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Nicole was sprawled on the bamboo sofa in the small living room of her apartment. It was Sunday, and she had no plans other than to rest and relax. She had politely declined Domenic and her friend Leah's invitation to spend the afternoon at a resort.

She realized it would be better for her to stay and let them enjoy themselves together. She knew, and saw, that Domenic and Leah liked each other. It didn't bother Nicole because, besides the fact that they were only pretending to date at the office, they didn't actually like each other.

"Well, who do you like, self? That annoying CEO Alexander again?"

She muttered to herself, annoyed and feeling like a fool. She'd been avoiding the CEO for days because he'd been bothering, stalking, and pestering her. Almost every day, he sent things to their office, to the point where her colleagues and fellow engineers were also getting annoyed.

Sometimes, he would even order her colleagues to deliver things to her, which she refused to accept. Things
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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    40

    "What is he doing here, Natalia?"Domenic’s voice was low, but there was clear frustration in it as he asked Nicole. She quietly lowered her head and couldn’t bring herself to respond.Why did it feel like she was caught lying to him, even though they both knew they didn’t have an actual relationship?Nicole was sitting on her couch while Domenic paced in front of her, clearly irritated and lecturing her."You know I was willing to help you get Shawn off your back, but how can we do that if you keep running to him every time he tries to get close to you?" he continued with his rant."He just came here to talk to me, Dom. I didn’t know he’d—""Yeah, but you still let him in! Then what, Nicole? You kiss, you make out, and suddenly everything’s okay again? Are you going to let that CEO fool you again?"He said it with such a scowl that it was almost like he was ready to shout at her.Nicole froze. She was silent for a moment, staring at Domenic. She understood why he was angry—he had cau

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    41

    Nicole had been sitting at the dining table for several minutes, with the food Leah had taken out still neatly arranged on the table. Domenic and Leah had almost finished half of the food, while Nicole couldn’t seem to bring herself to eat, no matter how delicious the food on her plate looked. She kept poking at the fried chicken with her fork."Nicole, what’s going on? Why aren’t you eating?" Leah asked, clearly frustrated, watching her closely.Nicole sighed heavily and shook her head, then gently pushed her plate away."Do you have a problem?" Leah asked, her concern evident as her gaze shifted to the quiet Domenic."Hey, I left you two alone earlier. What did you do?" Leah said to Domenic, who simply pouted."Nothing. I didn’t do anything," he replied like a child, shaking his head repeatedly.Leah was about to speak again, but Nicole cut her off."Leah, nothing happened. I’m fine. I just don’t feel like eating," she said, forcing a smile."I’ll just step outside for a bit," she a

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    42

    "Where are we?" Nicole asked irritably, her voice sharp as Alexander opened a door made of what looked like expensive wood.Alexander didn’t respond, his face still set in a frown as he pulled her inside. Nicole had thought it was just another room, but as soon as she saw the interior, she realized it was a house.She tried to stop herself from moving, refusing to be dragged into whatever place Alexander had brought her to. She was determined to know where the hell in the Philippines he had taken her this time.It seemed like Alexander finally understood what she wanted. He sighed loudly and finally let go of her hand, turning to face her.His serious gaze locked onto hers, and she met it head-on without backing down."You can walk in, Nicole, or I can carry you." His voice was low but had a clear edge of irritation.Nicole rolled her eyes in response."I’m not stepping into this damn place until you tell me where we are and why you brought me here." She shot him a glare, her voice bi

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    43

    Nicole moaned loudly, feeling Alexander's busy hand on her breast while the other played repeatedly with her womanhood. Her thighs rose instinctively, resting on the large countertop where she was lying.She unconsciously tugged on Alexander's hair as his kisses descended to her neck. He was like a vampire, refusing to let go of her neck, sucking on it with force. She knew it would leave a large, red mark, but she didn't care."Ahhh..." she almost screamed, moaning as Alexander pulled aside her panty, moving it to the right side of her femininity, and then using the other hand to play with her there again. He gently explored the slit of her femininity, which immediately became slick from his actions. He wasn't satisfied with that, and deliberately moved his finger in and out between the lips of her womanhood.Nicole shut her eyes tightly and hit the wooden countertop without warning. Alexander, without saying a word, shoved a finger roughly into her femininity."Oh yes, shit, Alex!" s

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    44

    Domenic drove in silence. It was past eleven in the evening, and thankfully, he was still awake when she called to ask for a ride—desperate to get away from the place Alexander had taken her. Nicole had simply thanked him when he arrived. She said nothing when he saw her outside Alexander’s condo building, soaked like a stray kitten and crying. Without a word, he helped her into the car. She could hear his deep sighs one after another. Nicole knew he was dying to ask what had happened, why she was there. But since she had no idea how to even begin explaining it, she chose to stay quiet and cry silently. When they arrived at her apartment, she quickly moved to get out of the car, but Domenic reached out to stop her. “Natalia,” he said firmly, using her real name. “I wanted to ask what the hell you were doing at Alexander’s place, but honestly, I don’t even need to know. Just seeing you like this makes me want to beat that bastard until he can’t walk. We were all worried sick, yo

