Fractured Bonds

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lled Amanda. "Isn't it said that Mr. Laurence isn't interested in women? H

't even know this little bit of gossip in the soci

Amanda's sleeve and acted

Ms. Ratliff. However, she declined his proposal in favor of focusing on her studies, leading to some conflict between them. They haven't been in contact for the past five years. But

th excitement in her eyes. "Oh my God

er throat, and her complexio

arrangement as lovers prematurely

lse, why had he purchased her for a single n

h her once, he forced her t

love with her, he went craz

ask Amanda where she heard the rumor when th

osita, and several departme

de, "Mr. Laurence, Ms. Ratliff, we've reac

sed in a luxurious suit and ex

his appearance stunningly beautiful, his bod

blending elegance and indifference in one

ance, her heart suddenly tightenin

ernard slightly turn and exten

white hand was pl

le tighter, leadi

realization dawned upon her, elucidating why Bernard

to his first love. Not an exact replica, but th

was enough for Eleanor to

harbored some affection for her, but she had never an

swiftly followed by a torrent of pain

diately asked with concern, "Eleanor, wh

annie wanted to continue asking, but R

daring to look at them, her hand on

iff, this is the CEO's office. The assistant

ryone, "Good morning, everyone. I'm your

sembling hers, Eleanor'

ard embracing her passionat

ate Bernard would always ca

rson he was calling wasn

ong nails digging into her flesh,

andoned by someone welled up in her heart, mak

ernard wholeheartedly just because of