NARRATIVE 
  In an exquisite villa in Erdington, a group of people sat around a large dining table, discussing over dinner.
  This villa was Chairman Grey's private residence and he usually used it to host private meetings such as this.
  The group of six comprised of the chairman himself and five others; Scarlett Grey _ his daughter, Aimee Brooke _ her foster mom, Finley _ his PA, Madame Freya _ a trusted top shareholder and close friend to his late wife and lastly, Lexi _ Scarlett's personal assistant and undercover hacker whom he had assigned to her.
  "Now that Scarlett has been successfully appointed CEO of JP's Enterprise, I think we can now move on to the next step." Aimee Brooke said, and the others nodded in approval.
  She flew in earlier in the day, hours after Scarlett was voted in as CEO. And Scarlett had been more than grateful to see her mom again.
  Even though Aimee was just her foster mom now, Scarlett knew she would never consider her anything less than her mother. Afterall, Aimee Brooke though unmarried, had single handedly raised Scarlett as her own child ever since she was a baby. For that, Scarlett knew she would be forever indebted to her and grateful as well.
  "I agree," Madame Freya chirped, her short red curls bouncing slightly as she nodded her head enthusiastically. 
  "I couldn't have attained this height without you all's constant support, guidance and of course, Madame Freya's detailed yet understandable lectures." Scarlett playfully said and everyone laughed over her words.
  "It's alright now, Heidi. You've been thanking everyone all day." Chairman Grey joked and everyone laughed again.
  "Let's raise a toast to Scarlett once again before we continue," Madame Freya offered as she quickly lifted her glass of champagne. 
  "That's like the sixth toast in one sitting, Freya. While I am delightfully thanking everyone continuously, Freya here seems to be enjoying the continuous toasts she's raised and is still raising in my honor." Scarlett playfully added, making everyone burst into laughter again.
  "Alright, alright. One last time," Madame Freya persisted through contagious laughter. "To Scarlett," she raised her glass and everyone cheered.
  "To Scarlett," the others echoed and then the clanging of wine glasses followed.
  Moments later, Chairman Grey announced. "Next on our agenda, is the exposure and expulsion of the directors and shareholders supporting Harriet."
  "Of course, chairman." Lexi eagerly spoke up. "Ms. Grey and I, already have everything prepared concerning that." 
  "Once again, I am impressed by your speed, Lexi." Jamie nodded in acknowledgement to her and Lexi lowered her head in appreciation and respect.
  "It's an honor to work with you and the young miss, Sir." She said and everyone applauded how humble she was. 
  Scarlett smiled at her and felt grateful to her father for assigning such a competent and talented lady to her as PA.
  She raised her glass and took a sip from her drink, not noticing the notification that popped up on her phone which was on one of the empty seats of the dining room.
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  Meanwhile, Harriet Grey was seated at the back seat of an expensive black sedan car, parked in a quiet area of the city. And she had just given an order to her subordinate, Otto.
  "Have one of your men diligently spy on Minister Bryant's household. Perhaps, there might be something unexpectedly interesting we might find." She instructed.
  "Noted, Boss." Otto obediently received her order. Afterall, he owed her his life and except he dies, he knew he had vowed to always carry out her orders. "It would be done as you have said." He bowed slightly at her and Harriet smirked. 
  It was easy to find out that the 'minister' she had overheard Scarlett mentioned in her conversation hours ago with the chairman, was none other than, Jordan Bryant. 
  And he was obviously the only Minister that had great ties with JP's Enterprise.
  Now she just needed to find out what the secret between both were, that Jamie seemed to be desperately hiding from his daughter.
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  In the Grey's family manor, Skylar had just walked into the swimming pool area of the manor, dressed in her swimming suit. 
  She was bored and alone all day at home, since Scarlett had left for the board meeting earlier in the day and was yet to return home. She had spoken over the phone with her and had found out she was busy with her foster mom and father in a meeting.
  Skylar had understood, yet with each passing hour, she watched the clock, hoping Scarlett's car would drive in the manor soon.
  The Grey's family manor was huge and Skylar couldn't bring herself to even describe it as she knew she would fail at that.
  The numerous rooms, halls, hallways, and grandeur were all too unfamiliar with her. She was more accustomed to her parents' comfortable duplex back in Australia.
  Her own parents were successful too but not this successful. 
  Skylar couldn't even compare her family's wealth to the Greys family's wealth. It was simply incomparable. And Skylar wasn't ready to have a headache while in the process of her comparison.
