Summary

A rich and powerful tycoon, Hizuri Kuon was considered ruthless in the business world and would do anything to get what he wants. But forcing himself on the beautiful and innocent Mogami Kyoko turned out to be his biggest mistake… or was it?


Prologue


She was simply dressed in a blouse and skirt but wherever she went, heads turned. She was beautiful, no question about that. Her long silky black hair swayed against the breeze, her dress despite being simple flowed over her curves. But it wasn't her beauty or figure that catches everyone's attention. There's just something about her, that innocent and refreshing air around her, that serene and cheerful smile that seemed to have enhanced her already lovely face.

"Thanks for the food. It's always delicious, Kyoko-chan" the customers said.

"Thank you. It's always my pleasure," a shy beautiful smile graced her face.

Kyoko Mogami, 21 years of age, and currently a chef and the restaurant owner of various quisine. It's already a year after, she became a pro chef and own a restaurant. And so far, things had been going well for her. She loved cooking and always had an idea for new dish. Though become a chef and owner can be difficult, she faced the challenge until she was able to get many customer.

A loud honk brought her back from her musings, and her golden brown eyes sparkled when she saw from the window the red car that park in front of the restaurant door. A raven-haired girl popped her head from the car's window and waved at her.

"Kyoko" she called.

Kotonami Kanae had always been her bestfriend since she could remember and that bond had grown even stronger over the years. Unlike her, she was rich, being the famous actress.

"Guess what? I get the role for a movie directed by Ogata Hiroaki! I'm so happy!" she exclaimed when she had settled herself beside Kyoko inside the restaurant. Kyoko could only watch in amusement as her friends recounted the events that happened at the audition for the movie. "And because of this, I'm treating you guys!" Kanae exclaimed excitedly. "We're going to America this weekend!"

Kyoko gasped, "But... Moko-san I have a cake order for this weekend..."

Kanae just rolled her eyes. "You've worked your ass too much. Just take a break for a few days. Besides, you're coming with us, and we're all girls."

"But..."

"No buts, Kyoko. You owe me one when you ditched me for important order," Kanae pointed out.

Kanae was always good with emotional blackmail. Kyoko just sighed knowing fully that she had already lost the battle.


Many considered him as a ruthless businessman, someone who was not to be messed with. At a young age, he was given the responsibility to handle the huge empire left by his father. He was a perfectionist, a cunning man who had experienced the worst when in comes to dealing with people. Despite the wealth of his family, he was trained hard in order to become a capable leader.

He was born to be a leader, and he was the type of person who could silence a room with a cold stare from his intense green eyes. His every walk, his every move exudes confidence and authority that even a person twice or thrice his age trembles at the thought of his wrath. He had the wealth, the power, not to mention he was even granted with a handsome face that makes girls swoon over him. But he never cared of any of them. What he wanted was the challenge in his work, the pride of winning against something or someone. When he wanted something, he will do everything to attain it. And it applied to everything, business, leisure, sports, and women.

Nothing is impossible for him. After all, he is Hizuri Kuon, the current CEO of the Hizuri Group of Companies.


"My feet are already killing me," Kyoko complained, reaching for a nearby bench and sat on it.

"Kyoko, we're leaving tomorrow and we haven't finished touring half of this mall!" Kanae exclaimed, her hands already full with shopping bags but that didn't seem to be an obstacle for her to continue.

Their friend Chiori just laughed. "Kanae-san, it's getting late and we have to go to that bar that Hikaru-san was telling us," she told her.

"Oh... I forgot about that one," Kanae said sheepishly, then shrugged her shoulders and announced, "Okay girls, just one more store and we're off."

Kyoko just groaned and followed her friends. Kanae made some special arrangements to have their purchases delivered to their hotel so that they could go directly to the bar. But because of the crowd, they were having trouble getting a taxi. So when one finally stopped, they all dashed towards it and quickly got in.

"Kyoko, are you okay?" Kanae asked, panting as she turned towards the backseat, then she froze. "Where's Kyoko?"

Chiori looked behind her but there was no sign of Kyoko. "Oh my god! We lost Kyoko!" Chiori gasped.

"Ladies, we need to go now. We're causing traffic here," the driver said impatiently.

"But our friend is not here!" Kanae wailed. Just then, her phone rang. "Kyoko!" she yelled at the phone. "Where are you?!"

"Calm down Kanae. You guys just dashed off and I wasn't able to catch up with you. I don't know where I am but I took a taxi. Just tell me where we're going and I'll meet you there."

"Miss, can we go now?" the driver asked again in irritation.

"Okay, okay, let's go," Kanae said to him; then she spoke again on the phone. "Kyoko, just tell the taxi driver to go to Black Diamond Bar & Restaurant. It's a popular bar so he won't miss it. Hello? Kyoko?" But the line was cut off.

"Kanae-san, did she hear where we're going?" Chiori asked worriedly.

"I guess so..." Kanae glanced at the phone. "If we won't see her there, we'll just go back to the hotel and wait for her. But I think Kyoko won't easily get lost. She knows how speak English fluently without accent".


