Chapter 331 Unwelcome Morning
Chapter 331 Unwelcome Morning
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“I figured you were already dressed,” Harlan said from the threshold. “Wanted to invite you downstairs for breakfast.”
“Give me a minute,” Quinn answered.
“You won’t mind an extra guest, will you?” Julius said, stepping forward.
Harlan’s expression hardened when he saw Julius in sleepwear standing behind Quinn.
Anyone could tell Julius had spent the night in that room.
Harlan lunged past Quinn and fisted Julius‘ collar. “Julius, what are you doing here?”
“Why shouldn’t I be?” Julius asked, unruffled. “The owner of this room hasn’t questioned me, so what right do you have?”
Harlan glared, wanting to wipe the smugness off that face.
If Quinn weren’t standing there, he would have thrown a punch already.
“Harlan, let go. He stayed here overnight for certain reasons.”
Only then did Harlan unclench his hand, grudgingly.
When Quinn disappeared into the bathroom to wash up, the two men left behind locked eyes like drawn blades.
“Don’t fool yourself, Julius,” Harlan said, his voice dipped in frost. “Sneaking into her room with some despicable trick won’t win you a second chance. She broke up with you. She doesn’t look back–she proved that when she walked away from Trent.”
Despicable? The word flickered across Julius‘ gaze, leaving a faint, dangerous glint.
Maybe he was despicable. He had brandished his insomnia, let her think he was unraveling, and preyed on her need to sende every debt, luring her into what he called repayment. Yet without such schemes, she would never have allowed him this close–neyer within breathing distance of her guarded heart.
Julius kegn his voice low. He said. Tim not Trent From the beginning to the bitter end. I’ve loved only
Quinn. She knows why else would she let me stay in her room tonight?”
Harlan let out a short, cold laugh I don’t know how you managed to plant yourself in her room, but nothing happened–did in Which means she isn’t interested in you at all
Julius expression soured, the insult crawling under his skin
Julius knew all too well that Quinn’s logic and self–control eclipsed that of most women he had met
In the past, his face and body had been enough to temps her, but only because she had allowed herself to be tempted.
If her heart truly shut the door, no amount of seduction no matter how artful–would move her.
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He remembered the last time: he had drained the drugged liquor himself, begged and teased before her. only to be knocked unconscious and left in a hospital bed.
Julius gaze darkened. He said. “Even if she has lost interest in me, it doesn’t mean she’s interested in you.”
Harlan’s tone landed like a vow. “Who can predict the future, Julius? This time, I won’t miss my chance with Quinn.”
The air between them thickened, choking the small room with unspoken violence.
In the club’s private room, Leander waited until his men escorted the casino executives out. Then he tugged at his tie, fatigue etched between his brows.
Serena glided closer and slipped her arms around Leander’s neck. “Did the negotiations go smoothly?” she asked, her voice a practiced purr.
Leander’s brow tightened. He said. “More or less. The contract to follow shouldn’t be a problem.”
“I knew you were impressive–that’s why I set my sights on you.” She smiled. As she studied his striking features, a pulse of desire climbed unbidden through her.
If she could truly claim this man, then the vast Fane empire might one day be hers as well.
Serena ran a fingertip along his collar. “When we get back, Uncle Everett will value you even more. Over these three years, he’s treated you like a son.”
The “Unde” she referred to was Everett Fane, the man who, on paper, had adopted Leander. Everett was the true power behind the Fane dynasty.
Leander met her gaze without flinching. He said, “And what of it?”
Serena’s voice slithered closer. “Are you really unmoved by the Fane fortune? The estate is enormous, and Unde Everest never married. He’s claimed you as his son. Charm him a little more, and the whole empire could someday br your
Leander sowered quietly, “I stay with the Fanes only to repay a debt.”
Serena let out a derive laugh. That sounds noble. Most people would lose themselves in the face of such waith; If you and I were together, even if you failed to tolerit, our child would carry Fane blood, Uncle Le migle gladly pass the estate to dial child”
Leander’s eyes flashed with gouyance He said. “Remember, I already bear the Fane mame”
Serena leaned in soul her lower tunash from his “So what? We’re not laid by bának. If I had your
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