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"Love is something that ferments in an unexpected moment. Before you even realize it, it will have grown beyond control. Bro, that's why I never dabble in it. It's just too emotionally exhausting," Sean said, taking a satisfied sip of his drink.He pondered the simplicity of relationships when reduced to mere transactions. Why bother with the complexities of emotions?"Cut the nonsense!" Cedric slammed his glass down, irritated. The idea of love between him and Sophie was absurd."Really? Nonsense?" Sean challenged, "Weren't you seething with jealousy seeing her with Austin?""That's because she was about to cheat on me!" Cedric's face flushed with anger at the mention of Austin.Sean teased him, "Now that's not fair. Haven't you strayed from Sophie more times than you can count? And let's not forget, you and Vivienne even have a son old enough to stir the pot."Cedric's lips twitched, but finding no retort, he just drank in silence. Two bottles of wine were quickly emptied, with

The grandiose suite was bathed in warm sunlight streaming through the curtains the following morning. The silk duvet lay half-slipped onto the carpet, glowing in the soft light.Loud knocks at the door abruptly shattered the tranquility. Jeanna, blissfully asleep until now, stirred restlessly, her long legs entangled with the muscular figure beside her.The relentless pounding intensified as if someone was on the verge of breaking down the door."What's with this hotel? Can't one recover from jet lag in peace?" Jeanna mumbled, her eyes still closed.Guided by the noise, she shuffled toward the door, half-opening her eyelids and fumbling for her clothes. Annoyed, she yanked the door open. "Have you no manners? It's barely morning! Do you know how tired I was last night? Keep it up, and the police will hear about this!"With that, she slammed the door, intent on returning to her beauty sleep.But before she could retreat, the knocking resumed, more insistent than before. Seething,

Cedric was about to head out when the melodious ringtone of his phone interrupted him. Recognizing the caller ID, he felt a slight ease in his irritation as he answered."Bro..." Sean's pitiful voice echoed.Massaging his temple, still throbbing from last night's drinks, Cedric said curtly, "Get to the point.""Could you come and bail me out of the police station?""I'm not your guardian." Cedric smirked as he continued. "Or maybe I should call your father to pick you up?""Please, bro, don't do that. It'd be like sending me to my death. Please come and get me. I promise I'll take care of yesterday's tab, and I won't trick you again. Anything you say, dear Cedric.""Stop being disgusting. I'll be there soon." Unable to stand Sean's overly nauseating tone, Cedric hung up and addressed the awaiting waiter, "The car keys, please."-Meanwhile, Sophie sluggishly awoke to the persistent ringing of her phone at the Bohemian Apartment. Feeling sticky and sore, she groped for the devic

Recalling the turmoil of the previous night, Sophie felt an awkward tension rise. When Austin uttered those words, she was torn apart piece by piece and couldn't think of anything else.But now, with him standing right in front of her, she couldn't simply act as if last night's events had vanished into thin air.Jeanna nudged Sophie playfully and interrupted her inner conflict, eyeing Austin with a mischievous grin. "Babe, aren't you going to introduce me to this charming gentleman?"Collecting herself, Sophie turned to Austin. "Sorry, where are my manners? This is Jeanna, my best friend who's just back from studying abroad. And Austin, this is my... friend."Austin managed a polite smile, but Sophie caught a brief shadow of disappointment in his eyes. In her heart, he was just a friend."Since we're all friends here, how about grabbing some food? I'm famished after the jail cuisine." Without inquiring further, Jeanna wrapped her arm around Sophie's, leaving her no choice but to l

After leaving the restaurant, Sophie excused herself to retrieve her car parked near the police station, bidding Austin a quick goodbye.Sitting in the passenger seat, Jeanna patted her full stomach. "Can you drop me off at a hotel nearby? Oh no! Where's my luggage?"Damn! It must be back at that scumbag's bar. What do I do? My passport and ID are in there.""Why not stay at my place for now?" Sophie focused on driving, planning to retrieve Jeanna's luggage later without crossing paths with Sean."Stay with you? Wouldn't Cedric go crazy?" Jeanna asked with a playful raise of her eyebrows, oblivious to the real situation.Sophie chose not to elaborate and drove into the Bohemian Apartment complex.Arriving at the apartment, Jeanna looked around with a hint of surprise on her face. "You and Cedric live here? I was expecting a luxurious villa. Who would have thought that Cedric prefers simplicity."Sophie, not wanting to be misunderstood but reluctant to explain, handed her comfort