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**Elena POV**
I didn't want Maya or her daughter to get hurt because of me. I heard the call disconnect, and the moment it did, my breathing grew shallow and weak.
What if he really chose to ignore me this time because I'd turned down his offer?
If that happened, Maya and her daughter would be the ones to suffer because of me.
Why did misfortune alway
Chapter...**Elena POV**I didn't want Maya or her daughter to get hurt because of me. I heard the call disconnect, and the moment it did, my breathing grew shallow and weak.What if he really chose to ignore me this time because I'd turned down his offer?If that happened, Maya and her daughter would be the ones to suffer because of me.Why did misfortune always seem to find me?It felt as though I couldn't even make a single decision about my own life without something going wrong."All right, let's wait a few minutes."The man spoke casually as he walked over and sat down in one of the chairs scattered throughout the abandoned building."If he doesn't come for you, then you, your friend, and her daughter will all die.""Huh?"
Chapter ...**Elena POV**"Hah... Hah... Hah..."I clamped a trembling hand over my mouth, barely daring to breathe. Every passing second felt as though I were standing on the edge of a cliff, one wrong movement or a single sound enough to send me tumbling over the edge.With my hand pressed tightly against my lips, I held my breath and listened to the unmistakable sound of footsteps striking the pavement.Oh, no.My eyes widened as the shadows of several men crept closer. Fear coursed through my body so intensely that I felt as though I might pass out right there."Elena..."Then, suddenly, someone called my name.It was Killian.His voice echoed through the alley, and my eyes widened even further. I cautiously peeked through the gap between the large garbage carts and saw the men who had been searching for me pretending to be ordinary pedestrians, casually going about their business as though they had nothing to do with me.They clearly didn't want to attract attention."Elena..."
Chapter...Elena POVBefore I knew it, night had fallen.This time, I was wearing the uniform for the club's drink servers, a waitress-style outfit that showed far more skin than I was used to."Does this thing really have to show this much cleavage?" I tugged awkwardly at the neckline and glanced down at the tight skirt. "And this skirt is way too tight...""Hk!" I shifted uncomfortably."I can barely walk in this thing."I muttered under my breath while staring at myself in the mirror. I swallowed hard, feeling self-conscious about the way the uniform hugged my body. But then I remembered the money I'd received earlier that afternoon, and all my worries disappeared almost instantly.Ah, whatever, I was only working here.For money! For money, Elena!!
Chapter...THUMP. THUMP. THUMP.He said it so calmly, as though marriage were nothing more than a simple business arrangement. Then he continued, his piercing blue eyes fixed on me."I'll give you comfort, wealth, and everything you could ever want..." He tilted his head, a sharp smirk playing across his lips as though this entire situation were nothing more than a game to him. "Once you've given me a child, you'll be free, Elena. You can forget all of this and chase whatever dreams you have without having to worry about anything."A contract marriage?The thought made me feel so small.Tears slipped down my cheeks, and I had to steady my breathing just to force the words out.My voice trembled as I swallowed down all the pain I'd been carrying alone."M-Mr. Kingston... I know I'm poor, and I know I don't have anyone. But that doesn't mean you can trample all over my dignity whenever you please!" I swallowed hard and closed my eyes for a moment.It hurt!God, it hurt so badly!!It fe
Elena POV..."Mhm..." My body felt strangely warm, almost feverish.I didn't know why, but even in my sleep, I could feel it. I couldn't put the sensation into words. It was as though my body was craving something wicked... Something far too embarrassing to admit.My body felt hungry for touch. For intimacy. For sex!What the hell?I must have completely lost my mind. How could I feel something like this while I was asleep?Was this what people called a wet dream?Heh...!My hands clenched tightly, my chest rising and falling as..."Ah..." I finally woke when a strange pain spread across my neck.The ache came with an unfamiliar pleasure that made my entire body crave something I couldn't understand.Hah~The moment my eyes opened, my heart seemed to forget how to beat.My entire body went rigid... The strange mixture of pain and pleasure I'd been feeling suddenly became much more intense."Awake, little mate?" His deep whisper sent a shiver through me. His lips curled into a sharp,
Chapter 6...I found several men who looked to be in their thirties or older sitting with a group of gorgeous women dressed in revealing clothes."Finally! Our drinks are here!" The man who shouted was wearing a thick gold chain around his neck. Judging by the way the other serious-looking men in the room behaved around him, he was probably their boss."Good evening, ladies and gentlemen." My voice came out more nervous than I'd intended.I didn't even know if that was what I was supposed to say when delivering drinks, but all I knew was that I wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible."Please enjoy." I dipped my head politely and forced a professional smile onto my face. Then I turned around, ready to leave.But..."Hey, hey!" The man with the thick gold chain called out behind me."Not so fast, pretty blonde."I stopped."Come pour me a drink!"THUMP.My heart dropped straight into my stomach. My hands began to tremble, and my eyes widened as an inexplicable sense of dange







