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My body tensed as Miles gripped my shoulders tightly, giving me no chance to escape.

This feeling of being controlled by someone else–it was unpleasant. I didn’t like it.

I frowned. “Miles…”

Before I could say more, he interrupted me.

“Elaine, Logan is my brother, so I can’t speak ill of him. But he’s an exception. You can’t give up your principles because of him.”

His grip was firm, and I could feel his tension. He was trembling slightly, his gaze piercing and filled with emotion. His voice carried a pleading edge.

“Elaine, finding a boyfriend isn’t a game. You need to be careful. One wrong move can ruin your life.”

Seeing how earnest he was, I felt a pang of guilt. For a moment, I considered telling him the truth–that Ashton was only a temporary boyfriend.

situation was to end any lingering hopes the Mercer family might

I know what I’m doing,”

known Ashton for a few days!”

decided to drop a bombshell. “I’ve only known him for a few days, but our

but deliberately, knowing it would sting. I regarded Miles as an older brother and didn’t want to be too harsh, but

widening in shock. His grip on my shoulders tightened, and I could feel

at me, silent, his gaze filled with disbelief,

soften the blow. “Miles, some connections are

destined.”

Though his grip on my shoulders didn’t completely loosen, it wasn’t as firm as before.

out of nowhere, his cheerful voice cutting through

you have a guest. Why not

and added, “Come to the office. I’ll have someone make a pot of good tea.”

quickly and released me. He declined politely, “No need,

turned and

sense of loss that hung in

my way back to

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