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For a long moment after Alejandro was gone, Elise sat frozen, her gaze fixed on the door he had stormed out of. The sound of his cane tapping against the floor still echoed faintly in her ears and his words lingered in her head, louder than she wanted.“Why are you doing this to me?”She closed her eyes, willing herself to suppress the tears that threatened to spill. But it was a futile effort. One by one, they slid down her cheeks, warm and causing an ache in her chest.She wasn’t doing anything wrong. Why did it feel like she was? She was exhausted from always being the one blamed, by her family, by him, for crimes she never committed. He had kept her here against her will, yet he dared to claim she was causing him pain?Her chest heaved as she tried to steady herself, but the raw crack in his voice played over and over in her mind. For all his control, there had been something else in his tone, something she couldn’t name and it unsettled her in ways she wasn’t ready to admit.“Wh
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Reflexly, Elise’s gaze traveled around the room, though not focused, as she searched for any cameras. She needed to know if Alejandro’s control had gotten so intense that he now watched her.Diane gave a small smile. “Yes. If you don’t mind, can I please rub it in?”Elise nodded faintly, shifting her body to give Diane better access for the massage. As she had learned the previous day, she would only be hurting herself if she refused the treatment.She had not voiced it out, but she was battling with the gnawing ache in her stomach, her consequence of staying without food for a full day.Noticing the faint rumbling from Elise’s stomach, Diane quickly informed. “The master asked me to let you know that you should join him for breakfast once you are settled.”Elise nodded, though a part of her felt foolish. She was hungry, so she had to join him anyway. Why then did she give him a hard time yesterday? Now Alejandro will think she can’t stay true to her words. The thought of it made her
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“Aaargh…” Alejandro winced as he struggled to hold on to the treadmill. It read 4.5 km/h, and he was doing his best to walk on it as much as he could.He had just dropped his cane aid and intended to work without it. But it was not okay to him that Elise was not there to support him.His jaw muscles clenched, and he increased the speed to 6.0 km/h, forcing himself to walk faster than he would on a normal day.It had been almost a week since he yelled at Elise, and she had never come to help him heal since that day. He clenched his fists by his side, thinking of it.A couple of times, he had seen her cry—watching her from his room. He had seen the way she curled her body like she was hurting, and many times, he wanted to go to her and console her. But she was the person pushing him away, always wanting to run from him.If she cared beyond her expectations and the benefits that she derived from him, then in those days, she would have at least attended to his healing process.But she did
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Slowly, her eyes fluttered open, with Elise yawning as she softly adjusted herself to the quietness of the room. It did not feel like some hours ago that Alejandro had forced himself into her room. Now, the sunlight peeked through the curtains, the patterns it cast across the sheets a clear indication that it was morning.For a moment, Elise remained still, uncertain about the presence that should be next to her.But when no movement came, her brows furrowed. She quickly raised herself, her eyes searching around the room. Instinctively, her fingers traveled to where Alejandro had slept, and it was cold, like he had been away for a long time.Elise was not exactly sure when he left, but a quiet exhale left her lips. The last memory she had of last night, she had broken down in tears, but Alejandro’s hold around her remained tightened. She had cried so much in hushed tones that she did not realize when exhaustion took her.There was still an ache in her chest, but compared to last night
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Earlier in the day…A sharp knock echoed through the room. Alejandro stirred, his eyes flickering open, adjusting to the dim glow filtering through the curtains. Elise was still nestled against him, her breathing soft and even.He had held her through the night, her quiet sobs muffled against his chest until exhaustion finally claimed her.He tried to ignore it, but the knock came again, this time more insistent. He exhaled, already thinking about who it might be. Alejandro did not want Elise to be disturbed, and staying back or untangling himself from her could wake her up either way.Carefully, he freed himself from her grasp, running a hand through his tousled hair as he walked to the door.When he got there, his brows furrowed as he saw who it was from the small opening in the door. Slowly, he opened it and stepped out to meet his aide—one of the few men he trusted. The man was tall, already dressed in black trousers and a shirt, even as early as it was.“Good morning, sir.” He ga
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Elise stood still, her fingers tightening around the fabric of her dress. Alejandro’s mother looked at her with a kind of amusement that made her seem like an insignificant object. Her lips were barely curved in what could hardly be called a smile.The words she had spoken settled between them. It seemed soft, like her question was out of care but the cruel undertone pricked Elise so much and tightened her chest. For so long, she had felt like this was how everyone saw her. A woman who was sold off by her family because she really meant nothing to them and had no choice over her life. But hearing it said outrightly, especially by Alejandro’s mother opened a wound in her chest that she thought had sealed off. For a brief moment, Elise hesitated, unsure of how to respond. In a very normal situation, she would lash out and speak of how that situation did not exactly define her, but with Alejandro’s mother, it was a more difficult task. Who knew if Alejandro’s harshness on her would w
