The door slammed shut.
Alone again, Andrew collapsed onto the bed, drowning in regret.
“…Lena…”
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Chopard Estate.
Vernon’s lips curled into a slow smile as soon as he got word that the recorder had been delivered.
There was something effortless about his expression–warm, easy. And just like that, Lena, coming down the stairs, found herself smiling too.
“What’s got you in such a good mood?”
He rose immediately, reaching for her hand to guide her down the last step.
“Just something amusing.”
She didn’t push for details, letting him lead her to the couch.
Vernon pulled her close, wrapping a strong arm around her. His face brushed against hers, his breath warm against her ear.
It tickled. She squirmed, instinctively trying to move away.
But Vernon, clearly entertained, chased after her, his breath teasing against her ear.
She shrank back, but there was nowhere left to run.
In a swift motion, he had her pinned against the couch, his lips crashing into hers. The kiss was slow at first–taunting–before deepening, stealing her breath as their tongues tangled.
Lena’s resistance faded, her body melting into his touch. Thinking became impossible. She didn’t want to think.
All she wanted was him.
When the kiss finally broke, Vernon didn’t hesitate. He scooped her up, carrying her effortlessly toward the stairs.
Moments later, soft gasps and muffled moans seeped through the thick bedroom doors.
The servants outside kept their heads down, retreating without a word.
Even the moon, as if knowing better, slipped behind the clouds.
At dawn, Vernon shifted in bed, pulling Lena into his arms.
His lips trailed along her shoulder–marked with countless love bites–up to her lips.
She let out a sleepy, irritated whimper, making him chuckle. He ran a soothing hand down her back, and just like that, she drifted off again.
Downstairs, a servant hesitated near the entrance.
“Sir, a large number of gifts were delivered outside. They’re addressed to Mrs. Chopard. What should we do?”
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Technically, they were only engaged, but from the moment Lena moved in, Vernon had made one thing clear–she was Mrs.
Chopard.
And he already knew who sent them.
His expression didn’t waver, his voice calm.
“Send them back. Don’t let Lena know.”
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