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Terms of Separation

Author: Evelyn Joness
last update publish date: 2026-01-17 20:40:27

ALEJANDRO PENTHOUSE~ SPAIN

His words were meant to wound, and they did. They found the chink in her armor, the secret fear she voiced only to Ariana.

That in building her fortress, she had trapped herself.

She looked away, out the window at the party lights twinkling below. “I feel plenty,” she said, her voice barely audible. “I feel furious. I feel betrayed. I feel… tired.”

He was in front of her then, his hand coming up to cup her cheek, forcing her to meet his eyes. His touch was startlingl
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    “Alex!” She slapped his arm, but her legs were still locked around him. “Get off me, you animal. We need to shower and dress in like… five minutes.”Alejandro finally pulled out with a reluctant groan and rolled off her. He watched her scramble out of bed, naked and flushed, cum already dripping down her thighs.“Fuck, you look good like that,” he muttered.“Stop staring and move!” Amelia ran to the bathroom, turning on the shower. “I can’t show up looking like I just got fucked senseless.”“That’s exactly how you should show up,” he called after her, following her into the steamy glass enclosure.The shower was supposed to be quick.It wasn’t.Alejandro pressed her against the cool tiles, water cascading over them as he kissed her hard. His soapy hands slid over her breasts, pinching her nipples until she moaned into his mouth.“Baby… we really don’t have time,” she gasped, even as she reached down and stroked his hardening cock.“Two minutes,” he growled, lifting one of her legs a

  • The Return Of The Betrayed Bride    Tangled Before The Gala

    Amelia looked at the crying maid with soft eyes. Clara’s tears spilled over her cheeks like rain. “Thank you, Mrs. Favino. Thank you,” she whispered. “I swear on my mother’s life—I’m telling the truth. I didn’t plant that receipt. I would never hurt you.”Alejandro stared at his wife like she had lost her mind. “Amelia, what are you doing?” he said sharply.“You heard me,” Amelia replied calmly. She stood up and walked over to Clara. “You’re not getting fired. Go home. Take care of your mother. We’ll sort this out later.”Clara grabbed Amelia’s hands, sobbing harder. “Thank you… thank you so much. I won’t forget this. I swear on my mother’s life—I didn’t do it.”“I believe you,” Amelia said gently, squeezing her hands. “Go now.”Clara gave Alejandro one last sad look. “I’m sorry you don’t believe me, Mr. Favino. But I’m not your enemy.” Then she hurried out.The door clicked shut.Alejandro spun toward his wife. “What the hell was that, Amelia? You just let her go? She was on the c

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