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Chapter 41
"Love is something that ferments in an unexpected moment. Before you even realize it, it will have grown beyond control. Bro, that's why I never dabble in it. It's just too emotionally exhausting," Sean said, taking a satisfied sip of his drink.He pondered the simplicity of relationships when reduced to mere transactions. Why bother with the complexities of emotions?"Cut the nonsense!" Cedric slammed his glass down, irritated. The idea of love between him and Sophie was absurd."Really? Nonsense?" Sean challenged, "Weren't you seething with jealousy seeing her with Austin?""That's because she was about to cheat on me!" Cedric's face flushed with anger at the mention of Austin.Sean teased him, "Now that's not fair. Haven't you strayed from Sophie more times than you can count? And let's not forget, you and Vivienne even have a son old enough to stir the pot."Cedric's lips twitched, but finding no retort, he just drank in silence. Two bottles of wine were quickly emptied, with
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Jeanna's eyes formed a seductive curve, her gaze akin to a siren's, captivating the three men. They believed they had an easy target, but her mocking, alluring lips soon parted with a tease. "Guys, your pick-up lines are so outdated. Got anything fresh? I prefer men with a creative spark!"Her once-alluring face turned icy in an instant. The men exchanged knowing glances and departed with meaningful strides.Dismissing them with contempt, Jeanna seized her freshly served orange juice and took two big sips, oblivious to the small pill dropped into it during her dramatic change of expression.Sean observed the scene with amusement and thought, 'As the saying goes, beauty without brains.'Indeed, she did not realize she had been drugged.Soon, Jeanna's head spun, a strange warmth spreading through her. Instinctively, she suspected the orange juice and cursed under her breath, "Damn it, resorting to such lowly tactics!"Abruptly, she placed a bill on the bar and unsteadily rose from
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Chapter 43
The grandiose suite was bathed in warm sunlight streaming through the curtains the following morning. The silk duvet lay half-slipped onto the carpet, glowing in the soft light.Loud knocks at the door abruptly shattered the tranquility. Jeanna, blissfully asleep until now, stirred restlessly, her long legs entangled with the muscular figure beside her.The relentless pounding intensified as if someone was on the verge of breaking down the door."What's with this hotel? Can't one recover from jet lag in peace?" Jeanna mumbled, her eyes still closed.Guided by the noise, she shuffled toward the door, half-opening her eyelids and fumbling for her clothes. Annoyed, she yanked the door open. "Have you no manners? It's barely morning! Do you know how tired I was last night? Keep it up, and the police will hear about this!"With that, she slammed the door, intent on returning to her beauty sleep.But before she could retreat, the knocking resumed, more insistent than before. Seething,
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"Someone reported illicit sexual activities occurring here.""Hey, you there. Let them know it was me who bought your services last night!" Jeanna declared, her face reddening with determination.In modern times, being seen as the buyer rather than the seller was far preferable."You hiring me? Ha! Officers, I'm the owner of this club and the rightful second heir of the Cheshire family. Do you really think a woman could hire me?"The officers exchanged puzzled looks, realizing they were confronting Sean, the infamous second Cheshire heir."So, obviously, I was the one who hired her.""Absolutely not! It was me who paid you!"Jeanna's anger boiled over, her words laced with fury, but she was cut short by a police officer's command, "Take them both away!"In the eyes of the law, the distinction between buyer and seller was irrelevant, as the consequences remained the same.Pushed into the police car, Sean glanced at his robe-clad self, and his expression turned grim. Being led a
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Cedric was about to head out when the melodious ringtone of his phone interrupted him. Recognizing the caller ID, he felt a slight ease in his irritation as he answered."Bro..." Sean's pitiful voice echoed.Massaging his temple, still throbbing from last night's drinks, Cedric said curtly, "Get to the point.""Could you come and bail me out of the police station?""I'm not your guardian." Cedric smirked as he continued. "Or maybe I should call your father to pick you up?""Please, bro, don't do that. It'd be like sending me to my death. Please come and get me. I promise I'll take care of yesterday's tab, and I won't trick you again. Anything you say, dear Cedric.""Stop being disgusting. I'll be there soon." Unable to stand Sean's overly nauseating tone, Cedric hung up and addressed the awaiting waiter, "The car keys, please."-Meanwhile, Sophie sluggishly awoke to the persistent ringing of her phone at the Bohemian Apartment. Feeling sticky and sore, she groped for the devic
