《Gun To My Head, Stake To My Heart》8
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"Any new updates?" Matt asked through my computer screen.
"No. Sorry, sir." Matt waved off my apology. "Everything is squeaky clean, almost too clean. Except for some scientists using their gloves to touch their phones, nothing is out of the ordinary." I frustratingly said. "That's why I'm crossing out the small guys. If anything illegal is happening then it's at the top. The executives would have to be behind it."
"And how's Lara?" He hissed at her name. He really hated her for some unknown reason. Not sure what she did to him besides being a womanizer.
"She's not hiding anything from me. Legit, nothing. She openly discusses new formulations that should be confidential. She spares no secrets in my presence. She's like an open book." Matt sighed. "But, I don't trust her." That got his attention. "She's insanely smart and cunning. I know she's hiding stuff. She just wants to make herself appear innocent by making everything about the company seem transparent. She wants me to lower my guard around her."
"Then, maybe give her what she wants." I raised my brow at Matt. "Make her think that you gave up your search and are just going through the motions of your job. Let her think she won."
"She'll see that from a mile away, Matt." I sighed. "Like I said, she's incredibly smart. That move won't phase her." I breathed out. "She's the toughest target I've ever had!" I complained.
"Maybe you should give in to her." I stared at my boss in utter confusion. "Look, I know you have never had to resort to sleeping with a client, but we really need this." I sighed.
It was true. I'm supposed to be the best of the best. The best agent the CIA has. I've ALWAYS completed my missions, without having to sleep with my targets. It's something I've prided myself on and have received respect from my colleagues. They all wanted to know how I used my persuasion to acquire everything I needed without having to sell my body.
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"It's not something I'm opposed to doing, but she seems to be the type that wouldn't allow seduction to mess with her head. She'd be able to see straight through me." Matt nodded at my words.
"Break her." I raised a brow at him. "Make her fall for you and then extract the information." I furrowed my brows at him. Could I really do that? "I know you can do it. You've got this, Amelia." He warmly smiled.
I forced a smile back before shutting my computer. I let out a deep sigh as I flopped onto my back. How was I gonna go about this? It's not like she's a regular girl you can just woo. She's literally a billionaire and probably has a harem of girls waiting for her.
I can't believe I'm about to prostitute myself out. I rolled onto my stomach and grabbed my phone. I scrolled through my contacts until I landed on her name.
I got Lara's number when we went out to lunch one day. She had taken my phone and added her number in it. She claimed it was smart for her babysitter to have her on speed dial. I remember glaring at her smirking face.
I smiled as I recalled that memory. She had ordered a Long Island ice tea while I ate a sandwich. She really didn't eat while I really did eat. I couldn't help that I was hungry that day!
My fingers typed something, only for me to delete it a second later. Why am I overthinking this? Ugh! I quickly typed a response and sent it.
Still up for those drinks?
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A young kobold is tasked with tending to the spawn of a great mother dragon. With a slip of fate, and a wager by all the collective gods of luck, chance and folley; the two young creatures venture out into the world in search of slaves and a horde to call her own. Warning: Contains implied suggestive content and drug use. This is an unedited draft I am hosting here before sending off for editing and publishing.
8 195Event Horizon
Warning: the first blue box appears at chapter 24. David always lived his life, looking at the world through a film of grey. He knew he was dull, he knew he was worthless. And the world was too. His life ended in an instant, hit by a truck. Then he woke up again, and the System gave him a mission. Pretty standard isekai, so far. The only problem was that whenever he died, he respawned. After agony and pain, he would come back reforged. And so he died, again and again. And when he completed his mission, another one awaited. On and on. But his life had meaning now.
8 224My Sister The Villainess
Tell me, what does one do when they discover they were reincarnated into an Otome game as the villainess' playboy older brother? Of course I had always been aware of my situation as a reincarnated person, but it was only when my sister's engagement to the Crown Prince was announced that I finally encountered a piece of my first life after all these years. I thought, "Hey, this is exactly the same situation as that Otome game I was playing that day!" But wait. My sister becomes the evil, hated villainess whose fate doesn't ends well at all, you say? As if I'd allow that! The protagonist wants to steal your man and ruin you? Too arrogant! This daddy(brother) will mess her up good! I'll completely crush all the people that want to harm my precious, adorable little sister! Just fall in love with the Crown Prince and achieve your happiness, my sweet sister! This is such a story. ...Except my sister seems to be a blooming bro-con? And the heroine keeps looking at me funny... ********* If you guys like my story and want me to continue writing for a long, long time then feel free to donate, like, a dollar and help support my soda addiction. Or maybe I should stick with Agua de Sandia drinks. Y'all ever have one of those before? Basically watermelon juice with ice, sugar, and sometimes other flavorings. Fucking. Amazing. You should try it. Report back.
8 95A Royal Knight From Another World Got Reincarnated To Earth
Ragur, a Royal Knight from another world has passed away after defending his country against the demons. After waking up he found himself in a place where everything is white. There was a woman floating in the air who called herself a goddess. She promised Ragur that she'll reincarnate him to a place called Earth if he swears his loyalty to her. After the goddess reincarnated him to Earth, he woke up as a baby laying under a bridge. He stayed in the cold and starved there for hours till a girl came and took him to the orphanage she was raised in. When Ragur waked up again he found himself on a bed, with a girl laying next to the bed.
8 112GITA: The Hero Conspiracy
The world of Astria is filled with heroes summoned from different worlds. Powerful liches with godlike abilities, giant mechas with eager pilots and neon-samurais fight alongside to defend humanity’s last bastion from the corruption that destroyed the world. However, not all threats lurk outside the walls. Cut-throat politicians, crooked heroes and mysterious third-parties fight in the shadows to gain control over humanity. It was back then that they summoned another set of heroes. However, unbeknownst to anyone, this time they made a mistake. Because one of the heroes they summoned was a demon, a servant of absolute evil… = = = = = This novel was heavily inspired by works such as One Punch Man and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. If you’re looking for a novel with a unique premise and good story, I recommend you give this a try. = = = = = New chapters every Monday - Wednesday - Friday, with Saturday sometimes. Author's Note: The length of chapters double after Ch. 38. The Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/2bGcaxHtC7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacrishee.official/
8 161After Death
What comes after death? Only the dead know.He was a hero, an immortal protector. All his life he did his duty, keeping his people from harm as best as he could, until his untimely death. Death begets life, and life begets death. With his end came peace, but peace never lasts. There is something sinister awakening, and our immortal is given a new lease of life in the midst of it. Will he be able to uncover the truth - about life, about death, and about himself - through the turbulent times ahead?
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