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Chapter 36: Breakfast In BedOlivia Hart woke up to the smell of something burning. She bolted upright, her heart racing. The sunlight streaming through the penthouse windows told her it was far too late for breakfast, and the faint sound of Ethan Cole swearing from the kitchen filled her with dread, and a surprising amount of amusement. Ethan Cole, the untouchable billionaire, the man who could dismantle empires with a single phone call, was apparently at war with the stove. Curiosity got the better of her, and she slipped out of bed, pulling on a robe as she tiptoed toward the source of the commotion. She peeked around the corner to find Ethan standing in front of a skillet, armed with a spatula like it was a sword. His usually immaculate appearance was in disarray: his shirt was untucked, his sleeves rolled up, and his hair was sticking up in every direction. “Come on, you stupid thing!” Ethan muttered, flipping a pancake that promptly landed on the floor. Olivia couldn’t h
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Chapter 37: A Game of TruthsThe air in the penthouse was unusually quiet that evening. Ethan Cole sat on the plush sofa with a glass of whiskey in his hand, his sharp suit replaced by a casual sweater and slacks. Olivia Hart was sprawled across the opposite end, her legs tucked beneath her, flipping through channels with disinterest. “Do you ever actually watch anything, or is the remote just for decoration?” Ethan teased, swirling his drink. Olivia shot him a glare. “Excuse me for trying to find something that doesn’t involve explosions or boring documentaries about corporate takeovers.” “Those aren’t boring,” Ethan argued, leaning back. “They’re informative.” “They’re sleep aids,” Olivia retorted, finally settling on a cheesy rom-com. Ethan groaned. “This? Really? The guy is about to propose to the wrong woman. You can see it coming from a mile away.” “That’s the point,” Olivia said, tossing a pillow at him. “Not everyone likes convoluted schemes, Mr. Cole. Some of us e
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Chapter 38: The Uninvited GuestOlivia woke up the next morning feeling lighter than she had in weeks. Ethan's words from the night before echoed in her mind: “I’m not going anywhere.” They’d stayed up late talking, the game of truths leading to unspoken feelings finally surfacing. She padded into the kitchen to find Ethan already there, dressed in his signature suit and tie, sipping his coffee while scrolling through his phone. “Morning,” she said, her voice still groggy. “Morning,” he replied without looking up. But then his eyes flicked to her, and he smirked. “Nice bedhead.” Olivia groaned, running her fingers through her wild hair. “Thanks for the ego boost.” “You’re welcome.” Ethan leaned against the counter, a rare trace of playfulness in his demeanor. “Breakfast is on the table.” Olivia looked over to see an impressive spread: eggs, toast, fruit, and—of course—freshly brewed coffee. She raised an eyebrow. “You cooked?” “No,” Ethan admitted. “The chef did. But I t
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Chapter 39: Dinner with the ColesSaturday evening arrived with an air of nervous anticipation. Olivia stood in front of the mirror, smoothing down the sleek black dress she’d chosen for the dinner. It was elegant yet understated, perfect for meeting the Evelyn Cole again. “You look fine,” Ethan said from the doorway, his tone casual. Olivia turned to glare at him. “Fine? That’s all you’ve got? I’m about to meet your entire family, and you’re giving me ‘fine’?” Ethan smirked, adjusting the cufflinks on his pristine white shirt. “You look beautiful. Better?” She rolled her eyes but couldn’t stop the small smile from forming. “A little.” They arrived at the Cole family estate just as the sun was setting, casting a golden glow over the sprawling mansion. Olivia’s jaw dropped as she took in the grandeur of the place, the perfectly manicured gardens, the marble fountain in the driveway, and the sheer size of the house. “This is a *house*?” Olivia whispered as they walked up the
