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“Shall I deal with it, sir?” Sam asked.“I’ll go myself.”Julian’s long legs stepped out of the car. Just as he was about to cross the road, Sam stopped him. “Sir, there’s an urgent matter at the office that needs your attention.”Julian got back into the car and ordered coldly, “Go back to the office. Also, find out Zoe’s phone number.”...Zoe was shopping at a jewelry store.“This diamond necklace looks pretty. Let me see it...”She was giving instructions to the sales assistant when her phone rang.It was an unfamiliar number. As soon as she answered, a man’s icy voice pierced through the line.“Zoe Yale, you promised to uphold your role as Mrs. Hayes. Is this how you do it?”For a moment, her mind went blank, and she immediately hung up.Was that... Julian Hayes?The next second, her phone rang again. She was so startled that she blocked the number.She gripped her phone tightly, her face turning pale. Fortunately, she did not speak first, or she would have been expos
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However, what excuse could she create to explain to him about meeting Harold and still maintaining the lie of her taking Zoe’s place without arousing his suspicion?The more Zoe thought about it, the more anxious she became. She boarded the bus with a heavy heart and returned to the hospital.Before entering her grandmother’s room, she took a deep breath and forced a smile.“My Cece is back! How was the blind date?” the old woman asked her as soon as she saw Celia.Celia pouted and leaned into her grandmother’s arms, acting spoiled. “Grandma, you’re so mean. You tricked me. I won’t talk to you anymore!”The old woman stroked her hair with a laugh. “Silly girl. Would you have gone to the blind date if I hadn’t tricked you? Quick. Tell me how that Harold boy was.”“Not good at all!” Celia was genuinely upset. “He was super slimy! It was our first meeting, but he tried to touch me...”“Cece, are you okay?” The old woman frowned tightly and said guiltily, “It’s my fault. I should’ve
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Celia’s heart plummeted. After a long time, she turned around stiffly to look at him.“You’ve misunderstood. I...”“Come here.” Julian suddenly waved her over expressionlessly.The atmosphere was icy and heavy.Celia reluctantly stepped over only to watch him sit on the edge of the bed and toss the towel at her. “Dry my hair.”Celia had no choice but to pick up the towel and stand in front of him, rubbing his wet hair dry. Her mind was in chaos, and she was trying to figure out how to handle the situation.She was so distracted that she did not even notice that the towel covered his face and that she was rubbing his eyes...Julian let out a pained grunt. Celia looked down in shock and found that his eyes were slightly red.“I’m sorry! Does it hurt... Ah!”The next second, the towel in her hands fell to the ground as he suddenly yanked her into his arms!Celia tried to struggle, but Julian’s hand held her waist firmly, pressing her against him. His other hand lifted her chin,
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Celia trembled uncontrollably, overwhelmed by frustration. Her chest grew colder and colder.She forced herself to hold back the tears threatening to fall.Then, she smiled softly and wrapped her slender arms around his neck, her beautiful eyes brimming with seduction.“Yeah, Julian. You’re completely right! From the day I entered the Hayes’, I’ve been trying to seduce you! You’re also attracted to my body, aren’t you?“I’m the kind of woman who can’t live without men. I love sleeping with all kinds of men, so why don’t you try touching my filthy body? I’m really open in bed, so I promise it’ll be worth your while!”While Julian listened to the woman’s soft voice, his gaze was fixed on her delicate lips opening and closing. He found himself gradually being lost in her eyes, and a fire began to ignite within him in an unprecedented surge of desire.Celia felt the heat from the man’s chest intensify, and his cold eyes swirled with a deep, dark emotion. Her heart skipped a beat as f
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“Get away! Don’t touch me!”Celia used all her strength to break free from his arms. She stumbled and crashed heavily onto the ground.Pain instantly shot through her elbow, knees, and especially her injured foot. It was so excruciating that her vision darkened, and she almost passed out.“Ugh...”She could not hold back any longer and lay there on the cold, wet floor, bursting into tears.The shower was still running, completely drenching her as she curled up into a small ball...Julian looked at her trembling back and suddenly snapped back to his senses. He quickly turned off the shower and bent down to pick her up.However, just as he touched her shoulder, she suddenly raised her head and glared at him. “I said, don’t touch me!”Her nose was red from crying, and her eyes were also swollen. She looked like an angry little kitten. Her eyes were filled with an overwhelming injustice, grievance, and innocence...Julian could not help but freeze. Those emotions were so real and
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With her sight blocked, her hearing became unusually sharp. Celia could even hear her own ragged breathing.She waited for Julian’s stormy rage...However, he did not react for a long time.Instead, there was the sound of fabric rustling.Was he changing clothes?Click!Julian fastened his belt and saw that the woman’s slender hands were still covering her face. Her small face was flushed, and her pink lips were slightly parted.She was clearly embarrassed and uncomfortable. Evidently, she had little experience with men.For some reason, that sudden thought made him feel pleased.Celia felt like time was moving incredibly slowly. It felt like an entire century had passed. Why had he not lost his temper yet?Suddenly, her hands were forcefully pried apart. She slowly opened her eyes a crack before gathering the courage to fully open them.Julian was already fully dressed with even his tie perfectly knotted, standing right in front of her.For a moment, she seemed to see a sm
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Celia could not understand what he was thinking.After applying the ointment, he did not let her go. Instead, he kept her locked in his arms, his expression turning cold again.“Is the man you met today the one you fancy?”“No.”“Then, why did you meet him?”Celia seized the chance to mock him. “I can’t even meet other men now? Mr. Hayes, does your beloved know that you care so much about other women?”Julian frowned. “Don’t flatter yourself! I’m just reminding you. You promised me you’d do your part as Mrs. Hayes!”“I remember even without your reminder!”“You’d better do!” Julian suddenly held out his hand. “Phone!”Celia looked at him warily and did not move.“Remove me from the blacklist!” he added.Celia’s heart panicked. He had called Zoe’s phone. She would be exposed if he looked at her phone!She avoided his gaze and said softly, “I’ll do it myself.”Fortunately, Julian did not push the issue. The next moment, she noticed him staring intently at the bottle of ointm
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The hospital had a six-month probation period, and her salary was not very high at the moment. Even if she scrimped and saved, it would not be enough to pay back what she owed Zoe.Thus, Celia contacted Wendy, who frequently helped her get side jobs, hoping to make some extra money after work.Today’s job was a temporary housekeeping gig that paid well. Although it was late, she still agreed. “I’ll do it.”At 9 p.m., Celia followed Wendy’s instructions and arrived at a luxury villa, ringing the doorbell.Unexpectedly, the one who opened the door was Bianca, her high school classmate and Ines’ best friend.Celia frowned and instantly had a bad premonition.Bianca was also stunned to see her, and then a malicious smile spread across her face as she shouted into the house, “Ines, look who’s here!”Celia instantly clenched her fists, hesitating whether to leave right away.“Who is it?”Ines walked up to the door and also smirked when she saw Celia. “If it isn’t the penniless girl!
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