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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 His usual crisp, composed demeanor had been replaced by a mischievous grin that made Olivia wary.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 44: The Temptation of StillnessThe morning light filtered through the wide windows of Ethan’s penthouse, casting warm, golden rays over the marble floors and plush furniture. Olivia stirred awake, her senses immediately heightened by the intoxicating scent of fresh coffee and... him. Ethan Cole. The man who was equal parts aggravating and irresistible. She groaned softly, pulling the duvet over her head, hoping to steal a few more moments of peace before her day started. But peace and Ethan never went hand in hand.“Good morning, sunshine,” Ethan’s deep, teasing voice cut through her cocoon of warmth. She peeked out from under the duvet to see him leaning casually against the doorframe, holding a tray laden with breakfast. “Do you always have to look so smug?” Olivia mumbled, her voice husky from sleep.“I wouldn’t call it smug,” he said with a grin. “Confident, maybe.”Olivia rolled her eyes but couldn’t suppress the smile tugging at her lips. Ethan was dressed in a plain
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Chapter 45: Tangled in Hearts Olivia stretched lazily under the soft sheets of Ethan’s bed, savoring the rare tranquility of the morning. The penthouse was eerily quiet, save for the faint hum of the city below. She reached over to check her phone on the bedside table, only to find it missing. “Looking for this?” Ethan’s deep voice startled her. She sat up abruptly, clutching the sheets to her chest, to find him standing by the door. He held her phone in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, his smirk impossible to miss. “Ethan!” she exclaimed, her cheeks flushing. “Why are you snooping around with my phone?” “I wasn’t snooping.” He set the coffee on her side of the bed, looking far too pleased with himself. “It was buzzing nonstop, so I figured I’d rescue you from the chaos.” She grabbed the phone, scrolling through a stream of notifications. Emails, social media tags, and text messages—half of them were about her and Ethan. “Rescue me or spy on me?” she shot back, r
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Chapter 46: Love in the AirThe next morning, the atmosphere between Olivia and Ethan was noticeably lighter, though still charged with unspoken tension. Ethan’s penthouse was bathed in soft morning light, and Olivia found herself in the kitchen, nursing a cup of coffee. She had stayed longer than she intended, and her resolve to keep things simple seemed shakier than ever.Ethan sauntered in, looking far too relaxed for someone who had spent the night unraveling her emotional defenses. His messy hair and casual smile gave him an almost boyish charm, though Olivia knew better than to let her guard down completely.“Morning,” he said, his voice carrying a hint of mischief as he leaned against the counter. “Sleep well?”“I managed,” she replied, her tone deliberately neutral.He chuckled, pouring himself a cup of coffee. “You look like you’ve been overthinking again.”“Hard not to,” she said, giving him a pointed look. “Especially with someone like you around.”Ethan smirked, taking a s
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Chapter 134: Growing TogetherThe weeks that followed were filled with even more anticipation as Olivia’s pregnancy progressed. Every day seemed like a new milestone, her belly grew, her cravings shifted, and the occasional morning sickness became a reminder of the little life blossoming inside of her. Ethan continued to be her rock, always there, always supportive, though his protective nature had become even more pronounced.One evening, as they sat together in the living room, Olivia leaned back against the couch, her eyes closed as she let out a content sigh. Ethan was next to her, gently rubbing her feet as she rested. His touch was soothing, and the warmth of his hand calmed her.“I don’t know how I would’ve gotten through this without you,” she said, looking up at him with a smile. “You’ve been amazing.”Ethan paused his gentle movements and looked down at her with a soft smile of his own. “I’m just doing what any husband should do. You’re carrying our child, Olivia. The least
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Chapter 133: A New BeginningThe days after the wedding were a blur of love and happiness. Olivia and Ethan couldn’t seem to get enough of each other. Their honeymoon had been everything they dreamed of, filled with quiet moments in a luxurious villa overlooking the ocean, candlelit dinners, and passionate nights that made them both feel as though they were the only two people in the world.But amidst the romantic haze, something even more exciting was beginning to unfold.Olivia woke up one morning to a soft kiss on her forehead. The sun was barely peeking through the curtains, casting a warm glow across their bedroom. She smiled sleepily and turned to face Ethan, his face so close to hers that she could feel the warmth of his breath."Good morning, Mrs. Cole," he whispered with a smile that made her heart flutter. He was already dressed for the day, but the tenderness in his eyes made her forget about everything else."Good morning, Mr. Cole," Olivia replied, her voice full of sleep
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Chapter 132: A New Chapter BeginsThe wedding preparations were a whirlwind, but Olivia reveled in every moment. The joy of knowing she would soon marry the man who had completely captured her heart was enough to make the chaos worth it. From picking out the dress to choosing the venue, everything felt surreal and yet perfectly right. Every detail fell into place, and soon, there was only one thing left to do: say the vows that would seal their future together.Ethan was surprisingly calm throughout it all. The normally stoic man had softened since their engagement, his protective nature now tempered with an undeniable warmth whenever Olivia was near. He had given her his all—his heart, his devotion, his loyalty—and she had never once doubted him. She knew this was the beginning of their forever.The day of the wedding arrived with a sense of serenity that Olivia had never felt before. It was as though the universe had conspired to give them the perfect day. The sun was shining, the s
