Chapter 7

Vespera didn't say a word.

Luke looked composed, but there was a trace of unease.

The phone kept buzzing-calls, video call requests, and then a relentless barrage of text messages, one after another. Sugar Baby was bold and unapologetic.

The tension in the room grew palpable.

"Aren't you going to answer that?" Vespera asked coolly.

Luke finally reached for the phone, turned it off without looking at the screen, and placed it back on the nightstand.

He touched her forehead. "You're still a little warm, but it's fine. Go back to sleep. I'll watch over you."

Vespera lay back down and closed her eyes. An hour later, her breathing evened, as if she had fallen

asleep.

Luke picked up the phone from the nightstand, turned it on, and stepped out onto the balcony. After reading the messages, he made a call.

"Is everything okay? Don't be afraid. I'll be right there," Luke said in a hushed tone.

Then, he returned to the room, grabbed his coat, and left.

Vespera quietly opened her eyes. She had never fallen asleep.

didn't know what she was still hoping for. A man who

4:30 am, Luke returned. Seeing Vespera still asleep, he breathed a sigh of relief. He touched her forehead and found it

got up and went to take

came out in a bathrobe and lay beside her. He wrapped an arm around her

gently moved his arm and sat up. She stared coldly at the man sleeping beside her. His face was as handsome as ever —he

bite marks on his collarbone. Her chest felt as if it had been

was tainted and filthy. At that moment, Vespera felt like smothering him with a

headed downstairs and found Vespera in an apron. She had prepared breakfast for both of them and called

over and attempted to touch her forehead. However, Vespera

apron

his empty hand and felt a bit awkward. However, he didn't

that she seemed calm

took his seat, Vespera said, "I want

asked, taking a

to quit my

she explained, "I've been working nonstop for years, and I'm tired.

to gauge the sincerity

"Are you serious?"

I'm a workaholic who doesn't know how to enjoy

working. You can stay at home, and we can take the opportunity to start

that, wouldn't you? I'd turn into a baby-making machine while you continue your nightly escapades with your sugar baby.

to Elouber. I've already made plans with Becca. It's been

the law firm? She has time to travel with you?" "She's

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