Padgett Eve

We were currently sitting in the insanely huge living hall. Sebestian was sitting besides me with a possessive hold on my waist and I was uncomfortable and feeling a bit underdressed on seeing the person infront of me. Scarlett Rose.

Yes, Scarlett Rose, my husband's ex-fianceè with my husband's step-mother was sitting infront of me. She was wearing a pink, short dress which had a low neck, pushing her breasts up. I was also sitting there without any make-up but she had atleast a ton of make-up done. But it's not really my fault because no person applies make-up first thing in the morning. Exept Scarlett. To add up, she was sending me glares and her eyes often flickered to Sebestian's hand and how there was barely any distance between us. If glares could kill, I would be long dead.

"What are you here for?" Sebestian said breaking the odd silence. His cold voice just made me pray that this meeting wouldn't end in blood or on any bad terms.

Instead of giving an answer, Kylie, his step-mother, if I remember right just dug her hand in her purse to take out a newspaper and placed it on the table between us. And what I saw on the newspaper made my eyes wide and my breath was gone.

It was reported that Leonardo Knight, father of Sebestian Knight and former chairman of Knight Enterprises, was found dead on last Thursday. He was found badly injured in his car. The car was also bumped in with a pole, indicating he was met with a dangerous accident. He was badly injured and was already dead when the medical team reached the sight.

I was shocked to know that Sebestian's father died and he didn't even tell me or react in any way. The article said that he was found dead on last Thursday, it was the day we left for Paris. I looked over at Sebestian, expecting some shock or some softness, but there were no traces of these expressions I expected him to have. His face was still stuck on that cold look and the thing added was just a smirk.

I expected sorrow for losing his father but there was indeed happiness on his face. I think I expected too much, judging the relationship he showed with his father infront of me gave me a lot of explanation regarding his current reaction. But I didn't think that my expectations were so wrong, no matter how much he hated his father, I thought that there must have been some moments were he actually liked him.

"If you came here searching for condolence, then you surely have ample of time to waste, but I don't. I have a beautiful wife, I'd rather spend my time with instead of wasting it with you." He said as he kept the paper back on the table and leant back while his hand ran up and down on my arm. This was something I didn't expect from him. His father died, and he seemed really cool about it. While Scarlett on the other hand was clearly cursing me and might have killed me multiple times in her mind.

"You weren't at the funeral. Why?" His step-mother inquired.

"I don't owe you an explanation." Sebestian replied, caressing my waist.

"I'm your mother, Sebestian. You do owe me an explanation." She replied fuming.

"Shut your fucking mouth, Kylie. And leave." Sebestian said standing up with me ready to leave.

"Sebestian! We need to talk......please." His step-mother said furiously, probably because she had to request him.

"Fine.. But if it's not worth the time I'm wasting on you, you better prepare yourself for going to my father." He said making everybody visibly gulp. He wouldn't do that,right? But remembering the past days I can't really be sure.

"So, what is it?" Sebestian said clearly disinterested as he sat down with me. His step-mothermother had now joined Scarlett in throwing glares at me. And it all just made me feel uncomfortable.

"It's a family meeting so get out." His step-mother told me in a very harsh and hatred filled tone. I felt a bit bad because of not being 'family' but then a greater part was happy about being away from drama. I just mumbled 'sorry' and got up to leave, but unfortunately I wasn't so lucky to get things done my way. As soon as I got up I was pulled by Sebestian who placed me on his lap with a very firm grip. My right side was facing Sebestian's chest and my face was close to his.

"You better stay in your limits. That's my wife that you're talking to." Sebestian said angrily.

"But it's a family meeting." Scarlett whined.

Sebestian just scoffed and said, "Family?".... "C'mon Scarlett I thought you had enough brains to realise that neither of you are my family exept my wife. So you better not play that fucking family card on me." His voice was cold, but I was somewhere glad that Sebestian supporting me. He always does.

"Let's move on." Kylie interrupted, making a shock Scarlett come back to reality.

