Trapped By Tainted Love

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 lvy 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.

my side of the story; he just ordered

a mental eye

the look in her eyes, he

the most about Rachel! That infuriating woman was

cold, threatening voice, one that would send the bravest

to apologize to Ivy, Rachel!"

had turned pale

her head and barely managed to utter, "Mr....Mr.Sullivan, it's all my fault.I am the

Ivy, ready to bow

"Stop it, Abby."

so strong and commanding that everyone turned to look at

grabbed Abby's wrist and moved the

order, they should make it themselves.Blue veins were bulging out on Victor's neck, his eyes as frosty.He was gritting his teeth so hard that he barely managed

"Very good.Rachel! Well done!"

just stood there with identical expressions

you to get in trouble.Really..." Abby said, anxiously looking between the two

off Rachel, Victor barked, "Ivan, send a note to

charge of cleaning all the

until she is done and if anyone helps her, he or she

this building? That was too

floors, and there were

breeding, her family one of the most

to complete such a demeaning task as clean bathrooms- both ladies' and men's- was clearly an attempt

think that this was taking it a little

tried to talk Victor

this...Isn't it a

never resist

unfair, I can always make an exception and

about? Rachel is your woman.Who am I to tell you what to do with her?" Carson said raising

snorted and turned

a bullet there, Carson sighed and followed his

"Wait for me!"

the two of them were at

and when he could no longer stand the boredom, he tried his best to persuade him to go out

"One more drink, Mr.Scott?"

asked, as she snuggled in Carson's arms, holding a glass of wine

charming smile and held her waist tighter as he took a