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Chapter 31

Everything went dark.Please, someone help me!I tried to move my arms, to kick upward, but the weight of the water dragged me down. My lungs burned as I struggled, bubbles escaping my lips. I reached out, hoping to feel something or anything, but there was only the cold, endless blue swallowing me whole.Then, faintly, I saw a shadow cutting through the water. Strong arms. A rush of movement. And before my mind could process what was happening, warmth pressed against my mouth. It was soft and desperate.My heart jerked, and suddenly, air flooded into my lungs.I gasped, eyes snapping open just as the world blurred again. The last thing I felt was his hand on my cheek, firm and trembling at the same time.Then everything went black.**When I opened my eyes again, I was no longer by the pool.White sheets. The faint scent of clean linen. The soft hum of the air conditioner. I blinked slowly, trying to gather my thoughts.I was back in our hotel room. But this wasn’t my room. It was Et

Chapter 32

I woke up to a dark room, the silence so thick it almost felt heavy. I had no idea how long I’d been asleep.Slowly, I sat up from Ethan’s bed and turned on the light. When I stepped out, he was nowhere in sight.I headed to the kitchen to get some water and maybe something to eat. My stomach was already growling; the last time I’d eaten was around ten. But the fridge only had bottled water.I pouted and sat at the counter, debating whether to go downstairs for food or just call room service. That’s when it hit me—I didn’t even know where my bag was. I’d left it on the sun lounger, along with my phone.Just as I was about to walk back to Ethan’s room to reach for the telephone, something caught my eye. My bag was sitting on the couch.My brows knitted together. I was sure I’d left it outside earlier. I got up, walked toward it, and unzipped it to check my things—everything was still there. Wallet, keys, charger, makeup pouch. Nothing was missing.Then I noticed my phone inside. I turn

Chapter 33

We flew back to Los Angeles the next day. I kept my eyes on the window most of the time, pretending to be asleep so I wouldn’t have to talk. Ethan didn’t speak either. He just sat beside me, silent, scrolling through his phone every now and then.When we landed, he carried my bag without a word. The air between us was awkward. Outside the airport, his driver was already waiting.The ride home was quiet too. I looked out the window while the city lights passed by. Ethan sat beside me, his gaze fixed straight ahead. Neither of us tried to start a conversation.Is he still upset because of Ingrid’s interview last night? The thought kept replaying in my head, but I didn’t have the courage to ask.When the car stopped in front of my place, I unbuckled my seatbelt and reached for the door. “Thanks, Mr. Blake,” I murmured.He only gave a short nod.The car drove off, leaving me standing by the curb. I watched the taillights disappear before finally turning toward the building.As soon as I s

Chapter 34

I laughed nervously, shaking my head. “No, he’s not… the father.”Lando’s brow lifted, clearly unconvinced, but he didn’t press any further. His eyes lingered on me for a second before he leaned back on the chair, arms crossing casually—as if he was trying to read the truth off my face.Before either of us could say another word, a familiar voice echoed from the hallway.“Selina? Selina!”My head snapped toward the door just as it swung open. Melody came rushing in, eyes wide, her expression a mix of panic and drama.“Oh my God! Are you not dying, aren’t you? What the hell happened to you?” she blurted out, practically throwing her bag on the chair before hurrying to my side. “I swear, I almost had a heart attack when I got that call!”She hugged me so tight I could barely breathe, so I smacked her shoulder lightly.“I’m fine, I’m not dying. Stop being overdramatic,” I scolded.“You can’t blame me! The caller told me you were bleeding!”Caller?I glanced at Lando, who was watching us

Chapter 35

I’d been stuck in the hospital for almost two and a half days, following every single instruction the doctor gave me. With my phone broken, I had no idea what was happening at work. One thing I did know: Dana had Ethan completely wrapped around her finger.“So… you have to wait for your replacement before you can actually quit?” Melody asked, sharp as always, while helping me pack up my things for discharge.I nodded, taking a bite of orange. “Yeah. If I don’t find someone reliable to take over, there’s no way he’s letting me go.”Melody raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. “I thought he was supposed to be nice. You’ve been with him for years. And now you’re telling me he’s been giving you a hard time this whole time?”I laughed quietly. She’d been furious with Ethan yesterday after I told her everything about him.“He really is nice,” I mumbled.Melody gasped and shook her head dramatically. “Sure, you say that because you like him. That’s how it always goes, right? When you have

