The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 406

The room was dimly lit as Piper Brooks lay on her stomach across the bed, her phone propped up against a pillow. Her fingers flew rapidly across the screen, her mouth moving in a continuous stream of instructions.

"Serena, go left! Left! There's someone in those bushes!"

Serena's voice echoed through her earpiece. "I know, I know! Ugh, I died..."

Piper rolled her eyes.

"You're terrible at this."

"I'm not like you, playing games all day," Serena grumbled, before abruptly shifting gears. "Hey Piper, want to hang out tomorrow? We're heading back to the States the day after."

Piper paused for a moment.

"That fast?"

"Yeah, vacation's almost over," Serena said. "A bunch of us are getting together—Leo, Quinn, Rainie, and a few others. Come out for one last party."

Piper thought about it.

She had met the girls in the group at dinner last time and got along with them well enough. As for those two guys... she definitely noticed the way they looked at her. But she had seen that kind of gaze plenty of times over the years. Knowing she had Christian's backing, she was used to all sorts of people fawning over her. She knew how to handle herself; nothing would happen.

"Alright," she agreed. "What time?"

"Let's say ten. Not too early, so we can sleep in."

"Sounds good."

The game ended, and everyone started logging off one by one.

Serena's voice came through the earpiece. "I'm going to sleep now. See you tomorrow."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow."

Piper ended the voice call, tossed her phone aside, and rolled over to stare at the ceiling.

She had to deal with that crowd tomorrow.

Annoying.

But she didn't really care.

She let out a yawn, turned off the light, and went to sleep.

In another room, the lighting was warm and suggestive.

Serena had just ended the call when a warm body pressed up against her from behind.

Leo wrapped his arms around her waist, his hands roaming over her inappropriately. His lips brushed against her earlobe, his breath hot.

"Baby," his voice was low and laced with a smirk. "You're so obedient."

Serena turned her head and let him kiss her.

Leo's hands grew bolder as he pushed her down onto the bed. Serena shoved at him weakly, her voice muffled. "Stop it... I just finished playing..."

"Forget the game," Leo pressed closer. "You got her to come out. I need to reward you properly."

Serena was breathless from his kisses. She tried pushing him away a few more times, but eventually just gave in.

The bedside lamp was knocked over, flickering once before plunging the room into darkness.