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On the other side of the line, Liam glanced at the woman on the bed. After a heavy silence, he finally relented.

Shortly after he stepped out, the woman on the bed opened her eyes, her gaze sharp and cold.

Across the lawn, Chloe saw Liam’s silhouette emerge from the villa. She pushed open the car door and stepped out, the cool night air catching her lavender silk. They stood several yards apart