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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.

The whole purpose of bringing Ashton into this situation was to end any lingering hopes the Mercer family might

I’m not a child. I know what

for a few days!” His voice rose, frustration spilling over.

“I’ve only known 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 to be too harsh, but I also

His grip on my shoulders tightened, and I could

filled

some connections are just meant to be. Maybe Ashton and I

destined.”

my words, I felt Miles’s body waver slightly. Though his grip on my shoulders didn’t completely

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

guest. Why not go to your office?”

and added, “Come to the office. I’ll have

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

and walked away,

loss that hung in the air was

took me a while to collect myself and make my way back to my office. On the way, I decided to ask

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