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Chapter 40: The Flirtatious CEO Monday morning began like any other. Olivia woke up to the sound of her alarm, groggily stretching before realizing she was no longer in her apartment but Ethan’s penthouse. The events of the past few weeks had shifted her entire life, and she was still adjusting. As she shuffled into the kitchen, Ethan was already there, sipping his coffee and scrolling through his tablet. But something was different. His usual crisp, composed demeanor had been replaced by a mischievous grin that made Olivia wary. “Good morning, sunshine,” he said, his voice dripping with charm. Olivia raised an eyebrow, grabbing a mug. “You’re unusually chipper for a Monday. What’s going on?” “Can’t a man be in a good mood around his stunning girlfriend?” Ethan asked, setting his tablet down and leaning against the counter. She gave him a skeptical look. “What are you up to, Ethan?” “Nothing,” he said innocently, though the twinkle in his eye suggested otherwise. “I just
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Chapter 41: Bound by Passion The evening air was warm, the faint hum of city lights filtering through the open balcony doors of Ethan’s penthouse. Olivia stood by the railing, her hair tousled by the breeze, her gaze lost in the twinkling skyline. She wore one of Ethan’s shirts, its fabric brushing against her bare thighs, and the sight of her—soft and unguarded, stole his breath. Ethan leaned against the doorway, watching her in silence. It wasn’t just her beauty that captivated him, it was the way she seemed to bring life to his otherwise cold, structured world. Slowly, he approached, his footsteps quiet against the hardwood floors. “You’re miles away,” he murmured, his voice low and velvety. Olivia turned, startled, but her lips curved into a soft smile. “Just thinking.” “About?” he asked, stepping closer, his eyes never leaving hers. She hesitated, her gaze dropping to the glass of wine in her hand. “Everything. Us.” Ethan closed the distance between them, his hand ge
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Chapter 42: Love in the Little Moments Morning spilled into the room in soft, golden streaks, casting a warm glow on the tangled sheets and clothes scattered across Ethan's bedroom floor. Olivia stirred awake first, her head nestled in the crook of Ethan’s arm, the faint rhythm of his heartbeat steady beneath her cheek. For a moment, she simply lay there, basking in the quiet intimacy of the moment. There were no cameras, no reporters, no chaos—just Ethan and the stillness that came with being in his presence. She allowed herself the rare indulgence of tracing small circles on his chest with her fingertip. Ethan shifted slightly, his eyes fluttering open. A slow, lazy grin spread across his face as he caught sight of her. “Good morning, Ms. Hart,” he said, his voice husky from sleep. “Good morning, Mr. Cole,” Olivia replied, her lips curving into a smile. Ethan tightened his arm around her, pulling her even closer. “I could get used to waking up like this.” “You say that
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Chapter 43: The Push and PullEthan sat at the head of the Cole Enterprises conference table, his presence dominating the room. Executives shuffled papers nervously, Jake worked tirelessly to keep the flow of the meeting smooth, and the entire board tried to avoid direct eye contact with their notoriously sharp CEO. Olivia, sitting quietly at the far end, observed the man she was falling for in his natural habitat. Ethan was sharp, calculating, and undeniably magnetic. He fielded questions with precision, dismissed weak arguments without mercy, and laid out his strategy like a master tactician. When the meeting ended, the executives practically fled the room, their tension almost palpable. Olivia remained seated, sipping her coffee as Ethan leaned back in his chair, loosening his tie. “You didn’t have to terrify them, you know,” she teased, raising an eyebrow. Ethan smirked. “Terrified people tend to work harder.” “Or quit,” Olivia countered, her lips twitching in amusement.
