Emelia's heart was still racing as she reached the top of the stairs. Marcus's heavy footsteps followed close behind her , deliberate, controlled, but unmistakably angry. The rain continued its steady rhythm against the large windows lining the hallway, making the luxurious house feel even more isolated from the outside world.She pushed open the door to her bedroom and stepped inside. Marcus followed, closing the door behind him with a firm click that sounded far too loud in the quiet house. He didn't sit down. He stood near the door, arms crossed over his broad chest, staring at her with dark, stormy eyes."Sit," he ordered.Emelia raised an eyebrow but obeyed, perching on the edge of her bed. She crossed her legs slowly, the short sundress riding up her thighs just enough to test him. "So... this is the private talk?"Marcus exhaled sharply through his nose, running a hand over his jaw. "This has to stop, Emelia. Today. Right now. I'm not joking anymore."She looked up at him, tryi
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