Captivation: Want Nothing But You

The corners of Rachel's lips twitched and even Ivan couldn't suppress a chuckle.

‘'She really does look quite different.It's not just her look; she seems to have had a personality make over.That's why it's so hard for people to recognize her “  Victor thought to himself, as he looked at Carson with apprehension.

"No, that would be impossible.No procedure of that magnitude could have such a short recovery time, right? By God, Rachel, you…"

Carson kept babbling as he walked around Rachel, examining every inch of her face and body.

"Mr.Scott, I assure you there is nothing of that sort.I simply changed my makeup routine.I decided to keep it as light as possible," Rachel said shrugging and she took a step back to put some distance between her and Carson.

Arms crossed in front of his chest, Carson marveled, "Well I'll be damned! The clothes really do make the man… and a woman! Rachel, what were you thinking before, putting on so much make up? That stuff only covered your beauty! You look so pretty now that even I would…"

Carson felt Victor's stare ready to poke a hole on the back of his head.

He felt a shiver running down his spine and immediately stopped talking before he said something he would regret later.He swallowed hard and wiped off a drop of sweat that had formed on his forehead.

‘'What the hell was I thinking? I almost blurt out that I would love to take Rachel out.I need to get a grip! She is Victor's woman and I'm his best friend.Even if they broke up, she used to be his wife! She is off limits” Carson berated himself.

"What's going on here?"

Victor glanced first at Ivy, who looked like a mess, and then fixed his eyes on Alice.He didn't even acknowledge Rachel's presence.

"Mr.Sullivan…"

Alice started recounting the whole story, in a small, trembling voice, her eyes lowered all the time.

Although, she conveniently left out the part where Ivy had poured coffee on Abby on purpose.

When she finished, Victor's face was set in a frown.He immediately turned to Rachel.

"What the hell were you thinking, spilling hot water on her?" he shouted angrily, pointing at Ivy.

"Apologize this instant!" Rachel stared back at him boldly, one eyebrow raised.

‘'Reaching conclusions without enough evidence again, Victor? Your specialty” Rachel thought angrily 

‘'He didn't even ask for my side of the story; he just ordered me to apologize”She gave a mental eye roll, disgusted by his attitude.

Victor saw the look in

the most about Rachel! That infuriating woman was so stubborn

a cold, threatening voice, one

asked you to apologize to Ivy, Rachel!" Rachel didn't move a

walked forward and stood right in front of Rachel, facing Victor.She lowered her head and barely managed to utter, "Mr….Mr.Sullivan, it's all my fault.I am the one that should apologize to

bow her

"Stop it, Abby."

was so strong and commanding that everyone turned to look at her simultaneously. She grabbed Abby's wrist and moved

did nothing wrong.No need to apologize

out on Victor's neck, his eyes

he barely managed

"Very good.Rachel! Well done!"

there with identical expressions of fury and challenge

don't mind apologizing.I don't want you to get in trouble.Really…" Abby said, anxiously looking between the

off.Rachel will be in charge of cleaning all the bathrooms in the building today.She can't get off work until she is done and if anyone

Abby gasped in shock.

this building? That was too

Group had sixty-six floors, and there were at least half a

was a woman of good breeding, her family one of the most important ones

a demeaning task as clean bathrooms-both ladies' and men's- was clearly an attempt to humiliate her and trample her

also seemed to think that this was taking it

to talk Victor out of

this… Isn't it a bit

could never resist a pretty face," Victor said

this is unfair, I can always make

about? Rachel is your woman.Who am

raising his hands in a placating manner and smiling awkwardly Victor snorted and turned to

have dodged a bullet there, Carson

"Wait for me!"

two of them were at the

boredom, he tried his best to persuade him

"One more drink, Mr.Scott?"

snuggled in Carson's arms, holding a

charming smile and held her waist tighter as he took a