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Jasmine sat alone in her room, lost in thought. The memory of the moment she was startled to find a little girl upstairs was still fresh. They both froze in place until a scream pierced the silence. At that moment, Mr. Hawthorne and the woman Jasmine assumed to be his wife appeared.The sound of the door opening echoed, forcing Jasmine to quickly wipe away the tears streaming down her cheeks.“I asked them to wait,” Mr. Hawthorne said. “Now, explain to me the reason for your tears.”The tears that had been held back began to fall again, and Jasmine wiped her eyes repeatedly. “You’re married and have a child,” she whispered, her voice trembling.“Yes, I won’t deny it.”Jasmine closed her eyes for a moment, trying to hold back the pain creeping into her chest. “You can’t keep me here any longer. They’ll be very disappointed in you. Please, let me go,” she pleaded, her voice filled with sadness.“So, your tears are because I’m married and have a child, and you feel like you’re the reason
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The restraint of feelings was finally released.In the silence broken only by the whisper of the wind, their love blossomed, mingling in increasingly intense kisses. With one hand, Mr. Hawthorne still controlling the back of Jasmine’s head, and the other arm wrapped around her back, their tongues entwined tightly, merging in soft, stimulating movements. The passion continued to rise, especially for Mr. Hawthorne, who had long been unfulfilled in his predatory instincts.As Mr. Hawthorne moved the kiss from her lips to her neck, Jasmine reflexively tilted her head back, making her more aware of the hand that still supported her head. In that moment, Jasmine opened her eyes, faced with the mesmerizing night sky.The pleasure from the passionate touch on her neck made Jasmine bite her lip. The hand that had been around her back slowly descended, tracing her waist before turning her body and laying her back on the sun lounge.Seeing Mr. Hawthorne’s face far above hers, regulating his brea
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Mr. Hawthorne was startled by a touch on his back, accompanied by Lilly’s loud voice. The tension in the room immediately escalated as they lay close together in the office. Jasmine quickly buried herself under the blanket, hoping her presence wouldn’t be discovered. Mr. Hawthorne turned his body to see Lilly looking upset. “Daddy, why are you sleeping here? Lilly’s all alone!” she exclaimed with a disappointed tone. “Sorry, Daddy accidentally fell asleep while working last night,” Mr. Hawthorne said as he slowly stood up. The movement of the blanket, which could reveal her hiding place, prompted Jasmine to quickly shift, hiding behind Mr. Hawthorne’s back, seeking protection from Lilly’s gaze. Mr. Hawthorne noticed this movement but chose to ignore it, understanding that they were in a situation that needed to be hidden from Lilly. Mr. Hawthorne’s eyes were drawn to the clothes scattered on the floor, it seemed Lilly hadn’t yet noticed their situation. However, he couldn’t leave
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Mr. Vanderbilt’s cheek was pressed against the table, his head throbbing from the forceful grip. The words that escaped his twisted lips were barely intelligible. He had tried to break free, but his opponent’s strength was undeniable.“I gave you a chance, waited for you to apologize, but you never did?!” Mr. Hawthorne spat with deep hatred.His grip tightened, showing no concern if Mr. Vanderbilt’s head would indeed merge with the table. “Should I separate your brain from your head so you can see for yourself how disgusting your actions are?”A flash of concern appeared in Theodore’s eyes as Mr. Hawthorne reached into his jacket. He intervened, “Sorry, Mr. Hawthorne, but I believe it’s inappropriate to do this here.”Despite the fiery rage within him, Mr. Hawthorne barely restrained himself from pulling out his firearm. He straightened up, not removing his sharp gaze from his target.Mr. Vanderbilt quickly hugged Mr. Hawthorne’s legs, trying to calm the situation. “I realize you’re n
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Turning his back on Tristan, who was being carried by Theodore and the driver, Mr. Hawthorne walked toward the car. The ringing of his phone made him pause momentarily, just as he watched Tristan being placed in the trunk.His hand slipped into the pocket of his suit jacket, pulling out the phone. His expression turned serious and displeased as the name “Mr. Harper” flashed on the screen.He answered the call and said, “You still have the nerve to contact Jasmine.”“You ...?! Why is Jasmine’s phone in your hands?”“Because we were making love, and your call interrupted our moment.”“I don’t believe you.”“You need to stop contacting her.”“I have no reason to stop reaching out to her. You should be the one to let go of Jasmine before things get more complicated.”Mr. Hawthorne sneered. “Your threats don’t affect me.”“You’ll regret this,” Mr. Harper replied, his voice filled with anger.Realizing that the conversation was futile, Mr. Hawthorne ended the call and immediately blocked Mr
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Jasmine ended the call and sighed as she stared at her phone screen. “I can’t let him come here,” she muttered to herself. “Everyone’s talking about working at Kins Enterprises after graduation. If they see the owner here, it’ll cause a commotion. That would be troublesome.”She put her phone away and started down the corridor again. Just as she was nearing Mr. Harper’s office, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist. When she saw who it was, she was startled—it was Sabrina.Sabrina was wearing a hoodie and a face mask, her eyebrows furrowed as if she were angry. When Jasmine tried to pull away, Sabrina tightened her grip.Sabrina glared at her, her voice full of menace. “We need to talk, Jasmine. Now.”“About what? I’m in a hurry.”“Don’t pretend you don’t know. I know you’re involved with Kinsley Hawthorne. Do you think you can use him to get ahead here?”“Let go of me!”Sabrina ignored her plea and dragged Jasmine to a secluded corner behind the campus building. There, Sabrina pulled do
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The tension and worry suffocated every corner of the room. Jasmine’s heartbeat quickened as Mr. Merrick pointed a gun directly at her.“Mr. Merrick, you can’t do this to my daughter!” Thomas shouted, a mix of fear and anger boiling in his chest.Mr. Merrick sneered, his aim unwavering. “Why can’t I? This is my chance. Kinsley Hawthorne will feel my pain if your daughter disappears.” He tightened his grip on the gun and continued, “You just need to choose who I should take out first—your father or the man you love.”Jasmine shook her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Please, don’t hurt them,” she pleaded, her voice trembling almost to the point of inaudibility.“Then walk over here. Now!” Mr. Merrick barked.Jasmine was about to follow Mr. Merrick’s order, but Mr. Hawthorne’s hand, still holding hers, seemed to refuse to let her go.“I’ll count to three. If you’re still there, I’ll shoot,” Mr. Merrick threatened.“Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you,” Mr. Hawthorne said, his v
