Chapter 190 Cecilia’s pov The chill from earlier hadn’t left–it had just settled deeper into my bones. I drove to the office in silence, trying to convince myself I was being dramatic. I wasn’t convinced. I’d barely settled into my chair when my desk phone rang. “Come here.” The voice

Chapter 189 Sebastian’s pov Zane let out a low chuckle, slow and tired, like he knew I’d caught him mid-spin. “You’ve gotten sharper,” he said, slipping his hands into his coat pockets as we made our way toward the front door. The house was quiet–too quiet. The kind of quiet

Chapter 188 Cecilia’s pov I yanked the door open to find Tang leaning against the doorframe, grinning like he’d just won the lottery. “Hey there, Cecilia!” Tang greeted me with a grin so bright it could’ve blinded satellites. “I’m here to pick up the boss. Heard you and Sawyer had

Chapter 187 Cecilia’s pov “Mr. Locke p> My voice came out as a shocked whisper. What on earth was Zane Locke doing at my parents’ doorstep at this hour? Considering my mother’s earlier comments about my relationship with Sebastian… God, please don’t let this be some weird soap opera drama

Chapter 186 Cecilia’s pov My tongue met his, not shyly, not cautiously, but with a raw, claiming pressure. My fingers were already in his hair, pulling him closer, deeper into a kiss that tasted like wine and something far more desperate. The air in the car didn’t just warm. It

Chapter 185 Author’s pov Sebastian drove back to his apartment, his mind churning over the information his men had gathered. Cecilia had received messages from Amara the night before… He rubbed his temple in frustration. He had overestimated his mother’s tolerance and simultaneously underestimated her tactics. After work, Cecilia had

Chapter 184 Author’s pov For the entire afternoon, Sebastian remained like a glacier–unmoved, unthawed, relentlessly focused on work. He didn’t take his usual power nap, instead plowing through documents and calls with ruthless efficiency. Anyone who ventured into his office that afternoon–besides his still-recovering assistant and secretary–was met with a

Chapter 183 Author’s pov While Cecilia was casually chatting with Simon on the sidewalk, she had no idea she had an audience–and not the kind that claps politely. Half a block away, parked in a sleek black Mercedes with tinted windows and a mood to match, Sebastian watched like a

Chapter 182 Cecilia’s pov Back at the apartment building. I decisively pressed both the 13th floor and penthouse buttons. Sebastian raised an eyebrow. You’re not inviting me to your place p> I looked at him with the sweetest smile I could muster. “Not tonight. You have a video conference. Focus

Chapter 181 Cecilia’s pov The scream hit like a siren–sharp, high-pitched, and way too close. Sebastian instantly pulled away, tugging the hem of his shirt–which, unfortunately, was still the only thing I was wearing–down over my thighs. His whole body tensed as he turned toward the door. I buried my

Chapter 180 Cecilia’s pov I returned to the dining area, where Sebastian had already set a surprisingly elegant breakfast on the table: a fresh garden salad, perfectly fried eggs with runny yolks, toast with homemade jam, cold milk, and a delicate pastry that looked bakery-fresh. “This looks great,” I said,

Chapter 179 Cecilia’s pov The whiskey on his tongue made me feel dizzy and bold, my mouth opening for him without a single thought in my head. I was just a body against his, pliant and willing, letting him do whatever the fuck he wanted. My arms hung loose around

Chapter 178 Cecilia’s pov I was suddenly pulled against a wall of solid muscle. Sebastian’s dominant scent invaded every pore of my body. The pressure around my waist tightened gradually, and cool, slender fingers gently tilted my chin upward until I met his eyes, narrowed and gleaming with dangerous intensity.

Chapter 177 Cecilia’s pov The second chime still rang in my ears as Mom crossed the room, muttering, “That must be Peggy p> Peggy? My stomach did a small, suspicious somersault. Peggy Foster–my mother’s longtime coworker and our neighbor. Sweet woman. The door swung open, and Peggy walked in with

Chapter 176 Cecilia’s pov Harper! That traitor. That spy. That absolutely insufferable idiot. She was going to be the death of me. Sebastian looked like a walking time bomb in my living room–primed to explode and demolish the fragile wall I’d built between my personal life and my professional one.

Chapter 175 Author’s pov Nearly three decades had passed, but Esther Moore recognized him the second their eyes met. Zane Locke. Time had added some lines to his face and silver to his temples, but his posture was still regal, his presence unmistakable. He hadn’t lost the quiet gravity that

Chapter 174 Cecilia’s pov Sebastian stared at my face, his expression cooling slightly at my flippant response. His eyes darkened for a long moment before softening again. “If you ever change your mind,” he said gently, “make sure I’m the first to know p> I didn’t commit either way. The

Chapter 173 Cecilia’s pov “I I glanced around nervously, checking in every direction before lowering my voice to a whisper. “We’ve been reckless, Sebastian. Twice. And last nigh… the water doesn’t exactly help p> Sebastian remained silent for what felt like an eternity. I continued scanning our surroundings, terrified of

Chapter 172 Cecilia’s pov I was deep in dreamland, face buried in the pillow, trying to escape reality even in my sleep, when the doorbell shattered the morning quiet, a shrill, invasive sound. The sudden noise jolted me awake. I sat bolt upright, my heart pounding, hair looking like I’d

Chapter 171 Cecilia’s pov I swam up from the depths of sleep, consciousness returning in slow, heavy waves. My fingers were dead weights, too tired to even twitch. The ache between my legs was the first thing that registered, a deep, throbbing reminder of everything we’d done. My body felt