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

floor. I then marched in the direction of

yanked it open.

I snapped as soon

you have any idea what time did I sleep last

I was still drooling as I peered with tired eyes

who’s disturbing

the cutest thing ever when

me instead and laughed out loud. I

and plopped down on the bed with my face first, burying in

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ready. Everyone else

beach right now!”

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sat next to me, his hand reached

shoulders. I groaned, pushing

hand was there on my head this time,

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

right?”

over so that I could face Jake

“Five more minutes…”

get up now or I’ll carry you to the bathroom?”

and I ran as fast

slammed the door shut with a resounding bang, I could

Jake’s hearty

taking care of

and washing my face,

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see Jake lying down on the

as I opened the closet door in

of clothing to wear. Jake was the one

and they all comprise

dresses.

explore today, Celine.” he responded as he rolled to

watch me, his palm was pressed against

far away so we’re going to use my yacht.

that the

into it to determine whether or not it is a good

investment.”

course! When businessmen talk, they always

and so on and

all very

“A number of them are eager to secure a portion of it. You

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