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Chapter 75: The Unraveling BeginsThe morning sun filtered through the curtains of the penthouse, casting a golden glow across the room. Olivia stirred awake, finding Ethan already up, pacing the living room with his phone pressed to his ear. His face was a mask of frustration as he barked orders to someone on the other end.She stretched, slipping out of bed and wrapping herself in a silk robe. As she padded toward him, Ethan ended the call and ran a hand through his hair, muttering under his breath.“Bad morning already?” Olivia asked, her voice laced with concern.Ethan turned to her, his expression softening. “Chloe’s making her move. She leaked part of the company’s confidential files to the media. Nothing catastrophic, but enough to create noise.”Olivia frowned, crossing her arms. “Can’t we sue her for that?”“We will,” Ethan assured her. “But it’s a game of chess now. She’s trying to bait me, and I’m not biting. Jake’s already working on tracking the source of her leaks.”Oliv
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Chapter 74: The Calm Before the StormEthan awoke to the soft hum of the city outside the penthouse windows. The faint smell of coffee brewing in the kitchen signaled that Olivia was already up. He smiled, stretching lazily. Despite the chaos surrounding Chloe’s dismissal and the media frenzy, the morning felt unusually peaceful.He threw on a shirt and made his way to the kitchen, finding Olivia perched on a stool, scrolling through her tablet. She looked up when she heard him, her face lighting up with a smile.“Good morning, Mr. Cole,” she teased, sliding a cup of coffee toward him.Ethan leaned down, brushing a kiss against her temple. “Morning, Miss Hart. What’s the agenda for today?”“Damage control, as always,” Olivia said with a sigh, holding up her tablet. “The tabloids are relentless. Look at this headline—‘Scorned Ex-Employee or Secret Mistress?’ Can you believe the nerve of these people?”Ethan’s jaw tightened as he scanned the screen. “They’ll print anything for clicks. L
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Chapter 73: Turning the TablesThe morning sun gleamed through the glass windows of Cole Enterprises as Ethan arrived at his office. Today wasn’t just about damage control; it was about making a statement. Chloe’s betrayal had been a blow, but Ethan Cole wasn’t the type to let an attack go unanswered.“Jake,” Ethan barked as he entered his office. “I want her escorted out of the building within the hour. Make it quiet but final. No severance, no niceties.”“Yes, sir,” Jake replied, already pulling out his phone to coordinate security.Ethan poured himself a cup of coffee, his thoughts razor-sharp. Olivia’s support the previous night had grounded him, but his resolve to deal with this swiftly and decisively was unshakable.In the penthouse, Olivia scrolled through her phone, catching up on the news and the social media chaos that had erupted. Photos of her and Ethan from various outings had resurfaced, fueling endless speculation.“Power couple or power trouble?” one headline read.Oli
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Chapter 72: Unmasking the EnemyThe early morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the room. Olivia stirred awake to find Ethan already dressed, his tie knotted impeccably, and his expression set in grim determination.“Ethan,” she murmured, propping herself up on one elbow. “You’re leaving early?”He turned to her, his features softening momentarily. “I have a meeting with my security team. We’re narrowing down the suspects behind the leak.”Olivia frowned, her fingers gripping the edge of the blanket. “Do you really think it’s someone close to us?”Ethan’s jaw tightened. “Unfortunately, yes. It’s someone with access to both my personal and professional life. That narrows it down.”“I want to help,” she said firmly, swinging her legs over the side of the bed.He walked over, kneeling before her and taking her hands in his. “Your safety is my priority, Liv. Whoever is behind this has already dragged you into the mess. I can’t risk them doing more.”She c
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Chapter 71: Storms of the PastThe quiet morning was shattered by the shrill ring of Ethan’s phone. He groaned, his hand blindly searching the nightstand. Olivia stirred beside him, her hair cascading across the pillow as she mumbled sleepily.“Whoever that is, tell them to stop ruining our mornings,” she muttered, pulling the blanket over her head.Ethan smirked, answering the call with a gruff, “This better be important.”On the other end, Jake’s voice came through, tense and hurried. “Boss, we have a problem. Someone leaked documents about the Wintercrest deal. It’s all over the news.”Ethan sat up, his demeanor instantly shifting to cold and focused. “How bad is it?”“Bad enough,” Jake replied. “The board is in chaos, and the media is running wild with speculations.”Olivia peeked out from under the blanket, sensing the change in his mood. “What’s wrong?”Ethan sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Corporate drama. I need to head to the office.”She frowned. “Do you want me to
