    "Hm..." Ella thought to herself, she didn''t allow Jane to see them because this would only make her overthink but there was no way that they were coming to take Kyle away.

 Chapter 119: A New Target? [Trigger Warning!]

    Ella and Jane spent the entire day in the hospital, Ella had seen the police and eventually, Jane saw them as well but only after she had calmed down.


    Kyle was still unconscious so there wasn''t anything the police could do but this attack looked like he was targeted.


    It wasn''t just a random robbery but an assassination attempt, the fact that Kyle would have ended in a worse state if he hadn''t fought back.


    He couldn''t imagine living the rest of his life as a vegetable and instead, chose to fight.


    If he was going to have his life ruined, he wanted to do so by fighting.


    Kyle made a decision that saved his life because there was no way he would have seen this coming. But he was alive so that was enough for him.


    He thought that Mike was simply a man taken by love but didn''t know he was willing to go this far just because his ego was hurt.


    Kyle was trapped in a nightmare, reliving the memories he had forced himself to forget, a never-ending loop of abuse and torment.


    Kyle''s father never laid a hand on him, all the physical abuse was from his mother because the older he got, the more he looked like his dad.


    His mother saw him as a constant reminder of the man she had grown to hate and to cope with their hatred, she used Kyle as the placeholder of the abuse she wished she wished she could inflict on him.


    It was a never-ending cycle of abuse and this ultimately warped Kyle''s perception of what love should be like.


    But in the end, his mother couldn''t take it anymore and decided to imprint an image that triggered him to repress every memory leading up to that point.


    Kyle came home from one of his daily hustles, he assisted his mother with the bills as best as he could but he was just 7, and what he could do was severely limited.


    He earned way below the minimum wage but as a kid, he shouldn''t even be working at all.


    "Mama! I''m back!" Kyle exclaimed, excited by his haul today but he got no response from her.


    Antonio needed to get some sleep and knew that his daughter would be a nuisance without him around.


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    He thought about these moments as an opportunity to bond with his daughter who would soon be off to college, this was why he preferred walking home rather than hailing a cab even if it took a little longer.


    However, this might be a different night because someone was lurking in the darkness.


    Antonio would come to regret this decision because the same man who put Kyle in the hospital was ultimately after his life.


    This was clearly not Mike''s first time taking a life, he was too calm and composed.


    He must have done this numerous times but if he was about this life, what was he doing working in an Apple store?


    The man and his daughter took multiple turns and they ultimately ran into Mike standing right in front of them.


    Mike barged into him and the man quickly apologized, looking Mike right in the eye but the way he looked at him, Antonio had no idea how this was.


    Mike could tell by the way he reacted and he had a choice to make.


    Mike let him walk past him because any other thing he did, he risked leaving an impression but who remembers the random stranger you bumped into in the road? No one but if that stranger attempted to interact with you, he leaves an impression that allows you to recall that event with greater detail.


    Mike realized that going on a killing spree would no doubt attract attention and if this man didn''t know who he was, there was no need to harm.


    Mike heaved a sigh of relief with a broad smile on his face.


    "Get it together Mike, we have gotten rid of that fucker," Mike thought to himself but only if he knew that he failed in his assassination attempt on Kyle.


    He would have been far more cautious with how he walked around on the street.

 Chapter 120: 3 More...

    Mike felt euphoric, it had been years since he did something like this but the satisfaction he felt when he dug his knife into him made the hair on his body stand.


    He would have liked to put a bullet through his head but he couldn''t do that unfortunately.


    Kyle made sure he ran out of bullets and he didn''t have another cartridge to reload his gun with.


    Heck, he didn''t even know he would need it in the first place but Kyle found a way to wriggle out of the situation but he was glad that he was dead now.


    "Jane, I wonder how you are..." Mike said, staring at her name on his phone but he decided to give her a call nonetheless.


    Her phone rang a couple of times but there was no answer until the automated voice took him to voice note but Mike wasn''t interested in this.


    He tried again and this time she picked up but she sounded distraught, Mike assumed that this was because of Kyle''s disappearance as there was no way someone of his status disappearing for the entire day wouldn''t go unnoticed.


    "Are you okay?" Mike wore the mask of a friend but Jane''s voice was cracked.


    [[I''m not okay, Mike...]] Jane confessed, there was no point in lying about it.


    "What''s wrong? Do you have a cold or have you been crying?" Mike questioned.


    He wanted to confirm that things were going according to plan, if she could talk then there was no way that Kyle''s death had reached her or she would have shut down.


    [[It is Kyle...]] Jane stopped herself from completing the sentence but before she could complete it, a sign of struggle could be heard there.


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    [[Mike, leave her alone. She''s in no state to talk to you...]] Ella barked but she didn''t hang up the phone because Jane took it back soon after.


    "Ella really doesn''t like me, does she?" Mike laughed it off.


    The surgery had sewed together the torn flesh and the ruptured intensities within.


    Jane and Ella spent the entire night there, it was understandable that Jane did this but Ella had no reason to.


    She could easily support her friend from a distance so was she here because of Jane or Kyle?


    Ella warned Jane to cut down on her communication with Mike because it might be deemed inappropriate to give him access to everything that was going on in her life, she knew that Jane might not see it as a big deal but this was mostly due to her inexperience but this was why she was here¨C to guide her.


    She wasn''t going to let Jane ruin what she had with Kyle with someone as inconsequential as Mike.


    Ella was becoming stern in her stance and even though Jane didn''t like it, she understood where Ella was coming from.


    You can''t be friends with someone that has shown an interest in you, the friendship ends there and then.


    This was either Jane being hopeful or simply being nice but it wasn''t helping her relationship with Kyle.


    She needed to show Kyle what she was all about and hope that qualifies her to be his girlfriend.


    The police officers were still lingering about and Nate came as early as he could to see how Kyle was doing.


    "Good morning mate," Ella greeted but the way she pronounced it made it hard for him to pick out the connotation.


    "Hi Ella, how''re you?" Nate greeted her, she hadn''t showered or freshed up yet she still looked so good.


    Nate was surprised but before he could be drawn in fully, he looked over at Jane to greet her as well.


    He could tell by a single look who was more affected by this, Jane had been crying and it was obvious due to her bloodshot eyes.


    But a police officer finally approached them


    after a brief conversation with the doctor.

 Chapter 121: 3 Days Later.

    It took Kyle three days to wake up from his slumber; in that timeframe. A lot had happened.


    The throbbing headache that rocked his head was persistent, it felt like his brain was going into labour and Kyle could barely think straight alongside the pain in his torso.


    The nurses gathered around him to make sure that he was alright. They checked his vitals before confirming there was nothing wrong with him.


    Kyle could remember everything he dreamt about within those three days but the moment his eyes opened, it flooded in with everything he tried his best to forget.


    Kyle just began to sob, no one knew why he was crying or what was going on but the most logical conclusion.


    He must have been scared he nearly died but this was all that they concluded.


    Kyle wasn''t allowed to see anyone just yet until he spoke to the police because they had discovered the bodies there.


    There was no telling who was responsible for their deaths because they were killed with a gun while Kyle had a knife wound, not a bullet.


    This was the only complication as it could be Kyle that fired those shots to kill these three people even if it was in self-defense. But before he could do it, they managed to stab him but there was no one else there.


    There were only three bodies and no murder weapon available and this was why they needed Kyle to piece together the information that they had. .net


    Two police officers walked into his room and sat across his bed but Kyle wasn''t uneasy by their presence.


    "Mr. Kyle, it is good to see you''re well," The male officer began the conversation.


    Kyle''s eyes darted at the female officer, she had a buzz cut but a very intimidating aura.


    "It is good to be alive, I guess..." Kyle responded.


    "I''m Officer Oliver and that over there is my partner..." Oliver paused, waiting for his partner to introduce herself.


    He didn''t want that, that would be too light a punishment but Kyle wasn''t a killer either so this was a tricky situation for him.


    "Do you remember anything else?" Priscilla asked, jotting down what was being said on her notepad.


    Kyle knew lying to a police officer could be a crime if it interfered with the investigation of an active crime scene but that was only if they were caught.


    "If you remember anything. Here is my card," Priscilla handed him a card with her contact information.


    Kyle took it but had no intention of letting them know that it was Mike who attacked him.


    Because if he revealed this information carelessly then there was a good chance that Jane would be affected as well.


    "Say, Kyle. Do you own a gun?" Oliver questioned Kyle, this was an important question because if he said no then that would mean that there was a fourth person on the loose.


    "No, I have never even held one before," Kyle responded in a dismissive tone.


    Oliver shot Priscilla a telling glance because both of them knew what this meant.


    He didn''t know how far Mike was willing to go but he wasn''t going to risk anything whatsoever.


    The police officers left his room and Kyle heaved a loud sigh of relief.


    .He couldn''t believe that things had gotten this complicated but he wanted this to be chalked off as a random attack by strangers that tried to rob him.


    But the fact that there were bodies increased the severity of this situation and Kyle''s story wasn''t adding up.


    If they decided to rob him, who killed them? It wasn''t illegal to own a firearm/


    Was it possible that Kyle had an unlikely hero? That wasn''t accurate because the shots Mike had missed damaged the walls in the nearby building.


    This meant that someone shot at Kyle and missed, that was the most likely scenario at this point.

 Chapter 122: The Man Who Could Not Be Killed.

    Jane rushed into the hospital room the moment she was given the clear with Ella trailing behind her.


    They wanted to hear all the information that Kyle had to give because there was no telling if this would happen again.


    The moment Jane saw Kyle, she jumped on him, forgetting for a brief second that he was recovering from a stab wound.


    Jane didn''t care at that moment and tightened her grip around him.


    "H-Hey...!" Kyle struggled to say amidst the pain from every inch of his body but he soon felt something moist drop on his shoulder.


    It was Jane''s tears, Kyle smiled, realizing that she must have been scared out of her mind.


    Kyle looked at Ella and she couldn''t hold in her smile because she too was as scared as Jane but she hid it a lot better than her best friend.


    God, you look like shit," Ella said under her breath and Kyle chuckled at this because it caught him off guard.


    "ELLA!" Jane called her out, looking back at her friend while in Kyle''s arms.


    "It is fine, Jane. It is fine," Kyle reassured her because he saw the humour in the statement as she wasn''t wrong either way.


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    He did look like shit but that was what being unconscious for two days does to a person, he was unkempt and looked tired due to the eyebags under his eyes.


    It brought him back to the days he was stressed about his daily life with little to no income to get by but the ladies also looked like shit even though he didn''t say it.


    He knew that they only looked this way because of him, they stayed in the hospital to make sure he was alright when they didn''t need to.


    Nate was nowhere to be seen, Kyle vaguely remembered hearing his voice before he lost consciousness, Nate was the one who saved his life.


    Kyle realized that he was right to keep Nate because there was no way that anyone else would have reached him as fast as Nate did.


    By putting himself in that environment, Nate put himself in danger because what would have happened if Mike was still around?


    No one knew what happened, all they knew was that he was attacked by some random people after he tried to help them.


    As Ella and Jane were walking out, in came Nate with the wildest smile on his face.


    "YOU ARE ALIVE!" Nate screamed at the top of his lungs before charging at Kyle like a bull.


    "W-Wait!" Kyle knew he had to stop him because, unlike Jane, Nate was sure to cause massive fall damage.


    -


    "Hey Jane..." Ella called her name as they were in the Uber, returning home.


    "Yes Ella, is there a problem?" Jane responded.


    "Did you notice Kyle tense up the moment you called Mike''s name?" Ella questioned but the look on Jane''s face gave her the answer she sought.


    "He was surprised that Mike was worried," Jane responded with a sigh.


    "I shouldn''t have brought that up, should I?" Jane realized that she might have made a mistake because talking about Mike took the attention away from Kyle.


    Even though this wasn''t her intention, she could see how it could be translated like this.


    "That''s not it... I know that body language, he was frightened," Ella thought to herself.


    She had spent years living with Jane, a girl who was bullied throughout her childhood so she could pick up on these things but why would Kyle be scared of Mike?


    Jane knew it wasn''t in her place to dig deeper into this as it might do more harm than good.


    But her curiosity needed to be satisfied.


    "No, you shouldn''t, at least not then," Ella confessed.


    Ella made sure to give Jane the reality checks she needed because she was the only one who would.

 Chapter 123: A Visitor Or..

    Calista was so busy with her acting but even with that, she got worried when she couldn''t reach Kyle. There was no way she could and tried visiting him but there was no one home.


    This made her restless and it began to affect her job because she couldn''t take her mind off him.


    "Where are you, Kyle!?" Calista muttered under her breath with her phone in hand.


    She was reckless and couldn''t believe that she hadn''t heard from Kyle for some time now.


    She began to question if he had ghosted her, that was the only logical explanation for something this drastic to happen.


    Calista hated how affected she was by this but it wasn''t in her place to make a scene.


    This was always a possibility, she knew that it would happen sooner or later but she got ahead of herself and began to get too comfortable.


    This was why she kept it simple but Kyle had managed to break through her defense.


    In the end, she wasn''t surprised that this was the result.


    She actually thought she could keep someone like Kyle even after she had been a bitch to him?


    Kyle had shown her a lifestyle that no one else would be able to live up to.


    She kept checking her phone and Lorenzo noticed this.


    He noted that she was uneasy and decided to talk to her about what could potentially be troubling her.


    "Are you alright?" Lorenzo questioned but Calista''s attention was on her phone.


    Lorenzo''s words fell on deaf ears but Calista snapped out of it the moment her phone rang.


    She looked at it and saw it was a call from Kyle.


    Only then did she look up and see Lorenzo standing there, wondering how long he had been there


    Calista picked up the call without hesitation and every thought she had melted away the moment she heard those words.


    [[Hey you...]]


    This included his mother''s death but these were thoughts that he couldn''t dwell on right now.


    "Man, fuck my life..." Kyle muttered under his breath.


    He realized how easy it was for him to lose everything he had, all it would take was a fatal wound.


    But it wasn''t the adrenaline in his body that saved him, it was the endurance that the system he has been blessed bestowed upon him when he drew the lottery.


    Kyle knew that Mike couldn''t come here to finish the job as it was too risky.


    If not the CCTV camera but the security, this hospital was in no way cheap especially Kyle, who had been moved into the VVIP section.


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    That was how the hospital operated, they had a slave for the everyday people and a specialized location for the rich. This setting worked because it meant that they could treat everyone without depriving one of service.


    There was a certain fee you pay, Kyle paid that fee the moment the ladies were gone with his black card and was moved to that part of the hospital.


    It had heightened security but the most important part of this compartment was the comfort.


    It was far more comfortable, the service was more or less the same as the other section.


    The doctors and nurses were alert, they treated every life like it mattered, an art that has been lost in other hospitals.


    Kyle was ushered into a room and Calista was on her way so they would get all the privacy they would need but something told Kyle he was in for a scolding.


    "Mister Kyle, you have a guest," A nurse informed Kyle.


    "Oi system, show me Calista''s location," Kyle requested and a cyan screen appeared to show that it wasn''t her, she was approximately five minutes away.


    It couldn''t be Jane, Ella, or Nate either.


    "Sir?" The nurse asked, waiting for an answer but Kyle knew he had to be careful with his choice because there was o


    only one person came to mind.


    And that was Mike.

 Chapter 124: Bonds.

    Kyle was worried about who could be waiting to see him, but he had nothing to lose.


    Even if it was Mike, this wasn''t a movie¡ªthere was no way Mike could do anything to him here and get away with it.


    That would be foolish. Kyle was safest here, but there was nothing he could do if he was caught lacking outside.


    Mike had already demonstrated that he could take a life without batting an eye, but Kyle wasn''t sure he could do the same.


    Kyle was frightened by this prospect and knew that it was one thing he wouldn''t be able to foresee, as it was his emotions speaking for him.


    Kyle gave the nurse permission to bring in the visitor, but his eyes were already darting around the room, searching for something to defend himself with if the situation called for it.


    However, he was shocked to see that it was Jones standing at the door.


    "Wait, what?" Kyle blurted out, confused by how Jones knew about his situation. There was no reason for him to be aware of it.


    "Surprised to see me?" Jones spoke softly. He didn''t know Kyle''s current mental state, so he chose the gentle approach.


    Kyle was still in disbelief. "Of course I am! Are you stalking me now!?" he barked, but quickly winced in pain, clutching his torso.


    "Boy, ain''t nobody stalking you," Jones shot him down, sitting in the chair available in Kyle''s room.


    Jones pulled out his phone and showed Kyle something. Kyle was surprised to see that he had unknowingly sent the location not only to Nate but also to Jones.


    Jones was one of his most frequent contacts, and in the chaos of the moment, Kyle hadn''t taken the time to double-check his messages. But this still didn''t explain how Jones had found him.


    "Oh... my bad, I didn''t mean to bother you," Kyle apologized. Jones had his own problems and responsibilities; the last thing he needed was to worry about another grown adult.


    "Bother me? You NOT paying your rent for months bothered me, not this," Jones reassured him, letting him know he wasn''t a bother.


    The first tear escaped her eyes, but she quickly wiped it away. That didn''t stop the flood that followed.


    Calista had lost control. The relief she felt seeing Kyle was overshadowed by the fear of losing him.


    She slowly buried herself in his arms, and Kyle realized that she probably needed more comfort than he did.


    "I... I thought you ghosted me," Calista confessed.


    "Technically, I nearly did," Kyle replied, as quick-witted as ever, and Calista quickly pulled back to look him in the eyes.


    "That''s not funny! You nearly fucking died!" Calista barked.


    "Death can have me when it earns me," Kyle quoted a video game character he was fond of.


    "YOU AREN''T KRATOS!" Calista exclaimed, but Kyle was more impressed that she knew where the quote came from, considering there was no way she was the gaming type.


    "Wait, you know it!?" Kyle asked, sounding almost excited.


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    "Social media exists, these things pop up!" Calista replied, confused as to why this was important.


    "You could have died, Kyle. I hope they catch the person who did this and burn him in acid!" Calista couldn''t contain her rage.


    "Relax or I might get turned on, you know..." Kyle responded, but all Calista did was roll her eyes in annoyance.


    She couldn''t understand how he was so calm about this, but she also knew that he probably didn''t want her to worry about it.


    This was his way of protecting her, and she understood it.


    Even in this state, he was still thinking about her, and that summed up the kind of man he was.

 Chapter 125: Kyle Makes His Move.

    There was nothing that could be done because Kyle was scheduled to be released the next day, but all the visitors had already come through. He recalled everything that happened that day, and his weakness made him sick. It was something he knew he couldn''t live with.


    He felt disgusted that he was at the mercy of another person when that shouldn''t be the case. Kyle was going to get his revenge, and to do that, he needed Mike to remain untouched. He was angry and knew that things would be different this time if they met.


    Kyle wasn''t willing¡ªor rather, couldn''t¡ªtake a life, even if he wanted to.


    Jones and Calista had left the hospital, leaving Kyle alone to collect himself. The doctor came in and asked if Kyle needed anything else. One of the perks here was better meals.


    "You know, I might have lied to everyone," Kyle blurted out, surprising the doctor.


    "Pardon?" The doctor responded, but Kyle only smiled.


    "Don''t worry about it. Can I be discharged early?" Kyle asked, but the doctor was skeptical.


    On paper, Kyle was fine and could be discharged today. But an extra day was just to be cautious. So, if the doctor did decide to discharge him early, he wouldn''t be breaking any rules. Kyle had already established from their earlier conversation that the doctor could be swayed by money.


    And that''s exactly what Kyle was going to use. The doctor accepted without hesitation.


    Kyle signed his release form, and he was out of there that night. He had something to do and couldn''t risk dragging anyone else into it.


    None of that mattered now. Mike had crossed a line, and he was about to find out how far Kyle was willing to go to correct that.


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    Kyle checked into an expensive hotel and walked to his room. But Kyle had also bought a low-end laptop from a random person he met in a cafe?, spending approximately $1,500, an absurd amount but he planned to get rid of it the moment he was done. This was because he wanted to access things he didn''t want tied back to him, even though the person who sold him the laptop had already formatted it.


    Kyle had heard about the dark web before but never thought he would need to access it.


    "Fight fire with fire..." Kyle muttered to himself with a sinister grin.


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    A/N: I''m planning to turn the smut scenes into little comic strips for my fellow perverts out there.


    So if you want this to come true, let the castles loose!

 Chapter 126: Knock, Knock. Who Is There?

    Kyle realized thirty minutes into the dark web that this was a terrible idea. There was no way he could go through with it¡ªnot because he was scared, but because he knew things could go sideways. There were men even worse than Mike out there. The last thing he needed was a man like John Wick in his vicinity. He clamped the laptop shut despite the hesitation being present.


    "What the fuck am I doing?"


    Kyle thought to himself. Mike had fucked him up, but he knew this was something he couldn''t do, regardless of how much he wanted to because this was a point of no return.


    Kyle stood out on the balcony, looking down. For a moment, he considered jumping, but he quickly dismissed the thought. It was just an intrusive thought, not because he wanted to kill himself. He couldn''t believe he had even entertained it. He was about to order a fucking hit on Mike? To take his life?


    He just needed time to recollect his thoughts. There was something deeply upsetting about all of this because he couldn''t do anything about it. But Kyle also knew there was a chance that Mike would make another attempt on his life. He needed to be out of his reach until he figured out what to do.


    "Hello, Jane..."


    Kyle called her phone. Jane was surprised to hear from him at this hour but sensed it must be urgent.


    [[Kyle? Is everything okay?]]


    Jane''s voice crackled with concern. She was ready to rush to the hospital if need be.


    "No, silly, nothing''s wrong. I need something from you,"


    Kyle responded.


    [[Sure, anything you want.]]


    Jane replied, eager to know what was going on.


    "Can you send me Mike''s number?"


    Kyle asked. Jane found this strange. Mike and Kyle didn''t get along, but that was just on the surface. Their relationship must have changed, but she wasn''t going to pry.


    [[Absolutely!]]


    Jane replied. She didn''t mention that Mike had called earlier that night to check in and see how things were going with Kyle. Ella had told her to exercise restraint in certain situations, and now didn''t seem like the right time to bring up Mike again, even if he was the subject of the conversation.


    [[Is there anything else you need?]]


    Jane asked, noticing Kyle had gone quiet for a moment. She just wanted to make sure he was still there.


    "Jane, do you trust me?"


    Kyle''s voice was distant.


    [[Of course I do!]]


    Ella pressed, urgency creeping into her voice.


    "He just asked how Kyle was doing, that''s all,"


    Jane answered, though something about it felt off.


    Ella had already told Kyle about Mike and what he''d done, so there was no way they would become friends. Kyle would never care about Mike, so why would Mike suddenly start keeping tabs on him?


    As she thought it through, Ella realized Mike might be connected to whatever was going on with Kyle. That seemed to be the only explanation for his newfound interest in Kyle. It was no secret that Mike had a thing for Jane, but Ella knew Jane wouldn''t be enough of a reason for Mike''s behavior.


    "Jane, I want you to call Mike right now,"


    Ella ordered, her tone leaving no room for argument.


    But Jane hesitated. She didn''t want to get caught in the middle of whatever was going on between Kyle and Mike. She''d already made up her mind: if things got bad, she''d cut Mike off. Kyle was the one she saw a future with, not Mike.


    "Are you sure that''s a good idea?"


    Jane asked, already dreading the call.


    Ella grabbed her phone and dialed Mike''s number. It went to voicemail. She tried again, and this time Mike picked up, though his voice sounded muffled.


    [[Hello...]]


    Mike greeted, his voice coming from behind a door.


    "Jane, hide!"


    Ella hissed, but Jane didn''t understand.


    "What do you mean? What''s going on?"


    Jane asked, confused. Unlike Ella, she hadn''t made the connection yet.


    Mike rang the doorbell, and Jane instantly realized Ella knew what she was doing. Without a word, she locked herself in her room. They could have called the police, but that might have only provoked Mike. The last thing they needed was to escalate the situation.


    "Mike, what the hell are you doing here at this time?"


    Ella barked over the phone.


    [[I think you know...]]


    Mike''s cold voice echoed, sending a chill through Ella''s spine.

 Chapter 127: Mike Snaps.

    Ella didn''t know what Mike was doing here but she knew it wasn''t a coincidence either so she had to be careful.


    It was well past midnight and he came here with no prior notice either but Ella knew that things needed to be nipped in the bud.


    "Mike, I have called the cops!" Ella screamed, hoping this would dissuade him from carrying out whatever it was he was planning.


    [[Are you sure about that?]] Mike responded from the other end of the phone and this confirmed that he was still on the phone so it was impossible for her to call 911.


    But then she heard the keyhole make a series of strange noises like someone was trying to breach it from outside but then there was silence.


    Ella ran to the kitchen to grab a knife but she hung up the phone and dialed 911.


    Mike knew the police wouldn''t respond immediately so he had nothing to worry about even if she did call them,


    She wouldn''t be able to give any information regarding him because you see, Mike wasn''t even his real name.


    "SOMEONE IS TRYING TO BREAK INTO MY HOUSE! I DON''T KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING BUT HE WANTS TO HARM US!" Ella shouted at the top of her lungs.


    But the silence she heard outside caught her off guard because it looked like Mike had conceded and ran away.


    However, that wasn''t the case as a loud thud could be heard against the door and on the second try, the door gave way and Mike stood there with an evil grin across his face.


    "That wasn''t very nice of you, Ella," Mike said before walking towards her, she had the phone on her ear.


    "Hang it over now," Mike commanded but Ella knew if she did then she would have no means of communication.


    The emergency service was still active so they could hear everything that was happening, this included tracking their location.


    She just needed to stay on the phone a little longer but Mike was gaining in on her, he knew what she was doing. Enjoy new stories from §Þ??


    Ella wasn''t Jane, he had no problems hurting her and this was why he charged at her intending to do just that.


    It was either she followed him or he put a bullet in Ella''s head.


    Kyle''s decision to not involve the police or hide the truth from everyone ultimately backfired.


    "What are you doing!?" Jane was scared, her voice shaking with fear.


    "Follow me and I won''t have to kill this bitch," Mike spewed profanity like it was his first language.


    "Ella, I''m sorry," Jane said, she knew that Ella wouldn''t want her to follow him because there was a chance that she wouldn''t come back.


    Her faith in the police wasn''t strong, they could only work with limited information given to them as well.


    It finally clicked at this moment, Ella looked at Mike with so much hatred that made him momentarily uneasy.


    "It was you! You were the one who attacked Kyle!" Ella barked but Mike didn''t react to this accusation.


    Jane looked horrified, she couldn''t believe what she was hearing but that would make sense as to why he was here.


    She didn''t know this side of him even existed. No, she didn''t have any idea who the man before her was, this wasn''t Mike. This wasn''t her friend she had known over the years.


    "W-Why would you do that?" Jane questioned but Mike simply sighed.


    "I ran out of bullets, that is the only reason he is alive... It is because of you that I know he is alive, you helped me Jane because you never knew how to keep your damn mouth shut," Mike mocked her before grabbing her by the wrist and yanking her.


    "Let''s go!"


    Ella watched her friend leave her side and there was nothing that could be done.


    She sobbed but Jane had to be brave, there was nothing any of them could do at that moment because if this man was willing to take Kyle''s life.


    It must not be his first time and Mike had smashed her phone before leaving so she couldn''t contact anyone. But what was Mike''s plan with Jane?

 Chapter 128: A Race Against Time.

    Mike had taken Jane away and there was nothing anyone else could do now.


    Ella had been smacked over her head a bit too hard and could barely think straight seeing as she was suffering from a concussion.


    Ella tried her best to compose her thoughts, but she couldn''t even stand straight. The police were on their way, but what was done was done.


    Mike had Jane and there was nothing that she could do about it, Jane had protected her once again.


    Ella couldn''t do anything but there was one more person that might be able to do something with his influence and that was Kyle.


    She wondered why Kyle didn''t tell them and one could blame him for the current occurrence as this caught them off guard.


    If they did know information about the danger that Mike possessed then it would have been easier to handle the situation.


    There was no way in hell they would have spent the night at their place nor would Mike have that freedom to move freely.


    Ella found a target for her rage and that was Kyle, she was justified even though she understood that Kyle was trying to protect Jane.


    If that was the case, what happened to her? He could have told her just like she told him about the kind of man that Mike was.


    There was something wrong with all of this but Ella remembered that Jane had kept her old phone.


    She rushed to the room and found the phone, quickly searching for the contact and just as she thought, Kyle''s number was still in the call history.


    She inserted her sim and dialed him up immediately, it didn''t even ring once for Kyle to pick up.


    "H-He got Jane... Mike has Jane!" Ella began to sob, she couldn''t hold in her tears.


    Kyle didn''t say a word, prompting Ella to wonder if he heard.


    "It is all your fault! You should have told us or the police! It is because of you that psycho has Jane!" Ella barked but once again, she was met with silence.


    Kyle knew she needed to get this off her chest more than anything but never predicted that Mike would go to such lengths.


    "Where is Jane''s location!?" Kyle asked but his system didn''t give him an immediate response.


    But then the familiar cyan screen appeared.


    [Ding!]


    [Calculating Geolocation....!]


    Kyle''s heart began to thump, he didn''t know this would work but the response was positive.


    He found a way to keep the police out of it because he finally made up his mind the moment that call came through.


    Kyle was going to make sure that Mike wouldn''t see another night and the element of surprise was something that he had because there was no way that Mike would anticipate this.


    [Location found!]


    [Current location: XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    "Keep it on! Keep tracking!" Kyle commanded/


    The relief that overcame Kyle couldn''t be explained but he saw a mini map dangling in front of him showing where Jane was headed.


    Kyle didn''t hesitate, he picked up his car so he could track them but they did so quietly, no one knew he had returned to the apartment.


    This took a little over fifteen minutes, if Mike was going to make any move, it would be in the morning.


    Tonight was for securing Jane and he had time on his hands as well but why was he still on the road? That didn''t matter because Kyle got into his car and drove off.


    He drove like a maniac but thanks to his skills, he didn''t need to worry about crashing.


    It was like a cheat code in a video game that allowed the user to auto-dodge obstacles, except the automated feature was his reflexes.


    Kyle hit the pedal, tearing through the street like he was in a race, he didn''t care about the speed limit.


    "Hang in there Jane!"

 Chapter 129: Wait For Me Jane.

    Kyle was going to settle it all tonight and was gaining on Mike, he wasn''t going to fight Mike on the road or he might risk putting Jane in danger.


    He hated that he had to do this but Mike made the fatal mistake of involving Jane.


    She belonged to him and he wasn''t going to let anyone spoil her, especially not a dog like Mike.


    Kyle noticed that Mike must have reached his location because Jane was stationary, it had been that way for more than thirty minutes so they must have reached their destination.


    He knew he had to be patient, he had to wait and when he neared the location, he turned off the headlights of his car, effectively blinding himself.


    Kyle parked his car and left it, he made up the rest of the distance on foot but this place was deserted.


    There wasn''t a building in sight, Kyle couldn''t understand what was going on but where did he plan to keep Jane?


    But his question was soon answered, Kyle noticed that there was a town, if it could be called that because the few buildings standing there were in a state.


    He couldn''t understand what Mike intended to do with Jane but this would be the perfect place to confront him.


    There was no one around here, it looked like someone tried to build a city here and abandoned the project halfway due to the location that it was saturated.


    There was no way for electricity to find its way here nor was water accessible.


    Kyle wasn''t aware that such a place existed until now but that was partly due to the fact that he didn''t go anywhere.


    Kyle was a man who liked to stay in the comfort of his home, nothing was bringing him out here for any reason whatsoever.


    However, he remained hidden because something told him that Mike wasn''t the only person there.


    And he was right because he heard a few voices in the distance but he wasn''t sure if they were with Mike or just people that decided to stay here.


    [Do you want to draw?]


    [YES][NO]


    The familiar cyan screen appeared in front of him and Kyle couldn''t contain his smile because he wasn''t sure this would work.


    He couldn''t send money to just anyone as he didn''t have their account, weaponizing his attraction for Isabella but that was the entire point of the system.


    He knew he had to think on his feet and managed to do that, he chose [YES] without a moment''s hesitation.


    He knew that this moment could ultimately impact whether Jane came out of this unscathed or not.


    [Congratulations! You have drawn Extreme Copycat!]


    [Extreme Copycat: this user can perfectly copy any actions he sees and mimic!]


    Kyle understood that this was a skill that worked a lot like his Total Recall except it granted him the ability to remember everything so it was like this was given as a compliment to that.


    Kyle was relieved because he was a gamer and a person who watched a lot of movies but was it applicable in real time? He had seen a lot of useless self-defense videos online and the last thing he would want is to try and disarm a man with the wrong knowledge only to be shot in the balls.


    That was the question because seeing how it is done in a movie is one thing, knowing whether it is a realistic action or not is another.


    Kyle wasn''t going to gamble his life on that and instead chose to mimic stealth but this skill gave him the avenue to learn actual combat styles with it.


    Kyle also noticed that he was given only a single lottery but he wasn''t surprised considering the system was upgraded with a better multiplier meaning it wasn''t as tasking as it would have been to get to a billion.


    Kyle managed to move past them without making a single sound and with that, got close to Jane and his goal.


    There was also the possibility that these people weren''t a threat but it wasn''t a risk he was willing to take; however, Kyle saw this as something he could take advantage of as well.


    "Wait for me, Jane..."

 Chapter 130: This Is Going To Be A Long Night!

    Jane was laid on the floor, gagged and bound with Mike just staring at her with a creepy smile on his face.


    Jane was scared out of her mind. She couldn''t speak, but she could tell that Mike''s face was like that of a stranger.


    "I have nothing against you, Jane... I have always wanted you to myself but I tried to use the proper method to make you mine..." Mike said, she couldn''t respond to him due to her gagged state but he wasn''t looking for a response.


    "I finally have you now, all to myself. You''re helpless and I can tell by the way you look at me that you hate me but can I tell you a secret?" Mike said before leaning in a little too close.


    "... It turns me on," Mike licked his lips, looking at her from head to toe.


    "But don''t worry. We have all the time in the world to enjoy ourselves... after I kill that man called Kyle," Mike confessed, but this also revealed that he had no intention of letting Jane go.


    Jane knew she had to remain calm in this situation because Mike hadn''t hurt her yet even though she knew this would soon change.


    "I know you want to ask why I wish to kill Kyle... I don''t hate him, nothing as petty as that nor am I doing it because of your affection for him," Mike was speaking a little too much but only because a part of himself wished for Jane to understand his motive, to accept it.


    "Nah, my reasons don''t matter," Mike realized as it would only make Jane see him as an even bigger monster than he already was.


    Mike touched her skin despite Jane flinching but Jane knew that she had to give a false impression so he doesn''t perceive her as a problem.


    She wanted nothing more than to bite off the hand touching her but that wouldn''t play into Mike''s fantasy.


    Mike wanted her to accept him and she was beginning to get that even though it took her a while.


    "I would never hurt you, Jane," Mike said, caressing her face but Jane gestured for him to remove her gag because she had something to say.


    Mike knew this was probably a bad idea but even if she screamed.


    It was useless as no one here was a decent human being.


    If anything, her screaming would only put her in danger because there was no telling what the people here were capable of doing even though they were either too drunk or drugged up to do anything of note.


    This was the only reason Mike took this chance, lowering her gag.


    "You must think I''m a monster," Mike chuckled. Jane was never a good liar and knew that if she did, Mike would see through it¨C something she couldn''t risk.


    "No... If anything, I see you more clearly," Jane''s voice was soft, she knew it would be stupid to try and talk him down from doing what he planned to do.


    If anything, he must have thought about this for far too long for her to dissuade him in minutes but if she did this, she risked showing her true motive.


    It wasn''t going to end well and she knew it so she had to take a different approach.


    "Look at me, Mike," Jane sounded like a mother comforting her child.


    Mike reluctantly met her gaze, he expected her to try and talk him down, offering to run away with him so he would spare Kyle.


    "Should I have called for backup?" Kyle thought to himself but he didn''t know what Ella was thinking right now.


    She must have tried to call him but his line wasn''t going through and if this was the case, Kyle knew she would only worry all the more.


    But he asked her for trust and this was the time to test her resolve in this manner.


    Kyle took a deep breath but before he took a step, he heard the door creak open with Mike and another unknown man walking out of it.


    He was a bald man and that was the only feature that Kyle could make out due to the moon barely illuminating this area.


    "You really got yourself a beauty this time," The man praised Mike but his voice was deep, it had bass.


    "You cannot touch her. Unfortunately, this one is not for fun," Mike responded and at this moment, Kyle realized that this was something that Mike did often.


    He couldn''t wrap his head around how someone this sick could get into contact with Jane and Kyle began to wonder what would have happened if he didn''t meet Jane at all.


    What the fuck did Mike have in store for her? That didn''t matter.


    "Are you sure? Not even a little look?" The man barked but there was something about Mike that made him quickly correct.


    "I-I''m just kidding, no need to be so serious! Fine, I will watch over her," The man conceded.


    "Mike is their leader?" Kyle thought to himself, he also noticed that Mike made it clear that Jane wasn''t to be touched.


    "Where are you going anyway?" The man questioned, wondering why he couldn''t watch over her himself if she was so important.


    "I have one more person to bring here," Mike informed his colleague but who was referring to?


    But one thing was certain, Jane was safe for now but Kyle knew that if he didn''t have any mobile network here, that would be the case for Mike as well.


    That meant if he wished to reach out to him then he needed to get out of here.


    And that was exactly what he did, Mike hopped into his car and drove away.


    He had a hostage that evened the playing field and there was no way he was going to let his trump card go.


    He knew that Jane would hate him and want nothing to do with him after this but the truth was, Mike didn''t plan on letting her go.


    "Man, what a fucking buzz kill..." The man muttered but there was something malevolent about him, this man was a bigger threat than Mike and Kyle could feel it.


    He grabbed his crotch. No, he was stroking it.


    "As if I was going to listen to you either way," He muttered before heading back in.


    The only thing stopping him from getting to Jane was the locked door but would that be enough?

 Chapter 131: Jane Is About To Be...!

    Jane heard the door being tugged at, someone was struggling to get in and Jane already knew it wasn''t Mike. Mike had the keys and this man must be trying to get in without permission.


    Jane knew that she risked agitating him if she made noise so she kept her mouth shut.


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    She wasn''t sure what he had in mind but already had an idea.


    Mike must have known something like this would have happened and that was why he locked the door.


    Jane held her breath, her heart felt like it was going to explode out of her chest because the man was trying to pick the lock.


    She didn''t know why he was this desperate to get in but had an idea, it was her.


    This location didn''t look like they had a lot of women out there so it was only natural that his body responded to a beauty such as Jane.


    "Damn this fucking lock! You better get ready because once I pick this lock, we''re going to have a lot of fun!" The man barked but Jane knew she needed a calm head.


    Mike had left her but did he know that something like this would happen or this was an unforeseen event?


    She couldn''t imagine Mike being fine with someone violating her when he had already claimed her so in a sense, this had to be some sort of betrayal.


    But it would be stupid for him to trust a criminal and the worst thing that could happen, happened.


    The door gave way and the man had a disgusting look on his face, salivating like a rabid dog.


    "Hey! If you cooperate I will release you," The man tried to persuade Jane but the trust was he liked when they fought back.


    But he couldn''t leave a mark on her otherwise Mike would notice that he touched her.


    "It is fine, Jane... I''m here," Kyle reassured her but he didn''t know how they would get out of this situation.


    If anything, he didn''t know how to escape the obstacle in front of him.


    The cut on his head, however, created a loophole because it was sliding down his bald head and into his eyes.


    Kyle swung the moment he tried to clean his eyes, smashing him right in the neck but he didn''t have the physical strength to deal maximum damage.


    But it was enough to stun him and Kyle smacked him in the torso, the look in his eyes filled with rage.


    This man was about to force himself on Jane, he could tell by the look in Jane''s eyes that this event right here would stay with her.


    "You know the bitch!?" The man barked at Kyle.


    "You can have your turn after I''m done with he-!" Kyle smacked him across the mouth, dislocating his jaw in the process.


    Kyle was angry and planned to let it all out on this man, the man tried to fight Kyle but he could never close the distance between them because Kyle didn''t let him.


    The man''s knees buckled, the force must have shaken his brain because he couldn''t see a thing.


    Kyle stood over him and brought down the metal bar once again and saw the man''s skull cave in, blood splattering all over his face in the process. The skull of the man was slightly dented so whatever Kyle had done had damaged his skull.


    The tattooed man dropped to the ground, either dead or unconscious and Jane could tell that Kyle wanted to hit him again.


    She could see it in his eyes, he wanted to kill this man before him and might have already done that.


    She was uncertain but knew that if he was to hit him across the head one more time, it would kill him for certain.


    "I-It is fine, Kyle," Jane assured him and her words seemed to bring him back from the brink of a choice he was certain to regret.

 Chapter 132: Mike Vs Kyle Rematch!

    Kyle managed to defeat the man but the key component to this victory was because he caught him off guard.


    He timed his attack perfectly and that first blow was one the man never truly recovered from.


    This allowed Kyle to beat him to a pulp and leave him in his crimson fluid.


    Kyle rushed to Jane and undid her binds, this was a lot easier than he thought it would be.


    But that was all thanks to being able to see her location.


    Kyle realized that if he hadn''t come when he did then there was no telling what this man would have done to Jane.


    He thought alone made his body recoil with anger and disgust, he couldn''t believe what Mike had done.


    This was the last straw but he needed to get Jane out of here.


    "We need to go!" Kyle ushered her but as he ran to the door, someone familiar came into view.


    It was Mike with his gun drawn, pointed right at Kyle.


    "Well, well, well, what do we have here?" Mike said.


    Kyle kissed his teeth because there was no way that Mike would have anticipated his move but then it hit him.


    "The car?!" Kyle had parked the car off the road so it should be difficult but not impossible for Mike to find it.


    Especially if he was paying attention to his environment and this was the single flaw in Kyle''s plan.


    He didn''t take into account that Mike would leave the place before him or pay that much attention to his environment considering the moonlight was obscured by the dense clouds.


    Mike looked at his accomplice lying on the ground but the fact that the door was opened already told him what had happened.


    He must have entered and tried to do something to Jane.


    "If she does this, will you let her go, Mike?" Kyle asked with his hands raised to show he didn''t plan on resisting.


    "I will..." Mike said under his breath but this was a strange question from Kyle because it showed he was willing to die for her.


    "Do it Jane... Trust me," Kyle said, repeating the same words that he had told her over the phone.


    That told Jane that he had a plan and she had to trust him.


    Jane closed her eyes and pulled the trigger but the gun jammed, however, before Mike could process this information.


    Kyle ducked out of the line of his line of sight, this forced Mike to redirect his aim but it was too late because Kyle had already closed the distance.


    He used his Total Recall to analyze the state of the gun, he read up about guns when Mike had failed to kill him and knew every single detail in regards to it.


    He noticed a minuscule one that implied the gun was not only old but it had a high chance of jamming.


    This was a gamble because Kyle wasn''t a hundred percent sure but it worked out in the hand.


    He grabbed the bar he had dropped off the ground and attempted to slam the gun from Mike''s hand before he could pull the trigger.


    Mike, however, was no stranger in this situation and took a step back to effectively go out of Kyle''s range but Kyle slammed the metal bar on his foot.


    This temporarily disoriented him because he couldn''t focus enough to point his gun at Kyle but a gunshot echoed.


    Kyle realized the direction it was pointed was Jane, he looked in that direction but saw that Jane had already taken cover.


    He grabbed the gun and a battle began to take control of the weapon, Kyle stomped the foot he had just hit to gain the advantage. It ultimately resulted in the gun being flung out of his hand, skidding away from them.


    Mike punched Kyle right in the face but Kyle countered by swinging the bar horizontally on his head however Mike showed once again that he had combat experience, ducking out of the way before landing an uppercut that sent him flying into the air before landing on the ground.


    Kyle was seeing double and before he could process what was happening, he couldn''t breathe.


    Mike was strangled and there was no way to break free from it despite fighting with all of his strength to free himself.


    "STOP!" Jane screamed and a bang echoed with blood spilling all over the ground but the question was, whose?

 Chapter 133 Kill Shot.

    Chapter 133  Kill Shot.


    This place had turned into a bloodbath, Kyle had escaped murder due to Mike''s excessive use of violence. He shot the unconscious man in cold blood even though there was a high chance that he would succumb to the injuries inflicted on him by Kyle. It didn''t matter now because another gunshot had echoed. Jane wasn''t going to be a bystander and grabbed the gun that had fallen from Mike''s grip.


    Mike didn''t worry much about the gun because Jane had shown her loyalty to him even though this was false. She didn''t know why Kyle told her to pull the trigger, but he must have seen something that she didn''t. But she wasn''t going to miss this time, Mike was about to kill Kyle and Jane knew she had to do something about it.


    She rushed to the gun and fired a bullet, grazing Mike''s neck in the process.


    This ruptured an artery and blood spewed all over the place. Mike''s hand quickly retracted from Kyle''s neck and clutched his, trying his best to keep the blood. This allowed Kyle to kick him off and send him tumbling to the ground.


    He looked at Jane and saw that she was trembling, horrified by what she had done. She couldn''t believe that she had shot someone.


    The gun dropped to the ground.


    Mike backed away from them until his back hit the wall, blood gradually filling his lungs as he found it hard to breathe.


    "W-What have I done? I killed him?!" Jane was in disbelief, she knew that Mike was a bad person but this wasn''t something she pictured herself doing. Kyle picked up the gun from the ground and looked Jane in the eyes. " I won''t let you burden yourself," Kyle whispered before planting a kiss on her forehead. " I made you a promise..." Kyle said, looking right at Mike, who was clinging to dear life.


    They followed a similar script but the limited information Ella gave her helped with this. Ella didn''t speak about Kyle''s involvement or how Mike might be connected to the attacks.


    Priscilla made this connection herself and knew that she needed to make Ella feel safe. This was why she decided to remain stationed outside of her place but under such short notice.


    There was no way that anyone would come to this location to watch over the house.


    Kane reached out to Ella to inform her that she was safe, Ella screamed at the top of her lungs forcing Priscilla out of her car as she rushed towards the house to see if Ella was in danger.


    But that wasn''t the case, Ella received confirmation that her best friend was alive.


    Priscilla didn''t even get to the door before her phone rang, it was Kyle and on that phone call, he told her everything.


    However, he mixed in a few lies by saying Mike had threatened to harm the girls if he told the police what had happened so he had no choice but to keep quiet.


    This was a narrative that Priscilla already entertained so confirming that this was indeed the case fed her ego.


    Kyle also told her where to find Mike or rather his corpse and Priscilla was on the move right away with her siren blaring in the distance.

 Chapter 134: The Aftermath.

    Kyle had no plans to take Jane back home, not for a while because he didn''t know how safe it was if Mike could just walk right in there and take her.


    That was dangerous and he couldn''t risk that, even if it was just for tonight.


    Kyle looked over his shoulder as he drove back home with Jane fast asleep.


    He didn''t want to imagine what would have happened to her but was grateful for his system.


    Even though the skill obtained from the lottery at that moment didn''t help the situation to a great effect, it could be argued that it allowed him to be sneaky.


    Or he would have inevitably made a noise or two because there was no way he would be that good at stealth with no prior experience.


    Kyle sighed, silently thanking his system but he also knew that he cared about Jane a lot more than he let on.


    They arrived at his home and everywhere was quiet, it was well past 2 AM at this point but Kyle didn''t care about anything but the sleeping lady beside him.


    Kyle left the car and before Jane could process the car came to a halt. Kyle had already opened the passenger door.


    "Hey sleepyhead," Kyle greeted her with a smile but Jane couldn''t take her eyes off him.


    She didn''t know why but the way her heart was thumping at this moment showed her that this man had stolen her heart in its entirety.


    She had never felt this way about anyone nor did she know an emotion this intense was even possible to begin with yet she was experiencing it right here and now.


    Kyle picked her up from her car seat, scooping her up in his arms like she had no weight.


    If anything, this was proof that Kyle had gained some muscle mass but it was worrying that he felt no remorse for taking a life despite the circumstances making it an inevitable situation.


    He called Priscilla because he understood the gravity of the situation, he couldn''t just leave him there to be discovered by anyone.


    She wasn''t looking for words to make her feel better, she was looking for someone to be present which she could not feel okay with.


    Jane sobbed in his arms and the night passed away with both of them feeling closer than ever.


    -


    The incident didn''t make the news but this was partly due to fears of a potential retaliation by whatever gang Mike was associated with.


    This was the man they had been looking for as his DNA, most notably, his semen had been found in different crimes.


    He was in the system already long before he was taken in for this particular crime but the DNA obtained from those crime scenes never linked back to him. Priscilla knew it had to be him because these crimes were as violent as the ones that he was accused of committing.


    He only got off due to a technicality and that was the semen sample not matching the blood they had in the system but Priscilla presented a theory that was immediately shot down by her superior.


    And that was the possibility that the suspect had two sets of DNA, this was possible due to a very rare congenital condition called Chimerism.


    This was also partly due to the department cutting back on expenses and didn''t feel the need to carry out other tests.


    Priscilla saw his dead body and instantly knew this was the same man even though he went by a different name now, which was Mike.


    This man was called Clarence Thomas and there was no reason for him to change his name.


    But with his body in their possession, she was able to extract sufficient DNA and run the appropriate test to confirm the theory she had had for months.


    And it came back positive, Clarence had artificial chimerism, it was because he had bone marrow, and this effectively changed his DNA.


    He was committing crimes right under the nose of the police and this little abnormality allowed him to commit crimes under the radar for so long.


    She was grateful that Kyle managed to put a bullet through his head because this solved and gave a few unsolved cases an ending that would bring the family closure.

 Chapter 135: Has The Worse Ended?

    When Jane woke up in the morning, she felt refreshed, but only then did she realize the gravity of what had happened.


    Kyle was nowhere to be seen but she expected this because he was a busy person.


    He was probably at work already but that meant she had the house all to herself.


    Jane didn''t even know what to do but was soon startled by a noise outside the room.


    She was skeptical and frightened to a fault, she couldn''t move even though the only person that could be in this apartment was Kyle,


    But what if he wasn''t? That was the only question in her mind and she froze at the thought of it, she couldn''t move an inch.


    However, her tense frame soon broke the moment Kyle came into view.


    "Hey beautiful," Kyle''s voice was soft and involuntarily brought a smile to her face.


    She couldn''t believe she was worried when her superhero was here.


    "Y-You are here..." Jane stuttered, Kyle was worried that how she looked at him would change because he had blood on his hands but her gaze was softer.


    "I am. Did you want someone else to be here? Maybe Ella?" Kyle asked but before Jane could respond, Ella spawned beside him.


    "You had to ruin it..." Kyle muttered to himself the moment Ella came into view.


    Jane''s face lit up, she was ecstatic and Kyle knew that while she liked his company, she would need a face more familiar than his.


    Jane sprung up to her feet and ran to embrace Ella, she was so excited to see her.


    Kyle looked at them with a smile on his face, he was glad that Ella was here.


    "It all worked out in the end," Kyle thought to himself.


    Ella looked at him, she was glad that Kyle could save her friend the way he did even though she didn''t get the full details.


    She knew that Mike had died that night and there was no other person who could do it but Kyle.


    "Well, I made breakfast," Kyle informed the ladies and Jane''s eyes lit up, she loved food.


    Ella admired his house and was impressed by how well put together it was for a bachelor, his fridge was stocked to the brim with different ingredients.


    It wasn''t canned food either and this meant that all his meals were cooked, something most men didn''t do as ordering takeout was a lot easier.


    "You cook?" Ella questioned.


    "I suddenly sound like your dream man, don''t I?" Kyle teased her but that was met by an eye roll from Ella.


    Jane chuckled, she was glad that they were both getting along, this was the first man that Ella had approved.


    "Welcome officers, I''m surprised to see you both," Kyle greeted.


    The volume of his voice alerted the women in the room with him, Jane and Ella immediately joined Kyle at the door.


    "Is this a good time, sir?" Oliver took charge of the conversation, noticing the two women standing behind him.


    "Please, come on in," Kyle moved aside, allowing them entry into his home.


    He preferred them to Calista in all honesty as he didn''t have the energy to start explaining who Jane was so this was for the best.


    -


    Calista was back on set and the fact that her mood had changed showed just how much of an impact Kyle had on her.


    Lorenzo helped her out and she knew she owed him because there was no way she could have done this without him.


    The shooting went smoothly and Calista was able to express far more emotions in the role because her feelings were still on a high.


    Even Lucas was surprised by how she portrayed these scenes, it wasn''t present in their previous scenes.


    This was why he used this opportunity to record additional scenes while she was still in this state.


    But that didn''t mean he could overwork them as they were working by the hour and the last thing he would want was to burn them out.


    "Calista! That was amazing!" Lorenzo praised her. This was top-tier acting that got acknowledgement all around.


    She had shown a glimpse of her potential and Lucas knew that he might have a gem on his hand.


    Calista texted Kyle after the break and got no response, Kyle must be tired considering he was still in the hospital or at least that''s what she thought.


    This allowed her to focus her attention on work as there was no other reason for her to be distracted when everything in her life was going so well.


    This was going to be a movie that brought her to fame but Calista was still unaware that this was happening because of Kyle.


    There was no telling how this would affect her relationship with Kyle once it came out because he couldn''t keep it hidden forever.


    -


    Isabella was stunned to wake up to a check of a couple of millions in her account but it was sent directly to her account.


    This was shocking, to say the least, but she knew it had to do with the Agency.


    There was no way he gave her this money for personal use and Isabella worried that if she called him, it would make her look unprofessional.


    Isabella had filtered out the people who tried to enter the Agency as they had dodgy past records that automatically disqualified them even though they tried to grease her palms but with someone as rich as Kyle.


    There was no reason why she would need to take these fees when they weren''t short on money.


    Isabella liked where this was going and judging by the growth this Agency had reached in the space of a couple of weeks, it was now in the top 800.

 Chapter 136: Police Suspect?

    There was something beautiful about this because it allowed everyone to understand how precious life was and how everything could be taken at any moment.


    Kyle spoke to the police, giving them a more accurate depiction of what happened as he understood how important this was.


    Priscilla informed them of Mike''s real name and his involvement in other crimes.


    Kyle couldn''t believe that something this rare had occurred and could only wonder how long Mike would have continued his operation if he hadn''t put a stop to it.


    The most recent crime was as close as a month back.


    Jane couldn''t believe it but this reinforced that she was an awful judge of character.


    There was no way she could have predicted this but she was closest to him so there had to be signs of his depraved nature.


    "Officer Oliver, I''m glad we could help in some way but I want to apologize for keeping it away from you," Kyle apologized, showing he wasn''t shy to take accountability.


    "It is fine. We understand your situation, but we''re more impressed that you were able to find and save her..." Oliver said, sounding almost suspicious.


    "I was going to visit Jane and Ella to make sure they were okay, that was why I discharged myself but I was surprised when I saw Mike loitering about," Kyle responded with a perfectly crafted lie, one that had been marinating in his brain for hours.


    "You say that but we have CCTV footage of you at a hotel," Oliver pointed out, rubbing his lower chin.


    "... And if that was the case, then the time doesn''t add up," Oliver concluded, looking Kyle right in the eyes.


    There was silence but what Oliver was implying was clear as day, he was calling Kyle''s story bullshit.


    "Is that so? One of us must be wrong," Kyle''s certainty was what confused him, there was no way he would maintain his stance if this was a lie as they had just told him they had visual evidence.


    The truth was, Oliver did trace Kyle''s movement when he left the hospital that morning when his partner was busy with the DNA of Clarence.


    It was surprising to see Kyle discharge himself approximately a few hours before Jane was abducted. If he didn''t know any better, he would have said they were working together but that wouldn''t make any sense in terms of motive.


    Kyle''s story did add up because the timeframe he left the hotel could put him at their place before the abduction took place.


    But Oliver found it suspicious that he didn''t do anything if he saw Clarence carry out his attack and instead, chose to allow him to do as he pleased.


    Was that because he wanted the police to back him up? The call did come in and Clarence had a gun in his possession so that put Kyle at a disadvantage for a confrontation.


    Oliver had no concrete evidence and this was simply him trying to shake Kyle down but he wasn''t bulging.


    "You''re right and that person would be me," Oliver admitted his fault, bringing an abrupt end to the conversation.


    Priscilla was looking around the house like she was searching for something but Kyle didn''t react to this as there was nothing that could be found in his apartment.


    However, a second look told him that she was admiring the state of his place.


    This looked like a rundown building from outside so one would be expecting the same when inside.


    They had concluded their business with Kyle and left the area but Kyle knew he needed these officers on his side because he didn''t know when he would need them in the future.


    Also, it was none of her business but he could tell that she had been crying, he could deduce this by the dried tears on her face.


    "Are you alright?" Kyle asked. A question he pondered on because he knew this was a window for more personal conversations to take place.


    "You noticed? My hormones are all over the place but I don''t want to bother you, not after what you went through," Aiysha said but Kyle knew this might be an opportunity to help Jones fix his marriage.


    He also knew it could backfire and if it did, there was no telling what damage it would do to their relationship as well.


    However, Kyle was willing to risk it all and this was the only reason he gave her a listening ear.


    "What''s wrong?" Kyle''s voice was filled with concern but Aiysa shook her head.


    She didn''t want to talk. No, she didn''t want to talk out here.


    "How about we meet up for lunch after and you tell me all about it?" Kyle proposed.


    Aiysha looked relaxed at this suggestion and agreed to meet Kyle.


    She went back inside; Kyle heaved a sigh of relief, things were getting out of control and Kyle couldn''t explain what was going on with him but his nightmares were getting worse ever since the attempt on his life.


    It felt real but the problem was that he couldn''t wake up when he pleased and this made it hard for him to discern if it was a dream or not.


    Kyle knew he had bigger things to worry about but was glad that he had Jane to keep him company until further notice.


    -


    Cassandra''s divorce hearing neared, she wanted to keep Kyle out of it or he might be repulsed by the reality of a divorced woman.


    The fact that she had little to no money to hire a half-decent lawyer as opposed to her husband.


    This was the disadvantage of being a housewife because if their marriage doesn''t work.


    The chances of landing back on your feed at such an advanced age were slim hence why some choose to stay regardless of the abuse they face.


    Cassandra was different, she was going to break away but she was hit with a reality when her check bounced.


    She couldn''t afford the lawyer she had hired and this was a low-tier one at that.


    She was desperate and desperate times called for desperate measures.


    Cassandra decided to give Kyle a call and hoped to God that he could save her.


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    A/N: I''m sick, like sick sick so chapter update will be a single chapter until I''m better. I got that typhoid and feel like shit

 Chapter 137: "I Am Ready."

    When Kyle returned to his place and noticed he had an incoming call, he excused himself from the ladies. It was Cassandra, and Kyle knew that he had to pay attention to the conversation that was about to transpire.


    He was worried that Cassandra had cut him off only a couple of days ago but this had changed recently.


    The fact that she was getting a divorce made everything easier for him but she was not to violate the rules he had set.


    Kyle knew that this was an important thing for her because it would secure the future of her child.


    Everyone had a price and this was hers, Kyle wondered if this would make him the child''s stepfather but the thought of it sent shivers down his spine considering he had no intention of marrying her.


    She had a body that he would want to explore thoroughly, there was no escaping that lust even though she would be considered ''fat'' in modern times but Kyle didn''t give a shit.


    A menu has to consist of different flavours, which made it one, Kyle was glad that this was happening.


    "Hello? Are you alright Cassandra?" Kyle questioned, she had no idea that he was fighting for his life just days back and Kyle wanted to keep it that way.


    [[Kyle, I''m so sorry to be calling like this. I have no one else to ask...]] Cassandra skipped the small talk and got right to business.


    This was something Kyle appreciated because he was a busy man and could guess that this was a financial problem.


    "It is fine, I did give you permission to. How''re you?" Kyle spoke softly, he didn''t want her to feel like she was doing too much.


    [[I''m not doing great if I''m being honest... I think I''m about to lose my child.]] Cassandra confessed and Kyle was visibly concerned by this because this was something he wasn''t going to let happen.


    He didn''t like her ex-husband with the brief interaction they had and this was why he was going to do everything in his power to take this child from her.


    Kyle had the money to hire the best lawyers in the world but didn''t know any so Cassandra would have to handle this task.


    [[It Is the lawyer, he bailed on me and I have no idea what to do. I don''t even have the money to get a lawyer an-!]] Kyle interrupted her.


    "Will $1,000,000 be enough?" This was the simple question Kyle asked and she began to stutter.


    She couldn''t understand why he would suggest this amount knowing damn well it was excessive.


    [[W-What are you doing?]] Cassandra questioned, she didn''t even know when she blurred these words out.


    "I''m taking care of you just like I promised. Now send me your account details," Kyle was authoritative, this conversation could be rounded up in a few minutes and he didn''t want to extend it more than he needed to.


    [[O-Okay, I don''t know what to say. Thank you very much.]] Cassandra sounded like she was about to cry and Kyle could understand why.


    The world wasn''t an easy place to live in and money was the one thing that life itself now revolved around.


    "Haha! You sound a lot different, it is almost like you have decided to give yourself to me, is that the case?" Kyle asked and silence followed.


    "Ella was just telling me how she thinks we would make a cute couple," Kyle responded.


    "ELLA! OH MY GOD!" Jane was flustered by this but Kyle had to establish something there and then.


    "Jane no longer belongs to just you, Ella. You need to accept that you no longer are responsible for her, she can stand on her feet," Kyle warned her.


    Ella treated Jane like a child and Kyle needed her to understand that Jane was more than capable of making her own decisions.


    She wasn''t some damsel in distress either.


    Ella didn''t know how to react to this and didn''t need to because Jane joined them soon after.


    She looked at Ella and Ella could tell what she was trying to say.


    Jane was as red as a tomato, Ella knew that Kyle was right even though she didn''t like it.


    He was right, she couldn''t look after Jane forever, she had to trust her to look after herself.


    "Fine, fine. I''m leaving," Ella raised her hand in surrender.


    She couldn''t be mad at Kyle even though she never got an answer to her question.


    She understood that he would hold more power over Jane than she ever could and he has already proven himself to be more than capable of protecting her.


    Ella left the place, leaving Jane and Kyle alone in his apartment.


    Jane tensed up because her mind recalled what happened the last time that they were both alone at his place.


    "Are you okay?" Kyle asked, placing his hand on her lower back prompting her to jolt like electricity ran through her body.


    Kyle noticed this and immediately withdrew his hand because he wasn''t sure she was ready for that kind of physical contact.


    There was a chance that the trauma lingered and he didn''t want to make her recall that moment.


    "W-Why did you stop?" Jane questioned, mustering up all the courage in her.


    Kyle was surprised because he wouldn''t expect her to say those words.... Ever.


    "Are you sure you''re okay with it?" Kyle wanted to be certain and Jane nodded slowly.


    "I-I''m ready, Kyle," Jane said under her breath and this could only mean one thing.


    She wanted Kyle to take her virginity, but the series of events had the opposite effect on her.

 Chapter 138: The Forbidden Fruit I Shall Eat. [18+]

    Kyle knew what Jane was asking despite her not verbalizing it, the way her body opened up told him all he needed to know.


    Kyle chuckled gently, prompting Jane to shoot him a panic glance.


    "W-What''s funny?" Jane stuttered, averting her gaze immediately.


    Kyle liked this side of her quite a lot but he still couldn''t believe what she was asking.


    " Nothing, I just realized I haven''t seen you naked despite all the things I did to you that day," Kyle pointed out.


    Jane''s face looked to the ground, her face was the literal colour of red.


    Kyle noticed this and instantly tried to downplay the situation so she wouldn''t feel like she had to do it but Jane gave him a response before he could do so.


    "D-D-Do you want to see me naked?" Jane couldn''t believe the words coming out of her mouth.


    She wanted the ground to open up and take her to a place where she wouldn''t be in this situation.


    She didn''t know how to tell Kyle without coming off as a pervert, his perception of her was everything but she was slowly stepping out of her comfort zone or this was something that she would never be able to say.


    "See you naked? I will pass," Kyle turned her down and the embarrassment that overcame her brought her close to tears.


    Jane knew she should have kept her mouth shut and Kyle chuckled faintly drawing her attention.


    "Y-You jerk!" Jane muttered under her breath, voice breaking as she tried to run out of the room but Kyle grabbed her by the wrist and yanked her back.


    "Where do you think you''re going?" Kyle questioned with his other hand going across her waist.


    "Undressing you is my main dessert but don''t you think I''m deserving of some appetizers?" Kyle flipped the table on her.


    Jane didn''t know what to do then and froze in place. She suddenly lost the ability to speak or compose any sentence.


    "A-A-Appetizers?" Jane stuttered and Kyle smiled.


    Kyle was calm because this moment was something he wanted to cherish right down to the bone.


    Kyle leaned in and kissed her, Jane returned this, slightly parting her lips to allow his tongue in.


    Kyle''s tongue went so deep to the point that Jane had problems breathing.


    He pulled her close to him, her small chest pressed against his as his hand grabbed her buttocks firmly.


    It didn''t take long for Kyle to remove his tongue from her mouth with a spit-web forming upon removal.


    Jane was breathing heavily, she didn''t understand why this time was different but she could feel the wetness between her legs seeping through her panties.


    Kyle smiled before slowly guiding her hand to the bulge within his trousers.


    Jane placed a hand above her lips, gently biting on her index finger.


    Kyle must have had years of experience so how was she going to match up to the women of his past?


    Jane did just as he told her, she used both hands this time to fully wrap it, she wanted to please him. It was her job to get him off and she was going to complete this task even if it meant her suffocating on it.


    "That''s it..." Kyle encouraged her and this gave Jane the boost she needed to take the next step.


    She opened her mouth but was clearly frightened to slide that meat down her throat, there was no way it would fit to begin with.


    "Are you sure you''re ready for that?" Kyle asked.


    "W-Will it make you happy?" Jane asked, mustering the courage to look at him and this view was the cutest thing in the world.


    "It will make me very happy," Kyle responded and that was when focused her full attention on the cock before her.


    It was a stare down and her facial expression changed to show this new resolve.


    She opened her mouth, trying her best to fit it in but to no avail because all she could fit was the tip.


    It felt like the side of her lips would split open but Kyle didn''t expect her to do it on her first try.


    There was no way because her mouth was smaller than the average person''s.


    Kyle couldn''t help but chuckle at this sight, it was adorable the way she was so eager to give him pleasure.


    It was like she was doing it to prove something to herself but Jane gave up on the third try, looking dejected.


    "I-I''m no good..." Jane whimpered but in truth, Kyle never expected her to try and give him a blowjob and only wanted to see how far she was willing to go.


    The fact that she took it in her mouth told him that she was mentally ready for this moment.


    "Get u-!" Kyle couldn''t complete his words because Jane did the impossible, she gobbled up at least 6 inches and this nearly sent Kyle into the avatar state because it was all in the way her throat trapped it.


    "I cnnngggttt brraauuugthe!" Jane couldn''t breathe or speak at this moment, this was the only word that could come out of her mouth.


    Kyle snapped back to reality, he couldn''t believe that she was trying to still force more inches.


    He had to push his waist back so she could breathe. No, that wasn''t it.


    "What the fuck was that?" Kyle thought to himself.


    Jane coughed aggressively, clearly showing signs of pushing herself too far but the moment she caught her breath. She managed to mutter.


    "D-Did I do something wrong?" Jane questioned but Kyle shook his head to reassure her.


    He couldn''t explain it but when his cock reached her throat, it felt like it was stuck in sinking sand and the more he struggled to pull it out, the deeper it sank.


    "I think I''m ready now," Kyle guided her back to her feet like a princess before leading her to his room.


    He was about to have the rarest of meals and that was Jane''s virginity.

 Chapter 139: Fate Or Treat? [18+]

    Kyle led her to his room and laid her gently on the bed. Jane was shy and covered her face because she couldn''t look Kyle in the face.


    Kyle expected this from her but also knew he needed to be gentle with her because this didn''t excuse the fact that she just escaped being sexually assaulted.


    There would still be a residue of that act in her mind because she was wearing the same clothes from the night before.


    Kyle knew that everything could unravel with one wrong move so he had to be careful.


    He climbed on top of her, running his fingers up her partly exposed navel, Kyle had a serious look on his face.


    "T-That tickles," Jane squirmed on the bed letting out a giggle but Kyle''s hand slowly went up her shirt and cupped her breast in his right hand.


    Jane whimpered but Kyle wasn''t rough, she had small breasts so there was not much to grab but her nipple was as hard as steel.


    Kyle ran his finger around it and watched as Jane tried her best to keep in her moan.


    "G-Gently~" Jane was sensitive and lost control of her body, this was territory she wasn''t familiar with so she had no choice but to trust Kyle.


    They felt like little beads but Kyle wanted to see her breasts looked bare.


    "Are you ready?" Kyle asked her, the fact that he was taking her permission before he proceeded was a nice touch.


    It made Jane feel safe because all she had to say was to stop if she didn''t like what he was doing.


    She felt no pressure to do this and this was ideal for her first time.


    She nodded her head to give Kyle her permission and Kyle raised her shirt to expose her breasts but he didn''t touch her right away.


    Kyle sat there admiring the beauty before him but this made Jane feel self-conscious as she began to think he didn''t like the size.


