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33. His Cruel Words

Author: Author Des
last update publish date: 2026-09-13 22:43:59

“Mr. Harrington.”

Emily couldn’t hide her smile as she looked at Alexander, who was still fast asleep. His hair was messy in every direction, and his breathing was heavy.

“Mr. Harrington,” Emily called again, this time shaking him gently.

Alexander stirred, then slowly woke up. He blinked several times before realizing that Emily was the one who had woken him. His eyes immediately scanned the room, searching for the person he had expected to see.

“I’m in charge this morning,” Emily informed him
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    “Mrs. Harrington, these are the transaction records you requested.”Catherine looked at the amount shown on the papers she had just received.Two transfers. £25,000 in total.“Both transfers were made to the business account of the brothel he visited. That’s quite a large amount for a one-night service.”A crooked smile appeared at the corner of Catherine’s lips.“Was she really that remarkable, Alexander?” she murmured before turning her attention to her associate. “Have you contacted the owner?”“Yes. I contacted her. However, she refused to say anything.”“Her loyalty is commendable. Alexander certainly didn’t waste his money.”“What should I do next?”“Just make sure Alexander’s visit to that place doesn’t become known to the media. As for the brothel owner, leave her to me.”“Yes, Ma’am. I’ll send her number to you,” the associate replied before leaving.Catherine stared straight ahead, beginning to connect all the information she had gathered.Alexander went to a brothel.A larg

  • After One Night    38. A Side He Never Knew

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  • After One Night    37. Wild Thoughts

    @alexander.harrington100 posts · 47 million followers · 0 following“He’s really not a social media person.”Daphne scrolled through Alexander’s Instagram page, looking at his posts. Every post was related to his career as an actor, from movie posters and award ceremonies to a few endorsements. There was absolutely nothing that showed his personal life.“So this is what Arthur meant by ‘exclusive’...”Daphne then started looking through the list of films Alexander had starred in. Among all the titles, one poster immediately caught her attention because it clearly featured Alexander alongside an actress. After reading the synopsis, she discovered that Alexander played a bodyguard whose mission was to protect the daughter of a wealthy conglomerate family.“Almost all of his movies are action films. This one looks more romantic.”Without thinking twice, Daphne chose the movie to watch before bed. At first, she planned to watch it on the TV, but changed her mind, thinking Emily might sud

  • After One Night    36. Rumors in the Mansion

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    The closer Daphne got to Alexander’s room, the more her courage seemed to fade. The memory of him pulling her closer, lowering her scarf, and kissing her came rushing back.What did that kiss actually mean?Daphne shook her head, trying to calm herself down. When she reached Alexander’s door, she took a deep breath before stepping inside.She only needed to act as though nothing had happened between them. Again.As soon as she opened the door, Daphne was greeted by the sight of Alexander’s broad, bare back. He was sitting with his back to the door, focused on his laptop at the desk. He was still wearing the dress trousers and formal shoes he had worn for his meeting earlier that afternoon.Daphne swore it was the most attractive sight she had ever seen on a man.“Close the door,” Alexander said, still focused on his laptop.Daphne did as he asked. Silence settled over the room for a moment. The dim lighting seemed almost too perfect for a romantic scene.“I’ll run you a warm bath,” Da

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