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    45

    Luis Montefalco welcomed her resignation with surprising ease. He even refused to accept the penalty f*e that was supposed to cover the broken contract. Nicole insisted otherwise, firmly placing the check on his desk. “I’d rather leave nothing behind that ties me to this company,” she said quietly. “Not even unfinished business.” Luis nodded solemnly before speaking, his tone heavy with sincerity. “Nicole, my dear… your father and I were good friends. Even after his passing, I still owe your family a great deal—both to him and to your late mother. Without your father’s help, I wouldn’t have built this company.” Nicole stayed silent, listening. “I’m sorry for investigating you behind your back. But I had my reasons,” Luis continued. “Your grandparents, the Collins, are longtime business partners. When your cousin Domenic came to me, convinced that you might be their missing granddaughter, I didn’t hesitate to help. That’s why I placed you under my son’s supervision—we needed to obs

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    46

    Nicole couldn't decide whether to go into the police station herself or let her cousin Domenic handle it and speak to the officers inside. She knew that if she went in, she would have to see her cruel Aunt Norma locked up, and she wasn’t sure if she could handle seeing her in such a situation. Even though her aunt had never treated her well—through cruelty, manipulation, and violence—Nicole still considered her family. Despite learning how serious her aunt's crimes were, not just against her but against her real family as well, Nicole couldn't erase the thought that, at the end of the day, they were still her relatives. Perhaps she was just angry, but deep down, she knew her anger wasn’t strong enough to wish for her aunt’s imprisonment. Nicole let out a deep, frustrated sigh, drawing the attention of the others in the vehicle, which Domenic was driving. She was accompanied by a few of her cousins who had hardly left her side since she moved into her parents' old house. She didn’

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    47

    It’s been almost two months since everything turned chaotic, and for almost two months, Nicole has been restless, constantly thinking about so many things. On top of that, she’s been feeling unwell every morning for almost a month now.It was almost seven in the morning, and she was still lying in her large, soft bed, almost unable to move due to dizziness. She knew she needed to get up quickly, as she had so much work to finish, and she also needed to catch up on classes.Her real family didn’t allow her to study anything other than business management. They said it was better for her to learn everything she needed to know while she was young, from running a massive company to managing employees, all the way to being a good boss.She had a good relationship with her new extended family, even better than she expected. She became closer to her grandparents, some cousins, and was often praised by her uncles and aunts for her skills and intelligence. She learned quickly from what they ta

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    EPILOGUE

    Nicole immediately smiled as she woke up, her eyes opening to the familiar, comforting face of Alexander right in front of her. The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on his features."Good morning, beautiful wife," he greeted her, his voice rich with affection, and his eyes gleaming with a mischievous sparkle. He gazed at her intently, like she was the most precious thing in the world."Good morning, naughty husband," she replied playfully, her voice full of teasing warmth. Without hesitation, she raised her arms and pulled him into a tight hug, relishing the closeness of his presence. He eagerly reciprocated, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her in even closer. But just as he leaned in to kiss her on the lips, Nicole quickly turned her face away, causing a pout to form on his lips.Alexander’s brows furrowed in slight confusion as he paused, staring at her in surprise. "What’s wrong?" he asked, his tone soft but curious.Nicole couldn’t hol

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    55

    Standing just outside the grand, ornately carved doors of the church, Nicole could already hear the soft, melodic strains of the organ, filling the air with a sense of serenity and anticipation. Her heart skipped a beat as excitement surged within her—this was it. The moment she had dreamed about for so long. Today, she was about to marry the man she loved more than anything in the world—Shawn Alexander Montefalco, her CEO, her lover, the father of their precious daughter, Alexandrea.Nicole’s fingers tightened slightly around the bouquet she held, the delicate white roses a symbol of the new chapter she was about to begin. But just as she was starting to bask in the moment, she felt her grandmother’s hand settle gently on her arm, a comforting weight.“I know I’ve said this countless times already, dear, but congratulations again. I’m so happy for you,” her grandmother said, her voice thick with emotion. She squeezed Nicole’s hand warmly and placed a soft kiss on her forehead, adjust

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    54

    "You look beautiful, Nicole," Leah praised her, smiling as the flamboyant makeup artist who had been taking care of everything finished her up.Today was her wedding day with Alexander, and Nicole felt that no word could truly capture the joy and excitement she felt at that moment.Nicole smiled at her friend and thanked her."Thank you so much, Leah. And thank you for agreeing to be my maid of honor," she said, extending her arms for a tight hug."Ah, don’t mention it. Who else would you choose as your maid of honor? I’m the only one who’s your best friend and ridiculously beautiful," Leah joked, making them both laugh.They paused when Leah suddenly stared at her intensely.Before Nicole could even ask why, Leah spoke first."I just... can’t believe you’re actually getting married," Leah said, her voice softening with emotion. "I’m so happy for you, Nicole. So, so happy for you."She smiled sweetly at Nicole, wiping away a tear.Nicole playfully rolled her eyes and hugged her again.

