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Author: LalaRia
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A few days had passed since Alexander and Nicole had returned from their "business trip" to Palawan.

As usual, Nicole was back to her ordinary days, waking up early to serve the blue-blooded relatives of Satan, then rushing to get ready so she wouldn't be late for work.

Nothing had changed with her boss either. He was still grumpy and seemed perpetually angry. She had gone back to calling him "sir" for formality's sake.

It just sounded bad to call him Alexander inside his company. Even though they had "sex," the fact remained that she was still just a lowly Executive Assistant and Alexander was still her boss.

Only a few things had changed. He didn't order her around as much anymore, especially about things unrelated to work. He didn't yell at her anymore, and unlike before, his brow wasn't perpetually furrowed at her when he entered the office.

To Nicole, that was fine. It was better than her boss returning to his old ways and acting like nothing happened between them.

He had also t
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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    21

    It was past two in the afternoon, and the little food Nicole had eaten had already digested, yet she was still there, staring blankly in a corner of the company canteen.She didn’t know if she should go back to Alexander’s office and resume her work or wait a little longer to make sure his visitor had already left.She had also been waiting for a call from Mary, her colleague who left earlier after their lunch break. Mary had promised to call once she saw the rude woman leave.Nicole let out a deep sigh. Maybe I should just go home? She was getting restless from all the waiting.You're being so stupid, Nicole, she scolded herself. Not just for waiting on her boss’s “Miss Perfect Girlfriend,” but because she’d been feeling so uneasy the whole time.She felt like something heavy was weighing down her chest, something she couldn’t quite explain. She wanted to scream, break something—anything to ease the pressure inside.“Oh Nicole,” she whispered in frustration. “Instead of sitting here

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    22

    Dismissal time came, and Nicole still couldn’t shake off her irritation.She had already left the office, but there was still complete silence between them.Seriously, why should she be the one to talk to him first when she couldn’t even understand his behavior and was already confused by the way he was acting?Besides, she had nothing to say to that Alexander anyway. If anything, he should be the one to apologize—she didn’t even do anything wrong.She believed she had a valid point earlier, explaining why she didn’t return to the office right away—his girlfriend was still there. And what she couldn’t understand was why he looked so furious when he found out she was with his friend, Domenic.“Ugh, I don’t know what your problem is, you jerk!”She muttered to herself in frustration, letting out a deep sigh. She shouldn’t be stressing herself out thinking about her complicated boss.It was enough to know that he had a girlfriend, and she didn’t even know for how long—so she should stop

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    23

    “What the hell is your problem, you pest?”Nicole shouted in frustration as Alexander finally put her down. She was so annoyed she didn’t even notice they were already inside the CEO’s palace-like house.She immediately gave him a death glare and boldly faced his furrowed brows. She knew Alexander was getting irritated too because of her constant nagging.And on top of that, she even called him a pest.Well, it was true anyway. Her boss probably had nothing better to do, which was why he kept bothering her.She wanted to scream in his face that she wasn’t interested in his antics, but for some reason, she just couldn’t bring herself to do it.“Tell me what’s going on.”He ordered her, his brow still tightly knit as he stared intently at her.“What’s going on with what? You’ve been asking nonstop!”she snapped at him, her voice loud and annoyed.She knew he was really asking why she was so angry, but she still wanted to hear him say it out loud.Call it dramatic, but even though she wa

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    24

    Nicole's eyes squeezed shut as Alexander effortlessly carried her up the second floor of his large house.She fought back a smile because of the way he was carrying her. He was carrying her bridal style, as if they were newlyweds and it was their first night together.She shook her head vehemently, trying to dismiss the thought.‘What kind of wedding am I thinking about? Be reasonable, self! Here you are again with your useless dreams!’She berated herself.She knew that whatever she was thinking wouldn't happen. Why couldn't she learn?Nicole opened her eyes, only to find that they were already in front of a large, expensive-looking door made of a beautiful kind of wood. It was painted white and adorned with ironwork painted a bright gold.Nicole wondered for a moment if the ironwork was actually made of gold.She was about to look around when Alexander effortlessly opened the door and walked in.Nicole was greeted by a beautiful and very large bedroom, which she estimated to be her

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    25

    "Ohhh…"Alexander and Nicole both groaned almost simultaneously as they reached the peak of their passionate encounter.He stared intently at her before collapsing onto the bed beside her.Nicole couldn't help but roll her eyes when she saw the wide grin on Alexander's face.“You’re so ugly!”She said breathlessly, which immediately wiped the smile off his face and replaced it with a frown.“Aww!”He complained when he pinched her nose, and she glared at him.“You love to hurt people, you jerk.”She said angrily.“You love to insult people too, huh?”He complained like a child, pouting.“Hey, it’s not an insult if I’m telling the truth.”She said with a smirk, which only made him frown even more.“First, you call me a pest, then you called me boring and now you are calling me ugly? I am so not ugly!”She burst out laughing at Alexander's expression, his face was scrunched up, and he was pouting.He acted like a child, and if she didn’t know any better, she wouldn’t believe he was the