"As you know after your father's death, his shares in the company will be mine. So I want my share in the company which will probably make me a major share holder. And being a major share holder I want to divide the company." She said smirking.

"Bold of you to assume that father had any shares in my company." Sebestian replied.

"B-but your father had casinos and pubs. They come under my name." She said losing the smirk she had.

"See, I don't fucking care about what lies father has been feeding you or how high you are this morning because yes, father did own some casinos and pubs but he went bankrupt after leaving the company to my name and had to sell those casinos and pubs. They are all under my company now." He said making Kylie more pale than she already was.

"So now, take your little bitch friend with you and get the fuck out of my house." He said and got up to leave.

"How heartless can you be Sebestian? You left me for this little whore, you took something from your father which he valued the most, his company and you later killed him." Scarlett said clearly annoyed, but Sebestian just kept walking out while she kept shouting. What I couldn't ignore was that he killed his father. Was it true? Sebestian can't be that heartless to kill his own blood, right? If he did, then surely he wouldn't hesistate to kill me or my family.

Before I knew it we were in our bedroom and Sebestian was clearly angry, he was making some phone calls and shouting at people but it didn't really matter to me right now. My brain was so occupied with the things Scarlett said that I couldn't think of anything else.

"Hey, are you fine?" Sebestian said cupping my cheeks and tilting my face upwards so I could meet his. And he was asking me if I was fine. After killing people infront of me, forcing me, making me listen to all sorts of things about me, about us he was asking me if I was fine.

"Did... yo-u kill your.. father?" Were the only words which managed to escape from my throat. My teary eyes looked up at him only to see that he was just staring at me, I wanted him to deny that claim, tell me that he would never do that but his silence was making it worse, his silence was confirming the doubts that I had.

"I'll be in my study." Was all he said and turned around to leave but stopped when I replied back.

"You.. killed him..... you really did. Scarlett was right wasn't she? Y-you to-ok his company... and la-later k-killed him." He turned around and faced me with a blank face. I still hoped that he would deny but he didn't.

"H-how co-could you? You killed y-your own father. You-r own blood.... how can you be so heartless and r-ruthless to kill him." I said and by now I was shaking badly. I couldn't process that this man infront of me could kill.. not only other people but his own blood. Then I suddenly remembered. The man in Paris said something about him removing his father. Was he already aware of his father's death and that Sebestian was the one responsible for it?

"Th-that man you k-killed in Paris knew a-about your f-father." I gasped as I realised that everybody was aware of the fact that he killed his own father for God knows what and nobody stopped him.

A whimper left my mouth as Sebestian came towards me and pinned me to the wall, harshly. His eyes displayed that psychotic anger and his presence screamed nothing but danger.

"Fine, I killed my fucking father." He yelled at me making tears flow down my face, I lost the hope I had of all of this being a misunderstanding. I don't know why but I still held up that last hope if him having a good reason behind that but what reason can be so big that you are to kill your own blood?

"You want to know the truth. I took the fucking company he loved, I left him helpless and then I took the damn life out of his fucking body."

"You want me to let you in a secret.." he said as he moved his face close to my ear and I just closed my eyes preparing for the worst. "I fucking killed him with my own hands, and I watched the life drain out of his body with my own eyes and I don't regret it. Not even a bit." He said and kissed my earlobe making more tears fall down my face.

He was a sadist, he enjoyed killing, he killed him without any remorse. He stared at me for a few seconds and so did I. We were lost in each others eyes and I wondered how can a person be so heartless. I wondered of how he was able to live without the guilt of all the people that he killed.

He broke the eye contact by giving me a very forceful and harsh kiss on my lips. He left afterwards without saying any words and I rushed to the washroom where I felt myself throw up all the contents of my stomach. I was brushing my teeth while staring into my reflection. How could I stay with a person who doesn't hesistate to kill anyone? I know it won't be long before he got bored of me and decided to kill me. I just sighed holding my head, my head hurting and I wanted nothing more than to take a nap. I should probably eat but just the thought of food made me want to throw up again. I went out of the bathroom and just threw myself on the bed with one hand still clutching my head, it was my head is about to burst any second. After a few minutes I decided to give into my laziness and sleep.

