After saying that, Kieran stood up and dragged Valerie back to the office by her arm.Valerie didn't really want to go, but refusing meant Kieran would call her out publicly.So, she thought letting him scold her in private was better. Begging for mercy seemed more manageable that way.At that momen
Those updates were shared by Kieran's men. They had been tailing Melissa to uncover her true identity. They happened to witness the whole incident and were about to step in to protect Valerie. Yet, they realized that getting involved would only complicate things for her.Because Valerie, who appear
Hearing voices outside the classroom, Julian swiftly went out to check.He found Valerie and Melissa, each laden with lunch and drinks. They looked hostile toward the young woman from the previous day.Julian hurried over, offering his help. "What's got both of you so upset?" he asked.Melissa point
Valerie felt something was off after hearing Kieran's words.She stepped between Bennett and Kieran, pulling their hands apart. "Kieran and I will head home for now, Bennett. We'll catch up with you soon," Valerie said.With a firm grip on Kieran's hand, Valerie led him to the car. It was a first fo
Kieran seized Valerie's hand, urging her to check his injured spot. "Feel it for yourself. Check if it's all good!""I won't, Kieran! Quit being so roguish," Valerie protested.She tried to pull her hand away. Even the slightest touch on his zipper was enough to make her blush.After withdrawing her
Valerie tended to her skin at the dressing table.When her gaze met Kieran's in the mirror, she said, "Darling, I know you might be pretty peeved at me. But seriously, that intense gaze of yours is too much. It feels like you're sizing me up for a feast, even in the reflection.""Well, I'm craving m
The bustling activity in the morning suddenly came to a halt. Valerie, looking like an agitated cat, burst out."Does it hurt?" Kieran asked."What do you think?" Valerie shot back angrily.Last night, Kieran noticed traces of blood on the bedsheet after their activities. He glanced at Valerie ben
In the living room, Kieran reached out to Valerie, holding her hand. She shook it off, but he persisted, grasping it once more. She got up and went to the backyard. Not long after, Kieran followed her. "Valerie."Valerie hastened her pace, not letting him keep up.Smiling, Kieran quickened his foot