Chapter 40. A Unexpected Deal

Alice's POV

As I enter my room after our sexual encounter on the staircase, I unleash my frustration, berating myself. "What is happening to me? When did I become so consumed with desire? Why did I lose control after seeing him? This shouldn't have happened."

I sit on the edges of my bed and pull my hair in frustration.

It's done now, but I won't let myself lose control like that again.

I go to the bathroom to take a quick shower to refresh my mind.

While showering, images of our wild encounter on the staircase flash through my mind, and I become wet for him again.

Damn! Why am I so physically attracted to this rude billionaire?

In the past, it was his love only I yearned for, but now I crave both his love and the fulfilment of my physical desires from him.

I don't want to form an emotional attachment with him, despite wanting his love, because I can't allow him to break my already shattered heart once more.

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