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

on the carpeted floor. I then marched in the direction

yanked it open.

for a minute?” I snapped as soon as I opened the door.

do you have any idea what time did

and I was still drooling as I peered with tired eyes

disturbing

you are just the cutest thing ever when you wake up

loud. I rolled my eyes as

with my face first, burying in

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yourself ready. Everyone

beach right now!”

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to

I groaned, pushing his hand

his hand was there on my head this time,

yellow swimsuit for

right?”

over so that I could face Jake but my eyes were

“Five more minutes…”

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

threat, and I ran as fast

the door shut with a resounding bang, I

out Jake’s

just finished taking care of my business in the

my face, and when I emerged,

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surprised to see Jake lying down on the

I opened

wear. Jake was the one

and they all comprise of seductive ensembles and

dresses.

today, Celine.” he responded as

his palm was pressed against his

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

other businessmen that the

to look into it to determine whether or

investment.”

talk,

and so on and so

travelling with us are all very interested

of them are eager to

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