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Nicole couldn't sit still in the passenger seat of her boss's car. She was unsure whether to voice her concern or not.

There were so many clothes, shoes, and other things that the CEO had bought for her—enough to fill an entire closet. She couldn't understand why. Yes, he had mentioned their business trip tomorrow, but did she really need this many outfits?

Another thing bothering her was that it was Saturday. That meant her three mean cousins would be home. She couldn't take these new things there—they'd surely get ruined or stolen.

Nicole let out a deep sigh and stared out the car window. Her boss insisted on driving her home so he’d know where to pick her up tomorrow. He had refused to just meet at the office.

"Do you have something to say?"

His annoyed voice snapped her out of her thoughts. He must have noticed how restless she was, practically squirming in her seat.

"Uhh… um, sir, t-thank you for everything you bought for me. But… I really don’t have any money to pay for al
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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    10

    Nicole woke up at around five in the morning. She wanted to go back to sleep because, aside from staying up late due to the endless nagging last night, several parts of her body were sore, likely from the beating she received from the family of Judas. Nicole let out a muffled groan and squeezed her eyes shut when a sharp pain shot through her left arm as she stretched. The wound on the side of her lip stung as well. She rolled her eyes at nothing in particular when she remembered that she had an errand to run today with her grumpy boss for some business-related matter. Now she had another problem—how was she supposed to face her boss looking like this? Her body ached, and her face was bruised, with a cut on her lip. Nicole let out a deep sigh and forced herself to get up from the thin mat she had been sleeping on. Her body was already in pain, yet she had to endure lying on something as hard as the floor. Well, there was nothing she could do about it. If she dared to bring home a n

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    11

    Nicole’s knees were still trembling even though thirty minutes had already passed since they landed. She couldn’t believe that her boss hadn’t even bothered to brief her that he was a pilot before taking her on this flight. Because of that, instead of enjoying her first time riding a helicopter, she had spent the entire trip filled with anxiety. She felt like a helpless child watching her boss casually maneuver the aircraft, pressing buttons and flicking switches as if he were simply playing with a remote-controlled toy plane. "Hey, relax, okay? We're safe. We're already in Palawan." Her boss’s slightly irritated voice snapped her out of her thoughts as he handed her a bottle of water. With shaky hands, she reached for it, still feeling weak and unsteady. As she tried to twist open the cap, she realized her fingers were trembling too much to grip it properly. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't open it. Letting out a sigh of frustration, she placed the bottled water on t

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    12

    It was already dark when Nicole woke up. She took a moment to sense her body, but nothing had changed—her entire body still ached from what had happened last night. To make things worse, her head was now throbbing slightly. She let out a deep sigh and glanced around the spacious room.It took her a moment to adjust to her surroundings, but she quickly remembered that she was in a hotel in Palawan with CEO Alexander Montefalco.Her boss was nowhere in sight, so she also checked the large sofa, hoping he might be there. She rolled her eyes in disappointment when she saw no sign of Alexander. The bathroom door was slightly ajar, confirming that he wasn't in there either. A wave of anxiety rushed through her chest as the thought hit her—had the CEO left her there out of frustration?The mere idea of it was enough to make her panic, but before she could spiral any further, the door suddenly opened, and in walked the very man she had been looking for.Okay, so he hadn’t left. He hadn’t aban

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    13

    Nicole's cheeks were almost red from coughing. It was all because of her nervousness when her boss suddenly approached and spoke to her. Without a second thought, she grabbed what he was handing her, thinking it was beer—only to realize too late that it was a strong alcoholic drink."Come on, Lorenzo, it's just a beer," he said, sounding annoyed.Nicole almost wanted to smack him on the head and yell, "Just a beer? I nearly died from the bitterness it's too strong !" But, of course, she couldn't. First, he was her boss, and she was merely his assistant—they were just colleagues, not even friends. Second, it was entirely her fault.She had willingly taken the drink he offered, and he hadn’t even forced her to drink it."I-it's so strong," Nicole stammered, struggling to get the words out. She didn’t care if it sounded like a complaint to Alexander Montefalco. She wasn’t blaming him—if anything, she was more annoyed with herself. Why had she taken that drink when she didn’t even drink a

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    14

    In the midst of confusion, Nicole suddenly found herself responding to Alexander Montefalco's deep kiss. She couldn't say that she didn't know what she was doing because, in truth, she was fully aware of what was happening. What she didn't understand was why—why her boss had suddenly kissed her like this. Nicole's eyes instinctively closed as her boss deepened the kiss. She had no choice but to grip the bridge railing tightly when he gently pushed her closer to it. “Hmm…” A soft moan escaped her lips when Alexander took her arms and guided them around his neck. She followed his lead, just as he placed his hands on the back of her neck. Nicole couldn't stop herself from running one hand along his strong arms while the other played with his ear, causing him to deepen the kiss even more. “W-what are we doing, s-sir?” Nicole finally managed to ask between their kisses. Alexander briefly pulled away to answer her. “Alexander, Lorenzo. That’s my name. And I don’t know what we’re doi

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    15

    “Why didn’t you tell me?”Nicole was forced to turn and face Alexander when he asked the question. It had been a few minutes since their heated encounter ended, and she had chosen to remain silent, hoping to gather her thoughts.But no matter how hard she tried to think, she felt like she was just fooling herself. What was there to think about? It was over. She had surrendered, and the worst part was—she gave herself to her boss.“Why didn’t you tell me that you were a virgin?”Alexander repeated his question when she remained silent for minutes.“I-I didn’t know that it was something you needed to know…”Nicole finally whispered. Though her voice was soft, she knew he had heard her. She saw his jaw clench, confusing her even more.She wanted to ask if he was angry, and if so, she wanted to know why. But she didn’t have the courage to voice her thoughts.“Of course, I need to know! You should have told me, Nicole. Damn it!”Annoyance was evident in Alexander’s voice. Nicole didn’t kno

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    16

    These are some of the design types for our company’s new aircraft, which we will be launching in April.”Alexander spoke in a calm yet serious tone as he pointed to the images of the new planes displayed on the projector. His business partners listened attentively—foreigners whom Nicole wouldn’t have even known were present if she hadn’t seen them earlier. There were about seven of them in the room, and just from their demeanor and speech, she could tell they were high-profile individuals.Nicole wasn’t sure if presenting these designs was really part of Alexander’s job as CEO, but perhaps he was just being meticulous, wanting to personally ensure that the aircraft designs were properly introduced. So, she decided not to dwell on it any further.They were currently in the conference room of the hotel where they were staying, conducting a business meeting. Alexander was deeply engaged in discussions with his business partners, while Nicole sat quietly in a corner, listening to the pres

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    17

    It was past four in the afternoon when Nicole and Alexander returned to the hotel after what seemed like a whole afternoon of sightseeing and exploring the resort owned by Alexander’s family, along with his business partners who, despite being foreigners, were very kind. They made the most of their last day in Palawan, as they would be returning to their respective countries tomorrow. As Alexander’s guests, it was only natural for him and Nicole to accommodate them.A few minutes after they returned to their hotel room, Alexander suggested going swimming again. Nicole couldn’t refuse for reasons she couldn’t even explain. So here she was, at the same cottage near the beautiful bridge and lake, with her boss, Alexander. He was currently swimming in the lake while she sat quietly at the end of the bridge. She didn’t feel like swimming, especially since just moments ago, she had received a scolding from her Aunt Norma on the phone and countless text messages from her nasty cousins, all a

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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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