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Quietly, Alejandro sat in his lounge which was only lighted by the estate’s walkway light that seeped in. He had been sitting there for the longest time with his fingers wrapped loosely around the stem of his wine glass. The pale-colored liquid in it swirled slowly as Alejandro tilted it, his gaze focused on nothing in particular. His parents’ visit had brought back memories that he did not exactly appreciate to him.Alejandro exhaled, placing the glass back down on the table that was in front of him. As soon as his mother stepped out, his father’s request had been straightforward. “We need you back at the company.”He leaned back against the couch he sat on, his fingers softly massaging his temples. From what his father had said, Alejandro’s uncle and his cousin had been doing their best to take ownership of the company especially as it was a family business. When Alejandro had been in charge even as it was for a short period, they had stayed away. But just after his accident, his
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Her breath came in short gasps after Alejandro’s statement. She looked at him barely unable to form any words. Alejandro’s lips rushed back to her neck, trailing kisses from her neck down towards her chest. And every one of his actions sent a chill through her, causing her toes to curl.Her hands, which had initially rested on his shirt, tightened. His presence was too intoxicating and even as she was not certain what she wanted, it was much difficult to resist.“Elise,” he murmured, with his breath getting hotter against her skin. “Do you have any idea what you do to me?”“I don’t do anything.” She replied softly, moving her eyes away. Alejandro chuckled slightly. “Oh, you don’t know.”Her pulse fluttered as he kissed the center of her neck, staying there for a moment before trailing lower. His fingers brushed against her jaw, coaxing her to look at him. When she did, the intensity of his dark gaze made her stomach tighten. “I want you.”She gulped.Alejandro’s lips continued clai
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Could they meet the next day? Elise's stomach dropped, like she had not read the content well. Alejandro’s phone was still in her hand and the name of the sender, Mariana was burning deep into her chest. It was not like it would have been a better offense if it was somebody else, but just maybe, it would have helped and made her feel less hurt. Just maybe, she would not have felt as low as she did at that moment. Every man in his right sense would fall for a girl like Mariana, and for their relationship to advance into a betrothal, then whatever she shared with Alejandro was deep.But what hurt the most in all of this was the ease in the text Mariana had sent. It could only mean that Alejandro had been in communication with her. What were the odds that he had not been meeting up with her under the guise of work?Why else would a woman who clearly knew he was married, and ‘he’ in the sense of the relationship they had shared text him that late for some private meeting? He definite
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Seeing the food initially, she had thought that she would take just three spoons and bring up an attitude about why she didn’t want to eat. Instead, she cleared every single thing on the plate, and the only thing that kept her from asking for more was the fear of seeming like a glutton.Alejandro must have noticed because a knowing smirk tugged at his lips as she cleared everything. “I’ll take that as a thank you for making me eat,” he murmured, setting the empty dish aside.Elise stiffened. “I wasn’t that hungry, I just did not want to waste food” she muttered, turning her face away.“Sure you weren’t.” His deep chuckle made her feel uneasy and she almost began regretting why she had not kept up with the not wanting to eat act.Before she could muster a comeback, Alejandro shifted, guiding her to lean back against the headrest. She blinked in confusion as he reached for her foot, pulling it gently onto his lap.“What are you doing?” Elise probed, blinking as she tried to raise hersel
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As soon as Alejandro scooped Elise into his arms, sweat beads began to form on her face. There was no way Alejandro was supposed to know that she was not sick, and had only faked it. If he did, then she was scared of the issue that could come out of it. But as the warmth of his body pressed against her, a strange weakness settled in her limbs, her head feeling heavier than before.Putting her shame aside, and left with no other option, she burst out in tears, surprising Alejandro and Diane.Thankfully, the rest of Alejandro’s men had gone away. A frown formed on his forehead as he looked at her. “What is the problem?” He probed as he dropped her down.Elise was still faking tears, and to her luck, her body cooperated as it began to color red. By this time, Alejandro was really worried. “Lily, please tell me what the issue is. You are making me scared.”She finally wiped her face after being convinced that she had gotten his attention enough. Even that small movement made her fingers