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Chapter 70: Breaking News and Silent ConfessionsThe sunlight streamed through the tall windows of Ethan’s office, casting long shadows on the sleek floor. Olivia sat perched on the edge of his desk, scrolling through her phone, her lips pressed into a thin line.“Are you sure about this?” Ethan asked, leaning against the desk beside her. His usual confidence was slightly marred by a hint of concern.She turned to look at him, her eyes clear and resolute. “Yes. I need to be the one to speak up. This is my life, Ethan. I’m not going to let strangers dictate my story.”Ethan studied her for a moment, his expression softening. “Alright,” he said, nodding. “But I’m coming with you. Whatever happens, we’re in this together.”The press conference was scheduled for later that afternoon, and by the time Olivia arrived at the venue, reporters were already swarming outside. The sound of camera shutters clicking filled the air, and the buzz of whispered speculation grew louder as she stepped out
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Chapter 69: The Storm Beneath the SurfaceThe next morning, Olivia woke up to the sound of her phone buzzing incessantly. Groaning, she reached for it, expecting another string of reminders from Lily. Instead, her screen lit up with Ethan’s name.“Good morning,” she mumbled, her voice thick with sleep.“Turn on the news,” Ethan said, his tone unusually curt.“What? Why?” Olivia sat up, her heart pounding.“Just do it. Channel seven.”Confused, Olivia grabbed the remote and switched on the television. Her stomach sank as the headline splashed across the screen: Socialite Olivia Hart and Business Tycoon Ethan Cole Caught in Scandalous Web.Her breath caught as the footage rolled, showing grainy photos of her entering Ethan’s penthouse, followed by speculative commentary from a panel of smug anchors.“What the hell?” Olivia whispered, her hands trembling.“I warned you this might happen,” Ethan said through the phone.“But this… this is ridiculous!” she snapped, her anger building. “They
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Chapter 68: Whispers of BetrayalOlivia’s unease from the night before lingered as she returned to her routine. Ethan’s mysterious note weighed on her mind, but she decided not to press him further. Instead, she threw herself into her work, meeting with Lily and the agency's PR team to strategize for an upcoming event.“I think we should play into the positive buzz,” Lily suggested as she clicked through a slideshow. “The press loves you and Ethan as a power couple. If we lean into it, we can turn this into a long-term advantage.”Olivia frowned, her lips pursing. “I don’t know, Lily. What happens when the media loses interest? Ethan and I don’t need a PR stunt defining our relationship.”Lily shrugged. “True, but it wouldn’t hurt to use the momentum. Besides, the more they see you two together, the harder it’ll be for anyone to drag you down.”Before Olivia could respond, her phone buzzed on the table. The screen flashed with Ethan’s name.“Speak of the devil,” she muttered, picking
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Chapter 67: Unveiling the TruthThe following day, Olivia woke to the sound of Ethan’s low voice drifting from the adjoining room. He was on a call, and his words, though muted, carried an unmistakable authority. She stretched lazily, basking in the morning light that filtered through the curtains, before curiosity got the better of her.Wrapping a robe around herself, she padded softly to the door.“...make sure the article never sees the light of day,” Ethan was saying, his tone cold and clipped.Olivia leaned against the doorway, crossing her arms. “Damage control?”Ethan turned, his expression softening when he saw her. “Good morning, love.”“Good morning,” she replied, raising an eyebrow. “Who were you threatening now?”Ethan smirked, hanging up the call. “Just ensuring that certain tabloids know their place.”Olivia rolled her eyes, stepping into the room. “You can’t solve everything by intimidation, Ethan.”“Can’t I?” he teased, pulling her into his arms.She placed her hands o
