Chapter 289 Cecilia’s pov A low hum vibrated in his chest against my back. That sound always went straight to my core, a conditioned response I fucking hated and craved in equal measure. “I did,” I said, my voice coming out a bit strained. I was still staring at my

Chapter 288 Author’s pov Cecilia closed the bathroom door behind her, eager to rinse off the chaos of the day with a hot shower. As steam filled the room and water flowed over her shoulders, she tried to clear her mind. Stalkers. Cryptic photos. Maggie Locke. The Van Horns. It

Chapter 287 Cecilia’s pov I rushed toward the study with Muffin clutched to my chest, my heart hammering against my ribs. The door was ajar, and I peered inside cautiously. What I saw wasn’t even close to what I expected. Tang had Xavier pinned to the floor, one arm twisted

Chapter 286 Cecilia’s pov I barely had time to collect my thoughts after Sebastian’s burning kisses before the elevator dinged and opened to the penthouse. As we stepped inside, my phone buzzed. A message from Yvonne lit up the screen: [Don’t be mad at your bestie! Tell me how the

Chapter 285 Cecilia’s pov Sebastian gazed at my face, beckoning with his hand.”Come here p> I glanced at the small distance between us. We were already close in the back seat of the car. “I think I’m good right where I am,” I said primly, straightening my posture.”Let’s talk about

Chapter 284 Author’s pov Sebastian rose from his chair with calm precision, offering a reassuring smile to his mother. “Don’t worry, I’ll go after her. I promise she won’t be working this weekend p> But Luna Regina wasn’t in the mood for subtlety. “Then go! What are you waiting for

Chapter 283 Cecilia’s pov I set down my fork. Every single person at the table turned to look at me in perfect unison. Sebastian just dropped the “are we official now?” bomb, and his mom probably thought he’d lost his damn mind. The air went still. Even the clink of

Chapter 282 Cecilia’s pov I hadn’t taken more than a few steps when Luna Regina suddenly chirped, “Oh, Sebas p> I stopped cold. Blood? Ice. Spine? Gone. Looking up, I saw Sebastian step out of the private dining room. Of course this was happening. The universe wasn’t just laughing at

Chapter 281 Cecilia’s pov I was just starting to relax into the awkward dinner when my phone buzzed. Glancing at the screen, I saw Yvonne’s name flash across it. Oh, right. She said she might come by tonight. “Excuse me,” I said as I stood, keeping my tone calm and

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