THE CEO'S VICIOUS LOVER

Mixed feeling

Temporarily shutting her eyes, she shook her head from side to side, causing the wavy hair to flutter freely before cascading down her shoulders. She batted her long beautiful lashes severally as she opened her sensational hazel eyes. She gently licked her full and sumptuous lips. Then she softly bit down her bottom lips causing Dex to drool over her like a dog in heat. Her Olive skin tone complimented the golden highlight of her natural brunette wavy hair.

"Close your mouth, pretty boy," she smirked devilishly as she lifted a finger and shut Dex's open mouth. "You don't want the night flies to camp in them, do you?" She giggled and walked away from him.

Dex stood transfixed on a spot for ten seconds before he got back his senses. He shook his head to cast out the hypnotic spell that Phoenix placed on him before turning around to face her.

She turned her head slightly backward and gave him a lopsided grin. "You're making this too easy for me, please lead the way."

Dex eyes sparkled as he smiled and walked up to her. "Did you just say, please. I think I must be dreaming!" He teased. "This is the first kind word you've said to me all night. And I pray you use more of such words."

"In your dreams!" Phoenix scoffed and nudged him to lead the way. "Do you live alone or is there someone I should be worried about," she quizzed as she quickly scanned her environment.

"I'm live alone for now except for the mansion staff. I'm also single and available, if you'll have me." He winked at her.

"Keep dreaming!" She sneered.

Max, the mansion butler was surprised to see his boss with a beautiful lady when he opened the door. He smiled and stepped aside, welcoming them politely.

Phoenix admired the matured but humble and professionally dressed butler. His neatly trimmed and styled gray hair reminded her of her sweet nanny, years back.

A sad thought crossed her mind as she remembered her nanny's horrific screaming voice the day the assassins came for her. It had been just a week of mourning her parent's death. Years later, when she sought out her nanny in disguise, she discovered that her nanny died a month after her disappearance due to heartbreak. This enraged her so much that she went on a killing spree until her blood thirst was satisfied.

"Phoenix, welcome to my humble home," Dex smiled.

"Hmm... Humble you say!" Her temporal sadness disappeared as her eyes glimmered with admiration. She genuinely complemented the tastefully and luxuriously decorated interior.

The mansion living room was elegantly decorated and furnished with customized, rare, and magnificent art wares. An elaborate crown ceiling - where a huge crystal chandelier holding many shimmering lights hung distinctively.

The mansion was also equipped with many bedrooms, a lounge, an internal and external swimming pool, an exquisite dining section, and a captivating view through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

"So you live alone in this huge mansion and in such a lonely area?" Phoenix grinned as she mentally pictured her three days of extensive exploration of the mansion. "Don't you get lonely?"

"Yes, I live alone." Dex walked up to her and stood behind her. "However, since you are here, I would appreciate it, if you make it your second home."

"What a generous and delicious offer." Phoenix turned around to face him. "You never cease to amaze me, pretty boy." She stroked his chin softly. "I will keep that offer of yours in mind. Why don't you be a good boy..." She leaned closer to Dex, brushing her lips delicately on his ears, "...and show me to my room. I need to take my rest now. Except, you intend to give me a body massage." She trailed her fingers sensationally from his chin to his neck, and down his softly thumping chest, stopping a few inches below his abs.

Dex could feel his heartbeat increase as heat curled up his spine. Phoenix was tormenting him and she was enjoying it so well. He felt helpless at her charm and fascinated at her beauty. Before she could go any lower below his abs, he caught her hand and place it gently on his shoulder. "If a massage will make you feel relaxed, then I offer you my expertise." He closed up the little space between them. "You're one incredible beauty and all my crazy mind can think of right now is kissing you."

Phoenix felt a peaceful warmth creep into her heart at his gentle touch. She couldn't remember the last time she felt this way.

Ever since her parent's death and attempted assassination on her life, Phoenix had gone through horrific ordeals of being assaulted by men. Her body had only been a tool for their pleasure. They took great satisfaction in ravishing her when she was just a naive helpless teenager, looking for redemption. Her alluring body had been one of the reasons that kept her alive.

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Phoenix's memory flashback to when she was just fifteen years old before she met her teacher and savior, Master Lin. She had just been bought over by a top mafia warlord. He kept her prisoner in his magnificent fortress and used her to tame his monstrous s****l appetite. For three traumatic months, she was used and abused until she felt nothing for the opposite s*x. During those three months, there were times, when she wished for death. She felt no purpose in staying alive since the world was against her.

Fortune shone on her path the day her mafia warlord captor crossed paths with a fierce underworld gang. Everyone in the fortress was mercilessly wiped out except for her. Even though she begged for death, she was given life. She was brought over to master Lin; who took her in as a daughter and help mend her broken spirit. He gave her a new identity and trained her in the art of harnessing her inner strength through martial arts.

After spending two solid years with master Lin, Phoenix was enlisted into the Atricon gang. This gang became her new family and with their help, she sought revenge on all those who used and abuse her while she was seeking help.

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Phoenix stared into Dex lustfully beaming eyes and her countenance suddenly changed. Her eyes turned frosty as she imagine Dex as one of the men in her past horrific life that abused her. She swiftly grab the collar of his shirt and started choking him. "Don't tempt me! I might kill you earlier than expected." She released him from her grip and shoved him aside. "Take me to my room, now!" She commanded him in an irritated tone.

Dex was weakened by her sudden coldness. It was as though something was eating her up within. One minute she was smiling and the next, she turns into a terrifying beast. He adjusted the collar of his shirt and cleared his voice. "Max," he called out in a deep voice.

Max, who was a room away, briskly stepped into the sitting room. "Yes, Mr. Dex," he bowed politely.

"Take the gorgeous lady to one of my best rooms and ensure she is comfortable," Dex ordered in a rather harsh tone.

"You don't have to be mean to him, Dex." Phoenix gave him a disapproving glare. "If you feel riled up, channel your frustrations appropriately. You asked for this, remember." She smirked and walked over to an alarmed Max. Her demeanor swiftly change again like a chameleon. "Max, thanks for your warm hospitality," she softly took Max's trembling hands. "Please, forgive your boss for his arrogant behavior. I promise you, he would never behave in that manner again towards you for as long as I'm around." She slightly turned her attention to a puzzled Dex.

"I... I... I... I'm..." Max's face turned white as a sheet. He was so terrified at the elegant lady's insolence to their most feared and unforgiving boss.

Max was stunned by the way Dex was allowing the lady to talk to him like a nobody. Dex wasn't the type to frolic with the lady folk. He wasn't the type to allow people to disrespect him. Obviously, this lady has no idea who she is dealing with.

Max looked pleadingly in Dex's direction. He feared that he might suffer the consequences of her misbehavior.