    "D-Do you wish they were bigger?" Jane asked in a defeated voice but Kyle shook his heart.


    "No, they are perfect... You''re perfect," Kyle said under his breath. Jane couldn''t hold back her smile at this compliment.


    But she didn''t have time to get her thoughts together because Kyle''s tongue made contact with her nipple, sending a jolt of pleasure down her spine.


    Kyle made sure his other hand was caressing her other breast.


    "Oh- AAH~!" Jane couldn''t keep these noises from escaping her lips even if she wanted to.


    Kyle placed it in his mouth and began to suck on them like a newborn baby with his other hand slipping between her already spread legs.


    Kyle slid his finger in and with the simultaneous stimulation to her breast.


    Wah...hahh~... K-Kyle...- Ah~....nghh~ hmmmph~!!"


    Jane was moaning uncontrollably, the pleasure that rocked her body made her salivate like a dog even though she didn''t know this was how she looked.


    Kyle could tell that she was about to cum by the way she clutched the sheets but that was something he wasn''t going to grant her, at least now yet and this was the only reason he stopped.


    Jane was breaking heavily, she had touched herself before but the pleasure didn''t come close to this.


    How did Kyle understand her body more than she did?


    He lowered his face and kissed her passionately, this was a rare moment for Kyle as he kept thrusting his hips back and forth.


    Jane grabbed his back, subconsciously digging her nails into it but she couldn''t believe that she had lost her virginity.


    "I love you, Jane..." Kyle didn''t know when these words escaped his lips but before he could correct himself, Jane began to sob.


    "W-Woah! I mean-!" Kyle was cut off as Jane pulled him in close.


    "I love you too, Kyle,"


    -


    Nate was in the club, and he was told about Kyle being discharged by Ella, they were in contact ever since the hospital even though the conversation revolved around Kyle.


    It never got personal but that was because Ella was keeping him at arm''s length.


    She wasn''t interested in Nate despite his good looks. Age was a factor but the turnout in the club the previous night was high.


    Nate had his hands full and he could barely contain the crowd even with the workers in his possession.


    It was wearing him down and he was beginning to wonder if he was built for this but the check in his bank account told him otherwise.


    "Fuck my life, I didn''t know it would be this stressful," Nate muttered under his breath but soon realized that anyone would kill to be in his position.


    He couldn''t complain, he had the dream job and this had the potential to set him up for life.


    "A drink? Or have you forgotten what your job is about?" A lady asked, Nate looked over his shoulder to see Ella sitting on the opposite side of the bar.


    Nate didn''t even know when she came to him but was also aware that it was a little too early to be drinking.


    However, this was none of his business and he had a job to do as this was how they made their money in the first place.


    "Ella!? I didn''t know you were coming," Nate hurried to attend to her. He was the manager so there was no need for him to man the bar but he was yet to find someone he trusted to do this job on his behalf.


    "Why would you?" Ella asked with a raised brow but Nate kept his mouth shut.


    "Such a mean lady," Nate thought to himself, rolling his eyes but another customer soon came in to have a drink.


    "Welcome, what can I get for you?" Nate attended to her first despite Ella being here first.


    Ella didn''t like this but this wasn''t the place for an argument.


    She looked over her shoulder and saw a brunette lady, she was stunning.


    "I''m so glad this place opened up so close to my work," There was something familiar about this lady''s voice.


    The woman looked over at Ella and she was revealed to be Calista Wave.


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    A/N: I''m feeling better so we should resume with our normal uploading schedule by tomorrow. Thank you for all the wishes!

 Chapter 140 Ella Meets Calista

    Calista instantly recognized Ella. She was not only the lady who performed but also one of the two who left with Kyle.


    Calista wasn''t certain even though she watched this lady perform throughout.


    The only thing that made her stand out was her red hair. That was the distinguishing feature of hers that made her recognize the lady, but there was also a chance that she wasn''t the one.


    The world was big and there was a chance that she wasn''t the only red-haired here.


    "Hi... Are you the one that performed here last night?" Calisat questioned.


    Ella was surprised that she recognized her because she thought that no one was paying attention but it was a welcomed development.


    She liked the attention, the little fame that came with that night.


    Nate couldn''t pick out who was more attractive between the two but Calista had an aura around her that made him feel inferior.


    He couldn''t put it into words but Nate could tell that this woman was in a class of her own or at least that was the energy he got from her.


    "Yeah, that''s me. You were here that night?" Ella questioned. The chances of running into someone who attended that night were high.


    "A small world! I loved your song! Was it an original?" Calista questioned.


    This left Ella speechless because Nate wasn''t the only one that got that air of superiority around her so hearing her say she liked her song brought a smile to Ella''s face.


    She couldn''t contain the grin that crept up on her face either.


    Someone was showing interest in her craft and a beautiful lady at that. There was no doubt that someone this beautiful belonged in the industry.


    "Yes, it is an original. Thank you very much," Ella tried her best to pretend like she was used to people complimenting her music in the first place even though that wasn''t the case.


    She had to act that way, not that Calista cared, Calista was only saying what she said so she could force Ella to drop her guard.


    "It is a shame you left early, I would have killed for a few more songs," Calista said with Nate placing her drink in front of her.


    It was a non-alcoholic drink and this showed that Calista wasn''t some lady that drank during the day.


    Jane was resting on Kyle''s chest, Kyle was stroking her hair as they lay in silence.


    They didn''t want to say a word, all they wanted to do was enjoy each other''s company.


    There was nothing wrong with this because they had just experienced an intense moment.


    Jane noticed that the pain wasn''t as bad as she thought it would be or rather, the aftercare that Kyle provided made it tolerable.


    She couldn''t believe she had lost her virginity, the movies made it into a magical thing and she could see why.


    It was heavenly, it felt like she was floating on cloud 9, an ecstasy that she couldn''t put her fingers around.


    The silence was finally broken.


    "Thank you so much for everything, Kyle," Jane began.


    "I didn''t know if I believed in soulmates until I met you," Jane''s voice began to crack.


    "I know I''m awkward and not as beautiful or endowed as the rest and this is why I feel lucky every day that you chose me..." Jane was trying her best not to break down.


    Kyle didn''t say a word for a minute because he wanted to soak in everything she had said.


    "You know... I think you''re the most beautiful lady I have met and you''re fine just the way you are. If I could change anything about you, the only thing I would change is meeting you a lot sooner, I didn''t know I was starving until I laid my eyes on you, Jane," Kyle reassured her, stroking her hair in the process.


    Jane couldn''t contain her emotions, her heart was heavy and she suddenly started crying.


    Kyle understood the intensity of this moment and simply stroked her hair.


    He allowed her to feel her emotions because this would be a moment she would remember for the rest of her life.


    Kyle understood that Jane was a lady that has suffered from low self-esteem for years and only recently regained her confidence to a certain degree.


    It showed with the words she just said about herself, there was no doubt that Kyle was among the top 1% so her speech about her being lucky wasn''t far-fetched but she needed to give herself more credit.


    Because not everyone had it in them to pull one

 Chapter 141 Priscillas Hunch.

    Things were back on track with Clarence out of the picture, the work colleagues were informed and Jane was given a week off to get her mental health in order.


    Not only did this also show the lapse in Apple Stores, the lack of a background check was evident in this sort of big corporation but then again, they couldn''t be blamed because Clarence was a man that found a way around it.


    The fact that the police couldn''t find him further reinstated how elusive he was.


    Clarence knew a few people but it was clear that they weren''t loyal to him as they did whatever they wanted either way.


    This ruled out any retaliation by any third party as no one cared too much about Clarence.


    Priscilla had solved the case and linked it to multiple other cases that went unsolved. Find more chapters on empire


    This earned her the respect of her peers as they were glad that the other victims found closure.


    But it also highlighted her ability to see things that the others couldn''t, a gut feeling was one of the most powerful things and it was no coincidence that she had a 90% accuracy.


    The LAPD knew that they needed a new way to tackle things as criminals were getting smarter with the introduction of technology among other things.


    The old ways no longer worked and sometimes, even science failed like it did with this recent case.


    Priscilla was thankful that it turned out this way but she was curious about the kind of man that could kill someone like Clarence.


    More so, why did Clarence try to kill him despite his previous victims being only women?


    What made Kyle so unique was that he would change his M.O. There was no attempt to sexually assault him either so this was a blatant attempt at murder.


    "What are you thinking about?" Oliver asked, sitting right across from her as they had lunch in a nearby restaurant.


    "What do you mean?" Priscilla questioned.


    "You''re doing that thing with your face," Oliver muttered before sinking his teeth into the burger in front of him as opposed to Priscilla, who was having something light with a plate of salad sitting in front of her.


    "I just feel like I''m missing something," Priscilla confessed but Oliver rolled his eyes upon hearing this.


    He trusted Priscilla when it came to these things because she had connected dots that he didn''t even know existed.


    "Why was he targeted? Why did Clarence choose him and could it be related to that lady?" Priscilla questioned.


    "Priscilla, the case is solved. There is no need to dig deeper for more dirt," Oliver kept her in check.


    She had this habit of overdoing it and ruining the good work she had done already.


    This was why she hadn''t been promoted despite her high intelligence.


    This flaw was too great to be overlooked because if she did get promoted, it meant fewer people would call her into check and she risked ruining the authenticity of the LAPD.


    Even though Oliver was doing a decent job acting as an anchor, there was only so much he could do.


    "You''re right..." Priscilla conceded, heaving a frustrated sigh.


    "Should we talk about your weight some more?" Priscilla asked.


    "NO!" Oliver fired back, he would rather have silence than be shamed for his eating habits.


    -


    Ella didn''t know that Calista shared a sexual relationship with Kyle but something was interesting that happened.


    Calista pretended to not know who Kyle was even after the conversation had come to a halt.


    She could have easily driven a wedge between this supposed relationship by revealing who she was but she didn''t.


    However, she did exchange contact information with Ella because she knew that this woman would be a lot more useful for information under the guise of friendship.


    Ella thought that Calista was strange but who wasn''t in this crazy world?


    More importantly, she found a fan and that made her entire day because she would have never imagined her music would appeal to someone that wealthy. She was speechless when she saw the car she drove, this confirmed the aura of superiority.

 Chapter 142 Cassandras Manipulation?

    Kyle knew he couldn''t stay laid in bed all day with Jane and had to head out to conclude some business.


    He noticed that Cassandra needed his help and what better way to gain favour with her than to offer his assistance.


    He saw her account number and decided to give her $1,000,000 to sort out whatever needed sorting.


    [Ding!]


    [Spent $1,000,000. 50X Critical Hit. Earned $50,000,000! The money has been transferred to account XXX-XXX-XXX!]


    [Spent at least $1,000,000 on a beautiful lady!]


    This was an easy addition to his bank account and Kyle smiled at it.


    He gave Jane his black card, it was hers, she could spend anyhow she wished to and this way, every penny she spent would be multiplied thanks to his cashback system.


    This way he wouldn''t need to spend on her directly despite it having the same effect.


    He planned to do the same with Calista and Cassandra.


    The system could give him unlimited black cards so Kyle knew he could get more from it seeing as it was one of the perks of it.


    He gave Cassandra the heads up that he was coming, she gave him the go-ahead and why wouldn''t she?


    She knew that Kyle''s social status superseded hers so she acted accordingly despite being older.


    Age had nothing to do with this because Kyle was a young man and she knew it was a privilege to be chosen by him.


    He had other women and she didn''t mind being just another woman as long as she got her bills paid.


    She thought life was coming to an end when she was divorcing her husband, who taunted her that no one would want someone as old as she was and she would eventually come crawling back to him.


    This took considerable bravery because Cassandra had no backup plans.


    She had relied on him financially during their marriage and this was why she tolerated the abuse for as long as she did.


    It was because she had nowhere else to go but Kyle had opened up an unlimited amount of possibilities.


    Kyle arrived at her place a little later than usual but this was only because he took a detour.


    Cassandra was waiting for him outside, Kyle saw her in a loose sundress but she wasn''t wearing any bra so her big breasts were jumping all over the place.


    He didn''t know if she had put it on intentionally or not but that didn''t matter, who didn''t like a little eye candy?


    "Kyle!" Cassandra called out, watching him park his car in her parking lot. Experience new tales on empire


    Kyle waved at her through the window, he wondered why she was excited but once again, didn''t question it.


    Kyle exited his vehicle and before he knew it, Cassandra walked up to him, embracing him in the process.


    Kyle felt her soft breasts push against his chest, her nipples poking his chest and Kyle got instant flashbacks to her breastfeeding him.


    He felt like Homelander in that moment and Kyle didn''t know when his hands grabbed her butt cheeks during this brief embrace.


    But Cassandra didn''t recoil from it, the fact that anyone could see this showed that she no longer cared if her neighbours saw her or not.


    Kyle looked at her breasts and noticed that the dress could barely keep her cleavage intact.


    Kyle still couldn''t wrap his head around the size and wondered how she was walking with something that huge on her chest but that was part of the reason he liked her.


    Each girl he has shown interest in had something that the other didn''t have.


    "You''re so sweet!" Cassandra said, taking it out of the box.


    "Come here," Kyle gestured, offering to help her wear the necklace.


    Cassandra didn''t hesitate, accepting his offer in a heartbeat.


    She handed it to him before turning around, she smelled so good.


    Kyle pressed his crotch against her butt cheeks, his shaft positioned right between them.


    Cassandra noticed this and all she did was smile, Kyle couldn''t see the smile across her face, however.


    Cassandra subtly pushed her ass back to bury it deeper.


    "This woman..." Kyle thought to himself.


    She was older than him so certainly, she must have more experience.


    Kyle knew he had to thread carefully as the possibility that Cassandra might be manipulating crossed his mind. But if she was using him for money, that would be perfect as it would only increase his net worth so he wasn''t losing anything.


    He placed the necklace around her but Kyle couldn''t get his mind off the softness and comfort that his shaft was getting from something this obscure.


    He was beginning to wonder how it would feel to have her bare buttcheeks wrapped around his cock.


    He clipped the necklace from the back but the moment he did, Cassandra suddenly bent down like she had dropped something.


    She dropped the empty box that contained the jewellery but this action wasn''t necessary.


    "Ah, so that''s what she''s doing," Kyle thought to himself with a smile but he knew he had to show her that he wasn''t so easily seduced.


    Kyle took a step back despite wanting to raise that sundress and shove his entire length in her because that was what she deserved for doing something like this.


    "Turn around," Kyle instructed her and the way the pendant sat between her cleavage was a sight to behold.


    "How do I look?" Cassandra asked.


    "Fucking hell, you look perfect," Kyle said under his breath to which Cassandra giggled.


    "Are you sure?" Cassandra asked, turning around slowly for Kyle to take in her body.


    "On second thought, maybe I exaggerated," Kyle was cheeky, he knew that she was only just becoming secure with her body due to the frequent compliments he gave her.


    And the fact she was able to ''retain'' him was proof of that. Kyle noticed the brief change in her body language as her hands subconsciously moved toward the most insecure part of her body which was her stomach.


    "... Is what I would have said but that isn''t the case with you. If anything, my words don''t do your body justice," Kyle said.


    This subtle change was enough to not only remind her of her place but he was able to trigger a low and then a high almost immediately.


    This was one of the best ways to make someone constantly seek your approval.

 Chapter 143 Kyle Opens Up.

    Kyle was with Cassandra and played a little bit with her however it was time to get down to business.


    "Are you worried about losing your child?" Kyle questioned her, sitting across from her.


    "Which mother wouldn''t be scared of losing their child?" Cassandra responded with a worried look on her face.


    Kyle kept quiet because he knew about one woman, that was his late mother that took her life and left him to survive alone in this world.


    It was a miracle that Kyle did as well as he did with such a traumatic childhood but it also explained why he was disconnected from reality.


    He was going through the motions because his mother had taught him one thing from an early age: There was always one escape if things got too hard.


    This was the principle that ironically got Kyle through each day.


    He couldn''t understand his feelings but for some reason, he wanted to watch how Cassandra raised her child.


    He couldn''t wrap his fingers around it before, he was uncertain but Kyle realized he no longer had the luxury of uncertainty.


    Uncertainty breeds complications, he was uncertain about so many things and one of those things nearly cost Jane her life.


    If Kyle had gotten rid of Mike or rather, Clarence; none of this would have happened.


    "You''re right; a mother should love her child," Kyle responded, but Cassandra picked up on something more instinctual than visual.


    There was something in the way he responded.


    "Your mother is she sti-!" Cassandra was cut short.


    "My mother killed herself when I was kid," Kyle revealed like this was something casual.


    There was no emotional connection.


    Kyle knew he could talk to Cassandra not because she was older but because she was a mother.


    This was the only reason why he spoke the way he did as he didn''t see himself revealing this information to either Jane or Calista.


    "Oh my God, I''m sorry," Cassandra was quick to show her sympathy for bringing up a topic that could be triggering.


    "You are? Tell me why..." Kyle said, looking her right in the eye but the look on his face was anything but friendly.


    "I can''t imagine what you might have had to go through losing your mother that young," Cassandra told him but Kyle chuckled at this response.


    "People always say they''re sorry for one''s loss but in truth, you''re indifferent," Kyle pointed out, pausing to take a sip of the glass of water that she had served him before continuing.


    "... And that''s fine. Selective empathy and the only reason you''re sorry was because I have burdened you with uncomfortable information that forces you to respond this way. If you knew my mother, you wouldn''t be sorry," Kyle said but once again, she could tell he held no emotional connection to his mother by the way he spoke.


    However, Cassandra knew this was a rare opportunity to find out more about him so she had to tread carefully.


    "You''re right, I have no idea who your mother was but I know you and this was why I offered my condolences," Cassandra responded, almost regretting bringing up his mother.


    This would serve as a good means to see what kind of person Cassandra was.


    If she could handle herself around her ex-husband but more importantly, if all she has told him was true.


    What if the husband wasn''t the problem?


    After all, he didn''t have the privilege of listening to both sides of the story.


    Cassandra looked panicked when she told him this because she understood that Kyle was a man who didn''t like to share. The rules he had set earlier and they had never spoken about the child.


    Yet, his body language didn''t betray him, and Kyle didn''t react to this negatively.


    "That''s good, I was worried for a moment that you would deprive him of a father. A terrible husband doesn''t mean a terrible father," Kyle pointed out and this was something that people didn''t like to admit as they tend to lump them into one.


    Cassandra was visibly relieved by how he reacted to this news, she thought about lying for a brief second but that would only complicate things in the future.


    If she wanted anything decent with Kyle, she had to be completely honest.


    "I would never do that to him," Cassandra responded.


    Kyle understood that he was here because she wished to repay him with sex and this was a bit disappointing.


    "When is the court date?" Kyle questioned and Cassandra thought about it for a moment.


    She didn''t know that Kyle would show this much interest, he had already done enough with the money.


    "It Is in 3 days," Cassandra responded.


    "Are you sure it is a good idea to be seen with me until it is over?" Kyle questioned.


    Cassandra thought about it for a moment.


    She knew that there was no way this would affect the court proceedings especially since Kyle was willing to be in the boy''s life but Kyle knew that this might cause complications.


    The timeframe in which she got with him would raise suspicions about the authenticity of the relationship.


    Not only that, it would put him in the spotlight.


    A light which he wanted to avoid because the last thing he would want was unwanted questions.


    He might have laid the foundation to explain his wealth but it was too early for such returns to be possible.


    There was no way a nightclub that was less than a week old would make him a billionaire or a renovated building that hadn''t even been completed.


    Kyle took his time to explain his reasoning to her.


    "Now that you say that, I think you might have a point. I can''t believe I didn''t think of it that way," Cassandra gasped but was more amazed that Kyle was already thinking that far ahead.


    "On the 4th day, I will give you all your body desires," Kyle said with a straight face, looking right at her breasts.


    "Everything I desire..." He muttered under his breath with a smirk, instantly taking control of the situation.

 Chapter 144 Are You Home?

    Kyle made some sense of Cassandra and was glad they saw things the same way, as it saved him from going into details.


    Kyle didn''t know why he told Cassandra about his mother but he needed to get it off his chest.


    Cassandra was a mother and right from the start, he could feel the nurturing nature in her.


    Maybe he was so attracted to her because his mother was absent in his life.


    It was not known if Kyle had mommy issues but he certainly reached the criteria for such a dilemma.


    Kyle knew that Cassandra had the means to see things through a lens that no one else was capable of because she was a mother.


    "I should get going," Kyle said but Cassandra quickly got to her feet and rushed to the kitchen.


    Kyle wondered what she was up to but didn''t need to for long as she returned with a food flask.


    He knew that she had cooked so this was no surprise but did appreciate the gesture because she didn''t have to.


    "Here! Please take this," Cassandra pleaded, handing him the flask to which a friendly smile creased his face.


    "Why does it sound like you''re planning to poison me?" Kyle joked but quickly realized that Cassandra might not get his sense of humour.


    "Are you saying my food is poisonous?" Cassandra questioned with a raised brow.


    "Shit!" Kyle thought to himself, that this was the last thing he needed because he didn''t have the energy to start explaining himself.


    If all it took was an apology then Kyle was willing to offer that so he could be on his way.


    "No, that isn''t what I meant to say-!" Kyle could tell halfway into his apology that she was messing with him because Cassandra broke character, a smile creasing her face.


    "You''re messing with me, aren''t you?" Kyle asked and that was when she burst out laughing, nodding her head to confirm it.


    Kyle took the food and left the house, he spent approximately an hour here but it was worth it.


    He got to understand Cassandra and her motives a lot better allowing him to know how he would move forward from here.


    Kyle got into his car and left the area but he wasn''t going back to Jane.


    Quite the opposite, Kyle went to his club to see what was going on as he was the main authority there.


    And there was a good chance that Nate wasn''t expecting him so this was a good opportunity to see how he was handling the place in his absence.


    Kyle walked into the building, he used the entrance to the restaurant and to his surprise, it was filled to the brim with a little line at the door.


    Whoever Antonio was, that recipe must be the shit for it to attract these many people.


    Kyle noticed that his daughter was nowhere to be seen but that was to be expected considering her age.


    She wouldn''t spend the rest of her life working as a waitress, especially with her father''s recent success.


    Kyle walked to the club and saw Nate was hard at work, he was in his blind spot so there was no way that Nate saw him.


    Kyle noticed they had a few customers, which was strange considering it was daytime but once again, this place had a strip club in a different compartment however it was defunct.


    They hadn''t recruited anyone yet because this would require a thorough background check. After all, sex was something that could easily ruin any business if done wrong.


    Kyle knew she had more to lose than him so she was the one who was going to be on his best behaviour.


    Kyle knew he had to be more careful because if Nate saw him then there was a chance that so did others. Calista to be exact but what she saw was limited.


    Nate told him everything, including the conversation he had overheard and Kyle chuckled at Calista''s antics.


    She was indeed an actress but the affection bar remained unaffected so this news didn''t sway her whatsoever.


    Kyle checked his phone quickly and saw that he had no texts or calls from Calista. She must still think he was in the hospital and didn''t wish to burden him with such foolish news.


    Kyle understood the importance of communication but only told them what they needed to know.


    "Excuse me for a moment," Kyle said to Nate, taking his phone and calling Calista to see what she had been up to but almost like she read his mind, Kyle''s phone rang.


    It was Calista, she must have gone to the hospital and found out that he was dismissed.


    "Hey you," Kyle began the conversation but what he was met with was silence.


    Calista didn''t expect him to pick up that quickly and went blank the moment he did.


    [[Hey Kyle, how''re you? I just heard you left the hospital, a heads up would have been nice.]] She responded, trying to come off as casual as she could.


    "I''m so sorry, I wanted to surprise you but work came in the way," Kyle responded.


    [[Work? But I''m at your door...]] Calista responded and for the first time, the king felt true fear or so the quote goes. Kyle knew that Calista seeing Jane in his apartment would be the worst-case scenario because he wouldn''t be there to handle the situation.


    This could go so many ways but from what Nate told him, Calista didn''t inform Ella of their relationship when she had every chance to so there was a high chance that she would do the same here.


    "Are you missing me that much? It is a good thing you called or you would have been knocking for ages," Kyle responded, keeping his cool.


    She didn''t have the keys to his apartment so this was the best she could do.


    The chances that she would proceed to knock were slim.


    [[Where are you right now?]] Calista questioned.


    "I''m on my way to your place," Kyle responded, this was to instil a sense of urgency for her to leave the area.


    [[Y-You are!? I''m coming right aw-!]] Calista stopped in her tracks because she heard movements from within his apartment.


    "What is wrong?" Kyle questioned.


    [[I think there is someone in your apartment...]] Calista responded but Kyle couldn''t think quickly on his feet.


    "Yeah, that is part of the reason I''m not there. There is some work going on inside so I thought I should kick it with you," This wasn''t a lie, Kyle didn''t lie directly but indirectly by omitting information.


    There was indeed work going on and the work in progress in this sentence was Jane.


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    .


    A/N: Guess who got sick again? You guessed it, this guy.

 Chapter 145 Who Are You, Kyle?

    Calista was surprised about what Kyle had told her but had no reason not to trust him.


    Ignorance is bliss; it is the same way people opt not to snoop through their partner''s phone not because they trusted them. Rather because they didn''t want to see who they truly were.


    Calista knew that she would find her answers behind that door and took a step towards the door.


    She was going to see who was inside before she could press the doorbell¡ªa voice called out behind her.


    "You''re Calista, aren''t you?" Aiysha questioned the woman before her. Calista never told her what her name was so she was certain that it must be Jones.


    "That is correct, can I help you with something?" Calista responded, looking right at her.


    She didn''t know what Jones had told her but it couldn''t be anything bad considering he didn''t know her.


    However, there was a chance that Aiysha wouldn''t be comfortable with her husband interacting with an attractive woman such as herself.


    "No, no... I just wanted to know how Kyle was?" Aiysha knew that Calista was intimate with him so she would know the answer to her questions.


    "Kyle has been discharged so that is great news," Calista said with a sigh but she knew that the information she sought could be gotten from this woman.


    Calista was surprised that Jones could bag a woman who looked this good because appearance-wise, she was out of his league but wasn''t naive to the point that she thought looks were the only thing that determined the league.


    There had to be other features that made him stand out from her potential suitors or was he the nice guy that waited at the end of the line?


    "That is great news! I was a bit worried, I couldn''t believe that something terrible happened to him. It is scary!" Aiysha pointed out.


    Calista always responded with a cold and indifferent tone when speaking to Aiysha but they both had something in common right now which was Kyle.


    They were both concerned about Kyle for the first time since their interaction. Calista''s cold demeanour changed the moment the topic became about Kyle.


    She was more responsive but also wondered what her relationship with him was.


    Calista was doubting everything she knew about Kyle even though he never told her that she was the only woman.


    He hadn''t lied and there was no title to their relationship which she was fine with but this made her scared that she was on the verge of losing him.


    "I''m so glad he has such a caring girlfriend," Aiysha muttered and this was when the world froze as Calista retraced the words that had left her lips.


    "Girlfriend? Kyle said that?" Calista questioned but the last conversation that she had with him regarding this, he didn''t deny it so she came to this conclusion herself.


    Aiysha realized what she had done and how she could impact their relationship if they hadn''t talked.


    The last thing she wanted was to be on Kyle''s bad side and this was why she quickly cleared her throat. Your next read is at empire


    "He didn''t say that, forget I said anything," Aiysha said before excusing herself.


    Calista''s mind went blank, she knew that this woman had said something she wasn''t supposed to say but there was no doubt that what she said must be true.


    Calista wrapped her arms around him before placing a wet kiss on his lips.


    "Someone is excited to see me," Kyle muttered the second her lips left his.


    "I came to your house, what do you think?" Calista giggled.


    "You have a point. Do you want to go inside or would you rather put on a show for all to see?" Kyle asked.


    "I wouldn''t have minded a show but you see, I don''t like sharing what I have so publicly," Calista whispered in his ear before slightly biting on his earlobe.


    "Hooo? Is that so?" Kyle questioned with a smirk across his face before being led to Calista''s home by the hand.


    -


    "Yuki, how is the movie production coming along?" Nakamura questioned with a Cuban cigar between his thin lips.


    "It is 95% complete, sir," Yuki responded with an iPad in hand, she had taken notes within it because this was the digital age.


    There was no point for a clipboard to be used as it was outdated and it was severely limited.


    "That is great news! This should improve Distort stock no doubt but I want you to keep tabs on that man," Nakamura pointed out.


    "Who may that be, sir?" Yuki questioned. Nakamura met a lot of people within the last couple of days so this was vague.


    "Kyle," Nakamura said but Yuki was surprised that he had taken an interest in him.


    Sure he was rich but Nakamura has met men with people far more important than Kyle.


    But she wasn''t being paid to ask questions and this was why she accepted to do as she was told. It was the sole reason she was here.


    "Very well sir," Yuki responded, typing her new task on her iPad.


    Kyle''s nightclub didn''t go unnoticed and Nakamura understood he needed to have some serious financial backing to move that fast.


    And that was what he wanted to figure out, if Kyle was truly self-made or if there were forces more powerful than himself backing him?


    Nakamura was a businessman and knew he had to have a measurement of those he worked with.


    Kyle was looking like he was going to be a long-term partner but Nakamura couldn''t afford to be blind-sided because this would be the gateway into the big stage.


    There was no way that Kyle wouldn''t profit from this fame and Nakamura needed to have him under control as fame could ruin the best of people.


    Yuki left the room, leaving Nakamura alone in his office, he picked up his phone and called an unsaved number. It was memorized but the fact that it wasn''t saved was rather strange; it also showed that Nakamura didn''t want just anyone to know of his communication with this individual.


    "Hello?" Nakamura greeted and the conversation went on for a few minutes before Nakamura hung up with a satisfied grin across his face.


    "Who are you, Kyle?" Nakamura muttered under his breath, he was researching Kyle thoroughly and the deeper he went, the less it made sense.

 Chapter 146 Jane Or Calista.

    Kyle hopped from one house to another like a call boy, but he didn''t mind because it was a great way to pass the time.


    Kyle understood that he would soon not have this much time on his hands so it was best to feed them as much attention as he could for the time being.


    Calista sat him on the couch but Kyle could smell the sweat off her delicate skin.


    "Take off your shirt," Calista instructed him in a soft voice and Kyle had no reason to object.


    He took off his shirt and Calista''s eyes were focused on the wound on his torso.


    "Does it hurt?" Calista questioned.


    "No, not anymore," Kyle responded, feeling her cold fingers run along the edges.


    "Are you sure?" Calista asked once again. She knew that the wound might be healing, but it hadn''t yet.


    There was no way that it wouldn''t sting but Kyle was maintaining a brave face.


    "You''re safe now..." Calista whispered before mounting him.


    Kyle could tell she was being gentle for his sake, a gesture he appreciated because it showed she could think about people other than herself.


    "I am?" Kyle questioned and all Calista did was bury his head in her chest.


    "You don''t need to say anything if you don''t want to," Calista reassured him.


    Kyle initially thought she was trying to initiate sex but found out she wanted to comfort him.


    She knew that it mustn''t have been easy and Kyle wrapped his arms around her lower waist, dragging her even closer.


    "Thank you, Calista," Kyle showed his appreciation without realizing, he had established a deeper emotional connection with Calista or would it be safe to say that this was one-sided?


    She wanted to remind him that she could play roles that his potential ''partners'' couldn''t.


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    Jane was restless, she didn''t know what to do with her time but something told her to snoop around his house even though she knew it wasn''t a good thing to do.


    "Well, that explains it," Jane thought to herself. She began to clean and tidy his house, she wasn''t comfortable staying there and doing absolutely nothing.


    This included sweeping and mopping the ground with a broad smile on her face.


    This was what one would call an act of service and Jane found joy in doing this.


    However, she soon discovered something she wished she hadn''t and that was a piece of eyelash beneath his bed.


    She didn''t know how it got there or how long it had been there but it belonged to a woman, that much she was certain.


    Jane recoiled at the sight of it, her heart sinking in the process because, for the first time, she entertained the thought of Kyle seeing other women.


    But knowing she was prone to overthinking, she took a picture of it and shot Ella a message with the image attached to it.


    It didn''t even take up to a minute for Ella to call her because she had no idea what she was looking at. The moment Jane picked up, Ella began the conversation with an exhausted sigh.


    [[What now?]]


    "This is an eyelash or do I need to change my glasses?" Jane questioned, she wanted Ella to confirm what she suspected.


    [[They do look like eyelashes but didn''t you both just become a thing?]] Ella questioned.


    She wanted Jane to understand that just because she wasn''t seeing anyone when talking to him didn''t mean Kyle was doing the same.


    This was a common practice as there was nothing wrong with this if Kyle did indeed link with other women when he was speaking to Jane.


    However, the lashes looked old so there was no telling when it was and this was why Ella chose the safer approach to help control her friend''s overthinking.


    [[That could have been before you even met.]] Ella presented that possibility


    "I didn''t even consider that..." Jane confessed as a loud silence soon followed.


    [[You mean you called to complain about lashes without considering it could have been before you even entered his life?]] Ella didn''t know what else to say.


    "Well, technically, you''re the one that called me," Jane said but a beeping sounded.


    "Hello? She hung up? I deserve that," Jane muttered to herself with an embarrassed smile.

 Chapter 147 Harem Dilemma?

    Kyle spent an hour with Calista, but it wasn''t anything sexual. Calista was proving to be quite the reliable crutch, but unfortunately for her, she had already made a bad first impression.


    That was who she truly was; whatever version she was showing Kyle right now was because he had demonstrated the ability to take care of her.


    He had also shown that he wasn''t scared to spend money, so which woman in her right mind wouldn''t want to secure such a person?


    Kyle rested his head on her lap as she ran her fingers through his hair.


    But for some reason, Kyle''s body wasn''t at ease, unlike when he was with Jane.


    He was on alert, as if perceiving danger, despite knowing that Calista was no threat to him.


    Maybe he needed a distraction?


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    "Say, how is the movie going? Are you killing your role as Rachel?" Kyle asked.


    "Well, I hope I''m doing well. Lucas is a pain in the ass, but something tells me he''ll be on his best behavior now," Calista chuckled.


    "A pain?" Kyle asked, and Calista realized she hadn''t kept him up to date since they rarely had time for themselves.


    She told him everything, including the scenes Lucas tried to add, and for some reason, this rubbed Kyle the wrong way.


    It was clear he was taking advantage of his position, and if he could do this to Calista, there was a high chance he''d do it to other talents.


    This was something Kyle couldn''t have, because not everyone would be as brave as Calista.


    Of course, Kyle couldn''t let her know what was going through his mind.


    "That sounds like a terrible person. It''s like he''s trying to act out his fantasy through the movie. I''m glad you stood up for yourself," Kyle pointed out.


    He knew that Calista had no problem being tough; he''d been on the receiving end after all.


    "So she wants to become a serious actress..." Kyle thought to himself, almost laughing at the ridiculous notion.


    This was a man she could let lead her because he presented himself as such, and now he was about to take her on a holiday overseas.


    What more could she possibly ask for at this moment when she was already getting everything she wanted?


    Either way, Calista was oblivious to what Kyle had in store for her.


    Meanwhile, Jane was enjoying herself in his apartment. She finished cleaning and went to take a shower.


    She hadn''t brought her own soap since she hadn''t planned on spending the night. It was impromptu, so she used the bar of soap hanging in the shower, which belonged to Kyle.


    "So old-school..." she murmured to herself, as most people usually used body wash or shampoo.


    She found this cute¡ªit felt like Kyle was an old man just entering society.


    Jane recalled how he looked the first time they met. He was so damn adorable.


    Thanks to the ongoing renovations of the building, the water didn''t stop halfway through her shower.


    Jane walked out of the bathroom but had no change of clothes.


    However, from the corner of her eye, she saw a note on one of the bathroom cabinets, which she must have missed since she didn''t clean the toilet (it was already clean).


    [[My home is your home...]] was all it said, and Jane heaved a loud sigh of relief.


    This gave her consent, and the first thing she did was wear his clothes.


    It was something she had always dreamed of, and the comfort it provided brought a smile to her face.


    "Should I take a picture and send it to him?" Jane wondered, but what if he didn''t like it?


    She instantly thought about asking Ella but recalled their last conversation, which only brought a smile to her face.


    Jane was realizing how lucky she was to have two amazing people in her life, as most people didn''t even have one.


    She gave Ella a call, not minding how she would react because this was why they were best friends.


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 Chapter 148 Take Your Man To Work Day.

    Kyle was done with Calista, but that was mostly because she wanted to return to work. However, she proposed something she had never done before: asking him to follow her to work


    "Are you sure you want me at your job?" Kyle questioned, and Calista nodded with a broad smile.


    "Do we use my car or yours?" Kyle asked, though it wasn''t that important.


    "Um, how about we use mine?" Calista responded, realizing she had never driven him.


    "Then what happens when I want to go home?" Kyle asked. It wouldn''t make sense to leave his car there, as he would have to return to retrieve it, and that already sounded stressful.


    "I think I''ll use mine. Maybe some other time," Kyle responded, patting her head as he walked past her.


    "That''s fine," Calista said, not thinking much about it. And they were off.


    This was a good opportunity for Kyle to get a feel for her workplace and her colleagues. It didn''t take long for them to arrive at the location. Kyle parked right beside her.


    He could tell Calista was excited, but that was to be expected¡ªit was beginning to feel like a real relationship. She wanted people to know Kyle because, in a way, it would be like she was introducing him to her circle. "Bring your boyfriend to work" day, though she wasn''t sure how Kyle would respond. She didn''t want to overwhelm him but also knew he could use the distraction, given everything going on in his life.


    This was within her power, and she was going to do everything she could to help him get through it.


    "Wow, this place is much bigger than I thought it would be," Kyle said, not hiding his surprise.


    This must be the place where the magic happened, and Kyle knew that with the budget, he should have expected nothing less. Kyle planned to use the premiere of the movie to make some important connections, as there was no doubt some of Hollywood''s biggest names would be there to show their support¡ªthe hype this movie had generated on social media exceeded his expectations.


    Kyle was glad he got involved. It was a lucky connection, but he had only done it because of Calista, not because he wanted to invest in the project itself. Calista was beginning to look like a blessing in disguise, even though she could be difficult at times.


    Kyle noticed that all eyes were on them but was aware enough to know that there might be unwanted cameras around, especially since Calista''s followers had doubled ever since she was announced as part of the cast. She had been posting a lot more on social media, with pictures on set.


    Kyle wasn''t aware of this because he wasn''t active on social media and didn''t care enough to keep tabs on what Calista posted. However, he knew about the attention it was getting because Isabella kept him updated with anything surrounding the movie.


    Just as he expected, there were a few people at the gate with cameras, but Kyle was not in Calista''s car. He dodged a bullet¡ªrumors could easily start, even though this would certainly leave a digital footprint. One of these pictures would likely end up online, but it would be difficult to identify him since he had positioned his face away from the cameras.


    Once they were past the gate, they didn''t need to worry about any cameras.


    The truth was, Calista wanted Kyle in her car so that the cameras would catch them together. There was no doubt it would make it online, and if he was truly seeing any other woman, they would be aware of Calista''s presence, which would likely make her insecure, especially with his good looks.


    However, Calista''s plan didn''t pan out. Kyle didn''t see through it, but he thought it was more of a hassle to come back for his car. If he had come by Uber, it would have made her plan a success, but it was worth a try regardless.


    Kyle saw the production unit, and no one knew who he was. They treated him like an average Joe.


    A man who knew how to take charge and put her in her place was something she hadn''t experienced until she met Kyle.


    "Okay..." Calista replied, but as soon as she turned around, Kyle smacked her behind, causing her to bite her lower lip.


    "Don''t worry, I won''t be long," Kyle said, and the assistant couldn''t believe the audacity of this man to do something so crude in front of her.


    "Now you..." Kyle said, the grin fading from his face.


    "Mister Lucas is busy and cannot see anyone right now," the assistant said, but Kyle''s attention was fixed on the door ahead.


    "Do you plan on stopping me?" Kyle questioned. The assistant had a plain look on her face, but Kyle didn''t find her attractive, even though he understood if someone else did.


    "I''ll call security," she threatened, but Kyle sighed the moment he heard this.


    "Go ahead, then. Call them," Kyle responded without hesitation.


    Kyle called her bluff. If she called security, there was nothing they could do.


    Kyle walked toward the door. The lady tried to stand in front of him, but like a recurring migraine, a flash of Clarence''s lifeless body flashed through Kyle''s mind, causing him to recoil slightly.


    The assistant noticed this but offered no help. He was a trespasser, and that was why she rushed to her desk. There was no way she could stop him physically, and that was why they had security. It was time for them to earn their keep.


    Kyle made it to the door, wondering what that flash was. It was the first time something like that had happened since the incident. He didn''t know why it happened, but it couldn''t be serious, though his heart rate had increased.


    He opened the door and saw Lucas Rossini. He looked exactly as Kyle had imagined. Lucas didn''t even look up, assuming it was Calista because he''d heard his assistant''s voice.


    "Not now, Calista," Lucas said, typing away at his laptop.


    "Lucas Rossini, is it?" Kyle asked. Lucas''s head shot up in urgency because he didn''t recognize the voice.


    "How did you get in here? Who are you?" Lucas asked, getting to his feet. But Kyle wasn''t bothered by his antics.


    Kyle sat down, threw his legs across the table, and sighed at Lucas''s overreaction.


    "Are you scared?" Kyle asked, his voice carrying disappointment.


    "There''s nothing to be afraid of... yet," Kyle added, gesturing for Lucas to sit.


    Lucas hesitated, cleared his throat, and did as he was told.


    "What do you want?" Lucas asked, though it was a delay tactic. He was waiting for security to show up and throw Kyle out¡ªbut unbeknownst to him, Kyle was waiting for the same thing.


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 Chapter 149 Kyle Meets Lucas.

    Kyle wasn''t intimidated by the man before him because he could have him fired with a single call.


    Kyle held that power and the man before him had no idea who he was talking to either but there was no doubt that his tone would change the moment he did.


    There was no fun in that and Kyle didn''t want to introduce himself just yet because he wanted to see what kind of man Lucas was.


    "Say Lucas, what do you do when you aren''t here?" Kyle questioned, looking around his office.


    He could faintly whiff of the lady who tried to stop him.


    It was coming from the desk in front of him and Kyle understood that the woman he had seen was placed across this table.


    "Apart from fucking your assistant that is," Kyle pointed out and Lucas recoiled from this information.


    "What are you talking about?" Lucas tried to feign ignorance but Kyle only smiled.


    "It is fine. I can''t blame nor am I judging you," Kyle pointed out.


    But before the conversation could proceed, security rushed into the room and tried to reach Kyle.


    "I see. I can''t blame you all because you''re only doing your job, but what if you no longer have a job?" Kyle suggested, which caused them to doubt themselves and stop themselves from grabbing him.


    "That is good, I know you''re all wondering who I am so how about I introduce myself? I go by the name Kyle and am the owner of JPD Agency. That makes me your superior," Kyle muttered and everyone''s body language immediately stiffened.


    "Hahaha! Don''t worry, no one is in trouble," Kyle laughed it off because he had the power to sack everyone in this room.


    The security men immediately backed away and glared at the woman who brought them there.


    They could tell by her eyes that she didn''t know who he was but she was the one that dragged them into this mess.


    Lucas cleared his throat and responded, he knew this wasn''t the time to uphold his ego.


    "I didn''t think it through, I apologize for my arrogance," Lucas apologized but Kyle wasn''t here to humiliate him.


    That wasn''t his intention but the audacity he had to want to attempt that, Kyle knew he had to give him a reality check because he had clearly forgotten his place.


    "See? That wasn''t so hard, was it?" Kyle responded, finally taking his feet off the table.


    He was sure that with this, Lucas wouldn''t attempt to do what he tried with Calista with any of the potential actresses he would work with from the JPD agency.


    This wasn''t just about Calista but setting firm boundaries even though there were multiple ways he could get this done without coming here personally.


    But Kyle wanted to see the man for himself, the man who dared to tell Calista to get naked on camera.


    And that was the end of their little interaction.


    -


    Calista was surprised that the security returned to their posts without retrieving him.


    But she could also see the fear in their eyes like they feared for their job.


    She had no idea what was going on but understood that this wasn''t normal behaviour.


    And if Kyle wasn''t here yet then he had managed to get Lucas'' attention; something she didn''t think would happen.


    It took a few solid minutes for Kyle to step out with Lucas accompanying him.


    This was the first time she saw Lucas give anyone this much attention but why did he look so small compared to Kyle?


    It was almost like he shrunk himself but this was a subconscious thing because Lucas was walking with a superior and there was no way he was going to walk with his chest out. This was why his body took on a submissive stance¨C something Lucas wasn''t even aware of.

 Chapter 150 A Breakthrough.

    Ella was worried about her love life and began to wonder if she would ever find a man as kind as Kyle. It wasn''t like they were retrieving wealthy men from a store.


    Jane struck gold and Ella found herself wanting a man just like Kyle.


    The fact that Kyle was yet to hit on her was proof of his commitment to her friend.


    She never caught him looking at her either but did she deserve such bliss?


    Ella was aware that Jane attracted that kind of man because of how pure her soul was even though Clarence was lurking around for a piece.


    She attracted an angel and a devil but in this case, the angel was the one who won.


    Ella was beginning to think that Kyle was too good to be true, there was no way that Kyle was without flaws even though she hadn''t seen it herself.


    But Ella recalled their conversation about him seeing other people and how he brushed it aside.


    He didn''t answer but also gave nothing away so she couldn''t read him.


    Ella hoped in her soul that he wasn''t, she had spoken to Jane a couple of minutes ago about sending him pictures.


    Ella asked what kind of pictures but Jane never told her as she was too embarrassed to reveal them.


    The fact that Jane was willing to go this far told her that they must have taken that step already.


    "Jane, I hope you know what you''re doing," Ella muttered under her breath, aware that she was the kind of girl to put all her eggs in a single basket.


    She gave it her all but something told Ella that Kyle was hiding something.


    He hadn''t explained how he found Jane when the police couldn''t and more so, how he was able to kill Clarence who was no stranger to murder.


    There was no way that he should be able to catch him off guard or even overpower him.


    However, Jane didn''t tell her the full details and this included the attempted sexual assault.


    "I told them it is $100,000. That is the value of your service," Isabella jotted something down on a piece of paper.


    " $100,000?! What the fuck!?" Ella thought to herself despite this reaction not reflecting on her face.


    She couldn''t believe that her services were going that high.


    But who was going to pay? There was no way anyone would be willing to pay that much for a couple of newbies to perform because they weren''t even paid that much for the nightclub.


    "Here..." Isabella slid the paper she was jotting on moments ago.


    Ella looked down and realized it was a check for $150,000, looking up at Isabella in confusion.


    "That is the fee for your service at the club," Isabella informed her. In truth, this wasn''t how they planned to pay every artist under them but Ella was their first so she was getting that full attention.


    She was going to be the person to introduce this service to the world and the potential she had shown so far told Isabella that she was the real deal.


    Ella didn''t know what to say, she thought the $20,000 was her payment but she was wrong.


    Ella tried her best to hide her shock but the tears that streamed down her cheeks had other plans.


    She couldn''t believe this because this was life-changing money.


    The fact that Kyle had little to do with the amount paid showed that Isabella was impressed by her performance to this extent.


    And with Ella in the spotlight, there was a chance that others would try to steal her and it wouldn''t be a good look for JPD if they lost their artists so easily.


    They had to make sure she was comfortable to stop this from happening.


    Isabella didn''t say a word because she understood how this situation could be emotional.


    It wasn''t easy trying to make a living in these parts, she would know as she was nearly a victim.


    Isabella nearly lost it all, it was Kyle who saved her dream.

 Chapter 151 A Donation.

    Kyle stayed for a couple of minutes, Calista wanted to know what he discussed with Lucas but Kyle brushed it off, claiming it wasn''t important.


    Kyle hopped in his car and drove past the gate but this time, a photographer caught the perfect picture.


    Kyle knew that this meant nothing, there were so many explanations for why he could be here.


    But that was if it would even be posted on the internet as nothing was exciting about the picture.


    Kyle made sure that the people in the studio saw his face, he wanted them to know that this piece of ass belonged to him.


    Even though Calista was doing a decent job setting up these boundaries herself.


    Kyle left the studio with Calista feeling satisfied however Lucas could no longer look her in the eye.


    She couldn''t explain it but it turned her on so much that Kyle could make such a man submit within minutes.


    This should teach him a lesson about boundaries, she wasn''t some piece of meat for anyone to consume but Kyle.


    -


    "What a day," Kyle muttered under his breath. He realized that he needed to start making serious moves by arranging meetings with high-profile individuals, but despite having the money, he was a nobody.


    No one would take him seriously without any accomplishment.


    He would be just a brat with a lot of money.


    Kyle didn''t know when he found himself in a car dealership, it was the same shop he visited with Calista.


    The man who sold him that car recognized his ride and immediately dashed towards Kyle like a vulture circling its prey.


    "Welcome back sir!" The man greeted him with a smile. Kyle noticed that he was drenched in sweat. Didn''t these people have some shade they could stand under or was he a try-hard?


    It was true that he was more likely to beat his colleagues to the punch if he hovered outside, which was proven to be true as Kyle fell into his laps once again.


    The man had a taste of his financial capabilities and was already showing him some of the newer models.


    "Sir, right this way! The new Tesla just arrived and I think it suits a man of your calibre!" The man began his marketing right away with no time to waste.


    "Tesla? You truly are a hustler," Kyle chuckled, appreciating the man''s enthusiasm.


    This was one of the few things that people possessed in this occupation because Kyle could tell with a single look that this man did enjoy winning over customers.


    This told him one of two things, it was either he was linked somehow to the business or wished to climb the corporate ladder at some point.


    "Tell me, what do you think would suit a police officer?" Kyle questioned and the man raised a brow upon hearing this.


    The default cars of police officers were nowhere near luxurious but they were sturdy with excellent durability which was ideal considering their line of work.


    "That would be a Ford Police interceptor..." The man responded, lowering the hand that was pointed at the Tesla.


    He didn''t look disappointed because they have been trying to sell the older models as well but no one seemed interested in them.


    These were the latest models so it superseded the current set of vehicles that they had.


    The cars were assigned to some of the better officers but Priscilla and Oliver had earned their right to be considered not only because the car they operated in was about to kick the bucket but the case that they recently solved.


    Oliver took credit alongside Priscilla despite Priscilla doing most of the work, she didn''t mind this as she too had done so in the past.


    "Do you think it is him?" Oliver asked her, staring at the car in the driveway.


    "I''m certain it is but why..." Priscilla muttered under her breath.


    Oliver rolled his eyes in annoyance, Priscilla perceived this and just sighed.


    "Sorry, I can''t help it," Priscilla quickly discarded the earlier sentence.


    "It is fine. Sometimes, good things happen to good people..." Oliver responded with a hand on her back.


    "I know it is hard to believe but you''re a good person," Oliver concluded but his words didn''t move her one bit.


    "Do we have to thank him?" Priscilla questioned, ignoring everything that the older man just said.


    "I mean, isn''t the point of anonymity to remain unknown? Besides, it would be embarrassing if it ended up not being him," Oliver didn''t take her earlier snub to heart because he had been partners with her long enough to know this was her personality and also the reason she was single.


    Of course, he dared not say this because Priscilla was anything but feminine.


    "You do have a point there, chubby," Priscilla responded but Oliver had given up at this point.


    He tried his best to dissuade her from calling him these nicknames but she wasn''t going to listen.


    There was one thing that Oliver couldn''t deny and that was her being an incredible police officer.


    He couldn''t take that away from her regardless of how hard he tried.


    -


    Calista was done with the set for the day and she noticed that Lucas returned the script to its original state.


    There were no modifications because Kyle had established himself as someone he didn''t want to mess with. He would never have guessed that was the owner of JPD Agency.


    The last thing he would want was to be barred from working with talents from the Agency as that would essentially mean he loses his chance to keep working for Distort.


    He has been involved in multiple controversial cases and this affected the kind of work he could get.


    No mainstream media house wanted to work with him or it risked sullying their reputation.


    This was one thing he couldn''t escape and Distort took a chance on him and his reputation was slowly returning to what it once was.


    But Lucas got ahead of himself, he couldn''t risk another scandal or there would be no saving his career.


    Calista noticed that he was carrying himself like his feet were heavy but felt no sympathy or empathy towards him.


    If anything, this sight warmed her heart because it showed that Kyle had the power to make those who mess with her pay and that turned her on.

 Chapter 152 An Unexpected Caller.

    Everything was clicking into place and Kyle came home to a clean home alongside cooked food.


    He couldn''t contain his smile but was more surprised that Jane went out of her way to do this for him.


    "Welcome home!" Jane was excited to see him, they were like a married couple.


    Jane ran up to him, throwing her arms around him before planting a kiss on his lips.


    "You look even more beautiful than I left you. Is this a sign to make this permanent?" Kyle teased, but as usual, Jane took this literally.


    She looked to the ground and Kyle already expected this reaction, this was why he said it.


    "Relax, I''m just joking," Kyle stroked her hair, pulling her back to look right into her eyes.


    "This isn''t to say I don''t want it but it is too soon," Kyle established a boundary that should define their current situation.


    "What kind of business have you been up to today?" Jane questioned, her face was red but she tried her best to change the topic.


    "Are you sure you want to hear about my boring day?" Kyle questioned and the energy that Jane nodded felt like she would have a concussion at any moment.


    "How about after dinner?" Kyle requested.


    "T-That works for me," Jane stuttered.


    She ran to the kitchen to prepare the food she had made, laying it on the table for them to eat.


    Kyle didn''t know if she was a traditional or modern woman but he didn''t care as long as she kept acting right.


    Kyle was hopeful that the food she made was edible and wouldn''t send him to an early grave.


    She made rice with some kind of stew, chicken stew?


    Kyle couldn''t recall having chicken so this meant that she must have left the building to buy it.


    That extra step showed she wanted to make an impression with her cooking.


    She sat across him but the way her eyes subtly monitored him through her peripheral vision further showed how important this moment was to her.


    Kyle smiled inwardly before taking a bite out of the food in front of him.


    "WOAH!" Kyle exclaimed, jumping to his feet and startling Jane in the process.


    Jane had no idea what was going on but she didn''t need to wonder for long as Kyle gave her an answer.


    "This food is amazing! Are you sure you made it or do you have Gordon Ramsey hidden somewhere?" Kyle questioned, sitting back down as he stuffed his face.


    "Oh my God! Stop it..." Jane couldn''t hold in her laughter but Kyle could see the relief on her face. This was why he reacted this way as any other reaction wouldn''t do moment justice.


    The food was good regardless but his reaction was exaggerated even though Jane was aware.


    She didn''t care because it showed Kyle was willing to do anything to bring a smile to her face.


    "Does he like it that much?" Jane wondered because the way he was eating implied such.


    He was so shameless and this was something Jane knew she could never do in his presence even with Ella there.


    There was a good chance that it could be Calista as well so why wasn''t Kyle worried about anything?


    That was easy, it was because he had everything under control and made it past the point of no return.


    Jane helped him get his phone but she stared at it for a few seconds before returning.


    "Who is it?" Kyle asked.


    "It is a Calista..." Jane responded, Kyle could sense the unease in her voice and an idea popped up in his mind.


    He wanted to see if Calista knew her place and this would act as a test to determine that.


    "Can you help me answer and tell her I''m busy," Kyle instructed Jane.


    To Jane, this was Kyle reassuring her without words but to Kyle, this was him testing to see if Calista not telling Ella was a fluke or if she understood that she was one of multiple women.


    Or if she would tell Jane everything if she had the chance? Kyle wasn''t about how Jane would react because he knew he could easily shape the narrative with her.


    There was no way that she could leave even if she wanted to but this didn''t mean Kyle planned to intentionally hurt her.


    "Hello?" Jane began the conversation, Kyle watched her body language closely.


    "Um, Kyle isn''t with his phone right now," Jane responded but she went quiet for a bit presumably listening to Calista speaking on the other end.


    "Okay, I will," Jane responded with a puzzled look.


    The phone call soon came to an end but Kyle wasn''t in a hurry to ask what was discussed.


    He just gestured for his phone, which Jane gave him with no hesitation.


    "Want to tell me what you ladies talked about?" Kyle asked but Jane was momentarily zoned out before coming back to reality when Kyle snapped his fingers together like she was under hypnosis.


    "Um, she said she wanted to know if you got home safely and that she was thankful for today," Jane said but it was clear that Calista didn''t say anything that could potentially implicate him.


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    At that moment, Kyle knew that he had tamed the bitch known as Calista.


    She knew not to overstep her boundaries but Kyle could tell that Jane was jealous.


    She didn''t say it but her body language was all over the place.


    "Come here..." Kyle gestured with his hand.


    Jane couldn''t look him in the eyes as she did.


    Kyle placed his hands on her hips and pulled her in.


    "Are you jealous?" Kyle questioned with a smirk.


    Jane began fiddling her fingers, not knowing what to do with them but she gave no verbal response to his question.


    "You have nothing to be jealous of, no one compares to my princess," Kyle said but once again, he didn''t tell her she was the only one granting him plausible deniability.


    Jane didn''t care at the moment because he told her what she wanted to hear and that was evident by the big smile on her face.

 Chapter 153 Harem Trouble?

    The days bled into one another, and Kyle was living the dream life with Jane. He didn''t find his mind wandering, except for thoughts of sex.


    Calista did things to him that Jane paled in comparison to. There were certain sexual acts you couldn''t do to a girl you saw a future with.


    This was one of those moments. Kyle realized that he would never be able to treat Jane like a whore¡ªat least not for now.


    She wasn''t about that life, and there was no way that would change overnight.


    Kyle knew it was possible to shape her into that, but it would take time, and his nuts couldn''t wait that long.


    It was the day of Cassandra''s custody hearing. She was worried and nervous, despite the lawyer reassuring her that things would go well, as such cases tended to be biased toward the mother.


    She couldn''t shake the thought that her husband had the upper hand. He was never the type to enter something he didn''t think he could win.


    This was what had her worried. She thought about calling Kyle, but she had already bothered him enough.


    He wasn''t her man, and their relationship was based on an agreement.


    She didn''t want to overwhelm him with her problems so early, and she knew that if she did, Kyle would abandon her.


    There was nothing she could do if that happened. They weren''t bound by any legal documents, even though the money currently in her account could sort out her life for a few years.


    "I told you, there''s nothing to fear, Miss Cassandra," the female lawyer reassured her. The fact that she was a woman meant that she could relate to this case on a deeper level.


    "I can''t help it. I''m sorry," Cassandra apologized.


    "You have nothing to be sorry about. This will be one of the easiest cases in my career," the lawyer downplayed the difficulty to reassure her, but Cassandra was lost in her thoughts.


    The chances of losing custody were slim, but they weren''t zero.


    That was what frightened her. And there he was, her husband, walking through the hall.


    Unlike her, he looked confident and smiled all the way through, greeting people there. But this only made Cassandra more anxious.


    Why did he know so many people? That could only mean one thing: he had either been here before, or these people were his friends.


    "Miss Cassandra, is there anyone we could call?" the lawyer asked, but Cassandra didn''t understand why she would ask this.


    This only caused her to freak out more.


    "Call? Why? What''s going on?" Cassandra questioned, but the female lawyer gripped her hands firmly.


    "You''re anxious. We need you calm for the trial. Financial stability is very important in cases like this, but I need you to calm down," the lawyer reassured her, her soothing voice washing over her.


    "I''m calm," Cassandra said with a deep breath.


    She knew not to involve Kyle; he had already done more for her than necessary.


    Asking for his presence would not only be doing too much, but it would also disrupt Kyle''s daily routine.


    "Get ready. Remember, don''t speak unless spoken to. I will handle all the talking..." The female lawyer was doing a decent job of reassuring her because she truly believed that this case would be an easy one.


    There was nothing left for Cassandra to do but trust her lawyer, Jessica.


    "I''m like a superhero, huh?" Kyle relished the thought.


    Jane managed to ease his worries, even though one couldn''t really call it that.


    Kyle wanted to see if Cassandra would back out because a big part of the reason she accepted his terms was because of her child.


    He didn''t have to wait long, as a text soon came.


    Jane knew who it was without asking, but kept her mouth shut.


    She liked that Kyle was transparent with her and wasn''t about to make him regret that decision.


    Kyle''s facial expression didn''t change, so it was hard to read him.


    "Is everything alright?" Jane asked before Kyle put away his phone and sighed.


    "It looks like this is going to be more difficult than I thought," Kyle responded.


    -


    Calista couldn''t believe another woman had answered his phone. She knew how busy he was, so this only made her wonder who that woman was.


    Ella had told her he had a girlfriend, but after meeting up with him, he was able to give her the reassurance she needed to know she was still of use to him.


    This was proving to be a hassle. Calista knew that developing feelings might have been a mistake because Kyle held all the cards right now.


    There was nothing she could do about it either. It was too late to pull back because Kyle had already done so.


    However, Calista knew she had to step up her game if she had competition.


    She wasn''t going to lose out¡ªthis was the mindset she knew she had to adopt.


    She couldn''t sulk and moan about how she wasn''t the only woman; she only had to worry about holding her current position.


    Lorenzo was seated beside her, but she did a good job of masking her current frame of mind.


    "Hey, Lorenzo, what do you think about polyamory?" Calista asked out of the blue.


    This question caught Lorenzo off guard.


    "I believe the human soul wasn''t meant to be shared with just one person. A single person can be the soulmate of multiple people," Lorenzo responded.


    It made sense that he was polyamorous¡ªhe was European¡ªbut this response wasn''t what she expected.


    She had thought he would be disgusted, but his answer made it seem like a normal thing.


    She, herself, had seen multiple men simultaneously, but they weren''t aware of each other, even though they suspected it.


    But Kyle was blatantly waving it in her face. Was this all just a game to make her overthink things?


    If he did have a girlfriend, wouldn''t that make her his mistress?


    Calista needed answers, and there was only one way to get them.

 Chapter 154 The Force

    Kyle was slowly bringing his world together, people he kept separate were now conscious of one another''s existence despite not knowing the relationship he shared with them for certain.


    In a few days, Jane became aware of Calista and Cassandra.


    She didn''t know what Kyle was doing with them but her innocent mind assumed she was the only one.


    Why did she think this way? It was simple, that was her reality.


    Jane had this problem where she gave people the benefit of the doubt despite the mounting evidence proving otherwise.


    She did it with Clarence and now repeating that cycle with Kyle.


    It was inconceivable that Kyle would do anything to hurt, a thought that was taboo to her.


    But Kyle had to go see Cassandra, Jane was aware of this because Kyle informed her that she needed his help.


    This left her in his house once again, all alone and bored.


    Jane realised she didn''t have much of a social life and the only friend she had was Ella.


    But was that about to change? The doorbell rang and Jane didn''t know if she should stay quiet or answer it.


    She wasn''t sure how Kyle would react but a sigh soon escaped her lips to calm herself down.


    "Get it together!" Jane muttered under her breath before waking to the door and looking through the peephole.


    "Kyle?" The voice called out behind the door, it was the voice of a woman.


    Jane recoiled backwards but her pivoting heel hit the floor a little hard alerting the person that someone was indeed behind that door.


    Jane took a deep breath, she understood that she had no choice now otherwise the lady would think that Kyle was being rude.


    She wouldn''t want to knowingly soil his reputation.


    "U-Um, I''m sorry but Kyle isn''t around," Jane blurred out like a frightened child.


    "Oh, I didn''t mean to intrude," The voice at the other end said, it was Aiysha.


    The door slowly unlocked, and Aiysha realised that the woman before her wasn''t the same one she had seen.


    "No, it is fine! I-Is there something I can help you with?" Jane questioned, she was wearing one of Kyle''s shirts, it was so big that it looked like a dress on her.


    This told Aiysha that this lady wasn''t a relative or anything of that sort.


    Unlike the other lady that she encountered, this seemed timid yet polite or she wouldn''t have opened the door in the first place.


    "I came to give Kyle a progress report about the innovation," Aiysha said outright, Jane''s eyes darted towards her chest and saw she was holding a document against them.


    "She is so pretty!" Jane thought to herself and if these were the kind of women Kyle had access to, why did he even want her?


    She couldn''t help but feel insecure even though this woman had a wedding ring wrapped around her finger.


    "But seeing as he isn''t around, is it fine if I discuss it with you? Truth be told, I could use some help," Aiysha confessed.


    Jane didn''t know what to do in this situation. She could turn her away, but that risked leaving a bad impression, or she could accept the gesture.


    There was no doubt that her husband wasn''t an impressive man but what was stopping this possibility?


    Life had a way of establishing relationships with the most unlikely of sources.


    In the same way, Jessica had misperceived the idea of Kyle, there was a good chance that this was the case here as well.


    "You presented all the evidence but he focused on the narrative that would aid your husband in his case... Jessica might not want to say it because she fears it would make you anxious but that is most likely the case," Kyle pointed out.


    Jessica was impressed by his deducting skills, this was something she entertained but there was no evidence to support this.


    This was why she didn''t see it fit to tell her client about this but Kyle had carelessly spilled it out.


    She expected Cassandra to panic but she didn''t.


    "But with every problem, there is a solution..." Kyle said with a reassuring smile.


    There was something about him that just put Cassandra at peace, she just knew in her guts that everything was going to be alright even though things were looking like they were about to take a turn for the worse.


    "How are you going to prove that the judge is being influenced?" Jessica asked the important question.


    "I won''t but I know someone who can," Kyle said with a smile.


    -


    Priscilla was on one of her runs but Oliver had called in sick so she was alone.


    She liked driving around in their new car, it made their work a lot easier.


    It had more of a presence as well, it turned the heads of a few people because this monster was capable of doing things normal cars only dreamt about.


    She was parked and enjoying a salad until her phone rang, it was a familiar number even though it wasn''t saved.


    "Hm..." Priscilla looked at it before picking it up, she waited for the person who called to speak first.


    [[Hello officer Priscilla...]]


    She instantly recognized the voice, it was no doubt Kyle''s voice.


    "Kyle? What can I help you with?" Priscilla asked, taking a sip of her smoothie.


    [[I think I have a case you might be interested in...]]


    Kyle already could tell from their interaction that she was the brain and Oliver, the brawn.


    She was a lady who truly believed in justice and went the extra step to make sure it was served.


    The just-concluded case of Clarence was proof of that and Kyle was about to play on that.


    The donation he sent would have softened their perception of him and they would subconsciously want to repay him.


    That was human nature and he was going to use to his advantage.


    It shouldn''t be hard to show that the judge accepted a bribe because Kyle had a plan on how to oust him.


    The fact that this man was a prominent figure in society would make this somewhat high-profile even though the higher-ups were sure to try and sweep it under the rug.

 Chapter 155 Meeting With Priscilla.

    Kyle was taking steps to rectify the problem presented to him but knew he had to be careful not to allow things to bleed into this reality.


    Since the system was activated a month ago, Kyle''s life branched into multiple paths.


    Priscilla agreed to help him but only if Kyle had any sustainable evidence to back it up.


    She arranged a meeting however Kyle was adamant that this place couldn''t be the police station.


    This was suspicious but Priscilla didn''t press it, she was certain that she could take Kyle in a fight should it come to that.


    With Oliver sick, she would not only be alone but also unable to get his opinion regarding the situation.


    Kyle arrived in his car, then at the restaurant that Jones worked in, Priscilla didn''t have on her police uniform but everything about her screamed police.


    The way she carried herself gave her away, most people could tell.


    Jones was always in his office, but the moment he heard that Kyle was here with a woman, he dropped whatever he was doing and participated in the services the people he supervised provided.


    Kyle saw Jones from the corner of his eye and was glad that he had come out of his office to help out because this would help shape Priscilla''s perception of him, it was something that couldn''t be helped. Because there was no way that Jones wouldn''t hype him up to a certain degree even though Kyle knew this wasn''t necessary; it would help to show Priscilla that he didn''t send those cars in hopes of getting favours but rather simply because he wanted to.


    Kyle gave Jones the heads-up, this might look impromptu but it was planned.


    A deception that wasn''t necessary for this interaction but Kyle was looking at the bigger picture.


    If he was going to keep these pairs of officers even if Oliver wasn''t present, he had to shape their perception of him early.


    "Welcome back sir," Jones attended to them, acting like Kyle was only a customer.


    "I saw you at the building..." Priscilla pointed out. She spoke to his wife when the investigation was still going on and saw a portrait of the family.


    This was the owner of the building but luckily, she voiced this early before the conversation could go on.


    This made it possible for Kyle to regain control of the situation, Jones was trying to be a decent wingman because that was what Kyle requested.


    "We separate our relationship... In here, I''m the customer," Kyle redirected the conversation but Priscilla didn''t seem impressed by this as her face was indifferent.


    "I see," These were the only words that left her lips.


    Priscilla wondered why he was telling her this because he was also a client in his home so this term was a bit strange.


    She looked at Jones, confused as to why he was standing there with a smile on his face.


    "Aren''t you going to take my order?" Priscilla asked, the way she spoke wasn''t rude but there was something off-putting about it.


    She wasn''t here for small talk and made that clear.


    "Someone''s impatient..." Kyle said with a smile.


    He knew that she didn''t state the number of cars and did this intentionally to help her settle one case.


