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Chapter 8

Author: Lyla Alvia
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Jack

Jack's heart raced as he stood there, his hands trembling with a mix of guilt and desire. He couldn't believe what he had done, letting himself get so close to her, to Liza, a colleague in his own company. His own rules, rules he had set in place to protect himself and the workplace from the havoc of personal relationships, now seemed like distant memories. But in that moment, as he gazed into Liza's eyes, he couldn't bring himself to walk away.

She was there, vulnerable and exposed, her body laid bare for him to see. And despite the temptation that pulled at him, he knew he had to be better, to do better. He ran his finger along her innermost sensitive spot, feeling her shiver beneath his touch. And then he saw it, the fear in her eyes, real and raw. It was like a splash of ice water, waking him from his selfish reverie.

With a heavy heart, Jack stopped himself, his words coming out in a rush of emotion. "Little one, we play by the rules," he said, his voice filled with a mixtu
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