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chapter 13

Author: LoveJulie
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Chapter 12

Lisa’s POV

A week had passed since that unexpected encounter at the café, yet Vincent's intense gaze still lingered in my mind, making it hard to focus on anything else. Clara and I had returned to our routines, but the atmosphere felt different. There was an unspoken tension, a shift that neither of us addressed directly.

I found myself replaying that moment over and over—the way Vincent had looked at me, the subtle undertones in his voice. It was as if he saw right through me, uncovering emotions I wasn't ready to confront.

Despite my efforts to maintain normalcy, my thoughts kept drifting back to him. His presence had stirred something within me, something I couldn't quite define.

Clara noticed my distraction but chose not to press. Instead, she offered silent support, understanding that some things are better left unspoken until one is ready.

As the days went by, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held.

It was evening, and I had just finished my shi
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    **Chapter 19** **Vincent’s POV** The days blurred together, each one indistinguishable from the last. I continued to distance myself from Lisa, convincing myself it was for the best. But deep down, I knew I was lying to myself. Every time I saw her, my heart betrayed me. Her presence stirred something within me that I couldn't ignore. I hated it. I hated that she had this power over me. I caught myself watching her more often than I should. Her laughter, her smile, the way she moved—it all captivated me. I tried to focus on my work, to push these feelings aside, but they lingered, persistent and unyielding. The hallway was dimly lit, yet the tension between Lisa and Cherry was unmistakable. I stood at the top of the stairs, observing the scene unfold below. Cherry's voice was sharp, her gestures aggressive. Lisa, ever composed, held her ground, but I noticed the subtle flinch as Cherry's words struck deeper than intended. My gaze dropped to Lisa's hand, where a red mark marred

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    *Chapter 19: Lisa's POV*The morning sun filtered through the tall windows, casting elongated shadows across the polished marble floor. I moved silently, balancing a tray laden with breakfast dishes, the clinking of porcelain echoing in the vast dining room. Nick sat at the table, his eyes lighting up as he saw me."Good morning, Lisa," he greeted warmly. "How are you today?"I offered a polite smile, my gaze flickering to Vincent, who stood by the window, his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made my skin prickle. "I'm fine, thank you," I replied softly, placing the tray on the table.Nick continued, his voice gentle, "If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here." His words were a balm to my soul, but I knew I couldn't confide in him about Vincent. Not yet.Before I could respond, Vincent's voice cut through the room like a whip. "Lisa, you're being clumsy. Clean up this mess immediately." I looked down, realizing I had spilled some juice. "I'm sorry, sir," I murmured, reach

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    Chapter 20Vincent’s POVThe morning sun cast a golden hue over the estate, its warmth a cruel contrast to the cold unease in my chest. The board meeting in New York was crucial—potentially the most significant deal of the year. I had no choice. I had to go. And yet, the thought of leaving Lisa behind, under this roof, where Nick would also remain… it was almost unbearable.I summoned the entire staff to the grand hall and made the announcement. “I’ll be away for a few days on business. I expect everything to run smoothly in my absence.”There were nods and hushed murmurs, but I wasn’t paying attention to any of them—only her. Lisa stood at the back, her hands neatly clasped in front of her, her head slightly bowed. But I knew she felt my eyes on her. She always did.After the meeting, I called her to my study. She came in quietly, closing the door behind her.“Yes, sir?” she asked, calm and respectful as always, but I could hear the tension in her tone.I folded my arms. “While I’m g

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    Chapter 21Vincent’s POVThe New York skyline glistened beyond the hotel window, but none of it mattered. I wasn’t thinking about the billion-dollar deal I was here to close or the endless meetings lined up for tomorrow. My thoughts were back home—tangled in the dark waves of Lisa’s hair, in the sound of her soft footsteps around the mansion, and in the heat of her eyes when they accidentally met mine.She haunted me.I clenched my jaw as I paced the suite, phone in hand. I had warned her. I’d made it clear. Stay away from Nick. And yet, I couldn’t shake the feeling that she wasn’t listening. That Nick—smiling, charming bastard—was slipping through the cracks I thought I’d sealed shut.I hit speed dial and called the guard I left behind.The line picked up after two rings. “Sir.”“Talk,” I barked.The guard hesitated, then cleared his throat. “Madam Lisa has been… fine. She’s keeping up with her duties. But she and Mr. Nick have been… interacting. Not alone, but with the other maid, C

