Loving the Devil

2. THREATS AND CONSEQUENCES

Jackson's POV

Her white wedding gown was hugging her curves at all the right places, her black hair flowing down to her waist like a cascade.

She was standing near the bed, her back was towards me. She was trying to unzip her gown unaware of my presence. I walked towards her and held her hands . She gasped in return and turned around to face me. Her blue eyes were dusted with golden eyeshadow. I have known her for so many years, but her eyes still cast a spell on me everytime I see her.

She turned around again, showing me her sexy back again

I unzipped her dress slowly and put a light kiss on the soft curve of her neck.

I felt her shiver in my grip.

"I love you Jackson." ,she whispered, leaning back.

"You have no idea what you are doing to me Princess. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to cherish you for the rest of my life, have cute blue-eyed babies with you. I want to hold you in my arms and never let go.", I added, kissing her collar-bone and she angled her neck to give me more space.

"I love you so much Emily King-Smith."

"Emily"I shouted as I woke up, my body was drenched in sweat. It has been 5 years since she left me but I was still following her in my dreams.

Pathetic.

I hate her for turning me into this mess. I hate her for breaking my trust. I hate her for making me fall in love with her. I hate her for leaving me. I hate her for turning me into this cold-hearted devil who is unable to love anyone again.

I hate you so much, Emily King.

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"Business tycoon, Jackson Smith was caught making out with Victoria Secret's model Caroline Wayne in the lobby of a five-star hotel. This is not the first time we have witnessed him with a famous model or actress. Is Caroline Wayne his flavor of the month or there is something serious going on between them?"

I didn't read any further and tossed the newspaper aside. Last night, I was drunk and she probably took advantage of this and planned this drama. What more to expect from her. She was a famous model and with her looks and body, she could easily seduce anyone but not me. Because I knew she was just like every other female in my life, manipulative and fake. She was just a one-night stand, nothing more. Besides, she was a Blonde and I preferred Brunettes.

"Sir, your father is asking for you in his office. ", I was lost in my thoughts when my secretary informed me. I started going towards my father's office, all the female employees ogling me and all the males fidgeting due to my intimidating personality.

I opened the door to his office and there stood my father, with an angry scowl on his face. He had probably read the newspaper.

"Jackson! I warned you last time that if you didn't stop w*****g around, you would face some serious consequences.", he said through gritted teeth.

"But dad I was drunk and -"

"That's the issue. Drinking yourself to Oblivion and then making out or sleeping with random women. I have been tolerating all this for years. Now I have to take some serious action", he growled in a threatening tone.

"What are you talking about?", I inquired agitatedly.

"You are going to marry a girl of my choice in one month. If you disagree, then I will transfer the reins of this company to Zac.", I looked at him to check if he was kidding because he knew very well how much I hated Zac.

Zac Mathews is my cousin and rival from college days. He was a player and I hated him for his Casanova lifestyle. But thanks to a certain someone, I had become exactly like him. But that didn't mean I would let my father hand over this company for which I had worked hard for the last seven years to him.

"I will not marry again in my life. I made this clear many years ago.", I replied looking straight in his eyes.

One experience was enough. I don't need another betrayal in my life.

"That was before I saw Hannah. She is the daughter of my close friend. Her innocence and purity is the only thing that can kill the venom in your heart. So you are going to marry her, willingly or unwillingly", he ordered and walked to the glass window.

"I don't give a damn about that gold-digger you are talking about. I shall never marry again and that is my final decision.", I said, clenching my jaw.

"I know Jackson how much this company matters to you and how much you hate Zac. I never thought I would have to threaten you but this is for your own betterment. Either you agree to this marriage or be ready to bade your good-bye to this company.", his voice left no room for argument.

As much as I would like to disagree, he was right. This company matters so much to me. I can't let that motherfu**er snatch it from me.

But am I ready to let anyone enter my life again. Marriage, this word lost its meaning to me years ago. And the innocence my dad was talking about, is nothing more than a facade that girl is creating for my money and my name. But if she thinks she can make a fool out of me just like my father then she is wrong. She wants a billionaire husband, she will get one. She has no idea what she has gotten herself into.

"Fine, I am ready to marry her, but only on one condition. We will not meet before our wedding day. I am going for our new project in Australia and I will come back after one month", I announced and walked out of his office.

"Fine.", he replied.

You have no idea Miss Hannah what mistake you have made. I will make you regret the day you agreed to this marriage.

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