    Priscilla didn''t even react, her face remained stoic, not giving him any reaction.


    Jones brought the food at that moment and Kyle wanted to ask her why she was eating so light but this was none of his business.


    Kyle already knew he couldn''t get through to her via normal conversations and she didn''t reveal anything about herself.


    So there was no way for him to further this interaction without forcing things but maybe he didn''t need to.


    For once, he might as well enjoy the silence and that was what they both did.


    They spent over ten minutes eating, the best part about this was the silence wasn''t awkward.


    After eating, they just sat there for a couple of more minutes without saying a single word.


    Kyle expected her to be up and away the moment they finished but she was not in any hurry to leave.


    "Silence is peaceful, isn''t it?" Kyle asked but Priscilla didn''t answer nor respond which intrigued Kyle all the more.


    "I have to go," Priscilla said but Kyle wasn''t done with her just yet.


    "I haven''t even told you about my plan or is this your way of making sure you see me again?" Kyle teased, this was his personality so it wasn''t something he could help.


    Naturally, not everyone would be a fan of it but was Priscilla one of those people.


    She awkwardly returned to the table but there wasn''t any hint of embarrassment.


    "You had a plan and sat in silence until now?" Priscilla asked with a raised brow.


    "Don''t you have anything better to do?" She added, astonished by his lack of awareness.


    "Hey, I thought we were enjoying each other''s company," Kyle chuckled but once again, no reaction from Priscilla.


    She felt like an AI that he couldn''t get through to but it was refreshing to have someone this professional by his side.


    It meant that this was the same treatment others would get, Kyle couldn''t explain it but he felt a sense of relief. She wasn''t easy and that was good.


    Kyle proceeded to tell her his plan in great detail and Priscilla''s face remained completely uninterested but her body language said otherwise.


    She was intrigued that Kyle could think of something so simple yet devious.


    "This could work," That was all she said, pondering on the possibility of success.


    Kyle had laid out a plan but Priscilla also realized that there was more than meets the eye with this man.


    This was something she already suspected but Kyle laying out his thoughts allowed her a brief glimpse into how he thinks.


    Kyle could tell but this was the only way to make sure she thought about him long after meeting him, he wanted to see what it would take to break that shell and hoped Oliver wouldn''t be as difficult.

 Chapter 156 Jones Regret

    Things were looking up for Cassandra, Kyle had gotten a young police officer who had a vendetta against him.


    He was fighting fire with fire but there was a chance that this could backfire, Kyle knew that this was a possibility even though they wouldn''t find anything on him.


    They couldn''t convict him of anything if he was not guilty even though he would get a lot of raised eyebrows.


    That was about it, there was nothing else to press a case but he knew that Priscilla was a lady that went out of her way if she thought someone was guilty.


    And this was an unexpected blessing in disguise, one he could utilize to his advantage.


    Priscilla drove away and this left Kyle with Jones, who came over the table as soon as his company was gone.


    "Who was that? She is scary!" Jones pointed out; he was intimidated by Priscilla because she had this aura of someone that would beat the shit out of him if he looked at her the wrong way.


    "A police officer," Kyle said the obvious but Jones raised a brow to this.


    "Is that the kind of woman you go after? A woman that can beat you to death?" Jones questioned before sitting right across him.


    "I mean, it keeps the relationship exciting, no?" Kyle responded.


    "You''re one crazy sonuvabitch!" Jones laughed it off.


    The employees were looking at how well he got along with Kyle, no one would guess that Kyle was a tenant in his building.


    They sounded like they had been friends for years but their relationship only just took a thing despite them knowing each other for quite some time.


    "What can I say, if she can''t kill you, are you even living?" Kyle said with a chuckle.


    He didn''t want to drag Jones into his problem, there was no telling what would happen if he did.


    It was something that he couldn''t risk either way because Jones already had his troubles.


    The last thing he needed was getting him mixed with all of this.


    Jones kept quiet for a second but that felt like an eternity, he tried to continue but Kyle realized it was about time he checked in on his friend.


    "Is everything okay at home?" Kyle asked and Jones hesitated to give a response.


    This was unlike him, Jones had quick wit so any hesitation gave Kyle his answer indirectly.


    "It is okay, I''m here to listen," Kyle reassured him. He knew the last thing Jones complained about was not being able to keep up with her sex drive.


    Kyle wondered if this was the thing causing trouble in their marriage, it might seem insignificant but sexual satisfaction was important.


    "Marriage man, it isn''t easy..." Jones finally spewed.


    "You tell me, I''m not the one married," Kyle shrugged it off prompting Jones to chuckle faintly.


    "I know it is hard, that is what makes it worth a damn but everything just seems to set her off these days. I work so hard and I''m a great father but I''m afraid I might not be so great a husband," Jones said.


    Any other person would have jumped at him and told him about how great of a husband he is but that would be invalidating his concern. This was why Kyle just stayed and listened, he didn''t confirm or deny any allegations that Jones laid on himself because he knew that there must be some truth to it.


    She blamed herself and realized she had to work on herself so her husband wouldn''t look outside.


    This was the motivation for her transformation and ever since then, Jones has been the ideal husband but as of recent, his insecurity was getting the better of him.


    Aiysha was a woman everyone wanted, she went from a woman no man desired to a woman every man desired.


    Jones became worried that she would do to him what he once did to her.


    Jones told Kyle in great detail about these events and all Kyle did was listen.


    He didn''t know Jones was this kind of man but everyone made mistakes and he had done enough to make up for his.


    He couldn''t judge him because marriages were complex and just because a story starts bad doesn''t mean it couldn''t end up good.


    This made Jnes appear a lot more human to Kyle and realized that their marriage problem wasn''t because of Aiysha but Jones.


    Jones no longer trusted his wife but Kyle could see why.


    It was justified because Kyle had questionable run-ins with her and this was something that Kyle couldn''t tell Jones or it would break his marriage.


    Kyle didn''t offer any solutions because that wasn''t what Jones was looking for, he just acknowledged what he was told and this made Jones feel better.


    He just wanted to get it off his chest more than anything and Kyle allowed him to do just that.


    But he had one question on his mind, was Jones'' concern unfounded? There was only one way to find out.


    The only reason he would think she was cheating was because he knew he wasn''t satisfying her.


    Kyle knew this was something he didn''t need to worry about when she was obese but not anymore.


    Kyle was impressed that she stayed, it was something he couldn''t see himself doing if he was monogamous.


    But he could grasp why someone would take this route.


    Kyle spent more time than he would have liked here but it was worth it, there was something comforting about being the shoulder that Jones could lean on.


    The men said their farewell and that was more than enough socializing for one day.


    Kyle''s social battery was drained and needed to recharge.


    Nate was pretty much running the club and showed he was more than capable of tackling the task so he didn''t need to worry much about that.


    Calista knew her place and didn''t try to cross lines that shouldn''t be crossed so there was nothing much to worry about.


    Cassandra basically signed her soul away to him and he knew that this custody battle would be the thing to push her towards him.


    Kyle''s life was fantastic, he couldn''t complain, not for a second but he was nowhere where he wanted to be.


    He wanted to etch his name into the universe itself, he wanted to be known forever.


    That was the only way he could live forever, maybe then his father would see just how much of a mistake he made by throwing him away.

 Chapter 157 : Hi, Aiysha. It Is Me Again.

    Kyle returned home and he met Jane fast asleep. He wondered if she had any social life outside of him and Ella.


    How was she so content with her limited relationships?


    He couldn''t reach his finger around It but the house was sparkling clean and hot food awaited hope.


    Kyle had reservations about Jane staying with him but things were going better than he could have imagined.


    He had no complaints because she fulfilled the role of a girlfriend perfectly but most importantly, she gave him space when needed.


    Kyle knew this was temporary but found himself not wanting this to end.


    The beginning is always the best, you don''t get it twice and if you forget to enjoy it.


    You might not have enough reason to cling to the relationship during the hard times.


    Kyle sat and ate his food, he didn''t say a word or make any noise because the last thing he wanted to do was wake Jane up.


    He checked his phone and saw a message from Ella, surprised as his phone didn''t ring out.


    [[Hello Kyle! I just got paid and I want to thank you for everything you have done for me! I want to take you out to show my appreciation! Don''t worry about Jane, I have already spoken to her about it. You have changed my life and now we can finally afford to move out of that apartment!]]


    Ella couldn''t contain her excitement but neither could Kyle hide the smile that crept up on his face.


    He was making a difference in people''s lives.


    It might not be enough to fill the gaping hole in his chest but it was a start.


    He found out that Ella respected Jane''s boundaries and must have taken her permission before sending this message.


    But what was more surprising was that Jane had allowed her to have this much access to him.


    She must have trusted him with all her heart because Ella was far from average, she was stunning.


    However, Kyle was out of both their leagues when it came to it so beauty wasn''t a factor in that sense as he could get any woman he wanted with his vast wealth.


    What was the worst that could happen?


    Kyle didn''t know what to reply with but everything was going good, too good and this made him skeptical.


    It felt like the universe was about to even the equation.


    They tried to with Clarence but what was next?


    Kyle couldn''t shake it off but understood at a fundamental level that this was something he couldn''t control so what was the point of worrying about it?


    Kyle walked to the bed and saw Jane sleeping like a baby, he couldn''t believe that there were people out there who would leap at the chance of hurting her.


    She was harmless, such a frail yet beautiful creature.


    Kyle just stood there, wondering if he was making a mistake.


    You see it in a movie, if they can''t get to you then they use your loved ones.


    Forcing you to do things you would have never even considered in a million years, this in turn created a weakness that could be exploited.


    "Change? Why would you?" Kyle questioned.


    "I mean I''m comfortable but if it makes you uncomfortable, I could always wear something else so there are no distractions," Aiysha was being considerate and there was no way that Kyle was about to tell her to change.


    He did enjoy the view after all.


    "You see right through me! Damn my leering eyes!" Kyle exaggerated and Aiysha couldn''t contain her giggle.


    " It is fine, you have a beautiful body and there''s nothing wrong with showing it off," Kyle said, looking right in her eyes before looking away soon after.


    "Those damn eyes..." Kyle thought to himself.


    "Thank you..." Aiysha was taken off guard by the compliment but it was one she liked hearing nonetheless.


    Kyle got right down to business and removed the documents in the file.


    Jones left her to handle the logistics and all the legal aspects of this because he wasn''t any good.


    This was why he could trust his wife with millions without batting an eye.


    They discussed for a few minutes and the aroma that lingered in the air told him that she was cooking something.


    She got up soon to check what was on fire and Kyle could feel his heart thumping.


    This was the thing with sex appeal, it was the power of femininity.


    Kyle enjoyed the back view, her ass jiggling with every step she took.


    "OOOWW!" A scream escaped the kitchen.


    Kyle didn''t even know when he sprung to his feet and dashed towards her to see what was going on.


    "Are you okay!?" Kyle exclaimed.


    "I-Its fine..." Aiysha tried to downplay it but the truth was, her body was feeling the effects of her workout.


    She was pushing herself to the limit and her shoulders had cramped up.


    Kyle could tell with a single look that this was the case.


    "Come here," Kyle gestured to her but Aiysha was hesitant only because she didn''t want to be an inconvenience to him.


    Kyle followed with a gesture and she walked right to him.


    "You do know there''s more to life than working out?" Kyle questioned, placing his hands on her shoulders.


    "They''re so soft..." Aiysha thought to herself the moment his palms began to massage her exposed shoulder.


    Aiysha closed her eyes, her back turned to Kyle but she expected a mediocre massage.


    But that wasn''t the case, Kyle''s hands felt like they reached into her bones and reconstructed her very anatomy.


    "Hmmm~!" Aiysha moaned but quickly placed a hand around her mouth.


    "D-Did she just moan?" Kyle wondered

 Chapter 158 : New Partner.

    Kyle helped Aiysha with her stiff shoulder but the moans threw him off his rhythm.


    Aiysha felt the atmosphere shift. She knew she should stop it, but she was enjoying it a little too much.


    They both knew that if they stopped at that moment, it would mean that they both thought the same thing.


    "I knew my hands were good but not that good," Kyle teased, making light of the situation like he did when she saw his erection.


    Aiysha chuckled at the thought of it. She recalled that moment and realized that Kyle had a way to diffuse the situation, which was good.


    "Besides, it is normal for the body to react this way when excited," Kyle added and he was right.


    This was why happy endings were so popular; it was because the body was put in a state of arousal.


    For both men and women, however, there was nothing that could have prepared her for how good Kyle was.


    Kyle lowered his hand and Aiysha took a step away from him but the first thing she looked at when she turned around was his crotch.


    It was involuntary, it was like a man''s eyes looking at a perfect pair of tits even if he didn''t want to.


    This was the case with Aiysha and it was something that didn''t go unnoticed by Kyle.


    A hidden grin creased his face but it was something that he could control.


    Kyle didn''t know how he was doing it but his desires were under control at this very moment.


    "That was one hell of a massage," Aiysha complimented Kyle''s handwork.


    The knot in her shoulders was gone and this was proven by how she was able to flex it.


    She hurried to check the food she was cooking, hoping it wasn''t ruined.


    Kyle just looked at her, taking in her shape as it was more impressive that she created this body out of sheer willpower.


    Kyle took himself back to the living room and took a seat, he had to control his thoughts.


    One wrong move and his cock would threaten to rip out of his pants, he couldn''t let that happen.


    Aiysha soon returned with a plate of food, Kyle didn''t know that she planned on serving him or he would have declined seeing as he had already eaten.


    But it was too late once the food was on a plate, it would be rude to return it after it was on a plate.


    Kyle wouldn''t like that done to him either so he prepared his stomach for another meal.


    It was chicken stew.


    Kyle had tasted chicken stew before but it had never had this aroma before, this was definitely a first.


    He saw it steaming in front of him but noticed that there was only one plate.


    He didn''t know if it was for him or her.


    Kyle didn''t want to look like a hungry individual and tried his best to ignore it but it smelled way too good.


    However, his eyes noticed that there were two spoons.


    "... It is said that the more a person stops himself from having it, the more he craves it..." Kyle said, reaching for the spoon.


    "... Desire, desire, desire and there is one thing I desire right now," Kyle said, this could easily be interpreted as two things.


    "Is that so? I wonder what that is," Aiysha responded with a suggestive smile.


    Kyle''s hand, for a split second, looked like they were going for her breasts but took a sharp detour to the spoon.


    He took a spoon, the tension he created left a lot to the imagination, Kyle was surprised that Joens was comfortable with his wife dressing this way but also understood that he couldn''t say much.


    Kyle took another spoon and had to lean back to take in the taste, stretching his legs as far as they could go.


    "Fuck...!" Kyle muttered under his breath and Aiysha smiled at his reaction, it was nice being appreciated for something other than her physical appearance.


    However, Aiysha found his behaviour strange because he kept their conversation to a minimum before now.


    Aiysha sighed as she got closer to him, Kyle knew that the food had two spoons so it wasn''t only for him.


    Aiysha was mere inches from making contact with his body and that was something that made the atmosphere even tenser.


    "You know... I was hurt when I found out you have been going to another gym despite my offer being open to you," Aiysha confessed.


    "What? She knew!?" Kyle thought to himself.


    "I can explain..." Kyle tried to diffuse the situation but Aiysha smiled.


    She wasn''t blaming Kyle, he did nothing wrong and had every reason to choose his trainer.


    This was her expressing how she felt, nothing more, nothing less.


    "It is fine... I don''t know but it feels like you don''t think I''m good enough," Aiysha said.


    Kyle already knew that she might still be struggling with validation, this was the plight of people who go through such drastic change.


    They''re not used to the attention and need new ways to validate themselves even though this doesn''t apply to everyone.


    Kyle knew that it might not even apply to him and this could be something entirely different.


    Aiysha must have thought they were friends and felt betrayed that he went to another for a job she was qualified to do.


    "I''m sorry..." Kyle said, taking accountability for his part in this even though it was Aiysha just experiencing herself.


    "I might not have done anything wrong as you said but it still hurts you and for that, I''m sorry..." Kyle reiterated.


    "Your feelings matter..." Kyle added. Aiysha''s eyes widened in shock.


    She couldn''t believe that these words were coming out of his mouth but snapped out of it almost immediately.


    "E-excuse me, I need to make sure I turn off the stove," Aiysha had to get out of there immediately.


    Kyle wondered if he said something wrong but that wasn''t possible as all he did was reassure her.


    "You know what? I will give your gym a chance. No, I will give you a chance," Kyle said and he heard a little gasp in the kitchen before Aiysha ran back to the room like a happy child.


    "Really!?" Aiysha to which Kyle nodded to confirm this was the case.

 Chapter 159 Another Piece Of Kyles Past?

    Kyle accepted and gave in to Aiysha in the end, accepting that she would train him because he had nothing to lose.


    If anything, this would help him understand the kind of person that Aiysha was on a deeper level.


    However, there was a possibility that this could go sideways at any given moment as Kyle could give into his lust but Aiysha was a person that looked like she could refuse him.


    That gave him a certain level of peace because she was the kind of person who could hold her own.


    Kyle returned to his apartment and noticed that his cock was rock hard, it felt like it had become the man of steel that could pierce through anything.


    Kyle knew he couldn''t take out his lust on Jane because of the things he wanted to do, Jane couldn''t handle it, at least not yet.


    However, there was one person that could and that was no one other than Calista.


    But Kyle knew that he had to be careful because she was slowly becoming something of a celebrity herself.


    This means she would be in the public eye a lot more, increasing their chances of being spotted.


    If that happened, Kyle knew the repercussions it would have on his existing relationships.


    When he went to the bathroom, he found a beautiful woman on his bed that he couldn''t even touch.


    Kyle hated this and instead, grabbed his cock and began to stroke it.


    He knew that a nut was needed, stroking it gently with his eyes closed, picturing Aiysha was the one doing the deed.


    He didn''t understand why he couldn''t get her out of his mind but this must be why Adam took a bite of that fruit.


    There was no doubt that forbidden fruits taste better but Kyle knew that as long as he doesn''t physically act on these thoughts then this much should be okay.


    It didn''t take long before it shot like a stream, Kyle yanked his head backwards, feeling the pleasure escape every fibre of his being.


    "What the...!" Kyle thought to himself, he looked back and there was nothing in sight.


    And when he returned his eyes to his front, the scenery had changed.


    This dreadful feeling of being alone overcame him, like he was trapped in a black hole.


    Kyle tried to scream soon after but no sound escaped his lips.


    However, he saw multiple silhouettes approaching or rather, he could hear the footsteps.


    "Ha! I see. Another nightmare to induce fear," Kyle sighed, he had to calm himself because his previous nightmares had taught him that fear was one thing that they seemingly fed off.


    It was a product of his subconscious after all and if that was the case, he should have control over it.


    The skill he got made it possible for him to recognize these patterns and retain his sense of self in this illusionary world.


    People tend to forget what they dream about or if they were even in one.


    But Kyle knew he had no choice, he had to get to the bottom of this no matter what.


    There was something strange about all of this because he shouldn''t be having these dreams anymore.


    "I''m not afraid," Kyle said out loud to inform whatever or whoever was watching him.


    But that wasn''t true; otherwise, the dream would have ended


    "Kyle...?" A voice called out within the pitch-black darkness but whoever called him affected him because Kyle couldn''t move an inch.


    "M-Mum?" Kyle muttered, barely audible as his entire body began to tremble.


    But then a shriek followed, it forced Kyle to clasp his ears shut in pain however that was when his eyes shot open.


    Kyle was sweating profusely, his breathing was laboured and he saw Jane with a terrified look on her face. He could tell that she had been trying to wake him up for quite some time now.

 Chapter 160 Calista And Ella

    Calista returned home, she was exhausted by the shoot today but they were nearing the end.


    If someone told her it took this long to produce a romantic movie, she would have disagreed in a heartbeat.


    Calista laid on her bed tapping away at her phone, she had nothing else to do.


    She got a few messages from men on Instagram about meeting up but she didn''t even open them because there was nothing that they could offer her that she wasn''t already experiencing.


    She was driving the car of her dreams and if she needed anything, all she needed to do was give Kyle a call.


    However, she reduced how she requested things or it would give him the wrong message that she was only with him for his money.


    That might have been the case at the beginning but not anymore.


    Calista wanted to get as much out of Kyle before he discarded her or she discarded but that strategy had changed.


    She wanted to stay with Kyle for as long as possible but also knew she had to learn about any potential competition that she might have.


    Continue reading on empire


    "Ella, was it?" She muttered to herself before scrolling through her phone to her name.


    She found her name, Ella wanted to make friends that might be helpful to her career or increase in social status.


    That person was Calista. Ella saw the kind of car she drove when she walked out and instantly knew she made the right call.


    Calista shot Ella a text and to her surprise, she got a reply right away.


    Calista smiled because she realized that Ella was the one who would bring her closer to this lady called Jane.


    Jane was a lady that she wouldn''t have paid much attention to on a normal day but this was different, if Kyle did like her then she needed to know why.


    She needed to know how much even though Kyle had given her reassurance that she was still needed. She wasn''t sure how long that would last if he found someone else to fulfil the role she provides.


    Calista thought that she would have to deal with someone who would try to use her for her perceived resources but judging from her conversational skills.


    Ella was a lot more down-to-earth than she realized and in a sense, had a similar sense of humor to Kyle.


    "Of course I do, I love movies," Ella responded with Calista gesturing inside.


    But Calista began to understand that Ella had no idea who she was.


    She didn''t know if this was a good or bad thing because she wanted to wipe the movies she had acted in the past off the face of the earth.


    But it was a past she couldn''t escape, this was the downside of having a digital footprint.


    It was something that she couldn''t escape from and after a few minutes of getting to know each other.


    "I cannot still believe that you''re an actress!" Ella exclaimed but Calista tried to act like this didn''t boost her ego and tried her best to contain the grin that creased her face.


    "I''m just starting! I haven''t been in anything major yet," Calista tried to downplay it.


    "It is only a matter of time! I''m sure of that," Ella exclaimed, urging her on.


    This was moving too fast but Ella was reminded how easy connecting with women was.


    If this was a man, he would have been waving his cock right about now but she had been so focused on her career that she had no time for the little things in life.


    "Well, there is a movie coming up..." Calista confessed, she couldn''t keep the news to herself.


    "Tell me about it," Ella gave her the go-ahead.


    This was meant to be a means for Calista to extract information but she found herself talking about herself and instead, giving Ella more information.


    Ella didn''t plan this nor was there any malicious intention attached to her interaction with her.


    Ella was genuinely interested in the life she led and for the first time in a long time, she connected with someone other than Jane.

 Chapter 161 Calistas Rise To Fame [18+]

    The day ended but also a week passed in the blink of an eye.


    Calista was shooting the final scene of the movie, unlike most movies that were released a year or so after production.


    This was one scheduled to be released right away which was strange because the marketing hadn''t been done yet.


    However, social media had helped them out immensely and this meant that they didn''t need to put as much money into marketing.


    They weaponized Calista''s look to their advantage as the agencies she had worked with showed their ''support'' by advocating for her.


    This was simply farming for engagements and it worked, Calista might have signed under JPD but the prior works she had done, the agencies she worked for had full ownership of those pictures and there was nothing malicious with their posts as well.


    It was business, that was all it ever was and there was no one on earth that wouldn''t take advantage of an opportunity.


    But this cascaded into a series of events and the paparazzi that took her picture uploaded it on the internet.


    Calista''s face caught attention and she looked like a goddess in human form.


    The fact that she was so young only added to the appeal.


    Calista awoke from bed, she got closer to Ella but hadn''t spoken about Jane yet.


    She didn''t want her to get suspicious otherwise that wouldn''t be a good look for her.


    As far as Ella was concerned, Jane wasn''t any business of Calista.


    Calista picked up on it and knew this was territory she shouldn''t cross carelessly.


    She got a notification on her phone, Calista stretched on her bed but that sleep hit a little too sweet, making her body convulse like she was having a seizure.


    "Damn! That was some good stuff!" Calista exclaimed


    She was energetic, and ready to start her day because life has been going well as of late.


    Everything would have been perfect if someone told her this would be her life a couple of months ago.


    She would have smacked them over the head but this also came with consequences.


    Calista checked her phone and her eyes widened in shock, she had over a thousand notifications across multiple social media platforms.


    "What the...!" Calista didn''t know how to react to it because this could be for something bad.


    She checked and saw people tagging her or commenting on a picture that Distort had personally uploaded on their page.


    It was a picture of her alongside a few other actors/actresses with a caption tagging each of their social media handles.


    "Woah!" Calista exclaimed and noticed her following rose by over a thousand.


    "What the hell is happening!?" Calista was excited because this was something she expected further down the line, not now.


    She continued to browse the internet to find out if she could find anything else about her.


    [[OMG!! SHE''S SO PRETTY!!]] Read a comment and Calista couldn''t hide her smile.


    [[I''d definitely rail her...]] Another comment read.


    It was a common occurrence for pretty women to be sexualized by watchers.


    Funny enough, this was part of the reason people would spend their hard-earned money to watch it in the cinema.


    Calista didn''t mind this because people sexualized her almost every day so there was nothing wrong with this.


    It was human nature because women sexualized her a lot more than men.


    Before she could scroll further, her phone rang out.


    She saw it was Isabella and held her breath.


    Not once taking her eyes off his name.


    "K-Kyle~!"


    Her voice was muffled and she began to grind on her finger aggressively.


    She looked like a belly dancer possessed by a succubus, she bit her lips.


    She had no idea what came over but there was something about having a man like Kyle.


    The fact that he could very well be fucking another woman right now made her coochie drip.


    What face was he making her make?


    Did he fuck her as rough as he did her?


    These thoughts were meant to repulse her but Calista was touching herself to it.


    The satisfaction that regardless of the women he fucked, none will make him cum like she did.


    "F-Fuck...~! I''m so close~!" Calista moaned, clasping her thighs shut.


    But at that moment, her phone rang, it was Kyle.


    Calista stared at it, the fact that Kyle called her at this moment.


    "A-Are you thinking of me too?~" Calista''s mind blanked, not knowing when she lowered her phone onto her clit to stimulate it.


    D-Do you like that!?~ You pervert!~" Calista barked and before she knew it.


    Her body convulsed like an evil spirit just left it, and her legs shook with her eyes rolled to the back of her head.


    "F-Fuck!~ I''m cumming~!" Calista muttered, barely audible as she had an aggressive orgasm.


    Her body tensed before collapsing on the bed.


    The phone stopped ringing at that moment.


    Calista took out her finger and licked her juices off them.


    She giggled at this, this was the first time in her life a man had made her feel this way sexually.


    "What the hell was that?" Calista was surprised by the aftermath of this.


    But she liked it, she liked this sensation.


    And the question lingered in her mind, what had Kyle turned her into.


    -


    "That is weird, she didn''t pick up," Kyle thought to himself before placing his phone into his pocket.


    "Is something bothering you?" A lady opposite him questioned, to which Kyle dismissed with a headshake.


    "Nothing at all," Kyle responded.


    He was in the waiting area of an office, clearly waiting to meet someone of importance.


    Kyle wanted to congratulate Calista, Isabella called him first to break the news to him.


    And express her surprise that everything turned out as Kyle had predicted


    "Judge Travis will see you now," The secretary informed Kyle.


    Kyle smiled at her and thanked her because this could potentially be the most important moment in Cassandra''s life and it was in his hand.


    If he could accomplish this task, there was no way that Cassandra would ever be able to repay.


    This would secure her loyalty to him and him alone.

 Chapter 162 Judge Travis.

    Kyle was face-to-face with the judge who pulled the strings, holding a briefcase. Kyle wore glasses, which he had put on before entering the office¡ªstrange, considering he didn''t need them in the first place.


    He was surprised he had even managed to get an audience, considering this was an important figure¡ªor at least, that''s what he had been told. Kyle had to pay a substantial amount to secure the meeting and demonstrate a glimpse of his financial wealth. In total, he had spent $1,000,000 to show that he was a serious person. The judge knew that Kyle was a big spender and agreed to meet with him as soon as possible.


    He had been discreet. The payment couldn''t be traced back to him, nor could it be retrieved if it was found that he was guilty. Travis was a man prepared for these types of situations, but Kyle was about to exploit his willingness to bend the law to his advantage.


    "Hello, Judge Travis. I must say, you''re a very busy man," Kyle began the conversation.


    The man, well into his fifties, was much older than Kyle had expected, though he also looked emaciated, despite his bulging stomach threatening to burst out of his shirt.


    "Kyle, was it? Is there something you need my help with?" Travis asked, getting straight to the point. He was a busy man and wanted to wrap this up quickly.


    Kyle was wearing a wire, but there was something he planned to do that he hadn''t informed Priscilla about. He knew she would stop him, but he needed it on record.


    "That''s right, I''m Kyle. As a matter of fact, there is something," Kyle responded with a smile. "A man doesn''t pay this much if he doesn''t need your help."


    "Pay? Is this some kind of joke?" Travis replied.


    Again, this was an unusually large fee for something so trivial. He would have been happy to accept a few hundred thousand, but this made the offer even harder to turn down.


    "Thank you very much for your time," Kyle said, though the irony wasn''t lost on him. He should have been able to sway the judge in Cassandra''s favor, but instead, he had chosen the opposite.


    It was a strange decision, but Kyle didn''t want Priscilla to act until the verdict was given. If the judge was dismissed without issuing a verdict, the custody battle would continue. But if the judge gave a verdict and it came to light that it had been manipulated, the person who benefited from it would lose the trial by default.


    This meant there would be no need for a trial, and Cassandra would have full access to her child, with no need to give the father any right to see him.


    It was extreme, and Kyle knew Cassandra wouldn''t want that because a child needs his father. But Kyle wasn''t willing to gamble on the father entering the child''s life and poisoning his mind against his mother. He was taking matters into his own hands, removing the father from the equation.


    Priscilla, on the other end, was wondering why things had gone quiet but soon realized that Travis had been careful to avoid saying anything that could implicate him. Kyle had likely caught on and played it cool, but there was no clear evidence to prove the exchange had even happened. That meant she had no case to press and would have to wait for Kyle to return with a proper update.


    She didn''t have to wait long before Kyle came out of the building. Priscilla wasn''t in the same vehicle as him, but he called her to brief her on what had happened. He informed her of the exchange and how it was a success but that he hadn''t been able to gather any evidence otherwise.


    This was a lie. It was 2024, and Kyle didn''t need outdated methods like a wire to get evidence. The glasses he had worn confirmed everything visually. This included the money exchange and the message written on the envelope.


    Travis had been careful¡ªbut not careful enough. The amount Kyle had spent to get an audience with him made him drop his guard because no one would be foolish enough to spend that much money only to squander it.

 Chapter 163 Date With Ella?

    Kyle had set in motion a series of events that would ultimately shape Cassandra''s life.


    The decision he took to isolate Justin from his son but Kyle''s true motive was unknown.


    It was unknown how long he had this thought in his mind either.


    He knew what a broken home could do to a child so being an active participant contradicted everything he had said earlier.


    But it was no secret that Kyle did what he thought was right without any second thought even though he has been highly manipulative to those around him.


    This was how the world was, it treated him this way too and he accepted the hand he was dealt.


    The universe didn''t owe him any special treatment yet he was getting it for some reason.


    He had no idea where his system came from or how it came to be.


    But he was worried that it wouldn''t last forever, assuming it had a clock until it disappeared.


    Either way, he was set for life even if he decided to spend a million every day for the rest of his life.


    Kyle knew that greed was the downfall of every man but this didn''t mean he wasn''t aiming to be the world''s richest man.


    There was no limit to what he could do with that status, he could rub shoulders with Presidents and some of the most powerful men in the world.


    Kyle had a goal in mind and it was all within his reach but he was in no hurry to attain them.


    He needed to enjoy every moment because once he reached a certain status, all eyes would be on him.


    Kyle was on his way to meet Cassandra but to his utmost surprise, his phone rang while he was driving.


    Kyle took a deep breath before parking his car, the last thing he needed was to break the law by doing something this silly even though it was nearly impossible for him to crash his car due to his car handling.


    "Wear something nice tonight. I think a change of venue would do us both some good., Kyle informed Ella.


    [[Don''t worry, I''m taking you somewhere fancy so YOU wear something nice!]] Ella flipped the script on him.


    "Damn, my mistress is about to treat me to some fancy food? I feel like a pretty college drop-out," Kyle gushed and Ella laughed hard at the other end.


    [[You play too much! And why a college drop-out!?]] Ella exclaimed.


    "I don''t usually do this; I''m only trying to pay for college..." Kyle said in a timid voice. He was irritated at first by this conversation but now had a big smile on his face.


    This was what he needed to unwind and Ella was providing that release.


    Kyle had no idea how much she was paid because Isabella handled that at her discretion.


    He trusted that Isabella would make sure she was well paid; they weren''t short of money.


    [[Stop it! This shouldn''t be this funny!]] Ella was laughing her ass out at the other end, Kyle couldn''t contain the laughter of his own.


    "I look forward to seeing you tonight, Ella. And don''t worry, I will wear something nice," Kyle responded, sounding a lot more like himself.


    The conversation came to an end and Kyle knew this was an opportunity to find out what Ella had been talking about with her new friend.


    He wouldn''t get a better chance than this and planned to exploit it.


    If Calista was going to pose a threat then he would have no choice but to get rid of her.


    He still had his card, Kyle had a gym bag at the back of his car.


    That was because he planned to branch where Aiysha worked.


    If need be, he was ready to begin his workout today but the air in this gym felt different from the one he was used to.


    He couldn''t help but feel intimidated because everyone was in such great shape.

 Chapter 164 Ella Takes Charge!

    Kyle returned home and to his utmost surprise, noticed that Jane had already picked out the clothes she wanted him to wear on his hangout with Ella.


    He didn''t know how to react to this but the gesture was appreciated.


    Kyle noticed what she had laid out and was impressed by her sense of fashion but it was partly due to Jane having more information than Kyle, himself, was given.


    Kyle smiled at her before reaching for the bed and getting a closer look.


    "This is pretty nice," Kyle complimented her.


    "You like it?" Jane''s face lit up and Kyle nodded to confirm it.


    She had a unique sense of fashion because there was no way that Kyle would have thought of wearing this.


    It was a simple, loose shirt covered in sunflowers, something one would wear on a beach, but the trousers were black.


    It was a corporate trouser, Kyle knew he could tuck it in to give himself a dazzling look.


    "You know where she''s taking me, don''t you?" Kyle read between the lines.


    Jane couldn''t hide her excitement, she knew that she would ruin the surprise if she split.


    "I''m not telling..." Jane told him right away; not willing to divulge the information given to her.


    "You know... I have ways of making you talk," Kyle said, leaning in but Jane managed to back away at the last second.


    "S-Stop," Jane''s voice trembled because she hadn''t had sex with Kyle ever since she lost her virginity and her body craved him more than she knew.


    The moment she was close to him, she could hear a heartbeat develop between her legs.


    She couldn''t wrap her around it but it made it hard to concentrate around him.


    "You don''t want me to, do you?" Kyle asked but Jane was speechless.


    She had to get out of that situation or she would lose her willpower to resist this temptation.


    Kyle raised a brow because he wasn''t sure if it was for him but the timing was too perfect.


    "Are you getting in or are you waiting for me to hold the door open for you?" Ella''s voice echoed within.


    A smile creased Kyle''s face. She was truly taking control of this little date she had planned.


    Kyle planned to enjoy every moment of it because he knew this moment wouldn''t happen again.


    "What kind of lady lets a man open his door?" Kyle responded with an exaggerated posture.


    There was something about a man being playful that made it easier for people to connect with him, this includes people well advanced in age.


    Ella opened the door for Kyle but Kyle didn''t move, the way they interacted made it look like they had been friends forever.


    This was the skill that Kyle acquired after years of working in customer care, he learned how to interact with people as well as what they responded to.


    Ella stepped out of the car and Kyle''s playful smile soon changed into one of utter surprise.


    She had on a skirt that hung right above her knees, revealing the tattoo up her thigh.


    The blouse she had was both simple yet elegant, she certainly didn''t make any attempt at concealing her cleavage.


    It hung out for all to see, more accurately for him to see, Kyle expected her to dress a lot more reserved considering the nature of their relationship.


    "Are you okay?" Ella asked but Kyle quickly pushed this thought off his head.


    "I''m good... But you certainly look better," Kyle complimented her.


    "You don''t look too shabby yourself," Ella responded without hesitation.


    "Now get in! We have a lot to do tonight," Ella barked at him.


    The tone she used to talk to him when they first met; now took a drastic turn.


    "A woman that can take charge? Did someone turn on the furnace or-!" Before Kyle could complete his sentence, Ella shoved him from behind and into the car with both laughing

 Chapter 165 Date Night With Ella Takes An Odd Turn.

    Kyle was on a date with Ella, he was surprised that she brought him somewhere so expensive.


    It was easily over $1,000 to secure reservations.


    Kyle would have been swooped off his feet if he didn''t have the recent experience granted to him by his system.


    This would have been the best moment of his life otherwise but regardless, it was a nice gesture from Ella.


    One he knew people would have a hard time reciprocating but was curious how she came into contact with such an amount of money.


    He knew it was from the show but just how much was she paid?


    Kyle knew not to ask her when he could simply ask Isabella, she was accountable to him.


    "Don''t be afraid, eat to your heart''s content," Ella urged him.


    She wanted Kyle to eat his fill even though Kyle didn''t want to run down her bill just because he had permission to.


    However, he also knew he shouldn''t eat anything too cheap or she would feel insulted for bringing him all the way here.


    This was why he chose the meals that sat in the middle in terms of price range.


    The waitresses were stunning but Ella noticed that Kyle didn''t once check anyone out.


    This was strange, she wouldn''t hold it against him if he stole a glance or two.


    He was a man and even she found herself stealing glances at them.


    "He''s so weird..." Ella thought to herself as she watched Kyle eat the food in front of him with such concentration that he couldn''t register what else was going on in the world.


    Ella had to look away soon after when she realized she was staring at Kyle a little too much.


    "Hey Kyle..." Ella''s voice had a tone that sounded both confused and uncertain prompting Kyle to look at her with a mouth filled with lobsters.


    She was an artist so it was strange that she would react this way, she should be used to performing in front of crowds.


    "Does she feel like she doesn''t belong here?" Kyle thought to himself.


    He could see her eyes weren''t focused but also knew that she had heard what he had said regarding her.


    Kyle got up to his feet suddenly, and everyone''s attention shifted to him.


    "H-Hey! What are you doing?" Ella whispered, wanting him to sit back down.


    "The first five people to finish their food get $10,000,000 each," Kyle said and the restaurant fell silent. This was a lot of money and Ella''s jaw dropped.


    She knew he was rich but this was on a whole other level and the people she thought were supposedly better than her began to eat their food like it was their last supper.


    Kyle nonverbally showed her that these people would forfeit their pride for the sake of money.


    Kyle''s words weren''t enough to convince them but the black card he held up was.


    He sat back down and looked at Ella who was still in shock by what he had just done.


    "W-WHY DID YOU DO THAT!?" Ella asked in a hushed voice.


    "Because they made you uncomfortable, that is all. You''re my date so your comfort is my priority..." Kyle informed her with a stern voice that surprised even her.


    "He spent $50,000,000 just to make me feel comfortable?" Ella''s thoughts couldn''t comprehend this.


    "Hold up! Don''t think I''m paying for the food! I''m going to run you to the ground!" Kyle reiterated with a triumphant giggle as he returned to his and Ella''s heart began to beat at a rapid pace.


    She couldn''t contain her smile before responding.


    "Not if I run myself into the ground first!"


    "That doesn''t even make any sense," Kyle added and both of them laughed out loud.


    The only difference was that Ella no longer cared about who could hear her.

 Chapter 166 The Black Sheep

    Kyle got into the car. The night was a lot of fun, and neither of them had anything alcoholic to drink.


    It was a good moment for them and they slowly realized that Jane brought them together.


    She was the one who made the moment possible because she trusted Ella around Kyle and vice-versa.


    Ella was glad that this man was in their lives. She had her reservations, but Kyle did something that she was certain no one would ever do for her in this lifetime. That warmed her heart. She felt safe with Kyl, and that was something she had never felt before, even in her past relationships.


    "Are you alright?" Kyle asked, Ella was a lot quieter than when they came here.


    "I''m great..." Ella responded with a broad smile on her face prompting Kyle to shrug.


    Kyle was comfortable with silence but he also knew that the date coming to an end.


    It was ideal to ask her about her parents, the high had settled.


    The adrenaline and festive mode had been toned down so this was the perfect time to further that conversation.


    "Do you have something to get off your chest? I''m willing to listen," Kyle said softly, offering her a listening ear.


    Once he knew she needed more than she let on, if everything worked out then he would be an integral part of her life that would help keep Jane under control in his absence.


    She wouldn''t poison her mind either because Jane might be a lady he fancied but she was naive when it came to men.


    He couldn''t protect all the time but with Ella''s help, it should be possible.


    "No, no. I''m fine, I promise!" Ella responded in an upbeat manner.


    If it was any other girl, they would have their phone out to take pictures and post everywhere on social media just to show the world that they are ''living'' but Ella didn''t look at her phone even when it rang.


    Kyle appreciated this little gesture, it was a respectful one even though she did glance at it.


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    Whoever was calling might just not have been important.


    "I just realized I know nothing about you," Kyle pointed out, this was his attempt to make her tell him about herself without making her feel like she was imposing.


    Cleopatra didn''t pay her any attention because she knew that Ella wouldn''t do anything more than throw a tantrum.


    A woman walked into the room, she looked exhausted and one could tell by her tired face that whatever job she was doing was a handful.


    "Cleo, that isn''t very nice. Let your sister finish her...!" The lady interrupted.


    "She was watching adult music... Screaming sociopaths..." Cleopatra said, pausing as she looked at her younger sister.


    "No wonder you''re so messed up," Cleopatra said.


    "CLEO!" The lady gasped, she hated when she did this and before she could look down to comfort Ella.


    Tears already welled up in her eyes and she immediately ran to her room but not before saying.


    "I HATE YOU!"


    Cleopatra didn''t seem affected by this but this woman was, kissing her teeth in frustration as she ran to comfort Ella.


    She knew it was her job to take care of the kids and house, fights between siblings were normal however it didn''t mean those fights couldn''t have long-lasting effects on their relationship.


    C; Cleopatra might have been too young to understand this but she knew that Ella was far from her family''s favourite.


    She tried to get in but Ella had locked the door behind her.


    "Ella, let me in sweetheart," The lady pleaded but all she heard from the back of the door was sobbing.


    Unlike Ella, Cleopatra was a spoiled child who got everything she wanted even without trying.


    She was favoured by her mother especially because she was the ideal representation of the female child.


    Ella was the outcast and the lady that took care of them knew she had to find a way to make Ella feel loved and Ella knew that she cared about her.


    This was why the door was unlocked shortly after to let her in.


    Ella walked back to her bed, brought her knees up and buried her face in them.


    This was the first core memory that Ella established of her maid, Veronica.

 Chapter 167 Comfort In Despair.

    Ella was an impressionable child, and it was important that her formative years had some sort of foundation for her to take off from. Veronica did her best, but there was only so much she could do at this point, because, at the end of the day, she was an employee to the family. She didn''t answer to the kids; she answered to the parents, as they were the recognized authority of the household.


    That night, Veronica decided to talk to the parents about the situation, hoping in her heart that it would go well. It was normal to get emotionally attached to the kids, especially when you have been taking care of them for years, but this wasn''t the case. The meeting got little to no response from the parents, who dismissed Veronica''s concerns and realized that she wasn''t a good fit for the position. Veronica lost her job that night, and in a way, Ella lost her ''mother''¡ªthe only woman who cared enough to go out of her way to see if she was okay. And she lost her overnight. Ella blamed herself for this, thinking it was because she cried all the time, so Veronica had to speak on her behalf, which ultimately cost her the job.


    It took less than 24 hours for her parents to find a replacement for Veronica. It was a job in high demand. Unfortunately for Ella, this new caretaker wasn''t as compassionate as Veronica. If anything, she didn''t establish any emotional connection to the children. She also preferred Cleopatra to Ella, making Ella feel even more isolated. She didn''t do anything when Cleopatra verbally abused Ella, simply typing away at her phone without a care in the world.


    This was the beginning of Ella''s spiral, as she resorted to other means to get attention, ultimately causing a divide. Cleopatra didn''t care much about her sister, but that was due to mirroring how their parents treated her.


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    Kyle listened intently. He knew the rest of the story from Jane, but hearing Ella''s side made Jane''s version make even more sense. Kyle understood why Jane met that version of Ella. It all connected, but Kyle didn''t feel any hate coming from her when she spoke about her parents. She didn''t hate them, so that made it even stranger as to why she didn''t attend their funeral.


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    "I heard about your parents passing..." Kyle said, and he could see the sadness in her eyes.


    "You know, I never got along with them, but they loved me the best they could..." Ella confessed, pausing for a second as she couldn''t believe she let this information slip. However, Kyle didn''t say a word, giving her the platform to continue.


    Ella didn''t cry all the way there and was able to regain control of her emotions. She hadn''t told Jane this yet, but found herself sharing this part of herself with Kyle. Kyle tried to joke with her to lighten the mood, and fortunately, this worked.


    They arrived at her house shortly after, and Kyle knew at that moment that this place would be a constant reminder of the event that happened a few weeks back. He didn''t want to come here and be reminded of that each time¡ªit was something he was trying his hardest to forget after all.


    "Ella, before you go, there''s something I want to say," Kyle said, sounding serious.


    "You don''t have to, Kyle..." Ella knew what he was about to say, or at least thought she did.


    "I''m not in your shoes. I can''t say I understand what you went through, but I know the present you... And I''m certain there is not a single person on this planet who wouldn''t be proud to have you as their daughter, even if you were a little emo devil when you were younger..." Kyle said, only interrupted by Ella''s laughter through her sobs that had reemerged.


    "So, how about it?" Kyle asked, prompting a confused Ella, who was busy wiping the tears from her eyes, to reply.


    "How about what?" Ella asked.


    "Let''s all go together to the place that made your heart ache. Let''s go to where it all began," Kyle said, and Ella''s eyes lit up in shock, but a smile soon followed.


    "I would love that very much,"

 Chapter 168 Big Reveal.

    kyle had provided ella something she couldn''t anywhere else and the best part about all of this was there was nothing sexual planned.


    this was simply klye being a good person and helping someone hurting.


    kyle returned home but wasn''t bothered by the money he had spent that night.


    it was worth it because it allowed ella to be vulnerable with him.


    when kyle returned home, it was well past 11 p.m., yet kyle came home to see jane curled up on the couch with a blanket over her.


    she was falling in and out of sleep, on the brink of slumber and kyle could tell that she had been waiting for him to return all this time because she was worried about him.


    it brought a smile to his face because she wasn''t aware enough to even know he had returned.


    kyle walked up to her slowly and gently placed a kiss on her forehead that jolted her awake.


    "hey, beautiful..." kyle whispered gently, jane leapt up because she thought it was an intruder and the top of her head slammed into kyle''s jaw, clamping it shut.


    "ouch!" kyle exclaimed and that was when her sleepy brain registered what was going on.


    this, however, told kyle that jane was still reeling from the effects of that day even if it was normal to have this reaction when startled.


    however, this wasn''t the first time that kyle was doing this but he had never done it under these conditions either.


    kyle wondered if there was something she wasn''t telling him even if he had no intentions of pushing it.


    kyle scooped her up, the increase in his physical strength was evident and jane didn''t struggle.


    she simply buried her head into his chest like a child.


    -


    the night wasn''t like that for everyone else.


    calista was having a blast online, going through the comments and enjoying the attention she was getting because she knew that this was something that she couldn''t get elsewhere.


    in her mind, she was at the pinnacle of the attention that came with it.


    calista noticed a particular comment that bothered her, she saw someone spam a laughing emoji beneath the picture with a link attached to it.


    calista knew she had acted in a few despicable movies in the past but it wasn''t something she was particularly ashamed of.


    even though the movies would sway the opinion of the public in directions she couldn''t predict.


    calista didn''t fret because there wasn''t any nudity and it was mostly softcore porn,


    it was anything but explicit, to say the least, and calista understood this.


    before she knew it, the comment gained traction and clips of those movie scenes began to trend but it had a positive effect as her following shot up x10, entering the hundreds of thousands.


    why was this? the movies that sexualized her allowed men to connect her to their fantasies a lot more accurately.


    it was the sex symbol effect but of course, not everyone liked them as there were negative comments but calista couldn''t care less.


    there was no such thing as bad traction, she was trending and even the bad comments at this moment elevated her.


    "ahhhh!" calista exclaimed even though she wanted to have a proper acting career without any connection to her past movies or rather, she wanted to make a name for herself before these things came to light.


    she sighed but it was no skin off her back, this was one of those things that didn''t phase her.


    [[oh wait...]] jane responded but what happened next was something that calista would have never predicted.


    it was put on speaker and she could hear kyle''s voice at the other end.


    whoever this lady was, kyle was secure enough for her to listen in on their private conversation.


    it took everything in calista not to reveal the nature of their relationship but her ego was satisfied because it was clear that kyle''s needs weren''t being met if he was cheating with her.


    little did she know, jane was a lady who shared a similar fate with her.


    jane never directly asked him the question because she was scared of the answer she would receive.


    [[why are you calling me this?]] kyle asked but the tone he used, calista could tell he was barely awake.


    "this was a mistake..." calista thought to herself before pretending like the signal was breaking and eventually ending the call.


    she couldn''t understand why but had no regret because this would no doubt cause some tension in kyle''s relationship with that woman.


    -


    the call came to an end and just like calista assumed, jane wanted to know who she was even though she didn''t know how to compose her words.


    she knew it was the same woman that had called him earlier. kyle noticed her discomfort and knew he had to find a way to ease her worry.


    "you''re wondering who she is to me, aren''t you?" kyle questioned and jane was too scared to look him in the eyes because deep within her, she knew the answer.


    "y-you don''t have to tell me," jane chose blissful ignorance because if it was as she thought, she could no longer live in the fantasy she had conjured up.


    "are you sure?" kyle questioned; the fact that he was calm and not bothered by the situation.


    that was clear because he allowed jane to pick up his phone.


    if he was trying to keep his life separate, he wouldn''t have done this but this meant that kyle was slowly easing everyone in.


    calista and cassandra knew where they stood but now, he had planted the idea in jane''s head without directly talking to her about it.


    "do you want to know something?" kyle asked her and jane was trying her best to hide the shift in her mood.


    "w-what?" jane responded, her voice shaky.


    "i think i''m in love with you, jane," kyle said and jane''s mind went blank at that moment.


    every worry she had a moment ago disappeared instantly and she realized at that moment, nothing would change even if kyle was screwing other people.


    it was too late for her, she couldn''t do without him and he had just shown her that he too, couldn''t do without her.


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    that was left to be seen.


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    a/n: it was my mom''s birthday yesterday so took a day off but fear not, i have returned.


    i will also be getting into the more serious parts of the story seeing as i have established a strong foundation for the harem so far.

 Chapter 169 Meet With Yuki.

    the sun came up and despite kyle not being a social media person, he got a message from aiysha informing him of his newfound fame.


    kyle had no idea what she was talking about so he checked online and saw that they had managed to get a picture of his face.


    kyle didn''t think too much about this as this was one of those things that would fade over time.


    he was going to be on the internet sooner or later either way considering the life he envisioned for himself.


    jane was asleep but kyle was beginning to wonder if what she needed was a change in environment.


    he needed to speak to ella about moving from that apartment, if they needed financial help he was more than willing to offer that.


    kyle left jane sleeping, he knew that she had trouble sleeping throughout last night.


    he could feel her tossing and turning, this must be because of what he told her.


    that or she was pondering how many women he was entertaining but kyle didn''t think too much about this because if it was easy to leave, she would have left.


    no woman wanted a man other women didn''t want and that was what made kyle extremely attractive, not just his looks.


    kyle hopped in his car but his phone rang soon after, kyle saw it was from a name he hadn''t heard in quite some time.


    "hello yuki... what can i do for you?" kyle asked and the conversation was yuki asking to meet as she was a representative of nakamura.


    kyle agreed because this was business-related. even though he would have preferred for nakamura to host himself, he understood that he was a busy man.


    yuki chose the venue but kyle knew he had to remind her that he was the one with the authority, it was a power play.


    that was very important because even if she was the representative of nakamura, she was still just an assistant.


    kyle made the venue his club, this was a play to show them that jpd wasn''t the only thing he had under his possession to further reiterate his wealth without having to show them.


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    kyle wasn''t the face of it so it was unknown who the owner was to the public knowledge.


    yuki arrived there before kyle, kyle made her wait for no less than a minute before he arrived.


    this not only showed that he respected her time but also etiquette for being punctual.


    yuki was treated well by nate, who was given the heads-up by kyle.


    he gave her the vvip treatment and gave her the best of the best.


    yuki was no stranger to trends and knew this place had not only just opened but did so with a bang because people were still talking about it.


    however, kyle wasn''t attracted to yuki and even if he was, he wouldn''t want to touch them under such circumstances.


    "that is correct," yuki said, leaning in slightly but kyle sighed because this all but confirmed what he thought but also knew that yuki must not want to do this to begin with.


    he pretended to be oblivious as to what she was attempting.


    "i have no problem furthering my relationship with mr. nakamura but i''m more interested in seeing him than you," kyle responded but yuki leaned back with her eyes slightly squinted.


    kyle had framed it in such a way that made it seem like he was interested in nakamura.


    this would stop nakamura from sending her but it was also a fun game for kyle as he was curious to see if nakamura would come onto him.


    even though he had no interest in men, he knew that this was something that would put nakamura on guard but this was suggestive.


    yuki couldn''t get the context so she couldn''t make the connection but backed off because kyle had shown willingness to deepen their relationship.


    kyle saw the relief in her eyes and knew he made the right call.


    she reached for her bag and handed kyle a gold-plated card, this easily cost tens of thousands but this was just an invitation card.


    "mr. nakamura also told me to give you this in person, this is one of the main reasons we had to meet in person," yuki said but this was crazy.


    it was a gold-plated invitation card, no wonder she came all the way here.


    they couldn''t risk it being stolen or someone else gaining access to it.


    kyle checked if there was space for a plus-one but saw nothing, he didn''t mind this either way considering he didn''t even know what it was about.


    it wasn''t a meeting and more like a masked party but kyle knew this was an opportunity to meet high-ranking individuals.


    kyle was making inroads in his climb to the top and nakamura was going to be the one he stepped on to get to such heights.


    the meeting was over with yuki after they ironed out a few more details and kyle saw that the date of the meeting was in two days.


    that was more than enough time for him to get ready, the moment yuki left the building.


    nate could tell it was a business meeting but didn''t know how to approach kyle to ask him.


    "finally, some fucking progress..." kyle thought to himself but his phone vibrated to alert him of a message.


    he looked down at him but kyle noticed it was a picture, more accurately a screenshot from calista showing the message that she was asking about him.


    kyle had no idea who this was but he permitted calista to engage them in a conversation so he could figure out who it was.


    he was never a social person nor had friends and the people he knew had direct access to him.


    kyle knew that his rise to fame would inevitably bring in leeches that would try to reestablish a connection with him and part of him hoped that this was his father.

 Chapter 170 Gym Time With Aiysha!

    kyle stayed a few minutes in the club to unwind, drinking multiple glasses of water.


    he noticed that nate might be capable of handling this place but he lacked the experience.


    kyle knew that this was an opportunity to bring jones into the picture.


    no, what if he brought aiysha into this? there was only so much a gym trainer could earn.


    this would boost their finances even though there was no need for either of them to work and they would be set for the rest of their lives.


    however, neither wanted to sit around because there was a good chance that this would take time to take off.


    there had to be a backup for that but kyle didn''t know how jones would feel about it.


    the last thing he needed was to cause a division in their marriage.


    he hopped into his car and noticed he already got a message from aiysha, asking him where he was.


    kyle knew he couldn''t keep her waiting for too long because she had other clients to train even though she went out of her way to make a reservation for kyle.


    kyle arrived after a couple of minutes and once again, this place screamed wealth.


    aisyah saw him parking his car from within the building, the transparent glass did little to conceal him.


    however, aiysha was dealing with a client and kyle realized when their eyes met that his time had elapsed.


    he gasped in disappointment because there was nothing that kyle could do at this moment.


    kyle walked into the building, he had his gym bag slung across his shoulder.


    he was swarmed in no time, trainers surrounded him and aiysha''s attention shifted from the person she was talking to and focused on kyle.


    "excuse me for a moment please," aiysha said before moving towards kyle to make sure he knew that he was her responsibility.


    "h-hi! sorry folks, this one is mine," aiysha said, grabbing kyle by the hand and leading him away from there.


    "this reminds me of a salesperson, everyone trying their best to get their quota," kyle said as aiysha guided him into the gym.


    kyle saw all the equipment and the gym he had been going to until now didn''t even come close.


    aiysha pointed to a room while handing him a key and kyle knew that was the changing room for men.


    he gave her an acknowledging nod and went there to change into his gym clothes.


    kyle could feel a few eyes on him but that was to be expected, he was a new face.


    the moment kyle walked into the room, he expected the room to have a certain stench that came from the obvious sweat of its members.


    yet, there wasn''t any, if anything, it smelled pleasant.


    kyle noticed that there were air freshener canisters on the wall with a device that periodically expelled it into the air.


    "they thought this out," kyle thought to himself, he noticed that this gym had lockers with numbers on them.


    the best of the best for the richest of the richest which kyle ironically fits.


    however, the extra charges were outrageous, a fee that deterred most people but aiysha planned on giving kyle a free pass.


    he had already done so much for her family and if she could do him little favors like this then she wouldn''t even think twice before doing them.


    "oh..." kyle was surprised by this because he didn''t expect aiysha to go to such lengths even if he preferred privacy.


    kyle accepted her offer and walked into the private room designated to her.


    he knew that turning her down would dampen the mood and she looked excited to begin this journey with him.


    she was in tight shorts that left little to the imagination but judging by the way others dressed, it was a common theme and the crop top she wore suffocated the airbags on her chest.


    if anything, it would be easier to have them exposed but kyle noticed this had a zip.


    she partially zipped it down for some breeze to blow on them but whatever those zips were made of had to be top-tier quality or they would have given in to the immense pressure exerted on them.


    kyle was alone with her but nothing could happen, despite how she was dressed because he could tell that she was a professional.


    "how flexible are you?" aiysha asked kyle.


    "as flexible as steel," kyle responded with a thumbs up and a sheepish smile.


    aiysha shook her head in disbelief but she wasn''t surprised by his response.


    this was the version of kyle she liked because it felt like she was talking to someone who wanted to be there.


    "come on... you can''t be that stiff," aiysha pointed out, walking towards him to put her theory to the test.


    kyle was surprised by the equipment here, it had everything that they would need.


    just how much was the gym? he hadn''t yet paid for membership because aiysha gave him a week''s free trial to see if he would like to continue with her.


    this was a thoughtful gesture even though money wasn''t a problem for kyle.


    he understood that these gestures would make them feel useful to him and level the field to an extent.


    aiysha pointed at the mat on the floor and told him in an authoritative tone.


    "lay down,"


    kyle wondered why they weren''t using the machine but couldn''t complain, she was the professional and that was why he did exactly as he was told.


    she placed him into a sit-up position but once again, this wasn''t a high-intensity workout whatsoever.


    it was something he didn''t need a gym for either as well, he could do it at home but once again, gave her the benefit of the doubt.


    he began to do trunk-curls but each time his back touched the ground, aiyhsa slammed her palm against his torso forcing him to breathe.


    this made it harder for him to come back up because his breathing was disorientated.


    "what is she doing!?" kyle asked and it was only a matter of time before he ran out of breath.

 Chapter 171 Not Now, Kyle Jnr.

    kyle began the workout session with aiysha and what she did by hitting his stomach showed him that he didn''t have proper control once his breathing was strained.


    this meant that he couldn''t work out or maintain his routine once an external factor came into play to disrupt it.


    aiysha knew he had been stabbed and this was why she didn''t hit him hard enough to cause that much pain but rather, focused on his pressure point.


    "damn! that was harder than i thought!" kyle exclaimed, breathing heavily.


    "you lasted longer than i thought you would," aiysha complimented him. even with his skill, kyle could only last so long, showing him that this could potentially be a weakness.


    "you''re just saying that," kyle muttered, trying his best to get his breathing under control but this allowed her to point out the workout that they needed to focus on.


    that was to control his breathing even when an external force strains it.


    aiysha was on a machine, snapping her fingers to draw kyle''s attention towards herself.


    it was a leg press machine and kyle couldn''t believe how strong her legs were because she effortlessly pushed against an impressive amount of weight.


    "wow, she is strong," kyle thought to himself, surprised that she was able to keep up but he noticed her breathing was strained as well.


    this meant that this amount of weight was easy enough for her because it showed this was the minimum for her.


    "pay attention!" aiysha instructed him, showing him the proper method to use for this.


    "i am, i am..." kyle realized that he was starting with his lower body instead of the preferred upper body.


    there was another leg press machine in the room, showing that this private room had the means to allow her to work with multiple clients simultaneously.


    kyle sat on the machine and tried to match her weight but aiysha simply giggled, she had an accurate measure of his stamina with the little exercise she did.


    "are you sure you want to start that high?" aiysha questioned.


    "if you can do it, how hard could it possibly be?" kyle teased but the moment he attempted, he realized how hard it was.


    kyle couldn''t do five consecutive presses, it felt like his calves were about to be ripped about by the mere pressure.


    he had to stop at the fifth but there was aiysha, still going and looking right at him.


    he could feel the triumphant look in her eyes but she soon stopped and walked towards him.


    "you aren''t ready for that, you need to slowly build up your muscle or you might tear it. there is a proper way to do these things," aiysha said, adjusting the weight class for kyle.


    aiysha gave him the thumbs up for him to begin and kyle began to press.


    there it was, it was easy but aiysha placed her hands on his thigh.


    "now do it slowly, do not rush. this isn''t a competition to see who finishes how fast you can finish..." aiysha instructed him.


    the way her tits came together when she clutched her arms shut, it felt like her breasts were going to destroy that last button.


    each rep she did, kyle anticipated, gulping at the anticipation but before he knew it.


    the worst thing that could happen, happened and that was his shorts suddenly feeling tighter.


    kyle turned away immediately, trying his best to adjust his shorts so it wasn''t so visible.


    kyle managed to place it between his thighs and clamp his thighs shut to stop it from bulging.


    "pay attention, kyle!" aiysha warned and kyle turned around, kyle did everything in his power to get rid of it before she asked him to hop on a machine but that failed.


    the more he watched her, the dirtier his mind became and the sweat dripping down her chest didn''t do her any favours.


    "... and that''s how you do it..." aiysha said, coming off the machine.


    "now show me you were listening," aisyha said but kyle stood there with a smile on his face.


    "what if i said i wasn''t?" kyle asked.


    "then i would know your eyes were focused on something else," aiysha said in a tone that neither conveyed disappointment nor praise.


    "i know you have a boner, kyle," aiysha said with a sigh.


    "this is why i don''t train men, at least privately but you are the exception. even with your boner, i don''t feel threatened by it. testosterone is good and it shows you have plenty of it so how about we put it to good use?" aiysha asked.


    kyle sighed before walking towards her and there it was, his cock pressing against his shorts like a sword trying to escape its sheath.


    "did it grow bigger?" aiysha found her inner thoughts curious as kyle got on a machine.


    she already knew something like this would happen either way and there were multiple clothes she could have worn but it wouldn''t have made a difference.


    besides, this was a good fuel for men to work out, this was why screaming and shouting was so effective, it raised their testosterone but this was another way to accomplish that same task.


    kyle began to do the chest press but unlike before, his form was perfect.


    it was the exact same as hers and this made her question if he was pretending to not know the right forms.


    that wasn''t the case, kyle had the skill to allow him to replicate everything he saw right down to perfection. the reason he messed up on the first was due to not paying attention but aiysha got his attention on the second that was for sure.


    aiysha couldn''t help but steal glances at his erection before looking away immediately.


    "why is he still hard?" aiysha thought because it should have gone down the moment he started the chest press as blood would obviously be redirected elsewhere.


    kyle kept going but aiysha found herself in a position because from the look of it.


    it wasn''t going down anytime soon.

 Chapter 172 Marriage And...

    kyle was done with that particular workout but aiysha didn''t understand how he could sustain his erection and began to wonder if she should cover up.


    he had seen her in a worse state so this shouldn''t be having this effect on him however kyle was making no visible moves on her hence why she didn''t view it as a big deal.


    it was time for a brief break, five minutes to be exact, kyle drank water and tried to cool off.


    "you sure do have a lot of energy considering you bring in different girls..." aiysha pointed out.


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    she was surprised how comfortable kyle was with this as most guys would have done something about it.


    "oh, you noticed..." kyle didn''t deny or confirm what she was implying but it was hard to look her in the eyes so naturally it was her breasts he occasionally glanced at.


    "it is hard not to notice. jane is a lovely lady," aiysha liked jane, she was polite and homely, unlike calista who was arrogant and somewhat self-conceited.


    "jane is the best... i had no idea such women still existed, you know..." kyle said.


    "maybe if you left your house more to explore the outside world, you would see they are more common than you realize," aiysha pointed out, trying to downplay the scarcity.


    "hahaha! you do have a point but you don''t need to worry about a good man, do you?" kyle asked.


    "what do you mean?" aiysha asked with a raised brow.


    "you know...being married to the best man and all," kyle added and aiysha smiled broadly.


    "absolutely! jones is the best," aiysha added and this was when kyle had an idea of the kind of woman she was.


    she wasn''t one to tell others the problems going on in her marriage which was a trait that most women lacked because once they find a listening ear, they yap away.


    kyle smiled at the response even if he could tell these words weren''t genuine.


    but then again, they wouldn''t be fighting so much if they didn''t care about one another, would they?


    one would have mentally checked out and let the other have their way and this was why kyle knew fighting wasn''t necessarily a bad thing.


    it is when they stop fighting and just let things be that you have to worry however this is subjective.


    "you know, i admire you..." kyle blurted out and this no doubt surprised aiysha because kyle was a billionaire that could get anything he wanted.


    "what could you possibly admire about me?" aiysha asked with a raised brow.


    "you have discipline. you show up every day, and i know how hard that is... i don''t think i could do it," kyle confessed, and he wasn''t just talking about her gym routine but her marriage.


    kyle saw what that did to his mother, it ruined her and drove her to take her life.


    he despised cheating to the core, especially from those who have a monogamous relationship.


    "fucking hell! what kind of session was that!? i''m not coming back here again!" kyle complained between breaths but this stroked aiysha''s ego nonetheless.


    kyle escaped this situation but knew he wouldn''t be able to hold out for much longer.


    "see you soon," aiysha said with a smile but kyle realized that aiysha might just be a loyal woman or there was no way that she wouldn''t be in his harem by now.


    if all of this didn''t garner any sort of affection from her then jones might truly be a lucky man.


    but there was something that jones said that caught his attention, he spoke about giving aiysha a free pass.


    kyle was thinking about all of this as he washed himself in the shower, the steaming hot shower did wonders for his body.


    however, his mind couldn''t help but wander. each time he saw her cleavage they looked better than before.


    he just wanted to reach in and give them a firm squeeze but kyle couldn''t do that to jones even if every fibre of his body said otherwise.


    but jones had shown him that he wasn''t the man he thought he was, jones was held to such a high degree that the revelation of cheating shattered it.


    that was the cliche story of almost every relationship, why was infidelity such a trend?


    what was the point of entering a relationship if they were just going to do that?


    kyle couldn''t understand but knew the moment he did, he might understand why his father abandoned his family.


    kyle walked out the door but he heard his name from the lips of the woman he had spent most of his day with.


    he turned around to see aiysha but unlike him, she was still in her gym clothes.


    "i had a good time training you and hope to see you again," aiysha said to which kyle smiled.


    "me too...: kyle responded but as he walked, he noticed that aiysha watched him walk to his car.


    he was excited and needed a way to release this stress but he needed something intense.


    he couldn''t have that forbidden fruit but for how long could he go without it?


    even adam and eve couldn''t resist but kyle knew he had to keep it together for the time being.


    he needed to see if jones was comfortable. no, that wasn''t correct.


    kyle wanted to see if jones was serious about that free pass and how he would feel if he was the one she used it on.


    he already complained about not satisfying her but if a man is willing to give his woman a free pass at any given point regardless of the circumstances.


    that was a potential cuck because kyle didn''t like calista but the thought of another man bending her over made him sick because that was his hole not to talk of someone you supposedly love. kyle needed to push the boundaries but that wasn''t what was on his mind right now.


    he needed to cum and he had to choose between either cassandra or calista.


    the way his cock was throbbing, this wasn''t something that an inexperienced jane could handle.