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    53

    Nicole couldn't help but smile sweetly as she gazed at her newborn baby. She felt like she could spend the entire afternoon just staring at her peacefully sleeping child."Hey, you should rest too..."Nicole immediately turned toward the sound of the door opening, and she smiled even wider when she saw Alexander standing there."I know, I just can't help but stare at her. She's so beautiful, Alex. My baby is so beautiful."She said happily, and Alexander smiled back as he carefully walked toward her, making sure not to make any noise that might wake the baby."Our daughter, and yes, I agree. She's gorgeous. I mean, what do you expect? Her dad—and your soon-to-be husband—is pretty handsome too."He said with a playful tone, which made Nicole roll her eyes."You're not handsome, and who said I was going to marry you?"She teased, causing Alexander to pout."You said so when you were in labor. You said you’d marry me."He replied, sounding so sure of himself, making Nicole smile again as

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    52

    After a few moments of silence, Nicole couldn’t speak because she hadn’t expected Alexander to say that to her. He asked her to marry him…What was she supposed to say? As far as she knew, he was already married and had his own family."Say something, baby…"Alexander said gently, but just like before, Nicole remained silent, her eyes wide in shock, staring intently at him.“Look, I know our relationship before didn’t turn out well. I know you're really angry at me because of what I did, but believe me, baby, everything happens for a reason. I only did what I did to protect you.”He spoke softly, and Nicole wasn’t sure whether to believe him. She wanted to understand everything, but part of her didn’t want to hear these things.“Marry me, Nicole.”He said again, and she squeezed her eyes shut, then slowly opened them to meet his serious gaze.“W-why?”Finally, she asked. She knew it wasn’t the perfect response, but she genuinely wanted to know why Alexander wanted to marry her. She di

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    51

    Two hours had passed since Leah and Nicole returned from the mall, but Nicole couldn't shake the nervousness from their brief conversation with Alexander. She hadn’t expected to run into him there, and certainly hadn't anticipated him finding out about her pregnancy.Since she never prepared for such a situation, she didn't know what to say if they were to meet and he discovered her condition. And now, the thing she never expected had happened. Instead of distancing Alexander from the thought that he might be the father of her baby, Nicole felt like she had only drawn him closer to that belief with her careless responses earlier.Who could think clearly in a situation like that?Thankfully, Leah didn't say anything else or ask questions. She stayed quiet while driving, while Nicole couldn’t calm herself. She didn’t even know why she was still upset about Alexander.But when she recalled how her former CEO insisted on knowing about her pregnancy earlier, Nicole couldn’t help but think

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    50

    Seven months.It had been seven months, and Nicole’s baby bump was already showing quite a bit. Until now, no one from her previous workplace knew she was pregnant—and that was exactly how she wanted it. She had asked everyone to keep it a secret.Her relatives had agreed, especially after learning that the father of her child was the CEO of the company they were partnering with.Nicole didn’t want Alexander to find out about the baby. Her family understood that completely.No one questioned her decision either. To her, it was enough to know that Alexander had already started a family of his own. She kept trying to convince herself that she didn’t need him—and neither would their child.“Hey, ready?”The voice of her friend Leah pulled her out of her thoughts. Nicole gave her a quick nod and took one last glance at her reflection in the full-length mirror.She smiled softly, her hand gently resting on her rounded belly.The white maternity dress she wore fell just above her knees, and

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    49

    Nicole’s hands were trembling with nerves. She couldn’t even bring herself to touch the food on her plate as she quietly observed her surroundings, listening in silence to the conversation at the breakfast table, led by her grandparents.They were all gathered in the dining room, enjoying breakfast together. There was laughter and teasing all around, but Nicole couldn’t bring herself to join in. And she knew exactly why.She had spent the entire night thinking about how she was finally going to tell them she was pregnant. No matter how they reacted or what the consequences would be, she had already prepared her heart to accept it all.She was also sure that her cousin, Domenic, already suspected something. He kept sneaking glances at her across the table, which she responded to with sharp glares—glares she knew he didn’t appreciate.“Natalia, sweetheart, I’m glad to see you’re feeling better,” her grandmother said gently, pulling Nicole’s attention back. The warm smile on her grandmot

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    48

    The moment Nicole stepped into the clinic, her knees nearly gave out. She felt like the walls were closing in on her, anxiety gnawing at her every thought as she waited for the results of the test.She felt like someone terminally ill, anticipating the doctor’s verdict on how many days, months, or years she had left. What made it worse was the strong gut feeling that the pregnancy test would come back positive. Her hands trembled with nervous energy.She sat quietly in the waiting area, beside her cousin who looked like she wanted to slap some sense into her. Nicole couldn’t really blame her—Domenic had seen it all. He knew what Alexander had put her through, and he was the one who convinced her to cut ties with the CEO she once worked for. Now here they were, possibly about to confirm that she was carrying his child.Her heart skipped a beat when she noticed Domenic looking at her. She quickly looked away and tried to focus on something else—anything else. Her eyes landed on a poster

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