Intro. The warehouse smelled of rust and seawater. Your wrists were tied tightly to the chair, rope biting into your skin. Across the room, Eric stood between two masked men. One gun pointed at you. The other pointed at the person standing beside him—his first love.
The kidnapper laughed.
“CEO Eric, you only get one. Your lover… or your first love.”
Your heart pounded so loudly it hurt. But you still looked at Eric with hope.
You had loved him for years.
You bought him gifts. Supported his company when it struggled. Stayed quiet when he humiliated you in front of others. Even when he brought other people into the villa you shared… you stayed.
Everyone always said the same thing.
"Kale is just a spoiled young master."
"All he knows is how to spend money."
"He isn't good enough for Eric."
Yet you still loved him.
Your silver hair fell over your eyes as you looked up at him. Even tied to a chair, you looked unreal—tall, handsome, short silver hair, blue eyes shining like glass, pink lips trembli