With that, Clarissa turned and took out a clean set of pajamas from the wardrobe, handing them to Luana. "Go take a hot bath and relax. I'll make you something delicious to eat. After your bath, have some food and then get a good night's sleep, leaving all your worries behind. Don't think about anything, okay?"Luana took the pajamas and nodded, "Thanks, Clarissa."In Luana's heart, Clarissa was always like this, unconditionally good to her no matter when or where.Clarissa was like a bright and warm light, illuminating her originally dark and cold path in
If that was the case, why had Cline not hesitated to spend a fortune to spend a night with Luana five years ago?Even after that night, he had insisted she sign the agreement.And each time they were together, his behavior was nearly out of control.She really couldn't believe all of this. Just as she was about to ask Joan where she had heard these gossipy news stories, she saw the door of the CEO's private elevator slowly open.The chairman's special assistant, Laura, and s
Sabrina propped her chin on her hands, her eyes filled with envy, "He's already paved the way for his future wife so quickly. Mr. Moriarty is truly affectionate."Joan also wore a face of envy and jealousy, "If she weren't the chairman's daughter, how could that mighty man in Los Angeles notice her?"Sabrina shook her head in disagreement, "Miss Ortega is very outstanding herself, with such a high degree of education and such beauty. But speaking of appearance..."Sabrina turned to look at Luana, "Luana looks a bit like the new CEO, don't you think?"
Luana clutched her heart as if it were about to stop beating from the unbearable pain, barely supporting her weak body back to her workstation.She was determined to resign and hoped to complete the resignation procedures as soon as possible.She simply couldn't bear to witness the two of them flaunting their love in front of her every day for the little time she had left.She feared she wouldn't be able to endure such mental torture and worried that she might impulsively confront Cline about his cruel treatment towards her.
Cline then shifted his gaze from Luana and responded to Dawn with a faint, "Dropping off Luna."Dawn immediately understood that Cline was here to support his daughter.He nodded with satisfaction and said, "Thank you. Luna just returned to the States, and here you are, running around for her."Cline, with an expressionless face, curled the corner of his mouth and replied, "I'm heading back to Moriarty Group now."Dawn quickly said, "Alright, be careful. Don't let your work
"Of course, I want to sleep with you," he said bluntly, his eyes fixated on her chest, making no effort to hide his desires.Luana had changed into a silk nightgown before going to bed, with a slightly low neckline.Travis, taller than her, could see almost all of her body curves from above.She quickly pulled the nightgown around her to cover her chest.However, due to the tight pull, her hourglass figure was even more prominently displayed.
He tilted his head and scrutinized her for a moment, not exposing her facade. "It's all the same. The sensation should be much the same, I suppose."Luana remained patient, coaxing gently, "The difference is vast. Only two people in love can experience that unique feeling."Travis leaned in close to her, "Have you experienced it?"Luana's expression faltered slightly as images of intimacy with Cline flashed through her mind, followed by a sharp, dull ache in her heart.What
When she saw the familiar name on the screen, her heart began to pound uncontrollably. This was the only person capable of standing up to Travis, but he had already abandoned her. Would he even answer if she called? Luana hesitated for a long time, ultimately lacking the courage to make the call. She knew Cline's personality well. He never looked back on things he'd grown tired of. If she called to plead with him, it might be misconstrued as her clinging on. Since she had decided to leave, she shouldn't disturb him anymore... In the following days, Luana had a key duplicated and picked up some medication from the hospital that she needed for her treatment. Her attending physician advised her to be hospitalized, waiting for a suitable heart donor, but Luana refused. She had undergone artificial bypass surgery for her heart condition, which had improved her condition to some extent. However, ever since she was kicked in the heart twice five years ago, her condition began to sho
Luana, still kneeling, wore the red wine splashed by Cline like a macabre mask, the dark liquid trailing down her cheeks, highlighting the fragile beauty of her pale face.Slowly, she raised her hand to wipe away the wine, her expression composed as she calmly replied, "We've met before."As expected, Travis thought to himself, bending slightly to scrutinize Luana with suspicion in his eyes.He pressed her further, "How did you meet?"Understanding his doubts, Luana took a deep breath and spoke, "I knew I bore a resemblance to Runa, and I thought to use that to my advantage. I took the opportunity of delivering documents to Mr. Moriarty and slipped something into his drink, hoping that after he slept with me, I could rise above my station. But he didn't fall for it and unceremoniously threw me out. Perhaps that's why he called me dirty, cheap."Luana's words successfully alleviated half of Travis's suspicions.He ha
The scarlet red wine slowly trickled down her hair strands, dripping onto her pale face, sliding over her slender neck, and falling onto her thin dress...It wasn't until the last drop of wine fell onto the back of her hand that she slowly lifted her eyes.Her gaze was filled with shock and disbelief, staring straight at Cline.Cline, with his eyes as cold as frost, contemptuously glanced at her and coldly uttered a word, "Cheap."As an Alpha, his words seemed to carry the unique deterrent power, making the surrounding air seem to solidify.Upon hearing those words, Luana trembled uncontrollably.She clenched her fists tightly, her fingernails digging deep into her palms, biting her lower lip, and stared at Cline without blinking.It was as if she wanted to bore a hole through him with her gaze, her anger and humiliation surging like a tidal wave.Cline, however, paid no attention to her reaction