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Chapter 131: A Promise for the FutureIt was a quiet evening when Ethan finally took the step he had been avoiding for so long. He had kept his distance, convinced that the world he had dragged Olivia into was too dangerous, too dark for her. But standing in front of her now, with the soft glow of the candles illuminating her face and her steady gaze fixed on him, Ethan realized that she was more than capable of handling whatever came their way.He could see the love in her eyes, the way she believed in him, even when he couldn’t believe in himself. She had never once flinched, never once hesitated, even as his world crumbled around them.Olivia had become his anchor, the one person who kept him grounded when the weight of his past threatened to pull him under."Ethan," she said, her voice soft but firm, breaking the silence between them. "What’s on your mind?"He swallowed hard, his heart pounding in his chest. It was time. Time to make a decision that would change everything. His fu
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Chapter 130: Unraveling SecretsThe morning after the storm was almost eerily calm, as if the earth itself was recovering from the turmoil of the night. The sun broke through the clouds, casting its light over the landscape in a soft golden hue. Inside the cabin, however, the air was thick with the weight of unspoken words, emotions swirling just below the surface.Olivia stood by the window, staring out at the tranquil view, her fingers tracing the edge of the glass as if she could touch the world outside. Ethan was in the kitchen, preparing coffee, the sounds of him moving around barely registering in her mind as she replayed the events of the previous night.She could still feel the warmth of his touch, the way his lips had lingered on hers, as if to reassure them both that they were in this together. But even as she let herself fall deeper into the safety of his embrace, there was something in Ethan’s eyes that told her he was still holding something back.She could feel it in the
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Chapter 129: Facing the Storm TogetherThe storm raged outside, but inside, the warmth of the cabin wrapped around them, a stark contrast to the chaos that threatened to engulf their world. Ethan held Olivia close, the steady rhythm of his breathing a comfort in the midst of their shared silence. But the air was thick with unspoken words, with the weight of everything they still had yet to face.Olivia could feel the tension still gripping Ethan’s body, the restlessness that lingered even in the safety of their shared space. She pulled back slightly, looking up at him, her heart heavy with the truth he had revealed. But in that same breath, a new determination sparked within her.“We can’t keep hiding from this, Ethan,” Olivia said, her voice soft but resolute. “You’re not alone in this fight. We’ll face whatever’s coming together. That’s what we do.”Ethan’s eyes softened, and for a moment, it seemed as if the weight of the world had lifted off his shoulders, if only for a second. He
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Chapter 128: Unraveling the PastThe storm outside had only intensified, its howling winds battering against the cabin walls as if trying to break through the calm they’d created inside. But Ethan's earlier revelation hung heavily between them, and the tension was palpable.Olivia sat on the edge of the small couch, her fingers nervously twisting together as she watched Ethan pace back and forth. He was restless, as if something was gnawing at him, something he couldn't quite grasp. And Olivia knew, knew that whatever was coming, it wasn’t just about enemies, power, or protection. It was personal."Do you trust me?" Ethan's voice broke the silence, harsh but not unkind.Olivia looked up at him, her heart thudding in her chest. The weight of his question felt monumental. "Of course, I do," she replied, her voice firm but soft. "You know that."He stopped pacing and turned to face her, his eyes dark with emotion. "This thing I’m facing… it’s not just about business. It’s not just about
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Chapter 127: The Storm ApproachesThe next morning, the storm that had been looming on the horizon finally broke. The sun, which had been so bright and calm the previous day, now hid behind dark clouds, and a sharp wind began to whip through the trees. Olivia could feel the tension in the air, thick and oppressive.She sat at the small wooden table in the cabin, staring out of the window as the storm clouds gathered, her mind racing with everything that Ethan had told her the night before. She knew that whatever was coming was more than just a simple challenge—they were heading into something far deeper, something darker than they’d expected. And the fact that Ethan hadn’t shared everything with her only made her more nervous.She knew he was trying to protect her. But part of her couldn't help but feel a creeping sense of isolation. What if he was keeping something from her that she needed to know?As if on cue, Ethan walked into the room, his expression tense. His usually sharp, com
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Chapter 126: The Calm Before the StormThe morning sun streamed through the large windows of the cabin, casting soft golden light across the room. Olivia stirred in her sleep, the warmth of the blankets surrounding her, and the faint smell of pine lingering in the air. It was quiet, peaceful—something she had not experienced in a long time. And as she opened her eyes, she saw Ethan lying beside her, his expression calm and serene as he slept.For a moment, Olivia just watched him, feeling a sense of contentment wash over her. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of emotions, but in that moment, it felt like they had finally found a sense of peace. She carefully moved to get out of bed, trying not to disturb him, but just as she reached for the blanket, Ethan stirred.“Where are you going?” His voice was low and husky from sleep, a slight smirk playing at the corner of his lips.“I was just going to make us some coffee,” Olivia whispered, smiling at the fact that he seemed to always
