Lahat ng Kabanata ng GOLDEN CONTRACT OF DESIRE: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 24

The water embraced Clara’s body as she moved gently through it. Sunlight filtered through the open roof and touched her face, warm and bright. For a brief moment, everything else faded away. Contracts, responsibilities, and expectations drifted to the back of her mind. She focused only on the water.Clara pushed herself forward, swimming slowly across the wide pool. Each movement felt light, almost effortless, as the water carried her body forward. The quiet splash of her strokes fill the air.After several laps, she finally stopped and rested her hands on the pool’s edge. Her breathing was slightly heavier, but the cool water soothed her. For the first time since arriving at the house, she felt relaxed.H1 still stood quietly nearby. Clara leaned against the edge, letting the calm silence settle around her. Her thoughts began to wander. She thought about the new life she had suddenly stepped into. Everything here felt luxurious, yet strangely controlled. Still, the pool had given her

MONDAY MORNINGClara stood in front of the mirror and adjusted the collar of her shirt. Her mind was already moving ahead to the day waiting for her. It was the first day of the new week, and also the first day she would step into Rothwell Enterprises as his personal assistant and as his woman. Living in the same house with him was one thing but working directly under him in front of many employees was another matter entirely.She brushed her hair back and checked her reflection once more. There was nothing dramatic about her expression. Calmness suited her better. After a moment she stepped away from the mirror and left the room.Jeffery was already downstairs when she entered the dining area. He sat at the table with a tablet in front of him, scrolling through several documents while a cup of coffee rested beside his hand. The moment she walked in, he looked up briefly.“You’re ready,” he said.“Yes.”He returned his attention to the screen. “We should leave soon. Monday mornings te