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Chapter 60

Claire’s povThe morning sun filtered through the sheer curtains of the guest room, waking me up gently. I reached for my phone on the nightstand, checking the time. It was barely past eight but then I saw a notification on my screen.It was a text from Ethan and it read; “Go through my inbox and arrange the pending corporate emails by urgency.”I hissed under my breath, tossing the phone back onto the mattress. Even when he was miles away in his house, he still found a way to invade my space. He simply wouldn't let me enjoy absolute peace for five full days.Leo was still sound asleep in the adjacent bed, curled up beneath his blanket. Trying not to make a sound, I slipped out of bed, grabbed my toiletries, and went into the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. Once I felt fresh, I tiptoed out of the room and headed downstairs.As I reached the bottom of the staircase, the sound of low voices drifted from the living area. Beatrice and Jude were already fully dressed in elegan

Chapter 61

I locked the bedroom door with a swift click, the sound sealing me away in absolute privacy. My heart was pounding hard against my ribs as I hurried into the bathroom and threw the bolt there too. The heat in my body was unbearable now. I stripped off my clothes, letting them drop to the tiled floor in a careless pile, and stepped into the porcelain bathtub.Lying back against the smooth, sloped surface, I closed my eyes and reached for the hand faucet attachment. My fingers trembled slightly as I gripped the metallic handle and twisted the valve adjustment, turning the flow to a steady, powerful stream making the water to rush out with intense force.I guided the nozzle down, positioning the rushing torrent so it splashed directly over my pulsing clit. The initial impact made my entire body jerk, a sharp gasp tearing from my throat. The steady, forceful pressure was immediate and relentless.“Fuck,” I whimpered aloud, my head tossing back against the rim of the tub.The warmth of the

Chapter 62

“I need to take this,” I whispered to Mary, giving her an apologetic look as I pushed myself off the couch. I grabbed my phone tightly and hurried up the stairs to my room, Ethan’s low, heavy breathing filling the silence in my ear.“I’m opening my tablet now,” I said, my voice shaking slightly as I flipped the screen open and booted up the system.“Hurry up. I don't have all day,” his raspy voice vibrated through the speaker, sounding rough and completely commanding. Every word he spoke sent a sudden, unwanted spike of heat straight to my core, forcing me to fight the immediate wave of arousal and anxiety crashing through me. My mind flashed back to what I had just done in the bathroom, making my heart race even faster.“I’m logging into the secure drive,” I muttered, my fingers trembling as I typed out the password.“Good. Now find the Q3 corporate logistics file and read me the shipping numbers for the European branch. Don't make a mistake.” He stayed on the line the entire time, h

Chapter 63

A soft knock at the door pulled me out of sleep, I opened my eyes, blinking against the bright morning light spilling through the blinds. Before I could even sit up, the door swung open, and Aunt Beatrice stepped into the room.She paused instantly, her brows lifting in surprise as her eyes fell on Mary, who was fast asleep beside me, tangled in half the duvet with her head propped on her giant pillow."Well, look at you two," she said with a warm, quiet smile, stepping further into the room. "I didn't realize I had two sleeping beauties in here. I'm glad to see you both getting along so quickly."Mary groaned softly, rubbing her eyes and sitting up with messy hair. "Morning, Auntie. I hijacked Claire’s bed last night for some quality girls’ and get-to-know-me time.""I see that. Well, enjoy yourselves." Aunt Beatrice chuckled softly. She shifted her attention to me, holding a garment bag draped over her arm. "Claire, dear, I brought this for you. It belonged to my daughter, Elena. Sh

Chapter 64

The shock hit me like a physical punch, knocking out a reasonable amount of air from my lungs. My eyes widened in absolute horror, and before I could even register what was happening, my throat constricted in panic.Pfft!I choked instantly, coughing violently and spitting out the wine right into my cloth napkin. A few drops splashed onto the grass, and I clutched my chest, coughing wildly as my face turned bright red.Aunt Beatrice gasped softly, immediately rubbing my back in concern. "Oh, my goodness! Claire, dear, are you alright? Did it go down the wrong pipe?""Yes," I squeaked out, my voice raspy as I frantically flipped my phone face down onto my lap, my heart beating like a wild animal trapped inside a cage. "I'm so sorry, Aunt Beatrice. It just... went down the wrong way.""Take a slow breath, sweetie," she whispered gently, reaching for a clean paper napkin to hand to me. "No need to rush."I took the napkin with shaking fingers, dabbing my lips while my eyes stared blankly