As an Alpha, Cline's eyes radiated a coldness mixed with the unique oppressiveness of the wolf pack.That intangible force seemed to penetrate Luana's body, making it increasingly difficult for her to breathe.The surrounding air appeared to become heavy and oppressive due to his aura.Travis, witnessing this, was now certain that Cline was deliberately making things difficult for Luana.Yet, he couldn't fathom why Cline would target Luana in such a way.Did they have some unknown past?Did they know each other before?Hearing the words "pour on your knees," Luana's face was filled with shock and disbelief.'Pour wine while kneeling?' Although she had been his lover, she was by no means a humble servant to be commanded at his whim.Luana straightened her body once more, her eyes showing a hint of stubbornness and anger as she addressed Cline, "Mr. Moriarty, I don't know where I've offe
At that moment, Cline suddenly raised his well-defined hand and covered the mouth of the glass.His eyes were cold and indifferent as he stared intently at Luana's face, uttering a single word in a voice devoid of any warmth, "Dirty."This single word was like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into Luana's heart.It caused her a sudden constriction in her chest. The pain was almost suffocating.Her hand couldn't help but tremble violently, her fingers turning pale from the force of gripping the wine bottle.She stood there rigidly, her eyes locked with Cline's.However, in his eyes, she saw not a trace of their past affection.The tenderness and attachment that once existed seemed to have never been, replaced now by deep contempt and disgust.She thought painfully to herself, did he think she was dirty because she was with Travis?How ridiculous!She had been with him for fi
At this moment, even Travis, the man who claimed her as his plus-one, was staring at her with anticipation.There was not a hint of concern in his eyes, only greed and desire.It was as if she was merely an object for display, a creature without dignity, being appraised and toyed with by these wealthy and powerful individuals who looked down on her.Her heart ached with struggle, fully aware of the difficult situation she was in.If she complied with their demands, they might, in a moment of whim, let her off the hook.But if she dared to resist, with the power and means these people possessed, they would not easily let her leave this room, and the fate that awaited her could be even worse.After much internal deliberation, Luana finally, reluctantly, unclenched her tightly clenched fists.A glimmer of determination and desolation shone in her eyes.Her life was already a living death. Perhaps
The sound made Luana extremely uncomfortable, feeling as if she was sitting on pins and needles. She looked down at her thin dress and groaned inwardly.According to the rules, losing a round meant she would have to strip completely, which was akin to being exposed for all to see.What difference was there between her and the women who sold their bodies for a living?She understood that Naomi was probably taking out her frustration on Luana because of Travis's earlier words. Unable to retaliate against Travis, she used the game as an excuse to vent her anger.Although Luana saw through the motive, the cards in her hand were terrible.Coupled with Gehrmann's seemingly deliberate poor play, she was sweating with anxiety.Today, Cline seemed to be acting out of character, showing no mercy at all.Every time she played a card, he seemed to deliberately target her.Luana was so angry her face turned b
Naomi would not let it go so easily. Although she used to be the top entertainer at Nightfall, now that she was with Gehrmann, she was particularly sensitive to others' words. She knew Travis was not someone to be trifled with, but dealing with his woman should be no problem. "Forget it, I won't hold it against you. We're here to have fun, after all," Naomi forced down her anger and then said, "But just sitting here is a bit boring. How about we play a game?" Hearing the mention of a game, the others immediately perked up and echoed, "What game should we play?" Naomi pulled out several decks of cards from the side and placed them on the table, smiling as she said, "Let's form teams and play cards. Whoever loses takes off a piece of clothing." "Interesting," Travis's eyes flickered with excitement at the idea. Naturally, he wouldn't refuse such a tantalizing and thrilling scene and immediately nodded in agreement. The other lecherous men were even more eager to start the game.
The man's smile slightly eased Luana's guard. She reached out with a trembling hand to take the wine glass and took a small sip, but she still didn't dare to swallow the wine, just holding it in her mouth. The female companion sitting beside the man couldn't help but sneer at the scene. Her laughter was filled with mockery and disdain. "I must say, Mr. Elan, the women you bring around are getting more and more classless. Gehrmann is kind enough to pour her a drink, yet she's still on guard and won't drink it." Gehrmann was Cline's cousin. Gehrmann was also a playboy, but compared to Travis, he was far from being a pervert. Since Luana had been with Cline, she had never met any of his family or friends. This was her first time meeting Gehrmann. She couldn't help but take a few extra glances at him, noticing that he bore some resemblance to Cline, but his temperament was entirely different. He didn't have Cline's cold detachment but instead gave off a warm vibe. Seeing that Lua
Otherwise, she would not only lose face but also likely suffer a merciless rejection. After all, how could Cline offend his friend for her sake? However... why was he looking at her with such a strange gaze? Could it be because he saw her being kissed by another man and felt displeased? As Luana was lost in her wild thoughts, Cline suddenly shifted his gaze, his indifferent expression as if it had just been a casual glance. Luana's heartstrings trembled. She knew that someone as cold and unemotional as Cline would not care whether she was kissed by others. She also shifted her gaze and focused on dealing with Travis. "Mr. Elan, why did you bring me here?" Travis affectionately pinched her cheek and laughed, "First, let's introduce you to some friends, and then we'll go have some real fun." Hearing this, Luana's face turned pale instantly, realizing she must find a way to escape as soon as possible. As she was racking her brain for a plan against Travis, he suddenly pushed her