Kyoko stared at her dead phone. "Of all the time to have my battery drained..." she muttered. The reception was quite bad and she didn't hear Kanae clearly.

"Miss, where are we going?" the taxi driver asked.

Kyoko winced as she tried to remember what Kanae said. "Uhm... do you know a popular bar called Diamond or something?"

"Ah yes... the one in the huge Hizuri Towers?" the driver asked.

'If they're not there, I could just go back directly to the hotel,' Kyoko thought. "Yeah... I guess."


Hizuri Kuon or Kuon as he was called by his friend was bored. The presentation made by the Nanokura Group on their business proposal was pathetic that he lost interest and walked out of the meeting, giving an excuse that he had another meeting to run into. He left his best friend and trusted manager Yashiro Yukihito to finish the meeting for him. Hizuri Towers was nearby so he decided to stop there and rest in his penthouse. But after an exhausting yet seemingly useless day, he had the urge to get a drink so he stopped at Diamond City, a high class bar that catered to the elite. He went inside and was ushered to an exclusive room for his use. He went there when he wanted to be alone and to think. One side of the wall was a mirror on the outside, but where he was, he could observe the happenings in the bar. Many of the people inside were known and famous people in America. In short, a bunch of the normal and boring people for him.

Suddenly, she appeared. She had caught his eye the moment she appeared from the entrance. She was dressed in less provocative clothes, completely different compared to the other women in the bar, but he couldn't help admire her lovely figure. The moment she had turned into his direction and caught sight of her face, he felt his breath stopped and desire filled him.

She walked towards the bar counter, seemingly lost, as she craned her neck as if looking for someone. She sat in one of the high stools and sighed in disappointment as she stared at her mobile phone which seemed to have drained its battery.

Wasting no time, Kuon walked outside and sat beside her. She only glanced a second at him, and dismissed him as she tried to work on trying to open her phone.

"Hi."

She glanced back, quite unsure if the greeting was addressed to her. She was even more beautiful up close, and his breath was caught as he gazed at her lovely golden brown eyes.

"Yes?" she asked politely in fluent english.

'She's American?' he wondered. If she was, then she may not be a full-bloodied one. "Do you need any help?" Kuon asked.

She gave him a forced smile but shook her head. "No it's okay. I guess I just have to find another way to contact my friends." She seemed uncomfortable at his stare that she turned her head away from him, obviously not interested in his advances.

Kuon couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. It was the first time a woman he was interested in gave him a set down.

"You want anything, young lady?" the bartender approached her and asked. He was quite old but there was kindness in his eyes that the girl gave him a sweet smile. "Yes, iced tea please," she said.

Not wanting to be ignored, Kuon tried to make a conversation. "You're in a bar and you want iced tea?" he asked in amusement.

Her golden brown eyes darkened as she glared at him. She was getting annoyed at him. "What I order is none of your business."

He chuckled. "Feisty, aren't you? I like that."

The girl frowned at him and focused her attention on her drink.

"My name's Hizuri Kuon."

He had never tried to start a conversation with a woman before unless it was business related, much more giving his name. Maybe he was expecting that she would jump into his arms as soon as she knew who he was. But that was far from what was happening.

She took some money from her bag and placed it beside her drink, then she stood up to leave. Kuon cursed inwardly, not knowing what he did wrong. He grabbed her arm to stop her, but instead he felt his heart thump wildly at the touch of her fair skin and those dazzling golden brown eyes glaring at him.

"Let me go," the girl said calmly.

"Look, I'm sorry if I said anything to offend you," he said sincerely, his eyes locked on hers.

Kyoko continued to glare at him although her heart was beating rapidly at his touch. She couldn't deny he was one of the most handsome men she had ever seen, and she couldn't seem to break the eye contact. He just had the most gorgeous set of green eyes. But her mind was telling her that this guy is dangerous. A hawk that was set on devouring his prey. A player.

"Why don't we start over?" he said as he released her, then lifted his hand. "I'm Kuon."

Kyoko stared at the hand. "Kyou," she simply stated as she accepted his hand.

'Kyou?,' he raised an eyebrow when hear her name. 'What a manly name for a feminine girl', a soft smile graced his lips as he thought of her name. 'It suited her, but why it feel incomplete?'. "A pleasure to meet you, Kyou," he whispered her name softly as he raised her hand to his lips.

Kyoko felt blood rushing to her face at the contact of his lips on her hand. She quickly drew them away. "I'm sorry, but I have to leave." But Kuon's hand caught her arm to stop her.

"Are you afraid of me, sweetheart?" he whispered softly, his voice was like a caress on her ear.

'Yes!' Kyoko wanted to shout at him but her pride won't let her. She couldn't understand herself, but she knew she was somewhat attracted to him. And it frightened her. "I'm not. Why should I?" she asked instead.

"Then, how about joining me for a drink?" he offered.


To be continued...


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Her eyelids fluttered open, but her vision was hazy. "W-what are you doing?" she whispered sleepily.

"Kissing you," Kuon replied in amusement.


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