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Chapter 95

Author: asteria
last update publish date: 2026-01-20 21:15:41

I sat in the chair while the makeup artist worked on me. Through the vanity mirror, I saw Clarisse approaching, so I smiled at her. She returned the smile and settled into the chair next to mine.

“You’ve been looking really radiant lately,” I complimented, and her smile grew even wider.

Over the past few months, I’ve noticed how much she’s changed. She’s slowly finding her way back to herself. Back then, after her scandal blew up, she was timid and withdrawn. Now, she’s socializing again—probab
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  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 135

    NOAHSeeing him up close again, I could clearly see how much he had changed. His mustache had grown more prominent, and his body looked broader. Had he been working out? His hair was longer now, styled in the middle part. Gone were the formal suits; he now wore casual, comfortable clothes that somehow suited him perfectly.“Noah,” he murmured, stepping closer.Before I could even speak, he pulled me into his arms. I shut my eyes and let myself melt into his warmth, silently hoping he couldn’t hear the frantic beating of my heart.After a moment, he pulled away. His hands remained on my jaw as he took in my face, his eyes betraying a longing he couldn’t hide.“It’s you…” His voice trembled. “I knew it was you.”“Why are you here?” I asked. I didn’t want to assume he had followed me here. I knew he wouldn’t—especially after what Markus had said and the snippets of conversation I’d overheard yesterday.Yes, I had been planning to approach him yesterday… until I overheard him talking to

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 134

    KAYDENA week had passed, and so far, my stay here had been peaceful, just as I expected it to be. That afternoon, with nothing to do, I decided to take a walk. I passed by a vineyard, and an elderly man approached me.“Guete Namittag,” he greeted. “Sind Sie neu hier?”“English, please,” I said quickly, not understanding what he had said.“Oh, I see… You’re new here? I’ve only just seen you around.”I nodded. “I’m just here on vacation,” I replied. “Do you own this vineyard? Your grapes are excellent. I actually tasted them yesterday. A neighbor gave me some.”“Yes, I do. And thank you… We make sure we take good care of our grapes and ensure they are fully ripened before we pick them.”From where I stood, I could see just how vast the vineyard was. Workers were scattered across the fields, tending to the vines.“I manage a wine company,” I said. “If you’re interested, we’d like to secure part of your annual harvest and purchase your grapes exclusively for one of our premium lines.”T

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 133

    NOAH“Perfect,” I muttered, staring at the cake I had just baked.It was my birthday, so I decided to make one myself. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction—over the years, I’d gotten better at cooking, and this one turned out just right.I cut a few slices and transferred them into food containers. After a quick shower, I stepped outside to deliver them to my neighbors—I couldn’t possibly eat the whole cake myself. They all greeted me warmly as I walked around.“Markus?” I called as I approached his house.He opened the door immediately, greeting me first with that familiar, knowing smile.“Morning, birthday boy,” he said, his voice soft and teasing.I nudged him playfully, and he just laughed. I handed him the container.“Yours is the biggest slice. Be grateful,” I said with a grin.He accepted it. “Thanks. I feel so special, even if it’s not my birthday.”Markus was a great cook and the first person who had introduced me to Swiss cuisine. I still remembered the first rec

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 132

    My father. My hand immediately formed into a fist. He was standing there, staring at me. The simple clothes he wore were torn and filthy. His hair hung in tangled clumps, stiff and brittle, as if he hadn’t touched water in years. His eyes and lips were swollen, and dried blood crusted much of his face. Bruises covered every inch of his body. He barely looked like Clyden Salvador—the proud, successful, intimidating man I once knew. Instead, he looked like a beggar. Pathetic. And yet… I felt nothing but satisfaction. I walked toward him, keeping my expression calm. “What are you doing here?” I asked coldly. “Son… my son…” he murmured. I almost laughed. Son? I could hardly stomach the reality that he was, in fact, my father. “Don’t insult me with that, old man,” I spat back. “I… need your help,” he whimpered, clutching his stomach. He couldn’t even form words properly; his injuries and swollen lips made speech a struggle. “Who did this to you?” I demanded. “Who among the people

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 131

    KAYDEN When Noah left me, my life lost its direction all over again.Every morning, the first thing I looked for when I opened my eyes was his face. Whenever I came home after work, he was the one I expected to see waiting for me. I stopped going home to my own condo; instead, I kept returning to his.His smile, his voice, the warmth of his touch… I missed them every minute of every day. There were nights when the silence inside that place almost drove me insane.To keep myself from completely losing it, I buried myself in work. I spent most of my days at the office, drowning in meetings, paperwork, and anything that could keep my mind occupied. As long as I was busy, I didn’t have to think about how empty everything felt without him.It wasn’t easy, but I kept holding on to the words he told me before he left.He said he would come back. We’re still gonna get married. That promise was the only thing keeping me sane.I continued living like that, repeating the same routine day after

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 130

    Three years later… It was a bright Sunday morning. I stretched my arms above my head and let out a long yawn before stepping out onto the small wooden terrace, a mug of coffee warming my hands. I sat down on the old bench beside the railing and watched the sun slowly climb over the mountains. From here, the view was breathtaking. Massive peaks stood proudly in the distance while a soft blanket of morning fog drifted through the valley below. I took a slow sip of my coffee and let my mind wander. Three years ago, I made a decision I once thought I would regret for the rest of my life: I terminated the remaining years of my contract with my agency and left the country. At the time, I told myself it would only be for a year. I just needed distance from everything. I needed time to breathe. I needed peace. Switzerland was supposed to be temporary, but the countryside had a different plan for me. I ended up falling in love with it more than I ever expected. The silence, the nature, an

  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 10

    “Strip,” he ordered. I obediently followed his command, no longer protesting. He wants sex? Fine! My hands trembled with excitement as I unbuttoned my shirt, but I didn’t show it. I let it drop to the floor. Then, I proceeded to remove my pants and briefs. I stood before him completely naked. He

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  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 5

    I froze in place upon hearing that voice. I turned around and saw him standing by the stairs with his arms crossed. He was glaring at me as if I had done something to piss him off. “What?” I asked flatly. “I don’t like repeating myself.” I shrugged. “Out.” I showed him the car key in my hand. “A

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  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 9

    That night after dinner, I didn’t waste any time and went straight to his room. I had been standing in front of his door for five minutes already. I had no idea how I was supposed to convince him. I was just about to knock when the door swung open, and Kayden stepped out, freshly showered. He was f

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  • STEPBROTHERS WITH BENEFITS    Chapter 7

    My eyes widened at his words. “Were you here the whole time?” I asked, shocked. “Yes… I was just about to call you for breakfast because your mom asked me to.” He rolled his eyes. “But from what I heard, I feel like you want me as your breakfast instead.” “Arrogant!” I turned away from him and

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