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Chapter 8 : Ambushed
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Candice's POVWait, what? Dorian?Time stood still and both of us, stark naked and frozen, stood, staring at each other. My left hand immediately flew around my bosom to shield my breasts while my right hand flew below my waist to cover my genitals.‘Dorian just saw me naked, Dorian just saw me naked’ My brain seemed to chant repeatedly, as I stood there, unsure whether to run or or just remain glued to the spot."What did I say about entering other people's rooms?" Dorian questioned, his expression stoic as he grabbed a nearby towel to tie around his waist."I should be asking you the same thing," I replied, trying to sound calm as I tightened my grip on my bosom."I won't ask again, Candice. What are you doing in my room?" His eyes were trained on my face, jaws locked."I...I thought it was my room," I stuttered“Clause number 17 said not to enter other people's rooms. You're the one who defied the rule. It's just day one and you're already breaching the terms of our contract. Are y
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Dorian’s POVI leaned back slightly, watching her through narrowed eyes. Candice’s fingers twitched as she spoke, and her lashes fluttered too much—small, telltale signs of a liar.I hated liars.“Still lying, Candice?” I asked again when she didn’t respond fast enough.She bit her lip, looking away. “That’s not a lie, Mr. Dorian. The hospital arranged for me to replace the original surrogate.”Her voice was steady, but everything else about her screamed deception.I scoffed under my breath. “Is that so?” I murmured, tapping my fingers against my arm.Something about this entire situation didn’t sit right with me.As I studied her, my grandfather’s voice echoed in my mind.“You need to marry and have children, Dorian. It’s the only way to secure our family’s legacy.”For months, he had been relentless about this, as if my life belonged to him to control. I could still remember his sharp gaze, the weight of his expectations pressing down on me.“Do you think our enemies will hesitate t
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Candice’s POV“And why wouldn't you allow me to bathe you?” He asked, shifting closer to me on the bed “Well…” I trailed off, scratching my nape unsure of what to say “Well, that's because…” I began again, but trailed off a second time. The words were in my throat, but were kind of stuck, so nothing was coming out. Was this the Dorian effect taking a hold on me? “Well….” He adjusted closer to me, and I wasn't sure if I should sit still or move a little away from him. I found myself sitting still. “....what?” He asked and I could hear him cackle. Obviously laughing at how the huge effect he had on me made me all fidgety. “Well, I can bathe myself, Dorian” I finally found my voice “I didn't say you cannot. I said, I wanna do it, so let me” Before I could comprehend what was happening, he was already in extremely close proximity with me and had already pulled the duvet off my knees and legs. “Come on, raise your hands” “Hold on, hold on, Dorian. Wait, please” I blushed, trying no
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