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Chapter 15: Being Wary

Author: Miss Elle
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-18 17:28:06

(Claire's POV)

The knock came a second time, but after I didn’t give a response, whoever it was left. Luca and I looked at each other.

“That’s one of the maids I assigned to you. I’m sure she wanted to check in,” Luca informed.

I swallowed hard, the taste of him still imprinted on my lips and my memory. I got down from the table and turned away from him, tears sliding down my face. I brushed them away. I hated for him to see me like this. I wished I didn’t kiss him. I wished I slapped him.

The worst part was that a part of me liked it—even enjoyed it—the way he grabbed me hungrily, devouring my lips.

I sat at the edge of my bed, trying to remain composed like we hadn’t just done the forbidden thing I swore to myself I wouldn’t do.

“You should get ready. We are leaving for New York. We’ll be using my private jet,” he said with calmness.

“But what about my things that were already brought here? How are we going to move them again?” I asked, gesturing to the boxes which still sat on my b
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