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    Chapter 42 – Lisa’s POVThe door clicked shut behind him, and I was left standing in the center of the room—my room now, apparently—feeling like the floor had been ripped out from under me.My fingers brushed over my lips.They were still tingling.Vincent had kissed me again. Hard. Possessive. Like he owned me.And I had kissed him back.Like I wanted him to.God help me.I sank onto the edge of the bed, my thoughts spinning wildly.Just an hour ago, I was seated on his lap, in the dining room… on full display.And Nick—dear, sweet Nick—had walked in on us.The flash of shock and heartbreak in his eyes had cut me deeper than I expected.I hadn’t meant for him to see.I hadn’t meant for anyone to see.But Vincent didn’t care. He didn’t even flinch. He simply stared back at Nick with that cold dominance of his, like he was daring him to say something. Do something. Try something.I pressed my palms against my heated face.What was I doing?This wasn’t just complicated—it was wrong. He

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    Chapter 41Vincent’s POVI stepped out of her room and shut the door softly behind me.But there was nothing soft about what churned inside me.My blood still burned with the taste of her lips, her scent clinging to my skin like sin. The way she surrendered in my arms—obedient, sweet, mine—was a high no drug could match. Yet even in the afterglow, something darker simmered just beneath the surface.Nick.The way his eyes found Lisa during breakfast. That flicker of interest. That silent question in his gaze as if he were wondering what we were. Wondering if she was still… available.I clenched my jaw until it ached.He saw her lips—pink, swollen from my kisses. He saw how she sat silently, shyly, almost too obedient. He knew. He fucking knew something happened.And I didn’t like the way he looked at her.Like she hurt him. Like she fucking betrayed him..She didn’t.She was mine.Every soft moan that escaped her mouth. Every breathless whisper . Every bashful glance that made my cock

  • Entangled Hearts    chapter 40

    Chapter 40 – Vincent’s POV She was late. I stood by the window, the sunlight hitting my bare chest as I swirled the liquor in my glass. I hadn’t slept. Not really. Not after last night. Not after feeling her break and mold under my hands like she was made for me. And she was. The moment I touched her, claimed her, there was no turning back. Lisa was mine. My personal maid, my distraction, my obsession. I heard her footsteps long before she reached the door. She hesitated outside. Good. She should be nervous. The door creaked open. “You’re late,” I said, not turning. “I’m sorry, sir,” came her soft whisper. That voice… it could undo me if I let it. I turned, my gaze devouring her the moment our eyes met. She looked shaken, sore. There was a red mark peeking from her collar—the edge of a bruise I knew well because I had placed it there. My control slipped for a second, the image of her under me flashing across my mind. But I couldn’t let her see that. “Come her

  • Entangled Hearts    chapter 39

    Chapter 39 – Lisa’s POVThe sun spilled through the curtains like a quiet whisper, but I didn’t move.I lay there, skin bare under the soft sheet, my thighs still sticky, my breasts sore, and my core throbbing with the ghost of his touch. Every inch of me felt raw—marked, claimed. My body didn’t belong to me anymore. It belonged to him.Vincent.I shut my eyes, but the memory came rushing back like a wave crashing against my chest.His voice, rough and commanding.His hands, firm and unapologetic.The way his fingers sank into my flesh. The sting of his palm. The way I shattered under his control.I should be ashamed. I should be angry. But I wasn’t.All I could feel was the lingering burn of his touch and the ache between my thighs that begged for more.My fingers brushed over the faint sting on my ass, and a shiver rushed up my spine.He didn’t make love to me last night.He punished me.And I let him.I melted under him.I came.A soft moan escaped me, involuntary, as my legs pres

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