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Chapter 5 Beneath the Surface

Word Count: 1518    |    Released on: 18/12/2024

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here. But when I suggested to Morris that I would rather have dinner in the comfort of my bedroom, his reply sho

here, you can forget about eati

the food from the quarters to your bedroom?

table. It's not a hidden thing. I'm serious, y

lled in right now to eat, we are actually going to s

your eyes. They're so huge." He nodded stil

for..." She paused to remember. When she couldn't say the exact am

worked with a boss l

t doesn't he li

th them. That's kinda his business module." Interestin

hen you're all eating and without the

exception for everyone. Really fo

ence. Morris pretended not to stare at Adelaide. Adelaide couldn't stop checking herself out in the tablespoon. I,

nally broke the silence, smiling at A

ld taste it first. You might be

ence in you." Morris said quite sweetly. If his eyes weren't glued to hers, I would have claimed his words there for me. How could she

hind his denim, smiling brightly at us. Oh, wait... He was smiling at Adelaid

g." He said, inhaling

again. What did she even mea

ouldn't look up at them. He was hurt. How could she not see? Aargh!!

g wrong,

ili

s Philips. An

hy do you

xpression? Okay, maybe I should have let Johnson have this case. He was too pa

you help us wi

ched over. "Thank You, dear Jesus, for the food You've given and the health You h

he table

I usually am back at the office, I would have moaned at the tastiness of the meal. Okay, now I knew Adelaid

king the estate

so he could finally get the chance to fire me. Nice try, Cooper. With a bright smile plastered

Philips. Yes." S

could play

far? The grounds are extensive and privat

at I enjoy the company of the birds more than the convenience of the size. I mean, it is good and all that but I just prefer the songs of the bird. And of course, the ornaments are somet

cided to cut my hair and change this girl's jeans into male rompers. I k

e said, after gulping down

a lot of

A

k again. "If I wasn't so busy with work, I'd plead with you to giv

nk I've quite reached my potential. My mother was a gu

in about it, it's obvious you won't be going an

s with her napkin. It wasn't quite necessary, Morris had alre

be doing a lot of things, you guys will not be seeing a lot of me and I wil

The others

, you may not be able to tend to the grass. Hence, I hired a new gardener. He a

one who didn't nod, and that Carson's eyes were on m

could remember after all. "You star

Morris and Mr Cooper said whatever they wanted in the privacy of his

restaurant with all that skill." I said, trying to be civil

e same thing, but for some reaso

awking at during dinner. It was quite obvious. I was

te happy with what you're

tchen and while we stacked the dishwasher, she finall

out you that might he

Help yo

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Contents

Chapter 1 Entering the Lion's Den Chapter 2 Enemies in Transit Chapter 3 Wits and Secrets Chapter 4 Dance of Secrets Chapter 5 Beneath the Surface Chapter 6 Jealousy and Heartstrings
Chapter 7 Espresso Yourself
Chapter 8 Caught in the Middle
Chapter 9 Popcorn, Pain, and Possibilities
Chapter 10 The Gathering Storm
Chapter 11 Birthday Tensions
Chapter 12 Between Kindness and Anger
Chapter 13 Finding Common Ground
Chapter 14 A Dance of Uncertainty
Chapter 15 Against the Current
Chapter 16 Caught in the Act
Chapter 17 Romantic Dilemmas
Chapter 18 The Sister's Arrival
Chapter 19 Crossing the Line
Chapter 20 Unmasking Intentions
Chapter 21 Coffee, Crushes, and Confrontations
Chapter 22 The Dinner Table Tension
Chapter 23 When Shots Ring Out
Chapter 24 Frozen Fears
Chapter 25 A Moment of Faith
Chapter 26 Moments of Vulnerability
Chapter 27 When Breakfast Turns to Chaos
Chapter 28 Clearing the Air
Chapter 29 Caught in Between
Chapter 30 Pizza and Plans
Chapter 31 Engagement Under Pressure
Chapter 32 In the Line of Fire
Chapter 33 Adelaide's Secret
Chapter 34 Seconds to Live
Chapter 35 Fleeing Shadows
Chapter 36 Gone Without a Trace
Chapter 37 Shadows in the Open
Chapter 38 The Unraveling Truth
Chapter 39 Unmasking the Truth
Chapter 40 Unspoken Truths
Chapter 41 Broken Truths
Chapter 42 Cracks Beneath the Surface
Chapter 43 Revelations and Regrets
Chapter 44 Love in the Shadows
Chapter 45 Whispers Under
Chapter 46 Deal of the Century
Chapter 47 A Taste of Apology
Chapter 48 Thin Line Between Secrets and Lies
Chapter 49 Confessions, Choices, and Crossroads
Chapter 50 A Chance at Redemption
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