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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 have about my future with Logan. If I told Miles the truth, it would defeat the point

I know what I’m doing,” I said firmly.

a few days!” His voice rose, frustration

him for a few days, but our relationship began when I was in

would sting. I regarded Miles as an older brother and didn’t want

eyes widening in shock. His grip on my shoulders

gaze filled with disbelief, disappointment, and

blow. “Miles, some connections are just meant to be. Maybe Ashton and I

destined.”

waver slightly. Though his grip on my shoulders didn’t completely loosen, it

in tense silence until Alex appeared out of nowhere, his cheerful voice cutting through

Why not

added, “Come to the office.

He declined politely, “No need,

word, he turned and

hung in the air was

my way back to my office. On the way,

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