I was awake when I felt Olga shaking my shoulder and continuously call my name.

"You should probably eat something dear." She said as she helped me get up. I just nodded and followed her to the dining hall where my lunch was waiting for me. I thought I would just throw up and won't be able to eat it but I ate the whole thing in minutes and was not at all feeling nauseous, I guess my sleep finally paid off. The whole day passed like this in a blur about me thinking and reading or simply sitting in the garden. It was 6 p.m. I personally didn't like the time as there is a possibility that Sebestian might come home early and I don't think I'm ready to face my killer of a husband.

I was in the bedroom reading this amazing book in my hands when the door harshly opened and a visibly tired and annoyed Sebestian came. His coat was in one of his hands and he held a bag in another, his hair were a mess. A mess which made him look more hot than he already was and his tie was loose. He was tired but still managed to look irresistibly hot and handsome while I was afraid of him but still managed to praise him and felt like attracted to him.

He came towards me and I just became scared all of a sudden. Was he going to kill me? This is how I would die, in his room? He noticed my scared state and just sighed.

"I'm not gonna hurt you. I can't do that." He said with his soft eyes the anger and coldness he showed when he walked away this morning didn't even have a trace. "Here change into these, we're hosting a dinner." He said and extended his uands which held the bag gesturing me to take it. I hesitantly did and walked to the bathroom away from him.

I opened the bag only to lay my eyes on a beautiful dress. It was a speghetti strapped silk dress which was white in colour and had a cowl neck. It had two slits, each extending from my upper thigh to the end of the dress. The end of the dress touched the ground, slightly, giving it a very classy look. It also had a low cut back giving it a beautiful finish. I tried on the dress and it was of the perfect fit. It gave a good enough view of my skin. I just straighten my hair and let it open, letting it reach my waist. I did put on make-up but the most subtle I could. It was just mascara and a perfect shade of lipstick which went well with my outfit. I looked at myself in the mirror before stepping out.

On exiting the bathroom I didn't spot Sebestian in the room, but shrugging his thoughts I made my way towards the closet where I could possibly find appropriate shoes to wear.

I entered the closet and saw Sebestian, he was putting on his tie. And I wouldn't dare to lie, he was looking dangerously handsome. There's this thing about Sebestian which always makes him look good but he still has that develish and dangerous aura of his which I believe makes him look more perfect than he already was. Realising of how long I have been staring at my devil for a husband, I looked down with blush creeping up my neck. I just walked towards the shoe section and picked up contrasting black heels to go with the dress. As soon as I turned, I was met with the irresistible icy-blue eyes and my chest collided with a very hard one making me gasp in shock and take a step back. Remembering of how mad I was at him and how much of a monster he was I just mumbled a sorry and walked past him, but can I ever win from him? Hell no.

As soon as I walked past him he grabbed my forearm and lulled me back now squeezing me between the closet wall and his as hard as a wall chest.

"You look extremely beautiful." He said tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear. I shivered at his touch, solely because of how murderous and lethal these hands could be for someone. I just looked everywhere expect his eyes, because I knew I'd lose myself once I gaze in them. I knew I'd fail to resist him.

"Stop ignoring me babygirl." He said gently grabbing my jaw and making me look at him. And he says I'm the one ignoring him after he left our conversation and didn't even bother to come to me all day.

"I'm not." I softly said, giving in and getting lost into those gorgeous orbs. I didn't even notice him leaning in until I felt his lips connect to mine. He was kind of hypnotising me with his existence itself. And something was seriously wring with me because I shouldn't have been thinking something good Sebestian Knight.

After a breath-taking kiss, Sebestian rested his forehead on mine and closed his eyes, while I was busy catching my breath he looked just fine, after a bit of silence he took my hand and asked, "Ready?" I just nodded my head, slightly thanking for the smudge-proof lipstick I had.

We were walking down stairs when we were met by Albert.

