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The next morning, sunlight filtered gently through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. Elena stirred first, her eyes fluttering open to the quiet stillness. A soft smile spread across her lips when she turned and saw Karvel still asleep beside her.For a moment, she simply watched him—the calm rise and fall of his chest, the faint shadows of tiredness that softened his strong features, the way the morning light seemed to rest kindly on him.“We really look like a married couple now,” she whispered to herself with a little laugh, her heart swelling with a warmth she didn’t often admit aloud. Slowly, she reached out, letting her fingers trace lightly against his cheek.Karvel’s eyes snapped open instantly, sharp as though he had only been pretending to sleep. But the sternness melted the second he saw her.“Good morning,” Elena greeted quickly, pulling her hand back and sitting up in bed as though caught in the act.Karvel’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Good morning
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"Do you want me to be a hidden billionaire?" Karvel asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.Elena burst into laughter, clutching her stomach. "If you turn out to be one, I’ll faint on the spot. But seriously," she tilted her head, studying him with curiosity, "I was only joking. What could you possibly have to tell me next week that would shock me so much?"Karvel’s lips curled into a faint smile, though his eyes carried a secret he wasn’t ready to share. "Let’s wait till then," he said calmly, his tone firm but teasing, as if daring her to be patient.Elena leaned closer, her eyes narrowing playfully. "You’ve raised my curiosity to the highest level now. There’s nothing bad in you telling me right away, is there? Keeping me in suspense is cruel, Karvel."He chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Sometimes suspense makes the revelation sweeter. Trust me, it’s worth the wait."Elena folded her arms and gave him a mock glare. "You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?""Maybe," Karvel admitted wit
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Once seated, Elena trailed her fingers lightly across the edge of the menu, though her eyes strayed toward Karvel more often than the food options. “You always surprise me,” she admitted softly.“In a good way, I hope.”She nodded, leaning slightly forward. “In the kind of way that makes me wonder what you’re really planning.”Karvel’s lips curved faintly, his gaze steady on her. “Maybe I’m not planning anything. Maybe I just want to see you smile more often.”Her heart skipped, and she quickly lowered her eyes back to the menu, pretending to study it. Yet no matter how much she tried, she couldn’t stop the warmth spreading through her.The waiter arrived, taking their orders with quiet efficiency before retreating.For a few moments, silence settled again—comfortable, almost intimate. Then Elena spoke, her voice quieter now. “You know… Liza mentioned something earlier. About the Jacksons.” She paused, gauging his reaction. “She’s convinced the young master will be her husband one day
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Elena, who had been carefully folding one of the dresses, froze at her sister’s words. Slowly, she lifted her head, her eyes narrowing ever so slightly as she fixed Liza with a steady look.“Are you done?” she asked, her tone calm but edged with irritation.Liza’s brows shot up, clearly amused by her sister’s attempt at composure. “Oh, come on, don’t get all serious on me. I’m just looking out for you. You can’t honestly believe he’d spend this much on you without dipping his hands into something shady—or worse, taking from you.”Elena placed the dress down gently, smoothing the fabric with deliberate care before standing. “For once, Liza, can you just stop? Not everything has to be twisted into something ugly. He bought these because he wanted to. Because he cares.” Her voice softened slightly, though her eyes never wavered. “And I don’t need to check my account. I trust him.”Liza let out a short, disbelieving laugh. “Trust him? That’s rich. Men don’t just give without wanting somet
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"Are you sure you don't want me to try the other dresses on?" Elena asked softly, tilting her head as she studied Karvel’s expression. Her hands smoothed down the fabric of the gown she currently wore, as though she was trying to read his reaction in every flicker of his eyes.Karvel nodded firmly, his gaze lingering on her longer than she expected. "I think I love this one," he said, his voice low but certain. There was something in the way he looked at her—like the dress itself didn’t matter, only the woman standing before him.Elena’s lips curved into a teasing smile. "You might like another one even better. There’s one dress I’ve always loved, ever since I first saw it on the website." Her eyes glittered with mischief as though she wanted to challenge his confidence.Karvel leaned back slightly, folding his arms across his chest, pretending to be unmoved though the sight of her already had him captivated. "Fine," he said after a pause, his voice carrying the trace of amusement. "T
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When Karvel stepped into the house, the sound of low voices drifted from the dining room. Elena and Patricia were seated across from one another, deep in discussion. The moment the front door closed behind him, Patricia’s head snapped up. Her eyes swept him from head to toe with the sharpness of a blade."Where the hell are you coming from?" she demanded, her voice rising, sharp enough to echo against the walls.Karvel paused in the hallway, balancing the shopping bags in his hands. He gave a soft scoff, his lips curling into a faint, controlled smile. "I don’t think you have the right to ask me that, do you?" His tone was calm, but laced with an edge of warning. Without waiting for her reply, he walked past her and made his way toward Elena.Elena rose slightly from her chair, her face lighting up with relief at the sight of him. But before she could speak, Patricia slammed her hand on the table."Elena!" Patricia snapped. "Are you sending me away just because this… this thing has wa
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