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Scarlett's POV After getting out of the shower, my damp hair stuck to my skin as I wrapped myself in a towel. The bathroom mirror was fogged up, making my reflection blurry. I sighed and wiped it with my hand, staring at the girl looking back at me. My eyes looked tired. My face looked... empty.After drying myself off, I put on a simple bathrobe, threw my hair up in a messy bun, and walked over to the nightstand where my phone was charging. As soon as I picked it up, the screen lit up, and a notification popped up.The screenwriter’s reminder message popped up on my phone again, snapping me back to reality.-Deadline tomorrow. Don’t forget to submit the revised manuscript.-I sighed heavily, walking over to my small desk. My laptop flickered to life, casting a cold glow across the dim room.Work.At least work was something I could control. It was the only thing keeping me sane in this twisted world I had been forced into.I opened the document, trying to focus, but the words on t
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Scarlett's POV I sat stiffly in the backseat of the luxury car, my body pressed against the farthest corner, trying to put as much distance between Liam and me as possible.The smooth leather seat felt cold against my skinI kept my gaze fixed on the window, watching the blurred city lights flash by. The night felt endless, stretching on with no escape. His deep voice broke through the heavy silence.“Drive to Crescent Heights.”My breath caught in my throat.Crescent Heights?Everyone in the city knew about that place. It was the most luxurious residential area — home to billionaires, celebrities, and untouchable elites.I turned my head slightly, stealing a glance at him. His sharp jawline was illuminated by the faint glow of the city lights, making him look even more dangerous.Why would he take me there?Liam’s cold blue eyes flicked toward me, catching me staring.“What?” he asked lazily, one eyebrow raised.I quickly looked away, clenching my hands tightly in my lap.“N-Nothin
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Scarlett’s POVMaybe it was because of the contract.Or maybe it was the new environment—the feeling of being in a completely different world, surrounded by luxury I had never known.Whatever it was, Liam had been relentless last night.He didn’t stop until the first light of dawn began creeping through the curtains, leaving me utterly exhausted and sore in ways I never expected.I barely remembered drifting off to sleep in his arms, tangled in silk sheets that smelled of him—fresh cedarwood and a hint of something intoxicating.But by morning, I woke up with only one thought in mind.I needed to get out of this bed."What do you think you’re doing?" His deep, sleepy voice sent a shiver down my spine.I swallowed nervously. "Uh…" My mind raced for an excuse. "I…uh…I really need to use the bathroom. I can’t hold it anymore."Liam sighed, loosening his grip instantly. "Go ahead. But be quick." His voice dropped, turning lazy yet threatening. "Don’t make me come looking for you."I didn’
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Scarlett's POV After checking all my luggage, I finally pulled out a simple outfit—a white blouse and black skirt—and headed to the bathroom to take my bath. The moment I stepped into the bathroom, I let out a deep sigh, feeling the exhaustion seep from my bones. The steam from the hot water curled around me, wrapping me in warmth as I turned on the shower.I needed this.I needed to clear my head, if only for a few minutes.As the water cascaded down my body, I reached for the soap—only to realize mine wasn’t there.I frowned.Liam could box even my lingerie but couldn’t bring my soap ?My eyes scanned the shelf, and that was when I noticed a sleek black soap resting on the counter. It looked expensive, encased in minimalistic packaging with no label.I picked it up, sniffed it lightly. It had a clean, refreshing scent.But… what kind of soap was this?Was it for the body? The face?Or worse—was it one of those hair removal soaps?I hesitated, staring at it in my hand.A small voic
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Scarlett‘s povI rushed home as fast as I could, my heart pounding in my chest.The moment I stepped inside, my eyes landed on Liam. He had changed into casual clothes, looking effortlessly refined as he sat at the dining table, sipping coffee like he didn’t have a care in the world.Meanwhile, my entire life felt like it was spiraling out of control.Without thinking, I tossed my bag onto the floor and hurried toward him.“Did you check the security footage from back then?” I demanded, my voice slightly breathless. “That footage will prove I didn’t drug you!”Liam didn’t even look up. He just took another slow sip of his coffee, his expression unreadable.My frustration grew.Why wasn’t he saying anything?Before I could press him further, the butler, standing nearby, calmly responded in his place.“That hotel was hosting a national conference at the time,” he explained. “For security reasons, the government disabled all the surveillance cameras. There’s no footage available.”My sto
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Scarlett's POVI didn’t want to go.Everything in me screamed to stay in the room, wrap myself in a blanket, and pretend that Liam and his stupid rules didn’t exist. But ever since I met him, my life never seemed to go as planned, did it? Instead, I had to force myself up, get dressed, and leave the house.And all because of some stupid bedding.With a sigh, I pulled on my coat and grabbed my bag. I stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the ground floor, tapping my fingers impatiently against my thigh. My mind was still tangled in the mess of trying to track down my only witness from that night at the hotel. If I could just find him, I could finally prove my innocence.The elevator chimed softly, and the doors slid open. I stepped out into the lobby, adjusting my bag on my shoulder as I made my way toward the entrance of the community.The air brushed against my skin as I walked outside. Just as I was about to take another step forward, a sleek sports car sped past me.
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Scarlett’s POVMy mouth opened, but no sound came out. I just kept staring at the coffee-stained sheets in horror.I knew I had to say something, but my throat felt tight, like my own words were betraying me. My heart pounded so loudly that I was sure the entire store could hear it.The manager took a step closer. “I asked you a question, Miss. Do you have any idea how much that set costs?”My lips moved, but only one word came out, barely above a whisper. “…What?”The manager let out a frustrated sigh, as if he was dealing with an idiot. “One hundred thousand dollars. Each.”I glanced around at the mess—at least ten sets of luxurious bedding, all ruined. A million dollars. A million dollars for some sheets? My head spun, the number too absurd to even process.“I…” My voice barely came out. “Can I… maybe pay in installments?”For a second, the manager just stared at me. Then he let out a sharp, cruel laugh, his eyes filling with disgust.“In installments?” he repeated mockingly. “Oh,
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Scarlett’s POVIn that moment, the store was silent. No one dared to move. No one dared to speak.Liam's anger was ice-cold. Not the kind that burned out fast but the kind that destroyed everything in its path.The manager opened his mouth as if to explain, but one look at Liam and he shut it just as quickly.Then, without warning, Liam swept his arm across the counter, sending stacks of folded linens crashing to the floor with a loud thud that echoed through the store.The attendants gasped. The manager flinched.But Liam didn’t stop there. He grabbed an entire shelf of pillows and flung them down. The once-pristine store was now a disaster. And Liam still didn’t look like he was done.His eyes flickered across the room and landed on a man standing in the corner, holding a steaming cup of coffee.Before I could have time to process what was happening, Liam marched over and snatched the cup from the man’s hand, then walked back to the ruined bedding.Without hesitation, he tipped the
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