"Evening Master Knight." He said and slightly bowed while Sebestian just nodded.

"Most of thhe guest's have arrived." He said and started waling towards one of hallways, while me and Sebestian were behind him. He stopped when he came infront of a massive black double-door. He opned the door for me and Sebestian to enter and I couldn't help but feel more nervous on meeting this many people. The dinner was being hosted in the ballroom of Sebestian's mansion and the only familiar face I saw there was of Brad and Alan. The whole room was filled with men and beautifully dressed women. Some were looking at me in disgust, some were looking at me in anger and jealousy and some were paying more than required attention to Sebestian. These things were now quite usual for me since I'm woth Sebestian.

"You look beautiful, darling." Said a voice and it took me no longer to acknowledge that it belonged to Brad, but before I could reply Sebestian did.

"You bastard. How many times do I need to remind you that she's my wife?" Sebestian said clearly jealous while Brad was happy. Apparently, his main motive is to make Sebestian jealous which is kind of dangerous but he still enjoys it.

"I heard Kylie stopped by today." He said, taking a sip of his champagne, and making me remember all those awful things I learnt about Sebestian.

"You need to stop spying on my house." Sebestian replied seriously.

"I consider it mine as much as it's yours." He smiled.

"Then I suggest you re-consider."

"Onto more pressing matters. I might be staying over." Brad said, looking somewhere with a smirk. I followed his gaze and saw a women giving a seductive gaze and wearing a seductive dress. I realised what he meant and gasped. Sebestian seemed to already know it.

"No. I dare you to bring any kf your sluts to my house. If you do I'll fucking slaughter her." He said clearly angry and not fine with the idea of the womem being in his home.

"You can do that after I'm done with her." Bradly replied still eyeing that women.

"Stop it." Sebestian said sternly leaving no room for argument making Brad sigh and nod. Then Sebestian suddenly smirked saying, "I've found my guest." He possesively wrapoed his arm around my waist and walked toward a couple.

"Mr. Blake" Sebestian said when we came near them and it took me no longer to realise who they were. Colton's parents. At that moment I wanted nothing more than the ground to open wide and swallow me. I looked at Sebestian in utter shock while he glanced at Mr and Mrs. Blake who threw me a disgusting look.

"Mr. Knight." Colton's dad said taking his gaze off me while his mother didn't.

"I suggest you stop eyeing my wife, Mrs. Blake. You're making her uncomfortable." Sebestian said finally acknowledging my inconvenience while Colton's mother tore her gaze from me and now focused on Sebestian.

"I apologise, Mr. Knight, but I was just wondering how some people-"

"Let's discuss business, shall we?" Mr. Blake said, cutting his wife's sentence.

"Well before business. Let me ask you, how's your son? I heard he got shot." Sebestian said smirking. He was aware of the whole situation but he still poked them.

"He's fine, Mr. Knight." Was all that Mr. Blake muttered. Sebestian smirked, he knew what he was doing, he was testing their patience.

"We believe that you got the copy of the deal we hope to make with your company." Mr. Blake said, eager to know about the deal.

"I did, but I refuse to make a deal with your company." Sebestian said, taking a sip of his champagne, while I was busy looking everywhere except Mrs. Blake's loathe filled gaze. Geez, I swear, if it wasn't for Sebestian standing besides me and holding me in his iron grip, this women would have slaughtered me by now.

Mr. Blake was dissapointed and shocked on listening Sebestian's straight forward and rude refusal.

"I believe that this decision wasn't made because of the personal clashes between our families." Mr. Blake said.

"Of course not. However, this decision surely was made on seeing the current condition of your company. Your share prices are falling low, and so is your market name. I reckon that it wouldn't be long before your comapny goes bankrupt. I wouldn't really enjoy doing business with your dying comapany." Sebestian said harshly and I was shocmed but manages to contain my expression. Father said that they were investing in his comapany, how can they do that when they were facing bankruptcy. Mr. Blake was equally or saying more would do justice, shocked. Seeing the news wasn't in the papers yet, I reckon this was to remain a secret.