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    It was past four in the morning when Nicole finally arrived at her Aunt Norma's house. She moved cautiously, almost as if she were a thief, careful not to get caught. Tiredly, she opened the door to the dark storage room where she slept. Her eyes strained to adjust to the dimness, the only light coming from an old streetlamp a short distance away. The pain in her muscles added to her difficulty moving, as if she had been beaten repeatedly.Nicole couldn’t help but smile a little, thinking about the kind of "beating" she had received from her handsome and strong boss last night. They had practically spent the entire night together, entwined in each other's arms, indulging in passion. The thought made her face flush with embarrassment, and she quickly pushed away the memory of leaving Alexander's house earlier that night, trying not to think of how she had left him asleep.Her boss didn’t know she had left so suddenly. She had quietly slipped out while he was still sleeping. She had bee

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    27

    It was almost nine in the morning when Nicole finally made it to the office, feeling terribly sick, with her body aching even more. Leah couldn't do much when she insisted on going to work despite her friend's repeated pleas for her to stay and rest at her house for a few days.Nicole scowled as she remembered Alexander's cold attitude on the phone earlier. It was obvious the CEO had woken up on the wrong side of the bed when she spoke to him.Actually, she understood why he didn't allow her to take a leave today. She hadn't mentioned how badly she felt or how much pain she was in from the things her aunt and cousin Lucy had done to her earlier.She sighed heavily, staring blankly in front of the company entrance for a moment, her heart and mind battling whether she should go inside or not.She knew she looked ridiculous—like a battered wife with bruises all over her body. She had wrapped herself up in layers, and if she could, she would've covered her face with a veil to hide the mes

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  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    28

    It was already dark when Nicole finally got home to her Aunt Norma’s house. She walked slowly—not only because she still wasn’t feeling well, and in fact felt even worse after sleeping the whole afternoon—but also because she was scared to face her aunt.For a moment, she regretted not going with Leah when she came to pick her up at the office earlier. She also regretted not listening to Alexander when he told her not to go home yet.She let out a harsh sigh when she finally reached the wooden door of her aunt’s house. She mustered up whatever courage she had left to knock, but paused when she heard voices from inside. Her brows furrowed when she heard her name—clearly, they weren’t talking about her running away.Instead of knocking, she moved carefully toward the small window and peeked in.“What if that woman finds out about her remaining relatives, Ma? And what if Nicole’s relatives find out what we did to her? What then, Ma?”“Relatives?”Nicole whispered to herself, her brow fur

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    Nicole immediately smiled as she woke up, her eyes opening to the familiar, comforting face of Alexander right in front of her. The soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on his features."Good morning, beautiful wife," he greeted her, his voice rich with affection, and his eyes gleaming with a mischievous sparkle. He gazed at her intently, like she was the most precious thing in the world."Good morning, naughty husband," she replied playfully, her voice full of teasing warmth. Without hesitation, she raised her arms and pulled him into a tight hug, relishing the closeness of his presence. He eagerly reciprocated, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her in even closer. But just as he leaned in to kiss her on the lips, Nicole quickly turned her face away, causing a pout to form on his lips.Alexander’s brows furrowed in slight confusion as he paused, staring at her in surprise. "What’s wrong?" he asked, his tone soft but curious.Nicole couldn’t hol

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    Standing just outside the grand, ornately carved doors of the church, Nicole could already hear the soft, melodic strains of the organ, filling the air with a sense of serenity and anticipation. Her heart skipped a beat as excitement surged within her—this was it. The moment she had dreamed about for so long. Today, she was about to marry the man she loved more than anything in the world—Shawn Alexander Montefalco, her CEO, her lover, the father of their precious daughter, Alexandrea.Nicole’s fingers tightened slightly around the bouquet she held, the delicate white roses a symbol of the new chapter she was about to begin. But just as she was starting to bask in the moment, she felt her grandmother’s hand settle gently on her arm, a comforting weight.“I know I’ve said this countless times already, dear, but congratulations again. I’m so happy for you,” her grandmother said, her voice thick with emotion. She squeezed Nicole’s hand warmly and placed a soft kiss on her forehead, adjust

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    54

    "You look beautiful, Nicole," Leah praised her, smiling as the flamboyant makeup artist who had been taking care of everything finished her up.Today was her wedding day with Alexander, and Nicole felt that no word could truly capture the joy and excitement she felt at that moment.Nicole smiled at her friend and thanked her."Thank you so much, Leah. And thank you for agreeing to be my maid of honor," she said, extending her arms for a tight hug."Ah, don’t mention it. Who else would you choose as your maid of honor? I’m the only one who’s your best friend and ridiculously beautiful," Leah joked, making them both laugh.They paused when Leah suddenly stared at her intensely.Before Nicole could even ask why, Leah spoke first."I just... can’t believe you’re actually getting married," Leah said, her voice softening with emotion. "I’m so happy for you, Nicole. So, so happy for you."She smiled sweetly at Nicole, wiping away a tear.Nicole playfully rolled her eyes and hugged her again.

