[Warning: This story contains explicit adult content and dark romance themes. It features a strong female lead and a dominant male lead. Expect dangerous plot twists ahead.]
slow burn 

I'm Julie Michael

I went with my father to a luxurious restaurant in New York, but I never left with him.


On a lower floor of a world that doesn’t exist on any map, I discovered the truth:


I wasn’t abandoned by accident.
I was sold to Robert Cross, a billionaire who buys people for the joy of breaking them.


But I refuse to break under his hands. 

In Robert Cross’s world, everything has a price tag. I was his most expensive purchase, and I intend to be his most dangerous mistake.

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"You bought my body, but you will not buy my submission," Julie spat.
Robert leaned in, his voice a dark hiss:


"Commodities don't need to like their masters, Julie... It’s enough that I took a liking to you and bought you, sweetheart."

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Julie stomped the floor with her foot, and agitation was clear in the tone of her voice, which rose slightly as she pointed at my face: 


"You ran your thumb over your lip! You're hinting to me... hinting that I kissed you!"



My composure didn't budge; instead, I tilted my head to the side and looked at her with a gaze shrouded in mischief, then said with utter simplicity: 


"And what is the problem with that? It was just a kiss."

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She waved her hand with bitter irony: 


"Are you the one who's going to protect me from him?"


 I nodded, confirming: 


"Yes."



A low growl escaped her, and she said: 


"You are worse than him."

Then I asked her in a confident tone that made her cheeks burn: 


"Then why were you burying your face in my chest, with your fingers digging into my shirt?"


Adult content only

Dark Romance

Twisted

Carlos was standing far too close to her, trying to cast his nets around Julie my "personal assistant" who had suddenly piqued his interest.


 I felt a clench in my jaw, but I kept my tone calm as I said:


 "Carlos, you've been forgetting a lot lately... don't let my personal assistant become the reason for your distraction."


Carlos's smile widened, and he tilted his head slightly as if accepting the challenge, replying coldly: 


"Alright, dear Robert, I'll be going now."


I looked at him rigidly and added in a definitive tone:


 "You'll find Luna ready for you tonight." 


At that moment, I saw Carlos's features change suddenly; the smile froze on his lips, and a fleeting cruelty appeared in his eyes.


 Then he turned and left without another word, leaving behind the echo of his heavy footsteps.


Chapter 80 - 81/First kiss