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

yanked it open.

for a minute?” I snapped as soon as I

what time did I sleep

mess, and I was still

disturbing

just the cutest thing ever when you wake up like this…”

instead and laughed out loud. I rolled my

and plopped down on the bed with my face

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prepare yourself ready. Everyone

beach right now!”

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sat next to me, his hand reached out to slightly

groaned, pushing his hand

there on my head this time, ruffling

hair. “I’ve prepared a yellow swimsuit for

right?”

so that I could face Jake but my

“Five more minutes…”

or I’ll carry you to the bathroom?” I jumped

as I heard the threat, and

I slammed the door shut with a resounding bang, I

out Jake’s hearty

finished taking care of my business in the bathroom,

teeth and washing my face,

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surprised to see Jake lying down on

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

to wear. Jake was the one

apparel, and they all comprise of seductive ensembles

dresses.

today, Celine.” he responded as he rolled

pressed against his ear. “There’s

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

other businessmen that the island was very ecological. We

into it to determine whether or

investment.”

talk, they always

and so on and so

with us are all very interested in that island.”

further. “A number of them are eager to

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