Betrayed by my ex, Sleeping with his uncle

ce'

sitation. He carried me away, unfazed by Ava's resentful glare. His ches

ivate lounge, Maxwell hande

oice barely above a whisper. "Thank you... Uncle." The word felt strange on my tongue. Maxwell was

ed between us. I couldn't think of anything to say, nor did I know how to break the uncomforta

factly. His tone was declarative, making it clear he alrea

sh of shame creep up my

your plans n

lready fixed on me. I nearly bit my tongue, caught off guard. Maxw

the Bell family. Your situation must be difficult now." His eyes refle

sputtered, compl

't like me; we'll just have a contractual relationship, and I won't be living with you." He paused

d to be true. I could hardly believe su

Confusion clouded my thoughts as I asked, "B

eap at the chance to be with Maxwell Cart

uestion, his gaze steady as he finally

best

an answer right now. I want you to

s softer than I had ever heard, making the cold,

nge, my mind still swirling with thought

over me. The scalding liquid seared my skin, sending waves o

is wrong

win Maxwell Carter's favor. Once, during a business trip, she had the audacit

Alice, you've been thrown out by the Be

s. What makes you think

didn't revolve solely around Nathaniel or the Bell family. After years of depending on them, it was

bout work, I'd appreciate i