Chapter 282 Chapter 284 High Fever Chapter 284 High Fever That night, the breeze grew cooler. I pulled my long–sleeved shirt tighter around me and leaned towards the shelter of the hut. I didn’t dare move too much, though, because Ashton was lying just behind me, asleep. We were taking
Chapter 281 Chapter 283 Signal +15 BONUS The signal needed bright colour, so Ashton told me to coat the exposed sides of the stones in red. Make–up was useless on the island, so I wasn’t upset by the request. In fact, I was almost excited, glad to be useful again.
Chapter 280 Chapter 282 Survival +15 BONUS Thad zero experience in survival. Sitting on my suitcase, I felt lost looked over at Ashton, who was still sorting through his own small case. ‘What do we do first p> ‘We get out of this forest p> The suitcase wheels had long
Chapter 279 Chapter 281 Wreckage Chapter 281 Wreckage The sharp tone made me freeze. ‘Hold onto my neck. Unless you want to fall p> I hesitated, then frowned up at him. ‘Do you think I can’t cross on my own p> But Ashton only shook his head and looked straight
Chapter 278 hapter 280 Chapter 280 Going into the Forest We trekked a good distance without finding anything else from the yacht. My legs began to ache, and I rubbed them absently. Ahead stretched only more endless beach. Frustration rose inside me. This island was far too big for just
Chapter 277 278 Night on the Island My palms dampened with sweat, though my body had been chilled moments before. Irritation welled up, wave after wave. He was silent, but his mind was clearly turning. Was he thinking the same thing? That he was stranded here because of me? Was
Chapter 276 Chapter 277 Stranded at Sea +15 BONUS Chapter 277 Stranded at Sea I froze. A second later, the meaning of his words hit me. Panic surged as I spun my head from side to side, scanning the endless sea. Nothing to the left. Nor to the right. Ahead,
Chapter 275 Chapter 276 MILOT Tenni Chapter 276 Mira: Tsunami The sudden pull threw the off balance. My body tipped sideways and began to sink. But instead of plunging endlessly, I landed against a broad chest. I blinked, disoriented, and looked up at the man holding me. His face was
Chapter 274 Chapter 275 Mira: Scuba Diving Mira p> ‘Damn it,‘ I muttered under my breath, then got up to leave. ‘Stay.‘ Ashton blocked my way. I glanced around, searching for an escape route. +15 BONUS The restaurant was one of three on board, and this wasn’t even lunchtime. I
Chapter 273 Chapter 274 Ashton: Betrayal ‘You’ve really changed,‘ Lea said, turning to look at me. ‘When you said you wanted to go on a cruise, I thought you were joking p> ‘Yet here we are.‘ I stood at the railing, gazing out at the Mediterranean. September dusk had painted
Chapter 272 Chapter 273 Mira: A Couple at a Singles‘ Event ‘You’re a liar,‘ I said the moment she picked up the phone. ‘What did I do?‘ Yvaine yawned. ‘You told me this was a singles‘ cruise p> ‘Yeah p> ‘It’s not p> ‘Why not p> ‘I saw Ashton.‘ I
Chapter 271 Chapter 272 Mira: Cruise ‘See you.‘ I stood at the door, waving as Étienne climbed into the car with the rest of his delegation, my smile fixed in place. The moment the cars disappeared down the drive, my team erupted into cheers. Peter Carl crushed me in a
Chapter 270 hapter 271 Mira Breaking Point +15 BONUS Chapter 271 Mira: Breaking Point ‘Bullshit.‘ Ashton’s fingers dug into my shoulders. “That’s a bullshit excuse p> ‘I’m signing the papers tomorrow,‘ I said. I didn’t know what hurt more–his grip, sharp enough to bruise, or the look on his face.
Chapter 269 Chapter 270 Ashton: The Breaking Point I’m sorry.‘ Lea handed me a tissue. ‘Here. For the… lipstick p> I took it and wiped my lips hard. ‘What the hell was that‘ +25 BONUS ‘I’m sorry,‘ she said again, head down. ‘I don’t know what I was thinking. He
Chapter 268 Chapter 269 Mira: Paris, Career, or Him? ‘Where’s your boyfriend?‘ I asked. ‘Out shopping. He’s heard of the famous Passage du Désir and is dying to check out their merchandise.‘ Yvaine slid into her seat and took in the restaurant with a slow glance. ‘Nice place you’ve picked.
Chapter 267 Chapter 268 Ashton: Dinner with the Enemy ‘Hey, you, stop p> I turned and saw Antoine Marchand charging down the court steps, his face tight with anger. To produce a man–child like Pierre Marchand, he must have had parents who’d spoiled him rotten. It turned out the indulgent
Chapter 266 3/4 Chapter 267 Mira! An Offer Can’t Ignore Chapter 267 Mira: An Offer I Can’t Ignore +15 BONUS ‘If the company’s liquidated, we lose everything. The CAD models, portfolios, inventory. I can find a job elsewhere easily with my CV, but I like the company, I like the
Chapter 265 Chapter 266 Mira: Nothing Left to Save I woke up with a stuffy head, a blocked nose and a hangover. My head throbbed, my limbs ached, and my heart fluttered in a strange, jumpy rhythm, the result of a sleepless night. I saw Ashton’s text and didn’t reply.
Chapter 264 Chapter 205 Ashton Flashing Red Flag Chapter 265 Ashton: Flashing Red Flag I called the lawyer. He’s on his way p> Lea came into the interview room affer the police officer left. She looked guilty. ‘I’m sorry p> +15 BONUS ‘Not your fault.‘ That was only partly true.
Chapter 263 Chapter 264 Ashton: Easy Target You found her? Lea asked. 1 nodded and sank onto the barstool beside her. ‘She all right p> ‘She’s fine. Or she had been, until I turned up, wrecked her dinner and blew up her plan. “Told you the PII recommended was good.‘