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42. Behind the Scenes

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The two of them froze in place.

“Daphne, fix the back of your uniform,” Katarina said.

Daphne instinctively checked the back of her uniform and and found that the fabric had indeed ridden up. She quickly smoothed it down. She wondered whether Katarina would tell Catherine about it.

“And… leave your hair down. Cover your neck,” Katarina continued.

The instruction made Alexander look at Katarina, as if silently asking for an explanation.

“There might be a mark there,” Katarina said calmly. “Your
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  • After One Night    44. The Sex Plan

    “It was just a kiss,” Daphne said, trying not to falter under his intense gaze. “Everyone does it for fun.”Alexander’s jaw tightened. “Really?”“Just forget about it. Don’t make a big deal out of it.”Instead of responding, Alexander walked toward the door and locked it. He then approached her and stopped behind her.“Since it was just for fun, let’s not make a big deal out of it, then,” Alexander said, brushing Daphne’s hair aside so it wouldn’t cover her back.Alexander’s words and actions made Daphne swallow hard. A moment later, Daphne closed her eyes and held her breath when she suddenly felt a small bite at her neck.The bite then moved to her ear, making Daphne squirm slightly in Alexander’s arms. His breath against her skin sent a shiver through her.“I didn’t know you were this naughty,” Alexander whispered near Daphne’s ear. “So you kissed me just for fun?”Unable to take it anymore as Alexander turned her own words against her, Daphne pulled away from his embrace and turne

  • After One Night    43. Too Late to Walk Away

    “You can breathe now,” Alexander said.Daphne, who had been standing tensely the entire time, glanced at him. She tried to relax, but she still couldn’t.“Come to my room,” Alexander said, reaching for her hand.The gesture immediately made Daphne pull away. “Mr. Harrington, someone might see us. So please…” she pleaded softly, keeping her gaze lowered.Hearing that, Alexander glanced around. Several maids were still clearing the table. He let out a quiet sigh before looking back at Daphne. “Go to my room,” he said, then walked ahead.Daphne followed behind him, keeping her distance. Her mind was still filled with what had just happened. The fact that Catherine was clearly suspicious frightened her. She couldn’t even imagine how she was going to face Katarina after this. She had been caught in such an embarrassing situation. What if the other maids found out too?“Can I just go back to my room now?” Daphne asked as she entered his room.“Lock the door.”“Mr. Harrington, please…”Daphn

  • After One Night    42. Behind the Scenes

    The two of them froze in place.“Daphne, fix the back of your uniform,” Katarina said.Daphne instinctively checked the back of her uniform and and found that the fabric had indeed ridden up. She quickly smoothed it down. She wondered whether Katarina would tell Catherine about it.“And… leave your hair down. Cover your neck,” Katarina continued.The instruction made Alexander look at Katarina, as if silently asking for an explanation.“There might be a mark there,” Katarina said calmly. “Your mother is always unpredictable.”Alexander had nothing to say to that. His gaze shifted to Daphne, who had just untied her hair. Without thinking, he stepped closer, intending to help arrange it.“Mr. Harrington,” Katarina called out just as Alexander was about to raise his hand. “Your lips.”Alexander immediately froze. His hand slowly dropped, and his fingertips instinctively touched his own lips.“The left corner,” Katarina said when Alexander wiped the wrong side.Alexander turned his head s

  • After One Night    41. Caught Kissing

    Daphne drew a breath. It seemed to catch in her chest before she finally let it out in one slow, heavy exhale. She slowly opened her eyes, only to find Alexander’s intense gaze waiting for her.“That... was just drunken talk,” Daphne said in a voice barely above a whisper.“You were drunk. I wasn’t.” Alexander paused for a moment before continuing. “So, I believe it’s time we settled our unfinished business.”Daphne could no longer think clearly. One thing was certain: she wanted that closeness to go further. Yet she was too embarrassed to admit what she wanted. Summoning the last of her courage, she opened her mouth.“What if I don’t want to?”Daphne’s reply made Alexander’s pupils dilate. In a fraction of a second, his hand reached for the nape of her neck. He tilted his head and kissed her on the lips.Daphne’s eyes closed immediately. Her fingers tightened around Alexander’s shoulders, as though her body hadn’t yet adjusted to the intensity. The kiss lasted only a moment, brief bu

  • After One Night    40. Halloween’s Unfinished Kiss

    “I’ll take my chances.”Daphne then reached for the electric razor and stood facing Alexander. Their height difference wasn’t too great; the top of Daphne’s head reached his nose. Even though she had stood close to him many times before, she still felt nervous.“Don’t you need shaving cream?”“No. It’s electric.”“Okay. So, where do I start?”“Anywhere you want.”“Maybe around your neck?”Alexander immediately tilted his head back, making it easier for Daphne to reach the area beneath his chin.There was a brief pause before Daphne finally brought the razor toward his neck, her movements hesitant and careful. Alexander, still tilting his head back, caught her hesitation in the mirror. He closed his eyes and smiled faintly.“You look like you’re going to war.”Daphne lowered the razor again just as it was about to touch his skin.“Because I’m trying not to hurt you,” she said in frustration. “Okay, okay. I’ll do it now,” she added, taking a breath to steady herself.Daphne’s right hand

  • After One Night    39. Clean Shave

    “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

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