 Chapter 173 You Best Shut Up! [18+]

    kyle drove for some minutes but he had decided who he was going to see that day.


    he needed an experience, something that would give him that edge and cassandra came to mind.


    kyle didn''t give her a heads-up because he planned to surprise her.


    when he arrived at her house, he parked his car further down the road and walked the rest of the way on foot.


    kyle arrived in no time and the fact that cassandra was a woman he was yet to screw made this all the more exciting.


    he rang the doorbell but there was no response, however, he noticed that the front door was unlocked.


    he assumed she was home naturally otherwise it would and should be locked.


    kyle entered the house but once again, didn''t make his presence known.


    it was strange that she didn''t answer the door if she was home.


    he had to entertain the possibility that someone had broken into her house but that would be absurd considering the time.


    it was broad daylight, there was no way anyone would be that bold but there was a chance that something happened to cassandra.


    he didn''t know the lengths justin would go to for his child even though he was a piece of shit.


    kyle didn''t know what kind of father he was but he wasn''t about to risk anything that would put cassandra at a disadvantage. it was easy to poison a child''s mind.


    kyle walked into the house and tip-toed, careful not to alert any potential intruder about his presence.


    kyle noticed that there was no one in the house after a few minutes and this made him feel like a burglar because how was he going to explain himself?


    "she forgot to lock the door?" kyle thought to himself but he soon heard the door creak but it wasn''t cassandra speaking.


    whoever this was, it was a man and kyle realized why the door was unlocked.


    he quickly looked around to see where he could hide, he was an unauthorized guest and seeing as there weren''t any signs of a break-in.


    luckily, kyle found a closet to hide in, he didn''t understand how he got into this situation but for whatever reason.


    he couldn''t make out the person''s voice as they were far apart but it was certainly a man and he was coming closer with each passing second.


    and then the voice became clear, it was justin but what the hell was he doing here?


    did cassandra know about this? that couldn''t be right, this bastard must still have a spare key to the house.


    "i know, i''m just here to search for it," justin said to whoever he was talking to on the phone.


    "don''t worry, she won''t be home for a while," justin said but kyle had evidence that he was there.


    justin walked into the room and began to search for something but kyle knew what would happen if he found him hiding.


    "what are you doing!? he cannot know you''re here!" cassandra mouthed but kyle could barely think straight with her soft breasts pushing into him.


    the wardrobe was unusually small so there was nothing that could be done about the situation.


    cassandra couldn''t leave the wardrobe without justin catching on because he was standing at the door.


    "i know this bitch didn''t just hop in the shower!" he muttered under his breath.


    cassandra had on a short skirt that barely covered her plumpy thighs but couldn''t explain how her breasts felt like they were being suffocated by the blouse she had on.


    this was a blouse with expansive fabric as well allowing it to stretch but her breasts had managed to stretch it to the limit.


    cassandra placed a finger over her lips to keep kyle quiet.


    she wasn''t aware that the judge would favour her husband regardless of whether he was found or not but that added to the excitement.


    "huh...?" cassandra thought to herself the moment she felt something hard poking against her navel.


    she looked up at kyle and realized that this man was turned on by the situation despite it having the potential to sway the custody battle.


    hopefully, he wouldn''t do anything with this lust as it was brought on by the situation but that idea was short-lived.


    she felt kyle slowly adjusting, she couldn''t resist or offer resistance in that moment or she risked alerting her husband.


    she felt his hands slowly wrap around her waist, her back was now facing him and that meant his erect cock was pressed against her lower back.


    kyle''s heavy breath brushed against the nape of her neck, she could tell he was aroused by the situation. who could blame?


    cassandra didn''t even have time to stop her racing heart before kyle grabbed her waist.


    he began to move her from side to side very slowly as he humped her.


    "w-we shouldn''t be doi-!" cassandra felt a hand around her mouth, kyle had shut her up and she realized that his hands had left her waist yet she was still moving. continue reading on empire


    "a-am i enjoying this?" cassandra thought to herself but depravity was something that every human was instilled with.


    kyle reminded cassandra what true lust and desire looked like because kyle''s hands were moving all over her body like they were the ones that meticulously crafted exploring her inch.


    kyle snuck his hands into her blouse and wrapped his hand around those juicy soft melons.


    she didn''t know what to do at that point and resigned herself to being used by the man behind her despite another being present in that same room.


    cassandra stood on her toes and this allowed his cock to be lunged by her buttcheeks due to it lifting the dress during alignment.


    the bulge was now between her thighs and she rested her coochie slit on it.


    this not only soaked kyle''s trousers in her juices but made it harder for her to control herself because while kyle was groping her tits, his bulge was sliding right along her slit.


    "hurry up cassandra!" justin screamed at the top of his lungs, not knowing another man was having his way with her in that same room.

 Chapter 174 Take It Like A Good Girl [18+]

    kyle was in a position to do whatever he wanted with cassandra, and her resistance would disadvantage her.


    kyle was thrusting his hips back and forth, the fact that she was this wet.


    this was the wettest any woman has been with him, it felt like a fountain.


    he grabbed her breasts so tight that milk spilt out of her erect nipples.


    "do you want it?" kyle whispered in her ear.


    cassandra knew how badly she craved this, it had been ages since a man had touched her.


    the fact that kyle wanted to fuck her in such a situation was questionable and she had only seen such scenarios in porn.


    she didn''t know such things happened in real life partly because justin was never a spontaneous man.


    this left a lot to be desired in her marriage but she never looked outside for the most part.


    cassandra couldn''t bring herself to admit it however kyle didn''t need her to respond.


    he took out his cock because it felt like it would fracture with the amount of pressure it exerted.


    "that is...!" cassandra could feel his veiny cock moving between her slit and the way it gushed and soaked in her juices in no time.


    "fuck, you''re so wet. you act modest but you''re a pervert," kyle whispered.


    cassandra tried to give him a response but kyle squeezed on her nipples to force milk out once again preventing words from leaving her lips.


    "ahhhgg...~!" cassandra whimpered before clasping her mouth shut.


    "you want him to find us, don''t you?" kyle whispered in her ears but cassandra shook her head to deny this.


    "we will see about that soon enough..." kyle said but the moment these words left his lips, his grip on her soft breasts was released.


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    cassandra was breathing heavily, it took everything in her not to moan like some sex-starved harlot.


    but she felt kyle''s hands around her pudgy waist.


    and this wasn''t him just feeling her up, with her already standing on her toes and everything in place for kyle to put it in.


    cassandra hadn''t handled anything this big before but that was what added to the excitement.


    "don''t tell me he is going to put it in!?" cassandra thought to herself before turning around.


    the look in kyle''s eyes, was like he was in a trance.


    "just the tip..." kyle whispered seductively before grabbing her waist firmly and pulling her


    "no-...~!" a soft moan escaped her lips because kyle already slipped in the head of his cock.


    cassandra''s knees went weak immediately.


    she had to remain on her toes because if her legs gave in, she would have to take more inches.


    there was no way that she would be able to cope with that without being caught.


    cassandra at that moment realized what kyle was doing. he was teasing her.


    kyle slid the head in and out.


    "i''m not done..." kyle said; he noticed that there was no one stopping them so there was a good chance that justin had left the apartment already or at least the room.


    this place was too cramped for kyle to fully act out his depravity and he kicked the wardrobe open.


    it was like he expected, justin was nowhere to be seen and with the sounds that cassandra made, it was safe to say he wasn''t in the house.


    kyle lifted her and put her on his shoulder, she was a big lady no doubt because he had some difficulty doing this even despite recently picking up working out.


    however, there was no doubt that this was what helped him to carry him.


    kyle dropped her on the bed and that was when cassandra came to it.


    "what are you doing? we cannot do this! not now!" cassandra barked.


    she was worried that her husband was lurking outside but kyle knew justin was no longer in the vicinity.


    he must not have appreciated her wasting his time but cassandra didn''t know that.


    she wasn''t aware how loud she was either or she wouldn''t be worrying about something so irrelevant.


    kyle looked at her on the bed, trying her best to stop him even though they had already crossed that line.


    kyle sighed, his cock was throbbing and cassandra stared at it, everything that they had just done hit her like a wave and in no time, she was soaked once again.


    cassandra didn''t need to be told, she looked away while spreading her legs.


    "so fucking cute..." kyle thought to himself but his legs were tired, the exercise he had done with aiysha was telling on him.


    this was why he sat on the couch in the room, stroking his cock with one hand and gesturing for her to come to him with the other.


    cassandra gulped, it looked bigger than she had thought, the fact that this thing was in her moments ago surprised her.


    "come now, don''t be shy," kyle said and cassandra was standing right in front of him before she knew it.


    "take off your top," kyle instructed her and she did just that, the way her breasts bounced all over the place the moment they left the blouse was sexy.


    he could still see remnants of the breast milk he had just squeezed out of her.


    she wanted to take off her skirt but kyle didn''t want that, he noticed that there was a mirror facing this chair.


    he wanted her in that dress, the pace at which he stroked his cock gradually came to a halt before he removed his hand from it altogether.


    "sit on it," kyle told her too, he had a good view.


    he could see how her ass bounced when she rode him through the mirror facing him directly.


    cassandra positioned herself and lowered herself slowly but kyle wasn''t having any of this.


    "i think you need a hand..." kyle said, grabbing her by the waist, and plunging her down allowing his entire length to feel the walls that would soon fill with his semen.


    he placed one of her breasts in his mouth, watching that ass bounce up and down his cock with cassandra moaning like a crazed woman.


    "i chose right," kyle thought to himself, filling his mouth with breastmilk.


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    a/n: it should have been me! sorry for dragging you all into a fantasy but hey, you''re also welcome!

 Chapter 175 Aiysha, Is That You? [18+]

    kyle emptied his balls into cassandra, he couldn''t believe how much he had released but she served her purpose.


    the taste of her breast milk lingered on his tongue as a perverted grin creased his face, he saw her passed out on the bed.


    but he had one thought on his mind: why wasn''t she added to his harem, and why was it so hard to get her emotionally attached?


    did her heart still belong to justin? that couldn''t be the case even though kyle knew this was a possibility regardless of how unlikely it seemed.


    kyle walked around her house and wondered why justin still had a key but judging from what he had said, this house wasn''t in her name.


    this meant that she had to move out eventually, but kyle didn''t like her relationship with her ex-husband, even if it was one he couldn''t control.


    they had a child together after all, and that could be considered the single greatest thing to come out of this dreaded marriage.


    kyle had taken steps to make sure justin ceased to be a factor as he knew how easy it was for past partners to resurrect feelings.


    he had no problems losing cassandra as there was no emotional attachment but there was a sense of pride when it came to it.


    kyle couldn''t fathom the thought that someone else would be able to take her from him.


    he knew he should leave before justin came back but his phone rang, it was a call from priscilla.


    kyle could finally think straight now that the accumulated lust had left his body even though he knew that aiysha having this effect on him was bad.


    it was getting worse and he needed a way to curb it before he did something stupid.


    "hello?" kyle answered the phone, not knowing how important this conversation could be because he thought of calling her back later.


    [[kyle? i hope i''m not calling at a bad time?]] priscilla asked but kyle knew that if she called him, it was because it had something to do with the case.


    "i''m free to talk. any new development on our friend?" kyle questioned, carefully walking towards the room to make sure cassandra was still asleep before shutting the door to make sure she couldn''t hear the conversation he was about to have.


    [[i do. i was able to get into contact with one of his clients and they faced something similar to what your friend is experiencing.]] cassandra informed him.


    "you got another person involved? why would you do that?" kyle didn''t like this because there was no telling who this person would inform.


    this might alert the judge that someone was onto him, kyle knew how cautious this man was so he couldn''t risk setting off any alarms. enjoy exclusive content from empire


    however, priscilla was no fool and he knew that she must have her reasons for this.


    he already had enough evidence to show that the judge collected bribes and finished this case.


    there was no evidence of justin handing out those bribes even though kyle knew they would find some should they dig deep enough.


    [[that is correct and i have a strong case against him. he is going down.]] priscilla informed kyle.


    "you''re a creamer?" kyle asked but cassandra was too busy moaning to give a coherent response.


    "d-don''t...!~" cassandra couldn''t complete her sentence because kyle''s hand wrapped around her mouth.


    "just shut up and take it all in~" kyle whispered in her eyes as his strokes became harder.


    this was how they spent the next couple of minutes because kyle wasn''t thinking about her this time. no, he was thinking about aiysha.


    -


    aiysha trained kyle but wondered why a man like him would be that attracted to her.


    she knew that some people couldn''t help themselves but unlike women, men didn''t have the liberty to hide it due to the raging boner that would manifest on them.


    aiysha was beginning to wonder what changed kyle''s mind even though she was surprised he lasted that long.


    it might not have looked impressive to him but she, who has been training people for years, knew how impressive it was for someone with that sort of body to last that long.


    she saw a few more clients for that day and just like she had told kyle, they were all women.


    aiysha sighed because she realized that jones might find this inappropriate should she tell him.


    the last thing she would want to do was put a rift in their relationship.


    the marriage already felt like it was on the verge of collapse and jones suddenly insecure.


    aiysha began to wonder if he was projecting if he was cheating on her once again.


    the truth was, she liked the attention she got from kyle even if she didn''t wish to admit it.


    there was something satisfying in knowing someone of that status found her arousing.


    a girl who didn''t grow up receiving attention but only looks of disgust and negative comments.


    she tried her best to be honest with her husband and even told him uncomfortable scenarios she had with clients.


    jones never seemed bothered about it and even laughed it off that he couldn''t blame them when she looked that good. this was why she dressed the way she did around others.


    jones also told her about his encounters with other women and how the interaction went.


    this was why the recent behaviour was strange, there had to be a reason this bothered him all of a sudden and that reason couldn''t be her.


    she was done for the day but wondered what kyle was up to, she didn''t know much about him but he was slowly beginning to grow on her.


    kyle didn''t know the version of her that was unattractive and even though she shouldn''t care how she would have been perceived by him, this was something that lingered at the back of her mind.


    aiysha wrapped up her day and returned home, they had plans to send their kids over to their grandparents so she and her husband could try and reconnect on a deeper level.

 Chapter 176 The Gathering Of The Elite.

    the days went by fast and before kyle knew it, the night he was supposed to attend the prestigious party was upon him.no?v(el)b\\jnn


    kyle knew this was the first step into the world of the rich and famous, there was no way he would risk not getting it right.


    jane was excited about it, cheering him on because she could tell kyle was tense.


    he had never attended such an event before, so he didn''t know how to act, but something told him that they wouldn''t be impressed by his wealth as he didn''t have the power that came with such status.


    however, this would also be a good way for him to see what that world looked like.


    kyle was nervous but jane helped calm his nerves somewhat.


    he hadn''t seen or spoken to cassandra since that day and spent most of his time here.


    kyle knew that a little distance would do both of them some good. he didn''t even ask where her kid was, but that wasn''t his concern.


    she was his mother so there was no doubt that he was somewhere safe regardless.


    kyle sighed because he still had a couple of hours to mentally prepare but if it was a costume party that meant that they wouldn''t be able to tell it was him.


    kyle knew it wasn''t a halloween party where they came in silly outfits but the opposite, it was sophisticated people that valued the power of anonymity.


    "is there anything i could do to help you relax?" jane questioned to which kyle nodded.


    "what can i do?" jane responded instantly, sounding anxious yet excited.


    "relax, i just want to cuddle,:: kyle said, gesturing for her to come to him.


    jane expected something a lot more difficult, men would usually require something perverse in a situation like this, wouldn''t they?


    jane didn''t mind because she liked cuddling with kyle but kyle made a request that made her even happier.


    "can i be the little spoon?" kyle requested and jane''s heart fluttered at this request.


    he kissed jane goodbye at the door before heading out and driving towards the venue.


    kyle was dressed in classy yet corporate clothing that brought out his figure and exaggerated his physique.


    kyle arrived shortly and his car was easily the cheapest in this compound, kyle expected this much but it was good.


    he learned something in life that regardless of a person''s status, they wouldn''t like for a newcomer to be perceived as wealthier than them.


    "never outshine the master," kyle muttered under his breath, making his way in.


    no one even spared him a look except a few women but this was solely because of his good looks.


    kyle was among the youngest people there so this was no surprise that even the married women took a double take.


    yuki was waiting for him outside already, handing him a mask, kyle could tell it was her because she informed him what she was wearing prior.


    "welcome sir! i''m glad you could make it," yuki greeted. she was wearing a cat-like mask but the mask she handed kyle was that of a demon.


    "hm... why this design?" kyle requested, putting it on because he noticed that no one else had it on. they all represented different animals except for the one kyle had on.


    there had to be a reason for this.


    "it is because this is your first time, it would allow everyone to know and excuse potential rule violations and bad etiquette," yuki pointed out.


    kyle sighed, he couldn''t say much about this but this was essentially putting a marker on him.


    he handed the man standing at the door the gold-plated invitation.


    the man stepped aside without much resistance allowing kyle and yuki to get in.


    this place was a different ball game altogether, kyle couldn''t believe how big and wealthy the people here were.


    they didn''t dress extravagantly but he could tell what they had on easily and could buy his car multiple times over.


    "wow! these people are rich, rich!" kyle thought to himself but before he could process his thought.

 Chapter 177 Power Tussle.

    kyle was approached by a man with a panda mask and instantly knew it was nakamura even without him speaking thanks to his body posture.


    kyle couldn''t believe that he had access to this place but the mask prevented him from identifying who was who.


    this meant that he didn''t have the opportunity to selectively pick out who he wished to talk to, forcing him to be social, hoping that whoever he spoke to was someone of note.


    better yet, he hoped that they would approach him and strike up a conversation because there was no way no one would speak to him if they sensed he was a new blood.


    nakamura took him under his wings and kyle gulped, the air in the room was intimidating.


    kyle began to understand how ella felt at the diner that night but it wasn''t as intense.


    kyle knew he was richer than most of them but they had an air of authority that he lacked despite his wealth.


    these people were on another level and nakamura led him to a table, this was a sophisticated gathering and wasn''t anything like he thought it would be.


    the music playing was classic, it had a slow and steady rhythm, not fit for dancing but enough to keep the atmosphere cherry.


    "i''m very happy you could come, kyle. forgive the masks, this is the only time wealthy people can come together without fear of being preyed on by the outside world," nakamura said but kyle knew this was bullshit.


    there had to be another reason why they wore these masks but as long as it wasn''t illegal, he was fine with it.


    "i see, that is an interesting concept. i have seen it a lot in movies but have never been in one. it feels a lot different," kyle pointed out, taking the tiniest of details into account.


    "you have a good eye..." nakamura said before leaning over to him.


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    "these people are heads of companies and corporations. the wealth in this room is beyond your imagination. i don''t think i need to tell you but you will be approached by a few people," nakamura pointed out, putting a thick cuban cigarette between his lips.


    "they will test you out and i have to say, the greatest mistake you can make would be to bow to them," nakamura pointed out, letting out a puff of smoke from his barely parted lips.


    in a sense, nakamura was taking a risk he didn''t need to but he knew kyle had what it took to strive in his world.


    kyle walked into the crowd to navigate his way to the bar at the corner of the room.


    it was strange, kyle couldn''t feel anyone''s eyes on him.


    he was like an invisible ghost that wished it still had a corporeal form and this contradicted the importance that nakamura put on it.


    kyle knew some people had seen him without his mask on and was aware that this was what he looked like under the mask.


    he sat at the bar but before he could order a drink, someone sat beside him.


    "a glass of d''amalfi limoncello supreme for my friend and me over here," a man said, kyle, could tell his race simply by the bass of his voice and the connotations of his words.


    it was an african-american but the way he was dressed made it impossible to see his skin complexion, he was one of the more flamboyant dressers telling kyle that he might belong to a certain group. that would go in hand as to why he just bought him a cup worth millions.


    this drink was easily over $44,000,000 and kyle knew this wasn''t a dick-measuring contest either considering that this was their first interaction.


    "wow! thank you so much," kyle showed his gratitude right away, he knew he had to remain humble but not harmless.


    "don''t mention it, i''m surprised that mr nakamura brought you here," the man got right to it.


    kyle didn''t want to get into whatever he might have with nakamura.


    "don''t you think it is polite to introduce yourself before you vent?" kyle asked and the man''s man clasped shut. he had just bought kyle a drink worth millions to show his social status and in turn, subconsciously subdue kyle but it had failed.


    "pardon?" the man was bamboozled and kyle could tell but kyle knew this was a good opportunity to break his ego. kyle handed the waiter his black card.


    "and drinks are on me..." kyle said right before walking away.


    there was no way that this man was anyone of importance if he chose to gossip like a woman behind nakamura''s back.

 Chapter 178 Eleanor II.

    Kyle felt refreshed putting that man in his place even though he didn''t owe Nakamura any loyalty. He knew that this man might very well be a test to see what kind of person he was.


    If Kyle threw Nakamura under the bus then there was no way that the others in this room could trust him.


    The man was more surprised that Kyle had that much money than he was being humbled.


    The fact that he had a black card meant that his finances were on another level.


    Kyle noticed that Nakamura was watching him across the room, almost like he was measuring him.


    "This is a test," Kyle thought to himself, the same way Nakamura was the one bringing him into this world, there was a chance that he did the same with others.


    There was no way he clawed his way to the top without help from others or having companions he could trust within this building.


    Kyle smiled inwardly, this was the kind of man Nakamura was and Kyle was willing to play his game.


    "That was good," A lady said beside Kyle, he was startled momentarily because he didn''t even notice her. If she was an assassin after his life, she would have taken his life before he could even register it.


    Kyle looked down at the much smaller lady but there was no way he could identify her but there was no doubt that she was watching him.


    Kyle smiled beneath his mask, he saw the dress she had on, it wasn''t like the rest of the women.


    Kyle could tell that whoever this was, she must be young, clearly below 30 but despite her slender frame, the cleavage popping out of her dress told him that this was a woman who was blessed by nature.


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    "Hahaha! Have you heard that? I''m embarrassed," Kyle tried to play it off.


    "You don''t need to pretend..." The lady said sternly.


    "What do you mean?" Kyle questioned.


    It spread among those that arrived much later but Kyle was glad that something like this was happening.


    Kyle quickly glanced at her hand and there was no ring, just as he expected.


    A cougar looking for a young chap to bend her over and screw her into the afterlife but Kyle was no grim reaper.


    "I can certainly tell," Kyle said softly but he knew he had to maintain an image because women talk.


    There was nothing wrong with being nice however he had to set a boundary with them.


    "I would have liked to personally see this but I''m taken," Kyle politely turned her down.


    But she knew that this meant nothing or that cheating wouldn''t be the norm in this generation.


    "I''m sure she wouldn''t mind you having friends, would she?" The older woman wasn''t relenting, she had on the mask of a tiger and Kyle found it ironic.


    "Trust me, I cannot be just friends with a woman as elegant as you," Kyle turned her down with a compliment.


    The older woman giggled, it has been a while since she met someone as good with words as Kyle because most men would have said yes.


    Men were hungry dogs that would bang anything that looked fit and that was what this woman embodied.


    "You jest!" The lady blurted but Kyle didn''t let her off the hook because he knew the rejection wasn''t complete. Kyle noticed the dress she had was something you would see in Bridgerton showing the class that her aura exuded.


    "I wish I was but you can understand why we can''t move past this, can''t you?" Kyle turned her down.


    She might be a cougar but respected Kyle''s decision because it turned her down without bruising her ego. If he had bruised her ego, this would have gone wayward so fast.


    "I''m Eleanor II," The lady introduced herself, it sounded fancy like she came from old money.


    "I''m Kyle the first," Kyle responded, taking her hand and planting a soft kiss on the back of it.


    "But you can call me Kyle,"

 Chapter 179 : The Girl In The Mask.

    The party went on with the beautiful music playing but Kyle noticed that no women were approaching him.


    He had spoken with Eleanor for a while and learned a lot about her.


    He got her phone number as well, she was not even from America.


    She was from England but there was no hint of an English accent.


    Kyle didn''t understand why no one else was approaching him, especially the women.


    All they did was watch him and the good thing about this was that he knew Eleanor must have had a role to play.


    Kyle was here to socialize and make as many connections as he could make.


    Luckily, he didn''t have to wait long because a white-haired man approached him.


    Kyle knew he had to compose himself because a man this advanced age must have seen a side to life that Kyle couldn''t comprehend.


    Kyle also noticed the whispers from others so whoever this man was must be important.


    "It has been a while since we have had a new face here," The man said, the aura he had was on another level.


    Kyle felt like he was standing in front of a final boss.


    Kyle cleared his throat but he noticed that Eleanor was right beside him.


    Kyle realized at that moment that if he screwed things up, he wouldn''t be here.


    What if he agreed to be her boy toy?


    He noticed Eleanor had her arm tucked in his, showing some sort of intimacy.


    "I''m honoured to be here," Kyle knew he had to remain humble because this man, there was something about him that set him apart from the others with the elephant mask planted on his face.


    He was short and somewhat fat, with a big belly.


    "I hear that you were brought here by Mr. Nakamura and my friend here told me you are a man of morals," The man pointed out.


    Kyle could tell these two weren''t platonic with a single glance.


    However, this must play a part in why they were having this conversation in the first place.


    "That is correct, sir and I''m honored to be here,


    I''m Kyle," Kyle introduced himself, stretching forth his hand for a handshake.


    The man was surprised that Kyle was making the first move.


    "I see, you don''t kiss ass for long. I like that," The man responded, taking Kyle''s hand but his grip was something Kyle didn''t anticipate.


    It felt like this man was about to fracture his hand but this was a firm handshake.


    It wasn''t some intimidating tactic whatsoever.


    "I''m a man of morals," Kyle repeated, emphasizing the word, morals.


    Eleanor and the man laughed, Kyle was witty and it showed


    Nakamura watched all of this unfold from a distance with a satisfied smile.


    "He''s good," Nakamura couldn''t contain his excitement, something that Yuki noticed.


    "I have never seen him this excited," Yuki thought to herself but she could understand why he was.


    Kyle knew he couldn''t let them feel intimidated.


    The fact that they had a different section for people less wealthy was a grim reminder.


    Kyle wasn''t going to test the order and instead, chose to play the comedian even though he did find this insulting.


    "Mr Nakamura wasn''t wrong, you do have a sense of humour," The man blurted out.


    "That''s how I got in..." Kyle thought to himself.


    Nakamura was the one that was responsible for this.


    "I''m afraid to say that I''m no comedian," Kyle concluded. It was strange that Nakamura introduced him this way but also recalled what he told him tonight.


    The room fell silent and Kyle realized that he had their attention.


    Kyle was tempted to take off his mask because it made no difference to him either way.


    They already knew his name and with their expected resources, it would be easy for them to find out who he is.


    However, before Kyle could let his intrusive thought win, a loud sound was heard at the back of the room prompting everyone''s heads to turn.


    A glass cup had fallen but Kyle noticed it was the same woman he had spoken to earlier.


    He could tell by the mask and the timing of this, it had to be intentional.


    She walked up to the stage and got a few side eyes but no one attempted to stop her.


    Kyle was visibly confused even though he was more surprised that she was in this section.


    She snatched the mic from Kyle and he could feel a Kanye West reference building up.


    However, now wasn''t the time because she had the floor. Kyle could tell they didn''t like her even the man beside him.


    "I''m sorry but I will be taking him," The lady said, grabbing him by the wrist and dragging him off stage.


    Kyle didn''t put up much resistance because he wanted out of the situation.


    This woman was his superhero but only if he knew who was behind that mask.


    -


    Ella was restless, she felt Jane slowly slipping away and she didn''t like it.


    She couldn''t complain either because she knew this would only make her look needy.


    She liked that Jane was focusing on herself and if Jane felt like Ella couldn''t handle herself.


    Jane would be there in a heartbeat and that was something that Ella couldn''t put her through.


    But she had a surprise text message and it was from Jane.


    Ella liked Calista but Jane was family.


    Jane was checking in on her and Ella dared not say she was lonely and tried her best to disguise it.


    But Jane invited her over to spend the night, Ella was glad but had no idea why she felt guilty.


    She felt like she had betrayed Jane but couldn''t place why.


    Was it her friendship with Calista? That had to be it or at least, that''s what Ella truly believed.


    Ella accepted right away and chose to spend the night with Jane where she planned to tell her all about Calista.

 Chapter 180 What A Bitch.

    The rest of the night didn''t go as planned because Kyle made fewer connections than he would have liked. If anything, he felt alienated when the girl with the mask came into the equation.


    She took him out of that section and returned to where Nakamura was, Kyle noticed the reception she got here was a lot more positive.


    These people didn''t know who she was in the real world, that was the irony.


    They only knew her by her mask because she never introduced herself but had the invitation.


    There was no way that the invitation couldn''t be gotten by accident as only top officials had it.


    Not everyone''s identity was known but that was fine, this party was where business could be concluded.


    The people that were in it for the business aspect couldn''t keep their identity hidden for they needed to dox themselves to whoever they were doing business with.


    Kyle looked at Nakamura with a sense of disgust, he was introduced as some sort of entertainment.


    This shaped the perspective of those in that room, Kyle couldn''t blame them for their preconceived notion of him.


    This limited what he could do in terms of business as they wouldn''t take him seriously but Kyle was glad he was able to get Eleanor''s number.


    He knew that she would be useful in his endeavor but who was this woman across the table from him?


    She hadn''t said a word to him and simply focused on the drink in front of her but there was an air of elegance around her.


    "Thanks for saving me," Kyle finally said but his tone was somewhat playful.


    "Save you? Oh honey, I don''t care about you. I just hate those old bags," The lady was quick to shoot down Kyle.


    She didn''t say another word after that but neither did Kyle, he just wanted to go home at this point. Five minutes went by and the lady finally broke the silence.


    "You know, it is rare for someone to get in at this time of the year," The lady pointed out.


    "Get in? You make it sound like this is some occultic organization," Kyle responded.


    "Occultic? That is a stupid thing to say but I''m not surprised that something like that is coming from the mouth of someone associated with that foreigner over there," The lady sounded irritated.


    "Wow! You''re an angry lady, aren''t you?" Kyle fired back but even with her foul mouth, she still had this elegance that he couldn''t explain.


    The lady didn''t give Kyle much of a response, the truth was that she never saw how he looked and only assumed he was good-looking because of the whispers of those who did see him.


    She had no interest in Kyle, if anything, it would be sex he was looking for because that''s what most men think of first when they see her.


    No one could blame them, she even made women confused about their sexuality.


    "Do you always talk so much?" The lady asked but Kyle was ready to let his act come to an end.


    "Are you always such a brat?" Kyle fired at her but the woman only sighed at this response.


    "A man with no class... What did I expect?" She looked down on Kyle and she wasn''t hiding it.


    She rolled her eyes in annoyance and just wanted him to keep his mouth shut.


    There was something strange, the closer Kyle got the better he could see the people there.


    "Isn''t that...!" Kyle wondered, he recognized the people standing there and it was both Nakamura and Yuki standing there.


    Kyle had no idea what was going on but this showed that Nakamura had dealings with her.


    "It went through?" Nakamura asked to which the lady nodded.


    "It did and as agreed, here is the sum of $250,000,000 in cash," The lady said, handing him the briefcase.


    Kyle felt uneasy because this entire thing felt shady and he wasn''t comfortable being a witness to something he had no idea about.


    "It was nice doing business with you," Nakamura said. Kyle knew at that moment that Nakamura hadn''t come to the party to have fun.


    It was all business for him and Kyle knew better but this only made him respect him all the more.


    "Well, that concludes our business," Nakamura said, he must have come here because he didn''t have any other way to reach her but here.


    This also meant that she was careful but Kyle''s highlight of the night remained that single older woman who seemed to be from royalty of some sort.


    "Can we leave now?" Kyle asked Nakamura, he was done with the party.


    "May I have him keep me company for the rest of the night?" The lady asked but Kyle raised his brow.


    Why the fuck was she talking like he was Nakamura''s employee?


    Wait, that was right, the weird man had introduced him as such so he knew where she got this misconception from.


    Nakamura had a lot of explaining to do but Kyle wasn''t about to question him here because Kyle knew that if Nakamura could get in here.


    He could open so many more doors for him and wasn''t about to screw up everything over something as small as this.


    "Mister Kyle is not an employee of Mr Nakamura but a partner," Yuki stepped in to clarify their relationship without Kyle having to ask.


    This maintained a tone of respect between himself and Nakamura.


    "I see, so you brought him here as entertainment because you knew that was the only way to skip the vetting process," The lady pointed out.


    Nakamura smiled at her, he knew that she was aware of who he was already, this was why he was known on a first-name basis.


    Unlike her, who was born from money and didn''t need to worry about multiplying it because it did itself. This was why she could keep her identity hidden, she didn''t need to seek people out.


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    "Hey strange man, I will give you $5,000,000 if you come with me," The lady tried to pay for his services.


    "Bitch please, let''s get out of here, Mr. Nakamura," Kyle said and the lady stood there, humbled that someone was this rude to her.


    "I apologize on his behalf," Nakamura said before leaving behind Kyle with Yuki walking behind him.

 Chapter 181 : The Dynamic Trio.

    Kyle had to speak with Nakamura and he knew that Kyle would need an explanation regarding what happened.


    Nakamura gave Yuki a nod to instruct her to provide them with some nonverbal room.


    "I know you have questions," Nakamura said, lowering his mask and tossing it away.


    "I do and I know you have the answers I''m looking for," Kyle responded sternly, looking him right in the eyes as he tossed his mask too.


    "You were a distraction, I knew a new face would have them rattled but I didn''t expect you to be accepted into the ranks of those arrogant pricks so whatever you did with Eleanor must have worked out in your favour," Nakamura informed him but Kyle wasn''t having it.


    "What do you mean, accepted? Why did you need a distraction in the first place," Kyle pressed on, leaning on the hood of his car.


    "You are not the first person I have brought here but for some reason, they all fall to Eleanor''s charm. You''re the first to resist it and this allowed me to know the kind of man you are," Nakamura said, pausing as he put his cigarette between his lips before lighting it and continuing the conversation.


    "I didn''t expect that man to personally meet though, that was a welcomed surprise but I needed you to keep them busy because I couldn''t be seen dealing with her," Nakamura was transparent but Kyle realized halfway through that he didn''t care about any of this.


    He didn''t want to know what they discussed or why he did what he did but this was a good chance to give a false show of trust.


    "You know what? You don''t need to tell me any more but don''t leave me in the dark next time or that will be the end of our partnership, is that understood?" Kyle was stern.


    Nakamura treated him like he was inferior and Kyle was going to bring an end to that.


    "Understood, it won''t happen again but aren''t you curious who the lady is? She seemed smitten with you," Nakamura tried to install a thought into his head but Kyle wasn''t having any of it.@@@@


    "Is that so?" Kyle said under his breath but the irritation in her voice was evident and this made Nakamura chuckle.


    "It has been fun Mr Nakamura but I must bid you farewell," Kyle said, it was a little after 1 AM but Kyle trusted his driving skills to make it home in one piece.


    He hated that things were getting complicated but Eleanor would be his key to get into the pearly gates of the rich.


    He knew her name so he could run his research on her but Kyle couldn''t believe how stuck up they were.


    He was glad that the night was over nonetheless and he could return home to Jane.


    -


    Jane welcomed Ella and they had the time of their life. Jane spoke to her about her relationship with Kyle and also how he told her he was in love with her.


    Ella couldn''t believe he said this, most men were hesitant to use these words because they knew it was a point of no return.


    But Jane was curious what Ella had been up to and Ella was hesitant to tell her about the new friend she made because she had no idea how Jane would react to such news.


    She informed Jane she had met someone but never disclosed anything else.


    More so, the fact that this new friend of hers was an actress but this was the night she chose to let it all out.


    "Jane, there is something I need to tell you," Ella began and the moment these words left her lips, Jane''s attention peaked.


    "What is it, Ella? Are you alright?" Jane was immediately concerned and this made Ella second guess if she should tell her or not.


    She was in his house, the last thing she could do was start making demands.


    Ella rolled her eyes in disgust before turning away but this was the reaction he was looking for.


    "How was it?" Jane was quick to ask the moment Kyle''s lips separated from hers.


    "It was exhausting, rich people are a pain in the ass, I tell you that," Kyle said to her.


    "You don''t have to tell me twice," Ella responded, taking a dig at Kyle.


    "That was a good one," Kyle praised but barely managed to contain his laughter.


    "What were you ladies gossiping about before I walked in?" Kyle asked but both of the ladies kept quiet.


    "It is girls'' talk," Jane said before pushing him to the room.


    "She''s more comfortable now," Kyle thought to himself but that was to be expected considering they were living together.


    The barrier that existed before was no longer there, this meant that she got to fully assimilate Kyle into her daily routine and vice-versa.


    -


    Calista had a relatively quiet day except for her time on the set. The movie was entering its final week but she found herself questioning a lot of things at this point in time.


    What if the movies didn''t do well? What would she do with her life then?


    That was a recurring thought in her head but it wasn''t like worrying about it would change anything.


    She didn''t know if this movie would do well or how it would be received by the public.


    What if this was her only chance to make a name for herself and she failed?


    Calista laughed at how her thoughts were grasping at a reality that wasn''t in existence... yet.


    She checked her phone and proceeded to scroll through social media, the mentions and tags she was getting previously had reduced drastically.


    This was a humbling moment, she felt like she was at the center of the universe for a few days but the spotlight had shifted to the next big thing.


    Calista was anxious but while scrolling through her messages, she remembered the person that had messaged her asking about Kyle.


    She responded a few days ago and was yet to receive a response which made her question the urgency of the message.


    It didn''t bother her either way but before she could put the phone down and call it a day.


    She got a new notification request, it was the same username but with different numerals this time.


    She inspected the other account and realized that the account was no longer in existence.


    "This feels fishy... I don''t like it one bit," Calista muttered under her breath. She had her orders from Kyle.


    She was going to do whatever it took to get this strange person''s identity.

 Chapter 182 Ghost From The...!

    Kyle had unknowingly interrupted something that could have caused more tension in his relationship, but this didn''t stop the ladies from having their fun.


    Jane slept in the parlour with Ella¡ªthere was no reason to leave her friend all alone. She wasn''t going to abandon her, and Kyle didn''t mind; he needed rest to sleep off the stress of the night.


    The evening hadn''t gone as he expected or wanted, and it came to an end soon after.


    Morning came, and Kyle was passed out on the bed. He woke up much later than usual, but no one had woken him up¡ªor at least, that''s what it seemed like, because Kyle was roused by a light smack on his legs.


    His eyes shot open, but it took a minute for him to make out who was standing in front of him. He had to wipe his eyes to clear his blurry vision, and to his surprise, he saw Ella¡ªbut she wasn''t in her usual clothes.


    She was wearing his shirt, and her breasts were stretching it out. Kyle wondered why she was wearing his clothes but quickly guessed that Jane must have had something to do with it.


    "Wake up," Ella said, staring directly at Kyle. Kyle could tell she was getting comfortable, but this was a little too comfortable for his liking.


    "What do you want? Get out," Kyle muttered, adjusting on the bed, hoping to drift back into sleep, but Ella wasn''t going to let that happen.


    Before Kyle could slip back into his peaceful slumber, he screamed in pain as Ella jumped on him with all her strength.


    "ARRRGGGHHH!" Kyle screamed at the top of his lungs.


    Jane was in the kitchen fixing breakfast when Kyle''s voice echoed through the walls. She sighed, already knowing who was responsible for the noise. Ella was like this when she became comfortable with someone, but Jane knew this was partly her fault.


    She had told Ella to check if Kyle was awake because breakfast was ready but had momentarily forgotten how close Ella and Kyle had become.


    "Here we are," Ella''s voice echoed behind Jane. She turned to see Ella holding Kyle by his singlet.


    "G-Good morning, Kyle," Jane greeted, but Kyle looked like he was over it by this point. Jane, however, had on an apron and a cute little dress.


    Kyle broke free from Ella''s tight grip and went to meet Jane.


    "Good morning, beautiful," Kyle murmured under his breath, hugging Jane tightly.


    "Are you sure that''s a good idea?" Jane asked.


    "It''s fine, I promise. I don''t know why, but I no longer hold any hate towards her," Ella said.


    Jane didn''t know what Ella had discussed with her sister during the hospital visit, but she did know that Cleopatra could have easily delivered the news over the phone. There had to be a reason she came in person.


    Despite this being for the best, it put a hold on Kyle''s plan. Going today was no longer in their hands.


    "Alright then, let me know what she says," Kyle replied, and Ella nodded.


    This was the summary of their morning as they had breakfast together soon after.


    However, shortly after breakfast, Kyle received a message from a familiar contact¡ªit was Calista.


    [[We need to talk... NOW!]] The message read, displaying a sense of urgency.


    [[What''s wrong?]] Kyle replied.


    [[It''s about the message. I found out who it is, and I think it''s best we speak in person.]] Calista responded. Kyle understood the importance of speaking in person for some matters.


    [[Fine, I''ll see you in an hour.]] Kyle typed.


    "Who are you texting, looking all serious?" Ella asked from across the room, but Kyle didn''t give her much of a response, knowing she was just trying to get a reaction out of him.


    -


    Calista had been speaking with the stranger all night and gathered some disturbing information.


    This person knew things about Kyle that they shouldn''t have known.


    Calista didn''t know how, but it was clear that this person knew Kyle on a personal level.


    That''s when they introduced themselves as his sister.

 Chapter 183 Past.

    Kyle met with Calista, knowing that she had the world''s attention right now.


    He knew better than to drive his car to see her; he didn''t want any unnecessary rumors to start.


    Kyle already had enough on his plate¡ªthis was the last thing he needed.


    They met at a hotel, one on the expensive side. This was strategic: it meant the staff were used to serving high-class guests and helped keep unwanted eyes off them.


    But of course, people still noticed Calista. She was gorgeous, and it was hard not to stare at someone so young yet so stunning.


    Kyle arrived and noticed that she was already there. Wasn''t it an unspoken rule for the man to arrive first?


    He checked the time and confirmed that he was indeed five minutes early.


    Calista''s dull expression lit up the moment she saw Kyle''s face, but she knew not to raise attention, so she remained seated.


    "Hey, you..." Kyle greeted softly, sitting across from her.


    It felt like it had been weeks since they last saw each other, but Calista knew she wasn''t allowed to be needy or she risked scaring him away.


    "Hi, Kyle, I''m glad you could make it," Calista responded, sliding a glass across the table.


    Kyle noticed there was something inside, but the lipstick around the edge told him she had already drunk from it.


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    "This is good," Kyle commented, and Calista could no longer keep her stoic act.


    "I know, right? I tried it and knew I had to save some for you," she responded.


    Calista gulped. Kyle had a way of humbling her, indirectly reminding her that she wasn''t the only one with access to his body. But he never clarified the relationship he had with the other woman.


    "Now, tell me why I''m here, or do you want to waste my time with more questions?" Kyle asked.


    Calista sighed. She knew she had deviated from the topic and needed to focus on the more important matter at hand.


    They didn''t begin the conversation right away because the waitress came to their table, subtly flirting with Kyle.


    Calista would have been bothered by this, but she knew it was how they earned tips.


    However, she found it disrespectful that the waitress would do so when he was in the company of a woman. Kyle didn''t pay her any attention.


    Calista then told him about her findings, going into detail about how the person stopped responding once they were introduced as his sister.


    She wasn''t aware Kyle had any family, so this came as a shock to her. For the first time since knowing Kyle, the look in his eyes wasn''t one of indifference, but genuine emotion.


    "What the fuck did you just say?" Kyle blurted out, but composed himself immediately.


    "That''s impossible..." Kyle muttered under his breath before looking at Calista.


    "I don''t have any siblings," Kyle said, but it sounded more like he was trying to convince himself than Calista.


    Calista knew this was bullshit. If it weren''t, he wouldn''t have reacted that way. This made her realize how little she actually knew about him.


    It was strange that she had established a deep emotional connection with a man she knew nothing about, but this was all part of human relationships¡ªsometimes, it''s a form of narcissism, where the other person simply makes you feel good, nothing more, nothing less.


    "I need to go," Kyle said. Calista wanted to stop him, but the look in his eyes sent shivers down her spine.


    "O-Okay," she said, the only words she could manage as Kyle walked out the door in haste.

 Chapter 184 Crashout?

    Calista had no idea what had just happened, but she wasn''t going to follow him to seek answers. If anything, Kyle needed his space now more than ever.


    She wondered what could have occurred between them but knew it wasn''t her place to butt in, especially if he didn''t wish to share.


    Calista was worried, but Kyle had given her permission to do what was needed to get the necessary information from her.


    "What was that?" Calista muttered under her breath, but the waitress brought her the bill.


    In any other situation, the lady would have felt like she had been sucker-punched by this, but Calista had no problem paying.


    She looked at the waitress, who had attempted to flirt with Kyle, and smirked.


    "I guess you flirted with the wrong person," Calista mocked, right before leaving without tipping.


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    She left the restaurant and felt good about it, but her actions could be justified because this waitress had attempted to flirt with Kyle.


    Calista tried to speak to the number once again to find out what she knew.


    The person was online but wasn''t responding.


    Calista looked visibly distressed because she wasn''t aware of what was going on.


    There was one thing everyone hated, and that was being left in the dark.


    [[Are you there!? I just spoke to Kyle! If you don''t respond, I''m blocking you!]] Calista was desperate, but whatever she did clearly worked because she got a response.


    [[Wait! Did you just say you spoke to Kyle!? Please, let us meet! I will explain everything to you.]] the message read.


    This was the problem: Calista knew that if she tried to meet up with this person, it would be without Kyle''s knowledge, and she was aware of the repercussions if things went south.


    She couldn''t reach out to Kyle for help, but Calista knew she had to take this step.


    This could be her way of offering Kyle the help he didn''t know he needed.


    Calista clenched her fist in frustration but made up her mind at that moment.


    [[Alright, but it will be under my terms. You have to come alone, and if I sense any funny business, I''m leaving!]] Calista agreed to the meeting.


    This was random because this person could be after her money, if anything. She didn''t believe the message at first and assumed it was a means to get close to her.


    But there was something about the way Kyle reacted that confirmed this wasn''t a scam.


    This person had him rattled, and Calista knew she would be putting herself at risk if she went alone. This was why the option of going with Lorenzo popped into her head.


    Lorenzo was fairly intimidating. There was no other person she could think of in this situation.


    She hoped that he would be available and called him right away.


    The call lasted a little over five minutes to get Lorenzo on board. He was happy to help her out, regardless of today being their day off.


    Kyle was able to reach her lawyer, Jessica, but she didn''t reveal the details of what had happened.


    Kyle didn''t want to call Cassandra because he knew that the emotionality of the situation would force him to pay her a visit.


    However, it was looking like he didn''t have a choice, but his phone rang¡ªit was Priscilla.


    She had called him back, and Kyle briefed her on the strange message from Cassandra.


    However, Priscilla sounded as clueless as he was because the judge hadn''t made any moves.


    [[Are you sure you have all the information down?]] Priscilla questioned, but Kyle wasn''t going to push himself any further than he needed to.


    "No, but it looks like I''ll have to go see her to find out exactly what happened," Kyle responded, but it felt strange.


    [[No. You cannot go. Now isn''t the time for that, I''m afraid. We need to find out exactly what is going on before we can do anything about it,]] Priscilla warned.


    "Can you handle it?" Kyle requested, and this surprised the lady at the other end because Kyle was so invested in her and the case.


    However, she didn''t care enough to ask about his reasons because this granted her more freedom to do her job.


    "Alright," she said before the conversation came to an end, but almost immediately after the call ended, another one came through.


    It was Cassandra. Kyle took a deep breath before answering the phone.


    [[Hello?]] Cassandra''s voice sounded shaky, and Kyle knew she had just finished crying.


    He pretended not to know what was going on; otherwise, it would make the situation worse, as she would think he was ignoring her¡ªwhich he was, but he couldn''t let her know for obvious reasons.


    "Is something wrong? Talk to me," Kyle asked, and this was when Cassandra bawled her eyes out.


    [[Justin has taken my son.]] Cassandra cried out, but Kyle was confused by what she meant by this.


    The boy might be in her custody, but unless the court said otherwise, she couldn''t keep him away from his father.


    "What do you mean he has been taken?" Kyle asked, with a confused frown across his brow.


    [[I can''t find him anywhere. The teachers said he was picked up from daycare by his father! This has never happened before, and I cannot reach anyone!]] Cassandra was hysterical.


    "What the fuck?" Kyle thought to himself, confused as to how this was a problem.


    It wasn''t like Justin would kidnap his son days before a trial that he was guaranteed to win.


    It didn''t work that way, and Kyle was aware that this might be her reading too much into things.


    "What did Jessica say?" Kyle asked, but all he heard was Cassandra sobbing uncontrollably.


    "Take a deep breath, Cassandra. I need you to be brave for me," Kyle''s voice was soft, and this allowed Cassandra to compose herself.


    [[I-I''m sorry, but Jessica told me it isn''t looking good and that Justin will win full custody if I don''t agree on shared custody.]] Cassandra complained.


    She didn''t mind sharing custody, in all honesty, but it was 70/30, meaning that Justin would get the majority.

 Chapter 185 Tasha.

    Things were getting complicated in Kyle''s personal life, and there was no telling what had happened with the family that adopted him. Either way, there was no doubt that tension was involved; otherwise, Kyle wouldn''t be acting this way.


    Kyle needed an escape more than ever and knew that temporarily leaving Los Angeles would do him some good. He needed to let off some steam, and the only way he knew how was through the gym.


    This was why the gym was at an all-time high in terms of membership; people had embraced it as an alternative for dealing with emotional pain or distress.


    Kyle needed an escape from his head because if this was true then this meant his past was something he couldn''t escape regardless of how far he ran.


    But how far could he truly run if he was planning to conquer the world, they would have found him sooner or later.


    Kyle didn''t make an appointment with Aiysha and didn''t care who trained him. He just needed to clear his head. He thought Cassandra was calling him to report something he didn''t know but was aware of the current situation. However, Kyle told her not to accept the deal. If she was going to do this, she should do it with all her might.


    Cassandra agreed because Kyle made it seem like everything would be alright, that nothing could go wrong at this point. He reassured her, and Cassandra scooped up every word he sent her over text after that call. She needed that validation, and Kyle fed into it. He needed that verdict to be given.


    If she folded, everything would be lost, but that upset him because it showed that Jessica wasn''t doing her job. She had given Cassandra false hope, but more importantly, the price they paid for her wasn''t being repaid by her inferior service.


    Kyle knew she had to be replaced, but the problem with this was that it would take a new lawyer time to acclimate to the case. Kyle knew Jessica wasn''t a good fit and knew he had to take drastic measures before the day of the trial.


    Kyle walked into the gym. It wasn''t too crowded, as most people were at work, but there were still quite a few people working out. Surrounded by trainers, Kyle didn''t pay attention to any of them. If it wasn''t Aiysha, he would rather work out by himself.


    This would help him let it out because there would be no routine. Kyle walked deeper into the gym and paid extra for one of the private rooms. Of course, it was available for an additional fee, and Kyle booked it for the rest of the day. He needed the privacy to let out his frustrations without limitation.


    Kyle was given a room, but he wondered if Aiysha was around. No, even if she were, it wouldn''t be a good idea to see her in this state.


    The moment Kyle entered the room, Aiysha came out of hers a second later with a female client. They were both drenched in sweat, showing that the client had kept up with Aiysha''s program.


    The gym employees saw Kyle and knew that Aiysha had a personal relationship with him, judging by how they communicated. The question was, would they inform her of Kyle''s arrival or give it no importance? That question was answered shortly.


    "It looks like you''ve secured another big fish," one of the workers commented.


    Aiysha raised a brow in confusion, as she had no idea what the worker was talking about.


    "I''m sorry, Kyle," Aiysha apologized for what was about to happen.


    Kyle stood in front of a boxing bag, pounding away at it relentlessly. His knuckles were sore. He heard a knock at the door, which interrupted his focus. Looking at his knuckles, he saw they were bruised.


    "What the fuck am I doing?" Kyle thought to himself. The adrenaline still coursed through his veins, so he wasn''t feeling the pain from his reckless actions.


    He took a deep breath before opening the door, only to see a short woman standing before him.


    "Um, can I help you?" Kyle asked, placing his hands behind his back to hide his bruised knuckles.


    "Boy, you should be asking if I can help you," Tasha said sassily, which rubbed Kyle the wrong way.


    He just stared at her. She was disturbing because the last thing he wanted right now was company.


    Kyle knew that this was Aiysha''s workplace, and he couldn''t risk causing trouble for her by being a difficult customer. He wanted to tell her to get out but knew he had to compose himself, as his emotions were the one thing he could control.


    "Ha! You''re right, but I''m sort of freestyling today," Kyle confessed, his demeanor shifting as if he weren''t angry anymore.


    The thing about his skill that allowed him to replicate everything he had seen meant he was a great actor when he needed to assume that role. All the movies he had watched helped him replicate facial expressions and body language perfectly. This made him an excellent deceiver, and he did it without even realizing how effective it was.


    Tasha saw the veins bulging from his arms and knew he must have been doing high-intensity workouts.


    "Oh my, it''s been a while since we''ve had someone as good-looking as you in here. That''s why I''m here¡ªjust to make sure you don''t need any help," Tasha said in a suggestive tone.


    She noticed the punching bag slowly swinging, realizing he was just using the equipment otherwise it would be still.


    "A boxer?" Tasha asked, making her way past him. As she did, she deliberately rubbed up against him.


    Kyle unwillingly felt her breasts against his body.


    If the roles were reversed, one would scream sexual assault at such an act. But Kyle already knew from the start what kind of person Tasha was. Kyle didn''t like this, if it was on a different day then there things might have been different but sex was the last thing on his mind right now.


    Kyle clenched his fist in anger but couldn''t let it show as he closed the door to ensure no one else could get in.

 Chapter 186 Behind That Door.

    Kyle was alone with Tasha, but it wasn''t something he needed at this point. He kept his hands hidden at all times, aware of what could happen if Tasha saw them. It would give her an excuse to overstay her welcome, and he had planned to tell her off nicely¡ªor ask for Aiysha.


    Tasha walked over to the punching bag and examined it carefully. Kyle wasn''t sure if there was still blood on it, but he felt an uneasy tension in the air. "You''re boxing without protection?" she asked, running her fingers along the bag. Kyle noticed that her fingers came into contact with blood, and his discomfort grew.


    "You must really want to get those demons out," Tasha remarked, a knowing look in her eyes. Kyle pretended to have no idea what she was talking about, trying to downplay the situation.


    "Demons?" Kyle repeated, offering an uncomfortable laugh. He couldn''t understand what was going on, but there was no way this woman knew what he was going through.


    "Only a man who is fighting something will punch a bag until his hands bleed," Tasha said confidently. She then showed him her finger, where a small crimson-red stain had formed at the tip. Kyle''s stomach churned as he wondered if she was trying to make some kind of connection or if she genuinely understood what was happening.


    "Ha, I guess I must''ve gotten carried away," Kyle said, attempting to brush off the seriousness of the situation, though his heart was racing now.


    Tasha started walking toward him, and Kyle felt increasingly uncomfortable. She was beautiful, and no man in their right mind would be able to turn her down if she was offering attention. She was gorgeous, and in theory, 99% of men would accept this kind of attention from a woman.


    Unlike women, who were used to receiving attention around the clock, men were often starved of it. It was a different kind of power, and Tasha knew how to wield it. But what she did next showed just how far she was willing to go. She stuck her finger in her mouth and licked it clean, completely disregarding the blood on it.


    "What are you doing?" Kyle asked, raising an eyebrow. She didn''t even know if he had any diseases, yet she was willing to do this without fear or hesitation.


    "I''m helping you clean up the mess you made," Tasha responded smoothly, standing inches away from him, looking up at him with a smile that revealed her dimples. She reached for his hands, which were hidden behind him, and took them in her much smaller hands.


    "Poor thing, you''re a mess," she said softly, but Kyle felt a shift. His anger had dissipated, replaced by emotions he didn''t want to acknowledge, emotions that seemed to be focused entirely on her.


    "There are other ways to let out your stress, you know?" Tasha suggested, leading him to a bench. He sat down, but Tasha soon let go of his hands and reached for a first aid kit beneath the bench.


    "You must have so much rage," she muttered before wrapping his hands in bandages, her fingers moving with a sense of purpose. Kyle couldn''t help but watch, even though his mind was racing.


    "Hm..." Kyle thought to himself, unsure whether he was intrigued or disturbed. Whatever this woman was doing seemed to work.


    "I could help you deal with it," Tasha said, her voice smooth, her eyes glinting with something Kyle couldn''t quite place. The thing was, she was subtle. Even if Kyle were recording the conversation, Tasha hadn''t said anything that could be considered inappropriate.


    "How do you plan on doing so?" Kyle asked, his voice betraying some curiosity, but as he spoke, Tasha slowly lifted his hands and placed his middle finger between her lips. She twirled her tongue around it before taking it fully in, making Kyle''s jaw tighten. He couldn''t believe what he was seeing.


    He knew that people like this existed in workplaces, those who did things to make extra money. It was the same with massages, and "happy endings"¡ªprostitution made legal. The idea of it all made Kyle uneasy. There was no telling what disease she might have, if she was so casual about taking people''s blood into her body.


    She removed his fingers and they were covered in her saliva.


    She wanted to knock, but she noticed that the door was slightly open.


    She had the option to open it quietly, without alerting him to her presence. This way, Kyle wouldn''t have time to compose himself or hide whatever he''d been doing with Tasha.


    Aiysha peeked through the crack in the door and saw that Kyle was nowhere to be seen. He must have gone to the bathroom.


    For reasons she didn''t fully understand, Aiysha stepped into the room without his consent to look around.


    "What the hell am I doing?" she wondered to herself. This was clearly inappropriate behavior, but she convinced herself she couldn''t let Kyle fall into Tasha''s clutches.


    Tasha wasn''t a good person, and Aiysha told herself she was only trying to protect him. She was at fault, though, because it was her fault Tasha had access to him in the first place.


    The shower was running, so Aiysha knew she had limited time. Time was ticking, and Kyle could come out at any moment.


    It didn''t take more than 10 seconds after Aiysha had arrived for Kyle to walk out of the bathroom.


    "The shower''s still on..." Aiysha thought to herself, quickly ducking out of sight as she watched Kyle head for the door.


    "I can''t have anyone walking in when I''m in the shower," Kyle muttered, locking the door from the inside.


    That option gave them complete control over their privacy with no worry of interruption.


    Kyle returned to the shower shortly after, but Aiysha stayed in the room.


    It was her only chance to find out what had happened between Kyle and Tasha.


    She looked around the room. Her eyes landed on the first aid kit, which had been pulled out. There was blood smeared on the boxing bag.


    Aiysha didn''t need to be a genius to put the pieces together.


    Kyle must have been boxing without protective gear and injured himself. Tasha must have offered to help clean the wound.


    Aiysha sighed in relief, but then she noticed she was standing right behind the bathroom door, which was left slightly ajar.


    The steam escaping from the crack in the door tempted her. It drew her in. Suddenly, temptation found her.

 Chapter 187 Aiysha And Kyle, Awkward.

    Aiysha had found herself in a precarious situation, and she knew that one mistake could potentially make or break her relationship with Kyle.


    Aiysha didn''t like the situation she was in but this meant that she must not be caught.


    If Kyle caught her, she might not be in trouble, as they could have a laugh about it.


    They have been in a lot more awkward situations, but there was no telling what kind of mood Kyle was in or how he felt about having his privacy violated.


    She peaked through the door but couldn''t see Kyle but this was because of the drawn curtains.


    However, she could tell that Kyle was behind them but through his silhouette, he wasn''t just standing still.


    She noticed that his hand was moving back and forth from his groin area.


    Aiysha instantly wondered if he was doing what she thought he was, which would be jerking off.


    However, this would mean that it was Tasha he was thinking of or at least that was what Aiysha thought considering she was the last woman he came into contact with.


    But the good news about this was that this meant nothing had happened with Tasha or he wouldn''t have this much sexual energy to begin with.


    But when Kyle''s hand left his cock, the size left her speechless, she couldn''t believe what she was seeing.


    She had only seen his bulge but seeing it out of trousers made it look bigger, she knew he was big but not this big.


    Aiysha gaped but quickly placed her hand over her mouth to prevent any sound from escaping.


    Kyle wasn''t jerking off, he was simply washing it and happened to get hard.


    But that was about it, he had no intention of relieving himself there, however Aiysha made a fatal mistake.


    She made contact with the door and it opened further, Kyle caught note of this and quickly jumped out of the shower but soap got into his eyes.


    "Who is there!?" Kyle shouted at the top of his lungs but he couldn''t see as he tried to wipe the soap out of his eyes.


    "Damn it! You peeping tom!" Kyle managed to get out of the bathroom and clean the soap out of his eyes even though his vision was temporarily blurry.


    Kyle saw the person at the door and grabbed them by the shoulder.


    "You aren''t getting away!" Kyle cussed out but Kyle thought this was Tasha.


    She was the only one who had reasons to come back in but the moment he turned her around.


    Even with his blurry eyes, he could tell it wasn''t Tasha right away, not to mention the difference in terms of their shoulders.


    Kyle''s eyes finally cleared up and saw Aiysha before him.


    "S-Surprise?" Aiysha stuttered, embarrassed by the situation she had put herself in.


    Kyle instantly realized that he was stark naked and Aiysha must have seen him in that state.


    "Or what? Is it so strange hearing your thoughts said by another person?" Kyle questioned.


    "I don''t have those thoughts, stop projecting," Aiysha responded but all Kyle did was smirk at the denial.


    "I will take you at your word. It is fine, you can leave. I won''t let anyone know what happened here today but you owe me... And I do intend on collecting," Kyle said.


    Aiysha hadn''t seen this side of him, it was like he was a different person from the one she knew.


    There was only one thing her instincts told her and that was to get away from him.


    "GYAHAHAHAHA!" Kyle burst out laughing, and the way he laughed startled her but she had never seen Kyle laugh.


    "Fucking hell! I felt bad at one point but I had to keep going because I wanted to see how far I could push you!" Kyle said, wiping the tears from his eyes.


    "You really are crazy! For a moment, I thought you wanted to ask me to show you my breasts so we could be even!" Aiysha was visibly relieved.


    They had a good laugh about the situation before Aiysha left that room but Kyle sat there as the smile on his face slowly receded. Kyle didn''t find this funny, it was an act but with his skill, Kyle had become the greatest actor to grace the earth overnight.


    Kyle had no doubt said something bizarre that came off as creepy, it was ultimately the truth.


    The truth that Aiysha needed to hear because the reason she was bothered with Tasha and Kyle wasn''t because she was protecting, it was because she was jealous.


    -


    Jane and Ella were glad to have Kyle in their life and were well aware that things would look up to them.


    Ella was surprised that Jane wasn''t asking for more from Kyle, if anything, it must be the reason why she was chosen.


    Jane was so content with her life despite Kyle having the wand to change it completely.


    Ella was on the verge of living her dream because there was nothing stopping her, she had a glimpse of the fame that awaited her.


    But this meant that her relationship with Calista could potentially help with her journey through stardom.


    Ella wanted to tell Jane but felt like the opportunity had passed even though she knew it was something she couldn''t keep away from her forever.


    They had other pressing matters right now and that was the situation with her family.


    Ella didn''t know how to approach this, she hadn''t been home in so long and didn''t know how things would be now that her parents were no more.


    Cleopatra wasn''t her biggest fan but the truth was, Cleopatra came to that hospital to not only deliver the news of her parents passing but prevent her from coming to the funeral because her very presence would disrupt it.


    "You weren''t a daughter to them when they were alive so there''s no point of acting like one now that they are gone. Do everyone a favour and stay away," These were the words that came out of her sister''s mouth.


    Ella knew her sister was right even though it came in the form of an attack but this was why she didn''t go.


    But Kyle had given her a different outlook and that was what she was going to abide by.


    And that was good because she had the go-ahead, she was going back home.

 Chapter 188 Touchdown!

    Kyle was informed about the plan to leave by Ella. She wanted to leave back to her apartment to pack her clothes but Kyle wasn''t having any of that.


    He informed her that there was no need for that because he could buy anything they needed.


    Kyle just wanted to get out of there, he needed this more than them.


    And his wish was granted because they were all ready to go in less than 30 minutes.


    It took approximately an hour for them to arrive at their location or at least, in the city.


    The scenery was different and Kyle could imagine how many spoiled rich kids grew up here.


    Kyle liked the air here, it was different from the one he had grown accustomed to.


    Ella and Jane were talking despite Jane sitting in the passenger seat.


    She was his passenger princess but Kyle noticed Ella had gotten tense as they got closer to their destination.


    "It is alright, you aren''t alone," Kyle said and Ella flashed a weak smile through the rearview mirror where their eyes met.


    "Besides, I want to see the kind of place you became this cringe emo edge lord," Kyle teased and this made her smile.


    Kyle''s eyes redirected to Jane and all he saw when his eyes settled on her was a loving woman.


    "Don''t look at me like that, you''re making me nervous," Kyle said but it was Jane who got flustered immediately.


    "So fucking cute!" Kyle thought to himself.


    He knew having Ella in the passenger seat would have been ideal because this would make it easier for her to give him direction.


    However, Kyle wanted Jane beside him as opposed to having Ella because he wanted her to feel special.


    "Are we almost there yet?" Kyle asked, it felt like they had been on the road forever.


    "Yes, we are," Ella said but Kyle realized that they were on a one-way road with a huge gate at the front.


    "The hell...?" Kyle thought to himself. At the end of that gate, multiple buildings made it look like a gated community.


    Jane had only been to Ella''s house once but she was very young so the perception she had of it as a kid didn''t do it justice whatsoever.


    Kyle''s jaws dropped, tilting his head back as he looked at Ella in disbelief.


    "Who the hell are you!?" Kyle asked in shock.


    He was even more astonished that she was fighting for her life when she had such wealth under her thumb.


    Or at least had, Kyle knew that the situation she found herself in when she was younger couldn''t be helped.


    Kyle realized the gigantic houses beside them were quarters for the staff, if anything he was looking at a building that rivalled the Whitehouse in size.


    But if it was only one person living here, it wouldn''t make sense to live in such a big house alone but who was he to tell the rich how to live their life?


    Kyle parked the car and before he knew it, a man sprung out of nowhere and offered to drive his car to the designated parking spot.


    Kyle accepted but not before opening the car door for both Jane and Ella because he thought that Ella was exiled from this household but it looked like there were people who held her in high regard despite that.


    This showed the kind of person she was if nothing else and Kyle wanted to show that he was treating her right so in turn, he would gain their favour.


    Kyle glanced over at Ella and saw the look on her face, he had only heard bad things about this place but she was nostalgic just being here again.


    Kyle knew she needed a moment to take it all in but wondered if her sister was around.


    They didn''t throw her out or refuse her entry, did this mean that they recognized her as some sort of authority in this household?


    "Are we going to go in?" Kyle asked with a raised brow and this brought Ella back from her nostalgic trance.


    "Don''t mind me! Follow me!" Ella said, dragging Jane by the hand as the two ladies entered the house, leaving Kyle behind.


    Kyle noticed the workers were on the younger side despite a few being older but at that age, what could they do?


    There was a chance that they filled in the role of a mentor, who else was best equipped to train the younger generation than those who spent their entire life here?


    Even though Ella remembered her parents hiring external workers so they could have an idea of how the outside world was.


    Kyle shrugged, walking past them and inside the house, a single step within told him of the insurmountable wealth that these people possessed.


    Every single thing here looked like they cost a fortune but Kyle had no idea where Ella or Jane were either.


    "A house you can get lost in, what insanity..." Kyle mumbled but heard a voice beside him.


    "Is there anything we can get for you, sir?" A man asked; he had on a white tuxedo with three maids behind him, waiting for Kyle to say what he wanted.


    "Nothing for now, thank you very much but I do have a question," Kyle said and the man gave him his full attention.


    "What will that be, sir?" The butler asked but Kyle looked over his shoulder to make sure neither Ella nor Jane was behind him.


    Once he confirmed he was in the clear, he proceeded with what he wished to ask the butler.


    "Is Ella''s sister around?" Kyle questioned but the butler shook his head to deny this.


    "I''m afraid Miss Cleopatra is not available but she will be joining us shortly," The man responded.


    Kyle was satisfied with this answer and caught a glimpse of the maids standing behind him but averted his gaze just as fast when he heard laughter in the next compartment.


    "Found you..." Kyle muttered under his breath in relief.


    "Women," Kyle whispered to himself with a quirky smile.

 Chapter 189 A Crack?

    Calista had made arrangements to meet with the strange woman who supposedly knew Kyle. She didn''t know how to process the situation because, ultimately, this was her betraying Kyle. That was why she hadn''t kept him in the loop¡ªthere was no telling what could happen if he knew. It could be the end of their relationship, but if she met the woman and nothing happened, there would be no need to tell Kyle, either way.


    Calista knew she had little to lose, but she was aware it had to be somewhere where she wasn''t well-known. The last thing she wanted was to be recognized and have pictures taken while she was with this person.


    She arrived at the location with Lorenzo, the first time they were meeting outside of work, which showed that Lorenzo was interested in deepening their bond outside of the office. This was understandable, as having a colleague in the industry could be helpful, but unlike her, Lorenzo wasn''t as famous, despite his good looks.


    "You look nervous," Lorenzo said, seated beside her as she watched the entrance of the restaurant with such intent.


    "I''m just worried, that''s all," Calista confessed, though Lorenzo didn''t know the gravity of the situation.


    "It will be fine, and if it isn''t, we''ll deal with it," Lorenzo reassured her, placing his hand on top of hers.


    Despite his sexuality, Calista was clearly uncomfortable and removed her hand from his.


    "I''ll be fine, but thank you for coming here with me," Calista said, appreciative.


