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As Andrianne left the coffee shop, Steve sat there for a moment, his mind racing with thoughts of the past and the present. He couldn't believe that Andrianne was married to Lucas, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy at the thought. He knew he had no right to feel that way, but he couldn't help it.As he sat there lost in thought, his phone rang, and he saw that it was Lucas calling. He hesitated for a moment before answering, unsure of what to expect."Hello?" he answered tentatively."Steve, it's Lucas. Can you meet me at my office in half an hour?" Lucas said in his usual authoritative tone.Steve was taken aback by the request, but he knew he couldn't refuse. "Uh, yeah, sure. I'll be there."Lucas hung up without another word, leaving Steve feeling even more unsure of what was to come. He finished his coffee and left the coffee shop, making his way to Lucas's office.When he arrived, he was greeted by Lucas's assistant, who directed him to Lucas's private office. As h
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As he sat back in his chair, he thought about the situation with Andrianne. He couldn't help but feel jealous about Steve and his connection with Andrianne. He didn't want to admit it, but he knew that he had feelings for her. Even though their marriage was only a contract, he found himself caring for her more than he had intended to.Lucas knew that he had to do something to keep Andrianne safe, especially with the recent discovery of the hidden cameras in her house. He couldn't risk anything happening to her, not after everything they had been through.With a heavy sigh, Lucas leaned back in his chair and rubbed his temples. He needed to clear his head and come up with a plan to protect Andrianne. He couldn't let his jealousy and feelings get in the way of her safety.As Lucas finished up his work for the day, he shut down his computer and packed his briefcase, ready to head home. He stood up from his desk and stretched his arms and legs, feeling the tension in his muscles release.
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As the sun rose above the horizon, the world slowly awakened from its slumber. The morning dew glistened like a million tiny diamonds on the grass, the scent of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, and the birds chirped their sweet melodies, signaling the start of a new day.She rubbed her bleary eyes, blinking blearily at the bright sunlight that streamed through the window, and let out a deep sigh. It was 6 a.m, early enough to make breakfast for Lucas, her contracted husband, but she felt as if she hadn't slept at all.Andrianne tossed and turned on the soft, inviting mattress, her mind buzzing with a million thoughts and worries. She couldn't seem to shake off the restlessness that had plagued her all night, and as the blaring sound of her alarm jolted her awake, she groaned inwardly, knowing that she had another day to face.She rubbed her bleary eyes, blinking blearily at the bright sunlight that streamed through the window, and let out a deep sigh. It was 6 a.m, early
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CH 47Andrianne quickly finished her breakfast, feeling a sense of urgency rise within her. She had an appointment with Steve, her father's alleged bodyguard, and she knew that she needed to be ready.As she made her way up the stairs, Andrianne couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She had always been suspicious of Steve, and she couldn't shake the feeling that he was hiding something from her.But she pushed those thoughts aside and focused on getting ready. She stepped into the shower, feeling the warm water wash over her body, and she couldn't help but relax for a moment.Once she was dressed, Andrianne made her way to the door, checking her appearance in the mirror one last time. She wore a black dress that hugged her curves in all the right places, her hair styled in loose waves that cascaded down her back. Andrianne's heart skipped a beat as she heard Steve's words. Her mind couldn't process the information as her eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn't seen Steve in years,
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CH 48.Andrianne sat in the police station, her mind racing with thoughts of what had just happened. She was grateful to be safe, but she couldn't shake the feeling that things were only going to get more complicated from here. As she waited to give her statement, she couldn't help but wonder what Steve was doing and how he was feeling.Finally, it was Andrianne's turn to speak with the police. She took a deep breath and walked into the interrogation room. The detectives sat across from her, their faces stern and serious."Ms. Andrianne, can you please tell us what happened this morning?" one of the detectives asked.Andrianne took a deep breath and recounted the events of the morning. She described how Steve had come to see her at the restaurant and how he had threatened Lucas. She explained that she had tried to get away from Steve, but he had chased her down the street.The detectives listened intently as she spoke, taking notes and asking follow-up questions. When she was finished
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CH 49.As Andrianne pulled into her driveway, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over her. She was glad to finally be home after the day she had just had. She quickly parked her car and got out, making her way to the front door.As she stepped inside, she let out a sigh of relief. Lucas wasn't home yet, which meant she had some time to herself. She didn't want to risk telling him that she had been out with Steve earlier that day. She knew he would be angry, and she didn't want to deal with that right now.Andrianne quickly made her way upstairs to her bedroom, closing the door behind her. She felt like she had been running all day and was ready to just relax and unwind.She went over to her closet and grabbed a comfortable pair of sweats and a t-shirt. As she changed, she couldn't help but think about Steve and everything that had happened earlier that day. She was still trying to process it all.Andrianne knew that she couldn't keep avoiding Steve forever. He was her b
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CH 50.As Lucas was heading out the door, Steve walked in and greeted him with a curt nod. "Good morning, Sir," he said, his voice strained.Lucas returned the nod. "Good morning, Steve. Is there anything you need to update me on?""No, Sir," Steve replied quickly. "Everything is under control.""Good to hear," Lucas said before turning to leave.As Lucas walked out, Steve's eyes narrowed. He could barely contain his anger and resentment towards Lucas. After all, he was the reason Andrianne was stuck in this loveless marriage. But he couldn't let his feelings get in the way of his job. He had a duty to protect Andrianne, no matter how much he despised the man she was married to.As soon as Lucas left, Steve made his way to Andrianne's door. He knocked gently, and Andrianne opened it with a scowl on her face. "Good morning, Andrianne," Steve said, trying to sound friendly.Andrianne gave him a curt nod, but didn't say anything. She wasn't happy about having a bodyguard, especially one
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CH. 51Andrianne paced back and forth in the living room, her eyes glued to the clock on the wall. It was already past 11p.m, and Lucas was nowhere in sight. She bit her lower lip nervously, wondering where he could be. Lucas had never stayed out this late before without letting her know. She tried calling his phone, but it went straight to voicemail.Her mind began to race, imagining all sorts of scenarios. Maybe he had gotten into an accident, or worse. She tried to calm herself down, telling herself that he was a responsible adult who could take care of himself. But the anxiety continued to gnaw at her.As the minutes turned into hours, Andrianne's worry turned to agitation. She began pacing more erratically, biting her nails and fidgeting with her hair. She wondered if he was with Emily, his girlfriend. A pang of jealousy shot through her, but she pushed it aside, reminding herself that they were not together anymore.She tried calling him again, but still no answer. Andrianne dec
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