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Back at the store, Diane twirled the shopping bag in her hand as she waited for Elise to return. She had picked a couple of clothes that she liked, and what was left was for Elise to pay as she promised. Undeniably, Elise had spent some time and it was already beginning to worry Diane. But she stayed put, lightly tapping the bag against her legs. A few more minutes and she would check for her. But before she counted to 10, the door of the dressing room opened and Elise stepped out. Contrasting how she had walked in, she looked dull. But Diane ignored it anyway and rushed to her. “Do you like the dress?” Immediately she reached her, she probed. Her lips were still curved in excitement as she waited for a response. Elise blinked, raising her face to her. “Huh?”“I mean, the one you went to try on.” “Right! The dress.” Her mind took a second to process the question and it was only then that she realized that she had not even come out of the room with it. “Umm…” she stuttered slowl
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Elise felt her breath hitch. Her mind scrambled to process Lena’s words, but they settled like ice in her veins, causing her to feel numb.Murder? Clara had committed murder?Her fingers tightened against the fabric of her dress as her stomach twisted painfully. “What… what are you saying?” Lena watched her, unsure if she had done the right thing by informing her. “Clara committed murder,” she replied. “I saw it happen.”Elise shook her head, willing herself to think. Her memories of Clara were many things. Yes, it was bitter, frustrating, and even painful. She was always the daughter their parents prioritized and revered but murder? “It’s not possible. You are lying to me.” She forced out. “Clara… she can’t… you are lying.”“I would gain nothing if I lie about this to you. Your sister was young, and I know she did not understand the consequences of what she had done. But your parents understood it perfectly.”“I don’t understand. Tell me, how did everything happen?”“I’m not clear
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Diane was practically buzzing with excitement as she helped Elise get ready. It was well known that she was always energetic and cheerful, but today there was an extra excitement to it that topped up the whole icing. “Ma’am, when I heard the talk about it, I was so so excited. It even made me jump out of bed.” “Mmm…” Elise smiled. “And the sweetest part, you are going shopping today. I think today is so blessed. Everything began to feel right from the day you sat in that garden.”She suddenly turned her face to Elise as if a realization had hit her. “Wow,” she mouthed. “Is something good happening in your horoscope? It feels like it.”“Okay, that’s enough.” Elise shook her head with a light chuckle. Quickly, Diane placed her hand on her lips. “I am sorry, I know I talk too much. I’m sorry, I will just prepare your bath.”“Yeah, you should.” Elise nodded. She enjoyed it when Diane talked, though it got uncomfortable for her a few times. Yet, she was grateful for Alejandro’s choice
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Elise hesitated before speaking, fully aware that asking to leave the mansion would tip the fragile balance she and Alejandro had managed to establish. Still, she wanted to do it. Meeting Lena was important.Alejandro, who had just finished fastening the cuff of his sleeve, stilled. Before Elise woke up, he had already freshened up and dressed, knowing he had to be at the company’s building. His gaze moved toward her, blank.“You want to leave the mansion. Is there a problem?”Elise shook her head. “No.”“Where do you want to go to?”Alejandro had not outrightly refused, but it was as if Elise was expecting him to. Informing him was just a formality, a due process that she was trying to fulfill as she was always under his watch. But if he said no, she was going to switch to plan B, though she knew it would not help the small trust he was beginning to build in her.Her fingers fiddled with the sheets as she tried to cook up a lie. “I just wanted to shop for a bit. And I think I need th
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The morning light from the sun’s rising barely entered through the curtains when Alejandro finally stood from his chair. The chair he had stayed on all night.He had not slept well and had not even tried. He had stayed by Elise’s side through the night, watching her and listening to the sound of her soft breathing to make sure she was okay.Now, as he moved his gaze down at her, he felt a strange pull in his chest. Her face was peaceful, and completely unbothered from everything that had happened the previous day.A part of him wished she could stay like that forever, not asleep exactly but without any problems and situations to make her sad. But he knew sadly well that once she woke up, real life would come rushing back. And maybe not in the most amazing way. Letting out a soft exhale, Alejandro quietly left the bedroom. He could not promise Elise the most amazing life or a problem-free life, but he could play the most part to keep her happy. Shaking his head, he confirmed his tho
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Elise could not think, as the world narrowed to the warmth of his body. Alejandro pressed kisses along her chest, her stomach, and further down until she cried out beneath him. Just as her world began to spin out of control, Alejandro abruptly pulled back. “Damn it,” he growled, raking a hand through his damp hair. Elise blinked up at him, breathless and relieved as he stood abruptly and backed away from the bed as if he had burned himself. What the hell was he doing? Alejandro stumbled back toward the balcony, shoving a hand into his pocket and pulling out a cigarette and lighter. It had barely taken a puff from it when a voice called his attention. “Sir?” Alejandro stiffened for a moment as Lucas appeared at the doorway, his eyes flicking from Alejandro to the cigarette in his hand and his brow furrowed. “Sir, you want to stay away from that.” His hand tightened around the cigarette as his gaze moved toward the place where Lucas stood, then back at the cigarette before he th