    Lorenzo didn''t take it to heart, as everyone had their different boundaries. If anything, he liked that she reinforced hers, knowing not to do this again.@@@@


    "Anything for the famous Calista," Lorenzo said with a cheeky smile, but at that moment, someone walked into the restaurant.


    She looked like someone who didn''t belong. The way her head darted left and right anxiously, clearly searching for someone, was telling. The moment her eyes settled on Calista, she immediately walked out without confronting her.


    "What the hell?" Calista blurted out.


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    "Wait!" Calista shouted before dashing toward her, but this took Lorenzo off guard. He couldn''t catch up to her because he had to pay for what they had eaten.


    Calista made it outside, but the woman was nowhere to be seen. Calista clicked her tongue in frustration, realizing that the woman must have been frightened out of her mind seeing her with someone else. She had told her to come alone, but Calista hadn''t extended the same courtesy.


    "Fuck!" Calista cursed aloud, because she hadn''t gotten a clear view of the woman''s face either.


    This was a failure, at least for her, because the woman had only observed her from a distance. Her intention? Unknown.


    But one thing was certain, Calista had played right into her hands.


    A look at Ella''s face changed that perspective. She looked like she had heard the worst news of her life, her hands trembling as if she were phasing out of existence.


    "Woah! Calm down!" Kyle exclaimed, even Jane hadn''t noticed this as quickly as Kyle because her attention was still on the butler.


    "I-I''m fine," Ella tried to dismiss it, but her shaking only got worse. Kyle pulled her into an embrace.


    Jane watched this, not knowing what to do herself, but Kyle somehow managed to do it.


    "You aren''t alone. Don''t forget that... You don''t have to carry that burden alone anymore," Kyle said, and Ella''s trembling soon came to a halt.


    Jane looked at Kyle, and for the first time, felt jealousy because Kyle could do what she couldn''t. She had known Ella for so long, but Kyle was the one who learned how to comfort her.


    Jane just watched as Ella wrapped her arms around him without much hesitation.


    "What''s going on?" Jane thought to herself. She didn''t understand the feelings welling up inside her because this was something she had no problem with previously.


    "Are you good?" Kyle asked, and Ella nodded before letting go of him.


    Kyle looked at Jane, standing awkwardly, and realized she must be feeling left out. But he knew now wasn''t the time to be patronizing.


    "I''ll be right back," Ella said.


    "Do you want me to come with you?" Jane asked, making a conscious effort to still show up for her best friend.


    "No, I think it''s best if I do it alone. No, I have to do it alone," Ella said before leaving Jane and Kyle alone together.


    "Hey, come here," Kyle called over to Jane. He knew she wouldn''t want to be selfish and make the situation about her.


    Jane walked closer to him, and Kyle wrapped his arm around her waist.


    "We finally have some alone time, and I have to say, you look fucking stunning. I''m fighting everything in me not to kiss you," Kyle complimented her.


    Jane tried to look away to hide her flustered face, but Kyle wasn''t about to make it that easy. He leaned in and kissed her.


    This made her mind go blank, and she forgot about what she was worried about just a second ago. Kyle gave her the reassurance she didn''t know she needed.

 Chapter 190 I Know You!

    Kyle and Jane waited for Ella to be done with her sister, the interesting part about all of this was that they had access to the house.


    Their freedom wasn''t restricted and they could walk wherever they wanted which was strange considering they could easily be thieves.


    Trusting strangers to this degree was a foolish thing to do regardless of how you looked at it.


    However, Kyle suspected that they had cameras installed, which is why they could easily find Ella, but he needed to see her sister.


    "What kind of person is her sister?" Kyle casually asked Jane. She couldn''t blame him for being curious.


    "I don''t know how to say it but she is an intense person," Jane tried her hardest to be polite because the last thing she needed was for Kyle to have a negative impression.


    "Intense, huh? So a bitch?" Kyle asked and Jane almost choked on her saliva.


    She knew Kyle would get the message, but she wasn''t eager to say it herself.


    Jane had no interest in badmouthing her even though she disliked her for all the things she put Ella through but hate would be too hard a word.


    Everyone had their story and Jane was the type of lady who chose to see the good in people even though that person caused her friend unimaginable trauma.


    Ultimately, Ella was just a kid, and this was a result of bad parenting. Parents had to fill roles regardless of how busy they were, and they had failed at that.


    "Is something wrong?" Jane asked upon noticing Kyle''s silence but all Kyle did was smile at her.


    "Everything is fine, do you think we will meet her?" Kyle asked.


    "I think so, she would want to see us, wouldn''t she?" Jane asked.


    "I wouldn''t know silly, that is why I''m asking you," Kyle responded. Jane didn''t know what else to say but they heard a set of voices coming closer to them.


    This was no doubt Ella''s voice but she was talking to someone else that he presumed to be her sister.


    Ella first came into view but the beauty that came in right after made Kyle readjust his eyes.


    "Wait..." Kyle thought to himself, he knew that he had heard that voice somewhere before and there was no doubt that the lady before him was the exact same woman he saw at the party.


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    The body and every other measurement were identical, Kyle knew this with certainty due to his Total Recall.


    The woman''s eyes settled on him but Kyle knew she didn''t recognize him she didn''t care enough to allow him to stick in her head.


    "So who is this?" Cleopatra asked with a raised brow and this was his queue to introduce himself but Kyle realized that she knew his name.


    There was no way she wouldn''t put the pieces together if she heard that name.


    "You know what? I don''t care, how about you tell me when you''re bringing your servant with you next time, dear sister," Cleopatra said and this confirmed it.


    Calista had to make sure she was the only one here before dropping that call.


    "If you don''t mind, I helped myself to some water," The lady said but she wasn''t worried at all despite her having a phone in hand.


    "You are here..." Calista said, hanging up the phone but she kept her distance.


    "Well then, what do you want to know?" The lady asked with a smile on her face.


    -


    Aiysha was left in a position that left her vulnerable because this was one thing she knew she couldn''t tell her husband.


    Aiysha had a decision to make but she couldn''t push Kyle out of her mind.


    She didn''t know he was that big but this was something that made her nervous.


    Aiysha knew she couldn''t look at him the same either because that image was forever in her head.


    She remained in the gym and saw Tasha doing what she did best, she presented herself to the other male members like she was some sort of cargo.


    Aiysha didn''t know how she was comfortable doing such a thing but there was something that her relationship allowed.


    That was the freedom to explore, Aiysha knew she wasn''t necessarily cheating because the boyfriend was aware of these things.


    This was strange because it was something she didn''t see herself doing, Aiysha knew the moment she let another man touch her.


    It was over because the guilt would eat her up but that didn''t mean the thought didn''t cross her mind.


    "Girl! How do you know him!?" Tasha sprung out of nowhere.


    "Huh?" Aiysha was confused about what she meant because her presence had not only startled her but jumbled up her thoughts.


    "That man, I thought he was going to pin me to the wall when he shut the door on me!" Tasha was so shameless when it came to talking about these things but it made Aiysha uncomfortable talking about Kyle this way.


    "Hahaha, he has a girlfriend..." Aiysha warned Tasha.


    "Even better," Tasha licked her lips, Aiysha knew she might have made a mistake because Kyle was going to keep coming here which meant that Tasha would have her chance.


    "I felt it..." Tasha muttered under her breath, clasping her thighs shut.


    "I felt it pushed up against me... But I wanted him to shove it into me and have his way but he resisted," Tasha said with a tinge of disappointment.


    "I never knew white boys packed like that, he had the BWC," Tasha kept going and Aiysha was visualizing the experience that Tasha was describing, gulping in the process.


    "Are you alright?" Tasha asked and Aiysha quickly excused herself.


    "Y-You talk too much girl!" Aiysha said before rushing to the locker room, she had no idea what was going on with her but her body was responding in a way she didn''t want it to.

 Chapter 191 A Harmless Lie?

    Kyle met with Cleopatra but she didn''t recognize him and ignored his existence.


    She focused solely on Jane and Ella, speaking to them as they walked around the house.


    Kyle felt like a fourth wheel but didn''t mind this because his eyes were scouting the building carefully, retaining every single detail within.


    Ella and Jane were tense. They were scared of Cleopatra, but how could someone so small command such intimidation?


    "Cleo, where are Mom and Dad?" Ella asked the all-important question, but Cleopatra stopped in her tracks.


    "They are dead, you might have forgotten seeing as you missed their funeral," Cleopatra mocked her.


    Kyle noticed that Ella didn''t speak out of line and despite Cleopatra being a bitch, Ella was docile around her older sister.


    "Of course you would. The daughter who couldn''t bear the shame, so she ran away like a coward," Cleopatra said, and Kyle noticed that neither Ella nor Jane was saying anything to her.


    He expected the woman to be a lot more level-headed but she was a rude lady. Kyle didn''t care much about Ella being insulted because this was her family.


    If she chose to be verbally abused, it was on her because she was a grown woman who was accountable for her actions.


    Kyle knew trauma had a role to play but for how long could one blame trauma for their unwillingness to overcome it?


    That was her responsibility, this was her journey and Kyle wasn''t going to intervene.


    The only reason he would was if this woman dared to insult Jane.


    He would have no choice but to step in and put an immediate stop to it.


    "Jane, why do you follow her around?" Cleopatra asked and Kyle''s eyes glared at her.


    "You must be just as use-!" Cleopatra was interrupted.


    "That is enough," Kyle said, this shocked the women because they had told Kyle to not react to her.


    "What did you just say?" Cleopatra asked but Kyle made sure to alter his voice slightly so he wouldn''t sound the same.


    If it did, there was a chance that she would recognize who he was and that was something that Kyle couldn''t risk.


    In truth, there was always that 1% that Cleopatra wasn''t who he thought she was even though that was unlikely but not impossible.


    Kyle kept that possibility at the back of his mind and knew he had to show this woman, whoever she was, that she had to watch her mouth.


    "For someone that speaks so much, I would think your ears would work just as well as your mouth," Kyle said, stepping in front of both Ella and Jane.


    "I don''t know you but I will not allow you to disrespect these two any further. If that is what you wish to do, we will leave," Kyle said.


    This meant that she wasn''t certain herself if this was true or false but what had Ella''s attention was the fact that her parents had left something for her.


    "What?" Ella blurted out involuntarily because Cleopatra had told her something different when they met at the hospital.


    She was certain her parents wouldn''t want her to be at their funeral but this would explain why Cleopatra let her in.


    It wasn''t because she suddenly had a heart but rather, due to this which made a lot more sense.


    "That is right, follow me," Cleopatra said and Ella was reluctant because she didn''t know what her sister was up to.


    "Only you, if I may add," Cleopatra reinforced, looking at Kyle with disgust.


    Kyle sighed as he removed his hand from her waist to allow her to go with her sister.


    Cleopatra had her eyes on him before looking at Jane and right then, a grin creased her face as if she had discovered something. However, this was an act that escaped Kyle''s gaze because his attention shifted from Ella to Jane for a split second.


    -


    Calista was with a strange woman in her house claiming to be Kyle''s sister.


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    Calista hosted and realized how she would have been in trouble if this was anyone else.


    The fact that she was followed already made this a dangerous situation because she now knew where she lived.


    "I''m sorry for my manner of approach earlier. It is just that I knew if I met you there, I had no other means to reach you," The lady said but Calista didn''t think much of this because it was an opportunity to get to know Kyle through her.


    "I understand, you must have been worried about Kyle if you were willing to go to such lengths but how do I know what you''re saying is true?" Calista questioned with a raised brow.


    The lady reached for her purse and rummaged through it but Calista was on guard because she had no idea what it was she was looking for.


    She had stalked her already, broken into her home so there was no telling what she was capable of. Calista was endangering herself but it was a risk she hoped was worth it.


    "Here," The lady said, handing her a photograph.


    Calista kept an eye on her as she carefully looked at the picture but her jaws dropped the moment she saw who was in it.


    It was Kyle, there was no doubt that this was him but there was something off-putting about the look in his eyes. Calista looked in them but saw no one, they were empty, very similar to the man she met that day.


    "Do you need any more evidence?" The lady asked but Calista was hesitant, returning the picture.


    "What is your name?" Calista asked hesitantly only for the lady to smile as she said.


    "Kelly,"

 Chapter 192 A Night To Forget?

    Ella was alone with Cleopatra, and she noticed her sister''s demeanor had changed despite Cleopatra''s best attempts to hide it. She led her into a room that their parents had kept off-limits to them as kids. They weren''t allowed anywhere near it, so it wasn''t an exaggeration to say that Ella had never been in it. This was because she left the house at an early age and had never been considered part of the family. Naturally, they allowed Cleopatra in once they deemed her old enough to handle herself in such a situation.


    She was the heir to everything they had worked so hard in life for but it was a pity that they didn''t live long enough to see Cleopatra extend their bloodline with a husband and a child.


    "Something is wrong," Ella thought to herself as she noticed little jars scattered around the room with names attached. She could barely make out the names because the room was barely illuminated, but she noticed that the air in here was chilly. For an average citizen, this would run their bills through the roof, but not to Cleopatra. Money was the last thing on her mind because she had enough to last multiple lifetimes.


    However, this was a room where her family line for centuries had been cremated and kept inside but Ella was oblivious to this fact.


    "Here it is..." Cleopatra said. Ella could hear her voice crack slightly, but her older sister never once turned to look at her. Ella stepped forward and noticed her parents'' names on two separate jars. The anger she carried toward them melted at that very moment. She had thought they were buried, but it looked like they were cremated.@@@@


    "They wanted you to come, but only of your own volition," Cleopatra said, the crack in her voice becoming more prominent. Ella just stood there, paralyzed. Seeing a huge tombstone would have been better than this because it meant they were within arm''s reach.


    "B-But you said...! YOU SAID-!" Ella nearly lost her temper, expecting Cleopatra to shoot her down with her usual condescending tone.


    "I know what I said, but I had to do that to make sure you weren''t just coming because they had passed, but because you wanted to," Cleopatra confessed, though this wasn''t an excuse for her selfish act.


    "Here," Cleopatra handed her an envelope, but Ella was trembling so hard that it was hard to grab it.


    "You''re allowed to hate me in their stead, Ella," Cleopatra said before placing the paper in her hand and taking a step back.


    "You have no right... You have no fucking right to say that! It isn''t fair!" Ella barked, but Cleopatra didn''t react. She knew Ella had years of resentment that she needed to let out. Cleopatra gestured for her to open the letter in her hand, but Ella was hesitant because she didn''t know what awaited her.


    Ella didn''t know this situation would affect her so deeply. She thought she was over it, but everything came rushing to the surface. She had been the black sheep for so long that she nearly lost herself in that image. If she didn''t have Jane, it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say she would have died long ago due to her addiction to drugs. This family ruined her. Whatever was in that letter was a little too late, but Ella couldn''t help herself; she had to see the last words her parents spoke to her. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire


    Ella was left with eyes filled with tears. She forgot how abusive Cleopatra could be because she wasn''t a woman scared of using physical violence. This was a trait that Ella unknowingly inherited from her older sister. Cleopatra had shown the same willingness to hurt others growing up, even though she lacked the proper skills. Unlike her, Cleopatra was trained in hand-to-hand combat.


    -


    Kyle and Jane were outside, wondering why it was taking so long for Ella to come out, but they didn''t have to wait long because Cleopatra soon came out. It didn''t take even thirty seconds before Ella followed suit, and it was obvious to anyone with two eyes that Ella was out of it.


    Cleopatra made sure not to leave any bruises on her younger sister, not because she was scared, but simply because she didn''t know anything about the man she had brought. If he was truly her boyfriend, this little test of hers would confirm that.


    Cleopatra could tell with a single glance that Jane was interested in Kyle. She didn''t know if this was a love triangle, but she knew it was an opportunity to test just how strong their friendship was. There was no friendship stronger than human desire, and right now, she found a chance to take away the one thing that kept her sister sane.


    Ella came out wearing a smile. Kyle and Jane knew not to ask what went on inside. Ella told them they would be spending the night but didn''t go into details of how the night would unfold. Jane already felt uneasy during that embrace, but it wasn''t because she didn''t trust them. No, it was because Kyle was filling roles in Ella''s life that had always been hers to fill for so long.


    "Stay together in one room?" Jane asked, but Kyle could tell she was uncomfortable.


    "That is ridiculous... What will this prove?" Kyle asked, but he could tell Ella had given this some thought already.


    "W-We don''t have to do it," Ella muttered, but this was the first divide in their relationship. There were so many ways this could go south, but Kyle trusted himself enough to know that nothing would happen. It was Ella, after all. He must not stick his cock into every woman he came across, and Ella was off-limits.


    What bothered him was Cleopatra choosing to stay here. Kyle couldn''t help but wonder about her motives for offering such an invitation.


    "It is fine. You can spend the night with Kyle," Jane said, extending her trust to both of them. This wasn''t about her, after all, and they wouldn''t get this opportunity again to rub Cleopatra''s face in it.


    "Thank you so much, Jane! I owe you both big time!" Ella said, but the tension had begun to build.

 Chapter 193 Cleopatras Evil Plan.

    The arrangements were made, and time was the only condition yet to be met. It was also the one thing that passed by so quickly that one would think Cleopatra had access to a time machine.


    They ate to their heart''s content; some of the best chefs were here, and the fact that this was a place Cleopatra rarely stayed in made it special. This meant they had the house to themselves, but they remained professional even without her to command or instruct them. This showed discipline, as there was still authority present in the house. However, they didn''t wear fancy clothes.


    "It''s time," Ella said at the table. They hadn''t seen her sister since their earlier conversation, but judging by the parked car, they knew she was around¡ªunless she had taken one of the numerous cars she had available.


    "Jane, are you sure you''re fine with this?" Kyle asked, making sure. Jane nodded to confirm.


    "I am," Jane responded, but this time, her body language showed that she wasn''t just saying it to help her friend. She had had time to process it and was becoming more accepting of the situation. After all, these were the same two people who had gone on a date before, and nothing had happened. What was the difference now? Even if it meant she would be sleeping alone.


    "Then it''s decided," Kyle said with an exhausted sigh, wondering how he had gotten himself into this mess. He should have kept his mouth shut. If he had, he wouldn''t have been dragged into their family drama. But he also had to stand up for Jane. He couldn''t allow her to be disrespected in his presence because he knew how sensitive she was about such things.


    "I''ll escort you to your room to make sure everything is all right in there. Ella, wait for me here, or I might get lost," Kyle said.


    Jane knew this would inconvenience Kyle and didn''t want to make the situation any worse.


    "I-I''m fine¡ª!" Jane was interrupted by Kyle, his voice stern.


    "I wasn''t asking for permission."


    Jane''s mouth immediately clamped shut, but a smile crept onto her face because Kyle had reminded her that she came first with this action.


    Ella watched on, not understanding why she was nervous, but she knew she was going to spend the night with Kyle. She hadn''t shared a room with him for so long, even though she knew they wouldn''t be sleeping in the same bed.@@@@


    -


    Kyle escorted Jane, keeping the fact that he had met Cleopatra to himself. No one knew about it because he knew it could complicate things. He also knew it was none of their business¡ªhe had to keep his work and personal life separate.


    Kyle had to tell himself that he might be mistaken. This was the lie he told himself. He looked at Jane, and she looked at the ground. He instantly knew that he would rather be spending the night with her.


    "I''m sorry about this," Kyle apologized. The way she looked at him in response told him that she wasn''t expecting such an apology.


    "It''s fine," Jane muttered, but Kyle wasn''t going to accept that.


    "It isn''t. I didn''t consider how you would feel about this. It was a selfish decision on my part, but I couldn''t listen to her speak poorly of you. I don''t care if she''s the Queen of England," Kyle said, and Jane couldn''t contain her smile. It was so wide that it seemed her cheeks might burst from it.


    "The house... does it have cameras?" Kyle asked in a hushed voice.


    "No, not that I remember. My parents valued privacy above all," Ella responded.


    "You think we''re being watched?" Ella asked, but if that was the case, if there were truly no cameras, it would nullify Kyle''s earlier theory.


    "Are you sure?" Kyle asked, but Ella hesitated before responding.


    "A lot of things could have changed over the years, so I wouldn''t rule it out," Ella said.


    "I guess you''ll need to be prime Angelina Jolie tonight because we need to sell this," Kyle said. Ella wondered what he meant, though she didn''t say it out loud.


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    "You''re so weird," Ella teased, but Kyle rolled his eyes in irritation.


    "Hey, is that any way to talk to your boyfriend?" Kyle asked, which was enough to diffuse the awkward tension between them.


    "Very funny," Ella said, but Kyle realized that this wasn''t a big deal in the grand scheme of things.


    "Think of it this way: You get to enjoy a fraction of what Jane enjoys every day," Kyle boasted, but Ella only rolled her eyes in response.


    She knew Kyle was cocky, but she also couldn''t deny that she was curious about experiencing even a fraction of how he treated Jane. It wasn''t because she was envious or wished she were the one Kyle was dating, but simply out of curiosity.


    They arrived at their door, and Kyle was surprised not only by how big it was but also by the setting. There was a sweet scent in the air.


    "It looks like your sister made sure to set the mood," Kyle said with a sigh, but he couldn''t deny her exquisite taste in candles because the scent was appealing.


    Kyle sat on the corner couch, subtly observing the room to see if he could spot any cameras.


    "I''ll take the couch. You''re welcome," Kyle said, but Ella snickered.


    "You act like such an old man," Ella said before lying on the bed. What neither of them knew was that the candle in the room served as an aphrodisiac.


    This was something that Kyle recognized a little too late because it didn''t take long for the effects to start showing.

 Chapter 194 Run In With the...!? [FIXED!]

    Ella and Kyle were trapped in a room but that wasn''t the worst-case scenario unfortunately because the candles in the room were having their effects.


    "This feeling..." Kyle thought, his eyes shooting open as he quickly sprung to his feet to search for the candle.


    "What is wrong with you?" Ella questioned, Kyle realized that she wasn''t aware of what was happening and knew it was best to keep it that way because any conversation of sex or that nature was sure to put ideas in her mind.


    Kyle couldn''t have that as he knew how little it took to shape a person''s subconscious.


    "Nothing, can you help me find the candles? I don''t like the smell," Kyle pointed out.


    Ella found this behaviour strange as he had no reason to sound so serious.


    Ella sighed as she got up to her feet but felt a little light-headed, almost stumbling.


    Kyle had to act quickly to prevent her from falling but he inadvertently groped her breasts.


    Kyle''s hands sunk in, they were like quicksand.


    "Mmmph!~" Ella inadvertently let out a moan.


    "Fuck!" Kyle thought to himself, removing his hands from her breasts but at this moment, he knew the effects of the candles were already in effect.


    Ella looked confused as to why he made that sound but Kyle kissed his teeth.


    He needed to put it out before it had a greater effect and managed to locate the candle soon after, much to his relief.


    Kyle put it out before instructing her to open the windows, Ella was still embarrassed by what had happened but Kyle already moved past it.


    "Ella! I need you to focus!" Kyle almost screamed at her and luckily, this was enough to snap her back to reality.


    Kyle planned to tell her what was going on because it would help her feel less guilty of being aroused.


    Ella opened up the window to allow the candles to leave the room.


    "It was the candles, wasn''t it?" Ella picked up on it without Kyle informing her.


    Kyle gave her a confirming nod before taking a deep breath.


    "I never knew I would say this but your sister might be a sociopath," Kyle said, sitting back on the couch. Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire


    "Tell me about it," Ella muttered with a giggle but she could not push what had happened out of her head.


    It has been ages since anyone has touched her in that way and even if it was an accident, Kyle did grope her breasts.


    "It would be weird if there was a camera waiting to record us in case we did have sex to sell it on the black web," Kyle joked but this was a joke to remind Ella that nothing could happen regardless of how their body craved it.


    This story would give yet another reason to keep themselves but Kyle underestimated the situation, not everyone had control over their urges and the aphrodisiac that Cleopatra used was anything but cheap.


    Kyle was used to lust, he had gotten it out of his system recently as well but if he needed to, he could always leave the room if he needed to so he wasn''t too pressed about the situation.


    "You say the weirdest things!" Ella said but Kyle knew she remained standing.


    "Are you good?" Kyle asked but Ella nodded to assure him that she was fine.@@@@


    He thought that it would be easy with money but money would give him more enemies than friends.


    Nakamura was an example of that, he was using Kyle but if he knew how rich Kyle was, he would have taken a different approach.


    This would allow him to know who Nakamura truly was behind the mask.


    He noticed that there were no more maids or any workers active as well, they had the building to themselves.


    Kyle wondered if Cleopatra was here and if she was, was she in some control room just watching them like some deranged sociopath?


    He wouldn''t put that above her but it wouldn''t hurt to snoop around places he couldn''t explore on their earlier tour.


    "Hm, I wonder what she was thinking..." Kyle thought to himself but he found himself standing right in front of a gigantic door.


    "This is a bad idea..." Kyle was conflicted about what to do at this point but knew it would be best to head back to the room but that wouldn''t do.


    He had to let Cleopatra know she couldn''t have her way because it was weird that she would attempt to initiate intimacy between him and her sister.


    If he had sex with Ella and she happened to catch it on camera, going by his earlier theory, she would have all she needed to destroy his relationship not only with both of the women but also isolate Ella from Jane.


    This way, there would be no one to save Ella should she relapse and if this was Cleopatra''s plan, that was nothing short of evil.


    She might as well put a gun to her younger sister''s head and pull the trigger herself if this was the path she wished for her.


    Kyle pushed the door open and it looked like he had just stepped into a custom museum.


    It had all sorts of antiques that easily tallied over a few hundred million to a billion.


    "How rich are these fucking people?" Kyle wondered to himself and to think that Ella wasn''t getting anything rubbed him the wrong way.


    Kyle already had a plan in mind but before he could think of a plan to overthrow the evil empress, he saw something that all but confirmed his doubt.


    The same mask she had worn to that party was hung on the wall, Kyle walked towards it.


    "So it was her..." Kyle muttered but he heard the door shut behind him soon after.


    Kyle immediately turned around to see Cleopatra standing right there.


    "It looks like we have an imposter..." Cleopatra said but Kyle noticed what she was dressed in.


    She had on a sexy black lingerie that exposed her body, a body built for the male gaze.


    "... Or should I say, Kyle," Cleopatra added.


    "Fuck!" Kyle thought to himself because, at that moment, he knew this might be a problem.


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    A/N: Illustration on discord!

 Chapter 195 Cleopatra Dominates! [18+]

    Kyle knew he had to maintain his cool, he couldn''t do anything that would expose him.


    "What are you talking about?" Kyle asked with a confused expression, trying his best to tap into the best actor of all time.


    "Your height, your voice and even the way you walk. Did you think I wouldn''t notice?" Cleopatra asked with a sinister smirk on her face.


    Kyle''s eyes looked away momentarily and got a good look at her body, he gulped silently before returning his attention to her face.


    She must have seen him show interest in the mask out of every other thing in the room which was strange in itself.


    "Fuck, so she WAS paying attention," Kyle noted to himself but had to find a way to get out of this situation without leaving.


    "I will just return to my room, I want no problems," Kyle dismissed her.


    "You want no problem? I think it is too late for that. I don''t know what your motive is or if Nakamura sent you to get to me through my sister but this isn''t going to go your way," Cleopatra threatened.


    Of course, Kyle realized that this was a lot more complex due to them having already met once and with the kind of man Nakamura was, it was no wonder she did what she did.


    Was Kyle here truly as her sister''s partner or did Nakamura send him?


    However, that would mean Nakamura knew who she was, which should be impossible.


    Cleopatra had to find out what Kyle knew but more importantly, had to get him on her side if she was going to sway him.


    Kyle heaved a frustrated sigh, he knew there was nothing she could do to stop him physically but before he could take the necessary steps to leave the room.


    Cleopatra closed the distance between them, standing right in front of him.


    "A lowly thief, aren''t you? I knew you were up to no good but this is a low for you. If you need money so bad, get on your knees," Cleopatra commanded but this was where she lost Kyle.


    Kyle couldn''t contain his laughter, she was trying to assert some sort of dominance over him.


    "What a fragile ego... Now get the fuck out of my way," Kyle said before trying to push past her but he was light-headed. Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Huh?" Kyle thought to himself before noticing his balance was off despite the soles of his feet being planted firmly on the ground.


    "W-What the fuck have you done?" Kyle asked but Cleopatra had a smirk on her face.@@@@


    Kyle stumbled but he had to find support, he managed to grab onto a table where an item rested.


    "Did you think I didn''t have a plan B?" Cleopatra asked but this gave her the upper hand because Kyle was weakened.


    He couldn''t overpower her despite still being conscious.


    "The fact that you are out here when your body should be burning with lust tells me you must have figured it out," Cleopatra said, running her fingers down his chest.


    She began to move her foot up and down, Kyle lay on the ground like some pathetic loser as she had her way with him.


    "Awww, do you want to cum?" Cleopatra said with a giggle, precum was all over the place with his cock throbbing aggressively.


    Cleopatra proceeded to remove her panties and shove them into his mouth to gag him.


    "This was where all men belong, beneath my feet," Cleopatra said but Kyle was on the verge of giving up.


    This woman had a problem with men and he was on the receiving end of that hate.


    Cleopatra took a deep breath, realizing Kyle had made a mess of her socks that ran along her luscious thighs.


    "System, come on! Do something!" Kyle pleaded with his system, the humiliation was getting to him but as he expected, he got nothing in return.


    All he felt was the heavenly sensation given to him by this cunt standing over him.


    Kyle was unaware that footjobs could feel this good to begin with but now wasn''t the time to admire her technique.


    "You''re a naughty boy, is this the cock my sister gets to experience?" Cleopatra said. Kyle was on the verge of exploding all over her foot but resisted.


    He couldn''t cum, he didn''t want to give her that satisfaction and this forced him to bite his lower lips hard to focus all that pleasure and pain.


    But Kyle noticed that this momentarily dulled the effects of whatever was in his system.


    He wasn''t as fast or agile but he could at least put up some resistance.


    Kyle kicked her off her feet but Cleopatra managed to balance herself rather easily due to her training.


    Kyle was unaware of this, if he was to engage in a fight, he would lose but that didn''t matter, he had no reason to fight her.


    Kyle mustered up all the strength he could muster as he got back to his feet and began to walk away at a hastened pace.


    He expected Cleopatra to give chase but she just watched him with a smirk on her face.


    Kyle knew she had won this exchange and his running signified that.


    But Cleopatra knew one thing, there was no way he would divulge what had happened to either Jane or Ella.


    This gave her complete control of the situation but she looked around the room, there was nothing in the air, and the objects had a self-defence mechanism that was absorbed through physical contact so should a thief manage to break in and touch the items without gloves, the security would have their work cut out for them.


    "Kyle, Kyle, Kyle..." Cleopatra thought to herself, astonished that he was even able to move in that state but she had sent a strong message to him.


    -


    Kyle''s feet soon gave way, he was close to his room yet far but his mind could no longer help him in this situation so he passed out in the hallway.

 Chapter 196 An Ultimatum.

    Kyle''s body was adjusting to whatever was in his system, he wasn''t aware but this was something the system did so its functions weren''t compromised.


    This was why he woke up earlier than he was supposed to but what Kyle saw soon after made his heart drop.


    He didn''t know if his body moved on its own but he found himself on a bed but it looked like he had been somewhat stripped.


    "Where am I?" Kyle thought to himself, clutching his head in pain, there was something familiar about all of this.


    Kyle wanted to get to his feet but his body must still be feeling the after-effects of whatever was coursing through it.


    Kyle noticed the familiar smell in the room, this was no doubt the scent of the same candle that he had put out in their room but this certainly wasn''t the room.


    "It looks like you are awake," A voice said, Kyle jolted but the lust that overcame his body made him ravenous.


    "Y-You crazy bitch! What the fuck are you doing!?" Kyle barked, clearly distressed but all she did was look at him with a triumphant smile on her face.


    "You resisted..." Cleopatra said but Kyle was preparing to defend himself.


    He wasn''t at full strength but how strong could a woman possibly be? He should be able to take her. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire


    Kyle didn''t want to use physical force but wouldn''t hesitate to do so if the situation called for it.


    She had crossed so many lines and Kyle was going to do everything in his power to make sure she didn''t have her way.


    "What the hell are you talking about!?" Kyle was visibly shaken, who could blame him?


    He thought he disliked Calista but nothing compared to how he felt about this woman before him.


    Kyle knew her for a short time but his body was seething with rage.


    "Those eyes... Do you hate me, Kyle?" Cleopatra said but this wasn''t with a tone of disappointment but satisfaction.


    "I know you were faking it with my sister, even I could tell the timid one was your girlfriend," Cleopatra confessed but Kyle wanted to know how she knew.


    That and so he could buy as much time as he needed, Kyle noticed he wasn''t bound so Cleopatra might have brought him here to have a conversation, nothing more.


    "Why do you hate Ella so much?" Kyle asked but Cleopatra chuckled at this.


    "Me? Hate her?" Cleopatra said before that chuckle escalated into full-on laughter.


    "What nonsense has my sister fed you?" Cleopatra was amused by the accusation that she hated her sister.


    "That doesn''t matter! Why am I here? What do you want from me?" Kyle had claimed himself down.


    He knew he had to use his words carefully because if he could use this situation to help Ella then he planned to do just that.


    "Are you scared of me?" Cleopatra asked but Kyle scoffed at this accusation because it was a silly thing to ask.


    She had outplayed Kyle in every aspect and Kyle had a decision to make.


    In this world, a man accused of such a thing would hurt his life even if he wasn''t guilty of it. Guilty until proven innocent.


    This was the end of their interaction and Kyle was allowed to return to the room but with one thing on his mind, he took Cleopatra''s bait.


    -


    Ella was done showering and changed into a night robe hanging on the wall, waiting to be worn.


    And worn it was, Ella came out of the shower and wondered where Kyle went.


    He was nowhere to be seen but this was something that she didn''t mind.


    She couldn''t sleep because her body was still feeling weird even though the shower she had was effective in cooling her off.


    She lay on the bed but didn''t shoot Jane a message because she thought that Kyle had gone to see her. The last thing she would need was to interrupt their alone time as she was already a nuisance to them.


    "Love must be nice," Ella thought to herself but realized she had met a man who showed some interest in her.


    "Nate, was it?" Ella thought but the problem with experiencing Jane''s relationship first-hand was that it had set an unrealistic expectation as to what she expected from any man she would otherwise entertain.


    She couldn''t sleep but was aware that nothing could happen to Kyle.


    Cleopatra might be a sociopath but wasn''t someone who would harm another or at least, that was what her sister thought despite nearly being choked out by that same sister.


    Ella thought about reading the letter but knew her heart wouldn''t be able to handle it.


    The thought that her parents might have wanted her at their funeral and she couldn''t be their daughter one last time broke her and it was all thanks to Cleopatra.


    The door opened, giving her wandering brain something to focus on.


    It was Kyle but he looked stressed as hell; Ella mistook this as him just finishing to have sex with Jane.


    She knew Jane had lost her virginity but that took far too long for it to just be about sex; his roughed-up hair told her otherwise.


    "What did you do, Jane?" Ella thought to herself with a look of surprise.


    Jane was never the freaky type but judging from Kyle''s state, she must have put in the work.


    "Are you okay?" Ella asked but Kyle knew there was a camera in the room.


    Otherwise, there was no way for Cleopatra to know if he did what she wanted him to do.


    But there was a factor that Kyle considered, there was no way that she expected him to force himself on Ella or that would land him in jail so this had to be consensual.


    All Ella had to do to put an end to this predicament was say no and that was the result Kyle was hoping for.

 Chapter 197 Is This Not Strange? [FIXED!]

    "Are you alright, Kyle?" Ella asked with a smug grin on her face like she knew something he didn''t.


    "Why are you asking?" Kyle responded with a suspicious look.


    Ella didn''t pick up on this and assumed he must be exhausted.


    "Nothing, nothing. I was worried, don''t just leave me without a word!" Ella warned him.


    Kyle took a deep breath, he thought about telling Ella but there was too much on the line and he could easily explain to her after this ordeal was over.


    He just needed to get through it first, that was the most important thing.


    Ella had to refuse him and Kyle was certain that she would because there was no way she would betray Jane for her urges.


    They have been through too much for a man to come between them.


    "I know this is a weird thing to ask but can I stay on the bed with you?" Kyle asked but Ella was surprised by this request because it would put them within proximity. Stay updated via My Virtual Library Empire


    "You can''t be serious! You want me to take the couch!?" Ella concluded that this was what he was trying to do.


    "No, that''s not what I mean, I could use your warmth," Kyle added but Ella could tell he was unsettled by something.


    "Is something wrong?" Ella asked.


    "I''m fine, you worry too much goofball," Kyle masked his displeasure.


    But Ella saw through the mask and knew he must have a good reason for asking to do something like this.


    She wanted to suggest a hot shower but knew that Kyle must have thought about that before making this suggestion.


    "F-Fine," Ella complied, Kyle hoped that she would turn him away but this only showed him how comfortable Ella had become with him.


    Kyle lay beside her and the gentle atmosphere soon became tense, Ella knew small talk would help take the edge off as she was certain it was one-sided.


    It has been ages since a man has been in the same bed as her so she summed this up as anxiety.


    "Say Ella, have you ever had a boyfriend before?" Kyle asked out of the blue.


    "Woah! Where did that come from?" Ella responded, slightly embarrassed.


    "I''m just curious," Kyle responded, they were both on their back, looking at the ceiling.


    "I wouldn''t call what I have had relationships but I would say yes, I have been committed to someone before," Ella sighed, wondering why Kyle wanted to know such information.


    "What happened?" Kyle asked, there was no judgement in his voice and this gave Ella the freedom to speak freely.


    "The same old story, he was unfaithful," Ella dismissed it but Kyle wasn''t satisfied with this response.


    Cheating wasn''t a deal breaker for everyone, there was a chance that this applied to Ella as well and she summed it up this way to spare any blushes.


    "I should take a shower," Kyle said but Ella remembered she had left her panties on the rail in the bathroom.


    "Wait!" Ella exclaimed, Kyle was already at the door so she tried to force her way through so she could secure the merchandise before he could see it.


    Kyle was taken aback by this and she tried to force her through the door but this only resulted in worsening the situation because she was now pressed up against him.


    She tried to force herself through but at this point, she was only making things worse.


    "You know you could have told me you had to go?" Kyle said with a sigh but this embarrassed Ella because he implied she needed to take a shit.


    "T-That''s not it you dumbass!" Ella said and for a brief second, she realized that her breasts were pushed directly into him.


    And in no time, Kyle''s body responded as his cock rose slightly, pushing up against her navel.


    "W-Woah! What the hell do you think you''re doing!?" Ella panicked despite Kyle not having that drastic a reaction because it was normal in a situation like this.


    Ella began to struggle and managed to free herself, falling onto the floor with her ass faced towards Kyle.


    "Face that thing elsewhere! Don''t release it on me, you nasty woman!" Kyle barked, immediately shielding himself as he quickly shut the door.


    "You asshole! I wasn''t about to take a shit!" Ella shouted at the top of her lungs.


    "Sure thing, Ella the shit slinger!" Kyle fired back but this was enough to dispel any building sexual tension.


    Ella couldn''t help but laugh at how ridiculous this situation was.


    Kyle sighed, this was a close call but he didn''t know if she would make good on her threats.


    She was too high-profile for such a dangerous play especially if it got leaked.


    There was nothing about her on the internet or at least on the surface, Kyle hadn''t searched for her so he wasn''t certain.


    But he knew her true identity, something that even Nakamura didn''t know and there had to be a reason why she wanted to be anonymous.


    Kyle knew there had to be a way he could leverage that because if he was going to go band for band, he could outdo her in that regard so this by extension gave him the power to manipulate information.


    "I will call her bluff," Kyle thought to himself because Cleopatra had a lot more to lose than she had to gain.


    -


    A couple of hours earlier, Calista had met with Kyle''s sister or a lady who claimed to be his sister.


    Calista was still questioning if she wasn''t being fooled by this lady.


    She didn''t get any decent information from her apart from the picture and a few vague clues which could also just mean they were childhood friends. It was Kyle''s reaction that threw her off.


    Calista wondered if she should tell Kyle about it because there was a chance that this woman had ill intentions.


    Calista had a decision, betray Kyle further or feed her curiosity?

 Chapter 198 Not My Best Chapter... [FIXED!]

    The day came to an end and a lot of things happened that night, Kyle could be reunited with Jane but he kept what went on with Cleopatra to himself.


    He had been sexually assaulted by her and this was a crime but Kyle didn''t push on.


    "I''m sorry about last night," Ella apologized but Kyle didn''t see it as a big deal.


    "No, you have nothing to apologize for. I gave you a reason to react like that. " Kyle understood, as this was a justified reaction.


    He was glad if anything, but they did have some strange moments that made it seem like something might happen that night.


    Kyle noticed Ella fidgeting with an enclosed envelope in hand and couldn''t help but wonder what was inside.


    "Are you alright, you have had that for quite some time?" Kyle informed her.


    "I''m fine... You know what..." Ella said, pausing as she contemplated sharing her true emotional state.


    "I''m not fine," Ella confessed, it was early in the morning and Kyle ended up on the couch with Ella sleeping on the bed.


    Kyle got up and walked towards her, he knew that she didn''t come here with that so it must be part of the reason Cleopatra allowed her to return home.


    "Want to tell me about it?" Kyle asked but Ella was skeptical; however, she didn''t want Jane to worry about her.


    She understood that she had to find a way to navigate through these things without shackling Jane.


    Jane was finally getting a life that was free from her influence and she loved that for her, if anyone deserved it, it was Jane.


    "This envelope..." Ella decided to confide in Kyle, she had nothing to lose doing this and had done so previously either way so this already established a certain level of vulnerability with him.


    "... This is a message for me... From my parents," Ella revealed and Kyle was genuinely surprised because from what Ella had told him, they had practically disowned him despite leaving her money to kickstart her life.


    Ultimately, she was abandoned but now wasn''t the time to take the conversation in that direction.


    "Are you ready to read it?" Kyle asked, sitting on the edge of the bed to let her know he was with her.


    "I don''t know if I would ever be ready," Ella confessed because this was going to take a huge emotional toll on her.


    "We would never be ready if we waited for the right time because it doesn''t exist... I know it is cliche and might be bullshit but it is something I believe," Kyle said.


    "I can''t pretend to know what you''re feeling but I''m sure that your inner child is screaming with everything in her to open up that letter. The question is, are you going to deny her?" Kyle added.


    He wasn''t applying any pressure whatsoever on her and if she decided to not open it all, then so be it.


    But something told him this moment would be something she would forever regret if she didn''t open that envelope.


    "Why are you so good with words," Ella said, wiping the tears building up in her eyes.


    "I might be the reincarnation of Shakespeare," Kyle joked.


    "Are you ready?" Kyle asked, his voice taking a more serious tone.


    "Don''t you want to know more about the man you''re dating?" Cleopatra asked but Jane knew there was no way this woman could know anything about Kyle.


    However, that was naive thinking because there was nothing that money couldn''t do, she had used the time they were in the house to gather information about Kyle.


    "D-Dating? He is Ella''s boyfriend, not mine," Jane tried to maintain the facade, something that Cleopatra didn''t care too much about.


    She wasn''t buying it either way or she wouldn''t need to ask Kyle to try and sleep with Ella.


    "That is up to you but I have found something about him that I know you will be interested in, do you want to hear it?" Cleopatra asked. Curiosity was a dangerous thing because anyone could fall victim to it.


    "No, I''m not interested," Jane said right away but this brought a smirk on Cleopatra''s face.


    She had no idea how Kyle got these women under his spell but there was something strange about all of this.


    Cleopatra couldn''t help but think she was missing a vital piece of the puzzle, there was something that wasn''t adding up.


    Before Cleopatra could dig her nails into Jane, Kyle and Ella came through the door.


    With the glare that Kyle shot Cleopatra, one would think he was going to snap her neck into two, he genuinely loathed her.


    Ella noticed the look in her eyes and this confirmed what she suspected, something happened between the two last night.


    "What is she doing here?" Kyle questioned; his tone was firm.


    "This is my house, Kyle or have you forgotten?" Cleopatra responded.


    Kyle could tell Jane was uncomfortable with her presence and knew it was time to leave.


    "Jane, get ready we''re leaving," Kyle instructed her and this was Ella''s queue to step forward.


    "I read the letter," Ella said and Cleopatra''s smug expression faded quickly.


    "What did it say?" Cleopatra questioned. Ella had a satisfied look on her face.


    "They told me they loved me," Ella felt something heavy leave her chest the moment she said it out loud, years of hate gone, just like that.


    "What are you talking about?" Cleopatra was in disbelief, there was no way that they wrote that or she would have gotten rid of it rather than give it to her.


    "That isn''t all..." Ella said before handing her sister the letter.


    Cleopatra''s face went from nonchalant to worried, she tried her best to pretend like it didn''t bother but whatever was in that letter was enough to shake her.


    "That is right, I get 5% shares of their company but not only that, I have access to everything I was once denied of" Ella said with a triumphant smile and Kyle smiled inwardly because this was the inroad he was looking for.


    Fate had brought it right onto his lap but Ella didn''t feel the need to state she had access to the family house. She could come and go as she pleased without Cleopatra''s permission.


    "You see sister? I win," Ella said and thus concluded their visit back home and Kyle had a foothold to expand his influence.


    Jane was so excited for Ella, she looked happy, genuinely happy but once again, it was information she shared with Kyle first rather than her.


    "This feeling again..." Jane thought to herself, trying her hardest to push it down.

 Chapter 199 A Better Chapter!

    Cassandra was having problems with the custody battle, as it had taken an unexpected turn. She was about to lose her child, and Priscilla hadn''t made any contact with her, so she had no idea that Kyle had a plan in place to sabotage Justin and the judge. Cassandra was worried that things might go wrong and considered taking the deal that Jessica had proposed. Shared custody suddenly didn''t sound like the worst thing in the world. Despite Kyle telling her otherwise, it was ultimately her child, and if she chose this, she didn''t need to run it by Kyle. Kyle wasn''t the person responsible for such decisions even though she informed him about it, it was because she wanted to not because she had to.


    She accepted his proposal, but it said nothing about her child. Her child remained hers to raise as she saw fit, and that was what she planned to do. Jessica had already been replaced by a man whom she didn''t feel safe with, due to the background check she had done on him. He had used underhanded means to win some of the absurd cases, had no moral compass, but this was the kind of monster she needed if she was going to get her child. And his status in his firm was a testament to his achievements.


    But she had no idea how far he was willing to go to get the preferred outcome. Unlike Jessica, who stayed and entertained legal alternatives, this man gave a lot of hypothetical scenarios that weren''t so legal, but the outcomes were favorable. This was the only reason she entertained it. She had a meeting with him to prepare for the case in a day, but she was anxious. She needed Kyle, but she understood what it meant to give that much power to a man. Your next read is at My Virtual Library Empire


    She was still paying for such a decision till date in the form of her ex-husband, Justin.


    Kyle was young, and the responsibilities that came with taking care of a single mother were enough to make any young man leave. There was a reason Kyle wasn''t married¡ªif he wanted all of these responsibilities, then he would have at least had a kid. She needed to handle certain things herself and ultimately show him that she was capable. She wondered why Kyle hadn''t reached out and soon realized that she was getting a lot more excited than she needed to. But her heart soon skipped a beat when she received a text message on her phone, and to her surprise, it was from the person she was just thinking about¡ªit was Kyle.


    [[Hey you, how are you holding up? Do you need anything?]] The message was a simple one. Cassandra didn''t know if she should respond right away like some lovestruck teenager. But this feeling made her feel young again, a feeling she had long forgotten. If anything, Kyle was consistent and that was one of the hardest to be, grand gestures every now and then is easy but consistency was one of the hardest things to maintain that people don''t speak about enough.


    However, she knew she couldn''t get too comfortable, or the rug might be pulled from beneath her. She took a deep breath before placing her phone on the table. However, that same phone rang only a few seconds later, and naturally, her first instinct was that it was Kyle calling. Unfortunately for her, she was wrong¡ªit was Jessica.


    She had no business calling her since their partnership had been terminated. Cassandra knew that Jessica must have something for her or she wouldn''t be calling.


    "Hello?" Cassandra took the risk, as she had nothing to lose at that moment. It was just a phone call¡ªthere wasn''t any harm that could come from it.


    [[Cassandra? Is that you?]] Jessica asked over the phone to confirm, but she should have known it was her by her voice alone.


    "Yes, it is... Is everything alright?" Cassandra asked, sounding somewhat concerned.


    But he was glad he didn''t. For the first time in a while, he had his apartment all to himself. Jane''s scent still lingered in the air, but this wasn''t something Kyle paid much attention to. His eyes slowly closed¡ªhe could barely sleep the night before, but the moment he walked through that door, Kyle''s body left fight mode and instantly transitioned into a relaxed state.


    [Ding!]


    "Huh?" Kyle recognized that sound¡ªit felt like it had been ages since his system did anything noteworthy.


    [Congratulations! A new member has been added to your Harem!]


    Kyle''s heart instantly dropped, but the name that appeared on his cyan screen made his jaw drop.


    "H-How...?"


    -


    Calista was on set, shooting some of the final scenes of the movie. However, everyone on set could tell she wasn''t at her best. This wouldn''t do, considering these were the final touches to the movie; everything had to be perfect. Calista needed to bring in her A-game.


    Lorenzo knew it had to do with the lady the day before, but it wasn''t his place to pry. If she wanted to tell him, she would have done so herself. Either way, he needed her at her best, and her personal life should in no way jeopardize the progress of the movie. That could be termed selfish, but Lucas was on his best behavior¡ªmuch to the surprise of the staff. By now, he would have been scolding them, and this made Calista feel untouchable. One could say it made her complacent because there was a power above Lucas at that moment. It was her, but they managed to finish the scene. Calista knew that this was probably the most important movie of her life at that point in time. If she didn''t deliver, she had no one but herself to blame, even if it did take multiple reshoots to get it right¡ªmore than needed.


    "Are you good?" Lorenzo asked, handing her a bottle of water.


    "I am, just a little distracted," Calista said before drinking the water in hand. "I need something stronger..." she thought to herself, and there was only one place on her mind: the club that had just opened.

 Chapter 200: My Favorite Hole [FIXED!]

    Calista was beginning to miss Kyle but who could blame her? She had been without him for an extended period and with the movie wrapping up, she would have more time to herself and she wished to spend it with him.


    No men did it for her, even as eye candy and she blamed Kyle.


    The way he tamed Lucas was what peaked her desire for him, it was an authority she didn''t know he held which made it hard to believe that was his sister.


    She was the opposite of him. She reminded her of Kyle when they first met and maybe this was the reason Kyle wanted no contact with her.


    Leeching family members were a pandemic once one of their own became successful.


    Calista made a conscious decision to bring an end to this.


    She was no longer going to entertain this woman but she knew where she lived.


    Calista wasn''t sure involving the police was the best choice but if it came down to it, she wouldn''t hesitate to do so.


    This woman had, after all, invaded her home without permission and nothing was stopping her from doing it again either.


    Calista stared at her phone, wondering why Kyle hadn''t reached out.


    It has been a couple of days since she interacted with Ella as well.


    "What has gotten over me?" Calista thought out loud with a defeated smile.


    She had no idea a man could have this much of a hold not just over her mind but her body as well.


    She wanted to touch herself to the thoughts of this man who made her thoughts his place to stay.


    But where''s the fun in that?


    She wanted the real thing and made a decision.


    Calista changed into her sexiest lingerie and took some of her best work.


    Revealing just enough to keep the mind excited as she knew there was no way Kyle had gotten tired of her body.


    She was confident in her skills and knew that it was something Kyle couldn''t get elsewhere.


    That and because they only had sex a couple of times, not nearly enough time to get it out of his system.


    If Kyle fucked another woman, Calista was confident that he would miss how she felt.


    She was right because Kyle responded to the picture right away.


    [[If you were Eve, I would have taken a bite out of your apple as well.]]


    Kyle responded and Calista''s smile was so wide that it looked like her facial muscles were about to rip itself apart.


    [[How about you come have a taste?]] Calista responded, certain of a positive reply.


    [[You sound desperate.]] Kyle responded.


    She tried to play it off as him wanting her when it was she who craved him more than he did her.


    Kyle''s mind wasn''t on sex 24/7 either so this was Calista begging for his attention.


    Kyle knew what he had in store for her.


    God might forgive but not him, he knew this woman was rotten to the core.


    The only thing good about her was her body and coochie.


    Two things he planned to use to his heart''s content.


    Calista didn''t know how to respond, she could playfully admit that she was but Calista knew that men didn''t find desperate women attractive.


    She couldn''t come off as desperate even if she were.


    [[You know what? Never mind.]] Calista responded, almost regretting texting him in the first place.


    [[That''s a shame, to think I was about grabbing my keys...]] Kyle responded.


    Calista hated how much his ego had grown.


    No, she loved it. He knew he was better than her and consistently put her in her place.


    Most men wouldn''t do this because she had a pretty face and they mistook this for innocence.


    [[I mean, if you want to come...]] Calista texted, the smile on her face proof of her excitement.


    [[Maybe another picture could convince me.]] Kyle insisted, wanting to see more of her.


    [[You will have to come and see it for yourself.]] Calista shot back.


    [[I wasn''t asking sweetheart.]] Kyle fired back instantly.


    Calista had no idea when it happened but she was soaked.


    She posed but once again, she did just enough to keep him wanting more.


    Revealing the underside of her breasts and this was enough to convince Kyle.


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    [[That''s a good girl, I''m on my way.]]


    Kyle responded and Calista''s heart began to pound.


    -


    Kyle kept his phone in his pocket right after the conversation but he still couldn''t believe the recent addition to his harem.


    Kyle had a card to dismiss a harem member but this wasn''t a big deal.


    The member that was added to his harem was Cassandra.


    He hadn''t even spoken to her so what was this sudden development?


    Kyle had no interest in upgrading his system for now except for the lottery tickets it granted.


    But Cassandra would be the hardest to max out her affection bar because she had already experienced her first love.


    Kyle sighed but it wasn''t something he minded. If anything, it showed he was becoming an important part of her life.


    But all of this could wait, he had to meet Calista to let go of some much-needed pent-up lust.


    Kyle closed the door behind him but ran into Aiysha in the hallway.


    "Good morning Kyle. I will see you at the gym today," Aiysha was upbeat, they acted like what happened the day before never did.


    This was how they moved past uncomfortable situations that life had thrown at them.


    "Would Tasha be there?" Kyle asked.


    Aiysha was confused as to why he was asking about her but concluded that he probably didn''t wish to run into her.


    She had to think of a quick response however before her lips could deliver the message her brain had conjured up.


    "I would like it if she could train me for my next session," Kyle added.


    "Huh?" Aiysha thought to herself.


    This was a tricky feeling, it wasn''t one of betrayal or jealousy but disappointment.


    It told her that Kyle was just like the rest of the men who worked under her.


    "Oh, you want her to train you?" Aiysha tried her hardest to conceal her disappointment but she was no actress.


    "That is right but just for my next session," Kyle reiterated.


    "Absolutely! She would like that too," Aiysha was trying to look at the bright side.


    Kyle didn''t quit their gym and it still cogs for her quota.


    "You''re the best, Mrs Jones," Kyle said with a smile, walking past her.


    "He called me Mrs Jones..." Aiysha grew accustomed to him referring to her as Aiysha, her direct name because calling her this meant he viewed her as an extension of her husband and not necessarily as an individual.


    Kyle did this without thinking too much about it.


    "How did my life get better and worse at the same time?" Kyle still had recurring nightmares.


    And now, Clarence had found himself in those nightmares.


    Kyle had taken a life, even if it was in self-defence, it didn''t take away the traumatic effect it had on him.


    He had to put up a strong face but it was getting worse, Kyle knew he needed to keep himself distracted but the building had reached its conclusion.


    The renovation was going well, he couldn''t believe how fast it was being done as certain parts of the building were already done.


    Kyle noticed that Jones had been far more busy than usual as well but wondered why he was still working when he could retire without a care in the world.


    However, Kyle realized that this wasn''t about the money for Jones, he had to have other reasons for working so hard.


    "Eh?" Kyle thought to himself upon realizing that the building already had a few new tenants. This was good for business but Kyle noticed that he wasn''t being kept in the loop, not that he minded either way.


    People jumped at the opportunity to rent the apartments at such a cheap rate, that they couldn''t find a better rate elsewhere.


    And if they waited for the renovation of the entire building to be done before doing so, there was a high chance they wouldn''t make it in time so they moved in early to claim it for themselves.


    Kyle smiled at this progress but this was the least of his joy right now.


    He had the pieces of the puzzle to make a move but how he placed them would ultimately decide if he failed or succeeded.


    The only thing on his mind right now, however, was nutting in Calista.


    Kyle knew that with her, he could do disrespectful acts he couldn''t dare dream of doing with Jane, this was why she existed so she could satisfy his darker desires.


    She was right, there was no woman that did it like her and this was why she was confident that she was the last person Kyle would get rid of.

 Chapter 201: Same Person!? [FIXED!]

    Ella and Jane were having the time of their lives. The weight off her chest was liberating. For so long, Ella had felt like she was carrying a burden, but now, it was gone. In the end, all she had ever sought from her parents was love. It seemed so simple, yet so elusive for years. The thought that they loved her didn''t undo all the trauma she had been through, but it satisfied her in a way she hadn''t expected. It was a small, but important step forward in her journey of healing.


    "I''m so glad we went," Ella said out of the blue. Her voice, light and carefree, drew Jane''s attention back to the moment. But Jane couldn''t help but wonder why Ella suddenly wished to go there. There hadn''t been any prior conversation about this trip, and yet, Ella seemed so at ease. Jane wasn''t dull; she could put two and two together. Ella had clearly been holding onto something, and now it seemed to be releasing her, just like it had for Jane.


    Ella''s presence was comforting, but Jane couldn''t shake the feeling of isolation that seemed to be creeping in. It wasn''t that she minded Ella and Kyle getting closer. She understood it, in fact. What she couldn''t stand was the creeping sense that she was being left out. It almost felt like she was an outsider, a spectator in her friend''s life¡ªa life that she was beginning to notice more and more was moving on without her.


    She had been so focused on Kyle, so consumed with her relationship with him, that she hadn''t realized Ella would inevitably back off, stepping away to give them space to enjoy each other''s company. But Ella was a musician too, someone who worked closely with Kyle, which meant that she would be seeing a lot more of him¡ªat work, at rehearsals, maybe even outside of work. It was a reality Jane hadn''t fully processed until now.


    She began to wonder if maybe she wasn''t ambitious enough. Why was she so content working a mediocre job, barely making ends meet while others around her seemed to have big dreams? There was nothing wrong with that kind of life, of course, but something deep inside her told her it wasn''t enough.


    She began to question herself: What if Kyle wanted a woman with more ambition? What if this whole relationship, this bond, was nothing more than a temporary distraction for him? What if he''d eventually get bored with her?


    The reality of it all began to dawn on Jane, and she couldn''t ignore it.


    "Earth to Jane..." Ella''s voice broke through her thoughts, noticing how far Jane''s mind had wandered.


    "Sorry," Jane apologized, offering a distracted smile. Ella, however, was more concerned about what was going on in Jane''s mind.


    "Where did you go?" Ella asked, her gaze softening with concern. Jane tried her best to act as if it didn''t bother her, but she was never any good at lying.


    "I don''t know..." Jane responded, avoiding Ella''s eyes. But Ella knew her too well. She could see right through her facade.


    "You know... Kyle couldn''t stop talking about you last night," Ella said with a sigh.


    "He went on and on to the point where I was ready to throw myself out the window to escape it." Ella''s light-hearted tone didn''t fool Jane. She could tell her friend was more than a little irritated. But when she saw the surprised look on Jane''s face, her anxious expression shifting into one of curiosity, Ella couldn''t help but chuckle.


    "H-He did?" Jane asked, her voice barely above a whisper.


    "Yeah, he kept saying how much he wished you were the one there instead of me," Ella said, rolling her eyes in mock exasperation. Jane''s face immediately transformed from surprise to something else¡ªsomething soft, something happy.


    The funny thing about all this was, Ella wasn''t making it up. This was exactly what Kyle had been talking about until she fell asleep. Ella could still remember how uncomfortable the couch had been due to Kyle''s constant whining.


    "He is such a strange man," Jane muttered under her breath, her cheeks flushing red as she glanced away.


    "Yup!" Ella replied. Ella left out a few key details¡ªlike why Kyle had come into her room and gotten into bed with her that night. Or the fact that he smelled like Cleopatra''s signature perfume. She figured those were things better left unspoken for now.


    Ella had her suspicions, but she wasn''t ready to share them. She was fairly certain that Kyle had his reasons for whatever happened between them, and part of her felt like it was connected to Cleopatra.


    "You said you had a new friend. Can you tell me about her?" Jane asked, breaking through Ella''s musings.


    Ella immediately realized what had been bothering Jane. The concern in her voice was unmistakable. She knew this question wasn''t just curiosity¡ªit was more.


    Ella had no problems telling Jane about Calista. She trusted her, and she knew Jane would be able to handle the truth, no matter how complicated it might be.


    "She''s a friend, and I''ve told you a lot about her already," Ella said. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire


    "She''s an actress, and she goes by the name of Calista." Ella added.


    The moment Ella mentioned her name, Jane froze. She hadn''t expected that.


    She expected something, but not this.


    "Calista?" Jane repeated, her voice tinged with disbelief. This wasn''t a name you heard every day, and it was too rare for it to be a coincidence.


    "Yes, why does it sound like you know her?" Ella asked with a laugh, trying to lighten the mood.


    "Ah! No, that isn''t it," Jane quickly corrected.


    "Someone by that name called Kyle''s phone earlier." Jane added to which Ella''s chuckle died.


    "Look at you, snooping around his phone already," Ella teased, though the playful edge was gone from her voice.


    "No, that isn''t it," Jane shot back, defensive but calm.


    "He told me to answer it for him." It was the truth, and something about that cleared Kyle of suspicion. If he was having an affair with Calista, there was no way he would have let Jane answer the phone.


    "I guess that clears him," Ella murmured thoughtfully. It was a brilliant move on Kyle''s part, a way to remove all suspicion while simultaneously building trust between him and Jane.


    "Calista... have you seen her before?" Ella asked, her voice low and careful. She was beginning to connect dots in her mind.


    Ella had watched Calista''s concern when they were all together, and her instincts told her that this woman wasn''t just a passing figure in their lives.


    There was something more, and Ella was beginning to see it.


    "No, I haven''t, but I have heard her voice," Jane responded, still mulling over the possibilities in her mind. Ella took out her phone without a word.


    "What are you doing?" Jane asked, a little alarmed. It was rude to suddenly pull out your phone in the middle of a conversation without warning.


    "I want to call her, but I''ll put it on speaker," Ella said, her expression serious.


    "I want you to tell me if that''s the same voice." Ella requested as she began to dial the number.


    Jane hesitated. This wasn''t necessary, was it? Still, Ella was determined. Jane sighed, realizing it was pointless to protest. If this was something that mattered to her friend, then she''d let her have her way.


    Ella dialed Calista''s number, but there was no answer after a few rings. Jane wasn''t surprised¡ªmost people didn''t pick up the phone right away, especially when they were busy. Still, it would''ve been nice to confirm everything.


    "She''s not picking up," Ella observed, her disappointment evident.


    "I guess that''s that," Jane said with a small smile, relieved, though she wasn''t entirely sure why. Her gaze shifted toward the counter where Ella had placed the containers with her parents'' ashes. It was a small but significant detail in the room, and it reminded Jane of how far they had come, even if the journey wasn''t over yet.


    "How about we go pay her a visit?" Ella suggested, her voice light but curious.


    "...Or how about we just enjoy our time together without involving a third party?" Jane suggested. She wasn''t jealous, not really, but this whole situation felt like it was getting a bit too complicated.


    "Are you jealous?" Ella asked, raising an eyebrow, a smug look on her face.


    "Oh, please," Jane responded, crossing her arms in mock indignation.


    "If she knew you like I did, she''d order an exorcism." Jane added.


    "Hahaha! You sound just like him!" Ella pointed out, laughter bubbling up.


    Jane had spent enough time with Kyle to adopt some of his quirks. It wasn''t intentional, but it happened. And honestly, she didn''t mind.


    "I''m starving. Let''s go eat," Ella said quickly, changing the subject before Jane could respond.


    "What do you want me to cook?" Jane asked.


    "Cook? You thought Kyle was the only one I was going to take out? Girl, please," Ella laughed, shaking her head.


    Ella was already looking into a new apartment, determined to move out of this place. She wanted to find somewhere they could start fresh¡ªaway from the trauma this house held.


    "Has he spoken about it?" Ella asked suddenly, her voice low and serious.


    "Spoken about what?" Jane responded, brows furrowed.


    "Mike¡ªor should I say Clarence?" Ella asked, watching Jane''s face carefully.


    As soon as the name left Ella''s lips, Jane''s expression dropped. Her gaze shifted downward in shame. Ella had warned her there was something off about him. But Jane had chosen to ignore those warnings, convinced Mike''s lies were the truth. She knew better now.


    "He hasn''t spoken about it," Jane said quietly, "but I don''t think he ever will."


    "He will," Ella said firmly.


    "And when he does, you will be there to listen." Ella added.

 Chapter 202 202: Predator Vs Prey! [T/W!][18+]

    Kyle arrived at Calista''s place, but he knew that with her newfound fame, he had to be careful.


    He parked hIs car a long way from her place and walked towards her house with his hoodie up.


    This was to keep his identity hidden from any potential onlookers.


    Kyle had a lot of pent-up energy and needed an outlet. Calista offered herself up like a sacrificial lamb.


    Kyle got to her door in no time and wanted to knock, but why did he do that? She was expecting him.


    Calista had left her door unlocked and an idea came into his mind.


    He was about to go in unannounced and he could do things to her consensually because of the contract.


    She wasn''t the only one going to have fun and Kyle was going to make sure of that.


    He opened the door and gained entry into her home without her knowledge even though the Cassandra scenario replayed in his mind.


    That ended with him shooting his load into her multiple times and completely drained his balls.


    He got inside her home and noticed that there were a few new things in the apartment.


    But he heard footsteps in the kitchen and quickly ducked behind the couch.


    Kyle had no idea why he was doing this but this was why he had Calista.


    He could push past any boundaries he would have otherwise had with anyone else.


    She sat on the couch with a drink in hand, Kyle could tell she was expecting him and was most likely preparing a meal for him.


    "What''s taking him so long..." Calista muttered under her breath but with Kyle so close to her, he heard the words that came out of her mouth.


    Kyle wasn''t going to make his move, not now and needed the perfect situation to make his move.


    But he also knew there was a chance she would call him and that would result in his phone ringing, this was something he left to chance.


    Kyle had spoken about her being desperate and if she called him, it would prove his point.


    She stood back up and walked back into the kitchen, this allowed Kyle a peek at her.


    And noticed that she was wearing the same lingerie she had sent to him.


    "Heh!" Kyle thought to himself but he got up to his feet and trailed behind her.


    Kyle assumed she was cooking and that was why she was coming to the kitchen so often but there was nothing on the stove.


    This didn''t matter, Kyle wrapped his hand around her mouth with one hand and pushed her over the table with the other.


    Calista was no match for his superior strength but the initial shock she felt the moment he touched her quickly faded.


    She knew who it was without a doubt but this must be Kyle role-playing, something that she was willing to play along with.


    She bit his fingers before thrusting her hips back backwards suddenly to push him backwards.


    Kyle removed his hand from her mouth because she did bite him, surprising Kyle but her hip thrust was unsuccessful.


    "W-What are you doing!?" Calista feigned being a victim, putting her acting skills to the test.


    She struggled to break free from Kyle but half-heartedly.


    Kyle placed the just-bitten hand on the back of her head and pushed her down.


    "Let''s see you fight back now!" Kyle muttered. The fact that all of this was consensual put him in the mood.


    He knew that Calista would give him the reaction he was looking for and this was why he chose her.


    But Kyle intentionally loosened his grip, giving her an avenue to escape and the way Calista reacted to this, one would think this was rehearsed.


    Calista broke free from Kyle and ran out of the kitchen, Kyle was rock hard already.


    The way his cock was throbbing, one would think it was a vibrating dildo.


    Kyle trailed her but Calista had ''stumbled'' with her buttocks facing Kyle.


    She turned around and began to back away from him with her buttocks on the ground but Kyle looked hungry.


    She could tell by the look in his eyes; he was ravenous and this turned her on.


    She spread her legs slightly apart before clasping it shut to show him that she wasn''t going to let him have her way.


    "I''d rather die than let you have your w-!" But what happened next shocked Calista, she didn''t know Kyle was either this agile or fast because all it took was a blink for him to appear right in front of her with his hand firmly on her neck.


    "I wasn''t asking for permission," Kyle responded and Calista realized his hand was a little too tight.


    Calista liked it, she had the option to use her safe word but what fun would she be if she couldn''t take this much?


    She didn''t know why Kyle was this aggressive but she found another way to keep him coming to her, she was going to serve as an outlet for him to unleash this side of him that would be judged by the rest of the world.


    Even if that meant him choking her until she passed out. Fortunately for her, Kyle released his grip the moment he snapped back to his senses.


