From Divorce To Dominance (Natalie Xavier)

Chapter 24

Darren was a mature guy, but he wasn't the type to crave anything too intense. Lately, though, strange thoughts about intimacy kept creeping into his mind. This had never happened before. It all started after he ran into Natalie again. He remembered catching a glimpse of something in the bathroom, and now he felt his lust was going out of control. He realized he must be too starved for sex, Just seeing Natalie in her revealing outfit-even though he didn't exactly like her- made his imagination go wild. Clearly, he needed to find a woman to relieve some of that tension. Darren tapped his fingers against the window, casually watching Vivian's face.

She was his fiancée and his lifesaver. If it weren't for her saving him five years ago, he wouldn't even be here. He had sworn to take care of her forever and do everything he could to meet her needs. Vivian's lips curled into a

"Get out of the car," he

a hopeful smile as she leaned closer, her eyes sparkling. killing the engine.

said,

Vivian's eyes lit lit up. She could d hardly

contain her excitement. A guy inviting a girl over late at night? It was as clear that Darren finally accepted her. The thrill bubbled inside Vivian as they walked into the villa-it all felt like a dream. Happiness had come knocking so fast. She was about to become Darren's woman. "Darren, I'm ready. Please don't leave tonight," she said eagerly, wrapping her arms around him.

Darren stayed quiet, his expression unreadable. Vivian, unable to hold back, reached for his belt, her heart racing. Suddenly a phone rang, breaking the moment. Worried about interruptions, Vivian quickly urged, "Can we not let anyone interrupt us? I want our first time to be perfect."

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Darren glanced at his phone screen. "It's Howard. Let's see what he wants," he said. He carefully moved her hands away, signaling her to be quiet, and pressed the button to answer. "What's up?" "Darren, I don't wanna live anymore! Life has no meaning for me! Howard cried.

Darren furrowed his brow. "What's wrong with you this time?

I've completely lost this time. Love is like a glass of poisoned wine, knocking out anyone who dares to try their luck." Howard continued.

"Get to the point, Howard," Darren snapped, clearly annoyed.

Howard flopped down on the couch. "She broke my heart. She's the cruelest woman I've ever met. Loving her hurts so much!"

Darren rolled his eyes. This was typical Howard-a notorious pl**y who jumped from one girl to another without a second thought. He'd usually be the one ending relationships, but whenever he broke up, he turned into a sobbing mess. He'd spend one night drowning his sorrows and posting sad messages online, but the next day, he'd wake up refreshed and get right into new relationship.

Darren was used to his daily act. Just as he was about to hang up, he heard Ethan's serious voice. "Darren, this time it's different. Howard's really in bad shape. You should come over." Ethan was always calm and never joked around, so Darren sighed and pushed Vivian away. I'm leaving now. Don't wait for me," he said as he headed out.

smiled understandingly. Once he was gone, she angrily smashed a glass on the

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door to a private room and instantly heard Howard's dramatic cries. Darren narrowed his eyes, taking in the mess. "Howard. Howard, sprawled on the couch, was crying like a baby. I le struggled to sit up and, with a pout,

"No hugs" He wasn't about to hug a guy who was way

crossing his legs. He turned to Ethan. "What's

charming eyes sparkling. "Looks like Howard fell

himself a drink. "He always pulls this.

new

still moaning, jumped in. "That's not true. I just don't want

sip, rolling his eyes. "Okay, spill it. Who broke your

chest, looking like he was really suffering. "I can't tell you.

grimaced at Howard's melodrama. "Just shut it, man.

a long list of messages. The flashing lights above made it

back on the couch, rubbing his forehead. Just read it to

be careful with his vision ever since he had surgery five years ago after

eyebrow, "You sure you want to

read it, Darren said, waving

Yean,

"Is your name Wi-Fi? Because I'm feeling a connection." Darren paused,

wondering if you had an extra heart.

starting to

the alphabet, I'd put

"If I could

another drink, trying to mask his

is like a broken