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Arvan's finger grip on my jaw felt strong. I couldn't turn away. Couldn't pull back. Could only stare at his blazing eyes from a distance that was far too close. "How much have you gotten from that Ashford CEO?" Arvan's voice was low, his words spoken in a slow tone but the impact was more painfu

I shook my head hard. Impossible. That thought was too wild, too far from the reality I knew. Even though right now I was living in a luxurious villa and Aldric's car also looked expensive—he himself had said it—this villa wasn't his. That luxury car wasn't his either. All of it belonged to his bo

Before I could confirm it, someone called out. "Ms. Valeria." That voice made me flinch. I turned quickly. Ms. Brennan stood a few steps behind me, work bag in hand, her eyes sweeping my face with a look I knew far too well. "What are you doing here?" she asked flatly. "Are you late?" My body i

For the first time since walking into this room, I felt like maybe there was a place for me here. Maybe I could be accepted for what I could do — not judged by what they had already decided I was. --- The second agenda item: the renovation project for Mrs. Whitmore's residence. Ms. Brennan recap

Arvan said nothing. He just held his jaw tight and stayed silent. "If you were," I continued, "don't be. I'm fine. I got home safely. Thank you for your concern — so sudden, and so very late." "Don't flatter yourself." Arvan cut in, his voice turning sharp. "I wasn't worried. I just — our conversa