  She reached the pool and soon sat down at the pavement. 
  The beauty of the place at night was unlike any she had ever seen. It was perfect, splendid and heavenly _ if possible.
  The weather was lovely as well, and perfect for a warm night swim with a loved one. The thought of that made her blushed. 
  She was about dipping her legs in the pool when she suddenly heard movements in the water and instantly, she lifted her legs off the pool in alarm. She hadn't expected anyone would be here at this hour.
 Well, what does she even know? She had only been here a few days. 
  Peering carefully at the water, she was surprised to see it was Ashton and he had just raised his head above the water level. He was of course, shirtless, and the sight of his manly build was mouth watering. 
  Stunned at the sight of her, Ashton lowered himself back into the water, thinking that he was perhaps imagining. But when he raised his head above the water once more, he realized he wasn't.
  His eyes took in the elegance of Skylar's bodily curves in details with just one slow glance. 
  He soon coughed and quickly swam to the pool's bank, trying to look elsewhere.
  But Skylar had noticed his stare and somehow, she enjoyed it. And she secretly wanted more. 
  Afterall, Ashton was a gorgeous man who had been in her heart long before she even met him physically. So if such a man could find her attractive in any way, Skylar wasn't so sure why she wouldn't be willing to risk it all for him, even if just once.
  She smiled and stood up from the pool's pavement and Ashton's gaze followed her movement. The glow of her visible spotless, cinnamon skin and the enticing sway of her butt as she walked, didn't escape his eyes. And soon enough, he felt himself hardened.
 Why her? 
  He wondered, remembering how Cora and several other girls, even more attractive had thrown themselves on him with their nakedness and all but he hadn't budged a tiny bit. He hadn't felt swayed or attracted to any of them before.
  But with this new girl here, he hadn't really been himself since he set eyes on her. 
  And it was obvious to him also, that she felt same. 
  Sparks were visibly flying between them, but should they allow it? Was it right, especially in a time as this? Should they allow such emotions get them intertwined in ways beyond their control? In ways they might regret?
  While Ashton was partially lost in his thoughts, Skylar innocently picked a clean, dry towel close by, intending to give it to him. 
  "Here," she stretched her hand towards him with the towel. 
  "Thank you," He said in a voice that sounded more like a husky whisper, he was aware of the proximity between them now.
  When Skylar had bent slightly to give him the towel, a huge part of her cleavage got exposed to Ashton's hungry eyes and he had enjoyed a great view of them. 
 How nice would it be to touch those? He wondered.
  Then without a warning, Ashton's grip around the towel had suddenly tightened, he pulled at it and an unsuspecting Skylar had been forced into the pool, right in front of him.
  Ashton's green eyes, clouded by his lust and desire soon found hers and he held her gaze, intensely.
  His arm easily encircled around Skylar's tiny waist and he pulled her closer. So close that her boobs were only an inch away from his chest. "Care for a swim?" He whispered, lowering his face close to hers.
  Skylar was lost for words and felt entirely entranced in the moment. At this moment, one of her wildest imaginations was becoming a reality.
 But what if it wasn't right?
  "I am sorry, Sky." Ashton said, unable to help himself any longer.
 At this moment, all protocols and what ifs be truly damned... 
  "I can't help but want you and I know you can also feel the sensual tension between us." His hand tilted her face upwards, so that his lips were just few inches away from hers. "I really want you badly and I am certain you want me too." With that, he claimed her lips with his and kissed her gently, pausing briefly for her reaction. 
  Skylar thought she was dreaming and although the wetness and feel of their bodies against each other told her otherwise, she decided she would rather be in this moment with this man, than anywhere else, even if she had to pretend to be dreaming.
  And so she wrapped her hands around his neck, and kissed him back, deeply, pulling him even closer and allowing him dominate her mouth with his tongue. She savored the taste of his mouth and slowly captured this moment to save for life in her heart, as she easily claimed his mouth with hers.
  Her lips parted welcomingly for his tongue and she allowed herself to be in the present with him than anywhere else. 
  As their eagerness and need for each other skyrocketed, Skylar knew within her, that regret was a bill she might not escape from in the near future. 
  But till then, she wasn't going to grieve about that now. She would enjoy the present and the moment and allow the regret of the future remain with the future.
  This little world, created by her illusion or maybe, her decision, was perfect.
  And perfect would it remain in this moment...