Chapter 14: She Had Better Not Like Him

In the quiet hours of the early morning, the entire house was still except for Chloe Sweetie down on the lower floor, jumping rhythmically between the sofa and the dining table like a wild partygoer.

The master bedroom door on the second floor pushed open no

Chapter 15: Morning After the Deal

The next morning, Chloe opened her eyes. Accustomed to the dim darkness in the morning, she reached for her phone to check the time. It was eleven o'clock, and her empty stomach was staging a rebellion. She wanted to get out of bed, but with the slightest movement

Chapter 16: Where Does It Hurt?

Sebastian didn't mind Chloe's cold reception. He went upstairs on his own, changing into clothing and glasses that were starkly different from those of that other man before coming back down.

No one was surprised that Alexander had returned so early today. The kitch