    He had gotten carried away and in that moment, the rage in him bubbled up to the surface.


    Kyle looked at his hands in fear and at that moment, Calista realized that this wasn''t an act.


    "Are you okay?" Calista questioned, breaking out of character but Kyle had no idea what came over him.


    It felt like he was being possessed by a beast he couldn''t control but had to calm himself.


    "I''m fine, I got a bit carried away," Kyle quickly apologized but Calista wasn''t about to make him feel bad.


    "You can do whatever you want to me, Kyle..." Calista reassured him before leaning in to whisper.


    "... Anything," Calisa repeated and Kyle was surprised by this statement.


    "Anything?" Kyle asked and she nodded but Kyle grabbed her neck once again.


    "Anything like this?" Kyle asked and Calista bit her lower lips before nodding slowly to show him she was about it.


    "... But to have your way, you will have to catch me..." Calista said before escaping his grip.


    Unlike the last time he had her neck in her grip, this wasn''t nearly as strong.


    Calista ran but Kyle slowly got up to his feet because there was nowhere that she could realistically go.


    "P-Please! Spare me!" Calista pleaded but this in turn revealed that she had run to the bedroom.


    Kyle didn''t give her a response.


    This was the whole point of this, Calista was the prey, a theatrical performance of their real-life dynamics.


    Kyle walked into the room and saw her backed up against the wall, breathing hard like she had run a marathon.


    "She''s good," Kyle thought to himself, he didn''t think much of her acting skill but she had taken it up a notch.


    Kyle was shocked by this performance and a smile creased his face.


    Kyle walked towards her and Calista saw an opening, in no time, she ran towards the door but Kyle grabbed her by the wrist.


    "Where do you think you''re going?" Kyle asked before throwing her on the bed.


    "I told you, I wasn''t asking for permission," Kyle repeated his earlier threat.


    Calista was ''scared'' but this added to the scene.


    "I-If I let you, would you spare me?" Calista asked, frightened as she slowly spread her legs.


    Kyle licked his lips, she looked so good.


    Calista''s sex appeal was on another level despite being so young and he was going to have his fill.


    Kyle unzipped his trouser and took out his cock but Calista was still in character.


    "T-There is no way that big thing would fit in me!" Calista managed to convey her message.


    "Do you want to live or not?" Kyle asked to which Calista gulped rather loudly, showing signs of fear.


    She crawled towards him on the bed like a cat in heat and Kyle stared right down at her.


    Calista was mere inches from his cock, she touched it before immediately retracting her fingers.


    "What is the matter?" Kyle asked.


    "It is way bigger up close," Calista pointed out, pretending it was her first time seeing it close.


    She wanted to say another word but Kyle shoved his cock between those pretty lips of hers.


    Kyle yanked his head backwards, his body jolting in pleasure and before he knew it, he had both his hands at the back of her head.


    Calista couldn''t breathe, Kyle shoved it down her throat before moving his waist backwards but only halfway.


    This prevented her from taking in any oxygen before plunging it right back down.


    "Fucking hell~!" Kyle couldn''t hold back that moan.


    Kyle looked Calista right in the eyes, she was staring right back at him.


    "Fuck! What is her body made of!?" Kyle thought to himself, slipping his cock in and out of her throat without ever removing it from her mouth.

 Chapter 203 203: CNC [T/W!][18+]

    Kyle was about to take back the power that Cleopatra took from him.


    He hated being at the mercy of others but Cleopatra made him feel like he was nothing.


    She not only conquered him psychologically but physically as well.


    Kyle called her bluff but didn''t know how to feel about it.


    Unlike most people, Kyle didn''t have a read on Cleopatra but he was worried about Ella because if she was willing to go this far, Kyle was certain that 99% of men would have succumbed.


    Kyle had no idea how he resisted her but it showed that he was capable of doing so if the situation called for it.


    This woman before him was going to help Kyle get rid of that and Calista was on the verge of passing out because of the way Kyle beat up her throat.


    There was no way that Calista would be able to eat anything solid for quite some time and finally, he pulled out his entire shaft.


    Calista coughed like she was about to lose her lungs, she nearly died and knew she would have lost consciousness if this went any further.


    Kyle smiled down at her, raising her face by the chin to look right into his eyes.


    "That''s a good girl..." Kyle said and Calista felt all the pain leave her body at that moment.


    This man in front of her, wanted to please him but didn''t want to break character.


    "C-Can I leave now?" Calista requested but Kyle wasn''t done, he hadn''t even nutted.


    "Your mouth wasn''t good enough... I''m afraid I would have to kill you..." Kyle resumed his acting, Calista got a glimpse of how quickly he could play a character and he did it quite well.


    "P-Please! What about this mouth?" Calista''s voice trembled, slowly spreading her legs apart in the process.


    But that wasn''t all, she used two of her fingers to spread the lips apart and Kyle had a big smile on his face.


    She was soaked, juices were all over the place and this told Kyle that she enjoyed this scene very much.


    He had never seen anyone this wet before either and knew that if he denied Calista, he might be the victim.


    There was a state one would reach when aroused that it would hurt if they didn''t either stick it into something or have something stuck in them respectively.


    "Do you taste as good as you look?" Kyle asked but Calista didn''t give a verbal answer, averting her gaze.


    "Or are you some sick slut who likes being violated?" Kyle added.


    "I-I''m doing this to survive," Calista said but this was where Kyle had her.


    "Fine, I will spare your life without touching you," Kyle offered her an out, a way to stop herself from giving up what was most precious to her.


    "Would that make you happy?" Kyle asked her but Calista got quiet real quick.


    "...But judging by your state, that could still count as me ''killing'' you?" Kyle chuckled.


    Calista closed her thighs but just bringing them together made her entire body shudder.


    "Y-You can''t..." Calista whimpered.


    "I didn''t hear you... What did you say?" Kyle asked and Calista gulped hard before the next words came from her mouth.


    "Never mind, I will show you out. Thank you," Calista tried her best to stop herself from pouncing on him, it took everything to control herself.


    She got up from the bed and tried to walk past Kyle but this was what Kyle was waiting for.


    The moment she had her back turned to him, Kyle immediately appeared behind her.


    Calista froze in place, didn''t even move an inch but she could feel his heavy breath on her.


    "Did you think it would be that easy?" Kyle asked, his voice taking a sinister tone.


    "You still haven''t made me nut," Kyle said, however, before Calista could say another word.


    Kyle pushed her head against the wooden door.


    Calista didn''t resist, only adjusting her ass to allow him to slip it in easily.


    And that''s exactly what Kyle did, the wetness that wrapped around his cock made it feel like he would nut right away.


    He didn''t know it was possible but her coochie felt even better than the last time he was inside her.


    Calista knew that Kyle wanted her to be helpless and she was going to give in to his fantasy.


    "D-Don''t... No!~" Calista pleaded but Kyle''s cock made its way to her cervix.


    "Fuuuckk!~" Kyle moaned, he didn''t want to take it out, it felt not only warm but her squishy inner walls made sure to welcome his cock by tightening around it.


    Calista''s legs were shaking, her coochie was so sensitive to how aroused she was.


    This was what she missed, this feeling and before she knew it, Kyle yanked her hair back, pulling her head in the process.


    The pain that shut through her body, she wanted to complain but at approximately the same time, Kyle began to thrust his cock in and out of her but just like he did with her mouth.


    He didn''t pull it out entirely, leaving the tip in only before jamming it right back inside.


    Kyle wasn''t going fast, he was giving her slow, long strokes and this made Calista lose her train of thought, soaking his cock in all the juices she was producing which only increased the sensation.


    "P-Please! S-Stop... No~!" Calista moaned but that was when Kyle wrapped his hand around her mouth.


    "Shut the fuck up! You offered, remember? So take it all in like the slut you are," Kyle whispered in her ear, his strokes packing more force.


    Almost pushing her off her feet, Calista was much shorter than Kyle so this forced him to bend his knees ever so slightly.


    Kyle stood up and this lifted Calista off the ground, using his cock as a tripod and this only made his cock press up against her cervix aggressively.


    "W-What are you doing? Not this wa-! Oh my God! It is so deep!~" Calista moaned.


    "Fucking hell! Why do you feel so fucking good!" Kyle said, placing both his hands on her waist.


    Lifting and dropping her on his cock like she was a sex toy.


    Calista began to move her waist, grinding her waist the moment he stuck his cock back in and Kyle knew it was only a matter of seconds before he came but he didn''t want to pull out.


    He wanted to shoot it all in her and damn the consequences.


    "N-Not inside!" Calista tried her best because, from the look of things, Kyle wasn''t planning to pull out.


    She could tell he was about to nut with how his cock was throbbing in her.


    "I will!" Kyle warned but Calista was still in her early twenties, having a body would be the last thing she needed because that would limit her choices should things not work out with Kyle.


    Not to mention her career but Kyle didn''t care about her because he assumed she was on the pills or had ways to ensure she didn''t get pregnant.


    The thing about this was Calista hadn''t yet taken any because she had forgotten to, this was also partly due to Kyle and her not having sex for a while so her mind was focused on her career.


    "Here it comes!~" Kyle warned, dropping her on his cock with one final thump and everything in his balls made its way into her womb.


    "Noooo!~" Calista''s voice echoed but Kyle didn''t consider that because he didn''t care about this whatsoever.


    Kyle came so hard, his knees almost buckled but Calista couldn''t believe how intense this was.


    Kyle used her to satisfy himself, he didn''t care about her pleasure but the thought that she could be used this way excited her.


    This was why it wasn''t only Kyle that reached completion, Kyle finally crouched to allow her feet to touch the ground.


    They were both breathing heavily, they both couldn''t believe how powerful this roleplay they had just done was.


    "T-That was so fucking good!" Calista managed to let out, trying her hardest to catch her breast.


    "It was only that good because it was with you, Calista Wave... You were extraordinary," Kyle responded, seemingly catching his breath much faster than she did.


    As a result of his skill and workout, Kyle was glad that he was able to let loose without worrying about anything.


    Calista looked down and noticed he was still hard, realizing that for him to be this aroused, there was a chance he wasn''t having sex frequently.


    This could mean that the woman in his life wasn''t doing what she was supposed to.


    Calista''s voice was hoarse already and her body still reeled from the effect of what she had just done with him.


    But she took on a new challenge, Calista was going to drain Kyle of every ounce within his balls until he couldn''t walk again because she had no idea when next she would have him.


    -


    Cassandra was going through something that she didn''t know of herself, she had no idea that her attraction towards Kyle was something on a deeper level right now.


    This was information only known to Kyle thanks to his system but he occupied her mind a lot more, especially after he fucked her in the closet with her husband right at the door.


    That thought alone, the adrenaline rush, was something she had never felt before.


    Regardless of an event, if you think about it too much, it is inevitable you develop an interest in that person that could oftentimes lead to something as deep as this.

 Chapter 204 204: Big Reveal!

    Kyle lay in bed with Calista, stroking the length of her hair as she rested on his chest. He knew the psychological effect this might have, and that was why he gave her the much-needed aftercare. This wasn''t because Kyle cared about her, but because he wanted to keep her affection bar as high as possible. He knew things were going according to plan, but as Calista lay fast asleep, he couldn''t believe how well things were going in his life.


    Kyle began to understand the potential of this skill, as it allowed him to mimic everything to perfection. This could put him above the average actor should he choose to enter the field. He realized that the influence he was seeking might not lie outside the industry as an onlooker but as an active participant. If he could attain a certain status, not only would he be sought after for movie roles, but the reputation surrounding his name would be something no one could deny.


    Kyle was beginning to realize that another path was available to him, one provided by his system. He made sure Calista was asleep before gently breaking free from her embrace. He was stark naked, with no urgency to put on his clothes. Walking around the house, he searched for some refreshments. Opening the fridge, he found several beverages, mostly fresh fruit. Kyle grabbed some orange juice and a cup before returning to the bedroom.


    Calista was still asleep, but her phone sat on the bedside table. Kyle didn''t pay it much attention; he didn''t care about her personal life as long as she didn''t do anything that would betray him. Then the phone buzzed. Kyle noticed it, but the lack of curiosity didn''t cause him to flinch. He knew that Calista was in contact with the woman who claimed to be his sister, but Kyle chuckled at the thought.


    "Maybe I overreacted," Kyle thought to himself, realizing this must have been some sort of prank. It wouldn''t be hard to find his name if his face was available to the public. He wasn''t some enigma, and this should be the least of his problems. Kyle was an only child; he knew he had no biological siblings, and this had to do with the foster home where he grew up.


    Calista soon awoke from her slumber. Kyle waited for her, and this took a little over thirty minutes after retrieving the juice. The entire bottle was nearly empty, but Kyle was fully clothed, and she was aware that he was waiting for her to wake before leaving.


    "For a moment there, I thought you would forget to wake up," Kyle joked, but Calista felt embarrassed that he was watching her as she slept.


    "How long was I out?" Calista asked, but Kyle waved it away. There was no need to be self-conscious about something so mundane, and he wasn''t about to make her feel that way.


    "It doesn''t matter. I wanted to make sure you didn''t need anything before I head out," Kyle''s voice was gentle, an act that Calista appreciated. The fact that he stayed until she woke up reminded her why this man was different from all the others she had dealt with. They would have been gone by now, having gotten what they wanted, but Kyle was treating her like a person¡ªeven though she didn''t know he was farming for affection to keep his bar high.


    They said their goodbyes, but Calista couldn''t get out of bed. She was glad she had finished the movie, or her voice would have been a liability on set. Kyle walked out of the room, but he noticed something strange the moment he stepped outside. He felt the same sensation he had when Mike was stalking him¡ªsomeone was watching him right now.


    He knew he had to keep his cool and not let whoever was watching him know he had picked up on this if this was truly the case.


    "That''s strange," Kyle thought to himself. He knew there was a chance all of this was in his mind, but he trusted his gut feeling more than anything. Kyle walked back to his car slowly, assuming it was a paparazzo of some sort waiting outside her home to see if they could catch anything worth making the news. Calista was still fresh meat, and the first person to get their claws into her story would earn quite a lot. News outlets would pay for that information, not to mention the publicity it would bring.


    Kyle quickly took a detour, away from the direction where his car was parked. The person following him didn''t know who he was, but if he led them to the car, it wouldn''t take a genius to make the connection. Kyle had to know who it was, even though he had no idea where he was going. But he confirmed one thing¡ªhe was indeed being followed.


    Kyle suddenly turned around and noticed movement behind him, as if someone had rushed to take cover. But his peripheral vision caught this.


    "Come out before I call the cops," Kyle threatened. This was one thing that plagued the industry¡ªparasites like paparazzi who would do anything to get ahead. Kyle wasn''t even a celebrity, but stalking was definitely a crime. It was one thing to wait outside someone''s apartment, but actively following them should be illegal by any measure.


    Kyle knew there was a thin line that divided all of this as they always found a loophole.


    ]"I will count to five..." Kyle said, but he noticed his body was responding differently to this situation. His fingers trembled the moment he held up five fingers. It reminded him of when he jumped¡ªan event that had embedded itself deep within his subconscious. The trauma from nearly losing his life lingered, and it was showing. Kyle was not only affected by what almost claimed his life but also by the life he had taken.


    The accumulated trauma was something that he didn''t know he needed help with. However, Kyle understood that this was having its toll on him.


    However, he didn''t need to count because the person he was addressing revealed themselves. Kyle took a step back, his phone in hand, just in case he needed it.


    "Whoa! Wait, wait!" The person said, and upon closer inspection, Kyle realized it was a woman but not one he recognized nonetheless.


    "Who are you? Why are you following me?" Kyle asked, his eyes constantly scanning his surroundings for any other individuals. There was a chance she was a distraction, and others were lurking nearby, waiting to catch him off guard.


    "You don''t recognize me?" The woman asked. Kyle raised a brow as she walked closer to him.


    "If I did, I wouldn''t be asking," Kyle replied, irritation in his voice.


    But this was the same woman who had visited Calista, so if Kyle didn''t recognize her, she must have been an imposter. The closer she got, the more prominent her facial features became, but Kyle still had no idea who she was.


    "I was brought here by your girlfriend. I don''t mean any harm," the woman quickly apologized.


    "My girlfriend? You mean Calista brought you here?" Kyle was surprised by this revelation. He chuckled, not because she called her his girlfriend, but because Calista had gone behind his back to do this.


    But there was also a chance this woman was lying, so Kyle wasn''t about to jump to conclusions.


    "Yes! She did," the woman sounded desperate, and Kyle picked up on this.


    "Is that so... How did you convince her?" Kyle asked.


    The woman quickly reached into her purse and pulled out a picture. Kyle saw the picture but remained indifferent, his face void of surprise or shock. He stared at the picture for a minute before squeezing it and tossing it aside.


    "This picture is fake," Kyle informed her.


    "I know, right? You''d be surprised at what AI can do with a little age regression and a picture. But I do know you," the woman added.


    Kyle was disappointed by this, as it confirmed that Calista had indeed gone behind his back.


    "How do you know me?" Kyle asked, pushing aside his initial disappointment of finding out that Calista''s loyalty to him wasn''t absolute.


    "I''ve seen you... Of all the lies I''ve told, there''s one that remains true," the woman added, but Kyle was losing his patience. He had confirmed she wasn''t a paparazzi, so there was no point in staying with her any longer.


    The fact that she claimed to be his sister left a bitter taste in his mouth.


    "Are you going to speak, or keep wasting my time?" Kyle asked.


    "I''m your sister, Kyle," the woman said. Kyle sighed, his frustration building. This wasn''t funny.


    "You know what? Never mind. I''m going," Kyle said dismissively, but then she uttered a name she shouldn''t have known.


    "My father''s name is Gregory," she said, and this was the only thing that made Kyle stop in his tracks.

 Chapter 205: The Cost Of Transparency.

    Things were taking shape, there was no telling which route each of their paths would take.


    Aiysha skipped work the next day but not only her, Jones came back home early.


    Aiysha was surprised by this because she knew how seriously he took his work, it was a way for him to be up and about.


    She understood why he wanted to keep working as opposed to sitting in the house all day despite their financial struggles about being eliminated.


    He needed to be up and about, to feel like he was contributing and they both took this day off to try and reconnect.


    They knew that they wanted to make their marriage work and were willing to put in the effort but Aiysha knew that meant coming clean.


    If not for them then for their children, Aiysha wasn''t going to force this marriage and it had to be a mutual effort.


    Jones got back home and like usual, Aiysha was scantily dressed with the aroma in the air violating his nostrils.


    "Something smells good," Jones said with a smile but there was no denying that this would be a difficult interaction but they had to give it a shot.


    "Are you sure it isn''t just me?" Aiysha asked. Jones wasn''t blessed with Kyle''s sweet tongue, he knew Aiysha was trying her best to reciprocate.


    "Nothing can smell as good as you," Jones responded. A simple line that got the job done. It wasn''t the words that mattered but rather, who said them.


    Aiysha had a wide smile on as she brought him some food, placing it right in front of him like a good wife. In truth, Aiysha remained devoted to her husband and that was why she even tried to make this marriage work.


    She had made Jones'' favourite food further showing her effort but the truth was, despite Jones being a good husband on paper and doing everything a husband should.


    The spark in their marriage was dimming with each passing year.


    Aiysha did her part yet Jones returned empty-handed, he didn''t get her flowers or any small gesture that showed her he was thinking about her.


    Jones could tell he had messed up because he didn''t expect Aiysha to try this hard to begin with but maybe that was the problem, maybe he kept expecting her to make the first move and only then would he reciprocate.


    "You are too much!" Aiysha said, giggling slightly.


    Jones wanted to apologize for not getting her anything but knew he had to salvage the situation.


    "Give me a minute, I will be right back and then, you will have my full attention," Jones said with a wink and Aiysha gave him her permission.


    Jones quickly rushed to the toilet and tried to call Kyle multiple times but ultimately, decided to send a text when he wasn''t answering.


    Jones hoped that Kyle could come to his rescue but this process didn''t take up to five minutes as he returned to the table in which his wife was seated.


    "Done already?" Aiysha asked, she hadn''t touched the steaming hot food yet, waiting for her husband.


    They always ate from the same plate, this would help both of them watch their weight as well as allow each other some form of intimacy that didn''t involve physical touch.


    "Yup! Let me enjoy the meal my beautiful wife made for me," Jones complimented her.


    They were trying their best and Aiysha was looking at him, this might be the man she fell in love with but it was during a stage where she was not only at the bottom in terms of self-esteem.


    But because she didn''t have any option to pick from, however, she vowed her commitment to Jones and that was the single thing keeping her here.


    It took a few minutes for Jones to finish but Jones picked up on something because his wife looked like she wanted to tell him something.


    "Is there something wrong?" Jones asked Aiysha, holding her much smaller hands in his.


    "No, nothing is wrong but there is something I need you to know," Aiysha said.


    The transparency became the foundation of their marriage, she was trying her best to restore it and that began by her coming clean to her husband.


    She told Jones every single detail about what happened between her and Kyle.


    -


    Kyle didn''t believe the woman claiming to be his sister but the fact that she knew the name of his father left little doubt in his mind.


    Kyle knew con artists had a way of finding out things about rich people and the fact that she used AI to age regress his face and stick it on a picture with her as a kid told him all he needed to know.


    He couldn''t trust whatever came out of her mouth regardless of how true it sounded, it was simply too good to be true.


    However, he didn''t cut off the lady''s access to him because Kyle wanted to know why she came after him.


    She bore no resemblance to his father either, a face he couldn''t quite place but her face was kind.


    There was no way she would have such a kind face if she did grow up with that monster as a father. Kyle took her number, giving him the power of communication.


    He got into his car and the moment he arrived at the JPD Agency to see Isabella, he noticed that there were multiple missed calls and a text from Jones.


    "That is weird," Kyle thought to himself before opening the text message.


    It was Jones asking for his help, he needed Kyle to help him get something that he thought Aiysha would like.


    Kyle had no idea what she would like but the fact that Jones didn''t give him any specifics.


    It was vague but Kyle knew it was supposed to be a gift for his wife and it had to be from him, Jones.


    Kyle sighed the moment he read this because Jones was putting him in the middle of their marriage once again, he didn''t want to get involved because if things went south then there was a chance he was going to be blamed.


    Kyle knew it had to be within his pay wage, Jones that is or she might catch on.


    "Sighs, Jones man..." Kyle muttered under his breath in frustration because he was already running low on energy but couldn''t turn down this favour.


    Jones was his only friend and the only person who had made sacrifices for him the way he did.


    Kyle headed to the nearest store but knew going a bit above budget would make the gesture even more romantic.


    This took a little over an hour to do but Kyle wasn''t about to deliver it to her front door, he instead chose to leave this up to a dispatch rider.


    He gave a generous tip to make sure that the item reached its destination not only as soon as possible but in one piece.


    Unknown to Kyle, his relationship with Jones was about to take a different dynamic altogether.


    -


    Cassandra was ready to accept her fate, trusting Kyle wholeheartedly but Justin called her phone out of the blue.


    She didn''t want to pick up at first but this might be him throwing in the towel or offering a compromise.


    "What do you want?" Cassandra asked right away, her voice burning with anger.


    [[Don''t forget, we aren''t divorced yet so therefore, you are still my wife.]] Justin reminded her.


    The title disgusted Cassandra, it felt sickening to hear him use that word to describe their relationship even though he was right.


    "I will hang up if you have nothing else to say," Cassandra said.


    She wasn''t interested in mundane interactions with him but Justin wasn''t bothered by this.


    The thing about marriage is that your partner just knows how to push your buttons but most importantly, they know when to call one''s bluff.


    [[Is that so? Go ahead then.]] Justin said.


    Cassandra wanted to but she knew if she did she might never find out why he called her.


    [[You couldn''t, could you?]] Justin asked with a mocking tone.


    "What do you want Justin?" Cassandra asked once again.


    [[I want us to meet, just you and I.]] Justin proposed but the moment Cassandra heard this, a look of disgust crept up on her face and she hung up the phone right away.


    "Huh?" Cassandra was surprised by this feeling because while Justin was a terrible husband, her emotions never evolved into actual hatred but for some reason, picturing them together made her want to throw up.


    But a smile crept up on her face because she realized that she had broken free from his clutches.


    At this same moment, she came to realize that Kyle was the reason she recoiled at the thought of Justin touching her.


    It was the best thing that could happen because it confirmed what she secretly feared, she no longer had any emotional attachment to Justin.

 Chapter 206: Kyles Talent! [FIXED!]

    Kyle got something fancy but didn''t want to get anything too suggestive


    Jones complained about their sex life and Kyle could recall Aiysha''s proportions in great detail so getting her something that fits wouldn''t be too much of a stretch.


    However, he didn''t know if this would be him crossing a boundary because any sane man would ask how he got their partner''s measurements down to perfection.


    It would not only show that he was suggestively looking at her but Kyle sighed.


    He wanted to help him spice up his sex life so he got something for both of them.


    This way, Jones wouldn''t take it personally because Kyle also got his measurements down to perfection.


    It could be a little role play, the scene he had acted out with Calista served as an inspiration for this idea.


    Kyle knew this was risky but if it worked out, Jones would be indebted to him.


    Kyle finally reached the agency he owned. It had been a while since he had spoken to Isabella because he knew that she was an individual who had things sorted out.


    She might have known more about this than him at the beginning but with his skills, Kyle knew every legal implication in the contract that was signed between the both of them.


    Kyle walked into the Agency and noticed that it looked a bit different.


    Kyle spotted Carly and greeted her like he would anyone else and she seemed surprised for some reason.


    "Is Isabella in?" Kyle asked to which she nodded to confirm she was.


    "Yes sir, she''s inside!" Carly quickly said.


    Kyle squinted his eyes in suspicion because this behaviour seemed strange to him.


    "Is everything alright?" Kyle asked, choosing to get personal.


    "Yes sir...!" Carly said with a military salute.


    Kyle chuckled slightly at her reaction, she was very expressive and maybe this was why Isabella kept her around.


    Kyle walked into her office, noticing that Carly hadn''t informed her of his arrival.


    Kyle walked in even without her being informed. Kyle walked in on her hard at work.


    She had on a pair of glasses, clicking away at the computer in front of her.


    There was an air conditioner installed in here, Kyle could tell it was on the more expensive end.


    He didn''t mind this, the Agency could use an upgrade all around so it could accurately reflect their status.


    "Isabella, you''re allowed to take a break," Kyle commented, startling her.


    Kyle hadn''t knocked and the door didn''t creak to alert her of his arrival until he spoke.


    "Mr Kyle! I wasn''t expecting you!" Isabella was taken off guard and she was partly embarrassed because her table was a mess.


    She quickly rushed to fix that problem, taking the paper littered across it.


    "It is fine, I admire your work ethic if anything at all," Kyle complimented her before sitting across from her.


    "I apologize for dropping by unannounced but I believe visitations like these are far more productive," Kyle added.


    Isabella managed to get the papers out of the way before sitting right back.


    "There is no need to apologize, Mr Kyle," Isabella dismissed it


    He was the owner of the Agency, he could come in and out as he chose but she was glad that it was someone like Kyle that saved the Agency.


    "I like the work you have been doing recently and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations. I have heard about the multiple actresses assigned to us that have gotten roles in much smaller movies across the country even though not all are notable roles but it is a start nonetheless," Kyle said.


    Isabella was surprised that he took note of these things.


    She assumed he was only interested in major roles like Calista.


    On that note, what Kyle told her was spot on.


    Calista having that "role" bought for her only helped their reputation.


    Isabella noticed that Kyle was a man who had the wealth to take this Agency to the next level.


    She understood that despite her ambition, it had to ultimately align with Kyle''s goals for this place otherwise she couldn''t enact it.


    Cassandra proceeded to fill Kyle in on the number of actresses under them as well as the movies and roles they had been assigned.


    She wasn''t sure Kyle would retain the information she was giving him because even she had to refer to a piece of paper where these things were written.


    But what Kyle did next was something she wouldn''t have anticipated.


    Kyle repeated every single thing she had just told him in the exact order.


    "T-That is correct," Isabella couldn''t hide her surprise.


    "You memorized everything?" Isabella heard of such people but this was her first time encountering one.


    "Yup, I''m something of a freak of nature," Kyle downplayed it.


    "But I want to know where our standing with Distort Is. Is it concluded?" KKyle asked.


    "Yes Mr Kyle, it has been concluded. The movie has been wrapped up and only positive reviews have been given about Misses Wave''s role in it," Isabella added.


    This was to inform Kyle that the movie was a resounding success, not that he had a single doubt of any other outcome.


    "That is great! I was right to leave you in charge of this. I also heard of how you handled Ella''s commission," Kyle showered her in compliments and Isabella couldn''t hide her blushes.


    "Thank you so much for the kind words," Isabella showed her gratitude verbally.


    "Say, Isabella, I might be interested in becoming an Actor, what would you say my chances are in becoming the best in that?" Kyle asked out of the blue, her smile dissipating into confusion.


    "You want to become an actor?" Isabella knew there was only so far money could get him in that regard without possessing any skills to back it up.


    Kyle didn''t strike her as someone who could wear multiple faces so this caught her off.


    "That is correct, I''m considering it and I''m asking you if you think I would cut it," Kyle repeated.


    He knew that making the connections himself with prominent celebrities in that field was better than relying on Nakamura to put him through the door.


    He would rather enter the scene himself.


    "I would need to see your skills to determine that," Isabella said and Kyle took a deep breath.


    "Alright, hand me a script," Kyle instructed her and the look in her eyes was that of curiosity.


    She had no idea what came into him but he was serious.


    She quickly reached for a script, one that required heavy use of one''s emotions.


    "Here, try this," Isabella said and Kyle went quiet, his eyes going through the script within his grasp.


    "Is he memorizing it?" Isabella thought to herself and that was what the man before her was doing.


    Kyle dropped the script the moment he did and before she knew it, he began to cry.


    This was one of the hardest skills an actor/actress could convey and Isabella was taken aback.


    It wasn''t just the tears but the look in his eyes.


    It got her, Kyle drew her in and this left her speechless, she couldn''t believe what she was witnessing and the delivery of the lines was like she was watching a veteran.


    The scene was so intense that Isabella found tears pooling in her eyes.


    She expected some mediocre showing but Kyle did anything but that.


    Kyle delivered each line with precision, he could be the next big thing.


    At this point, Isabella thought the universe was blessing her.


    "Wow! That was amazing!" Isabella exclaimed.


    She couldn''t tell he was acting and the way he memorized the script with a single read already put him above 96% of people in the industry.


    If Kyle could deliver his lines with such expertise on his first try, it would significantly cut the amount of time needed to shoot a movie.


    "I guess I did good..." Kyle responded with an awkward smile.


    "You were perfect! I cannot believe you haven''t gone into acting yourself!" The lady exclaimed, clearly still In shock.


    For a moment, she forgot she was talking to her boss and who could blame her?


    "Hahaha! I''m glad," Kyle said with a heartfelt laughter.


    Isabella immediately returned to her computer, typing in a few words before returning to Kyle in mere seconds.


    "I have a few openings if you''re interested,'' Isabella was in a hurry to showcase the talent he had.


    "Already? C''mon, stop playing," Kyle tried to downplay her praise.


    But if he could get a role, it had to be something challenging.


    Kyle wasn''t interested in working his way up from the bottom.


    He had the means to skip all of that and go straight to the top.


    Kyle had the money for it. If need be, he would start his own Marvel/DC verse.


    He had the money to, after all, his wealth was infinite and he was about to show the world just what money could do.

 Chapter 207: Strippers Needed!

    Kyle had put on a show for Isabella and she was impressed.


    She couldn''t believe she had a talent like this right under her nose.


    Kyle knew now wasn''t the time, he needed to see how well the movie Calista featured in did.


    "Not now but I''m glad that you find my acting amusing," Kyle remained humble even though he was certain that this was the best performance she had ever witnessed.


    Kyle watched a lot of movies and played a lot of games so he had the upper hand when it came to these things.


    Total Recall was the best skill he could ask for because, without it, he wouldn''t be able to replicate these moves as his memory would lack the ability to do that.


    Kyle wanted to see a reaction and get what he was looking for.


    "Isabella, I want this Agency to conquer the world. I want it to produce the next Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie if you will..." Kyle said.


    Isabella knew he was an ambitious man but this would take a lot of work, Kyle wasn''t going to start at the bottom even though this might help him learn the inner workings of this new world he stepped in.


    "I, too, want that!" Isabella responded enthusiastically.


    "We need to make this movie the one that puts us out there. Do you think the Agency is big now? Give it a couple of weeks," Kyle added.


    Isabella nearly had tears form in her eyes because this was everything she ever wanted it to be and Kyle was going to help her.


    The fact that he allowed her free rule meant she could shape it according to her vision, a vision that Kyle seemingly shared.


    Isabella wanted to inform him about the earnings but Kyle didn''t look interested in this.


    "You know what? How about you handle the finances? Give yourself a 50% raise while you''re at it. I don''t know how much you''re paid but you have earned a raise..." Kyle informed her.


    Isabella was astonished because she was glad just working here but this raise would change her life.


    It would also change her social class, moving it to higher class and this would significantly improve her way of life.


    Isabella accepted his offer with both hands because they had grown considerably over the past couple of months but even so, the raise was too soon in that regard.


    Kyle concluded his meeting with her but Isabella realized this man had the potential to be even greater than he was.


    This, in turn, made her interested in Kyle. She needed to know who he was and where he came from. Anything that would give her a glimpse into his life.


    -


    Kyle left the area in a haste but this was due to wanting to see how his nightclub was doing.


    Kyle realized that he had multiple businesses to handle but the strip club section hadn''t been sorted out.


    They had yet to pick the girls but Kyle knew that this would result in sex and when sex was involved, things tend to get extremely violent when a misunderstanding ensues because their hormones are through the roof.


    Kyle parked his car but he took a moment to catch himself, Kyle needed to cool his mind because his hands kept trembling.


    Kyle sighed, he had to calm his mind otherwise it would only get worse, Kyle noticed it became more prominent as time went by.


    It worsened and he was beginning to realize that things were affecting him a lot more than he cared to admit, the whole thing with Clarence.


    "What is going on with me?" Kyle thought to himself, wondering why this was happening a lot more frequently.


    But he managed to get things under control and the trembling soon stopped even though he was still affected by what went on that day.


    "Hey boss," A voice greeted him from the window and it was enough to startle him but upon the second inspection, Kyle realized it was Nate.


    "Nate! What are you doing!?" Kyle was rattled but this was the first time Nate had seen this.


    Kyle had always been an easygoing guy who had no care in the world so this was a bit strange in retrospect but he did sneak up on him.


    "I''m sorry! I didn''t mean to scare you," Nate quickly apologized but Kyle cleared his throat.


    "I wasn''t scared, you just took me by surprise," Kyle tried to downplay it but Nate knew this was him trying to save face.


    Not that it mattered to him either way, he was just glad to be here because Kyle had given him a chance to redeem himself.


    The experience he got here would be invaluable in his CV even if things don''t end up working out here, Nate''s future was looking bright.


    Nate thought Kyle would give him a part-time role but the most surprising thing about all of this was Kyle was willing to give him a paid leave at any given point should college get overwhelming.


    This meant he didn''t need to juggle between school and work at the cost of his education but Kyle had yet to find someone he could trust that would act as a backup should Nate need this option.


    "So is there a reason you''re ambushing me?" Kyle asked Nate while exiting his car.


    "No, I was just stretching my legs and noticed that you were here," Nate informed him.


    "Is that so? How convenient," Kyle responded but Nate noticed the slight tremors in Kyle''s hands.


    "Did it affect him that much?" Nate thought to himself, wondering if he overdid it with his harmless gesture but Kyle was a wreck mentally.


    Nate couldn''t comprehend what was going through his mind, that was the truth of the matter because Kyle played it off so well.


    "Is everything going well?" Kyle asked and Nate nodded his head to affirm this.


    "That is great, and how is college?" Kyle questioned, for the first time showing a personal interest in Nate''s life.


    "College is a pain in the ass but who has ever said that they like school?" Nate dismissed it.


    "Students that go there to learn?" Kyle responded with a raised brow.


    "They are lying, no one likes school," Nate fired back.


    "So why do they pay to go through it?" Kyle questioned with a headshake.


    "Because they lied to us that it would open the doors of opportunities. If literacy was the priority, why would we need to pay for it?" Nate questioned.


    This was a good question because there was the notion that education was the priority yet it only favoured those that could afford it.


    Even the scholarship programmes would be against them and Kyle knew at a fundamental level that Nat was right.


    Even so, literacy couldn''t be underestimated as Kyle always believed school was to put people in a social environment where they could study other human beings.


    Learn how to connect, it wasn''t just for education but to help improve one''s social skills.


    That was what most people failed to realize, who knew who you could meet in such an environment, that was why people paid for it.


    That was the opportunity that was spoken about but Kyle wasn''t going to press further because two subjective views could co-exist.


    Kyle noticed there were a lot more people here than he anticipated, it was daytime so why the hell were they so many people?


    Didn''t they have a job or something? Kyle was confused by this act but then again, not everyone could be something regardless of how hard they tried.


    That was the harsh truth and just because they couldn''t become something, didn''t mean they couldn''t enjoy the simple things in life.


    "I know right, I''m surprised too," Nate could read Kyle''s facial expression.


    The drinks were going at a cheaper cost so it drew all sorts of people here, including the alcoholics who had a taste for the more expensive things in life but couldn''t afford it on a normal day.


    "This place is doing better than I expected it to, that discount was a genius move on your end. People just keep coming," Nate commended Kyle even though he knew it was coming at a loss to him.


    But one could think of this as an investment, investments usually start as a loss.


    That was something that couldn''t be helped but the profits after getting these people as regular customers would do some good to the club, on paper that was.


    "Has anyone applied for another job?" Kyle asked but Nate shook his head.


    "Negative boss. No lady has applied, I''m afraid," Nate responded with a headshake.


    "I see, it looks like we have to broaden our net," Kyle informed Nate.


    "Net? What are you suggesting?" Nate asked but Kyle didn''t know how these things worked.


    "What about contacting some Onlyfans models?" Kyle asked.


    Kyle wanted this to be different and if they could find a popular lady on there, there was no way her followers wouldn''t kill for an opportunity to see her.


    It was a win-win situation and in a second, Kyle found a solution to this problem.

 Chapter 208 208: Cassandras Affection Bar [FIXED!]

    Kyle had an idea that would serve to not only improve the fluidity in his business but elevate it to the next level.


    He was already making waves outside the industry with these establishments but there was a chance that these things could backfire.


    People always had something to say. With modern-day women, one could say he was exploiting women despite this ironically being Kyle supporting their hustle by giving them a bigger stage to perform on.


    Nate was already on the internet but Kyle could tell he had someone in mind already.


    However, why didn''t he give her this opportunity before this announcement?


    Nate was a young good-looking guy, Kyle knew he didn''t have to work much to get women but if he was jerking it to an Onlyfans girl, it would show that he wasn''t getting as much coochie as Kyle thought.


    Kyle wasn''t entirely surprised by this because this was how things tend to work worldwide.


    It is much easier to jerk it than to spend time wooing a woman for that same goal.


    Kyle couldn''t judge and once again, this was a mere assumption on his end.


    "Kyle, I think I have someone for you," Nate called his attention and it was just as Kyle suspected.


    Kyle walked over to him to see what the fuss was about and Nate pulled out someone.


    Kyle noticed she had a small following so even if they did hire her, she wouldn''t generate many customers from those followings but there was a chance that if they did hire her with her followings climbing up.


    Then other models would take note of this and reach out, it was ideal for marketing just like they did with Calista.


    Kyle noticed that the majority of her content was weird cosplays as well as very strange fetishes.


    Kyle shot Nate a side-eye because he knew what this meant.


    Nate couldn''t look Kyle in the eyes either because he knew what this looked like but there was no denying that this just ousted him.


    "Hm, this could work," Kyle said and noticed Nate sounded almost existing.


    "Really!?" Nate asked but noticed that his voice was higher than necessary.


    He had to clear his throat before trying again.


    "I thought so too," Nate said with a wide grin but Kyle just shook his head, hiding his smile.


    "Get it done," Kyle informed Nate but couldn''t help to wonder if Nate knew this woman in real life.


    But if that was the case then it made things easier because it meant he would be able to convince her to take up their offer.


    Kyle knew he could call it a day and return to the apartment but the walls were thin.


    He didn''t want to hear whatever Jones would be doing with his wife so he decided to stay out for a while longer.


    Kyle recalled the woman claiming to be his sister, he was not only appalled by Calista''s betrayal but the entire situation he found himself in.


    But there was one person Kyle was curious about and that was Cassandra.


    The affection bar that appeared was something else entirely and Kyle wondered why it appeared days after their interaction.


    Did something happen after he left?


    Kyle decided to plan a meeting with Cassandra to see what she had going on.


    Kyle got a response right away, she wasn''t home but wasn''t closed off to Kyle coming to meet her where she was.


    Kyle got the location and realized that it was somewhere not far from where he was.


    However, it was clear that wherever she was, it had to do with the court case that awaited her.


    Kyle knew he had little choice in this situation because if she didn''t want him there.


    She wouldn''t have sent the address to him, the only reason he wanted to was to see if this would affect the affection bar that appeared.


    He needed to know what Cassandra responded to.


    Kyle got into his car but got a call from Priscilla soon after.


    Kyle picked up the phone but it wasn''t Priscilla talking to him, it was Oliver.


    "Oliver? Can I help you with something?" Kyle asked, not asking the all-important question as to why he had her phone in his possession.


    The conversation didn''t last long but it was also suspicious that Oliver was speaking to him like they were buddies.


    He didn''t know if he needed to bring this to Priscilla''s attention or leave it be.


    Kyle knew if he reported this and if Priscilla wasn''t aware of their interaction then it could potentially cause a divide.


    Kyle chose to keep his mouth shut for now because he owed her no loyalty.


    She was working on a case he brought her simply because of the need to repay his huge favour to them.


    Kyle pulled up to the location given to him by Cassandra, Kyle''s life had changed drastically since getting this system that allowed him to bend everything he once knew was true.


    Kyle knew that there was so much he could get from this system.


    The system, every skill it gave him was a means to not only expand his wealth but to maintain it.


    Kyle wondered if he would lose these skills should the system ever decide to disappear.


    Imagine him rising to the top in Hollywood only for him to lose the very thing that gave him that status.


    Kyle would plummet to the bottom of the barrel but he would still have the wealth that came with it; however, he would lose his legacy.


    Kyle noticed that she wasn''t alone from a distance but he already expected this from the get-go.


    He wondered if he should call her but upon closer observation, the person with him was the lawyer that he had hired for her.


    Kyle wondered why she would give him this address if they were on the verge of an important meeting.


    Either way, he was already here so there was no point for him to turn back.


    Kyle walked towards the open-door coffee place, they were seated outdoors nonetheless.


    He noticed Cassandra spotted him first but didn''t get up from her seat.


    The papers right in front of her were proof that this was something that they were working on together.


    Kyle waved at her and she reciprocated, only then did the lawyer spot Kyle.


    "Well, hello there you two," Kyle said and the man that he had hired was an older man who had won questionable cases despite the evidence suggesting otherwise.


    Kyle didn''t care about his track record or how dirty the cases he took were because the only thing he wanted to do at that moment was to push things to his advantage.


    Some things needed a forceful hand and this was it.


    The man got up and shook Kyle''s hand, not only showing respect but also putting Kyle in a place of authority.


    Something that Cassandra noticed and brought a smile to her face, Kyle noticed that he was the one with the power here.


    "How is everything going?" Kyle asked and the man quickly sat back down with Kyle taking a seat beside Cassandra.


    Flashing her a smile as their eyes met with Cassandra returning this gesture.


    "Are you alright?" Kyle questioned to which she nodded in response.


    "I am but what about you?" Cassandra asked him and Kyle looked over his shoulder before leaning in.


    "It is a secret but I can''t stop thinking about that day," Kyle whispered in her ear.


    This wasn''t the place or time to think about that but Kyle wanted to see if this would have any effect on her.


    Cassandra immediately clasped her thighs shut. It had an effect but not in the way Kyle intended.


    "I see..." Kyle thought to himself before retracting his face to pay attention to the man in front of him.


    "Everything is going according to plan, sir. We are just finalizing things on this end," The man said and Kyle gave an approving nod.


    "This is good to hear. No man should want to take a child away from his mother, this will never happen under my watch," Kyle reassured her.


    [Ding!]


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Cassandra''s affection bar: 5%!]


    Kyle realized at that moment that she responded to masculinity and reassurance but why was it so low?


    Kyle understood that she had more experience in life so it would be harder to win her over as easily as he did with Jane and Calista but this was too little.


    Either way, it was a win because he now knew what her heart responded to and it was something he could offer her.


    Kyle knew this case would be a good opportunity to influence it as much as possible.


    "There is nothing to worry about, we will win this case," Kyle placed his hand on her thigh but noticed her body was hot.


    "Is she aroused?" Kyle thought to himself, looking at Cassandra but she couldn''t look him in the eye because she knew that Kyle had caught on.


    She still cared about her image and didn''t want him to view her as a slut but this was because she had no idea what Kyle liked as of yet.

 Chapter 209: The Key Found. [FIXED!]

    The meeting was over quickly, and Kyle realized that things were looking up for Cassandra even though she was still anxious.


    Cassandra couldn''t help but wonder if she was doing the right thing because she understood what this meant long-term.


    "Is everything alright?" Kyle asked but Cassandra looked shook.


    "The lawyer... He said something about Justin never seeing him again," Cassandra said but the truth was, she wanted her son to know his father.


    Otherwise, he risked growing up to be dysfunctional because there was no telling what a lack of a masculine presence in his life would do.


    "Is that a problem?" Kyle asked like it wasn''t a big deal. He knew this would make her respond honestly to the situation because Kyle had somewhat shaped her response without her knowing.


    If she said it was a big deal, it might look like she wanted to keep Justin in her life and from the contract that she agreed with Kyle, it was clear that he didn''t like sharing.


    "I wanted my son to know his father or have someone to fill that role in his life," Cassandra said but Kyle found this to be the perfect opportunity to exploit her affection bar.


    Kyle understood at a fundamental level that this might be the wrong thing to do but he planned to tell her what she wanted to hear at that moment.


    "That is why I''m here," Kyle said with a reassuring smile and Cassandra was shocked to hear this.


    She didn''t expect these words to come out of his mouth because Kyle was a young man with the world at his fingertips, there was no reason for him to limit himself to this responsibility but Cassandra couldn''t help but believe him.


    Kyle was so convincing but of course, he was, he just became the best actor overnight but it was hard to discern if this was an act or the truth.


    "You''re just saying that. I''m sorry to say but I cannot believe mere words," Cassandra said but Kyle chuckled at this response.


    Her reasoning was valid considering who Kyle was but this was also a pivotal moment for her as well because she knew what this meant not only for her but her son.


    "Cassandra... Have you forgotten?" Kyle asked but Cassandra looked confused by what he meant by this.


    "It seems I have because I have no idea what you''re talking about," Cassandra responded but a chuckle escaped Kyle''s lips.


    "You have me and my wealth is never-ending, I can give you as much as you want when you want it," Kyle reassured her. Cassandra wanted to call his bluff but Kyle already demonstrated he had the wealth to do that.


    "Why me?" Cassandra asked.


    "Well, you have those things on her chest for starters," Kyle said, staring right at the top of her cleavage.


    Kyle noticed she was wearing a more revealing outfit recently and it was a refreshing sight to see.


    It made her look more modern and less closed off, the chances that she would be approached by men looking this good was inevitable.


    But he liked it, Kyle wanted other men to want his women or how would he have them as trophies in the long run if they were only desired by him?


    Kyle wanted the best for them in life and had the means to make sure that came to pass.


    "And you are an amazing woman. Don''t get me started about you being a mother, I cannot place my fingers around it but the sacrifice you''re making for your child isn''t something every woman could," Kyle added, complimenting her motherhood.


    Cassandra smiled at this compliment and Kyle leaned in close like she had something on her face.


    "There is that smile... I definitely cannot lead that out," Kyle said and Cassandra was flushed right when these words left his lips.


    [Ding!]


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Cassandra''s affection: 7%!]


    Kyle knew it wasn''t much but it was something, he wasn''t sure if it increased because he called her a good mother or because of the compliments about her features.


    "Hahaha! You''re such a smooth-talker," Cassandra couldn''t hold her blushes even though she tried her best to remain composed.


    "Smooth talker and an even better eater, I''m a man of many talents," Kyle said out of the blue.


    Cassandra knew what he was implying but the truth was that she had never been eaten before.


    She stuck to conventional sex and didn''t do anything much in terms of sexual adventures.


    "You are? I wonder how that feels: Cassandra was a grown woman so this topic didn''t make her embarrassed because she knew it had to be had if they were to have a healthy relationship.


    "I could show you," Kyle''s hand clutched her thighs but they were in public, the lawyer had left them alone right after their business concluded.


    "We''re in public," Cassandra whispered, trying to remove his hand from her thighs but Kyle was letting up.


    "I could show you so many things..." Kyle said as his hand went higher up her thigh.


    Kyle expected her to stop him but her hands slowly left his, leaving him to do what he wished with her body.


    "Do you want to head back to your place?" Kyle asked her but Cassandra raised her eyebrow.


    "Don''t you think it is strange that I have never been to your place?" Cassandra questioned and she had a reason to.


    It was a common practice for men to invite women back to their place but Kyle hadn''t done that despite his status.


    Jane wasn''t going to be home nor was he expecting Calista so he should have the house all to himself.


    But there was a problem, he didn''t want Aiysha or Jones to see him bringing in different women to his house because it would ultimately dent his image.


    Kyle realized that he might need another house for these types of activities.


    Somewhere far away from here and that would solve half of his problems because then, he would no longer be worried about ruining how he was perceived.


    Kyle had no idea why he was hesitant to take this step but understood that it would be him giving up a life that he had grown accustomed to.


    However, it was time to make this change, he could put in a quick call and rent out an Airbnb for the rest of the year.


    However, Kyle knew Cassandra would catch on because there would be no pictures or personal objects that would make this place look like a home.


    Kyle had to come clean, he could just tell her the truth because the last thing he needed was three women knowing where he lived.


    Each could access his home whenever they felt like it and this would put him in a tricky situation as it was only a matter of time before they ran into Jane.


    Kyle hadn''t told Jane about these girls yet even though she had her suspicions.


    Kyle knew he needed to ease her into it, she had to understand that despite him having other women didn''t mean he cared less about her.


    This simply meant that he had the means to feed his addiction without compromising the lives of those around him.


    "You know what, you''re right but my place is undergoing a few renovations so it is not in a state to entertain guests as of yet," Kyle said and this was true because the apartment was undergoing a renovation.


    Even though his house wasn''t the one facing that construction.


    "Is that so?" Cassandra asked in a suspicious tone.


    "I cross my heart and hope to live," Kyle responded.


    "That isn''t how it goes..." Cassandra responded with a head shake and Kyle chuckled at this revelation.


    "You see? My brain signals get all scrambled when I''m with you," Kyle showed his wit to try and divert the conversation from heading into a direction he didn''t wish for it to.


    "Fine, we can go back to my place," Cassandra said.


    "Is your child home?" Kyle asked to which Cassandra nodded to confirm he was in fact at home.


    "Yes, he is..." Cassandra responded, wondering if that would put him off from continuing with their planned hook-up.


    "Good, I think it is about time I got to know the little fella," Kyle responded.


    Cassandra couldn''t believe those words left his mouth, she knew that Kyle didn''t need to go this far but nonetheless appreciated the gesture.


    "Is there something wrong?" Kyle asked her, Cassandra couldn''t hide her facial expression.


    "Nothing is wrong, I was just surprised, that is all. I didn''t know you wanted to meet my boy," Cassandra confessed.


    [Ding!]


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Cassandra''s affection bar: 12%!]


    "The key... It is her child," Kyle thought to himself but this would inadvertently force him to play the role of a father despite him having no experience. Either being one or having one.

 Chapter 210: You Have A Deal. [FIXED!]

    Nate got right to work to contact this woman because he understood the power he held in his hands right now.


    It was just as Kyle suspected, she was someone that Nate had patronized, there was no mistaking that because the chat history between them was proof of that.


    Nate got a response almost immediately, the disadvantage to her content was that it was niche and this meant it reached a limited audience.


    The audience she did have had a closer relationship with her than any other top Onlyfans model.


    Nate began the recruitment process but she was skeptical about the whole process because there was no telling if Nate was an online creep trying to lure her.


    If this opportunity existed in the first place, why was he among her top 5 subscribers?


    The first time they spoke, Nate informed her of his part-time job so no one could blame her for not believing his story.


    It was too good to be true, no one just attains that type of influence by barely earning minimum wage.


    But eventually, she bulged because Nate did enough to convince her,


    She understood that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but had no intentions of meeting him alone.


    An agreement that Nate agreed with because he understood her concerns for her safety but he also wasn''t meeting her in a neutral location.


    He made sure to send her the address of the place he worked so she could run her research before deciding.


    Nate knew that the moment she stepped foot inside, she would understand that this was as authentic as it got.


    He didn''t need to wait long because the woman agreed to meet him that day, showing that she already lived in his city.


    Nate knew nothing about where she lived or otherwise, this was an educated guess because there was a chance that they would display those within proximity despite their location never being stated on their bio.


    Nate anxiously waited like a kid on Christmas Eve, waiting to see what he got on Christmas.


    The seconds blend into minutes and that eventually bled into hours.


    It took a little over an hour and thirty minutes for his phone to ring, this was the first time this was happening.


    Nate was giddy and picked up the phone and the anticipation he had waited for was all worth it because, for a split second, he heard her voice.


    Nate gave her his number so she had the freedom to choose if she would call him or not.


    She chose correctly because she walked through that door, her eyes darting around the place.


    Nate noticed that she was alone despite telling him that she was going to come with someone.


    This could have been a bluff because there was a high chance she wouldn''t want anyone to know about this.


    She looked confused but Nate confronted her from her blind spot because she wrongly assumed someone there was him.


    The truth was, in this type of communication they had, Nate never revealed his face for security reasons. He didn''t want her to be able to point him out of a crowd should they ever run into each other because he would be ashamed that his little secret found him.


    "Hello there," Nate greeted, the woman wasn''t startled because her body was already on alert right from the moment she entered the door.


    She looked even prettier in person, it was a pity that a woman this beautiful engaged in such activities but it was never with another person.


    That was something that Nate appreciated, all her content was solo so this was going to be an interesting experience because there was no telling if she was up for it to begin with.


    "I''m sorry but I''m looking for someone," The lady said but Nate was surprised that she couldn''t recognize his voice.


    This must be Superman syndrome, where a person automatically disqualifies another because the comparison is inconceivable that their brain subconsciously sees two different people.


    However, this woman could tell by the way Nate was looking at her that he knew her.


    "Wait, don''t tell me you''re him?" The woman asked, almost gasping.


    She was a woman with black hair, the tips dyed blue but she was a lot shorter than Nate thought she would be, barely reaching 5'' 2 however there was something about her aura.


    It wasn''t that of a woman lacking in confidence and she maintained eye contact with Nate all through, not once looking away.


    "You caught me. You see? I wasn''t a creep," Nate teased but this was what made the entire case even more strange.


    People that usually had these kinks all looked like or acted like creeps so seeing Nate was the opposite of that was a shocker, to say the least.


    But just like that, her guard dropped and it was all thanks to how Nate looked.


    He was attractive and people tend to feel safer with attractive individuals as opposed to people that aren''t attractive.


    It was one of those unwritten laws of the universe but it once again showed how attractive people had it a lot easier than those that weren''t.


    "I''m shocked... So this was a real proposal? I''m not going to go home disappointed now, am I, big boy?" The lady questioned, Nate spotted the piercing on her tongue and everything about her was exciting.


    She was the kind of woman who would make a holy man sin because she knew how to satisfy the male ego.


    "You are not leaving her disappointed," Nate assured her with a goofy smile.


    "I''m glad to hear," She ran her fingers along his arm, sending a shudder down his spine.


    Everything about her was enough to give him a boner, he still couldn''t believe she was here in person.


    Nate was quick to begin the interview process because he understood that this was something that couldn''t skip or take lightly considering she was going to be the face of this moving forward.


    Nate knew that Kyle trusted him to make the right call and he wasn''t going to take that for granted.


    For the first time, Nate asked her for a name as he only knew the username that she displayed on the site.


    And the thing he got from this interaction was her name being Kelly but this was one of the few things that she could reveal.


    It was finalized in a few minutes and Nate had no idea how to describe the feeling in his heart but he knew that mixing pleasure and business was a recipe for disaster.


    A disaster he couldn''t afford right now because there was too much at stake.


    But the good news was, they had secured their first employee in the 18+ department.


    -


    Jane and Ella had come to realize that Calista might be the same person and this allowed Ella to reveal everything the two discussed.


    They took a trip online to learn more about it and to their surprise, Calista wasn''t as unknown as they thought. If anything, her recent movie got a decent amount of promotion because she was semi-trending on social media platforms right now.


    "Oh wow... She is pretty," Jane couldn''t help but admire her beauty.


    Ella rolled her eyes because she knew that this woman was not only younger than Jane but had the status to make her friend feel insecure.


    "Of course she is but if Kyle has anything to do with her, there is no way it wouldn''t be all over the news. Don''t you think so?" Ella asked.


    She tried her best to reassure her friend but this wasn''t Jane being insecure but admiring the beauty of this woman.


    There was no way that Kyle didn''t give her a double take.


    "I trust Kyle, Ella. It Is alright but this lady is so pretty," Jane stated once again but this was her admiring another woman.


    Nothing more, nothing less and Ella realized that shortly after.


    "I know right, I was stunned!" Ella confessed.


    No wonder she was receptive to her offer of friendship.


    The ladies kept searching for more information regarding her doing a little investigative work of their own.


    And they stumbled upon various information about her after going down the rabbit hole.


    They went from shocked to surprised because they stumbled upon the picture of Kyle arriving at the set.


    "What is he doing there?" Jane stuttered.


    She couldn''t understand but this at least helped her understand the nature of their relationship.


    Ella didn''t also think this was important enough to cause a panic because no one knew what Kyle did for a living but Ella was aware that he had dealings in the entertainment industry.


    "That is it!" Ella exclaimed, she had finally connected the dots.


    "What is!? And why did you scream?!" Jane shouted as she stumbled back.


    "She knows Kyle! She has always known him!" Ella said. This meant that Calista had lied to her right from the start when she claimed not to.


    It was hard not knowing the person whose Agency you worked for.


    Ella was close but had it wrong, Calsita had no idea that Kyle was her boss but this was the connection Ella established between them which ultimately worked in Kyle''s favour.

 Chapter 211: Mommy Issues. [18+] [FIXED!]

    Kyle was delighted with his life but knew he had to deal with his past.


    It was something that he had tried to outrun for so long but it was catching up to him.


    Kyle knew it was only a matter of time before it bled into the present.


    Kyle saw Cassandra and couldn''t help but picture his mother in her somewhat.


    She was caring but watching her do what she did for her child was the opposite of what his mother did.


    Kyle''s mother berated him constantly and reminded him that he was the reason his father was no longer in their lives.


    This made him feel worthless growing up and it showed by how little he clung to life.


    He never saw it as anything special and would throw it away at any given inconvenience because he was aware that life was only as important as one made it out to be.


    But this woman here, why was she fighting for her child?


    How lucky he must be to have two parents fighting for the love of their child?


    Kyle was envious but there was nothing he could do to repair his past.


    But would this child be like him when he grew up if he played a father role?


    This scared Kyle because he didn''t turn out great until this system appeared out of nowhere to bless him with the ability to turn his life around.


    On the verge of death, he was reborn into something he didn''t recognize.


    Kyle wondered if he was a good or bad person.


    Cassandra started as a distraction, a person he wished to test her moral compass to validate his thoughts on marriage.


    However, she turned into something entirely different.


    A woman that would do anything to secure her child''s future even if that meant sleeping with him.


    Kyle respected the logic behind it because that is how every parent should be when it comes to their children so why was he different?


    "Are you alright, you have been quiet for some time?" A voice jolted him back to reality and it was no other than Cassandra.


    They were riding in his car and Kyle was distracted by something, Cassandra picked up on this.


    "I''m fine..." Kyle responded with a reassuring smile.


    Cassandra had no other reason to press him for an answer because she believed him.


    After all, Kyle had no reason to lie to her.


    Cassandra was surprised that he opened up to her regarding his family at random.


    She knew that there was more to him than the wealth he displayed.


    Cassandra understood him on a deeper level than most but of course, she wasn''t aware of this.


    Kyle was using her as an emotional tampon.


    He knew she was best suited for his emotional needs when it came to it because she was a mother.


    It came with maternal instinct or so it is believed.


    "Hey Cass..." Kyle called out but this was the first time he was calling her this so she was quite surprised but she liked the way it sounded as it rolled off his tongue.


    "Yes?" Cassandra responded, giving him her full attention as Kyle''s eyes remained on the road.


    "I was stabbed a couple of weeks ago," Kyle said casually like he was delivering an insignificant piece of information.


    "Y-You are kidding, right?" Cassandra stuttered but the stern look in Kyle''s eyes told her otherwise.


    "You''re serious?!" Cassandra said but quickly regained her composure.


    "... And we''re here," Kyle said and Cassandra looked out her window, noticing they had arrived at her house.


    "Oh wow, that was fast," Cassandra said but before she could return her head raced Kyle.


    He was already out of the car and walking towards her door to open it for her like a gentleman.


    Cassandra couldn''t help but smile, an insignificant gesture but a sweet gesture.


    "Mi lady?" Kyle said, stretching out his hand for her to take it.


    Cassandra blushed as she took his hand and exited the car, she didn''t forget what he had told her.


    They both went inside the house and Cassandra went straight to the kitchen to check for some refreshments even though they just came from a place where they had a lot of fluids.


    She returned with a glass of water but that wasn''t what Kyle was thirsty for.


    Kyle had a different craving and the moment she placed the glass on the table.


    Kyle grabbed her wrists gently and looked her right in the eyes with a smile.


    "What are you doing?" Cassandra asked in a low tone with a smile across her face.


    "Come here you..." Kyle said, slowly pulling her to him.


    Cassandra sat on his lap, straddling him like she was about to ride him and she didn''t need anyone to tell her Kyle was aroused because something was poking her.


    Cassandra''s breasts were mere inches from his face but Kyle wanted what was beneath the shirt obstructing his view.


    "I don''t need water in my system," Kyle said, his hands already firmly around her buttocks.


    Cassandra found all of this exciting.


    Because it was a new experience for her and with a much younger man at that, he had the stamina Justin never did.


    Cassandra shook her chest, her breast jiggling right in front of his face but his hands were already occupied at this moment with her bum.


    Cassandra stared at him straight in the eyes before leaning in for a kiss.


    The babysitter had gone out with the kid for some sun exposure, it was healthy for developing babies as opposed to being locked up so they had time to themselves.


    Cassandra placed her lips on Kyle before forcing her tongue between them, not like Kyle had any intention of resisting.


    He let it happen and he could tell that Cassandra wanted this more than him because he felt like he was the grim reaper about to take away her final breath.


    Kyle squeezed a little too hard on her buttocks and Cassandra moaned right into his mouth but never stopped, not even for a second.


    But eventually, she broke free to catch her breath, a spit web connecting the both of them.


    "What has gotten into you?" Kyle asked with a grin but Cassandra looked like she had been craving this for so long.


    "Show it to me," Cassandra said but Kyle was a bit confused as to what she was asking.


    "You''re sitting on it," Kyle responded, assuming it was his cock she was talking about but one couldn''t blame him for making this discernment.


    "Not that... I want to see where you were stabbed," Cassandra demanded.


    This was an odd request considering what they were doing but Kyle had no idea what she had in mind.


    He proceeded to take off his chest and she could see the healing wound on his torso, it didn''t need a second glance to spot it.


    She was surprised that she was just taking note of it despite Kyle already having his way with her once but her attention wasn''t on his body but the pleasure he was giving to her.


    Cassandra looked at it with such concentration that Kyle thought she had x-ray vision for a second there.


    "You poor thing, it must have hurt," Cassandra said, running her finger around the scar.


    "It did hurt..."Kyle responded, still not sure how he felt about this but Cassandra began to plan soft kisses around it.


    "My poor baby..." Cassandra whispered under her breath, running her tongue along the scar tissue.


    Kyle had no idea what she was doing but the effect it had on her body was something else because his cock shot up, poking her a lot stronger than before.


    "It looks like you want Mommy to take care of you, don''t you?" Cassandra asked.


    Kyle had no idea why she was talking like this but whatever it was, it was working for him.


    Kyle knew there was no limit to the sexual adventures he could go on with these women regardless of how weird it seemed.


    Cassandra nibbled on it lightly, prompting Kyle to grunt slightly in pain but her gentle kisses took the pain away immediately after.


    "What the hell is she doing?" Kyle thought to himself and rightfully so because none of this was something he was used to.


    Cassandra planted kisses, lowering her lips with each peck as she went down his pelvis until her face was eventually right in front of his erection.


    "Do you want me to take care of this too?" Cassandra asked to which Kyle nodded.


    "Then ask me," Cassandra demanded but her tone was different.


    "Um..." Kyle had no idea what to say but he could tell that Cassandra didn''t have full confidence in what she was doing.


    She knew that Kyle enjoyed sucking on her breasts and assumed this was something that he would enjoy.


    "I''m so sorry, I didn''t mean to make you uncomfortable," Cassandra got up right away and had to readjust her entire body language because she knew she might have overstepped her boundaries in the process.

 Chapter 212: Womp! Womp! [18+][FIXED!]

    There were things in the world that Kyle couldn''t control but the things he could control, he basked in them.


    Kyle knew how he viewed Cassandra but the way she acted almost destroyed that fantasy because she was bringing it to reality.


    Certain things should only remain in the mind and Cassandra''s act might have made this entire thing strange.


    Cassandra was quick to apologize but Kyle didn''t know how he felt about it just yet.


    "It is fine, it just took me by surprise," Kyle said, still seated but Cassandra noticed his cock was rock hard so she must have been doing something right.


    Kyle looked at her body, slowly looking at her from head to toe with a grin on his face.


    Cassandra grew self-conscious because, in her mind, he was looking at everything she was insecure about, including the stretch marks she had.


    She slowly lifted her hand to cover her body up but Kyle shook his head.


    "Put them down," Kyle instructed her, Cassandra didn''t know if this was a humiliation ritual but she did as she was told.


    Kyle could tell she was uncomfortable but Cassandra had free will, she could put a stop to this if she didn''t want to.


    The only reason she was doing all of this was because it was something she wished to do.


    "That''s it..." Kyle said before taking his cock out of his pants, Cassandra noticed how hard it was and it looked even bigger than before.


    "Does it grow bigger every time I see it?" Cassandra thought to herself, genuinely surprised.


    This could also be because she has only seen Justin''s cock for the past couple of years, the only thing she had to go on was porn.


    Even that looked unrealistic and rightfully so, so seeing a big one in person was an eye-opener.


    Kyle began to slowly jerk off to her body and this sent a shiver up Cassandra''s spine.


    The fact that he was doing this meant he found her body that attractive.


    The body she had grown subconsciously about ever since giving birth to her son.


    "You''re perfect," Kyle muttered to her before gesturing for her to take off her top.


    Cassandra did that to reveal her rock-hard nipples, her breasts bounced all over the place for a few seconds the moment they escaped her blouse.


    Kyle was still amazed by the size and how she could walk without her back giving up on her.


    Cassandra''s body had loosened up, she was more comfortable doing this because she saw Kyle pleasuring himself to her.


    She felt powerful, this was a strong ego boost but this also meant her body was responding to it.


    She was soaked, this is the most aroused she has been in her life because she didn''t know what was going through Kyle''s mind either.


    Cassandra didn''t know if she was just supposed to stand there or do something to keep his attention on her.


    She gulped because the way her heart was beating felt like it was going to jump out of her chest at that moment.


    "Squeeze them," Kyle instructed her and Cassandra complied but her nipples were extremely sensitive.


    The fact that Kyle was watching her made this experience all the more pleasurable because she knew she was doing this for me.


    Cassandra tried her best to not get carried away, she ran her fingers around her nipples.


    She was going to put on a show for Kyle and wasn''t going to grope herself like some mindless puppet.


    Cassandra pinched her nipples slightly and moaned in pleasure, biting her lower lips.


    She tugged at it lightly before tightening her grip and pulling on it a lot harder.


    Kyle smirked upon seeing this because he knew what she was doing at that moment.


    "Harder," Kyle said, surprising her because he told her to squeeze them only a moment ago.


    What was he hoping to achieve by this but it wasn''t in her place to question him.


    All she had to do was to show him that she was capable of doing what he wanted from her.


    Cassandra did as she was told to the point that it felt like her hard nipple was on the verge of snapping off her chest.


    However, the precum leaking from Kyle''s cock served as motivation for her to push through the pain but before she knew it, breast milk slipped out.


    Cassandra raised her head to look at Kyle''s face and noticed that he liked it.


    It wasn''t everyone''s cup of tea but Kyle had shown her that this was something he was into.


    Cassandra took a deep breath because she was about to attempt something that could backfire.


    She grabbed her breasts from the base before squeezing them and running her hand to the nipple like she was emptying a toothpaste except what escaped the tip was milk.


