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

carpeted floor. I then marched

yanked it open.

shut up for a minute?” I snapped as

do you have any idea what time did I sleep last

I was still drooling

who’s disturbing

cutest thing ever when

loud. I rolled my eyes

bed with my face

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yourself ready. Everyone else is gathered in

beach right now!”

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he sat next to me,

I groaned, pushing his hand

his hand was there on my head this

prepared a yellow swimsuit for

right?”

over so that I could face Jake

“Five more minutes…”

get up now or I’ll carry you to the

and I ran as fast as I could

slammed the door shut with a

out Jake’s

had just finished taking care of my business

teeth and washing my face, and when I emerged,

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surprised to see Jake

I inquired as I opened the closet door in search

clothing to wear. Jake was the

apparel, and they all comprise of

dresses.

today, Celine.” he

palm was pressed against his

It’s a little far away

the

whether

investment.”

course! When businessmen talk, they always think

so on

travelling with us are all very interested in that island.”

them are eager

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