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Chapter 9: Not the Woman You Owned
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2026-04-12 20:21:13
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“Excuse me, sir you left this,” the staff member said with respectful composure.“Thank you.”His fingers closed tightly around the pillbox before he slipped it into his pocket.“You’re welcome, sir.” The staff member turned and departed.Anthony cast her a sharp, assessing glance. Without warning, he seized her hand, his grip brutal and unyielding.“So what?” he demanded. “You think I should resort to force, just so she’ll run straight into Calvin’s arms?” His voice fractured with restrained fury. “Use your empty brain for once.”“Let go, you're hurting me!” Guinevere struggled against him, panic surging through her as she fought to pull free. “You deranged lunatic have you completely lost your mind?!”The shift was instantaneous.His grip slackened.He released her hand.“You already told me Calvin has met her and that they were all lovey-dovey.” Anthony’s lips pressed into a thin line, his gaze darkening with resolve. “That means I need to be careful around her, play my role, and c
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“Baby,” Cleopatra muttered under her breath, fury simmering through every fiber of her being.“How dare you?” she shouted, her voice sharp with restrained rage.“I… I apologize,” Anthony murmured, his voice subdued and unsteady. “If calling you baby displeased you, it was never my intention.”His gaze lowered, lashes casting faint shadows as his eyes drooped, the apology weighted with quiet remorse and unspoken restraint.The word struck her like a thunderclap, reverberating deep in her chest. Anthony, someone who had never once offered an apology, now spoke with an ease that felt almost alien, his fingers brushing lightly against her arms as he guided her to sit. The warmth of his presence lingered, slow and deliberate, as he settled beside her, close enough that she could feel the steady pulse of his heartbeat.“What is this?” she spat, suspicion lacing every word. “Why are you suddenly acting nice?”“I know I hurt you the last time we saw each other,” he murmured, his voice low, he
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The weekend had arrived once more, and Ana was in full swing, relentlessly grilling Cleopatra about why she had splurged on an entire set of beauty products. Her barrage of questions, sharp and unyielding, came to an abrupt halt the moment the door swung open. Mrs. Rosetta stepped inside, her presence commanding enough to silence the room instantly.Mrs. Rosetta’s gaze softened, pity flickering in her eyes as they landed on Cleopatra. She hesitated for a heartbeat, the silence stretching just long enough to make the moment heavy. Then, her voice broke through gentle, almost hesitant. “Mr. Anthony is here.”Cleopatra understood immediately the weight of those words. She had been claimed exclusively by Anthony, forced, branded, and reduced to a possession in a past life but she was no longer a passive figure in his narrative. Beneath her composed exterior, a calculated fury simmered, precise and unrelenting. She excused herself with quiet poise, moving with deliberate grace as she prepa
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In an instant, Smith darted from the room, leaving only a ripple of disturbance in his wake. Immediately, Calvin shrugged off his suit jacket and draped it over Cleopatra’s shoulders, forcing himself to look away. His chest rose and fell unevenly, a storm of emotions roiling beneath the surface, threatening to spill over, yet he clenched his jaw, holding himself in check.Her gaze, unyielding, lingered on him, taking in the way he struggled to maintain composure like a true gentleman. A slow, knowing smile curved her lips as her hands reached out, cupping his face, her thumbs brushing lightly against his cheeks.The warmth of her touch seeped into him, softening the tautness in his chest for a fleeting, dangerous moment.But the surge of emotions was relentless. He acted instinctively, gripping her hand to stop her movement. Their eyes locked, and the air between them crackled with unspoken desire and restrained intensity.“Why are you in lingerie?” His voice snapped, sharp and urgen
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Cleopatra stepped out of the taxi, slowly lifting her head as her breath caught at the sight of the towering INK Model skyscraper before her. Gleaming beneath the sky, its exotic design and flawless structure seemed to embody both elegance and ambition. For a moment, she simply stood there, mesmerized by its sheer grandeur.Drawing a deep breath, she dialed Katie. After a brief conversation, she ended the call, fingers trembling, she stepped inside and was struck by the lobby’s elegance. Polished floors gleamed, casting dancing reflections, while the air seemed to hum with quiet sophistication, as if the building itself radiated ambition.When she reached the atrium, her fingers brushed the back of a sofa. Katie spotted her across the room and hurried over without hesitation.“Hi, girl! Oh my God, you look absolutely stunning,” Katie exclaimed, her eyes lighting up.“Thank you,” Cleopatra replied, still in awe as she gestured around her. “I can’t believe the INK Model is this beautifu
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A week later, Cleopatra jolted awake by a message from Katie, summoning her to the INK Model Company. She rose at once and freshened up. Midway through breakfast, her gaze drifted to the wardrobe she had already inspected; nothing inside would truly make her shine.Once she finished her meal, she rose from the table and neatly cleared away her plate before stepping outside. She headed toward a nearby department store renowned for its collection of designer wear, her strides purposeful as a quiet resolve settled in her chest.“Good morning, ma’am. How may I assist you?” one of the attendants asked, dressed in a crisp uniform as he ushered her inside.“What’s your style? We can help you achieve the perfect look,” the staff member added, his tone warm and inviting.“Hmm…” Cleopatra replied after a brief pause. “I’ll go with a short, sexy gown.”“Right this way, ma’am,” he said, leading her forward with a polite, guiding gesture.Cleopatra moved through the racks alongside the staff, her
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