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Jasmine slowly opened her eyes as the kiss ended. Their gazes locked, holding each other’s stare for a moment. Without a word, Mr. Hawthorne gently caressed Jasmine’s cheek before turning away. In the silence that followed, her heartbeat quickened. Jasmine stood frozen, unable to move from her spot. A few moments later, the sound of running water from the bathroom broke her reverie. She walked to the side of the bed, her heart pounding. “Come on, think about something else! L—like having breakfast with Mr. Hawthorne, the luxurious clothes he bought, or...!” Jasmine’s thoughts drifted back to the sweet moment of their kiss, her fingers instinctively touching her lips as she smiled... before snapping back to reality. “Wh—why does it feel like he’s the only man in the world?!” Amidst her restlessness, Jasmine’s phone vibrated. Mr. Harper’s name appeared on the screen, causing her to hesitate over whether to answer it. Regret over her recent behavior made her reach for the phone. “H
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Mr. Hawthorne waited, but the words asking him to stop never came. Jasmine confused him, filling his mind with questions that had no answers. Should he stop? Or was it better to keep going, to find out where Jasmine’s boundaries truly lay? “Jasmine,” he called softly. Jasmine slowly opened her eyes, trying to gauge how far things had gone. Embarrassment washed over her as she realized her body was exposed, with Mr. Hawthorne’s robe disheveled, its belt nearly undone. “I—I... now I...” Jasmine stammered, clutching the sheets tightly. Mr. Hawthorne’s gaze swept over her body, noting the marks he had left. His hand reached out, brushing away the hair that covered her neck, revealing another red mark. “I went overboard,” he murmured quietly. “W—what do you mean?” Jasmine asked, confusion evident on her face. “How are you feeling so far?” he inquired. Jasmine looked away. “Before that, could you... pull up the blanket for me?” Without a word, Mr. Hawthorne immediately covered her w
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Mr. Hawthorne’s car was nowhere in sight. Jasmine turned to seek answers from Mr. Ramirez, who was waiting for her in the car. Aware of her lateness, she immediately asked him to chase after Mr. Hawthorne. “To catch up with Mr. Hawthorne, I’d have to exceed the speed limit. Sir would not approve of that,” Mr. Ramirez said firmly. “I’m sorry, Miss Everhart. If you really want to speak with him today, I suggest you visit Kins Enterprises after your classes.” “Am I allowed to go there?” Jasmine asked hesitantly. Mr. Ramirez nodded. “Sir has never prevented you from visiting the company.” Jasmine accepted Mr. Ramirez’s suggestion, and they set off for the campus. With Sabrina absent, the campus atmosphere felt brighter. Jasmine could focus on her studies without the anxiety of intimidation, as only Sabrina dared to trouble her, the other students chose to stay indifferent. What troubled her mind was the conversation she overheard around campus. “Sabrina and her gang are still missin
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Mr. Hawthorne left Jasmine to monitor the progress of a meeting, temporarily closing the debate between them. As he walked back to his office, he met Theodore, who immediately followed in his steps. “I just came from your office to check on Miss Everhart.” “Is she still here?” “Yes, Sir. Also, regarding your previous request, I am hesitant to act.” Mr. Hawthorne’s steps halted, and so did Theodore’s. “You haven’t done it yet?” “I wanted to confirm once more if you really intend to release them?” Theodore slightly bowed his head, then spoke with a serious expression. “I’m sorry, Sir. Your decision might have been influenced by Miss Everhart’s plea.” “In that case, what should I do?” This time, Theodore bowed deeply. “I will carry out your orders.” Mr. Hawthorne sighed, thinking for a moment. “Release them before sunrise, under the conditions I’ve set,” he said, then continued walking. Indeed, it wouldn’t be fair if the captives were released just like that. Before that happen
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Jasmine’s heart pounded hard. Although it wasn’t the first time she wore Mr. Hawthorne’s shirt, her nervousness was so palpable. She didn’t even dare to look at Mr. Hawthorne, who was leaning back with his eyes closed. “Are you done?” Mr. Hawthorne asked. Jasmine nodded slowly. “Hmm...” Mr. Hawthorne opened his eyes and released his clasped hands. His gaze landed on Jasmine, who was wearing a maroon shirt. The bottom hem of the shirt revealed a bit of her right thigh, showing off her glowing skin. Even though he was tempted, he held himself back from touching her, then silently started the car engine and continued driving. Jasmine cast a glance at Mr. Hawthorne, who was wearing a black shirt. The shirt that matched hers piqued her curiosity—why did Mr. Hawthorne bring two shirts? “Do you always carry a spare shirt when you go out?” Mr. Hawthorne remained focused on driving, pondering the real reason why he always kept a change of clothes in the car. The shirts were always maroon
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