Semua Bab Goodbye, My Love: Bab 391 - Bab 400

She tried to keep her mind clear, reminding herself not to let this man cloud her rational thoughts.Damn it, all he ever did was seduce her…Closing the bathroom door, Britney leaned against it and patted her flushed cheeks. She cursed herself inwardly—shameless! Absolutely shameless!Why did the night always bring thoughts of certain "X" and "O" activities?Undressing made him a beast, but keeping his clothes on didn’t necessarily make him a gentleman—he could very well be a wolf in sheep’s clothing…Once the bathtub was filled, Britney shed her clothes and sank into the warm water.Wrapped in the soothing warmth, she felt completely relaxed, momentarily forgetting how infuriating a certain someone had been just moments ago.The water's embrace cleared her mind.Meanwhile, Manuel glanced at the now-empty bed and smirked. Even after all this time, his little Britney was still shy about such matters.However, that only meant tonight, someone would not be sleeping peacefully.As the te

"I saw the announcement from the management district."They had only been apart for less than an hour since leaving the villa, so Britney assumed he was calling to tell her about it."I'm not calling about that," came Manuel’s deep, magnetic voice from the other end of the phone. "Didn't I tell you before that Raiden is throwing a party today? Let's go together after work.""But aren't you supposed to start preparing for the campaign tomorrow?" Shouldn't he be busy with work?"I've already taken care of most of the preparations. Before the campaign starts, we should take some time to relax," Manuel replied casually, sounding nothing like someone about to enter a fierce political competition the next day.Britney thought for a moment and agreed. "Alright, will you pick me up after work?""Mm."After hanging up, she stared at the darkened phone screen, the smile on her lips lingering.This man—finding time to relax even at such a critical moment...She shook her head with a chuckle and

Under Manuel’s persistent insistence, Britney had no choice but to give in. Meanwhile, he casually slipped on a white tank top he’d apparently found somewhere—though it did nothing to hide his chiseled physique; if anything, it only accentuated his irresistible charm.The timing was perfect: dusk had settled, the ocean glistened with gentle ripples, and the soft sand shifted under their feet. In the distance, the sound of boisterous laughter filled the air, and soon a throng of women came into view. They were dressed in all manner of vivid, colorful swimwear—many in barely-there bikinis that seemed to leave little to the imagination—as they frolicked and chased one another along the beach, clearly having the time of their lives.But as they drew nearer, Britney couldn’t help but notice something odd: the crowd was almost entirely female. Not a single man was in sight.“Manuel, do you come to these kinds of parties often?” she asked, half-teasingly. After all, as the saying goes, “bird

The familiar yet unique scent surrounded her.His arms wrapped around her waist, filling the room with warmth. By her ear, his deep, magnetic voice murmured, "Brie, I want…"The flush that had just faded from Britney's face surged back at his words.Manuel turned her body to face him, lifting her delicate chin. "It's just the two of us here. No one will disturb us."He pressed his lips against her cheek, whispering softly in her ear, "And besides…"Hearing his shameless words, Britney's face burned even redder. She instinctively raised her slender hand, intending to smack his chest, but before she could, he seized her wrist, holding it firmly in place."Manuel, you shameless rogue!""Hmm, I'm your shameless rogue. That means you've agreed, right?" With that, he pulled her toward the plush bed."When did I ever agree?!"Before she could finish her protest, his lips sealed hers, drawing her into a deep kiss.Slowly, they melted into the moment…Outside, the rhythmic crashing of the wave

The morning light poured in through the window, the warm breeze lifting the off-white curtains.Last night, Britney slept soundly in Manuel's arms, and when she woke up the next morning, she felt refreshed as usual.The spot beside her was still cold.But Britney had long gotten used to it—she had come to expect that there would be no one beside her when she woke up.This man, no matter the weather, never missed his morning workout.Today marked the day of the city-wide voting speeches, and the competition between Manuel and Franklin would officially begin.For the next few days, they would give speeches across the city, with anonymous votes cast by local residents.However, Manuel didn’t really discuss work with her much, so she could only fulfill her responsibilities, focus on her own tasks, and avoid distracting him.With this thought, Britney finished washing up and was about to change clothes.She happened to see Manuel in a simple black suit, which couldn’t hide his remarkable,