Chapter 65

"Claire!" Mary exclaimed, looking completely startled. "Oh, gosh, I'm sorry! I came in to bring your clutch you left downstairs, and the bathroom door was locked. Were you... are you okay?"My blood ran completely cold, my fingers tightening around my phone as I prayed she hadn't heard a single sound through the door."I'm fine, Mary," I said, forcing my voice to sound completely calm and steady as I stepped fully into the bedroom. "I was just taking a quick moment to freshen up after taking off the dress. Thank you so much for bringing my bag up.""Of course," Mary smiled, setting the clutch down on the nightstand. She leaned back slightly on her hands, studying me with a light, curious grin. "So, how was the wedding? Did Aunt Beatrice drag you around to meet every single relative and old friend in the garden?"I let out a soft, silent breath, feeling an overwhelming wave of relief wash over me. She hadn't heard a single moan, nor did she suspect a thing."It was actually really love

Chapter 66

By ten o'clock, the house had finally settled into complete silence. Aunt Beatrice had retired to her room after tucking Leo into bed, leaving the hallway quiet and dim.I sat on the edge of my mattress in my lounge clothes, staring blankly at the floor. My hands were still cold, the lingering panic from earlier refusing to leave my body. Just as I reached over to turn off the bedside lamp, the door handle turned softly.The door creaked open, and Mary stepped into the room. She turned around, quietly clicking the lock into place before walking toward me. Her face was serious, her brows pulled tight with confusion and concern.She stopped right in front of me, crossing her arms over her chest. "Claire, we need to talk right now."I swallowed hard, forcing my voice to stay even as I looked up at her. "Mary... look, about earlier?""What was that on your phone?" She immediately interrupted softly, her voice strained. "Claire, I saw the screen. I saw what was on there, it was an absolute

Chapter 67

The harsh glare of the morning sun hadn't even broken through the curtains when my eyes fluttered open. I stared at the ceiling for a second, feeling a sudden surge of determination wash over me. Today was Sunday and my very last day of freedom before I had to plunge back into Ethan’s dark, suffocating world. I wasn't going to spend it moping around or hiding in fear. I was going to make every single second count.Smiling softly, I reached for my phone on the nightstand and played a lively, upbeat playlist, keeping the volume moderate so I wouldn't disturb Leo, who was still fast asleep on his bed, curled up like a peaceful little ball. After a few minutes, I paired my EarPods and slipped them into my ears. I swung my legs over the edge of the mattress and began laying the bed, humming and vibing along to the rhythm of the music. Once the sheets were pulled tight, I brought out our suitcases and began organizing our things. I neatly folded my clothes and Leo’s extra shirts, packing a

Chapter 68

We stayed glued to the couch, completely lost in the movie, until the clock on the wall struck one in the afternoon. Laura stretched her arms, standing up from the cushions to head back to the kitchen to begin preparing lunch."I'll come help you out in the kitchen, Laura," I offered, standing up as well and leaving Mary and Leo deeply engrossed in the cartoon on the screen."Oh, Claire, you don't have to!" Laura smiled warmly, waving her hand. "You're a guest, you should just relax.""It doesn’t matter, I want to," I laughed softly, following her into the airy, sunlit kitchen.We decided to make chicken and mushroom alfredo pasta. Laura pulled out the large wooden cutting board, a box of fettuccine, fresh heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic, boneless chicken breasts, and a large basket of fresh brown mushrooms. I grabbed a sharp knife, taking over the task of dicing the garlic cloves, slicing the fresh mushrooms, and cutting the chicken into small, neat cubes while Laura set a large

Chapter 69

Mary looked at my pale face, her eyes lighting up with instant teasing. "Look at you! I already know who that caller is just from how white your face turned," she chuckled, shaking her head. "I'll go give you some privacy with your boss."Before I could even explain, she stood up and walked away toward the kitchen.I took a deep breath and tapped his name to dial him back, bringing the phone up to my ear. But instead of ringing, a cold automated voice informed me that the number was currently unreachable. I lowered the phone, staring at the blank screen for a second.If it's really that important, he'll just call me back or send a text, I told myself, trying to shake off the uneasy feeling in my chest.I picked up the novel from the small table and walked back into the main living room area, sitting down on the couch right beside Mary who had just returned from the kitchen with a bottle of water in hand. She glanced over at the book in my hand and burst into a quick laugh. "Are you s

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