Chapter 39 Needing Comfort

Under her hazy gaze, Charlotte looked at his cold, stern face. His eyes, darkened with desire, held no warmth as they

locked onto hers. His words felt like a

sharp blade, stabbing mercilessly into her heart.

She had once adored his eyes.

Every time he looked at her, she believed he loved her deeply. But now, all of that seemed like a cruel joke.

Without thinking, she raised her hand to slap him across the face.

Arthur, however, easily caught her wrist. He pushed her aside with a swift motion,

making her body shudder, her full chest following suit.

The desire in Arthur’s eyes only deepened as he leaned in to kiss her.

Charlotte’s gaze grew distant as she stared at the familiar ceiling above. This was their master bedroom, the place where they had shared countless passionate nights. But now, all she wanted was to

escape.

“No… I don’t want this…” Her voice cracked, rough and soft, her body tensing, despite her physical response. Even though her body betrayed her, her heart was full of resistance.

presence darkened, as if he were

then, the shrill ring of a phone

was a call from

froze. He glanced at her body, marked by their shared intimacy, his desire

away and answered

once cold and harsh, now

blanket around herself

calmly. He straightened his clothes, briefly glancing at the figure

“When I get back, I expect to see Julius

were sharp, and the underlying threat

didn’t dare

turned and left in a hurry, his footsteps echoing down the

from the blanket. She

the lights flickered

empty because she had gotten

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it, leaving nothing for

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and paired it with a

the dining room, Julius sat at the table, eating slowly, even though it was just a simple

saw her come down, his eyes reddened, but he

stiff profile betrayed his feelings. He

comfort.

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