Shadows of the heart 18+

10 Unexpected Revelation

As serena bid farewell to Nate, "Finally, no more apologies owed."a sense of relief washed over her

Returning to work, serena was met with curious glances from Sarah and Lily. "You seem relieved. How did it go with Nate?"

As serena recounted her interaction with Nate, "He introduced himself as Nathaniel Archibald. I guess 'Nate' must be his nickname."
She speculated that Nate must be his nickname, reserved for those close to him. Recalling the girl from the party who had called him Nate.
"Did you say his surname is Archibald?" Lily's sudden serious inquiry caught Serena off guard. she repeated, her tone indicating the seriousness of the matter.

"Um, yeah, why?" Serena nodded slowly, unable to fully grasp the significance of Lily's question. As Sarah and Lily exchanged knowing looks, serena couldn't shake off the feeling of nervous uncertainty creeping over her.

With a sudden burst of excitement, Sarah and Lily exclaimed in unison, "He's the CEO of Archibald Enterprises! One of the richest companies!"

"W-what? Really?" Serena's eyes widened in disbelief.She had known Nate was well-off, but she hadn't fathomed the extent of his wealth. Being someone who doesn't keep up with the business world, the revelation left her feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to process the information.

Seeking confirmation,"Let's Google him!" "Okay, but why does it matter?" anxiously emily said."Because, Serena , you spilled coffee on the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company!" Lily said not making the situation any better for her .
"Look, it's him!" Lily and Sarah quickly Googled Nathaniel Archibald, Serena's heart skipped a beat,her mind struggling to comprehend the gravity of the situation.

"Why on earth would a billionaire be hanging out in this hole-in-the-wall café?" Serena pondered aloud as she tried to make sense of the situation.

"Hey, Em, last time I checked, we don't have a 'No Billionaires Allowed' sign on the door," Lily attempted to lighten the mood with a hint of sarcasm.As serena busied herself preparing orders for other customers, she couldn't contain her disbelief "Seriously, guys, can you believe it? He's actually a billionaire," she blurted out,

"Maybe he heard we have the best coffee in town," Lily joked, a playful grin on her face.

Sarah chuckled, nodding in agreement. "Or maybe he just wanted a change of scenery," she suggested, her tone light and teasing.

Serena couldn't help but smile at her friends' attempts to lighten the mood.

With a reassuring smile, Sarah chimed in, "Exactly,serena. You've apologized, he's accepted it, so there's no need to stress anymore.,all is well that ends well" she reassured.
Feeling a weight lifted off her shoulders, serena nodded in agreement.

"Also em, you got the chance to pay for a billionaire's coffee," sarah teased

Serena's cheeks flushed pink as she playfully rolled her eyes. "Oh, ha-ha. Very funny," she retorted, feigning annoyance but unable to suppress a smile.

"I need to head out a bit early today to take my grandma for her checkup. Do you think you can handle the customers?" She asked, concern lacing her voice.

Lily and Sarah shared a quick glance before Lily replied, "Don't worry about a thing. We'll keep things running smoothly here."

Nathaniel's pov:

Nate stared out the window of his office,
"Why do I feel the urge to see her again?" he pondered quietly. I shouldn't find myself frequenting that cafe without purpose" his social status rendered visits to such cafes seemingly inconsequential .He paused, tapping his pen against the desk. "But there's something about her... Her demeanor, her mannerisms." Nate furrowed his brow, deep in thought. "Perhaps I'm just intrigued by her. Maybe I want to know more about her." He sighed, shaking his head slightly.

Dan entered Nate's room, "Hey Nate, we're scheduled to have a meeting with Mr. Williams tomorrow. Let's hope we'll be able to crack this deal."

Nate leaned back in his chair, a smirk playing on his lips. "We will," he said confidently, his eyes glinting with a calculated certainty. He was well aware of his powers in the cutthroat world of business.

Vanessa entered the room, her confident stride echoing through the space. Dan, who had been discussing business with Nate, gave her a quick, dismissive glance before turning back to Nate. "I'll leave you two," he said curtly, exiting without another word. Dan didn't hate Vanessa, but he certainly didn't like her presence in Nate's life.

As Dan left, Vanessa moved closer to Nate, her eyes filled with desire. She leaned in to kiss him, but Nate turned his head away, his expression unyielding.

Vanessa frowned, pulling back slightly. "What's the matter, Nate?"

Nate didn't look up from his work. "Nothing."

"Then why didn't you kiss me?" Vanessa pressed, her confidence wavering slightly.

Nate finally looked at her, his eyes hard. "I don't owe you any explanations, Vanessa. If I don't want to kiss you, I won't."

Vanessa's face tightened, but she tried to keep her tone light. "I know what we are. But you don't have to be so cold. I'm not expecting flowers and poetry. It's just a kiss."

"If you know what we are, then stop acting like it's more," Nate replied, his voice dripping with disdain. "I just want you to treat me like I matter, even if it's just for a moment."she said, her voice steady.

Nate's expression hardened, his eyes cold and unfeeling. "You matter only for the pleasure you bring, Vanessa. Nothing more, nothing less. Now, if you're here for sex, let's get on with it. Otherwise, feel free to leave and find someone else to play your games with."

Vanessa's gaze dropped, her shoulders sagging under the weight of his harsh words. She knew he was rightl. But still, she couldn't bring herself to walk away, her desire for him clouding her better judgment.

"Fine, Nate," she whispered, her voice thick with a mixture of resignation and desire.

Vanessa swallowed hard, her breaths shallow as she approached him, her hips swaying in a seductive yet fearful rhythm. She started to unzip his pants, her hands trembling. Without a word, he pushed her to her knees, his grip firm and commanding as she took him in her hand, marveling at his size.He guided her head forcefully, not allowing her any choice as he thrust himself deep into her mouth. She struggled to accommodate him, gagging against his relentless force. As he thrust himself deep into her mouth, she could feel her own desire building, despite the pathetic role she played
"That's it. Take it like a good little whore' he spat, his words cutting through the air like a knife as he used her for his own pleasure. She knew she was nothing but an object to him, a mere plaything to satisfy his desires. But she couldn't resist him, couldn't deny the pleasure that coursed through her body. She was afraid, but also intoxicated by the danger and power he exuded.And she couldn't help but surrender to his dominance, knowing that she would do anything to please him.
As he reached his climax, he pulled out abruptly, leaving her gasping for air on the floor. He looked down at her with disgust, his demeanor unchanged.

'Clean yourself up,' he said coldly, his tone devoid of any remorse.

"You know the way out," he said curtly, not bothering to look at her.

Vanessa dressed quickly, feeling a mix of sadness and longing. As she walked away, she turned back one last time.
"You don't have to push me away so hard, Nate."

Nate's expression turned even colder. "Push you away? I'm keeping you exactly where you belong."

She flinched but didn't back down. "Why do you always have to be so cruel?"

"Because cruelty keeps things clear. Emotions complicate. I don't have time for complications, Now, unless you want to test how far my cruelty can go, leave." He snapped.