Chapter 38

CELINE’S POV

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I awoke the following morning to the sound of a loud knock on the door, and I

was still feeling tired at the time…. so, I grumbled in response. I checked the

time on my phone, with my eyes only half–opened, it said was already eight

o’clock in the morning. I let out another groan as I laid down my phone and

pulled the sheets over my head to shield my face from the sunlight.

The night before, when I knew that remaining in the room would just hasten

my plunge into hell… I spent more than two hours with Jake in the restaurant,

just eating, laughing, and getting to know each other better.

When I finally made it back to the room, it was already three in the morning…

and Sebastian had, of course, already left. Jake continued to wake me up

with his loud knocks despite the fact that I had only gotten a few hours of

fitful sleep.

“Celine, wake up!” I heard him say, followed by a resounding pounding at my

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door.

“Ugh!” I muttered as I yanked the quilt off of my face, my limbs thrashing in

protest, and I was beyond fatigued to find the words to describe how I felt.

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The persistent pounding of his heavy blows was more than sufficient to

render my head numb in response to the pressure they applied. I was furious

as I yanked the blanket away from my body, stood up, and set my bare feet

I then marched in the direction of

yanked it open.

a minute?” I snapped as

do you have any idea what time did I

a mess, and I was still drooling as

disturbing

ever

I rolled my eyes as I spun on

the bed with my face first, burying

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prepare yourself ready. Everyone else is gathered

beach right now!”

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bed sagged as he sat next to me, his hand reached out to

groaned, pushing

was there on my head this time,

hair. “I’ve prepared a yellow swimsuit for you. It’s your

right?”

sighed as I rolled over so that I could face Jake but my eyes were

“Five more minutes…”

or I’ll carry you to

heard the threat, and I ran as fast

slammed the door shut with a resounding bang, I

Jake’s

had just finished taking care of my business

my teeth and washing my face, and when I emerged,

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Jake

we going?” I inquired as I opened the closet door in

clothing to wear. Jake was the one who purchased

apparel, and they all comprise of seductive ensembles

dresses.

going to explore today, Celine.” he responded

his palm was pressed

a little far away so

businessmen that the island

it to determine whether or not it is a good

investment.”

talk, they always

so on and so

all very interested in that

further. “A number of them are eager to secure

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