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All Chapters of A Taste of Temptation: The Chaste CEO's Midnight Knock: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70
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Chapter 61: Involved With a Man
Liam had already entered the bathroom, and Suzy was still pondering the behind his words.It seemed like Liam didn't want her to join the middle school group chat channel, and he didn't like Kenneth....During her business trip to West City these past few days, she had learned a lot from Alec. Not only did her investigative skills improve, but she also refined her communication skills.Upon coming back to Northorn City, Suzy had a two-day off, but she dedicated all her time to discussing Jeffrey's project with Alec.After finally clearing up the project and submitting it, she was just about to tidy up and go to the hospital to visit Melissa when a call from Melissa came in."Mom.""You're back in Northorn City, right?"Listening to her mother's voice, Suzy sensed something was off, and her tone was slightly stiff."Yeah, I finished up some company matters, and I'm planning to go to the hospital to see you now.""Then, we'll talk when you get here."With that, Melissa hung up abruptly.
Read moreChapter 62: He Isn’t My Sugar Daddy
"It’s not true? Fine! Then tell me, where did the money for the surgery come from, and how did your so-called boyfriend agree to lend you so much money?"Suzy moistened her parched lips and lowered her gaze for a while. "He really isn’t my sugar daddy. I... I got married to him."This was something she hadn't wanted to tell her mother, but at this point, she had no other choice.Suzy knew Melissa's personality too well; she was capable of refusing to accept financial help from a man even at the cost of her own life.Bringing up the marriage might offer a glimmer of hope in convincing her mother. Perhaps, it hadn't crossed Melissa's mind that her typically obedient daughter had secretly gotten married. She gazed at her in silence, her mouth moving but unable to form words for quite some time.Suzy was afraid her mother might faint again, so she quickly rushed out to find a doctor. Thankfully, they administered antihypertensive medication in time, but it still kept the doctor busy.The
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She quickly ended the call and flagged down a taxi on the road.Now, she regarded Liam in a similar way to how she approached her job – always prepared to comply and respond to his needs.Reflecting on her mother's reprimands about her lack of self-respect, she wished she could have a bit more dignity, if possible....When Suzy arrived at Easter Bay, she saw that Liam hadn't changed out of his suit. He still had that professional and elite demeanor, sitting behind the table in the living room, conducting a video conference.Being a CEO wasn't an easy job, especially for Liam. The success of Park Group was all thanks to his meticulous work ethic.Upon hearing a noise, he glanced towards the entrance and gestured for her to wait.Suzy didn't dare to disturb his work and went into the bedroom to make a call.She called Wendy and told her about her mother's request to meet her boyfriend. Of course, she didn't mention the marriage or Liam."So, you need a guy right now to put on a show in
Read moreChapter 64: I Allow You to Be Delicate
After taking out the ointment, Liam deliberately washed his hands in the bathroom before coming to apply it for her.Suzy leaned back slightly, even though they had been intimate before, his sudden proximity made her uncomfortable."I can do it myself! It's not like I can’t reach my wound," she said, reaching for the ointment.Liam didn't give in to her and his eyes showed a hint of displeasure. "Lean your face over here.""You really don't need to!"He didn't say anything more, just looked at her. Feeling helpless, Suzy had to obediently move closer like a child.Because they were so close, she could even see the fine hairs on Liam's face. Since his skin was fair, she wouldn't have noticed those fine hairs without being so close to him.Liam carefully applied the ointment evenly on her face, and it felt pleasantly cool.Suzy unconsciously looked at him, his serious and focused expression, as if he was treating something he cherished very much. He had a handsome appearance, not the ki
Read moreChapter 65: Hate Suzy More
After Sophia returned to the country, she stayed in a high-end residential area not far from Easter Bay.It was the house that originally belonged to Liam's parents, but since they had all gone abroad, it was left to her.In the eyes of Liam's family, this young lady was bound to marry into their family sooner or later.Liam parked the car in front of the villa and called Sophia, "Come out, I'm at the gate.""Sorry, can you come in and help me get out? I'm in so much pain I can't stand up.""Is it that serious?" He furrowed his brows. "Then I'll call the ambulance right now and have them come over."Sophia hesitated for a moment on her end before saying, "No need, it's just appendicitis. I'll take it easy and come out. Just wait for me.""Alright, I'll wait."Liam stayed inside the car, considering that meeting Sophia alone late at night might not be suitable. Therefore, he opted to have Clive accompany them to the hospital.Clive was a close friend who cherished their friendship deepl
