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Meanwhile, Ethan arrived at my empty room, his hand pausing on the doorknob. Finding it unlocked, he pushed the door open, his amber eyes scanning the darkness.

The bed was untouched, the room empty of my scent. His expression darkened as realization dawned - I was deliberately avoiding him.

His jaw clenched as he closed the door quietly. This game of cat and mouse was far from over.

The next morning, I accompanied Matriarch Evelyn to the kitchen for breakfast. Bernard Sheppard had

prepared a spread of fresh venison sausages, eggs, and warm bread.

To my dismay, Ethan was already seated at the table, a cup of coffee in hand. His eyes tracked my movement as I helped Matriarch Evelyn to her seat.

"Good morning, Grandmother," he greeted, his voice warm with affection. When his gaze shifted to me, that warmth vanished. "Olivia."

I nodded stiffly in acknowledgment, taking the seat furthest from him. Bernard placed a cup of moonlight herb tea before me, and I thanked him with a genuine smile.

The television mounted on the kitchen wall was tuned to the morning news. I was about to ask Bernard to turn it off when a familiar face appeared on the screen.

"Breaking news this morning," the reporter announced. "Miles Blackwood, son of prominent businessman Harold Blackwood, has been arrested on multiple charges of assault."

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My teacup froze halfway to my

lips as I stared at the screen. It was indeed the same man who had attacked me at the restaurant.

"Several women have come forward with allegations against Mr. Blackwood," the reporter continued. "Police

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say they found substantial evidence in his possession linking him to the crimes."

Relief washed through me. Whatever had happened after Lucas rescued me, Miles Blackwood would no

longer be a threat..

I felt Ethan's intense gaze on me as I watched the news. His eyes missed nothing

of my shoulders, nor the small sigh

escaped my lips.

seem pleased," he observed, his voice deceptively

down my teacup carefully, "Justice

eyes narrowed slightly.

escape Ethan's scrutiny.

drive you," Ethan offered

firmly. "That won't

Evelyn, sensing my reluctance, intervened smoothly. "Bernard, please

the opportunity, "Luke is coming to

at my use of the

unable to resist the small act of defiance. "He offered

beamed with approval. "How thoughtful of him! You must invite

Wanwan."

avoiding Ethan's thunderous expression. "I'll ask him.” Bernard appeared at the doorway. "Miss Winters, Mr. Blackwood has arrived." "Thank you, Bernard," I said, relief evident in my voice. I bent to kiss Matriarch

soon, Grandmother."

affectionately. "See that

a backward glance, though I could feel Ethan's eyes burning into

He opened the passenger door

his voice carrying

observers.

Blackwood," I replied, sliding into

necessary."

my door and walked around to the

maintain this pretense," he said, starting the engine, "we need

Especially

the term. "Ex-mate,"

away from the villa. "Where

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Moonstone Dining Hall, please,” I said, "I

smile played at the corner of his mouth. "No need." He reached into the back seat and retrieved my handbag. "I took the liberty of collecting

gratefully. "Thank you.

phone battery was dead," he added,

"I

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