Chairman's Beloved Wifey

Kartik kissed Bella's lips with intense passion, his hands slowly unbuttoning his shirt. Each touch sent a wave of electricity through her body.

As she melted into his embrace, Bella gripped his shirt tightly, her eyes closed, her pale skin flushed a deep crimson.

After a lingering, passionate kiss, Kartik released her lips, allowing her to catch her breath, her chest rising and falling in deep, steadying inhalations.

Kartik leaned over her, his presence enveloping her.

The repulsion and bitterness that had once clouded his gaze, perhaps spurred by Emma's presence, seemed to have vanished entirely.

Now, in his piercing, ocean-blue eyes, only desire remained—an all-consuming yearning to possess Bella, to make her his.

Her rapid, shallow breaths caused her chest to brush repeatedly against his firm, chiseled body.

The softness of her skin and the alluring fragrance that lingered around her stirred something primal within Kartik, urging him forward.

He gently pulled back from Bella, removed his shirt, and cast it aside carelessly.

In the dim light of the room, Kartik's sculpted eight-pack abs gleamed, hidden slightly in the mist, like a masterpiece waiting to be admired.

His gaze shifted to Bella, who, still leaning against the couch, was breathing deeply, her simple white shirt and chocolate-brown pants somehow making her appear even more enchanting. In her unadorned elegance, she seemed to outshine all the beauties of the earth, her charm rendering the very word beauty insufficient.

Taking a slow, deliberate breath, Kartik unbuckled his belt and spoke, his voice low and charged with desire: "Don't tempt me like this, wifey. You're provoking me beyond measure. If this continues, you won't be able to withstand me, and tomorrow, you won't be able to stand on your own feet."

Bella froze at his words, her body stiffening. As soon as she opened her eyes, she felt her body lifted into the air, as though she were floating.

Kartik had swept her into his arms.

She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck to steady herself but remained silent, unable to find words.

In that moment, she was lost for words, her mind quieted by the intensity of their connection.

Kartik lowered her gently onto the bed, his gaze never leaving her flawless face, captivated by her beauty.

In the blink of an eye, he stripped both of them of their remaining clothes, casting them aside with barely a second thought.

At that moment, Kartik was positioned above Bella, his hands placed on either side of her head on the bed. His lips explored every inch of her skin, touching areas she would never have dared to caress herself.

Kartik intertwined his fingers with Bella's, but as he attempted to close the distance between them, Bella gently stopped him, saying, "Protection, Kartik."

Kartik paused at the sound of her words.

He lifted his head slightly, meeting her gaze for a moment, before lowering himself to kiss the corner of her lips, murmuring, "Not tonight, wifey. Let me fill this night with love, without any worries."

His words, smooth and seductive like molten lava, sank deep into Bella's cold heart, melting her resistance. She surrendered herself to him, her body yielding to his embrace.

The remainder of the night passed in a haze, and by the morning, when Bella placed her feet on the ground, she stumbled.

Before she could falter, Kartik caught her waist, steadying her in his arms.

Bella, squinting up at him, could only think that Kartik had turned into a vampire the previous night, draining her of every ounce of energy.

With a playful glare, Bella muttered, "Monster! Let me go. I need at least ten miles of distance from you. You're nothing but an animal."

Instead of releasing her, Kartik tightened his grip around her waist and smiled with a glint in his eyes, "You made me this way, wifey, and you shouldn't blame me for last night. It was you who wanted to make it up to me."

Bella fell silent at his words. Though she had intended to make amends for her sister's actions, she hadn't expected to make such a personal sacrifice.

With a deep sigh, Bella shook off the memories of the night before. She didn't want to dwell on it, especially not in front of Bin. If she did, he'd never let her hear the end of it.

Redirecting the conversation, Bella said, "Let it be. What's done is done, and there's no use in dwelling on the past."

Bin nodded, understanding, "True. By the way, have you heard about the new vice president?"

The mention of the new vice president caught Bella's attention. She raised an eyebrow, surprised. "New vice president? I thought Nikhil was set to take on that role?"

"Yes, he was, but at the last minute, he declined. He wants to spend time with his wife and return to politics. After discovering that Rockwave pressured you to resign, Nikhil became quite upset with the High Chair. That's why he stepped back to teach the High Chair a lesson," Bin explained.

Even though Bella was no longer a part of Rockwave, Bin continued to keep her informed of every development within the company, much like a gossiping aunt.

Bella sighed. "Nikhil... Why did he have to do that? The High Chair won't let him get away with it so easily."

Bin smiled knowingly. "What does it matter, Sister Bella? Nikhil is your childhood friend and the chairman's brother-in-law. The High Chair can hardly touch him."

Bella found Bin's point valid. Nikhil wasn't just a childhood friend; he was also Kartik's brother-in-law.

"True," Bella mused. "Now the chairman will likely favor his dear brother-in-law. But you were saying something about the new vice president?"

Bin's mischievous tone returned. "Oh yes! The new vice president is Li Hua, a brilliant yet ruthless woman from China. But let me tell you her biggest weakness..."

Bella, not interested in strangers or office gossip, replied nonchalantly, "I'm not really concerned about strangers."

But Bin, undeterred, leaned in, lowering his voice with a hint of drama, "I fear Li Hua won't remain a stranger to you for long. Her biggest weakness is none other than the chairman himself. She has a crush on him. The entire company has already begun to fantasize about a future with her and the chairman together."

Bella listened with surprising calm, her expression unchanged. No flicker of jealousy or insecurity betrayed her composure. Bin, observing her, felt a twinge of disappointment. He had expected to see some sign of emotion, but Bella's serenity was unshakable.

"Are you disappointed?" Bella asked, her eyes narrowing as she met his gaze.

"Apologies, Sister Bella," Bin muttered.

She dismissed him with a wave of her hand, her mind already shifting away from the topic. Just then, the door to the study creaked open, and Bella looked up to see a little girl standing in the doorway.

The girl, with her big blue-black eyes and charming dimples, had the power to turn even the hardest heart to mush. Bella's gaze softened immediately.

"Sweetheart!" Bella exclaimed, her voice filled with warmth. "When did you get here? And who did you come with? Was your daddy with you?"

The little girl, Bella and Kartik's daughter Bartika, waddled up to her, raising her tiny hands in the air. Bella lifted her into her lap, cradling her gently.

"Mommy, I didn't come with Daddy," Bartika replied, her voice innocent and sweet. "I came with Nikhil uncle and Sam uncle. Daddy told me to come here. He's busy."

Bella was surprised by Bartika's words. Kartik had never said anything like that before. Usually, he would drop everything for Bartika, so why would he mention being busy now?

Curious, Bella asked softly, "What exactly did Daddy say?"

Bortika, with a mischievous glint in her eyes, leaned in close to Bella's ear, whispering, "Mommy, Daddy said he's going to China to teach someone a lesson and that I should only tell you about it."

At the mention of China, a wave of unease washed over Bella, but she quickly dismissed the feeling. The thought of Kartik betraying her was unfathomable. She trusted him, implicitly.

Yet the mention of Li Hua lingered in her mind, unshakable.

"Why would Kartik go to China?" Bella mused silently. The puzzle pieces were beginning to form, but she wasn't sure if she was ready to face the full picture yet.

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What does Kartik's trip to China signify?

Will the arrival of Li Hua bring any changes to Kartik and Bella's relationship?

To know…

To be continued...