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The police officer courteously accepted the signed release form, smiling as he bid farewell to the two men they could not afford to offend. They would not have gone through such extensive procedures if it were not for the recent mandate to crack down on illegal activities."Hmm." Cedric raised an eyebrow at Sean, who seemed reluctant to leave after being locked up for a day. His lips curled playfully. "If you're itching to go back in, I can arrange that for you right now.""Actually, I was thinking, maybe that woman should stay locked up a bit longer, say, half a year?""Sure, let her stay, and you can join her in the adjacent cell."Dismissing the conversation, Cedric headed for his parked Rolls-Royce.Sean, still brooding, hurried after him."She sure got off easy. Hey, bro, slow down. Wait for me." Sean nudged Cedric as they approached the car. "Look, isn't that Ms. Luxford from last night?"Cedric glanced up, spotting Sophie hastily exiting her car to enter the police statio
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Recalling the turmoil of the previous night, Sophie felt an awkward tension rise. When Austin uttered those words, she was torn apart piece by piece and couldn't think of anything else.But now, with him standing right in front of her, she couldn't simply act as if last night's events had vanished into thin air.Jeanna nudged Sophie playfully and interrupted her inner conflict, eyeing Austin with a mischievous grin. "Babe, aren't you going to introduce me to this charming gentleman?"Collecting herself, Sophie turned to Austin. "Sorry, where are my manners? This is Jeanna, my best friend who's just back from studying abroad. And Austin, this is my... friend."Austin managed a polite smile, but Sophie caught a brief shadow of disappointment in his eyes. In her heart, he was just a friend."Since we're all friends here, how about grabbing some food? I'm famished after the jail cuisine." Without inquiring further, Jeanna wrapped her arm around Sophie's, leaving her no choice but to l
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The restaurant buzzed with the lunchtime crowd, yet thanks to Austin's connection with the owner, they were swiftly ushered into a tranquil private room."Looks like Mr. Carlson really wields some influence," Jeanna teased, watching Austin's interaction with the owner.Austin chuckled. "Don't tease me. He just knew Sophie was the host today and wanted to give us the VIP treatment."Sophie was slightly surprised by Austin's gesture. She warmly smiled and began perusing the menu. "Well, then, let's try some of the restaurant’s specialties."The dishes arrived promptly, a parade of culinary delights. As Sophie reached for a spicy fish dish, Austin gently intervened, "Remember, your throat was sore. Better to avoid spicy food. How about pasta with collard walnut pesto instead?"Sophie hesitated but switched to a milder dish, her mind drifting to the challenging episode with Cedric the night before. The bitter memories resonated with the taste of the collard walnut pesto.The meal pro
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After leaving the restaurant, Sophie excused herself to retrieve her car parked near the police station, bidding Austin a quick goodbye.Sitting in the passenger seat, Jeanna patted her full stomach. "Can you drop me off at a hotel nearby? Oh no! Where's my luggage?"Damn! It must be back at that scumbag's bar. What do I do? My passport and ID are in there.""Why not stay at my place for now?" Sophie focused on driving, planning to retrieve Jeanna's luggage later without crossing paths with Sean."Stay with you? Wouldn't Cedric go crazy?" Jeanna asked with a playful raise of her eyebrows, oblivious to the real situation.Sophie chose not to elaborate and drove into the Bohemian Apartment complex.Arriving at the apartment, Jeanna looked around with a hint of surprise on her face. "You and Cedric live here? I was expecting a luxurious villa. Who would have thought that Cedric prefers simplicity."Sophie, not wanting to be misunderstood but reluctant to explain, handed her comfort
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Jeff seethed with anger, the intensity of his emotions threatening to shatter the very floor beneath him. He had humbled himself for a month, pleading with Sophie in the hope that Cedric would seize the opportunity to win her back.However, Cedric's reckless involvement with Vivienne and her child felt like a deliberate affront to Jeff's wishes."Dad, remember that child is your great-grandson. You've longed for Cedric to have a child to cheer you up, and now that he's here, you should be happy," Melissa interjected, attempting to protect her son and acknowledge the child, further fueling Jeff's fury."My great-grandson can only come from Soph!" Jeff declared fiercely. "Cedric, sever ties with that woman now. I'll pay whatever it takes!"For once, Jeff was willing to use his wealth to erase the problem."I can't agree to that, Grandfather," Cedric retorted, his expression cold. He briefly glanced at Sophie, who had silently entered the room. "I'm not paying them to leave."Sophie
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