Read moreChapter 66: Unfinished Conversation
Sophia's fingers slowly clenched into a fist, but she could only force a smile. "I'm sorry for the trouble, especially this late at night.""No problem."The car quickly arrived at the hospital, where Clive was already waiting at the entrance, attentively.Unlike Liam, he immediately came over, opened the passenger door, and carried Sophia."Hey Liam, don't leave yet, come and help me! The doctor needs the patient's information for admission. I'll take her for a check-up, you handle these formalities.""Okay."He nodded coolly, parked the car in a nearby spot, and while walking towards the hospital, sent a WhatsApp message to Suzy.“Rest well, if your face still looks swollen tomorrow, you can work from home. I'll talk to Alec about it.”After sending the message, he received no reply.She must have already gone to sleep.Liam, confirming that Suzy hadn't responded, finally entered the hospital with peace of mind.……On this night, without Liam by her side, Suzy surprisingly had troubl
Read moreChapter 67: You Don’t Have to Do This
"If it's a work-related injury, the company has a dedicated department to handle it."He had no reason to be concerned.Liam's response was seamless, and his expression remained as composed as if he were discussing the weather.If Suzy hadn't personally witnessed his tattoo and known the door lock code to his home, she might have doubted whether he truly cared for Sophia."But aren't you... her friend?""So, do you plan to visit her with me?"Suzy shook her head vigorously, like a tambourine. "I've been quite busy lately.""Is it because you're busy with that project led by that guy Jeffrey?" Liam paused while holding a glass of milk and looked at her."Not entirely, I'm also working on the SNS project with Mr. Lincoln."She didn't feel guilty, despite Liam's apparent scrutiny."Well, do your best."He didn't press the matter further, and after they finished breakfast, they both went to work....In the hospital, Sophia, who had just undergone acute appendicitis surgery, was slowly reg
Read moreChapter 68: Within Three Days
Her voice trembled with a desperate plea that was impossible to resist.Clive had known Sophia for many years, and she always maintained a poised and elegant demeanor. This was the first time she had humbly begged someone.He sighed and reluctantly agreed, "Okay."Then, he left the hospital room.In a corner of the hospital corridor, Clive lit a cigarette, took a puff, and called Liam.After a few rings, Liam's deep and slightly grainy voice came through."What's up?""Yeah, things are pretty serious here with Sophia, and I can't handle it alone. If you're available, could you lend me a hand?""I need to get home early."Clive knew he would say that, and he irritably took another drag of his cigarette. “I hate to bring this up, but don’t you think you’re taking it too far when it comes to Sophia? She ended up with acute appendicitis due to late-night work, and considering our long-standing friendship, as the head of the Park Group, shouldn't you come and demonstrate your support for s
Read moreChapter 69: Push Clive Aside
While Suzy didn't look down on people of lesser means, she couldn't comprehend her mother's perspective. She felt that if she married a dishonest man, regardless of his wealth or poverty, he would still cheat. If she ended up with someone both poor and unfaithful, it would only make her angrier.Moreover, with Melissa’s current attitude, Suzy wouldn’t want to introduce whoever she was dating, fearing Melissa might confront him as soon as he walked through the door."So, I need to see for myself. Your relationship must pass my scrutiny before I acknowledge it!""I understand. I'll take him there."Suzy's tone was filled with resignation.The pressure at work was already substantial, and her mother added another burden to her shoulders. Finding a fake boyfriend was even more challenging than staying up late to write a few more project proposals!Setting aside her phone, Suzy leaned against the wall and let out a long sigh.She didn't have much time to contemplate these matters because t
Read moreChapter 70: The Secret Behind 0825
Once Clive left, Sophia, despite her weakness, forced a graceful smile and said, "I'm sorry, Liam. It seems like I’ll have to delay working on those contracts I have in hand. But don't worry, I'll get back to work soon. Clive promised to bring my laptop to the hospital!"Liam appreciated her dedication to work, but as the CEO, he had to discourage such reckless behavior."You need to focus on recovering. Legal affairs are not solely your responsibility. I'll have Alec and Suzy handle the contracts for now.""No!"When Sophia heard Suzy's name, she suddenly raised her voice, realizing it sounded wrong after she spoke. "I'm sorry... I don't like others meddling with my work. It's nothing personal. Besides, I have spare time in the hospital, and working might make things more interesting for me here.""Your health is the top priority.""I really don't mind! By the way, Liam, due to the sudden surgery, I won't be able to fly to see Mrs. Park this week. She just called me and learned about
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