Все главы The Playboy Superstar Versus The CEO: Глава 1 - Глава 10

During a bright sunny weekend in California, from within an exclusive community of the rich and famous, a black Maybach was driving from one mansion to the next, covering over five kilometers in distance. The same vehicle made another two-minute drive from the g

 Cole Adams gave Joan Belle a taste of his profound brown-eyed gaze. He rested his arm on the chair while running his fingers through his hair. His focus remained at her grey eyes

Joan paled at the sight of Christopher kissing another woman, but just as she thought she would be faced with shame, coming up to see Christopher, Cole came to her rescue. Putting an arm around her shoulders, he said, “Joan, my room is right here! Where are you going?”

From the rooftop of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Joan and Cole sat in front of a round table, drinking and passing time. Joan practically objected to Cole's conclusion, throwing questions left and right. “What kind of excuse is that? Too good?” Joan challenged, raising her voice at Cole. She turned to look for the waiter, asking for more alcohol.

On a bright and sunny late morning, someone was still sleeping off the pang in her chest from inside her room. Curled under the sheets, Joan tried her best to think not of the sight of one Shantal Lin being kissed by Christopher. From her bedside table, her phone had been ringing nonstop, buzzing while left on vibrate mode. She had clients today. She knew, but she was not in the mood. Last night, she told her assistant to cancel all her appointments. She gave no valid excuse. "Urrgghhh!" She got up in anger. Joan grabbed her phone and answered, "What is it, Gina? I told you to cancel my appointments today!""Miss Joan, I'm very sorry, but a rising singer came in the shot today asking if you can her official stylist! It would be a good chance for you to shine!" Suggested her assistant, Gina. "Not that... you are not shinning. You are already... somewhat famous." After finishing college, Joan had pursued her great

"Joan, are you feeling better?" Joan Belle heard Christopher's voice on the other line.Right after Shantal left, she called him immediately. She had to. She had six missed calls from him last night, and it was not like Christopher to call him so many times.Heck! He rarely called her. "Yes, I'm fine now. Thank you for your concern," she said. "I'm sorry, I missed your party. I just - I just wanted to rest it out. Cole brought me home instead. I did not stay in his hotel room."'I could not stand the sight of you being with another woman. I just could not,' she spoke only in her mind while holding the phone up to her ears."I see. That's a relief," Christopher softly said. "I mean, that you are better."Her brows furrowed at his words, but just went on to ask, "Chris, you are dating Shantal Lin?"There was an odd silence on the other line before he said, "Yes. Yes, I am. In fact, I am meeting her today. Would you like to join us

Joan Belle's heart was racing. Again and again, she pursed her lips while sometimes taking deep breaths. "This is it, Joan. No turning back," she muttered to herself, seeing the buildings past her line of sight. Following Lina's advice, Joan rushed to the Hale Industries office, wanting to finally let out all her feelings to Christopher. Lina was right. She repeatedly reminded herself. She had loved Christopher for so long, but she never really told him. Even if she was being obvious, she could at least confess to him and get an answer. Yes or No! That was all she had to find out. It was Lina's driver who brought her to Hale Industries and the second she arrived; she asked to speak to their new CEO. Being a family friend of the Hales has its advantages. Joan was immediately directed to the CEO's office. Christopher's assistant was not there, but one other secretary recognized Joan

"Coming to you live at Park Central Los Angeles, this is ANN Afternoon with Carie, and today, we have a special guest!" Announced the show's host, Carie Umber. The forty-year-old host pushed her hair back, giving a sly smile in front of the crowd. "Guess who it is?"Screams could be heard from the audience. They came for the special episode of the famous afternoon talk show. "Ahhh! I love you, Cole!""Cole Adams!""Cole Adams!""Cole is the best!""Cole is so fucking sexy!""Calm down, girls! Calm down! Geez!" The host called the ladies' attention while grinning widely at the crowd. "I'll have him first before you do!""Ahhhh!""No! No, Carie! He is mine!"Clearly, the screams from the surrounding ladies outroared the teasing of Carie Umber. She could not help but chuckle at their reactions. It was challenging to tame the surrounding excitement, but with the help of the production c

"Come on, answer me! Cole! Where the heck are you?!" Joan was wailing from inside the taxi while holding up her phone. They had been going around in circles, without any specific direction. She had been texting and calling Cole for the past ten minutes, but to no avail. "Miss? Where are we headed?" The driver asked, looking at her from the rearview mirror. "Please, can you go around the block again? I'm still waiting for my friend to reply," she told with her eyes watering and her lips trembling. "Are you okay, miss?" The driver asked, worried for her state. Joan had been weeping the second she got in the car. Her earlier plan to confess to Christopher was a total fail. Worst, she heard him doing it with Shantal Lin!"I'm fine. Thank you. Please, just - just go around the block a few more times. I'll pay for every minute that I use up, anyway," she pleaded. A minute later, she finally received a rep

"What did you just do?" Monica Wells, Cole's manager, asked. "You practically hinted that you have a woman on the side, carrying her like a princess! Couldn't you just have waited until the crowd had dispersed?"Cole massaged the bridge of his nose before shaking his head. He said, "I couldn't. She looked so sad and in despair - ""I get that, but you might ruin your career because of this and all for what?" Monica let out a heavy sigh and said, "Anyway, we'll stick to the story of your friend being in need of help. You just need to be consistent with the interviews, okay?"Cole nodded before running his hand against his hair. "I'll have your car brought around the back of the tent for your convenience. Take her home and deal with whatever is her issue," said Monica before taking a leave. The two were in a serious conversation behind the show's temporary set. A tent was set up, meant as a changing area, and it was there where Cole hid J