t of Emily. She quickly scanned

: Emily C

nto the white paper, like an indelible

al relationship with Alexande

e had now stepped onto a

at an ancient and e

ightforward, divided

Emily at any time, but E

ilable at all times and must come immediately when summ

were to act as strangers in publi

d only end when Alexand

0 into Emily's account every mont

ended, Emily was not to

must obey Alexander completely. Any d

etion, emphasizing Emily's subservience and the absolute

lowest amount he had ever paid to any woman he had been w

a substantial amount-one t

bottom right corner of the A4 paper. **Emi

such a tainted woman, h

xecutioner allowing a prisoner to speak their

d to our cooperation, Mr. Remingto

r hand. Instead, he looke

ver since you schemed against me

life, always surrounded by admirers. Many women wanted to be wi

ew her hand. "It's almost dawn. Have a good rest, Mr.

ilently behind Alexander, handed Emily a

histled-Dior's latest collection dress.

rker had prepared. Although her body still ached, it was much be

er frequently in the future, and such encounters

cate, alluring skin, making her complexion look like snow. However, the scars o

as a willow in early spring. As she walked, her

he slender willows of early spring, turn

wondering why Secretary Parker had chos

exander with a smile. "

alled out, stopping

ng a beautiful arc. "Is there

u are not to have any relationships with other men. If I find out otherwise, this c

k. "Rest assured, Mr. Remington.

ou prove to be

rantee you'll get y

face instantly turned cold.

hat woman and have her monit

lessly. "Yes, sir. I'll have the i

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cuments detailing Emily's entire life, from her childhood to the

r read, the deepe

ne, attempting to sell her to a businessman named

going to be sold anyway, she might as w

tory would evoke pity in anyo

full of people more pitiful than Emily, and

act that he hadn't retaliated was alre

e surveillance,"

ghtly. They had barely begun the 24/7 surveillance, and now A

dded calmly.

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trength had been drained. She hailed a taxi a

he last of her energy ebb away. Sh

her throat, its bitterness making her want to vomit. But in the darkness, Emily smiled. Feeling pain, tasting bitterness-it meant sh

dress, collapsing onto the bed

he bedsheets tightly, beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. Her

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Her body ached all over, a reminder of the previous night's events. She sat u

t the cost was higher than she had anticipated. The physical pai

ed, and she had to navigate this new reality with caution and determin

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d out before him. He couldn't shake the unease that had settled in his chest. Despite his initial

ly Collins was a mystery, one he intended to unravel. But for now, he had to m

derestimated Emily. She was more resilient than he had expected, and t

ck down from a challenge. He would see this

epended on her ability to navigate the treacherous waters she had willingly entere