    It spilled a few meters ahead and Kyle began to stroke his cock even faster.


    "H-He likes?" Cassandra thought to herself. This thought was fuel for her to keep doing what she planned.


    But it hurt slightly to force milk out of her breasts but it was for Kyle''s pleasure so the pain could be endured.


    "Come here," Kyle instructed her, Cassandra walked towards him but Kyle shook his head.


    "Not on your feet, on your knees," Kyle added and once again, Cassandra complied.


    She crawled towards him, wondering what else this man had in mind but one thing was certain, her sexual life had come to life.


    "Place them around it," Kyle told her, holding his cock still.


    It was throbbing like crazy and the amount of precum dripping down the sides made her wonder just how aroused he was.


    Cassandra placed his cock between her tits, it was so hot but the slippery effect of the precum made it easier for her.


    She wanted to place it in her mouth, she wondered what was coming over her because why was she craving this cock in her mouth?


    She clamped her breasts together, the softness that encompassed Kyle''s cock made him wonder if he had reached an astral plane because this felt like an out-of-body experience.


    But Cassandra was surprised that the tip somehow poked out at the top.


    It was supposed to be completely buried between her breasts but this didn''t matter as she began to move it up and down.


    Cassandra had no idea why she was so aroused by this, the cock was only between her tits yet her coochie was aching.


    It wanted him in it and who could blame it, Kyle yanked his head back to take in the pleasure that came with it all.


    Cassandra could no longer control her thirst and lowered her head to take in the tip of his cock, something that caught Kyle off guard because he was in a world of his own.


    "F-Fuck!~" Kyle moaned because she was sucking it like a lollipop, sucking in all the precum that was leaking off the top like she was taking icing off a cake.


    She split her breasts like the red sea and took in more inches to the point she was gagging.


    "I-I''m cumming!~" Kyle exclaimed, this was strange. The fact that he finished so fast was a testament to not only her skills but what she was capable of.


    Kyle nutted right in her mouth and Cassandra swallowed it all, she realized that she had been touching herself.


    Kyle''s cum tasted so good but Cassandra knew that she wasn''t satisfied.


    However, Kyle was still hard so she knew then that he was just getting started.


    "The vitality of a young man is impressive," Cassandra said but Kyle bent her over.


    She adjusted her legs, spreading them as far as she could. Cassandra was aware she needed to because this was the only way for her to take him all in as she hadn''t fully adjusted to his size.


    Kyle slipped it in from behind and Cassandra didn''t even attempt to hold in her moans at this point, her lips parting to let out a loud moan.


    "Ahhh!~" It echoed but Kyle was still slipping in his cock until everything was inside.


    He reached places her ex-husband didn''t even know existed and Kyle felt it clench up around him.


    It didn''t want to let him go, it wanted to absorb it and this prompted Kyle to slap her buttocks leaving his reddened handprint on the left cheek.


    "D-Don''t be so rough or I w-!~" Cassandra was met with another slap and tightened up even more, the slippery nature of her pussy made it possible for him to slide out.


    But it felt like he had unclogged a fountain because the moment he pulled out, Cassandra gushed all over him.


    "UUUGGGHGHHH!~" Cassandra tried to say something but words failed her; Kyle wasn''t having it.


    He pushed her back down, cuffing her much smaller wrists at her back beneath his much bigger hand.


    Kyle shoved his cock back in and began to thrust back and forth, each collision of flesh felt like an earthquake but Kyle kept spanking her with his other hand.


    Cassandra''s eyes rolled to the back of her head and even moaning became a problem as Kyle fucked her to a stupor.


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    A/N: I apologize for the DNO! I''m currently going through a rough patch and my time is all messed up for now. Thank you all for your understanding!

 Chapter 213: Calistas Lies Catches Up To Her. [FIXED!]

    Ella hated that Calista had betrayed her because she had no reason to lie to her even though it could be considered a harmless one.


    It didn''t hurt anyone but it made Ella feel stupid that someone of her level had genuine interest in her.


    They had stalked her and realized that she not only knew Kyle but there was a chance that she was intruding in his personal life.


    Ella knew that she could potentially be a stalker and used her to get closer to her prey.


    After what happened to Kyle, there was no way she was going to be the one to put him in danger.


    She didn''t know this girl''s intention but Ella knew she had to let Kyle know so he could decide what to do on his own.


    She owed him that much with all that he had done for her, she would never have gone home and gotten the closure she needed if he didn''t urge her.


    Ella was glad he did because she overcame her biggest fear and was reminded that she was enough.


    Not only that, she stood up to Cleopatra even though it didn''t end well as Cleopatra got physical with her but the constant thought of what went on between her and Kyle lingered at the back of her mind.


    Jane was content with this discovery because it meant that it wasn''t someone Kyle had a personal relationship with but work-related rather.


    This was how easily one piece of information at the right time could give a wrong take of what was going on because all evidence pointed towards that.


    Jane, however, wondered if she was the only one he was seeing because Kyle had never said anything along that line.


    But wasn''t it to be expected with someone of that status? Jane knew it wouldn''t matter if he revealed that as she was far too deep.


    Kyle was her first and there was no way that she could let go even if she wanted to.


    She knew that her best friend should have some experience in something like this but also didn''t want to reveal this part to her.


    Not only would she sum it up as Jane overthinking, but there was a chance that she would dismiss this as a mere assumption because, in truth, Kyle had given her no reason to doubt him.


    He has been transparent throughout and gave her all the reassurance she needed.


    Both of them stumbled on the movie in which she had acted in the past on an Ad-filled website that made it impossible to view without being redirected a thousand times.


    They couldn''t complain because it was a free site and they doubled down, they weren''t even sure it would be her.


    The comment section was filled with perverts, as expected, but they found a few more recent ones, a couple of days old, and they mentioned her name with the new movie coming out.


    Jane and Ella weren''t looking forward to the movie''s content. They sighed because they knew they were about to see something they wished they hadn''t.


    The movie began and it wasn''t as bad as they thought it would be but they truly came to understand how attractive Calista was.


    Everything about her not only exuded confidence but her sex appeal made them question their sexuality.


    The movie came to an end, it was what you would expect from a softcore film but Calista definitely captured the substance of the character.


    "She is like a goddess..." Jane blurted out but this time, her tone sounded worried.


    "I know right, I cannot believe what I just watched," Ella responded, clearly in a daze.


    This was the woman hanging around Kyle?


    Ella hated to admit it but it looked like this woman just might be interested in him.


    This was the only explanation for her calling him at home and the hesitation to speak when Jane picked up the phone instead of Kyle.


    It was all coming together but Ella hoped for Kyle''s sake that he wasn''t entertaining her.


    If he did anything to make Jane look stupid or betray her in any way, she would never forgive him.


    Ella knew she couldn''t let her thoughts out but ironically, she and Jane were thinking of the same thing at that moment with neither wanting to alarm the other.


    This wasn''t a good idea, they should never have watched that movie but there was no going back after that.


    "You know, it isn''t all that bad? She is quite good," Ella tried to steer the conversation in a positive light.


    "I know right..." Jane responded but before they could go crazy, the food they had ordered arrived at their doorstep.


    Jane rushed to the door to attend to the delivery man and Ella quickly closed the tab so they could move past this.


    Calista was the epitome of a sex symbol and this made her curious about the kind of movie she was in recently.


    She sounded excited but did Kyle extend the same grace to her as he did Ella?


    This shouldn''t be a big deal if he did but it made Ella feel less "special" especially if Kyle was doing this for everyone.


    There was no way her acting skills were enough for such a big role to begin with.


    "Damn it!" Ella thought to herself but she dared not let this emotion surface in front of Jane.


    Ella was jealous of Calista not because of her looks but because she had Kyle the same way she did.


    Jane returned with the food, it wasn''t the cheap junk food that people were used to but something a bit over the shelf.


    Jane''s brain had reset, forgetting everything they were talking about as her attention was now on the food.


    The aroma entered her nostrils and she began to salivate like a dog.


    All she could think about was food and Ella sighed the moment she caught on.


    She forgot how simple Jane was and this was a good thing thinking about it.


    She wished life could be that easy but Ella was beginning to connect the dots between Calista and Kyle''s relationship.


    -


    Cassandra was laying in Kyle''s hand, Kyle didn''t feel anything for her but this was to be expected even though he vowed to take care of her.


    This was, in itself, a form of love even though he wasn''t emotionally invested in her.


    Cassandra was fast asleep but Kyle needed some fluid to remain hydrated; he knew they weren''t the only ones in the house.


    The babysitter must have caught on, they clearly knew what was happening in that room but Kyle wondered why Cassandra trusted them enough to let them know she was seeing someone despite being so scared previously.


    "There is nothing wrong with this, is there?" Kyle thought to himself, he wanted to snoop around the house for a bit but this was mostly to get a cup of water.


    Kyle got up and walked into the kitchen but he was well dressed, he didn''t walk around with his buttocks in view because this would be inappropriate by all definitions of the word.


    Kyle walked and got a glass of water but he wanted to walk around the house for a bit to stretch his legs.


    Cassandra was a woman that not every man could handle, she was far too busty and thick for anything less than 8 inches could satisfy.


    This already ruled out the average man but Kyle was far from average down there and he was glad because this opened up everything he could possibly accomplish with that.


    Kyle could hear a voice in the distance but it wasn''t coherent, that was to be expected considering it was baby noises.


    Kyle walked in that direction, knowing this might be crossing a line but he wanted to see her son up close.


    Kyle didn''t know why but the thought brought a smile to his face because, in a sense, this could be a reflection of the childhood he never got to have.


    Kyle wanted to relive his life through the child and give him what he lacked in a sense.


    Would this be enough to fix him? Or would the child turn out just like him either way?


    Kyle wanted to know if things could have been different if he had a father that showed up.


    It all started and began with his father and Kyle knew if his father stayed, things would have been different.


    But he wondered why his mother went ahead with the pregnancy if she wasn''t able to care for him when it would have been a lot easier to get rid of him.


    However, Kyle was a means to trap a man, that was all he was created for.


    He didn''t serve much of a purpose outside of that unfortunately but Kyle was beginning to find purpose in his once-empty life.


    He walked into the room and saw a girl, no more than 19 years old but she was startled.


    "You can leave, I''m sure your hours have well elapsed," Kyle instructed her, barely paying any attention to her.


    She knew what Kyle had just done to Cassandra so it was safe to say this was her lover.


    Kyle gave her a $500 bill for her time and she was shocked. For a girl that age, this was a lot and he didn''t need to say another word before she left.


    Kyle just stared at the baby but had no idea when a soft smile creased his face when the baby began to giggle.

 Chapter 214: Snooping. [FIXED!]

    There was nothing else to do at this stage, but Calista was glad that her career was about to take off because the attention she got was unprecedented. She wasn''t aware that Kyle had caught on to what she was doing.


    Calista knew she had made a mistake but there was nothing she could do at this point but to accept that mistake.


    She knew that if Kyle found out then there was a chance that this could cause some serious problems among them.


    But what if she told Kyle about meeting Calista? There was a chance that Kyle wouldn''t believe her but that was unlikely because he was a smart individual, there was no way he wouldn''t see through it.


    He will catch on and it was only a matter of time but he did tell her to keep contact with the lady, didn''t he?


    There was a chance that this would help her case as she could easily say this was part of it and she didn''t report back because there was nothing worth reporting.


    Calista was overthinking this because there was a chance the woman wouldn''t even contact Kyle, to begin with.


    She called Lorenzo, who answered after a few rings, Lorenzo was a man she was growing to trust because of his sexual orientation.


    But she knew in the end that if something was going to happen, there was a chance that it would be because she made him feel too comfortable¨C something she had no intention of doing.


    He would have been more wary if he was a straight man because then she would be aware of what he was after at a deeper level.


    She still had her reservations because he never said he was gay, he could swing both ways but he had a current partner so she could breathe somewhat.


    Lorenzo answered and in a few seconds, agreed to meet Calista with no hesitation.


    Calista was beginning to wonder if he had anything else to do with his time because why was he so available?


    But there was a chance that he was lonely and didn''t know anyone because judging by his accent, he didn''t grow up here.


    He must have moved here but Calista, without thinking, invited him to her home.


    Lorenzo arrived in a few minutes but Calista remembered at that moment that she wasn''t just a random woman.


    She was getting some buzz and having Lorenzo visit her private quarters was an avenue for rumors.


    And she was right, people caught on because her neighbours began to take pictures the moment he stepped out of his car.


    Calista rushed outside, grabbed him by the wrist and yanked him inside the house but was it a bad thing if people thought they were dating?


    "Why did you come in with your car!?" Calista barked at him, looking outside her window blinds.


    "I wasn''t going to walk, was I?" Lorenzo responded with a chuckle.


    He didn''t know why she was reacting the way she was as of yet because it hadn''t dawned on him just what a little fame could do to a person''s lifestyle.


    Calista sighed in frustration, she made the same mistake so it was understandable why Lorenzo didn''t think of this either.


    She should have never invited him to her house but it was done, these things were inevitable but she worried that Kyle might get the wrong impression.


    That was her greatest fear right now but Kyle didn''t have much of an opinion regarding Calista.


    She had lied to him and he caught that lie unfortunately for her but would this action have repercussions?


    "Why did you want me here?" Lorenzo asked and Calista sat down some distance from him, reinforcing a barrier.


    "I have something to ask you, a big favour," Calista began.


    Lorenzo expected something of this nature or she wouldn''t have called him here.


    "What is it?" Lorenzo asked because he was always ready to help out when he could.


    "The woman we met at the shop, she followed me home," Calista began and noticed Lorenzo''s eyes doing a quick sweep of the house.


    "Don''t worry, she isn''t here," Calista added quickly to put him at ease before he thought he was about to be ambushed. Not that he felt threatened because he trusted his strength and Calista not to set him up either.


    "That is good, you had me worried for a bit. Did she hurt you?" Lorenzo asked but Calista shook her head to reassure him that she was fine.


    "No, she didn''t but I''m worried she will return," Calista expressed her fears.


    "Do you want me to call the police?" Lorenzo offered.


    "No, no... I need your help, I need you to help me make her open up," Calista suggested.


    "I don''t understand what you''re asking," Lorenzo confessed, backed up by the puzzled expression on his face. Calista realized she might have been unclear.


    "I want you to use your charm," Calista replied and Lorenzo caught on but this was a strange request considering she knew he was in a relationship.


    If anything, it showed how little she respected it and Lorenzo recoiled at this.


    "Is this a joke?" Lorenzo''s tone was stern, completely different from how it was a couple of seconds ago.


    "I mean no disrespect! I''m not asking you to get intimate with her. I''m sorry for not being clear," Calista quickly moved in to rectify the confusion, hoping this would change his mind.


    Lorenzo was attractive but there was a low chance that this woman would blab about her family problems to a stranger just because he looked good.


    If anything, she would keep it to herself to draw him in as a potential partner, something that Lorenzo knew so it was a strange suggestion nonetheless.


    "I will have to decline, I''m sorry..." Lorenzo responded.


    He could see the disappointment in Calista''s eyes but she was about to send him down a slippery slope at that point.


    "Are you sure?" Calista asked, hoping to have him change his mind as it looked like her explanation didn''t do much in terms of swaying him.


    "I am but if you need my help, you need to tell me why you need me to come onto a random stranger," Lorenzo questioned.


    He was right, she was sending him in blind like he was some foot soldier.


    Lorenzo wasn''t a person to be used and he was making that clear by establishing a firm boundary regarding this in the future.


    "Never mind, there is no point telling you if you won''t help," Calista dismissed it.


    Lorenzo didn''t care enough to press on but the rest of their "hangout" was filled with an awkward tension.


    Lorenzo knew she could have sent him this over the phone and if she didn''t then there was a chance she didn''t want whatever she wished to say to have any digital footprint.


    There was no telling what would happen or what Lorenzo could do with it, she couldn''t leave anything that could tie it to her.


    -


    Jane passed out shortly after eating with her bloated stomach hanging for all to see. It was a miracle she wasn''t obese considering how much she ate.


    Ella saw her phone beside her and had no idea why she felt the overwhelming urge to snoop.


    "Forgive me, Jane," Ella muttered under her breath before reaching for her phone.


    Ella knew her password so it was easy for her to access her phone.


    Ella prayed that Jane wouldn''t wake up to catch her in the act even though Jane wouldn''t have a problem with it to begin with.


    Jane trusted her and there was no reason for her to keep her phone away from her because she didn''t hide anything from Ella.


    This was why Ella felt bad hiding what went on that night with Kyle even though she didn''t have the full story herself.


    Ella found herself in Jane''s message thread with Kyle, she knew what they discussed was none of her business but she wanted to know if Kyle had told her.


    It was understandable if he didn''t wish to confide in her but he should hold Jane in higher regard than her.


    If he was going to tell anyone, it was going to be her but to her surprise, there was nothing there.


    "Hm.." Ella found this strange but this confirmed that Kyle didn''t tell Jane everything that went on with him.


    She kept scrolling and saw something she wasn''t supposed to see, it was a provocative picture of Kyle. A thirst trap so to say and Ella closed the thread so fast, one would think she had the speed force.


    "What the...! That was his...!" Ella recalled how she felt his cock pressed up against her and seeing how big Kyle was but there was no way that Jane should be able to handle that, was there?


    Ella found her heart racing, she couldn''t believe what she had just seen but what was she expecting to see? Was this what she was hoping to see deep down?

 Chapter 215: Viral. [FIXED!]

    Cassandra awoke from her slumber. She had passed out and slept longer than usual because of what Kyle had done for her.


    "Kyle...?" Cassandra called out but he was nowhere to be seen.


    She got up from the bed and noticed that his clothes were nowhere to be seen.


    Cassandra signed and realized that he must have left. He was a busy man, and his time was valuable.


    But she couldn''t believe what he put her body through


    Why was sex with him so intense? It not only gave her a pleasure that she craved but it made her feel like she was one with the universe when he was inside of her, what he did to her body, she was his instrument of pleasure.


    Each time they had sex, Kyle showed her that there was a higher level to this.


    She walked towards her baby and already dreaded paying the extra money for her babysitter staying longer than her hours covered.


    However, she spotted a shadowy figure that clearly didn''t look like her much smaller babysitter.


    She approached carefully because she knew this person was Kyle but what was he doing there?


    She didn''t want to interrupt whatever it was he had going on.


    But to her surprise, Kyle had the baby scooped up in his arms with a smile on his face.


    Rocking the child left and right with the baby giggling.


    She didn''t know what Kyle had been through but this moment right here felt special.


    She couldn''t place her fingers around it but she knew that Kyle needed this moment.


    Kyle spotted her and quickly adjusted his body language, she could tell he became incredibly uncomfortable.


    "I''m sorry, I didn''t mean to..." Kyle apologized like Cassandra was about to scold him.


    Cassandra knew a bit about him so Kyle would understand if she didn''t want him near her child.


    But this was a rare moment of Kyle showing a side of himself that only a mother could recognize.


    He was a frightened little boy that expected the scolding of a mother but Cassandra smiled at him because that was the last thing she would do to this man.


    She walked towards him but Kyle was already moving to drop the baby; Cassandra shook her head.


    "He likes you," Cassandra said, prompting Kyle to pause in his tracks with the baby in hand.


    "H-He does?" Kyle asked and by now, Cassandra already closed the distance between them.


    "Of course he does, can''t you see that smile?" Cassandra questioned as she snuck Kyle a peek and to her surprise, his eyes were soft.


    "I''m glad," Kyle responded.


    [Ding!]


    [Update in affection bar!]


    [Cassandra''s affection: 20%!]


    Kyle snapped back to real reality and quickly handed her the baby shortly after.


    Cassandra noticed the sudden shift, it was like something had possessed him.


    "Are you okay?" Cassandra asked and Kyle nodded but there was something different about his smile.


    It wasn''t the same one as he had a few moments ago and this naturally made her wonder what happened.


    "I''m fine but I have to go, busy day ahead," Kyle responded, shrugging it off because he was aware that he had shown a side to him that he didn''t know he had.


    Kyle walked away and left the house but Cassandra couldn''t help but wonder if she had done something wrong.


    However, this was a pivotal step in their relationship.


    -


    The movie had reached its conclusion and there was nothing left that could be done except for promotion.


    That was exactly why Calista''s pictures with Lorenzo outside of her home went viral so fast.


    Before the day concluded, it was everywhere on the internet.


    Calista had asked Lorenzo for a favour but he declined because he was aware that this could backfire in ways that betrayed his relationship.


    It was funny because that was exactly what was about to happen.


    Lorenzo left her apartment shortly after because he knew she didn''t want him there.


    This left her alone to her thoughts and her phone soon pinged to alert her of a tag.


    The tags she got had reduced significantly over the past couple of hours because they were onto the next big thing.


    Calista reluctantly checked her phone, but to her surprise, a picture of her and Lorenzo was trending.


    She realized that her neighbours had not only taken a picture of them together but tagged a few channels that would spread it and make it go viral for some social media fame.


    Calista kissed her teeth, realizing that it was time to leave this place because she knew how this looked.


    This was the last thing she wanted happening but there was no way that she could escape as it had already come to pass.


    All she could do right now was pray that Kyle wouldn''t misinterpret this.


    There was a chance that Kyle might because she had already betrayed him once so his expectation of her had reduced drastically.


    Calista was yet to come clean regarding that and the longer she waited, the worse it seemed.


    The captions implied that they were a couple and he had visited multiple times prior to this despite it being the first time.


    The truth was they had mistook him for Kyle despite them looking nothing alike.


    And that was to be expected because of their similar height, Calista gritted her teeth in anger before looking outside her window.


    She could see the POV of the shot and knew which house was responsible.


    Calista had to let out her anger and let them know this wasn''t alright, it wasn''t fine to film someone without their consent and post online for the world to see.


    She didn''t care how famous they wanted to be, there had been barriers drawn so they couldn''t do as they pleased.


    Calista dashed outside the door and walked right to the person responsible, she was angry and it was clear by how she carried herself.


    She saw the blinds clasp shut when she was within range of the house showing that these people were still watching her.


    She thought that this place was safe, even after she got her car they didn''t snoop the way they did but that changed the moment she found out that she could potentially be a famous person.


    It was surreal having a neighbour turned celebrity living right next to them so in that sense, one couldn''t blame them for their reaction.


    Even if it did cross certain boundaries that shouldn''t be crossed.


    Calista pressed the doorbell and could hear rapid movements within the house followed by whispers.


    The door finally swung open to welcome her and it was a giddy lady who couldn''t contain her smile even though she was aware of why Calista was at her front door.


    "What can I do for you, Miss Wave?" The neighbor was filled with excitement which made it harder for Calista to maintain her rage.


    For the first time, she felt like someone important, a celebrity because the way this older woman looked at her was one of admiration, not contempt.


    "I wanted to ask if you could take down the picture you posted, it is sending the wrong message," Calista got right to the point even though her voice had softened.


    "I''m afraid it is too late for that, it is already viral!" The lady responded.


    Calista could tell this was her first viral tweet so the dopamine she got from that must still be in her system.


    But she was right, there was no point doing this if it was already viral, however, this gave Calista an idea.


    "Alright... How about a favour?" Calista said and of course, who would turn down a request from a ''celebrity''?


    -


    Ella had gone through Jane''s phone and couldn''t get her mind off what she saw, it kept replaying in her head over and over again.


    She never saw Kyle in that light but that picture did something to her brain chemistry because now, that was all she thought about.


    Jane was still sleeping and Ella wondered if she should check for more of these things on her phone.


    She already saw this so what harm could come from searching for others? It wasn''t like he was naked, to begin with so it should be fine.


    She reached for her phone once again but Jane turned in her sleep before eventually opening her eyes.


    Ella had retracted her hands fast enough to evade Jane''s gaze.


    "Welcome back to the land of the living," Ella greeted her friend, who was still somewhat dazed.


    "Do we still have more food?" Jane asked, sounding like she was half-asleep.


    "You can''t possibly be serious!" Ella barked at her friend but Jane just stared at her blankly before returning to sleep.


    "This woman..." Ella thought to herself with a facepalm but she was glad that Jane woke up when she did because she was about to do something she knew she couldn''t come back from.

 Chapter 216: I Have A Problem. [FIXED!]

    Kyle left the area and all he could think of was what had happened at Cassandra''s house.


    Kyle didn''t know why he reacted or acted that way towards the baby.


    He drove away, but his mind was in disarray. Kyle''s mind was foggy, and he could barely think straight.


    Kyle could feel a panic attack sneaking up on him despite being on the wheel, every emotion he had suppressed came rushing to the surface.


    "What the hell was that?" Kyle thought to himself, speeding away on the road.


    He couldn''t take his foot off the gas pedal; it felt like if he did, his problems would catch up with him.


    Kyle''s vision became blurry shortly after, his breathing became heavier and before he knew it, his limbs tensed up.


    Kyle hit the brakes suddenly and the car screeched to a halt, nearly crashing into another vehicle but Kyle managed to avoid it at the last second.


    "I need some help," Kyle thought to himself, the fact that he didn''t crash into the car showed his superior skills.


    Kyle was breathing heavily and the car he nearly ran into was shouting at him but the voice was drowned out.


    Kyle was glad that he managed to escape the accident unharmed but it showed that he had a problem on a much deeper level.


    Kyle drove away without engaging or saying a word because he knew that things would escalate if he did engage.


    Kyle left the vicinity right away but the panic attack had somewhat subsided, it wasn''t as bad as it previously was but Kyle was feeling the effects.


    He finally realized that he needed help and there were trained professionals for these things.


    Kyle found himself in a therapist''s office but it wasn''t on the cheap end either.


    But this was what he wanted because as open-minded as Kyle was, he didn''t want anyone to know that he was seeing someone or there was a chance that they would treat him differently.


    "Do you have an appointment, sir?" The secretary asked but Kyle knew that there was nothing money couldn''t do.


    If there wasn''t a slot open then he would simply buy one but Kyle was out of it because he was trembling physically.


    The secretary noticed this and looked worried because it looked like this man needed a hospital, not a therapist.


    Kyle noticed that there was no one else here so the therapist couldn''t be all that busy.


    This was a dying profession and the internet made it more accessible as it no longer required physical presence.


    Zoom would do even though it was preferred for them to be there in person because the energy would be different and it would help the therapist read them a lot better.


    "Sir, do you need a doctor?" The lady behind the desk but Kyle rolled his eyes in irritation.


    "Are you dea-!" Kyle stopped himself from lashing out, opting to take a deep breath instead.


    "I''m sorry but I just need to see the therapist, is there any way you could push me up the list?" Kyle asked, his tone softening.


    "I cannot, I''m sorry... Unless you made an appointment," The lady responded.


    Kyle knew she was just doing her job and this wasn''t necessarily in her power to begin with.


    "How about $50,000?" Kyle asked and the lady''s attention was piqued at that moment.


    She was wondering why he was offering that sort of money, to begin with when there were cheaper therapists around.


    However, this was a fleeting interest because what happened next surprised Kyle as she turned it down, this not only hinted at her being paid well but she didn''t show any shock at being offered this amount.


    "As I said, it is out of my hand, sir," The lady responded and Kyle accepted his fate.


    He had to wait and that was what he intended to do.


    He couldn''t let just anyone in his mind, it had to be the best of the best.


    -


    Cassandra had tried to call Kyle multiple times but there was no answer at the other end, it went right to voicemail and this had her worried.


    She couldn''t afford to lose Kyle, he had become a pivotal part of her life so there was no telling what would happen to her if he removed himself.


    However, she knew that she couldn''t afford to make him feel trapped or that too might backfire.


    The last thing a man would want to feel is trapped in a relationship with a woman but Cassandra noticed the way he looked at her son.


    It was gentle, Kyle wasn''t scared of him, he was scared of himself.


    Cassandra knew it was important to give him some space to sort himself out but also wanted him to know that he didn''t have to do it alone because she was there for him whenever he needed.


    Something told her that Kyle wasn''t used to having people to rely on so he carried the entire weight on his shoulder.


    No one should have to face the world alone, that is no way to live a life and Cassandra found herself wanting to heal parts of Kyle that she didn''t break.


    But this would only make it harder for her to let go, Cassandra wasn''t stupid and was aware that all of this could come to an end at any given moment.


    It could be when she grows older or stops looking the way she did because beauty fades over time.


    Only a few women maintain their beauty in their older years or age ''gracefully'' as they say.


    The reality is old age comes for all and she was already in her thirties, she had a few good years on her before the wrinkles came into play.


    Cassandra wasn''t thinking that far ahead because if anything, it was a blessing to have Kyle in her life right now.


    The present had to be utilized but why was she developing feelings for him despite knowing all of this?


    Cassandra wondered if it was her loneliness getting the best of her but that couldn''t be the case, if it was sex she sought it was easy for her to get that.


    She stared at her phone, waiting for a response from Kyle, that was the only thing on her mind right now and who could blame her?


    Cassandra''s phone rang but it was from the wrong person, it was from Justin but she had no plans of picking up the phone regardless.


    This wasn''t something she had any interest in despite being well aware that this might be important.


    She resisted the urge and the call turned into a missed one but a text message came in shortly after.


    Cassandra felt nothing for him but this didn''t mean he stopped being the father of her child.


    She was aware that she had to remain in contact with him on the off-chance that this case didn''t go as planned.


    She read the message and it was Justin asking for her back, this was a shock considering he was the one that pushed for a divorce.


    He acted like she made him miserable and it was because of her that he wasn''t happy in the marriage but Cassandra was aware that things were going according to plan.


    Cassandra was disgusted by this message and it took everything in her not to rain curses at him.


    However, she knew how she reacted to this could be used against her.


    Justin had used their kid as a means with the cliche.


    "If not for me, then do it for our child,"


    Cassandra knew this wasn''t genuine, his lawyer must have told him to phrase it this way because this could act as potential evidence.


    Cassandra knew she had to think carefully before replying and this was when she needed Kyle.


    She thought about sending her lawyer a message but this seemed a bit too trivial to involve him.


    This was why Cassandra did the one thing she knew to do at that moment.


    [[It is because of our child, we cannot be together... I''m not angry at you, Justin. I just no longer care. If the system decides you can be in her life then I won''t stop you but that doesn''t mean you get to be in mine.]] Cassandra responded.


    This was a good response because it couldn''t be misinterpreted.


    She noticed Justin had read it but that was the end of the conversation, he didn''t attempt to send another message.


    She was right, all of this was a ploy to get under her skin to make her lash out, even though she wanted to, Cassandra''s feelings for him were no more and that was all thanks to Kyle.


    He was now the recipient of those feelings and this meant she could look at things a lot more logically when it came to her ex-husband.


    But Cassandra soon heard a knock at the door, she knew who it was without answering.


    She had already changed the locks pending the verdict so Justin couldn''t enter the house whenever he pleased.

 Chapter 217: Nakamuras Partners. [FIXED!]

    Nakamura was glad with the way things had progressed, he was keeping an eye on Kyle because he knew how dangerous an ambitious man was.


    Nakamura couldn''t find anything worthwhile about Kyle but one thing was certain, he didn''t come from money.


    This was something that didn''t add up because Nakamura was aware that no one could make money under the radar without leaving some imprint.


    Even if the money was illegal¡ªand that could very well be Kyle''s predicament¡ªnothing came back that explained his source of wealth.


    Kyle wasn''t attracted to Yuki so Nakamura couldn''t use her to exploit him whatsoever but this only made him more intrigued.


    Nakamura was also curious to know why that lady was interested in Kyle or why she went out of her way to remove him from that embarrassing situation.


    That wasn''t the first time that night that they had conversed but Nakamura was a professional through and through.


    Nakamura was glad that he met Kyle because he knew he could exploit him until things played out in his favour.


    But was that the case? Kyle was a lot smarter than he let on and there was a high chance that everything that had happened played right into his hands.


    "Mr. Nakamura, your guests are here," Yuki informed him, the big Asian man was seated in his office and Yuki allowed his guests to come in.


    These were men of the highest calibre and he chuckled when his eyes met theirs.


    "Hello gentlemen," Nakamura greeted her with a smile and the two gentlemen returned his smile.


    "Mr. Nakamura, it is a pleasure to finally meet you," A dark-skinned man greeted him with a broad smile as they exchanged a firm handshake.


    Nakamura acknowledged the other man beside him soon after showing that the dark-skinned man had more standing in this interaction.


    "I''m glad you could make it too, Samuel," Nakamura spoke to the caucasian man seated beside him.


    He was the owner of a much smaller business that was still in its early stages, he was just glad to be here in all honesty but the other man was the owner of a music label.


    Nakamura wanted the right to use some of his artist''s songs in the movie because it would boost both their businesses.


    "DMZ, I believe my assistant has briefed you as well as Samuel," Nakamura


    Informed them both because he wanted them to get right down to business.


    Samuel was only here because the label he owned had a particularly talented artist that recently gained some traction on Spotify so in this sense, Samuel was the one that needed Nakamura''s help to push his music.


    "I have been briefed and I have decided to come here as a sign of respect to you," DMZ said, he wasn''t nobody and was reputable in the rap industry because it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say rap wouldn''t be where it was without his influence.


    Nakamura was surprised himself why he was choosing a rap song but this was simply one of multiple artists he had gotten rights to use their music.


    He focused mostly on the smaller labels because he would need less money to convince them as they could use his movie as some sort of promotion but they would get a certain percentage of each sale since their song was used.


    Nakamura made sure to cover all legal grounds to avoid any incident that could potentially smear his efforts to make the movie as big as it could be.


    Nakamura knew it would have helped to get a well-known artist to assist them in their endeavour because that would be a promotion in itself but unfortunately, no one was interested or at least the ones he wanted.


    Kyle''s proposal was too good to pass up because it allowed them to improve the overall quality of the movie but he hoped the sales would allow them to break even.


    That was the most important thing, they needed to make the money back before they could speak about profits.


    Nakamura was a businessman first of all and money would always come first.


    This was why he accepted Kyle''s offer so they could cushion the losses should it not do as well they expected.


    DMZ was a difficult man to get a hold of and Nakamura was glad he was able to pull this off even though the money he offered would put him at a momentary loss.


    -


    Kyle waited for minutes that bled into hours but his trembling stopped soon after.


    Kyle recollected himself and without saying a word attempted to leave the office.


    The secretary kept a close eye on him because she had no idea what he was up to.


    She couldn''t let a potential threat get close to her boss and this was why her fingers were on the phone ready to call security.


    "Are you leaving?" The lady asked and Kyle nodded with a smile.


    "I''m sorry for my earlier behaviour, it was unlike me,"


    Kyle apologized but the lady could tell he was fighting demons and she wanted no part in that battle.


    Luckily for Kyle, this brief delay caused by the lady delayed him enough to meet with the therapist.


    "Becky, that was my last appointment for the day?" The mature woman came into view.


    Becky quickly turned her head to face her employer.


    "Yes, that was the final appointment. The rest of your day is free," Becky reassured her superior.


    Kyle noticed a trend and that was women having female assistants but this wasn''t restricted to them because Nakamura had one as well.


    Was it because women were more naturally submissive than men?


    Kyle knew this didn''t matter because anyone would act right if the pay was worth it.


    Nate was an example of that but Kyle pushed all of these thoughts aside because this wasn''t his priority as of the moment.


    "Is there something I can help you with?" The lady questioned and judging from her appearance she was in her mid to late forties.


    Kyle knew he had to give her the respect that not only came with her name but her age as well.


    "Yes, as a matter of fact, you can. I have been here for a few hours already," Kyle informed her and she was surprised by this because she should have been told.


    Becky avoided her angry gaze, looking to the ground.


    "Is that so? I have to apologize but I do not think I have seen you here before," The lady responded, abruptly changing the topic.


    "That is right, this is my first time but I need to see you, it is an emergency," Kyle informed her.


    She read his body language and could tell he was going through something.


    "I have no problem paying double your rates, I know I don''t have an appointment but I''m willing to pay anything for an hour of your time. Just an hour, please," Kyle begged.


    The woman could tell from his eyes that he was desperate.


    "Becky, hold all appointments," The lady said before gesturing for Kyle to come in.


    Kyle was visibly relieved by this and this was the first step in his healing journey.


    The trauma he had endured in his life had to be sorted out at the root, there was no quick fix for something this damaging.


    -


    Calista checked the various posts popping up online, each one with a different rumour than the last but Lorenzo was an attractive man so on paper, they looked like the perfect couple because she was attractive as well.


    "I guess it can''t be helped," Calista muttered under her breath, defeated but she knew that this was good publicity for the film.


    She could explain it to Kyle but something told her that he didn''t care about what she did.


    She realized that she knew too little about Kyle and decided to search for him on the internet.


    The information provided was limited and Calista was shocked that she didn''t know his last name.


    Even in his bank transactions, it was just his name.


    That was weird, that was very weird and it hit her at once.


    Calista gave up on her search but the temptation to reach out to the lady that claimed to be his sister was high.


    But Calista''s conscience was eating away at her because she knew this was something Kyle would never do to her.


    She owed him this much, he had helped her so much already.


    She couldn''t call him and opted to send a text message hoping for the best.


    Calista''s heart was pounding like crazy as she typed it, each word made her reconsider her action.


    But she did the right thing, however, was it too little too late?


    Kyle had already discovered the truth for himself so what difference would this confession make?


    Would this be the single action that breaks their relationship?


    That was to be seen but Calista now had a clear conscience, the freedom that came with it was refreshing.

 Chapter 218: Take Me Back To The Start. [FIXED!]

    There was nothing stopping the rest of the world from moving on as it didn''t revolve around Kyle and the people in his life.


    One of such was Cleopatra, she had threatened Kyle but he called her bluff and he was right to because Cleopatra, in truth, had no such recording.


    The body cams weren''t allowed to be switched up in the house to begin with because there were certain things she couldn''t afford getting leaked should the authorities go through it.


    That was why they had surveillance but this could be altered or tampered with no one being wiser.


    They couldn''t, however, implant footage generated by AI or they would be found out so they simply cut out and stitched the rest of the video together while altering the time skip to match.


    Cleopatra had all the money in the world, she couldn''t finish it in a lifetime but the problem now was her sister had come into play.


    This was something she hadn''t anticipated because Ella had been cut off for so long so it made no sense for them to have a change of heart.


    However, this also showed that Cleopatra respected her parents'' wishes because there was nothing stopping her from viewing what was within the envelope and getting rid of it in the first place.


    But the lawyer being aware of it could have something to do with why she didn''t because this would result in a legal struggle that she couldn''t afford to have now as it would damage her reputation.


    Cleopatra already attempted to buy him but he wasn''t starved of money and had other high-level clients so he was the lawyer at the top of the top use.


    Cleopatra knew that there was a good chance that Ella would reject this, she had lived most of her life without it after all.


    But there was enough to go round even if she wanted her share; however, Cleopatra knew the risk it served if she didn''t have absolute control.


    It would no doubt cause a divide but she was made to take over from their parents so she knew about the little loopholes.


    Cleopatra needed a way to revoke her sister''s claim but to do this, she had to make her relapse.


    Cleopatra didn''t hate Ella, she was indifferent but never truly saw her as a sister because she always assumed she was better.


    This felt like her parents didn''t trust her, years of grooming her to take over only to hand a piece of what she had worked for all her life to someone that went against them.


    Cleopatra hopped into one of the multiple cars before her, Kyle was the key to making this happen.


    And now that she knew he had a relationship with his sister and Jane, he was the bridge that needed to be burnt and leave both ladies stranded at either end of it.


    This meant it was a lot easier to find him because she did that within a few hours.


    The JPD Agency that he tried his best to hide, Cleopatra was aware that her sister had said something along this line in one of her multiple online posts.


    It would make sense that Kyle had this kind of pull, the timing and everything aligned too perfectly.


    Cleopatra knew that Kyle was wealthy and had dealings with Nakamura, this also helped her narrow down her conclusion.


    There was only one reason for them to have that sort of relationship because Nakamura never kept anyone that he couldn''t profit off of.


    He was a leech, a clever one at that and this was why even she was careful around him because it took a man of great corny ability to reach where he did despite having the odds stacked against him.


    She didn''t call the JPD Agency even though Kyle wasn''t the owner on paper but she understood this was something that Nakamura had done as well.


    They both wanted a low profile but Nakamura had told her about this sometime ago when he tried to prove that he was worthy of doing business with.


    Cleopatra wondered if he knew who she was, she wouldn''t put it past him either.


    One thing was clear, Cleopatra was about to make her move and the begging question was, would she succeed?


    -


    Isabella was busy on the desk, shocked by Kyle''s raw talent because this was something she had been looking for yet it was possessed by her superior.


    This was a tricky situation because she didn''t know how to navigate considering he was the one with not only the money but now had the potential to be the breakthrough talent that would catapult the Agency to the top.


    "He is the one," Isabella muttered but she knew having Kyle would mean she had to bend the policy she had on actresses only as this would open the door for male actors to get through the day.


    Isabella knew that Kyle was someone that liked his privacy because only a few people were aware that he was the owner of this place.


    The others assumed it was her and only when an urgent partnership presented itself like in the case of Nakamura would Kyle reveal himself.


    However, Isabella was a better visual representation of the Agency, this was evident with Yuki mistaking Kyle for a messenger when they first met.


    Carly knocked on the door before entering the office, she noticed Isabella was lost in her head.


    "Um..." Carly began and this was enough to ground Isabella in the reality in which she existed.


    "Carly! Damn it, don''t you knock?" Isabella asked as she quickly adjusted herself.


    "I did but the voice in my head told me to come in, I thought that was you," Carly responded.


    Isabella just stared at her blankly, she didn''t know what else to say after hearing that but this was why she employed Carly.


    She was lively and made this job far less boring as opposed to those that weren''t expressive, only acting as robots that do everything they are told.


    Isabella noticed something in her hand.


    "What is that?" Isabella asked with a suspicious look but Carly''s face lit up.


    "We might have our first big client!" Carly responded right away before rushing to the table where Isabella was seated.


    She laid htm on the table with a bang and Isabella recoiled because it has been a long time since she saw Caly this pumped up.


    Isabella cautiously went through the paper and her face went from neutral to excitement.


    "What? This can''t be real..." Isabella muttered under her breath but the paper in her hand said otherwise.


    "It is! It is! It is!" Carly was happier than Isabella despite her just being an employee as opposed to Isabella, who had a dream. This would no doubt bring them closer to it because they had just been contacted by an Agency that was ranked among the top 10 in the United States to collaborate.


    "I have to tell Kyle about this!" Isabella was ecstatic and the first big step to their dreams was right in front of them.


    But ultimately, the final decision wasn''t hers, it was Kyle.


    -


    Kyle put his phone on DND, people not being able to reach him for an hour wouldn''t be the end of the world, they would all be fine.


    But Kyle noticed that Jones never got back to him regarding the gifts he got for him but he didn''t give this too much thought.


    He was probably exhausted from all the sex he must have gotten from Aiysha and right now, his focus was on his mental health.


    Kyle had no idea what lay in his subconscious but he needed to unearth every single memory he had repressed because the brain had a way of distorting reality and presenting a false one to protect itself.


    Kyle couldn''t help but feel that was what he was going through.


    The system wasn''t all good because it was showing it was double-edged in the gifts it gave.


    "Mister Kyle, is that correct?" The lady asked with a clipboard in hand to take down notes.


    "Yes," Kyle responded, playing with his fingers as his nerves were getting the best of him.


    "I''m Doctor Susanna and I will be asking a few questions which I want you to answer with as much detail as possible. Can you do that for me?" Suanna''s voice was calm and gentle.


    It had a soothing effect that allowed Kyle to drop his guard, Kyle had no idea what was going on in his mind but running away from it was something he could no longer afford.


    "Okay," Kyle responded but his hands began to tremble once again.


    Susanna noticed this but didn''t comment because she had seen this symptom in most of her patients.


    "Take me back to the beginning," Susanna requested and Kyle closed his eyes before taking a deep breath to calm his raging thoughts.


    "Alright,"

 Chapter 219: Therapy Begins! [FIXED 1/2/25!]

    There was a time in Kyle''s life when all he wanted was love, he wanted to be normal but life had other plans for him.


    It started right from his birth, Kyle always felt like there was something wrong with him, a feeling he couldn''t shake because no matter how hard he tried, he felt like a broken vessel.


    The first moment he took his breath, his mother didn''t feel happiness or relief, she felt disgust.


    She couldn''t believe that he looked a lot more like his father despite spending 9 months in her womb.


    It was unfair and this was how Kyle had unknowingly inherited his mother''s rage.


    Kyle was never an expressive child, all he ever wanted was to gain his mother''s approval.


    He wondered if being harmed by her was her way of loving him, which in turn gave him a distorted perception of love.


    But were his memories accurate? Kyle wasn''t sure because most of the things he recalled, he didn''t remember them happening.


    It felt wrong, it felt false, and he didn''t have his Total Recall either to help him navigate through this.


    It has been proven that people''s memories are the least reliable source of information because they can only process that information through a single lens.


    "Mama, look what I made!" A five-year-old boy, dawned in dirty clothing said to his mother, looking up at her with hopeful expectations.


    The mother had a bottle of liquor right in front of her and didn''t pay him much attention, Kyle got up to his feet and walked towards her.


    He had a bright smile on his face because he made it for her and only when he was a few feet from her did she acknowledge his presence.


    "Oh... You are still here," The mother said in a dismissive tone but she looked at the piece of paper he held up.


    "What is that?" His mother questioned.


    "That is me, you, and papa!" Kyle was filled with excitement but the look on his mother''s face contorted into something he couldn''t recognize.


    "What did you just say?" His mother was infuriated but Kyle noticed this right away however he didn''t back up.


    "It is me, you and pa-!" Before Kyle could finish his sentence, a shattering bottle echoed.


    His mother had thrown it across the room in a fit of rage but the truth was, she narrowly missed her target. And that target was Kyle.


    This was due to the alcohol in her system but Kyle had a wide smile on his face after his mother reacted this way.


    "She liked it!" Kyle thought to himself, violence was his form of love and the more violent the reaction, the more he thought she liked it.


    Kyle always kept to himself so he didn''t have much experience of the outside world but this also included friends.


    He didn''t have an idea of how dysfunctional his family was because, despite his mother''s rage, she still looked after him or rather, forced him to learn to look after himself.


    A survival skill that he was grateful for.


    But it was impossible for a child that age not to have a single relationship outside of his home and this was how Kyle began to interact with a much older man.


    This man was well in his thirties but he was a bum, he was the definition of bad life choices.


    However, this man was the man who taught Kyle how to survive and during that time, Kyle was exposed to some violent things that no one should see, more so his age.


    But it was fine because this was "love" and this further shaped his mind.


    However, it all changed one day...


    Wait? What changed?


    -


    Kyle was brought back to reality after his brain became scrambled, he couldn''t recall what happened next which was strange.


    It was like there was a lapse in his memory and Susanna instantly knew whatever happened next must have been traumatic enough for him to suppress it.


    This was good progress and Kyle appreciated the look in her eyes, it wasn''t one of pity.


    Kyle hated being pitied because this was a story he told not to get sympathy but to be understood.


    "I have taken something away from your story. You hold no remorse for your mother and you barely mentioned your father in it," Susanna pointed out, writing something in her note.


    "And this man that raised yo-!" Susanna was interrupted by Kyle.


    "He didn''t raise me. He was just some homeless junkie on the road that would do anything to get his fix," Kyle corrected her.


    "My mother raised me..." Kyle added.


    Susanna noted this and realized that Kyle must have developed some form of Stockholm syndrome, which he had no control over.


    "I see. Tell me more about him," Susanna knew she had to know just how much influence he had over him.


    And how deep he managed to dig his claws into Kyle. At the beginning of the story, Susanna thought that his mother was the one who brought him here but saw something that Kyle, ironically, failed to see.


    Kyle had only spoken highly about his mother showing his complicated feelings towards her but Susanna was aware that she couldn''t trust the foundation he was laying. Kyle couldn''t as well, that was why he was here for to help him connect the missing threads.


    Whatever he did with this man was the reason why his memories were "false"


    "I saw him at a bar before you say anything. No, I didn''t go there to drink but to get something for my mother..." Kyle paused with a smile on his face.


    "Do you know she used to call alcohol medicine? Kyle, help mommy to get her medicine," Kyle said but the fact that the bar sold drinks to a child showed just how lacking laws were wherever he lived.


    "Did your mother ever meet your friend?" Susanno asked, bringing his mother into the conversation because Kyle seemed fixated on her.


    Susanna knew the most effective way to get to the bottom of it would be to make him lower his guard.


    "I don''t think they did... No, I can''t remember," Kyle looked lost, trying his hardest to answer this question.


    "You presented this man as an insignificant part of your story but you only began to repress your memories after you met him," Susanna pointed out.


    Kyle could see where she was coming from because it was true that he did that.


    "You''re right," Kyle admitted, not knowing what else to say because he needed help.


    To get help, he needed to be honest.


    "Did he make you do anything you didn''t want to do?" Susanna asked but once again, Kyle had no answer for this.


    "No... Or at least I don''t think so," Kyle responded.


    "Kyle, what kind of things did the man make you witness," Susanna asked and this was where Kyle''s face had a tinge of worry.


    "Whatever I say here is confidential, right?" Kyle made sure this was the case and Susanna nodded gently.


    "I know he robbed and beat up people but as I grew up, I realized he did a lot worse," Kyle confessed but this was proof that he was oblivious to most things going on around him at the time making him innocent by default.


    Susanna knew what he meant without him having to elaborate but she was curious why Kyle used past tense to describe his mom.


    That could only mean one thing, she had died but did this man have anything to do with it?


    Is that why Kyle can''t recall his influence in his life?


    Susanna knew this was an assumption on her end but it would make sense.


    From what she had heard, Kyle''s mother was neglectful but if Kyle survived until that age, she must have been taking care of him to make sure he didn''t die when it would have been a lot easier to abandon him.


    "Kyle, what happened to your mother? Can you tell me?" Susanna asked and Kyle caught on to what she was implying due to the series of questions.


    "She killed herself," Kyle responded but there was no feeling in his voice.


    That was to be expected as he had years to get over it so the reaction to his mother''s suicide wouldn''t be a big deal.


    "I see and did the autopsy confirm that?" Susanna asked, looking at Kyle but once again, there was no judgement.


    "Autopsy? We were poor, who cares if we die," Kyle said with a mocking chuckle at the end of the sentence.


    However, this confirmed that Kyle had no way of knowing if this was a suicide and the reason his mind had such huge gaps was because the truth might be directly linked to him.


    "Love is violence," This was something he had said on multiple occasions so how would he show his mother he loved her?

 Chapter 220: Kyle Unravels. [FIXED 6/2/25!]

    There was no one who knew what Kyle was going through except Cassandra, she had a rough idea of what Kyle was going through but now she couldn''t stop thinking about him.


    That single event made it impossible to get him out of her mind and this also meant that it increased her emotional attachment to him.


    That was how feeling worked, you could have a random dream about someone you never truly noticed in your daily life and that dream would serve as the catalyst for interest.


    Once the mind fixates on something, there is no way to escape it.


    "There is something off about Kyle," Cassandra thought to herself but it was beginning to show that Kyle''s actions were affecting his various relationships in different ways.


    All the women in his life had attained a level of curiosity but this was normal when it came to a potential mate.


    Cassandra knew that Kyle was rich but knew nothing about him except what he had told her.


    She also wondered if he was in a dangerous line of work because the way he casually announced that he was stabbed was strange.


    It was almost like it was a normal occurrence and for her son''s safety, she needed to know what kind of man she was letting in her life.


    Even though the benefits that came with it were something she couldn''t live without.


    She would have lost the case long ago if Kyle hadn''t intervened and was aware that this was her mind-spirited.


    Her thoughts, in no way, shaped reality and she knew this much but there was nothing she had asked Kyle that he didn''t answer.


    She simply hasn''t been asking the right questions but that was about to change.


    Cassandra was focused on the case but Justin was at her door, knocking even though she had no intention of opening the door for him because she was aware that he was up to no good.


    Cassandra knew she had enough money to get a new house but she wanted this case to be over before making any drastic decision.


    If she got full custody, she planned to disappear without a trace and make it impossible for Justin ever to find her.


    Suddenly, the knocking stopped and this went on for a couple of minutes.


    "Has he gone?" Cassandra was hopeful and decided to confirm if this was the case.


    She peeped through the window and there was no sign of her ex-husband.


    Cassandra knew she had to be careful because Justin could get a little crazy if he didn''t get what he wanted.


    But his face suddenly popped up right in front of the window, startling Cassandra.


    "Cassey... Please..." Justin pleaded and Cassandra could see the desperation in his eyes.


    But that soft spot she had for him that he had exploited throughout their marriage was gone.


    All she felt was disgust looking at him right now, wondering what it was she found attractive about this man in front of her.


    "Get out, Justin," Cassandra and she could tell that Justin was shocked by the words coming out of her mouth.


    It wasn''t laced with anger, it was soft spoken but it was her eyes, those were the most telling signs.


    There were no emotions behind them and Justin smiled to himself, he didn''t know if he should be proud of her for breaking the shackles he had around her or feel sad that he could no longer exploit her.


    "Is this the end, Cassey?" Justin asked but hearing him calling her made her recoil.


    "Don''t call me that... Don''t ever call me that again," Cassandra responded before shutting the blinds.


    A smile crept up on her face because she had regained the power she lost during her time with him.


    -


    Kyle was done with his therapy session and only then realised how much he needed it.


    He felt vulnerable, Kyle didn''t like it because of his memories.


    That woman made him doubt them with her subtle body language change but there was one thing she didn''t do and that was make him feel judged.


    Paying a stranger to listen to his problems felt weird, how lonely was such a life especially when he had people that would gladly do it for free.


    But it wasn''t their job to be his emotional tampon and that was why people like these existed in the first place.


    People always make that mistake and this creates pressure in their relationships because it forces people to show up in ways they aren''t capable of.


    The last thing Kyle needed was to feel like a liability and Susanna made sure this was the case.


    Kyle was on his way home as he needed to enjoy his newfound freedom.


    Jane was out of the house so he had it all to himself, cohabitation was a difficult thing and Kyle liked Jane''s presence but needed that alone time to clear his head.


    This was something he couldn''t do as long as she remained in his home.


    Kyle arrived at his house shortly, he wondered if Nate was able to convince the woman to join their cause.


    There was only so much an OF model could do once it was out there in the world.


    It would always come back to bite them in the ass as this would put them at a disadvantage when job hunting in the everyday world.


    Background checks were one of those things that became a requirement overtime especially if the place of work was anywhere respectable.


    Kyle heaved a sigh of relief and arrived at his place in no time.


    He wondered if Jones was alright because it was unusual for him to be quiet for this long.


    He hadn''t even thanked him and knowing Jones, there was a low chance he had forgotten.


    However, Kyle didn''t need to wait long because he saw Jones leaving the building just as he pulled up.


    Jones'' head was buried in his phone so he didn''t see Kyle.


    Kyle walked up to Jones before he could get into his car and whispered.


    "You''re welcome,"


    This startled the older man and Jones nearly stumbling was proof of this.


    Kyle reached to catch him so he wouldn''t hurt himself.


    "Don''t touch me!" Jones barked at him but Kyle couldn''t tell if he was messing around or not.


    "Are you okay? It is me," Kyle told him wondering if Jones didn''t get a good look at him but with a single look into his eyes, he could see Jones'' anger directed at him.


    Kyle knew there was only one thing that could get a man like this.


    "I see. She told him," Kyle said with a hidden smile on his face because this single act showed that there was not only hope for Jones'' marriage but that Aiysha was truly a good woman.


    "You''re disgusting, Kyle," Jones blurted out but for some reason, Kyle wasn''t offended because Jones spoke the truth.


    "Ha! No lies there but it isn''t what it looks like," Kyle confessed.


    There were multiple times where he could have taken advantage of Aiysha but kept himself in check because of the respect he had for Jones.


    And it was ironic that Jones was reacting this way considering he was the one that cheated in this marriage. Not that Kyle was judging as he knew the circumstance of their marriage, it wasn''t based on love but a lack of option on Jones'' part.


    "You find that funny!?" Jones barked but Kyle remained calm.


    This reaction was valid but this was the first time he had seen Jones get out of character.


    It was like his mask had dropped and Kyle got a closer glimpse at a side of him he kept under wraps.


    "Your anger is justified, I did cross a line and I would be lying if I said I didn''t have a dirty thought or two..." Kyle confessed but Jones could tell this man didn''t regret his actions.


    "However, I did not act on those thoughts..." Kyle clarified.


    "What the fuck is wrong with you man? THAT''S MY FUCKING WIFE!" Jones barked at Kyle.


    "... And she still is," Kyle responded.


    Jones didn''t know how to feel about this and before he knew it, his fist found Kyle''s jaw.


    The punch packed enough force to send Kyle tumbling to the ground.


    Jones instantly regretted his action, looking at his fist in disbelief as the people around began to take note of the commotion.


    He expected Kyle to retaliate but all Kyle did was smile at him.


    "That was a nice punch..." Kyle''s tone was indifferent but Jones knew the punch might have been too much however he wasn''t thinking straight.


    Jones hopped in his car and drove off, leaving Kyle to pick himself off the ground.


    Kyle didn''t look particularly worried like he expected this to happen.


    He just stared blankly at the faraway car.


    "Love is violent, huh?" Kyle muttered under his breath with a smile.

 Chapter 221: Go Back To The Beginning [FIXED 8/2/25!]

    Kyle was unravelling. It was unknown if his repressed memories were the one thing keeping him sane, but it was clear that they had an impact on him.


    Kyle accepted his fate, Jones had every right to react as he did.


    Kyle noticed all eyes were on him, looking at him like he was some victim but Kyle didn''t care much about the attention he was getting.


    He walked past them and into the building like nothing had happened.


    But Jones'' punch had split his lips open and Kyle could taste his blood.


    The truth was, Aiysha never rejected him because he didn''t make a move on her.


    However, he wasn''t going to let Jones know.


    The fact that Aiysha told him was good enough for Kyle.


    Kyle took it into his own hands to test her after Jones had shown concerns of his wife cheating and this was why he went from avoiding her.


    Kyle realized that now was the best time to leave this building. He should have done that long ago because if he did he wouldn''t be in this situation.


    Kyle walked back to his apartment but the moment he reached the doorsteps of Jones.


    He contemplated confronting Aiysha but she did nothing wrong. If anything, she had earned his respect but Kyle knew this gave Jones the security in his marriage that he was looking for.


    If Aiysha could reject a handsome billionaire like himself the Jones had nothing to worry about.


    In Kyle''s twisted mind, he was helping out a friend and his job was done.


    Kyle walked into his apartment and collapsed on his bed.


    The mental strain on his mind was something that he didn''t anticipate because Kyle had doubts about everything that occurred.


    He realized that there was something he wasn''t seeing but this couldn''t deter him from his goals.


    "Hey system, is it possible for you to help me retrieve lost memories?" Kyle questioned but his request fell on deaf ears.


    That would be a miracle if it did as it would cure all of his problems and he might not need the therapy but the system had no form of individuality.


    It couldn''t answer questions either so it wasn''t useful when it came to information as it had a fixed set of responses.


    Kyle hated this and what Susanna was insinuating was something he never entertained until now.


    If he couldn''t recall the role that man played in his life or why he repressed memories related to him, he couldn''t trust the circumstances of his mother''s murder.


    "I have to go back..." Kyle muttered under his breath. He had to revisit his past.


    He couldn''t sleep and quickly got up from his bed. Kyle knew it would be foolish to drive his car in that neighbourhood as he would be robbed in a matter of minutes.


    If anything, the place had gotten worse over the years but everything began with Clarence.


    The moment Kyle killed him, there was something violent in him that was trying its best to get to the surface.


    Kyle hopped back outside but while outside, he ran into Aiysha.


    She couldn''t even look him in the eyes because she was aware of their scuffle.


    Of course she was, she watched it through the window but Kyle didn''t mind it.


    They probably thought that Kyle would cut the renovation funding and partnership he had with them but that was something that Kyle had no intention of doing.


    All Jones did was defend his marriage like a man should do and Kyle didn''t hold that against him.


    Kyle, however, knew it was time to end whatever relationship he had with his wife and if need be, with Jones.


    Kyle walked past her without saying a word but his body language was mostly unchanged, showing he wasn''t affected by the situation.


    Kyle needed some fresh air and knew that the chemistry with the only man he could call a friend had changed in the blink of an eye.


    -


    Calista was scheming and plotting, she noticed Ella''s missed call earlier but there was no urgency to return it.


    Ella wasn''t at the top of her friend list and while she grew to tolerate Ella, it didn''t mean they were by any means close.


    Ella was a means to an end and Calista sensed that Kyle was catching on so she couldn''t do as she pleased or there would be repercussions.


    But she wanted to meet this lady called Jane, she wanted to know the woman who had Kyle in a chokehold and why Ella kept referring to her as his girlfriend.


    But before her thought could go any, the idle phone in her hand rang. It was Kyle.


    Calista quickly cleared her throat before answering with a hopeful voice, a call telling her to come to him.


    "Hi Kyle..." Calista was the one that began the conversation but there was no response for a couple of seconds.


    "...Kyle?" She repeated his name, hoping for an answer and it soon came.


    [[Hey you...]] Kyle''s voice was as gentle as she remembered, she didn''t know when a smile crept up on her face.


    "Hey stranger," Calista responded, kicking her feet up and she loved that Kyle made her feel like a high school girl in love.


    [[Calista, I have something to talk to you about.]] Kyle said.


    "You have my attention, what do you want to talk about and wouldn''t you rather do it in person?" Calista asked, trying to kill two birds with one stone.


    [[We barely do any talking when we are together, you know this...]] Kyle teased and Calista blushed.


    "Hehehe! You''re right. Talk to me baby, I''m all ears," Calista gave him her full attention but that was to be expected.


    [[Why didn''t you tell me?]] Kyle asked and her demeanour immediately changed with the smile on her face slowly fading.


    "What do you mean?" Calista asked, the fear apparent on her face.


    [[You met up with her, didn''t you? Why did you lie to my face?]] Kyle asked right away but this was Kyle having enough.


    He was ready to self-sabotage, he didn''t care if she stayed or not but this would make Calista try her hardest to make it up to him to prove she was trustworthy further shackling her to him.


    "I-I can explain," Calista said, stuttering.


    [[Can you? I cannot trust you, Calista...]] Kyle was straightforward but Calista knew that Kyle was a man that wouldn''t tolerate nonsense.


    She had to come clean or risk being cut off. Calista took a deep breath and realized she had no choice in this situation.


    "There is nothing I can say to justify my action. I did go behind your back to get information and I''m sorry I didn''t tell you but I had to make sure," Calista pleaded.


    She didn''t try to deflect because she knew that her intentions weren''t in Kyle''s best interest.


    But Kyle didn''t say another word and that was the end of the conversation because he hung up.


    Calista was scared and began to call him but his phone wasn''t going through.


    "What have I done?" Calista thought.


    This wasn''t worth it and she realized that Kyle had every right to react this way and the ridiculous part of all of this was she planned to tell him.


    But this also meant that the woman must have either informed Kyle or Kyle had eyes on her.


    -


    Kyle was disgusted by Calista''s behaviour and had to let her know because there was no justification for this but this was the last thing on his mind.


    He did this so Calista would be reminded how fragile her role was in his life.


    Kyle didn''t care much about her act as he had little to no expectations of her from the start.


    If this was done by Jane, his reaction would have been a lot different because Kyle trusted Jane.


    He was in a cab already when he made that call and the cab driver was eavesdropping.


    "Woman trouble?" The driver asked but all Kyle did was smile at him.


    "A happy woman is a happy relationship. Don''t forget that," The man said and the only reason Kyle didn''t nip it in the bud was because he was a lot older than he was.


    You could say it was a sign of respect even though his advice was unsolicited. Kyle didn''t care about whatever advice he had to give, he wasn''t some child who needed knowledge imparted to him.


    This was a common theme with elderly people but just because they were older, didn''t mean they were better suited to face life.


    But this was a stupid saying nonetheless, Kyle wasn''t going to live a miserable life just to make the women in his life happy.


    You only live once so why spend that single life miserable?


    It didn''t matter because there was only one thing on his mind right now.


    "Can you please keep quiet?" These were words Kyle wanted to say but couldn''t.

 Chapter 222: WE ARE BACK!

    Kyle was dropped off at his destination and he gave the man a tip with a good review because in as much as he didn''t like the old man''s company.


    Kyle was aware that a man his age shouldn''t be working but the fact that he was out here hustling at this age only showed how much he needed the money.


    This was the sad reality of life, you didn''t know anyone''s situation and Kyle wasn''t going to let his mood affect someone''s source of income.


    The moment he stepped out of the car, the stench that invaded his nostrils reminded him of death, it was filthy.


    Kyle couldn''t believe this place hadn''t been torn down but that would be impossible because even if it was crime infested, it was still a place where people lived.


    "Home, sweet home," Kyle muttered to himself, the fact that he had to walk a fair distance before he could enter this city was proof of its high crime rate.


    Kyle also made sure not to wear anything flashy because it would be stripped away from him in no time but there was something that he noticed.


    There were a lot more homeless people around, this also included children but they weren''t just homeless but malnourished as well.


    "What the hell is happening here?" Kyle thought to himself but before he could take another step. He felt a light tug on his trouser, Kyle looked down and saw a child with a bowl in hand.


    "M-Money.." The child said but Kyle knew this tactic, they must have perceived he was new here but there are certain things that never change.


    If Kyle was to give money, then a couple of people would trail him and rob him of everything else he might have.


    Kyle sighed before taking out a $5 bill and handing it to the child. He knew all eyes were on him but he lived here before so he knew how to get out of these sorts of situations.


    Kyle proceeded to get out a lot of coins before tossing it up in the air and he was swarmed in mere seconds but this allowed him to slip out of sight during the commotion.


    Evading potential criminals that were just observing him from the shadows.


    It wasn''t much but Kyle knew that this was enough to get them through the next couple of days.


    Kyle was in good physical condition so this meant that his little sprint didn''t take the wind out of him.


    But this meant that he had to take a little detour on the off-chance he was being followed.


    Kyle hated this place but this was where he grew up and the place that held the secret in rediscovering who he was.


    However, Kyle overestimated his ability because the place he remembered was in the past.


    The ''safe'' corners were no longer safe, this was a haven for criminals and Kyle had wandered right at the center.


    "Oi..." A cold voice rang out behind him but Kyle wasn''t scared even though he knew the chances he was standing in front of a killer was high.


    "Empty your pockets you little shit!" The man barked and it was followed by a swift blow to the back of Kyle''s head that sent him tumbling to the ground.


    Kyle turned around and noticed this man was severely underweight but he could also see marks on his arms that indicated he was a junkie.


    Kyle kicked him off easily because of the difference in weight class before punching him across the face.


    He was only here for a couple of minutes and was already involved in a life-or-death situation.


    But there was something that snapped in Kyle the moment his fist connected with this man''s face.


    All the stress and frustration that had accumulated was released onto this man, his hand pummeling away at his face.


    Kyle remembered how powerless Clarence made him feel and he was no longer going to live that way but fortunately for Kyle, he came to it before he could kill the man.


    Even though he had rearranged his facial structure, Kyle noticed his fist had a few bruises as well.


    "Maybe coming here wasn''t such a good idea," Kyle thought to himself, crouched over an unconscious bum covered in his blood.


    -


    Isabella welcomed the signing of a proficient talent because she knew this would boost their social media presence and online attention.


    This person wasn''t a newbie, far from it on the contrary so it was a bit strange why they were inquiring about the JPD Agency when they could easily get into any top Agency not only in America but around the entire world.


    There had to be movement behind the scenes, there was no way that Kyle would set something this big into motion without informing her either.


    Isabella was excited but cautious because the Agency they were about to go into dealing with was at the top.


    And it was normal for the big dogs to consume the little dogs before they could become threats to them.


    Isabella knew this could be a potential merger but she wanted to establish her Agency the way she wanted.


    This would no doubt aid in that achievement because they had promised to not only relinquish operational rights to her but that all they needed was the name changed to reflect theirs.


    This would set them up for a lifetime but money was something she noticed wasn''t a problem for Kyle but his influence was limited.


    Money could only get you so far in this industry but the fact that Kyle wasn''t answering her calls made her wonder what he was doing.


    This was time-sensitive but Kyle had trusted her to run it how she wanted, didn''t that include this sort of thing?


    "Boss, you have a guest," Carly informed Isabella but Isablla gestured to ask her who it was but judging from Carly''s nonverbal reaction, she could tell that the person was within listening range.


    But it must also mean that whoever was behind that door might be of importance and this was the only reason Isabella entertained them considering the looming deal.


    This might be a representative and Isabella took a deep breath because she had to wear her professional face.


    "Well, what are you waiting for? Let them in," Isabella made sure whoever standing at the back of the door could hear her.


    However, the person who walked through that door was someone she couldn''t have guessed, not in a million years.


    "You are...!"

 Chapter 223: Destined Encounter Or...?

    Kyle got back up and his mind was clearer but soon realized he was more damaged than he thought.


    Kyle knew how people''s past always came back to hunt them once they hit the big screen and if he didn''t uncover the secret about his past, someone else will.


    This was what he couldn''t risk because if there was something that could implicate him.


