Alrik had been so close to bursting into the house from where he was spying on the conversation. He watched them all try to ignore her at first, then moving to insults. He expected them to be in disbelief when she told them she was able to get a partnership offer in such a short time, but he never expected them to be so dismissive. But he was glad that he hadn't rushed in to yell at them on her behalf. She might have felt embarrassed, or hurt that he didn't trust her enough to handle something so simple on her own. He had just been worried, and for good reason.
But it turned out that his worry was for nothing. Hearing her snap at them, and finally stop wanting their acceptance was a beautiful thing. They deserved worse, and he would be their retribution. He had the first steps of his revenge carefully planned out, but it had also been nagging him that Eliza might not want him to take revenge on them, because at the end of the day, they were still her family. It was one of the few things he had thought of late at night, while he was still plotting.
Questions like, What if Eliza hates him later on for ruining her family as he eventually planned to?
What if she became resentful that he ruined her relationship with them completely with the revenge plans?
And if she asked him to step back, forgive them, and forget his revenge, would he be willing to do that for her sake?
But it seemed like his whole dilemma had been for nothing. She was washing her hands off them, so he was free to ruin them as much as he pleased without feeling guilty. She would understand his motivations for revenge. When he was done with them, then he would face his own family.
He left before she did, rushing back to their room to sit and wait for her, pretending like he hadn't followed her to the main house.
"How was it?" He asked with a somber expression, even though he was bursting with joy inside him because she put them all in their place.
"I saw you, Alrik. You followed me, and I'm sure you heard everything that happened. You also have a small smirk on your face, even though you're trying hard to contain it." She said and he chuckled.
"Busted. I hope you're not pissed that I followed you. I promise, it's not because I don't think you need back up or something. I don't doubt that you can handle your family, but…"
"It's okay. I'm not pissed. I suspected you'd follow me despite me asking you to stay. And yes, I know you don't doubt my ability. No one in this world believes in me more than you do. You were just worried because you care about me." She smiled, and straddled him.
"It was hot though, I won't lie. Watching you tear them all a new one, and the silence as they all listened to you. It was like they never expected you to talk back. That's insulting on another level. They assumed you would always take their mistreatment without complaints."
"That part isn't their fault, it's mine. They assumed so, because before now, I never challenged them, or tried to protest their maltreatment. I was too worried they would throw us out. But now, I don't care because I have you. And I trust that you'll get us out of here soon enough."
She kissed him slow and deep, moaning into his mouth, while rocking her hips.
"Did yelling at your family make you horny, wife?" He asked against her lips.
"No. I just have a really sexy man that I've missed for so long. We have a lot of time to make up for. We didn't even get a proper wedding night. I feel so cheated. Make love to me, husband."
"When you say it like that, I'm helpless to resist you, And don't worry, we'll have a proper honeymoon when this is all settled. Any country of your choice, maybe more than one. I'd like to kiss every inch of your body on a beach with a beautiful sunset, nice and slow till you're begging for more." He sucked on her neck, and she moaned.
"Yes. More."
"Or would you prefer to be bent over a balcony at a penthouse, watching the sunrise while I fuck you hard and deep?" He asked as he pulled down her dress straps, and fondled her aching breasts.
"Alrik, I…"
"I've got you, love. I'm here to take care of this greedy body that has missed my touch." He sucked on her nipples, while he reached under the hem of her dress.
She shivered as he played with her clit, grabbing on to his hair, and shoulder to keep herself steady.
"Fuck, you're so wet for me. So responsive. Can you feel how hard I am for you? Will you take all of me like a good girl?"
"Yes, please. I need you."
He stood and walked her to the bed.
Later that night, while she was asleep, he stepped out of their room to make a call.
"Gaya, who will be at the meeting tomorrow?"
"I will be there, and so will Bruno and Ren?. I wanted us to handle it personally since you specifically requested this partnership." She replied.
"That's good, though I'm sure they'll all be surprised to see three of the company's top executives at a partnership meeting." He chuckled. "The CEO will also be there, but they won't know that."
"You're coming to the meeting?" She asked with a hint of excitement in her voice. She and the rest of his inner circle hadn't seen him since he disappeared from camp several months ago.
"If the others hear this, they will all want to attend the meeting."
"No, just you three is okay." He replied. "Initially, I didn't plan to show up at the meeting, since I already sent you all the terms you were to propose to them, and who the benefactor should be. But there's a slight change in plans that requires me to be there, but you all have to pretend like you don't know me tomorrow. It's not time to reveal my identity yet."
"As you wish, boss."
"And my new place? What's the status update?"
"I've bought a new house according to your specifications, and now we're working on fortifying the place, and setting up a safe room, also screening guards for security. It should be ready in a day or two, which is still within the one week deadline I set."
"Good. Speed it up if possible. I have a feeling I might need to move in sooner than expected. Remember, tomorrow, I don't know you. Have a nice night, and I apologise for waking you up from sleep." He said, and it was her turn to chuckle.
"I'm available to you at any hour of day, or night. We all are. Good night, stranger."
As the call was disconnected, she began to wonder what Alrik could possibly be planning. Why was he so interested in this Pratt family?