Chapter 0026
The truth was, deep down, Suzy felt a bit guilty
For the past three years, she had indeed acted like a coward, barely daring to breathe in his presence, completely losing herself.
But tonight, she was determined to reclaim the dignity that was rightfully hers.
The next morning.
Before Suzy even opened her eyes, she felt like she’d been hit by a truck. Her whole body ached, especially her back, which felt like it might break in half.
Her throat was so dr
it was as if it was caught on fire.
Without thinking, she called out, “Allen…”
- Allen?”
The deep male voice beside her startled Suzy, and her eyes flew open.
She turned toward the sound and froze at the sight of Dylan, shirtless, lying next to her.
This had to be a dream, right?
Yes, definitely a dream.
There was no way the two of them could have ended up in the same bed.
But if it was a dream, why did her body ache so badly?
“Are you done staring?”
Shit! It wasn’t a dream!
She quickly glanced around.
This was Dylan’s room!
How did she end up here?
As she struggled to recall, the memories flooded back–she had come here drunk.
Suzy’s heart sank further.
She had spent all that time avolding him, only to deliver herself straight into his hands.
Taking a deep breath, Suzy tried to calm her emotions.
Ignoring Dylan completely, she got up, dressed quickly, and pulled a wad of cash from her
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bag, placing it on the nightstand before turning to leave.
Her movements were smooth, practiced–like she had done this plenty of times before. As Suzy replayed the events of the night before in her mind, she realized something: she hadn’t called Dylan by his name once–not during the night, not when she woke up just
now.
She’d called someone else….
Dylan’s eyes darkened instantly, his voice cold as he called out, “What do you think you’re doing?”
Suzy glanced back at him. “What? Is it too little?
Pressing her lips fogether, she pulled out a few more bills and tossed them onto the bed. ” Is that enough?
Suzy, do you even know what you’re doing?”
A small laugh escaped her. “Mr. Wright, while your status may be impressive, I have to be honest–your skills…
“Let’s just say this much is generous, considering we were married. It’s far above market
rate.”
In truth, she had no idea if anything had really happened between them last night.
But based on the soreness in her body
Suzy was puzzled.
it seemed highly likely…
He’d always been too proud to touch her before, so why now?
“Market rate?” Dylan sat up, lighting a cigarette, the smoke curling around his sharp features. “You seem to know a lot about this market.”
“Afraid I’m cheating you?” Suzy smiled faintly. “With skills like yours, you’d be lucky to get fifty dollars a night.”
”
It was the first time he’d seen her throw insults so smoothly, without a single curse word.
“So, by your logic, I owe you a few more nights for what you’ve paid me?”
Snuffing out his cigarette, Dylan threw back the covers and got out of bed.
Thinking he was undressed, Suzy didn’t turn away, but the heat rising to her ears betrayed. her embarrassment.
It turned out he was only shirtless, already wearing pants.
As he walked toward her, Suzy kept her expression neutral. “No need. Consider the extra a
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tip for your services.”
Suzy turned and reached for the door, but just as her fingers brushed the doorknob, Dylan caught her arm and, in one smooth motion, pinned her against the door. “I’m not the kind of man who lets people take advantage of me.”
A faint smile tugged at Suzy’s lips. “I’m the one who got taken advantage of. After all, I ended up in the wrong place last night.”
“The wrong place?”
Ignoring the icy glint in his eyes, Suzy nodded. “I had too much to drink. Maybe because I lived here for three years, I came out of habit. But don’t worry, Mr, Wright, this was the first time, and it’ll be the last.”
“The first and the last?” His gaze darkened further. “So last night, you were actually looking for that Allen?”
“This doesn’t seem to concern you, Mr. Wright,” Suzy said with a smile. “After all, already divorced. Speaking of which, I’ll need a copy of the divorce certificate–makes it easier for me when I remarry.”
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