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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 47: Unpredictable SurprisesOlivia stepped out of the office into the cool evening air, glad the day was over. Her mind was still replaying Ethan’s text messages from earlier, short, teasing lines that left her both annoyed and secretly delighted.Her phone buzzed again.Ethan: Be ready at 7. No excuses.She frowned at the message, already imagining his smug grin as he typed it.Olivia: Be ready for what?Ethan: Just trust me.Her frown deepened, but a tiny thrill zipped through her. Ethan wasn’t the type to make idle plans. Whatever he had in mind, it would be far from ordinary.At exactly 7 PM, Olivia heard the sound of a car pulling up outside her apartment. She peered out the window and groaned when she saw Ethan stepping out of a sleek black SUV, looking as effortlessly handsome as ever in a tailored navy suit.With no other choice, she grabbed her coat and bag, muttering to herself, “He could have at least warned me properly.”Ethan was waiting by the car, his expression
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Chapter 48: Confessions in the MoonlightThe evening air was crisp, and the stars twinkled against the velvet sky as Ethan and Olivia strolled along the quiet path outside her apartment building. Olivia still couldn’t stop giggling as she recounted Ethan’s disastrous cooking attempt, her cheeks flushed with happiness.“Who knew the great Ethan Cole could be so clumsy?” she teased, nudging him playfully.Ethan shot her a mock glare. “That’s rich coming from someone who turned pasta into a projectile weapon.”Olivia burst into laughter again, and Ethan found himself smiling despite his faux annoyance. Her laughter was infectious, her joy so genuine that it chipped away at the fortress he’d built around himself for years.“Okay, okay,” Olivia said, holding up her hands in surrender. “We both suck at cooking. Let’s call it a draw.”“A draw?” Ethan raised a brow. “You mean I won.”“In your dreams,” she quipped, sticking out her tongue.They reached the steps leading to Olivia’s apartment,
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Chapter 48: Confessions in the MoonlightThe evening air was crisp, and the stars twinkled against the velvet sky as Ethan and Olivia strolled along the quiet path outside her apartment building. Olivia still couldn’t stop giggling as she recounted Ethan’s disastrous cooking attempt, her cheeks flushed with happiness.“Who knew the great Ethan Cole could be so clumsy?” she teased, nudging him playfully.Ethan shot her a mock glare. “That’s rich coming from someone who turned pasta into a projectile weapon.”Olivia burst into laughter again, and Ethan found himself smiling despite his faux annoyance. Her laughter was infectious, her joy so genuine that it chipped away at the fortress he’d built around himself for years.“Okay, okay,” Olivia said, holding up her hands in surrender. “We both suck at cooking. Let’s call it a draw.”“A draw?” Ethan raised a brow. “You mean I won.”“In your dreams,” she quipped, sticking out her tongue.They reached the steps leading to Olivia’s apartment,
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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
