The Threat

Inside the grand MAD Hall, the audience collectively held their breath while all the beauty contestants were presented. Everyone was excited, except Marvin Adams David, the rich and handsome CEO of MAD company, who remained frozen in his seat, watching the show with disinterest. Although he owned the show and everything around the MAD company, nothing seemed to excite him. He knew that the show would be another success. There was no challenge to the hurdle. 

Marvin was ready to leave the MAD Hall when suddenly, a mesmerizing beauty contestant walked to the stage, gliding softly. Each step of her long legs suddenly sent sudden jolts through Marvin Adams David's senses, igniting an unexpected magnetic attraction. The charm of bikini contestant number Five's body, her captivating presence and curves, injected an unexplainable thrill into Marvin's boring evening.

Just like everyone, Marvin found himself captivated by the unique aura surrounding contestant number Five. Unconsciously, his eyes followed her every enticing move. His cold eyes focused on her every sway. The woman awakened a new desire to possess in him. This contestant number Five, whose name was Susan Ana, was a woman he must own tonight. Turning to his assistant, he ordered.

"Bring that woman, number Five, to my party tonight. Let her choose from the most special collections." Marvin referred to the exclusive gown collection in their company that cost several digits.

Marvin, well-versed in gold diggers, watched number Five from afar, studying her every action. She was intelligent, articulate, and possessed a quiet confidence that intrigued him. However, when the prize of One Million was presented, Marvin sharply observed the obsession in her eyes to grab the money. She was no different from other gold-diggers. Marvin smirked, already imagining what to do with his new sexy plaything.

Unexpectedly, his new sexy plaything disappeared the next day, bringing with her the One Million. And her name was not really Susan Ana. The fake woman used an almost perfect disguise. Her true name was Suzy Song, the daughter of Marvin's Assistant Finance Manager who was imprisoned for embezzlement of MAD's funds.

Suzy underestimated Marvin's security network, and she was soon discovered. When caught by Marvin's men after her disappearance, she was ready to join her father inside the jail, but Marvin brought her somewhere. In an uncaring, cold voice, Suzy asked, "If you're not bringing me to the police, what will happen to me?"

"Didn't I already tell you before? I want you to be my woman."

Suzy gritted her teeth. She did not want to join Marvin's list of toys. "Why me? You're not short of women to warm your bed!" Suzy hid her panicking voice by biting her lips. Being constantly near this man was the most dangerous and degrading thing in her life. By "his woman," he meant his plaything.

"Why? Because I want a new game. And the money you took, consider it your advance payment." Marvin did not even hide his intention. His lustful eyes even lingered on her body, which sent a disgust to her stomach.

"Mr. Marvin Adams David. You might think the worst of me, but I will never be your woman."

"Never?" Marvin hissed. She spoke those words with such arrogance. Now Marvin understood why he couldn't forget this woman—because she had refused him, something no one had ever done. And he was challenged by her refusal. Had she played along with him, Suzy might have been dismissed like the rest of those clinging gold diggers. Knowing what to do now, there was one way to get rid of her—to make her yield to him and then discard her like trash.

"Yes, never!" A defiant look appeared in Suzy's gaze.

"Susan, or should I say.. Suzy..., I heard that your mother is still in a coma in the hospital," Marvin said in retaliation. After this revelation, he saw a sudden panic in her eyes, which was lost after a flicker. A hint of worry replaced the coldness in her gaze. Now Marvin finally found her weakness. He smirked.

"Why are you dragging my mother into this?" Suzy pretended not to care but Marvin, who was good at reading small actions, saw her slim fingers curling and uncurling.

"Well, I could remove all the medical support attached to her body. After all, the money you paid for her medical bills was stolen from my account by your father or stolen by you."

"My father never stole a cent from you," Suzy hissed, but deep inside, already felt deflated. Her father, Simon Song, who was the assistant finance manager of MAD, was put into prison by this man for alleged embezzlement. Suzy was still trying to trace the hacker who implicated her father, but it seemed the real culprit was elusive. Suzy believed that her father was innocent, but this CEO of MAD never gave him a fair trial. Hatred surged through her body.

"Really? Like father, like daughter. Both thieves. " Marvin mocked her. His eyes told her that he already found her guilty without fair trial.

"I swear, Mr. Marvin, not a cent was stolen from your money. The only reason I joined the contest was the hope that I would win the prize. My father did not steal any money from you." her lips quivered in an angry tone.

"Did not steal? All evidence pointed to your father. I doubt if he could ever be released there. And your mother too. Did not your father pay a large sum of money so that she would be acquitted from harming someone? She is the reason why you and your father connived to steal money from me, is not it? Do you think I would not find out how much deposit you put in her medical fees?" Marvin's accusations were heard by everyone around the MAD marketing office. Suzy was greatly humiliated beyond tolerance. Her father and mother were both implicated by him as bad people. Suzy felt guilty as her mother "harmed" her neighbor who tried to kidnap Suzy.

"My mother is innocent. Do not drag her."

"A family of thieves and liars. Do you know that I am one of the major stockholders in that hospital, and all I need to do is dial this phone, and your mother's support is gone."

Immediately, Suzy, who looked defiant, was on her knees. Her mother must be cured!

"Sir CEO Marvin Adams David., I beg you, I will confess to whatever crime you accused me of; please don't touch my mother. I admit, I pretended to be Susan Ana, and whatever wrong I have made, I will face them all."

Marvin watched her, tears streaming down her face as she extended both of her hands. Satisfied with her obedience, Marvin stated what he wanted.

"Suzy, I have no interest in your confession of guilt."

"What do I have to do, Sir? I will turn over myself voluntarily to the police! "

Marvin walked towards Suzy, closed the gap and whispered in her ears. "Don't play dumb, Suzy. You always knew I wanted your body, and in fact, you played well. Your mouth says you don't want me, but your legs open the instant I put my hands in between."

Suzy bent her head and did not reply, silently crying and hiding her tears. Suzy knew she was defeated. Whatever pride she had was gone. She already shamelessly slept with him and she could only blame herself.

"Stand up," Marvin ordered. Her kneeling like a distressed damsel irritated him. She was full of drama.

Suzy rose slowly, wiping her tears with the back of her hand, yet her eyes remained fixed on the floor, shoulders slumped.

"Well, Suzy, I am waiting for your answer," Marvin prompted.

She nodded and whispered, "Yes, Sir Marvin."

"What is 'Yes, Sir Marvin'?"

"Yes, I will be your woman," she conceded, her voice trembling, appearing as if she carried the weight of the world. But her mind was full of vengeance. She knew she had to be obedient by now. Someday, she will let him pay for all these humiliations.

Marvin's irritation resurfaced. Women threw themselves at him, and she acted as if agreeing would lead to her demise. "Say it with a happy face," Marvin ordered, annoyed by her expression. Was he an ugly monster? He was the catch of the universe.

"Yes, I will be your woman, for a price." Suzy then forced a smile, lips lifting like a clown while her eyes remained furiously red, hidden by her eyelids. Happiness felt elusive in this moment, but Suzy attempted to mask her true feelings. She knew what to do.

When Suzy raised her eyes after long minutes of silence, Marvin saw an obedient woman who was to his liking, a submissive plaything.