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“Good.” I smirk, using the tulle of her dress to wipe clean the tip of my dick.

I press the intercom and ask my driver to drop Eva off first. I'm done with tonight's lesson. A pissed-off Vasilisa follows suit and cleans my cum from her leg with her dress. She looks absolutely murderous, but tonight’s humiliation and degradation couldn’t have gone any better if I tried. She can keep lying to herself if she wishes. And to think, tonight’s punishment doesn’t even register on the scale of the shite I have planned for her.

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Vasilisa

Ican’t believe I actually fucking begged Kai to fuck me last night … again. Especially after he made me watch that French chick throw herself at him all night. I blame Viktor. I wasn’t expecting us to run into him or the feelings he still evokes within me. His rejection came surging back like a damn tsunami, and I needed to take some of my power back— I needed to prove to myself that I could be spontaneous and free like that Eva bimbo. I wanted to feel desired, even if only for a short limo ride. Kai used my desperation against me, making me feel like an even bigger fool than Viktor. He set out to prove that I get off on humiliation and pain. Two can play that game. He needs to remember that I’m not some ugly duckling. I may not hold a candle to his French Barbie, but I can get the attention of men … well, some men, as long as they’re not Viktor. My father has betrothed me to the worst jackass ever. Aside from his butler, there isn’t any male staff here, so his security team will have to do. Samuel is twice my age, so I doubt Kai would buy that I’m actually interested in him. The hotness of his men, though, is a different story. One of the guys gets to play my babysitter today. Kai wants to play games … so let the games begin!

Kai has stopped mandating that I be locked in my room, but today I’ve been let out of the house to spend time in the gardens—with supervision that is. I’m unsure if it’s a one-time thing after last night’s showdown, so I try to soak up as much of the sun's rays as possible. I just finished breakfast on the terrace, but the security guy standing about ten feet from me has yet to take his eyes off me. It may be just part of his job to ensure I don’t try to escape, but there is a hint of something else too in the depths of his emerald eyes … attraction maybe?

“Hi there,” I say, turning in my chair and flashing him a flirtatious smile. “What's your name?”

“Uh, my name is Liam,” he says, clearly caught off guard by my sudden attention.

“I'm Vasilisa,” I reply, as I stand and venture a little closer. “Do you mind if I ask you something personal?”

“Uh, I guess not,” he says, looking a little uncomfortable.

“Are you single?” I ask, twirling a loose strand of hair around my finger.

Liam chuckles nervously. “No, I'm afraid not. I have a girlfriend.”

“Oh, that's a shame,” I say, pouting a little. “I was hoping to get to know you better.”

Liam shifts his weight from one foot to the other. “I'm flattered, Vasilisa, but I really shouldn't be talking with you. I'm here to do a job.”

“I understand,” I say, still smiling at him. “I won't keep you from your duties any longer. But just so you know, I think you're a very attractive man.”

He calls another one of the security guys over his walkie-talkie, saying something about needing a break, but I think he wants to get away from me. I feel a little bit pleased with myself. I know that he will report back to Kai about our conversation, and I hope it makes him furious. I want Kai to feel exactly as I had last night.

The next security guy comes out to replace Liam, and I’m not at all disappointed. Liam was cute in a dorky not really my type kind of a way, but this guy I’m sure has melted more than a few panties. Tall and commanding, he stands with a confidence that would captivate anyone. His fiery-red hair cascades in messy waves to his shoulders, framing his chiseled face and drawing attention to his sexy blue eyes. I decide to give my flirtation a shot with him to see if I could get a bit further with him, unlike Liam. I start the conversation the same as I had with Liam, and he tells me that his name is Shane. He doesn’t have a girlfriend.

“Nice to meet you, Shane,” I say, smiling at him. “How's it going?”

He nods curtly. “It's going fine, thank you for asking.”

I can’t stop staring at him. His Irish heritage is evident in his fair skin, which contrasts beautifully with his fiery hair. His freckles, scattered across his face, only enhance his rugged appeal, adding an element of playfulness to his otherwise striking presence. When he speaks, his voice carries a rich, melodic tone, tinged with a soft Irish lilt that leaves me hanging on every word.

“I was wondering if you could do me a favor,” I say, stepping closer to him. “I’ve been held up in my room for a while. This is my first time getting a glimpse of the estate grounds. I was hoping you could show me around.”

He looks at me skeptically. “I'm not sure that's a good idea, Vasilisa. Kai wouldn't like it if he found out I was neglecting my duties.”

“Oh, come on,” I say, leaning in a little closer. “It'll just be a quick walk. And I promise I won't tell anyone.”

He hesitates for a moment, but then he nods. “All right, let's go.”

As we walk around the grounds, I continue to flirt with him shamelessly. He's more responsive than Liam was, and I can tell that he's starting to enjoy our conversation. But just as I'm starting to feel like I'm making progress, Kai appears out of nowhere. He's clearly angry, and I have to rein in the smile that threatens to form on my lips.

“What the hell is going on here?” Kai questions, glaring at me.

“I was just showing Vasilisa around the grounds,” Shane says, trying to smooth things over.

“That's not your job,” Kai snaps. “Your job is to protect this estate and follow orders, not to play tour guide to Vasilisa.”

“I'm sorry,” I say, feigning innocence. “I just wanted to see the rest of the property.”

The banter between Shane and I has been harmless thus far, but if his wrinkled brows are anything to go by, Kai is not buying it.Good. I was enjoying the attention.

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