Semua Bab GUILTY DEVOTION: Bab 51 - Bab 60

The vet arrived fifteen minutes later and confirmed what Nicholas had guessed.“He’s just old with a little arthritis. A bit of emotional stress, maybe, but no emergency or cause for alarm.” The vet explained, checking him again. “It will be good to spend some time with him before you go back. He looks like he has missed you a lot.” Nicholas gave Milo a long stroke on the back, whispering to him as the vet explained the situation. Cassie stood beside them, her hand lightly brushing his arm to cheer him up.They walked Milo together through the garden path after the vet left, the dog waddling slowly on his leash as he happily followed Nicholas.The night air was calm, almost too quiet, as none of them spoke on the walk. Nicholas hadn’t said much since Genevieve left, although his mind was filled with so many things.Back inside, the house was cold and empty in a way that none of them could explain. The silence was not that uncomfortable but it created some tension as they went about t

After deeper research into Ryan and his desires, Genevieve finally got in contact with him, and he agreed to meet so they could talk in a café.On getting there, she chose a private corner booth in a downtown coffee shop, with her sunglasses on despite the cloudy weather. When Ryan walked in, he looked uneasy with his hands buried in his hoodie pocket and shoulders hunched as he kept glancing at his back every minute as if someone was tailing him.“You're late,” Genevieve said flatly, removing her sunglasses to meet his eyes as he approached her.“I almost didn’t come,” he muttered, sliding into the booth opposite her. “I’m not in the habit of meeting ex-wives with vendettas.”She smiled coolly. “You’re still bitter she left you, and I’m just bitter she replaced me. It looks like we have something in common.”He frowned but said nothing as he led the hood of his cloth down a bit to reveal his face properly.Genevieve slid the photo across the table. It showed Ryan and Cassie at a coll

They stared at each other for a while, each waiting for who to move first before he suddenly dragged her to sit on his lap.“I hope you won’t be awkward in the morning.” He whispered before claiming her lips.Their lips crashed, months of restraint shattering in an instant. Zara pulled him toward her, his hands gripping her waist like an anchor. He kissed her hard, hungry, almost angry. She responded with equal ferocity, tugging at his tie, running her hands beneath his shirt as much as the space between them could allow.He pulled her into the dining area, shoving aside the wine glasses on the table. They clattered, forgotten on the floor and table they rolled to. He hoisted her up in one motion, setting her on the edge.“You said we should pretend it didn’t happen last time,” he growled between kisses.“We can just keep pretending,” she moaned, wrapping her legs around his waist without wasting a second.The kiss deepened into a series of biting, searching, and desperate. Her blouse

Across town, Zara stood quietly in the breakroom, stirring her coffee with lazy interest. She kept revisiting her choices and wondered if she was barking the wrong tree considering how Nicholas was involved in the report.“I hope I didn’t dig my grave. He’s the CEO after all. What if he decides to press charges?” several questions popped up in her head as she stared her coffee continuously.After a few minutes, Ryan joined her, dropping two sugar packets into his own cup and coming closer to stand with her.“Phewww it’s done. We have done our parts,” he whispered. “And the photo? Did you do it the way we agreed on?” he pressed further“It has been sent. I got a hacker friend of mine to scramble the sender ID. They’ll never trace it so we are safe from that end.” She responded, finally taking a sip of her coffee“You are really smart and reliable. I didn’t pick the wrong person to partner with after all.”Zara smirked. “Guess we have similar taste when it comes to business.”Ryan leane

I arrived at Mia’s apartment by noon the next day. The smell of baked goods and body spray hit me as soon as the door opened.“Finally!” Mia yanked me into a hug. “Took you long enough. Where’s your suitcase?”Just a small bag. It’s just for one night, remember?”Chloe appeared from the kitchen with a wine bottle in hand. “We already started drinking. Pick your glass girl.”“It’s still noon.”“Exactly.”I laughed and followed them in. After snacks, drinks, and a round of trash TV, Chloe turned down the volume and eyed me.“So... we need to talk about your boss or were you thinking the TV show will save you?”I blinked innocently. “What about him?”Mia leaned forward. “Don’t act dumb. Something’s been up. Your text replies are all short whenever you talk about him. Your smile in that last Insta story was entirely different.”Chloe nodded. “Girl, spill it. Did something happen? You spent the night at his place the other day and you are yet to tell us what went down.”I hesitated, then e