Chapter 1

Bernard Laurence returned to the country, and as his secret lover, Eleanor Shultz was promptly taken to Rosewood Manor.

As per the agreement, she had to be squeaky clean without a trace of perfume or makeup before seeing him.

She followed his preferences to the letter, washing herself up, then putting on a silky nightgown and heading to the bedroom on the second floor.

The man was sitting in front of his computer dealing with work stuff when she entered. He glanced at her.

“Come here.”

His voice was cold and void of emotion, weighing on Eleanor’s heart like a heavy stone.

He was an aloof man prone to mood swings. Fearing his bad temper, Eleanor quickly walked up to him.

Before she could even get settled, Bernard pulled her into his embrace, his long fingers grabbing her chin.

Bending down, he kissed her

ed

lips hard.

Bernard was never one for chit–chat. Making love to her was his only purpose when meeting her.

He may have looked noble, but when it I came to his sexual desire, he wouldn’t let her off easy after being away on business for three months.

As she expected,

She followed the

she woke

was

of water trickling in the

tall figure reflected on the frosted

he would always leave as soon as he finished, never staying

different this time?

man to appear. After a few minutes, the sound of water ceased, and he emerged

onto his skin; tracing a path down his well–defined abs, exuding

detachment.

cold

paused, perplexed by his words.

looking at her, Bernard handed her a document. “This contract is terminated ahead

Eleanor finally realized the truth: Bernard

didn’t leave

Five

part, but because he wanted to break up.

she knew this day would come eventually. But

no reason, there was just a

looked up at Bernard as he changed into his

left, can’t you wait

three months left to live, according to the doctor. She wanted to

silent, his eyes cold and devoid of any hesitation, as if he were disposing of a worn–out

realized her prédicament in the face of his

ཅ འག གན ཚ ཡ

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