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    53

    Nicole couldn't help but smile sweetly as she gazed at her newborn baby. She felt like she could spend the entire afternoon just staring at her peacefully sleeping child."Hey, you should rest too..."Nicole immediately turned toward the sound of the door opening, and she smiled even wider when she saw Alexander standing there."I know, I just can't help but stare at her. She's so beautiful, Alex. My baby is so beautiful."She said happily, and Alexander smiled back as he carefully walked toward her, making sure not to make any noise that might wake the baby."Our daughter, and yes, I agree. She's gorgeous. I mean, what do you expect? Her dad—and your soon-to-be husband—is pretty handsome too."He said with a playful tone, which made Nicole roll her eyes."You're not handsome, and who said I was going to marry you?"She teased, causing Alexander to pout."You said so when you were in labor. You said you’d marry me."He replied, sounding so sure of himself, making Nicole smile again as

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    52

    After a few moments of silence, Nicole couldn’t speak because she hadn’t expected Alexander to say that to her. He asked her to marry him…What was she supposed to say? As far as she knew, he was already married and had his own family."Say something, baby…"Alexander said gently, but just like before, Nicole remained silent, her eyes wide in shock, staring intently at him.“Look, I know our relationship before didn’t turn out well. I know you're really angry at me because of what I did, but believe me, baby, everything happens for a reason. I only did what I did to protect you.”He spoke softly, and Nicole wasn’t sure whether to believe him. She wanted to understand everything, but part of her didn’t want to hear these things.“Marry me, Nicole.”He said again, and she squeezed her eyes shut, then slowly opened them to meet his serious gaze.“W-why?”Finally, she asked. She knew it wasn’t the perfect response, but she genuinely wanted to know why Alexander wanted to marry her. She di

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    51

    Two hours had passed since Leah and Nicole returned from the mall, but Nicole couldn't shake the nervousness from their brief conversation with Alexander. She hadn’t expected to run into him there, and certainly hadn't anticipated him finding out about her pregnancy.Since she never prepared for such a situation, she didn't know what to say if they were to meet and he discovered her condition. And now, the thing she never expected had happened. Instead of distancing Alexander from the thought that he might be the father of her baby, Nicole felt like she had only drawn him closer to that belief with her careless responses earlier.Who could think clearly in a situation like that?Thankfully, Leah didn't say anything else or ask questions. She stayed quiet while driving, while Nicole couldn’t calm herself. She didn’t even know why she was still upset about Alexander.But when she recalled how her former CEO insisted on knowing about her pregnancy earlier, Nicole couldn’t help but think

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    50

    Seven months.It had been seven months, and Nicole’s baby bump was already showing quite a bit. Until now, no one from her previous workplace knew she was pregnant—and that was exactly how she wanted it. She had asked everyone to keep it a secret.Her relatives had agreed, especially after learning that the father of her child was the CEO of the company they were partnering with.Nicole didn’t want Alexander to find out about the baby. Her family understood that completely.No one questioned her decision either. To her, it was enough to know that Alexander had already started a family of his own. She kept trying to convince herself that she didn’t need him—and neither would their child.“Hey, ready?”The voice of her friend Leah pulled her out of her thoughts. Nicole gave her a quick nod and took one last glance at her reflection in the full-length mirror.She smiled softly, her hand gently resting on her rounded belly.The white maternity dress she wore fell just above her knees, and

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    49

    Nicole’s hands were trembling with nerves. She couldn’t even bring herself to touch the food on her plate as she quietly observed her surroundings, listening in silence to the conversation at the breakfast table, led by her grandparents.They were all gathered in the dining room, enjoying breakfast together. There was laughter and teasing all around, but Nicole couldn’t bring herself to join in. And she knew exactly why.She had spent the entire night thinking about how she was finally going to tell them she was pregnant. No matter how they reacted or what the consequences would be, she had already prepared her heart to accept it all.She was also sure that her cousin, Domenic, already suspected something. He kept sneaking glances at her across the table, which she responded to with sharp glares—glares she knew he didn’t appreciate.“Natalia, sweetheart, I’m glad to see you’re feeling better,” her grandmother said gently, pulling Nicole’s attention back. The warm smile on her grandmot

  • I'm The CEO's Bedmate [ENGLISH]    48

    The moment Nicole stepped into the clinic, her knees nearly gave out. She felt like the walls were closing in on her, anxiety gnawing at her every thought as she waited for the results of the test.She felt like someone terminally ill, anticipating the doctor’s verdict on how many days, months, or years she had left. What made it worse was the strong gut feeling that the pregnancy test would come back positive. Her hands trembled with nervous energy.She sat quietly in the waiting area, beside her cousin who looked like she wanted to slap some sense into her. Nicole couldn’t really blame her—Domenic had seen it all. He knew what Alexander had put her through, and he was the one who convinced her to cut ties with the CEO she once worked for. Now here they were, possibly about to confirm that she was carrying his child.Her heart skipped a beat when she noticed Domenic looking at her. She quickly looked away and tried to focus on something else—anything else. Her eyes landed on a poster

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