The Temptress: Tempting the Devil’s son

“Marriage? I don’t think Nate would allow someone as cheap as you to marry his daughter. I did a background check on you, and it would interest you to know that I found out you are just a common professor. How much do you earn a year? Huh?” He gave him a once over and expelled a denigratory scoff.

A vortex of anger swirled inside of Blake, but he fought the chaos of his rage. If he lets his anger over power him, he would end up ripping him to shreds without restraint.

Riri was aware that Drake was wealthy, but she had no idea how wealthy he was. But none of that mattered, as expensive things did not move her.

She didn’t care for his wealth. She only cared about his heart.

His words were degrading, and it caused her to blow her stack. He had no right whatsoever to say that to him.

She was about giving him a piece of her mind when Blake gripped her hand with an unperturbed expression, as if telling her to say nothing.

Her eyes narrowed, how couldn’t he be affected by what this man was saying? How could he be so calm? She thought he would have exploded with rage by now.

“Nothing short of seventy thousand dollars, I hear that’s what an average professor earns a year. That’s chicken feed. Maybe you should try applying for the position of janitor in my company, at least you would earn more than that.” He chortled in derision.

“Thank you very much for your generous offer, but I am perfectly fine where I am. Besides, my wife is not complaining, isn’t that right, wifey?” He clutched her waist and pulled her into his body. She flushed as she felt sparks flow through her body.

She normally would have castigated him for calling her his wife, but seeing the tense situation, she decided to play along.

“Yes,” she replied. “I’m not complaining. I love you just the way you are. And I don’t care whether you’re rich or poor. Nothing in this world can stop me from loving you.” She added, nibbling on her bottom lip as she poured out all that her heart was telling her.

His brows rose in a surprised arc. She just confessed to loving him! He felt unimaginable joy flood his entire being upon hearing her confession. He felt so elated hearing that from her. Loving her was the best thing that ever happened to him.

Her face grew ashen as waves of acid welled up from her belly. The urge to bury herself in the deepest trench she could find almost overwhelmed her.

She couldn’t believe she had said that to him. She didn’t know when it came out from her mouth. What was she thinking?

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“I love you too, baby.” He brought his face closer to hers and shut her up with a passionate and heart racing kiss.

He then glanced at Tyler, flashing him a ridiculing smile. “Or maybe you thought your son can do a better job of taking care of my woman?”

Riri’s forehead wrinkled in amazement. So, this is what this about? His son was interested in her?

“Of course, he can. What can you possibly offer her? Someone as gracious as Ariana deserves someone better. Someone who would take care of her and shower her with all the good and expensive things of life. And that someone is most definitely not you. Money makes the world go round, my dear, and without money, you’re dead.”

Vee’s eyes widened in alarm and horror. How dare he say that? He was really starting to prick a nerve.

“He’s not poor. He is-” A big palm covered her mouth, cutting her words shut.

“Bridle your tongue.” He warned, unclasping his palm from her mouth.

“Fine.” She let out a sigh of despair. Why wouldn’t he let her speak? For how long would he continue to conceal his identity?

Tyler would be gobsmacked when he finds out whom he really was. He would kneel and crawl to him as he asks for forgiveness with agitation in his eyes.

His once daring eyes would be apprehensive and his mind would be greatly perturbed for fear of the future. He could liquidate his businesses with just a phone call from him. That would teach him not to blab incessantly.

Riri’s brows shot up in surprise as lips pinched together in a hard line. What was she gonna say? She obviously knew something, but Blake wouldn’t allow her to voice out the truth. They were both driving her crazy!

“What? He is what? Dirt poor? Of course, I know that. Someone as poor as you shouldn’t be after a woman above your class. You should be with a woman of the same class as you. My driver’s daughter is now of marriageable age, and she’s also pretty. Maybe I can give you her number, so you guys can get to know each other. You could even get married after a few months of courtship!” He rumbled in laughter.

Riri’s eyes reddened with fury. How dare he say something like that? The thought of him marrying another woman besides her would shatter her heart.

She would rip any woman to pieces who dares to try to steal her man from her.

“Wait, are those Rhinestones? Those look-alike diamond? Are those what you’re wearing? Too bad you’re trying so hard to impress her with your fake diamonds! I assume you wanted to avoid feeling out of place here. You know this place is not for someone as poor as you are. I wonder who let the thrash in. You obviously don’t belong here.”

He took out his folded handkerchief and used it to cover his nose as if something repugnant and contaminated was around him.

Her face snapped with anger. This man was spilling a lot of nonsense. He had no right whatsoever to treat Blake like thrash.

One more word from him and she would ask the security to throw him out, not minding his status. She didn’t give two shits about him. He was rude and arrogant, and he needed to be put in his place.

“Oh, shut up, old man! Who are you to tell me who I need and who I don’t need? I invited him here, and he is my honored guest, and you should treat him as such. I suggest you stop saying trashy things, cause if you don’t, I would have no choice but to send you out of my party!” She yelled, her face flashing with rage, but she quickly fixed her expression and plastered a small and menacing smile on her face.

“I won’t get mad at you cause you’re the woman after my son’s heart and I know you’re obviously blinded by love and his cute looks. But can’t you see? He’s nothing but a gold digger. He wears fake diamonds, just so he can impress you! Just watch him dump you when he’s done ripping you off!”

She gritted, her furor reaching its peak. “Get-”

“It’s alright, baby,” he whispered into her ears. His warm breath pressed against her ears, and it seemed to still the storm in her heart.

“I will take care of him. You have no idea what I would do to him.” He assured, kissing her forehead repeatedly.

Her face paled out with horror. What was he gonna do to him? The tone he used told her, it was something evil.

“These are, in fact, real diamonds. A gemologist can easily tell the difference. While they cost a fortune for many, they are, in fact, chicken’s feed for me, but of course, I’m not going to bicker over the authenticity of these precious gems. It’s meaningless.”

“Just admit it, these are cheap rhinestones you got from the market. Before I forget, I wonder what the university would do to you when they find out you’re dating your student.” He covered his mouth and faked a surprised look.

“Ooh, that’s right, they would fire you right away. I must inform the chancellor of this unprofessional act.”

“But at least I don’t covet other people’s wife. I know of a certain man who still desires his friend’s wife even after so many years. I would call that greed and obsession. It’s such a shame the woman doesn’t want him, but he won’t bring himself to admit defeat. A tragic end awaits such a person.”

He said it so calmly, but the peril in his voice didn’t go unnoticed. He was indirectly threatening him.

Flames of anger licked through him. You just signed your death warrant, Drake Harris. Just watch me wipe you off the face of this earth.

“How dare you! Just watch me make you lose that job of yours. I will ruin your life and leave you with nothing.” He declared, his boldness rankled him.

“Empty threats don’t scare me. Let’s see whose life is gonna be ruined.” He smirked.

“Are you threatening me? Are you seriously threatening me?” His brows arched with astonishment and lividity.

“Yes. And when I make a threat, I don’t back down. I see to it that the person is wiped off the surface of the earth, permanently.”