Chapter 7

“Where are you? I have been waiting in your office for almost an hour now!” a sharp voice of a woman blared against her ears, jolting her awake. She snapped to her senses, her gaze turning alert.

“I-” Sofia grimaced, her hand slowly massaging her temple. “Sorry, I overslept.”

“Are you alright?” the voice on the other line softened. “Do you need me to go to your flat? Coffee?” concern laced the woman’s voice. This woman was попе

other than Sofia’s sister, Charlotte. Sofia immediately tried to recall if she had an appointment with her sister that day but could not recall anything.

“Is there anything that you need?” Sofia asked, unable to hide the irritation in her voice.

“Are you sick? You sound sick. Do you want me to come get you?” Charlotte asked.

“No, I’m fine. I just needed to finish something last night.”

“Was Father trying to overwork you again?”

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“No…” Sofia shook her head. “Look, I’ll be there soon.” She ended the call without waiting for the woman on the other line to answer her. She did not bother checking the messages on her phone as she glanced around the room; the details of the room began to remind her of what happened last night.

Sofia’s eyes darted nervously around the room. If she was right, this is Alexander’s room. Last night, in a haze of alcohol–induced confusion, she had ended up here, in his large King–size bed.

Just the reminder of what she did made her want to explode from embarrassment. What the hell happened to her?

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The subdued elegance of black and white, the lingering scent of his cologne, and the neatly arranged decor immediately brought back the memories of the previous night. She cringed.

Quickly, she got out of bed and was thankful that she was still fully clothed.

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Alexander was leaning. He sported gray sweatpants, and his damp hair hinted at a recent

natural for her to stare after all; she was

should be the same size too,” he

paper bags

about last night,” Sofia

a subtle hint of a smirk playing on

his arms, Sofia let out a sigh of relief.

products, so I asked

so considerate? She looked at him, her gaze full of suspicion. Did

she shifted her attention to the bed, intending to straighten. it. However, she inexplicably

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her mind.

said, “I slept

what I- I mean- I meant it’s alright,” she stuttered. “I mean…

would have preferred it if I slept next

her gaze snapped

“I’ll keep

nothing wrong with

a list. of the things that

the same roof soon. There is nothing wrong with buying some toiletries for each other. She immediately made a

bathroom, Sofia let out another sigh of relief. She looked at her reflection in the mirror and was greeted by a green–eyed monster with large panda eyes. Obviously,

How embarrassing!

alcohol tolerance, but last night, she was not able to control herself. All

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she immediately took a quick bath and applied some makeup

the room and descended into a sleek staircase that seamlessly connected to the living. room and dining area. Almost immediately, her gaze landed on the panoramic view that the large wall–to–ceiling glass windows offered. It was the view of the

room which boasted plush furnishings and muted tones. The space was clean and minimalist, the perfect place for a bachelor. She immediately thought about the news

voice, her green

you acting like a thief?” he

gaze landed on the freshly cooked

“Sandwiches and milk…”

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