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Beneath The Facade Chapter Thirty One
Hermione I stare at my reflection in the mirror and grimace. My hair's a mess, and I try to tame it with my fingers, but it's no use. I grab my comb and work it through my tangles until my hair's smooth. My scalp burns, but I'm glad for the distraction from thoughts of Aiden. My skin still tingles from his touch."I hate him," I mutter, scowling at myself. I remember how I looked after he left – a total mess. How could he find me charming like that? I snort, thinking guys like him would chase any woman who'd give them the time of day.I try to focus on work, but Aiden's calls and texts keep haunting me. I ignore them, determined to shake him off. Still, my heart skips a beat when I see his name on my phone. He's switched to texts since I've been ignoring his calls."I know this is your contact. I confirmed it," he says. I almost laugh at that. A small smile creeps onto my lips, but I quickly wipe it away. "You promised you forgave me," he writes. Yeah, I did. But that doesn't mea
Beneath The Facade Chapter Thirty
Hermione My mouth hangs open in disbelief at Aiden's outburst. A rollercoaster of emotion explodes within me, but I hold back from pushing against him. Every part of me aches with pain and need. I flinch when I notice that my hands are on his muscled thighs, the unmistakable bulge of his desire pushing against my backside. I try to get up, but pain shoots through my knee, straight to my buttocks, and I wince. I clench my teeth against the pain. It feels like my tendons are being ripped. I'm furious with Aiden. How dare he come back here and make me feel like a fool again? The pain intensifies, and I whimper. I try to lift my leg, but every move feels like pins and needles pricking that part of my skin. Left with no choice, I allow Aiden to lift me from the ground toward the cushion. "Call an ambulance," I instruct him, not trusting him not to cause further damage as he tries to inspect my injury. He ignores me. Without warning, he grips my hurting leg, and I scream. Blinding
Beneath The Facade Chapter Twenty Eight
Hermione Although I'd rather not ride back home with Aiden, I'm compelled to step into the limousine as the driver holds the door open for me. The sun has dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the sky. However, the clouds gathering in the distance hint at an impending rain, and I don't want to risk getting soaked while waiting for an Uber. Aiden slides in beside me, and Kash starts the car, navigating out of the boutique's neighborhood onto the main road.The silence between Aiden and me is tense. He doesn't acknowledge my obvious irritation from the boutique, instead burying his face in his phone. I attempt to ignore him, but my annoyance simmers just below the surface. Is this his true self? The dismissive comment he made earlier still stings. I feel a pang in my heart, but I harden my gaze, determined to get through this ordeal. The wedding can't come soon enough.As we approach my house, I tell Kash, "I'll get down here." Kash looks at Aiden, seeking h
Beneath The Facade Chapter Twenty Seven
HermioneAiden Mendes spanked me on a live broadcast. I seethe with rage as we exchange goodbyes with Becca and the production crew, making our way to the limo. Thankfully, we're led through a different route, avoiding the swarm of reporters. I doubt I could maintain the facade of fake smiles if I had to navigate through them again. The thought of being besieged by them makes me shudder.Once we're in the limo, Aiden becomes absorbed in his phone, his fingers flying across the screen as he types out messages. Throughout the ride, he doesn't glance my way, and I'm forced to ignore him in return. The playful man I know has vanished, replaced by a tense, focused individual. His jaw is clenched, and his expression is stern.I almost ask him what's caught his attention, but I refrain. After the events of the day – nearly fainting, leaning on him in vulnerability, and being spanked – I'm not eager to prolong our interaction. I just hope I can get through the rest of this charade without
Beneath The Facade Chapter Twenty Six
AidenHermione's clearly not thinking clearly if she thinks I'll let her sit through a 45-minute interview on an empty stomach. She'd been close to fainting out there, and I suspect the flash of cameras overwhelmed her. I'm accustomed to the limelight, but this is a change for Hermione, who's never been extroverted or social. She's more comfortable in her hospital or home, surrounded by medical books or patients. The storm of reporters and cameras must have taken a toll on her, especially without food.I should have checked if she'd eaten before I picked her up. Our interview wasn't scheduled until past ten, so I expected she'd have had time for breakfast. Aaron approaches with an energy drink and nut bars. That will have to do for now. "Sit down," I say calmly, warning simmering beneath my voice."I said I'm good," Hermione replies, taking the bottle water from Aaron and drinking from it. "Let's get the interview done...""Screw the interview, Hermione. I'm rescheduling," I say,
Beneath The Facade Chapter Twenty Five
Hermione The press is waiting as Aiden's driver pulls into the curb. Aiden's hand squeezes mine in a moment of reassurance, and we share a fleeting glance. He releases my hand as quickly as he holds it, before I can yank it off, much to my satisfaction. He signals game on, and I push my aversion to him aside. Aiden's driver opens the door to the dazzling flash of camera lights and a barrage of questions. Aiden handles the situation with aplomb as he reaches into the car to help me out. He looks to be in his element as reporters swarm around us. As I step into the chaotic scene, my distress is apparent, and Aiden plants his palm tenderly on the small of my back, leaning closer to whisper sweet nothings in my ear. My belly shakes with amusement, and I can't help but smile, tilting my head to the side as he whispers: "They can't devour you, baby. I've got you." I don't need his help to take on the press, but I'll play along. I'm an independent lady, and I don't need any man's savi
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