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Sure enough, not long after, Chase returned, his face dark.“Harper, why is there a man in the bathtub?”She had no idea how to explain. Pretending to still be drunk, she murmured, “Uh… I feel awful… I want to vomit…”He ignored everything else and pressed down on her, forcing her hand open, demanding, “Tell me—who is that man in the living room?”Harper cursed Carissa for not being home to explain the high-tech product to him herself.She lifted her eyes to meet his almost predatory gaze and said slowly, “He’s… my roommate’s…”Before she could finish, Chase frowned, serious, cutting her off sharply.“Harper! Do you know what you’re doing? Tell me—this person… alive or dead?”Her breath caught, and a sly smile tugged at her lips. “Do you think it’s alive?”Chase’s face turned ashen, co

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Soft morning light filtered through the sheer curtains, gently spilling over the bedding.Harper’s ears caught the sound of running water.She opened her eyes, a sharp pain at her temples, and immediately realized—her clothes were disheveled.Last night, her earlobes and neck had been kissed countless times…His hands—long, strong, with defined joints—had traced her body like fire spreading across dry tinder. Even recalling it now made her heart race.The water abruptly stopped.Soon, Chase emerged from the bathroom. His muscular torso, partially revealed under a loosely buttoned shirt, made the blood in her veins surge.Droplets of water clung to his damp hair, and the fierce heat in his eyes had cooled, replaced by a penetrating, icy gaze fixed on her.Harper’s heart skipped. Her cheeks flushed, and she grabbed the blanket, wrapping herself tightly.“We… last night&hell

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Harper’s hangover hadn’t worn off. She had planned to skip work for the day, but Dr. Winston immediately rejected her leave request over the phone.Resigned, she had no choice but to endure the headache and head to the lab.Thanks to her decisive performance in the recent rescue, Harper had earned Director Tuck’s trust.Not only was she entrusted with Belinda’s case, but she was also given a new, highly sensitive assignment.A wealthy heiress returning to Belvia City had volunteered to be a “human guinea pig” for the GG Group’s new PD drug trial, dedicating herself to science.In the office, Tuck’s face was slightly serious. After careful consideration, he couldn’t resist giving a few extra instructions.“Dr. Harper, Miss Willow is officially joining our research group today. You are her attending experimenter. Be extremely careful with the drug protocol. Understood?”Harper skimmed

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Franky, present in the ward as well, caught sight of her and smirked wickedly. “Running into each other so soon?”Dr. Winston looked at Harper, puzzled. “Do you two know each other?”Harper shook her head helplessly.The elegant figure finally turned, revealing a stunning, fashionable woman.In her early thirties, with an enviable figure and a sweet smile, she exuded a poise that made Harper silently admire her.Even Dr. Winston smiled faintly, clearly charmed. “Excuse me, is this Miss Willow?”“That’s me,” the beauty replied, approaching. “Are you Dr. Winston?”She glanced at Harper softly. “And you must be my experimenter, Dr. Harper?”Both Tuck and Harper froze, exchanging wide-eyed looks.So, the glamorous woman before them was Miss Willow!Harper couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy—if she could carry herself w

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Harper’s precise and confident movements left Chase momentarily frozen, forgetting all thought of resistance.Seeing his elegant middle finger pierced by her needle, he could hardly contain his fury.“What… are you doing?!” His bloodshot eyes locked onto her face, teeth gritted.Harper, completely focused, twisted the needle slightly. “Feeling less like coughing?”Only then did Chase realize his breathing had eased.Without waiting for a reply, she checked his pulse again, confirming her assessment. Her eyes darkened slightly as she swiftly and cleanly withdrew the needle.Chase gasped sharply from the sudden pain.Harper turned, carrying the evening gown to the bathroom.When she emerged, it was as if she had transformed. She looked ethereal, radiant, every movement captivating—an otherworldly beauty.Chase’s gaze flickered, and for a moment, he forgot the pain in his hand.Sitting ca

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Harper felt awkward and excused herself from the table.Franky watched her retreating figure, a pang of regret settling in his chest.It had been a long time since he had felt such instant admiration for a girl—and now, upon seeing her again, she was his bro’s woman.He set down his knife and fork, leaning over to ask Chase in a hushed tone, “Chase… is this for real this time?”Chase nodded with absolute certainty.Franky stiffened. “Do you even know what she’s like out there—”At once, Chase’s expression darkened; a sharp edge flashed in his obsidian eyes.Franky hesitated, then patted his shoulder. “Anyway… she’s not easy to handle. Good luck with that.”Harper wandered alone into the garden, letting the evening breeze brush against her.The summer nights in Belvia City were mesmerizing, especially when the stars above shone br

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A tense silence fell.Thinking she had narrowly avoided embarrassment, Harper relaxed slightly—but then Chase spoke again. “Stay away from Franky.”The command surprised her. She raised an eyebrow. “I was hoping he would keep his distance.”Chase studied her in the dim light. Her delicate face radiated determination.Her slender body seemed to him to contain immense strength—a spirit that refused to submit, always standing up for what was right. No wonder Franky had warned him: this girl was not to be tamed.The more he sensed her independence, the stronger his desire grew to dominate, to discover the hidden power she harbored.He leaned in closer.Harper’s breath caught. The crisp scent emanating from him made her pulse skip.“Franky warned me… you’re not easily tamed.”Her lips twitched. “Am I a wild horse? What’s with all the taming talk?”He igno

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Chase pried open Harper’s soft lips, his tongue probing between hers, savoring the sweet, intoxicating taste. His fingers traced the delicate softness of her, tender and supple, like cream.Kiss her—Kiss her fiercely…Every nerve, every cell in his body screamed in madness.A fire burned in his eyes, wildness laced with a dangerous edge.Harper’s mind went blank, unable to think, as her body seemed to float.His firm hand suddenly cupped her waist, pressing her against the wall, trapping her completely against his solid frame.He gave her no chance to speak, lowering his head to capture her lips again, compelling her soft, yielding tongue to intertwine with his in a relentless dance.The kiss deepened, wild and consuming, stirring chaos within her.Her body pressed tightly against his, every nerve ignited by the heat radiating off him.Instinctively, she wanted to resist.But the m

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The next morning, Harper and Carissa had breakfast together before heading to work.After the daily morning meeting, the experimental group followed Tuck on their routine rounds.Harper, still worried about Belinda, went straight to her ward.Reese was there too.Her white shirt and casual trousers gave her a striking, heroic air. Harper secretly admired her—this woman was effortlessly stunning.“Dr. Harper!” Belinda looked vibrant and energetic.Harper approached to check her wounds and was relieved to see they were already scabbed over.“Thanks for the snacks yesterday, Reese,” Harper said, glancing at her.“I wasn’t sure what you girls liked, so I just grabbed some things,” Reese replied casually.“You girls…” Harper twitched at the phrasing.Belinda chuckled, teasing Reese. “You see? Rough guys like him can’t unders

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Chase accompanied Miss Willow in the waiting area, awaiting the test results.Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, highlighting the sharp planes of his face.Miss Willow looked at the man who had grown up by her side with an expression full of fondness.“Chase, your grandmother is doing well abroad. You can rest easy,” she said gently.Chase nodded with gratitude. “Thank you, Auntie, for always keeping her company and taking care of her.”Miss Willow smiled. “There’s no need to be so formal with me. By the way, your grandmother also reminded me: regarding the engagement with the Reeves family, remember your place and don’t lose sight of your principles.”Chase’s eyes narrowed slightly.The engagement between the Gallagher and Reeves families had always been absurd. Though the Reeves family was well-known, they were no match for the Gallagher family’s financ

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