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r so I heard. Some said she was a mistress, others claimed she was the

tepmother role, just because my father was wealthy. Growing up, many of them used tricks and

me that my father was planning

the house, I thou

claiming Rodriguez blood. I was certain it was a scam- another woman

their souls for money. They'll trade dignity for power, blood for wealth, ev

y only have just one daughter. So why are there two now?

her," I told my assis

g outside. My eyes narrowed immediately. "Stop the car," I instructed, my

to know why she was here, because I don't waste time on questions without answers. People always bend to m

Teenagers. I couldn't help but wonder who allowed kids l

counter, ordered a glass

asked how much she would pay for a night with her. For the first time in y

ie, pulled me in, her beauty undeniable but cloaked in something I cou

e to uncover a scandal, but instead, I lost control. For on

se ever could. I had been gentle before, only because I understood pain comes with a woman first time. But deep inside, I wanted to break through her fear, to see her unravel beneat

oining the company was unbearable. But the moment my assistant me

ps quiet, her presence fragile. She looked lonely, and there was fea

k on doors. They throw themselves at me-I don't make exceptions. I took out

dress clinging to her slim waist and soft curves. My chest tightened. Every movemen

oing to me. And yet, all I wanted now was simple: to m

uldn't quite catch. She looked so fragile in that moment,

ly, startled, her eyes locking with mine. As I walked closer, her fragrance

he distance, taking the last drag from my cigarette before tossing it aside. Leaning in, I let the smoke dri

gretting yo

the balustrade on either side of her

She breathed my

our breaths mixing in the cold night air. My restraint was

was her fiancé's uncle. That knowledge should have made me stop. But it didn't. I wanted her too m

enough to ignite the desire I'd been restraining. When her weak arms curled around my neck, I pulled her c

, pulling her into me. I wanted to give her a night she would never forget

I tilted my head, giving her the access . When she s

g her eyes back to mine.

is?",Because right now

djusting her nightdress, and walked toward the balustrade. I

think we s

t still. My

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ust call