Chapter 36

The woman standing in front of my desk couldn’t stop shaking. Tears streaked down her cheeks, her fingers twisting together as she tried to explain herself again.“Mr. Blake, please, just give me another chance. It won’t happen again, I swear!”I leaned back in my chair, the anger rising in my chest. “You approved a contract that cost the company seventy thousand dollars in losses. You didn’t read the fine print. You signed it without my review!” My tone was no longer calm. It was cold and biting. “Tell me, what kind of employee does that?!”“I... I thought the client was already verified.”“You thought,” I snapped. “That’s the problem! You don’t get paid to think based on guesses. You get paid to make sure nothing like this happens. But clearly, you don’t understand the difference!”Her shoulders shook harder as she cried, wiping her tears with trembling hands. “Please, Mr. Blake. I really need this job.”I stood, the chair scraping lightly against the floor. “Then you should’ve acte

Chapter 37

I stepped into the interview room, feeling Ethan’s eyes on me wherever I went, but he didn’t speak. I closed the door and tried to focus.What’s wrong with him?Ever since I arrived at the office this morning, he had been like that—just watching, barely saying a word.I called in the first applicant. She smiled nervously, twirling her hair, but as soon as she started answering questions, it was clear she wasn’t ready for the role. Her examples were vague, she stumbled over basic questions, and she couldn’t explain her experience clearly. I made a note and signaled politely when her time was up.The second candidate came in practically glowing with energy. She laughed at everything I said and nodded too eagerly. It felt more like a performance than real answers. I kept my tone neutral while she spoke, but I noticed Ethan’s reactions. His disapproval was obvious.The third applicant was quieter, professional, and answered clearly. She wasn’t perfect, but she had potential. By the time th

Chapter 38

The next morning, I woke up to something strange.A basket sat neatly by my doorstep, tied with a thin white ribbon. Inside were apples, oranges, a small pack of cherry tomatoes, and two bottles of milk. No note. Just there like it had been placed quietly before sunrise.I stood there for a while, not moving. It wasn’t the first time something unexpected happened lately, but this… this felt deliberate.When I picked up one of the apples, I noticed a faint indentation, as if someone had checked if it was ripe enough before leaving it. I turned it over in my hand, half-smiling.There was only one person meticulous enough to do that.Still, I placed everything in the fridge and didn’t mention it to anyone. Maybe it wasn’t him. Maybe some neighbor got the wrong apartment. But the next morning, the same basket appeared again. This time with carrots, lettuce, and a handwritten label stuck to one of the bottles. Freshly delivered.And on the third day, there were neatly packed smoothie ingred

Chapter 39

The morning started like any other. Papers stacked high, deadlines closing in, and a dull headache pressing behind my eyes. But it wasn’t the numbers that bothered me. It was the quiet tension that came every time Selina walked into my office.She wasn’t late today. She’s always precise and calm like she’s used to. But there was something different in the way she stood in front of my desk this morning. The usual polite tone was gone and replaced by a firm, steady voice that almost sounded like she didn’t care whether I approved or not.“The final batch of applicants is ready for the last interview,” she said, setting a folder on my table. “Their schedules are arranged for Friday. I’ve already emailed HR to confirm.”Her words were professional and clipped. I looked up from my laptop, studying her face. No hesitation, no warmth. She didn’t even wait for me to answer before turning to leave.“Selina.”She stopped, her hand still on the doorknob. “Yes, Mr. Blake?”The title again. Cold a

Chapter 40

I couldn’t focus on anything that evening. The apartment was quiet, the hum of the air conditioner and the occasional car outside the window the only interruptions to the thoughts racing in my head.I had tried to finish some reports, but my hands kept hovering over the keyboard without typing a single word. My mind was a whirlwind, replaying the last few days: the sudden disappearance of the candidates, Elton’s phone call, and the sting of realizing just how much Ethan had been meddling in my work.I didn’t even notice my phone vibrating until it buzzed for the third time in ten minutes. I picked it up with a sigh, expecting yet another spam call or some work-related nonsense.“Selina?” The voice on the other line was warm, familiar, and soft.“Elton?” I said, surprised. My brow furrowed as I leaned back in my chair, the light from the desk across the papers I hadn’t touched all evening. “Why are you calling?”There was a brief pause on the other end, the kind that made me suspicious

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