Imperfect Intentions: A Diamond Magnate Novel (Beauty in Imperfection Book 1) by Charmaine Pauls

Author:Charmaine Pauls [Pauls, Charmaine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9782491833152
Published: 2022-05-23T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 20

Violet

How did the year turn so shitty so fast? It’s only February, and all my resolutions have already flown out the window. I was going to make a quota of sketches and earn the down-payment for those false passports from the contact Lucky gave me. Instead, I’m driving the man I’m supposed to marry to his house in Sandton in a brand-new car he bought for me. Instead of earning my freedom, the web is spinning tighter around me.

“Turn left here,” Leon says. “It’s the complex on the right.”

I park in front of an exclusive complex with five units. He unlocks the gate with his thumbprint on a keypad next to the entrance. A lane of Jacaranda trees run down the middle of the small but prestigious estate. The houses are architectural in style, spacious with lots of glass. Situated on a hill, the top floors of the units must have a great view. It looks expensive, a lot more than what he should be able to afford on his salary.

“The last unit,” he says, pointing toward the end of the lane.

Unlike the other houses, this one’s garden is hidden behind a high wall. Only the top of the ultra-modern house is visible. Leon obviously likes his privacy.

I pull up to the pedestrian gate, but I don’t cut the engine.

“Come inside,” he says, his voice husky as he leans over and brushes my hair behind my ear.

It’s a request, not a command, and there’s no mistaking his intention.

“No,” I say firmly. Not even under different circumstances. Men like Leon are trouble, and I prefer to stay far away from trouble. I have enough of it in my life as it is.

He doesn’t sulk or try to convince me. His smile is patient. “Another time.” He gets out and leans in the open door. “Give me a minute.”

“For what?”

“To get my bike. I’ll follow you home.”

“Why?” I ask with irritation.

“To make sure you get there safely.”

I suppress the urge to roll my eyes. “I’ve been driving around alone for years.”

“You’re not alone any longer.”

Not giving me time to argue, he closes the door and walks to the house. I’m tempted to drive off, but he’ll come after me. I’m not ready to face the consequences that will follow such an act of defiance so soon again.

He enters through the pedestrian gate and slams it close behind him. A moment later, the garage door on the side of the house lifts. The Aston Martin is parked inside. He exits on his bike, wearing a leather jacket and a helmet with a dark visor that obscures his expression, but I don’t need to see his face to read him. He’s vigilant, observant. He scans the street as he parks next to me, giving a nod to indicate that I can go.

Already, he’s taken over my life, telling me what to do and when to do it. I’ve never experienced true freedom. Before Leon, Gus made my decisions. The transition between the men has been smooth.

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