Jace placed his hand on Camila's chest.
His fingers cupped her breasts through the thin top. With no bra underneath, he could feel everything. But his eyes weren't on her body.
They were watching her face.
Her eyes were closed.
But her toes moved. Slightly.
He grinned. 'Are you pretending to sleep?'
Jace slid his thumb across her nipple. It was already stiff, poking through the thin top. He teased it, rolling slowly.
Her body shivered slightly. She tried to stay still, but it was clear she was reacting. Her breathing stayed slow, but her chest rose a little faster.
He squeezed. Firm. Warm.
The nipple twitched under his touch.
A low breath escaped her lips.
Jace moved his hand down, over her belly, until it reached her shorts. He touched her pussy through the thin fabric, first squeezed her ass from behind, then moved his fingers forward between her thighs.
Her shorts clung tightly to her pussy in the front. He could feel the full shape of her lower lips through the fabric. So exposed, he didn't even need to undress her to play.
Slowly, he rubbed her. Up and down. Again. Then again.
He felt it.
She was wet.
Then wetter.
Her thighs shifted slightly. Her lips parted, but her eyes stayed shut. Her breathing turned hot. Uneven. Her body trembled as his fingers pressed on her clit, moving slowly in circles.
It looked like she was close.
Then he stopped.
A faint frown passed through her eyes for a moment. Her lips twitched in disappointment. But she still pretended to be asleep.
Jace smirked.
He was enjoying teasing her.
He quietly unzipped his pants. Pulled out his cock, bent it down gently, and tapped it against her lips.
He didn't force it. Just waited.
After a second, her lips moved. They opened.
And took him in.
His cock slid into her mouth slowly. Warm. Wet. He let out a quiet breath.
Her tongue moved right away, swirling around the tip. Then she started sucking. Her lips sealed tight. His cock was already throbbing.
Jace placed his hand on her head and started moving it. Guiding her. Stroking himself with her mouth.
She didn't resist.
Her eyes stayed closed.
Her hands gripped the sofa.
Spit built up fast. It dripped from the corners of her mouth as she bobbed her head. She sucked hard. Then soft. Then hard again.
Jace groaned softly.
He could feel it building.
Faster. Her mouth moved faster.
Wet and noisy.
His cock twitched.
Then he came.
Right in her mouth.
Her eyes opened just as his cock pulsed in her mouth. Thick streams poured down her tongue.
She held his cum in her mouth for a moment, then closed her eyes again. And swallowed.
Then licked the tip, getting what was left.
Jace looked down at her, breathless.
A faint smile on his lips, a quiet sense of accomplishment in his eyes.
The system screen blinked in front of his eyes.
"Investment complete."
"$100,000 spent. Three-fold refunded for completing the task within a week."
His phone buzzed.
Bank Balance: $620,000.
The next morning, Jace dressed in a clean white shirt, fitted black pants, and a deep navy blazer. He wore a polished watch and carried a black leather business bag. His hair was combed sharp. His steps confident.
He entered a high-end restaurant.
A woman at the front greeted him.
"Good morning, sir. May I know your name?"
"Jace Cromwell."
She looked at her screen. "Ah, yes. You reserved the Executive Suite Room. Please follow me."
She led him down a quiet hallway. At the end was a wooden door. She opened it.
Ava was already inside.
She hadn't touched the food. She sat straight, hands in her lap. Her lips tight.
Jace took a seat across from her.
"If you need anything, please press the bell." the woman said. "Enjoy your food."
She left.
Jace looked at Ava. "Is this place better than our last meeting spot?"
Ava nodded slightly. "Ah, yes."
Jace picked up his spoon, "Let's eat while we talk."
Ava responded quickly, "I would rather not. Please, tell me your decision first."
Jace paused, then set the spoon down. "As you wish."
He opened his bag, pulled out a file, and passed it to her.
She opened it right away and began reading.
Jace quietly began eating.
Ten minutes passed before Ava spoke.
"Mr. Jace. Isn't 30% a bit too much for just $400,000?"
Jace didn't flinch. "Absolutely not."
He took a sip of water, wiped his mouth, and looked at her calmly.
"The main reason you agreed to give me veto rights is because they allow me to block fund-raising, issuing new shares, and…"
His voice dropped.
"…the firing of the CEO. I know your uncle is trying to swallow your company."
Ava stiffened.
He leaned in, voice steady. "Were you trying to use me?"
She didn't speak. But her throat moved with a hard swallow. A cold sweat formed on her forehead.
He leaned more, "Ms. Ava, you've already agreed to give me 25% of your 60% shares. That alone strips you of majority control. Another 5% won't kill you, right?"
His tone turned colder. "When your company is already dying."
Her voice cracked slightly. "D—Dying? How could you say that?"
Her tone was proud. But her face wasn't.
Jace leaned back. "If you agree now, I'll also offer the $100,000 loan from before. No interest. And I'll even extend the repayment period to five years."
Ava looked down. "Please… give me some time to think."
"Sure," Jace said, smiling.
He signaled the waitress. Ordered ice cream.
He took his time, enjoying every bite. Ava kept reading the file.
Then Jace added softly, "One more thing. If you agree now… I'll add a clause. If I ever fire you, I'll pay you one million dollars."
Ava froze.
Because no matter how successful you are, making a million dollars takes more than a decade.
She looked up, eyes wide. "Is… is that true?"
The pride in her voice was gone.
Jace stood and offered his hand. "Do we have a deal?"
Ava stood, quickly. Took his hand and shook it. "Y—yes."
They signed the document. Ava flipped through each page, shocked. Every line was detailed. Even the one-million-dollar clause was already written.
She looked at Jace. "You… planned this all ahead?"
Jace smiled but didn't answer.
Later that day, Jace picked up Camila. She acted like normal, cheerful as ever. He handed her a small box.
Camila guessed. "Are these… earphones?"
Jace said while driving. "Open it."
She opened the box. "Whoa… these are the latest wireless buds! Everyone's been buying these."
"I actually wanted to buy a more expensive one," Jace said, rubbing his neck. "But money's tight lately."
Camila giggled. "Dad, I'd be upset if you spent too much. These are trending for a reason, smart and affordable."
Jace chuckled. "Glad you like them."
He turned the car around the corner.
A car appeared. Fast. Close.
Jace's eyes widened.
Camila gasped.
Then—
CRASH.