    Kyle had to bury it, he looked at the broken man beneath and thought about calling an ambulance but they wouldn''t come.


    Kyle sighed, realizing he couldn''t leave this man like this because he was the one responsible for this.


    He was trying to survive even if it meant harming other people, this has always been how the world worked.


    Survival of the fittest doesn''t always have to be violent, it could be something as simple as social discrimination where the poor do not have the same opportunities as the rich.


    There was so much wrong in this world but this was something that Kyle always knew.


    He experienced this harsh reality at an age no one should have to.


    Kyle leaned over the unconscious man and elevated his head with his ragged shirt, staining his hand in the process.


    However, Kyle didn''t care about this because, for some reason, he wanted to make sure this man was going to be okay.


    He looked at the damage he did to his face, there was no way this man wouldn''t need medical attention.


    Kyle came here for a mission but he was occupied with something else, he didn''t understand why this was happening but knew he couldn''t beat everyone that attacked him or he would have a case on his hands.


    Kyle''s wound might have healed but he felt the scar throbbing, like his body was calling for something.


    "Clarence... You bastard," Kyle muttered under his breath but heard footsteps soon after.


    Kyle looked over his shoulder and assumed a defensive stance but what he saw made his heart drop.


    It was the same child he had seen previously, the one he handed a note but Kyle noticed that she had bruises on her body she didn''t have previously.


    They must have tried to take the money from her. Of course, they did but Kyle noticed in her little clenched fist that she still had the dollar note he gave to her.


    "DON''T HURT BIG BROTHER!" The girl screamed at the top of her lungs before blindly charging at Kyle.


    If Kyle was a bad man, there was no way a child was saving this man before him if he did intend to harm him but Kyle realized that he might be the bad person in this story.


    Kyle took a step away from him as the child acted as a barricade between her and her older brother.


    The tears in her eyes showed Kyle that this child was scared, the way she trembled with every breath.


    Kyle quickly placed his hands behind his back to hide his fists, he couldn''t let her see it.


    "I met him like this. You see that," Kyle pointed at the cloth that kept his head elevated.


    The way he positioned his hand made it impossible to see his knuckles.


    "I did that, your brother needs medical attention," Kyle''s voice was soft and this was enough to convince the child that he wasn''t a threat.


    She lowered her hand that had a small knife in it and Kyle heaved a sigh of relief.


    He needed to gain her trust because there was no way that he was going to use force to subdue her.


    "Can you help?" The girl stuttered but Kyle shook his head.


    "But doctors can," Kyle responded but the girl looked confused hearing this word.


    "Doctors?" She asked with a confused look on her face like this word was alien.


    Kyle knew she was illiterate but there are certain words that people knew regardless of their educational background.


    "Yes, people that fix others," Kyle responded with a raised brow and the look on the girl''s face changed, the excitement in her eyes telling a different story.


    She ran to her brother, completely ignoring Kyle like she didn''t just perceive him as a threat moments ago.


    "You hear that, brother!" The girl was filled with excitement and Kyle remembered that she was a child, no more than 3-4 years old.


    "You''re going to be okay!" The girl said but the brother was unresponsive, this sight made Kyle feel guilty which was strange considering he hadn''t felt much remorse throughout his life.


    "Your brother is having a little nap," Kyle responded, trying his best to make her feel safe.


    Kyle could have left but found himself rooted in place, he couldn''t leave the man like this especially now that he confirmed he had a younger sister.


    What were the chances of that happening? It was almost like the universe brought him here for this reason.


    "Can the doctors fix Mama and Papa?" The kid asked but Kyle raised a brow in confusion.


    "Your parents? Where are they?" Kyle asked.


    "They are sleeping but big brother put them in the ground so they don''t get cold," The girl said.


    "I see..." Kyle responded. He had no intention of breaking her illusion but there was no doubt that their parents were dead.


    "What is your name?" Kyle asked the child which prompted her to turn around.


    "Jasmine," The kid responded and Kyle knew that he would have to introduce himself as well to break any sort of ice.


    "I''m Kyle, nice to meet you, Jasmine," Kyle greeted her with a smile to which the kid returned.


    There was nothing to be done at this point because Kyle still planned to return to his ''home'' but he couldn''t carry this man with him so what was the next course of action?


    "Jasmine, I will need you to stay with your brother until I return, can you do that?" Kyle asked and Jasmine nodded.


    "Are you going to bring the doctors?" The clueless child asked.


    "Yes, I am," Kyle responded but did he truly have any intention of coming back?

 Chapter 224: 911!

    Priscilla had her suspicions about Kyle and didn''t know where he spawned from but she knew he had an ulterior motive for trying his hardest to get into their good graces.


    This wasn''t normal but her partner Oliver thought otherwise.


    Kyle was showing his gratitude to the police force, this wasn''t the first time they would receive such a gesture.


    Priscilla already knew that Oliver saw things a lot more differently than she did but he also served as her anchor.


    "You overthink," Oliver told Priscilla.


    "I don''t think that''s the case but there is something strange about him," Priscilla said.


    She was sitting right in front of him and, as usual, Oliver was stuffing his face with food.


    "Maybe you like him?" Oliver tried to goad her but she didn''t give him a reaction.


    "Oliver, are you not too old for such jokes?" Priscilla responded without her facial expression changing for even a second.


    "You''re so uptight," Oliver responded before taking a bite out of his doughnut.


    "He just needed your help and didn''t act like you had nothing to gain from this," Oliver pointed out, his voice changing to show his seriousness.


    "You aren''t wrong," Priscilla admitted because she was self-aware, she didn''t fool herself with delusions.


    "But if you feel something is wrong, I guess it is worth looking into," Oliver pointed out.


    All jokes aside, there was no reason for Oliver to dismiss her completely because he was aware that Priscilla had an eye for such things.


    Oliver was going to look into it but he was also surprised that Priscilla could work with anyone.


    She was a pain in the ass that took her job far too seriously, this was the only thing she had going in her life.


    "We should probably hit the road," Oliver spoke but realized he was the only one still eating.


    Priscilla was done with her salad a long time ago but Oliver appreciated the fact that she didn''t try to hurry him up.


    They rounded up and left the place, hopping into their new car but soon after, Priscilla''s phone rang.


    This was happening a lot more frequently ever since Kyle came into her life, she had no friends so she wasn''t expecting any calls.


    She already knew who it was without her even looking at the phone.


    "Your boyfriend is calling," Oliver teased but once again, Priscilla didn''t react to this tease.


    She remained stoic but she wasn''t going to leave Kyle hanging because it could be related to the case they were working on.


    Fortunately for her, it was Oliver on the wheels, he was their designated driver.


    Priscilla put it on loudspeaker because she wanted Oliver to be aware of the situation.


    He was her partner and thus, there was no point in hiding anything from him.


    [[Priscilla! I need an ambulance right now! I have no idea if it is possible but I will cover whatever fees they will require!]] Kyle was freaking out.


    Oliver looked concerned but Priscilla looked indifferent more or less.


    "Where are you?" Priscilla remained calm because Kyle was stressed by the situation.


    Kyle proceeded to give her the location but what the hell was he doing here?


    This place was not only renowned for its high crime rate but Priscilla wasn''t the only one that shared this look.


    Oliver was visibly surprised as well, looking right at Priscilla.


    They knew that no ambulance would come there because the ambulances themselves would be put in danger.


    It would be stripped and sold for parts, and the medicine and equipment within would be abused as well.


    "We are going, aren''t we?" Oliver asked the moment the call came to an end.


    "We need to call it in," Priscilla said, tucking her phone away.


    Oliver expected her to be more concerned because Kyle did mention a child in all of this.


    The fact that she was technically closer to Kyle than he was, he hoped that would have softened her up.


    "There is a child involved!" Oliver barked but all Priscilla did was sigh.


    "Children die every day, Oliver. Do you try to save everyone?" Priscilla asked in a dismissive tone.


    Oliver forgot who he was talking to, Priscilla was all logical and used little emotions when making these decisions but that was why she was such a great cop.


    She knew when to make the right calls and Oliver knew empathy could be considered a weakness in some cases.


    There is a reason rules exist, it is to combat decisions that would otherwise be made based on empathy.


    "There is nothing we can do. If we go in alone and get ambushed, what happens then? Are you so eager to make your wife a widow?" Priscilla asked and once again, she made a good point.


    "You know what? I refuse," Oliver responded and fortunately for him, he knew where Kyle was.


    He was the one driving as well so he had control over the decision he was about to make.


    Oliver steered the car in the opposite direction before flicking on his siren.


    "What are you doing?" Priscilla asked in an indifferent tone.


    "The reason I became a police officer... I''m going to save a life," Oliver responded but Priscilla didn''t oppose this.


    All she did was redirect her eyes on the road without saying a word because Oliver wasn''t her underling but her partner.


    He had every right to make a decision she opposed but she would still have his back as he has had hers since they became partners.


    "Fine," Priscilla responded before taking out her phone to inform Kyle that they were on their way even though he asked for an ambulance.


    The injuries the man suffered were a few broken bones and fractures but was the beating severe enough to cause brain damage?


    That was to be seen but Kyle had done all he could in this situation and had to leave it up to the professionals even though he now understood he had to brush up on his medical knowledge.


    It would be a lot easier to do with Total Recall.

 Chapter 225: Nakamuras Manipulation.

    Isabella was entertaining someone she had no business entertaining because this woman was no other than Nakamura.


    "This place is a lot smaller than I thought it would be," Nakamura said and Isabella''s excitement evaporated because this man had dealings with Kyle so why was he here?


    She wondered if he came here looking for him but there was no way someone as important as him would make that kind of mistake to begin with.


    "Mr. Nakamura, what can I help you with?" Isabella asked and this surprised Nakamura.


    "You know who I am?" Nakamura asked, to which Isabella nodded. Kyle then briefed her about everything regarding his business with this man.


    Nakamura eyed her from head to toe, Isabella looked like a powerful woman and Nakamura thought about what would make a powerful-looking woman submit to him.


    However, Yuki soon came into view, this was the first time they were meeting and with how enticing Isabella looked.


    It was a shame she wasn''t the one that came to meet him but why was he here was the big question.


    "Of course I do, Mr. Nakamura. I make it my business to know who works with us," Isabella responded sternly with a smile on her face.


    Nakamura didn''t give her a verbal response either way because Yuki took over the conversation on his behalf.


    "I''m Yuki, the assistant of Mr. Nakamura and I will be speaking in his stead," Yuki said and Isabelle couldn''t object.


    She wondered if she should call Kyle but this was something that she could handle.


    "That is fine by me. Please, state your business," Isabella responded, looking right at her.


    "Mr. Nakamura wishes to get a list of your most prominent talents," Yuki said but this was something that could be done over the phone.


    There was no reason for them to come all the way here considering how busy he was running Distort.


    Isabella had a brief look of confusion plastered across her face before it was replaced with a smile.


    "A list?" Isabella asked because she understood there had to be a reason they came to her and not ask Kyle.


    "That is correct. As you know, Mr. Nakamura has an ongoing contract with this Agency and Mr. Nakamura would like to see the list of talents under your Agency as screening for his next movie has already begun," Yuki responded.


    It was weird that Nakamura was staring at her or would it be more accurate to say he was checking her out?


    Isabella was an elegant woman with class that made the every day woman look like maids.


    She had that mature beauty that was described in books.


    He didn''t say a word and it felt a tad bit strange because there was no reason for him to be here if he wasn''t going to say anything.


    "I will have to compile it and filter them out," Isabella said right away but this wasn''t a good enough answer.


    "Mr Nakamura would like to do that himself, he wants everything," Yuki wasn''t bulging, she was standing her ground.


    "I''m sorry but I have to follow protocol," Isabella stood her ground as well but Nakamura sighed loudly as this was taking too long.


    "Do you plan to merge?" Nakamura finally spoke but revealed he knew about the proposed merger which shouldn''t be possible.


    Isabella tried to maintain her composure but this surprised her.


    "How do you know about that?" Isabella asked but Nakamura had ears and eyes everywhere.


    This was how he was able to make the most out of every situation he had been in.


    Be it leveraging his position or manipulating it to his advantage.


    "I know things I shouldn''t, Miss Isabella," Nakamura said before gesturing for Yuki to leave them both alone.


    Yuki didn''t hesitate and left the area without thinking twice, she was like an android that operated based on her master''s command.


    "Now that we are alone, I just wanted to confirm this merger would not compromise our existing agreement," Nakamura said and Isabella realized the reason why he came here in person was to judge how she reacted.


    Certain conversations were best had in person so you could get a direct feel of the other person''s energy.


    Nakamura was a seasoned businessman and liked to have these types of interactions face-to-face because people could lie a lot easier over the phone but it was a different case when it was in person.


    He thought that Isabella was the original owner of this place before meeting Kyle after the meeting but she was just the face.


    However, there was no way that this woman here didn''t hold any power but Nakamura wasn''t looking to intimidate her.


    "The merger? I''m sorry but I cannot discuss that," Isabella responded.


    "I didn''t ask about the merger, I asked about how it would affect our deal?" Nakamura said, his voice was as soft as silk.


    "Unfortunately, I cannot give you a definite response until we make a decision," Isabella stood her ground.


    "She''s not intimidated?" Nakamura thought to himself with a satisfied smile.


    "That is fine but don''t you think it is strange that this came right around the time this Agency was about to make a name for itself?" Nakamura began his true motive and planted this into her head.


    "The strong will always devour the weak before they become a threat," Nakamura said out of the blue like an ancient monk bestowing knowledge onto his disciple.


    This might look like a blessing but Nakamura knew more than anyone that it wasn''t, they were simply eliminating competition because Distort involvement with them had been revealed.


    And at the pace at which JPD rose in the rankings, there was no doubt it was only a matter of time before it grew into something bigger than them.


    However, this was the conclusion of their little meeting, it took a little over twenty minutes and this confirmed Isabella''s suspicion.


    This was going to be the most important decision she would have to make.

 Chapter 226: Is This My... Home?

    Kyle left them in that area after he got confirmation that Priscilla and Oliver were on their way.


    But there was something strange, Kyle couldn''t remember where his house stood.


    No, that wasn''t right, the houses here looked very different from what he remembered.


    Kyle saw a passerby and stopped her in her tracks. This lady was covered in tattoos from head-to-toe but Kyle didn''t judge by this.


    What he judged her by was the fact that she was living in a crappy place such as this.


    The lady looked at Kyle from head to toe like he was lost.


    The way he looked, the way he carried himself, this man didn''t live here.


    "Are you lost bud?" The lady asked with a raised brow.


    "Unfortunately, no," Kyle responded but the lady wasn''t having it.


    There was no reason for someone who looked as good as him to be here unless he was looking for some good stuff.


    "Alright, I can fix you up real quick but it is going to cost you," The lady said but Kyle knew that if he turned her down, she could assume he was a police officer or potentially lead him into a trap.


    "Hahaha! I''m not looking for that and I lived here once upon a time but I got out," Kyle said.


    "You got out? No one gets out of here, bud," The lady was quick to rubbish his claim.


    But Kyle''s facial expression changed in an instant prompting the lady to take a step back because she felt threatened.


    "You will be wise not to judge a book by its cover..." Kyle warned her in a blood-curdling voice.


    "W-Woah! Take it easy bud!" The lady didn''t want any trouble but Kyle needed her help nonetheless.


    "Is this XXX-XXX-XXX Street?" Kyle asked to which the woman nodded.


    "That can''t be right, the houses don''t look the same," Kyle said under his breath but the woman heard him.


    "They have been the same for years. The same shitty foundation but no one lives in this neighbourhood anymore or at least not anyone fucking sane," The lady informed Kyle.


    This worried Kyle because how could he have imagined his childhood home differently?


    That shouldn''t be possible but if these houses have been the same then there was no way that someone had changed the structure of every house in this neighborhood.


    This further proved how unreliable his memory was and how most of the things he thought he knew were proving to be false.


    "Unless you were begging to be killed," The lady added but this caught Kyle''s ear.


    "Killed? What do you mean killed?" Kyle asked.


    "Do you believe in rumours?" The lady was talkative like she had been waiting for someone to tell this story all her life.


    "They exist for a reason, right?" Kyle responded but he began to notice that there was no one around.


    This place was deserted so how did he run into this woman? Did she follow him into somewhere secluded?


    Kyle realized he had dropped his guard and this woman might very well be an enemy.


    "A serial killer, the man that drank the blood of his victims," The lady said but Kyle rolled his eyes at this nonsense.


    "A serial killer?" Kyle repeated with a head shake trying his best not to laugh at this ridiculousness.


    "That is right..." The lady repeated but Kyle noticed from her face that she was dead serious but she also stated that no one sane lived in this area.


    "Tell me, do you happen to stay here?" Kyle asked.


    "How did you know!?" The lady asked, looking at Kyle like he had read her mind.


    "Just a hunch but tell me more," Kyle knew he had nothing to lose and if he couldn''t trust his memories then he had to trust the memories of others.


    There was a chance that he remembered it wrongly, he was a child so this was normal but Kyle felt lost.


    Kyle felt like his life was a product of his imagination, he had no idea how to stand by what he knew.


    "He was a man that had no form, some called him a monster but it is unknown what he truly was, we know for a fact that he was responsible for a series of murders that occurred a few years back," The lady said but that was absurd.


    Of course, he was a man, this wasn''t some supernatural world where angels and demons existed.


    However, this place was also far from crime-free and there were murders here frequently.


    Be it rape, be it a crime, or be it just murder, it was a common occurrence.


    So why did she sum it up to some serial killer even though this would be the perfect place for one to operate?


    "Is that all?" Kyle asked, partly disappointed by this absurdity but he expected a better ending.


    "Or are you just stalling for your friends to make their move?" Kyle asked and the woman''s eyes widened.


    "You can see them too!?" She questioned but Kyle was taking a guess, this was him taking a guess but this woman was mentally unstable.


    "Um..." Kyle muttered under his breath but he had gotten confirmation that there was no one here so that meant he could go into the house.


    The building might be different but there was no doubt that this was the street and the road that led to his home.


    Kyle left the crazy woman there and walked into his house, the moment he stepped in, he was hit with an overwhelming stench that nearly made him throw up everything left in his stomach.


    The house was empty but some things reminded him of that time.


    The cracked ceiling remained the same hole that always made water leak through the door of the house every rainy season.


    They always kept a bucket beneath but the hole was a lot bigger now and Kyle realized that this was no doubt the house he grew up in.


    He couldn''t contain the emotions building up inside him and in the blink of an eye, tears began to stream down his cheeks.

 Chapter 227: Bittersweet.

    Kyle wept at the life that he never knew, he cried because he knew that his childhood was stolen from him.


    He quickly wiped his tears and began to move around in the house, the creaking floor showed how much it had aged.


    It felt like it was going to cave in at any moment, but this was its usual state.


    Kyle didn''t know how it was still standing but it was a lot sturdier than it gave it credit for and he found himself standing in the room that once belonged to his mother.


    "Mama..." Kyle found himself saying before clamping his mouth shut, not understanding why he muttered that word.


    It had been years since he left this house yet it looked the same despite signs of it looking like someone had lived.


    "My home... It feels strange being here again," Kyle muttered to himself, running his fingers along the walls.


    Kyle noticed that there was something on the floor but unlike everything covered in dust, this was something a lot different because it didn''t share the same fate as the rest of the objects within the house.


    "That is weird," Kyle said before crouching to inspect the object, it was a piece of metal but that was it, an underwhelming find but could it be that someone broke into the house with this item and disposed of it the moment they discovered this place was a dump.


    But there was a poignant smell coming from this house, it invaded his nostrils the moment he opened the kitchen door.


    The stench, it was like something died in here and Kyle could see a decaying rodent in the corner of the room.


    It came to find food in this building but ended up starving to death but this didn''t solicit any sort of empathy from Kyle not because he was some heartless monster but due to this simply being a rodent.


    Kyle expected him to remember something, to have some kind of epiphany but nothing came to mind, unfortunately.


    But Kyle soon heard sudden movement at the back of the house and without thinking twice he rushed outside to see who it was.


    Kyle barged out the door and saw there was no sign of life, it was just the wind.


    He felt like he was losing his mind at this point but Kyle knew he had to remain calm.


    This was turning out to be a waste of time but at the corner of his eyes, he saw something or someone standing there.


    Kyle jerked his head towards that direction only to see the woman he had just spoken to staring right at him.


    "What the hell are you doing here!?" Kyle was startled but the woman had a creepy smile on her face.


    Kyle knew that she was bad news and wanted nothing to do with her because she belonged in the asylum.


    "My friends want to know why you are going into that house?" The lady asked, prompting Kyle to look around to see her so-called friends but his eyes met nothing.


    "Are you with someone?" Kyle asked but the lady raised a brow.


    "They are standing right beside me," The lady responded with such seriousness.


    "How did I get myself in this fucking mess?" Kyle thought to himself, his return has been far from uneventful.


    He nearly beat a man to death and now he was interacting with someone that was schizophrenic because she had imaginary friends.


    This was the effect this place had on people, it turned the sanest of people into lunatics, a product of their environment.


    But before the conversation could evolve, his phone rang, it was Priscilla and without giving it a second thought. Kyle was on his way.


    The lady was left standing there but her eyes looked at the house before shuddering.


    "A lot of bad things happened in that house," The lady said under her breath but with Kyle nowhere in sight, her words fell on deaf ears.


    -


    Oliver and his partner arrived at the given location, all eyes were on them as people looked at them in confusion but there was no doubt that they felt threatened by their presence.


    "What the hell is this place?" Oliver questioned, he couldn''t believe that it was this bad.


    However, Priscilla didn''t have the same reaction, she looked indifferent because they had seen over a dozen kids that needed help.


    "So... which of the children was he talking about?" Priscilla asked Oliver and Oliver realized that they might have been too hasty.


    They didn''t have all the information but he also didn''t know it would be this bad either.


    "How about you call him?" Oliver suggested and that was exactly what she did.


    Priscilla engaged Kyle in a conversation but Oliver was taken aback by the state of this place.


    However, he soon felt a hand on his gun and Oliver reflexively defended himself by swinging his arm back but it collided with something that had far less body mass than he assumed.


    This meant the force he exerted was for an adult, not a child but Oliver knew right away the moment his hand collided.


    It hit the child right in the face, sending him tumbling before Oliver placed his hand on his holster to make sure his gun was still there.


    Priscilla looked at it unfold and once again, didn''t react showing she had more experience in navigating these situations than Oliver.


    "I-I''m so sorry!" Oliver apologized, attempting to help the boy up but the boy ran away without looking back.


    The fear in everyone''s eyes tripled and Priscilla sighed knowing that this was going to be a long day.


    The police were pigs or at least that was how some people viewed them and this meant that not everyone had the idea that the police were their friend.


    Who could blame them considering they had been abandoned by them for so long or this place wouldn''t look the way it did?

 Chapter 228: Safety Before Danger.

    Nothing was stopping Kyle from taking the much-needed step to redeem himself.


    He felt lost however he couldn''t escape his fate.


    Kyle came back home but this place didn''t feel like home.


    It felt like a prison. The air wasn''t refreshing; it was poisonous, but Kyle needed to face this.


    Something was standing in his way, what was stopping him from remembering?


    Where did this system spawn from and why was it giving him skills associated with the things he lacked during his childhood?


    Kyle ran to where the police officers were located because he knew things could escalate if he left them alone.


    The people here weren''t a fan of the cops and perceived them negatively.


    But upon Kyle''s arrival, he saw that Priscilla had everything under control but there was no ambulance in sight.


    "What the... Where is the ambulance!?" Kyle was furious but Priscilla didn''t look bothered by his tantrum.


    "Where are they?" Priscilla asked, ignoring his request.


    Kyle knew there was no need to get all worked up because Priscilla was the kind of person who was in complete control of her emotions.


    Oliver looked worried about the situation, Kyle could tell with a single glance that he was the empathic one among them.


    "This way," Kyle led them to the corner in which the fight occurred.


    He was worried that the damage he had done to the man could potentially leave him brain-damaged but he had a little sister to take care of so if Kyle took him away from her.


    It was only a matter of time before she died as there would be no other means for her to survive.


    Kyle didn''t know about this or he would have taken a different approach but he had a choice to make in the end.


    Kyle led them right to the child and her unconscious brother, the child had a wide smile on her face as she was munching on something.


    "Hello Jasmine," Kyle greeted the child and she turned away with excitement in her eyes.


    "Kyle!" Jasmine exclaimed, running right at him, she had 0 survival skills if he was this trusting of strangers.


    It was understandable considering the way she lived her life but this also showed her brother''s inability to protect her.


    If he was a junkie, there was no way he could protect his sister when he was only worried about his next fix.


    Jasmine hugged him and Kyle looked over at the officers, trying to give them an explanation but there wasn''t any to be given.


    "Are these the doctors?" The child questioned but this was proof of her innocence.


    She stared at them with a look of curiosity but Kyle understood it was his duty to educate her about these things.


    "Those are police officers and they are here to help your brother," The moment Kyle muttered "police officers," He noticed Jasmine tense up.


    This wasn''t a new word to her, she had this and immediately ran to her brother.


    "DON''T HURT HIM!" Jasmine exclaimed with her arms outstretched like she was forming a barrier that rejected anything outside of it.


    "Jasmine, it''s not like that. They are here to help," Kyle reassured.


    "LIAR! POLICE ARE BAD!" Jasmine exclaimed and tears welled up in her eyes but Oliver stepped forward.


    Kyle didn''t know what he had planned but felt safer with Oliver handling this situation as opposed to Priscilla.


    Oliver was more in touch with his humanity rather than Priscilla.


    He stepped up to Jasmine and the way she was trembling, it was like her little body would crumble at any moment.


    "It is fine... We are here to help your brother," Oliver reiterated.


    But his voice softened and thankfully, the girl was still on the naive side so she was easily swayed by words.


    "You promise? Pinky swear!" Jasmine exclaimed but Oliver had a kind smile.


    She wanted a pinky swear and got it, Oliver did it and that was enough to gain her trust.


    She stepped aside and Oliver gestured for Priscilla to come over.


    They examined the unconscious man and Kyle found himself feeling anxious.


    He didn''t want more blood on his hands and the thought of taking this girl''s brother from her would make him feel guilty for the rest of his life.


    It was something that he wouldn''t be able to move past.


    "Okay, it looks like he will be fine. You did some harm to him but it isn''t as bad as it looks," Oliver said.


    "But we cannot know the full extent of his injuries until we get to the hospital," Oliver added but Kyle could tell by his tone that this wasn''t something that he needed to worry about.


    Or could it be that Oliver was simply trying to reassure him?


    Kyle felt a smaller hand crawl into his, it was Jasmine.


    Kyle realized he couldn''t leave her here alone and would have to take her back with him.


    At least, until her brother was alright.


    But he was a junkie, Kyle didn''t know how safe Jasmine would be with him.


    Oliver gently lifted him and placed him in the back of the police car.


    Despite Priscilla''s opposition to coming here, she helped her partner in every way possible.


    This was the nature of their partnership, just because they didn''t agree didn''t mean they wouldn''t do their best to offer support to each other.


    "Do you want to follow us?" Oliver asked, revving the engine.


    "We will be right behind you," Kyle reassured him.


    Oliver zoomed off and Kyle was quick to call an Uber but no one accepted his request.


    Of course, they won''t and this prompted Kyle to chat with one of the drivers via the app.


    It was a difficult conversation but Kyle offered to pay double the price.


    And luckily, he had nothing but good reviews from the various drivers that had previously worked with him.


    This was his saving grace because the driver soon arrived and thus concluded his journey back home.

 Chapter 229: Jasmine And Kyle.

    They arrived at the hospital, and he was taken in, but Priscilla and Oliver stayed behind alongside Kyle. Jasmine stood awkwardly, looking around at the room filled with people, but she saw a lot of things she had never seen before.


    "Kyle, we will need to ask you questions about what happened to him," Priscilla began but Oliver had to step in.


    "Now isn''t the time, Priscilla. Leave it for later," Olive informed his partner that there was a time and place for these things.


    Priscilla kept quiet but Kyle was aware that she couldn''t read certain social queues so this was something he didn''t particularly mind.


    "It is fine..." Kyle said before looking at Jasmine, she was so entranced by everything she saw that she didn''t even pay attention to the conversation they were having.


    "We got in a fight, he tried to rob me," Kyle said but Priscilla was suspicious by the degree of the wound that he had sustained.


    "There is no way he stayed conscious after several blows... You went overboard and could have killed him," Priscilla informed him.


    Kyle kept quiet because there was nothing else to say, she was right.


    He couldn''t control his rage and nearly destroyed a family even if it was in self-defense but the question was, when did it stop being self-defense?


    Oliver didn''t intrude on the conversation either because Priscilla was asking all the important questions even if the timing didn''t favour them.


    "I got carried away and nearly killed a man..." Kyle said, taking accountability for his action because he knew he was in the wrong.


    "But I didn''t," Kyle added but the sense of relief that overcame him when he said these words was evident.


    The conversation couldn''t go further as a loud rumble was heard. Kyle looked down and realized that it came from Jasmine.


    Why the hell was it so loud? Even adults couldn''t make such loud noises but this was also proof of how hungry she was.


    "Are you hungry?" Kyle asked her and she nodded with a smile.


    "Food, food, food!" Jasmine repeated with a big smile on her face, a smile untainted by the world but how?


    Kyle didn''t know how she was able to be so happy despite living on the streets in one of the poorest and most dangerous neighbourhoods in the country.


    Kyle looked at Oliver for approval and he gave him an approving nod.


    These people were police officers and not his friends, they did bail him out of a sticky situation.


    Kyle had to give them the respect that came with their badges and this was something Oliver appreciated.


    Kyle left with Jasmine, who was holding his hand tightly like he was taking her on a tour.


    Kyle noticed she looked at the uniformed doctors with curiosity and realized she had no idea what they were.


    "Those are the people that will help your brother," Kyle said and Jasmine smiled before turning to him.


    "REALLY!?" Jasmine exclaimed with happiness in her eyes but this only drew the attention of everyone around them.


    Jasmine quickly ran to one of the doctors but not every doctor was friendly, this was a highly stressed job and Kyle knew this.


    "Doctor, is my brother okay?" Jasmine asked a random doctor but the doctor was confused about who she was talking about.


    She looked at Kyle before returning her eyes to the girl and saying.


    "I''m sure he is alright!" The lady responded with enthusiasm.


    Fortunately, the doctor they had run into wasn''t a piece of shit and treated Jasmine like a kid.


    Optimism was a thing everyone needed in their lives regardless of how grim the reality was.


    "You hear that!? He is fine!" Jasmine exclaimed before running back to Kyle.


    Kyle smiled at how excited she was and this reminded him that not everyone that was exposed to the same circumstance would turn out the same.


    "I told you..." Kyle responded.


    "Now they can fix Mama and Papa next!" Jasmine said but Kyle wasn''t about to break the news that they were dead to her.


    Her brother might be a junkie but it was clear that he managed to shield her from the death of their parents.


    That was something that Kyle could respect because it showed that he had his sister''s best interest at heart at least.


    Kyle took her to the cafeteria and knew he could get her some much-needed food.


    If she lived on the street, there was no doubt that basic meals would be luxuries.


    Kyle knew he had to get her something that was healthy, he could treat her to snacks later as he was aware it must have been some time since she ate anything remotely healthy.


    Kyle got something for her and they both returned to the table, Kyle wasn''t a fan of hospital food but this had to do.


    Jasmine was salivating but never attempted to take a bite out of the food in front of her.


    Mashed potatoes with a little stew in the middle but this was the best meal in the world to a girl that was used to eating scraps.


    "Let''s see who can finish their food first!" Kyle urged her, playing his favourite game.


    And Jasmine didn''t need much encouragement as she dug her spoon into the mashed potatoes.


    "THIS IS YUMMY!" Jasmine''s face lit up before stuffing her face.


    Kyle watched with glee as she devoured the food in front of her, pretending to compete with her.


    But she finished her food in no time, Kyle had asked for a smaller potion due to her size but she exceeded his expectation.


    Jasmine''s stomach was swollen and it didn''t take up to three minutes before she was fast asleep.


    "Poor thing, she must have been tired," Kyle thought to himself as she laid her head on his lap and Kyle was scared to move.


    He didn''t want to wake her up from her slumber and decided to stay still until she woke up.

 Chapter 230: Girls Night Out.

    Calista was back trending online, and with this came more attention. No one on earth didn''t like attention.


    There was something wrong with all of this, but Calista didn''t care, as she knew it could positively influence her reputation.


    Calista was going to use Lorenzo to rise to the idol she knew she could become.


    But she hadn''t gotten Kyle''s approval just yet and had no idea how he would react to this considering she had already betrayed him once.


    She didn''t know if Kyle had forgiven her either because they hadn''t spoken for a while.


    Lorenzo was in a relationship and there was no telling how this rumour would affect him but it was a good cover.


    The world was more accepting of homosexuals but there was still a stigma that came alongside it. More so, she had no idea how Lorenzo''s relationship with his boyfriend or what arrangement they had but it was strange that no one was able to bring up anything about his relationship the moment he started to trend which meant that it must have been kept a secret.


    Sex sells and especially with thirsty women, men weren''t the lustful creatures as society painted them out to be, the true perverts were women.


    Calista didn''t care much about this as it would help their brand so there was no such thing as bad publicity.


    She was in contact with Ella and Ella wanted to meet up, Calista was cautious because Kyle had made the connection.


    She couldn''t afford to slip up and with the attention on her, she knew she might have to change her neighborhood as well.


    She couldn''t entertain people in her home anymore but there was a sense of comfort that came with it.


    She proposed they meet up at a suite in the city, a very expensive suite and this could also serve as a good place for her to show Ella the kind of lifestyle she could expose her to.


    Calista liked Ella but their friendship was based on the wrong reason.


    She got ready but Ella had told her she wished to introduce someone to her, this was what sweetened the pot.


    Calista hoped that this person was Jane but she didn''t know how Kyle would respond to this.


    She couldn''t aggravate him but she had plausible deniability because Ella never stated the person''s name.


    It took a couple of hours for them to eventually meet but Calista was going all out as she drove her Lamborghini as this would grant her special treatment by default.


    She went ahead of Ella to get the place ready and this included booking a room to have a ''girls'' night'' out.


    Calista arrived and like she expected, she was treated like a celebrity but it was clear that they had no idea who she was.


    That was to be expected, not everyone would know her because she was relatively new to the scene but money was one language that everyone recognized.


    She was given the VIP treatment and she entered the five-star hostel but the elegance within the hotel was something that she didn''t expect.


    She has been to some expensive places herself over the years but this took the pick because she could afford it.


    Ella and her friend arrived shortly after but the place was way too big that Ella got lost the second she stepped foot inside.


    She had to shoot Calista a quick text and to her relief, she got a response right away.


    Ella was led by one of the waitresses, the waitresses wore clothes that were more expensive than what Ella and Jane wore combined.


    This not only showed that they were well paid but their image was just as important.


    Ella and Jane followed the stunning lady who could easily pass as a model.


    Everyone here was on another level and Ella realized she was not only underdressed but this place was something she wouldn''t have been able to afford in a million years with her previous salary.


    But that had changed with her recent payout and she was glad that she could or she would have been self-conscious the moment she stepped into this place.


    She might be underdressed but it didn''t mean it was out of her price range.


    Jane''s eyes descended upon Ella for the first time and she couldn''t believe she was even prettier in person than in those doctored pictures online.


    But Calista was drawn in right away by Jane''s blue eyes; however, the sundress she wore wasn''t anything impressive but it helped bring out her petite frame.


    This was an example of how expensive things didn''t necessarily guarantee it would look good on you otherwise this sundress had no reason to look this alluring on Jane.


    "Hello, Calista!" Ella began the conversation prompting Calista to get on her feet to hug her ''friend'', it was a firm hug and Jane stood there awkwardly.


    "Ella! I''m so glad you could make it," Calista said before breaking away from the hug to give Jane some of that attention.


    "Are you going to introduce me to your cute friend?" Calista snuck in a compliment and this was a very good first impression because Jane flushed almost immediately.


    There was something about when a pretty woman complimented you, it hit you differently than when a man did the same.


    Of course, Kyle was the exception in this case as Jane was head over heels in love with him. But regardless, this compliment made her gush and it had nothing to do with her sexual orientation either.


    "This is Jane, my friend who became a sister," Ella said with a wide smile but Calista walked towards her.


    "Jane! Oh my God! I have heard so much about you," Calista said, grabbing her hand in hers.


    "M-Me too!" Jane stuttered, clearly surprised by this reaction but felt even more intimidated by the younger lady in front of her.


    "She is beautiful..." Both ladies thought in unison.

 Chapter 231: A New Start.

    Kyle was playing the role of a father to a girl he had just met. He didn''t understand what her purpose in his life was, but this was something he had felt before.


    It was the same feeling when he held Cassandra''s baby.


    Jasmine''s eyes soon shot open after resting for a couple of minutes and instantly smiled at Kyle.


    At around that time, there was a doctor that approached them which surprised Kyle because this meant that the doctor was aware of his whereabouts.


    However, this was a different hospital than the one he was used to but a new place could do him some good.


    "Big brother...?" Jasmine called out to Kyle but her eyes were still drowsy so she could barely see the man in front of him.


    "Are you good?" Kyle asked, disregarding what she had said.


    "Kyle? Is my brother fixed?" Jasmine questioned but the way she spoke was like he was some machinery that was having parts replaced.


    This was far from the case but Kyle needed to know the situation of the man so he could see if he could relinquish Jasmine back to him.


    "Are you the one responsible for the patient that was brought in by the police?" A man in glasses questioned to which Kyle nodded to confirm this was the case.


    "I have some good and bad news..." The doctor said before glancing at Jasmine before returning his attention to Kyle.


    "Can we speak in private?" The doctor requested and Kyle realized that this must be serious.


    "Jasmine, wait here for me, okay?" Kyle asked her and she nodded with a smile, oblivious to what was going on.


    Kyle walked a couple of paces away from the child and was ready to receive the news the doctor wished to tell him about.


    "Is he going to be okay?" Kyle asked, the worry in his voice evident because his actions no longer affected just the both of them but Jasmine as well.


    "He is fine, he is suffering from mild concussion but nothing to worry about even though he has a few facial fractures so we will have to keep him here for some time," The doctor informed Kyle making Kyle wonder what the bad news could be.


    "I can cover the medical bills if that is the problem, I''m aware he has no insurance," Kyle said without being prompted, assuming that to be the bad news.


    "That is great but that isn''t the problem, we have discovered some strong illegal substance in his bloodstream. I''m afraid it was at dangerous levels as well, it is a miracle his heart didn''t give out..." The doctor said, looking over at Jasmine.


    She had the same dirty clothes as him and the doctor could make an educated guess that they were related.


    "I see..." Kyle responded, realizing that this man''s reckless behaviour was eventually going to leave Jasmine alone in the world.


    "I will handle it," Kyle responded before taking out a black card and handing it to the doctor.


    "That should cover everything and I want you to hold onto it should any other charges come up. I know this is unorthodox but I believe this matter can be kept private, can''t it?" Kyle asked.


    The doctor knew what he was driving at and not everyone had a strong moral compass.


    The doctor was hesitant but he took the card from Kyle, Kyle patted him on the shoulder before returning to Jasmine.


    Jasmine was his priority however he was the reason they were in this predicament.


    But Kyle established that he was going to be alright and couldn''t have Jasmine looking so dirty for much longer.


    This was why he returned home with her and understood how easy it would be for someone to just take her without repercussion.


    This wasn''t any way to live life so why the hell did she have that smile on her face?


    They arrived at his apartment and Kyle saw Jones and Aiysha standing outside, directing the workers on the finishing touches.


    Kyle knew he had caused that family enough damage and kept his eyes peeled to his front, pretending he hadn''t seen them.


    However, they didn''t hide their gazes because he was with a child and they wondered where the child came from.


    "Hey man..." A voice said and Kyle took a deep breath, it was Jones.


    "If you''re going to hit me again, can you wait until I take her inside?" Kyle asked but Jones could tell this wasn''t sarcasm.


    "About that... I''m sorry..." Jones apologized.


    "It is fine, you needed to get it out of your system. I understand," Kyle responded without looking back.


    He wasn''t going to drag on the conversation when he didn''t need to, he needed to keep his distance from this family before he ruined them.


    Kyle could tell Aiysha expected him to acknowledge her but Kyle didn''t bother with this as she was the cause of all of this to begin with.


    He was also aware that this apology might simply be their way of making sure they didn''t lose the contract they had with him even though that was impossible considering it was signed in ink.


    It would make sense to be on good terms with the person you''re working with


    Kyle finally got in and Jasmine''s jaw dropped the moment she saw his place.


    WOAH! THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!" Jasmine screamed at the top of her lungs.


    This elicited a smile from Kyle.


    Kyle knew she would feel more comfortable for a woman to bathe her and wanted her to start understanding boundaries when it came to such things.


    There was only one woman that came to mind regarding this and that was Cassandra.


    Kyle picked up his phone right away and gave her a call.


    But all it took was a second, he took his eyes off her and before he knew it.


    She had touched everything in sight and it was at this moment Kyle realized that this was going to be a lot harder than he had anticipated.

 Chapter 232: Calista Makes Her Move!

    Calista had no idea Ella wasn''t oblivious to her lies but Ella didn''t understand the point of the lie.


    She had her doubts and hoped that this meeting would help her clear things up.


    It had to but Kyle was the main thing that connected all of them.


    They had a good time and the food was delicious, nothing was stopping them from having a good time.


    "This is so much fun!" Calista exclaimed and the other two ladies with her shared the same feeling.


    Jane was relatively quiet, she felt like a third wheel but Ella was just as loud as Calista.


    Calista had an aura that drew people in or could it be her looks were responsible for this?


    That was a possibility but Jane wasn''t going to speak unless spoken to.


    "We should definitely do this again!" Ella responded and Jane suspected that these two might have had a little too much to drink.


    "Should I stop them?" Jane thought to herself but she was hesitant as she didn''t know how either would take it.


    She looked over her shoulder to see if she could call for help but she was on her own.


    "So Jane... Tell me about yourself!" Calista asked her out of the blue and this question caught her off guard.


    "A-About me?" Jane repeated, surprised that Calista was taking an interest in her life but considering what Ella had warned her about.


    "Yess~ Any boyfriend, any family?" Calista questioned, slurring her words and Jane knew this might be a chance for her to know what she wanted.


    But she didn''t know how to go about it, this wasn''t her forte.


    "Well... I have a boyfriend..." Jane said sheepishly but Ella was observing Calista secretly.


    She wasn''t as drunk as she was letting on but this was a way to get Calista to lower her guard and go right for Jane.


    "Oh my! Is he rich or handsome?" Calista asked, this felt like a typical conversation between ladies.


    "He is both!" Jane exclaimed, momentarily forgetting her task because an opportunity to talk about Kyle had presented itself, and she wanted to show him off.


    "Tell me his name! Maybe I know him!" Calista urged but this was what Ella found strange.


    Why was she pretending not to know Kyle despite her research confirming that she did know him?


    But Ella kept quiet and realized Calista wasn''t as wasted as she thought.


    However, Calista thought the same about Ella and that was why she made a move on Jane.


    "H-His name is Kyle..." Jane responded and Ella couldn''t believe how easy it was to get information from her friend.


    She had thrown their plan out the window and was now gushing about Kyle shamelessly like she was willing to tell anyone who would give her a listening ear.


    "Damn it, Jane!" Ella thought to herself.


    "Kyle... You mean the owner of the nightclub?" Calista asked but there was something wrong with this information because this was the first time Jane was hearing about this.


    "Owner?" Jane asked with a nervous smile.


    "Shit!" Ella thought to herself because she expected Kyle to have told her by now but the fact that he kept this information to himself until now bothered her.


    "I think you might have the wrong one. The Kyle I know owns the JPD Agency," Jane responded with a tinge of nervous laughter.


    And that was when Calista''s face changed into shock but this didn''t go unnoticed by Ella.


    "She didn''t know?" Ella thought to herself even though Calista tried her best to hide it.


    "I must be wrong then," Calista said but her playful tone was hatched down a bit and none of this made any sense to Ella.


    If she didn''t know that Kyle owned it, why the hell was Kyle with her in the first place?


    Why was she so interested in him and this brought about the all-important question, what was their relationship?


    -


    Kyle was with Jasmine in the apartment, she had taken a shower and gone to bed.


    She looked so peaceful and Kyle wondered what she had gone through in her life but whatever life awaited her on the street.


    Kyle wasn''t going to let it come to pass and knew he had to take preventive measures to stop this from happening.


    He went out in the meantime to get Jasmine some clothes, he couldn''t let her stay in those filthy clothes, especially after showering so Kyle had her wear the towel like an overgrown dress.


    He returned shortly after but had something for her to eat when she woke up already prepared.


    Kyle had no idea what to make for her but thankfully, his system filled in that role as all he had to do was search the internet and retain all the information regarding nutritional meals for kids.


    Jasmine was extremely malnourished, it was a miracle she wasn''t dead in the first place.


    Kyle walked towards his apartment but ran into Aiysha in the hallway, he wasn''t a fan of this and knew this was only temporary.


    He tried to walk past her without saying a word but Aiysha knew she needed to apologize.


    She had a role to play in all of this and it wasn''t all on Kyle because she could have stopped it at any moment.


    The fact that she walked in on him naked for whatever reason, Kyle knew whoever told Jones would hold the power of trust.


    This was why it didn''t cross his mind to inform Jones about the situations he had found himself in but lost a little respect when he realized that Jones wasn''t the man he had made him up to be in his mind.


    He broke that image the moment Jones told him he had cheated on Aiysha and the conditions for him being unfaithful.


    Kyle watched Jasmine and knew he didn''t have it in him to take care of her but accepted that this might be beyond him.


    However, the possibility that Cassandra could take on this responsibility was low because she had her son and was currently fighting for custody.


    And Kyle couldn''t return her to her brother, not yet.

 Chapter 233: Babysitter?

    Kyle was in over his head but the idea didn''t make him recoil in fear because he didn''t have a father present in his life but this child needed a proper life.


    But a scream in his room made Kyle dash there, the kid was screaming and thrashing around the place like a demon had entered her tiny body.


    Kyle noticed she was still asleep so this must be a night terror.


    He knew not to wake her up aggressively and sat at the edge of the bed, placing his hand on her head.


    It was hot, like her body was giving into something it shouldn''t be but it was normal.


    There is a state where your body is on high alert and your immune system works overtime but the moment the environment changes.


    You''re hit with all kinds of problems but Kyle knew it was too early to draw a conclusion but he wasn''t going to let it escalate either. And vice-versa.


    Kyle rushed to get a towel and placed it over her head to dampen the fever.


    He had an idea how to do this because he took care of himself when he was little, especially when he fell sick.


    Of course, that only pertained to sickness that he could treat himself.


    Despite his environment, Kyle never got seriously healed but this was only because his immune system was stronger than most due to the environment he was raised in.


    "She is burning up...!" Kyle thought to himself but he heard the doorbell ring soon after.


    Kyle wondered who it could be but whoever it was, there was a chance that they could help him.


    Even though Kyle had the necessary knowledge to deal with this.


    "I''m coming!" Kyle exclaimed before rushing to the door, he hoped it would either be Calista or Jane but neither had called to inform him of their arrival.


    Kyle didn''t even look through the peephole and instantly opened the door to see who was behind the door.


    And he saw someone he didn''t wish to see, it was Aiysha. This woman had caused him enough problems so why couldn''t she respect him enough to stay away from him?


    This was driving Kyle nuts and he didn''t wish for something like this to derail him.


    His first thought was to slam the door on her but that would be too much, he had to deal with this civilly.


    "What can I help you with?" Kyle asked but Aiysha looked hesitant to speak.


    "I heard screaming and wanted to see if everything was alright?" Aiysha asked but once again, she was dressed in revealing clothes.


    "What the fuck is her problem!?" Kyle thought to himself but was this some sick game that Jones and she liked playing?


    "Everything is fine," Kyle responded but the tone he used, Aiysha got the message that he didn''t want her here.


    "Look Kyle..." Aiysha began, knowing she owed him an explanation for what had happened.


    "You don''t need to explain yourself but-!" Their conversation was interrupted as Jasmine screamed once again.


    Kyle rushed back inside but Aiysha trailed behind him because this was escalating rather quickly.


    But this also showed she was no longer in survival mood, Aiyhsa saw a damp towel over her head and realized that the kid must not be feeling well.


    "I-It is fine Jasmine, I''m here!" Kyle said but Aiysha stood back and could hear the fear in Kyle''s voice.


    "We need to get her to the hospital," Aiysha said but Kyle shook his head to dismiss this.


    "No, I don''t want her to go through that," Kyle said because Jasmine had the notion that the hospital was to fix people and if she went there.


    She would assume that she had something that needed to be fixed.


    "Move aside," Aiysha instructed, placing her hand to feel her temperature. Despite Kyle having all the knowledge to deal with it, he looked at Aiysha hopeful.


    "Well?" Kyle asked Aiysha but she sighed as she slowly took off the piece of cloth on her forehead before scooping her up.


    "Hey! Where are you going?" Kyle asked.


    "To the shower, I need to have her sit under it," But as Aiysha carried her, Jasmine''s eyes narrowly opened.


    "....Mama?" Jasmine muttered but she was too weak to say any other thing.


    Kyle began to wonder if it was the food she ate at the hospital but that wasn''t possible.


    Jasmine''s eyes closed right away but Aiysha didn''t hear the words that escaped her lips, it came out as a muffle.


    Kyle watched Aiysha take her into the shower and suddenly, he found himself in a position he didn''t wish to be in.


    Aiysha had managed to not only get into his house but was now helping him with the kid.


    He didn''t want any more misunderstanding with Jones either but this was out of his control.


    He waited for Aiysha and the shower was fixed so there was no risk of them running out of water. But would that be enough?


    -


    The ladies had fun outside despite their ulterior motives. Jane was gushing about Kyle revealing information to Calista that she was oblivious to but it hurt Calista''s pride because if Jane knew all of this about him then there was no telling how close these two were.


    Calista at that moment perceived Jane to be a threat and it was only a matter of time before Kyle threw her away.


    However, she found it strange that Jane was unaware that he owned the nightclub despite Ella''s awareness.


    But Ella never spoke about Kyle in a suggestive way to imply she was involved with him as well.


    It was time to call it a day because Jane hadn''t caught on and didn''t take Calista pointing out he owned the club to heart because she knew Kyle would tell her whatever he wanted to at his time.


    She wasn''t in a relationship with him and she trusted him enough to know he must have had his reasons for doing whatever it was he was doing.


    It wasn''t that Jane didn''t connect the dots or couldn''t but she didn''t bother doing so.


    The ladies called it a day and Calista offered to meet back up at her place but both of them declined because they were spent.


    Ella was also wary of Calista, she was a lot trickier than she had thought.

 Chapter 234: Counter Offer?

    Kyle waited patiently and the moment Aiysha came out of the bathroom, he could see that Jasmine was looking a lot better.


    Her reddened face had reduced and Kyle was visibly relieved.


    "How is she?" Kyle asked and Aiysha gave him a reassuring smile.


    "She is going to be fine but make sure to get her some medicine too but the worse should be over," Aiysha reassured him.


    She must have been sick for a while because there was no way that something this serious would sneak up on her in the blink of an eye despite leaving a polluted environment.


    "Thank you so much, Aiysha," Kyle showed his gratitude but he wasn''t comfortable with the clothes she had on, more now that it was wet.


    "... But I have to ask you to leave," Kyle continued and Aiysha looked sad.


    She couldn''t believe how things turned out but this was something that couldn''t be helped as she was the one that failed to establish proper boundaries with Kyle.


    Kyle only dabbled on the dance floor she allowed him on and never tried to force anything she didn''t already permit.


    "We need to talk," Aiysha knew things could be fixed or at least that was what she believed.


    Jones had reacted the way a man would react but this started as harmless flirting.


    It wasn''t supposed to escalate the way it did but this ironically meant that there was no such thing as harmless flirting as long as this possibility exists.


    "Talk? Aiysha, do you not know what is going on?" Kyle couldn''t believe how clueless she was or if she was hoping for cheap optimism.


    Kyle missed the time when no one noticed him because now, it seemed like everyone''s eyes were on him.


    "I understand and my husband might have overrated-!" Aiysha was cut short by Kyle or more accurately, the chuckle that escaped his parted lips.


    "Overreacted? He reacted as any man would... What if you came here and I had my way with you? Would his fist slamming against my face be justified?" Kyle asked and Aiysha went dead quiet.


    "Don''t say such things..." Aiysha said but Kyle began stepping towards her to which Aiysha matched his steps by backing up.


    "Hey, what are you doing?" Aiysha asked but in truth, Kyle hated that she was pitying him.


    "This is what your husband feared might happen," Kyle said but he wanted to know why Aiysha was trying to make her husband out to be the villain in this situation.


    "Kyle, stop it. This isn''t funny," Aiysha said right before her back hit the wall.


    But why was she coming to a man''s house wearing what she was?


    She could easily have covered up, Kyle didn''t care about her body positivity because she was now making situations more charged up than they needed to be.


    "Who says I''m playing?" Kyle said before leaning in towards her as if going for a kiss.


    He expected her to slap him, just like her husband had so he could drive home his point but that slap never came.


    No, Aiysha froze and Kyle didn''t know if it was because of fear or if she truly wanted this.


    However, he gave her the benefit of doubt and assumed it was because she froze, it wasn''t an uncommon response either.


    "I''m sorry," Kyle apologized before backing up. She had helped him out and this was how she was repaying her.


    "It is fine, I knew you wouldn''t," Aiysha said, giving Kyle a reason for her not moving away.


    "You knew, huh? Why are you so sure?" Kyle asked, to which Aiysha said with a slight smile.


    "It is because you''re a good person," Aiysha was certain, her voice unwavering and Kyle realized she truly believed what she was saying.


    "I''m a good person, huh?" Kyle thought to himself.


    -


    Isabella concluded her meeting with Nakamura but there was something that wasn''t sitting right with her.


    She wanted to know how he got the information he had but also entertained the possibility that this merger was to eliminate competition.


    This was common practice in this industry but Isabella wasn''t sure how to handle it.


    There was no doubt that Kyle would support whatever decision she did decide to take.


    Even if it was one that ultimately changed the name of said company.


    Nakamura made it clear that he didn''t support it and gave a valid reason but that was him protecting his interest.


    Isabella called Kyle and wondered if it was going to go unanswered once again but to her surprise, Kyle answered.


    "Good evening sir, I hope this is a good time?" Isabella requested before she pressed on with the matter at hand.


    [[It is fine, is there any problem?]] Kyle responded right away.


    "I think it is better if we meet in person, can we speak in person?" Isabella asked and this was the right call considering how important the situation was.


    [[I''m afraid I''m far more occupied than I wish right now... Are you sure it isn''t something that can happen over the phone?]] Kyle asked for an alternative.


    [[I hope this isn''t about the merger?]] Kyle requested and Isabella''s mouth clamped shut.


    Isabella was surprised how these people got their information but Kyle was the owner so it wasn''t entirely surprising.


    "It is, sir," Isabella responded but was scared that this might have rubbed Kyle the wrong way because of his tone.


    [[Here''s my counter offer...]]


    And what Kyle said next left her speechless.


    [[How about I buy them instead.]]


    Kyle said but this would take billions to achieve.


    There was no way that Kyle had billions just sitting around.


    She understood he was a multi-millionaire but a billionaire was a bit of a stretch because there was no way someone with that much wealth would be unknown to the world.


    "Y-You want to buy it...!?" Isabella was astonished by this proposal.


    [[That is correct. How does $2,000,000,000 sound?]]

 Chapter 235: Jones Offer!?

    Aiysha left Kyle alone with Jasmine but Jones saw his wife exiting his apartment, his eyes meeting Kyle''s at the door.


    Kyle thought about closing it and leaving the man to his insecurities but this was something that could be talked about.


    If there was a chance at reconciliation then he owed it to himself and Jones to give it a try.


    It wouldn''t make sense to end a solid friendship over a misunderstanding.


    "Jones..." Kyle called out, prompting Jones to stop in his tracks and face his direction.


    "I need your help, mind lending me a hand?" Kyle said and Jones shared a look of confusion with Aiysha but this was a good chance to fix things with Kyle.


    But there was no doubt, it was a gradual process but Kyle had slowly established himself as someone out of their league.


    This played a role in their relationship, one could say Jones was intimidated by Kyle.


    Jones walked towards Kyle without saying a word but Kyle caught a glimpse of Aiysha''s worried facial expression.


    Who knows? Maybe Kyle was the reason that the passion in their marriage would be rekindled.


    Jones walked in and Kyle closed the door behind him.


    "Hey man, about earlier.." Jones tried to immediately apologize.


    "The only thing that I will be mad about is you didn''t hit me with your full strength," Kyle said because Jones could have easily dislocated his jaw if he put his back into it.


    "It is just... my wife, she is very important to me," Jones said but Kyle realized that Aiysha must have cleared the air.


    "I know and you are to her," Kyle reassured him. He knew about Jones'' insecurities as he had opened up to him.


    "You didn''t do anything wrong, you know? If anything, if you didn''t hit me. I would have respected you less," Kyle said and Jones was visibly relieved by all of this.


    He knew that Kyle had every right to be angry and that forgiveness was a luxury.


    "The kid..." Jones said, pausing before he could air out his true thoughts as he didn''t know where his relationship currently stood.


    "That is a long story!" Kyle said with a look of disbelief because his life in the past 24 hours had been something right out of a movie.


    Jones knew not to push it and wanted to know why his wife was there even though he didn''t say a word. Kyle caught on.


    "You''re wondering why Aiysha was here, aren''t you?" Kyle questioned to which Jones nodded to confirm it.


    "No worries, it was to iron things out. The same reason you''re here right now," Kyle responded but Jones still looked uneasy.


    "You know..." Jones began but stopped right away like something was stuck in his throat.


    "Yeah?" Kyle responded, giving him the floor to express himself as he had no time for the suspense.


    He would much rather watch over Jasmine but Aiysha had managed to break her fever so it was only a matter of time before she recovered.


    "I know this wasn''t a one-sided thing," Jones said but Kyle raised his eyebrow upon hearing this.


    "C''mon, man. Are we still on this?" Kyle asked, visibly exhausted by this conversation.


    "That''s not what I mean..." Jones said. Kyle kept quiet, leaving the floor for him to express himself.


    "My wife, Aiysha... I know things could only reach that stage if she allowed it," Jones began.


    "I have tried my best to make up for my sins of the past but there is a part of me that thinks I''m not worthy of it," Jones continued and Kyle realized what this was.


    This wasn''t Jones seeking his forgiveness, this was Jones connecting the dots and admitting the role his wife had to play in this.


    Kyle wasn''t the first man to make moves on his wife but he was the first that make her falter, the first to make her hide the truth from him.


    There had to be a reason for that and it was simple, it was because Aiysha allowed it.


    "I think my wife has a thing for you..." Jones said with his fists clenched but Kyle chuckled at this.


    "What is funny?" Jones questioned, feeling defensive.


    "Of course it is, do you think people don''t find others attractive simply because they are married?" Kyle proposed the question.


    "Ask yourself why you cheated. What matters is if you act on it," Kyle informed him.


    He was surprised that Jones was just reaching this conclusion like it was some big revelation.


    "I''m not judging you. You never thought your wife would cheat once upon a time because she couldn''t but now that she looks like this... It scares you," Kyle informed him.


    "You''re right. I''m a fucking mess!" Jones looked tired of his insecurity because he would always think his wife would want to get back.


    "I don''t know man... The fact that she kept it away from me meant that she considered it..." Jones knew Kyle wasn''t at fault but he needed somewhere to put his anger.


    "You don''t have to worry about it, I will be out of your hair soon enough," Kyle informed Jones that his worry was temporary.


    "You don''t get it... That wouldn''t change anything, she did CONSIDER it..." Jones said and it was the principle behind it rather than the act itself.


    As it proposed the question, what else was she keeping away from him?


    "So what are you saying?" Kyle asked Jones because it sounded like Jones had something in store.


    "Kyle, I know what I''m about to say might sound crazy but I think I will feel better if it is you..." Jones said.


    "Why does it sound like you''re about to ask me to sleep with your wife?" Kyle said jokingly because he remembered that Jones had given Aiysha a free card.


    Jones would rather she used that one card on someone he knows rather than someone he didn''t.


    "Say sike right now," Kyle said but the look on Jones'' face said otherwise.

 Chapter 236: A New Toy...?

    Kyle heard the most absurd thing known to mankind because why was he offering his wife up like she was some property?


    Aiysha''s refusal to consent left much to desire, but Kyle couldn''t tell for certain if this was the case.


    "You assume I''m interested..." Kyle responded. He had no plans to bulge because he understood how this would do irreversible damage should it go south.


    The last thing he needed was to have her develop feelings for him as that would prove tricky and might also force him to use the Discard card he was given by his system.


    "You''re a man, Kyle," Jones said before having a seat, Kyle thought this was a test and if he accepted, Jones would have his answer.


    "Why are you even offering this right now after beating my ass?" Kyle raised a brow.


    "I cannot satisfy my wife sexually, I hate to admit it but that has been a problem in our marriage. And if she let it go this far with you then it is only a matter of time..."Jones paused, stopping himself from saying.


    "Why ask her to sleep with another man so that you can keep her?" Kyle was confused by this thinking because he had no emotional investment towards her.


    The thought of another man touching her didn''t sit right with him so why was Jones willing to gamble with the mother of kids?


    "Family..." Jones responded with a defeated smile.


    "... And if you don''t do it, what if someone with worse intentions does?" Jones questioned.


    This was a flawed logic because marriages were built on trust and Jones had shown his distrust for his wife multiple times.


    This was the consequence cheaters faced, they become paranoid because they put themselves in situations their partners found themselves in and assume how they would act in the same way their partner would.


    No one ever got away with anything, there were always lasting effects on future relationships.


    "You people are strange..." Kyle muttered under his breath.


    "Excuse me?" Jones questioned, surprised by this response.


    "It is nothing..." Kyle knew best not to air out his true thoughts or this might further complicate the situation.


    "Like I said, I have no interest in your wife... And I have no idea why you would want to share her but here is a warning..." Kyle said, leaning in towards Jones until he was mere inches from his face.


    "... And should the day come that I touch her, she will cease being yours. Unlike you, I do not share," Kyle warned him and this sent a chill down Jones'' spine because the look in Kyle''s eyes was something he had never seen before.


    "So should your wife put herself in a situation where I can have her, I will not hold back," Kyle added and for some reason, Jones felt his heart thumping anxiously.


    This man before him had just told him that he would take his wife if she allowed it but this was Kyle''s way of making Jones revisit what he was saying.


    If he continued with this mindset, it was only a matter of time before another did this exact thing because no woman wants a man who is willing to share her in any capacity.


    It might look good and she might agree to it but deep down, she would lose respect for said man.


    Before the conversation could go on, Jasmine made a noise that made Kyle spring to his feet and rush to the room without hesitation.


    Jones was startled by his movement but this made him curious as she trailed behind Kyle, only stopping at the entrance of the room.


    "Is everything okay?" Jones asked, noticing the child on the bed. She looked a lot better than when she first came in prompting Jones to have an answer as to why his wife came here.


    "She is better now," Kyle said. Jasmine was awake but she was still feeling out of it.


    Kyle allowed her to rest, he knew that taking her to the hospital would be the best course of action but there were signs of healed bruises on her body alongside other things that prevented him from doing so.


    There was no doubt that child protective services would get involved and they would take her away from her brother, putting her in a system that would do more harm than good.


    "Jones, I want you to think about what you want in your marriage. If you aren''t willing to cause harm to the people that wish to take her from you then I don''t think you know what it means to have a family," Kyle said without looking at him.


    Kyle was schooling Jones despite him being much older than him but Jones knew Kyle was right.


    He had to get it together but part of him knew that this was the only way to level the playing field in their marriage despite him doing more than enough to make up for his past sins.


    "I understand," Jones responded but once again, there was an air of submission in his voice.


    It was like they subconsciously perceived Kyle as their superior due to his superior social standing as of this moment.


    "Now, want to tell me what the hell is up with Tasha?" Kyle asked. There was no way that Jones wouldn''t know about her if their relationship was as transparent as they let on.


    "Man... She is trouble, my advice is to stay away from her," Jones warned Kyle.


    The conversation had been changed successfully to something they could both relate to.


    "Ha! I knew you would say that" Kyle chuckled, some things never changed.


    Tasha was a strange woman but there was no doubt that she was attractive, if he was going to replace Calista he needed to find someone freakier than her in that department.


    She had lied to him already, the only thing that made her worth anything was her loyalty to Kyle which she had now lost.


    But Kyle needed to see if Tasha was a woman he could tame in the first place.

 Chapter 237: The Takeover!

    Isabella was shocked by Kyle''s proposal to take over the Agency that just tried to buy them out.


    This was something that wasn''t within her calculations but it made her even more curious to know who Kyle was.


    Not only was he the perfect actor but also a billionaire with that much money to spare.


    There was no way that Isabella wouldn''t have heard about someone so rich but how did he get access to this information?


    That was the big question because if they knew to reach Kyle first, there would be no need to inform her about this offer.


    Isabella immediately checked her contacts because this was going to be one of the biggest takeovers in recent times.


    Kyle matched their market price but it was up to the shareholders that would ultimately decide.


    The power didn''t rest in one person''s hand, unlike Kyle with his Agency.


    Isabella managed to reach her contacts but there was a slim chance that this would be successful unless Kyle was willing to grossly overpay.


    This would get them to consider and even with that, it might not be enough.


    Kyle needed more than money to sway this in his favour and the first thing he needed right now was to establish who the shareholders were.


    Isabella knew this already, she wasn''t a novice when it came to this and Kyle was about to benefit from her expertise.


    Isabella was excited and could already envision the name of her Agency on theirs.


    It would be a dream come true and would no doubt catapult JPD to the top of the rankings.


    But it would also make others wary of them, as not all rivals attempted to buy out their competition.


    This business was cruel and they were about to find out the hard way.


    Isabella texted Kyle all the information that she managed to gather as she knew that was his preferred method of communication.


    "Carly, mode come in," Isabella told her through the landline for office communication.


    "Yes, boss!" Carly responded prompting Isabella to kiss her teeth before dropping the phone.


    Is/abella had an imposing figure yet Carly, despite being her secretary, had a healthy relationship with her.


    This allowed them to interact on a level that blurred the line between superior and subordinate but Carly understood her place regardless.


    When Carly entered the room, Isabella handed her a piece of paper with information scribbled.


    "I need you to get this to Veronica," Isabella instructed her.


    Carly knew it must be serious if Veronica was involved, Veronica was a true professional that has worked with some of the best names but for some reason, she did Isabella favours without any fuss despite her busy schedule.


    Carly had never seen Isabella send her any sort of payment either and this was why she was coming up with her little theory.


    And that was they were secret lovers, that would fit the trope she spends hours reading in her spare time.


    -


    Kyle unwinded with Jones, breaking apart the wall that stood between them caused by his association with Aiysha.


    Kyle understood that Jones wasn''t a secure man and was scared that he could lose his wife at any moment but it wasn''t his duty to fix him.


    This was a journey he had to embark on himself because Kyle had plans to leave this building.


    -


    Jane and Ella returned home but Ella was worried about Calista''s motive however Jane didn''t share this same concern.


    She thought the date went splendidly as a matter of fact because she didn''t care if Calista was trying to get into her head.


    It was only effective if she reacted. In the end, it was she that Kyle had chosen so there was no need to be worried about any other woman.


    "Hey, what do you think about Calista?" Ella asked Jane.


    "I think she is great, a great listener and conversationalist!" Jane had nothing but praise for her because Calista hadn''t shown her anything that would make her view her in a bad light.


    "I forgot who I was asking..." Ella thought to herself. She wasn''t surprised that Jane couldn''t pick up on this.


    Jane was far too innocent to detect manipulative behaviour that others would have otherwise picked up on due to the simple fact that Jane thought everyone had the same kind heart as her.


    "So Kyle is the owner of the club," Jane said and Ella thought she was going to be mad because he kept this away from her.


    She wanted to explain the situation on Kyle''s behalf but Jane''s facial expression said otherwise.


    "Amazing, isn''t it? Kyle is so amazing!" Jane boasted and Ella realized that she didn''t take him not telling her personally.


    Ella could tell her that she was aware but chose to keep it to herself because there was no telling how she would react.


    Jane was becoming more unpredictable since meeting Kyle but this was the first time she had seen her friend truly in love.


    This made her patterns harder to read, the fact that she gave up her body to Kyle showed how much she trusted him.


    Ella had a smile on her face, she couldn''t believe she thought that Jane would react negatively to having information withheld from her.


    "Kyle, you really did a number on her," Ella thought to herself but something was disturbing about all of this.


    And that was the nature of Calista''s relationship with Kyle but she wasn''t going to tell Jane anything until she had concrete proof.


    -


    Nakamura was done with his meeting with Isabella but he had already told Kyle about the attempt of taking over because he was the head of the operation.


    However, Kyle had explicitly told him that Isabella was more than capable of handling this.


    This was why Nakamura met her, he knew he couldn''t influence Kyle but what about Isabella?


    Unfortunately, he failed at that but he could tell by her body language she had plans of her own.