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Chapter 5 Beneath the Surface

Word Count: 1518    |    Released on: 18/12/2024

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here. But when I suggested to Morris that I would rather have dinner in the comfort of my bedroom, his reply sho

here, you can forget about eati

the food from the quarters to your bedroom?

table. It's not a hidden thing. I'm serious, y

lled in right now to eat, we are actually going to s

your eyes. They're so huge." He nodded stil

for..." She paused to remember. When she couldn't say the exact am

worked with a boss l

t doesn't he li

th them. That's kinda his business module." Interestin

hen you're all eating and without the

exception for everyone. Really fo

ence. Morris pretended not to stare at Adelaide. Adelaide couldn't stop checking herself out in the tablespoon. I,

nally broke the silence, smiling at A

ld taste it first. You might be

ence in you." Morris said quite sweetly. If his eyes weren't glued to hers, I would have claimed his words there for me. How could she

hind his denim, smiling brightly at us. Oh, wait... He was smiling at Adelaid

g." He said, inhaling

again. What did she even mea

ouldn't look up at them. He was hurt. How could she not see? Aargh!!

g wrong,

ili

s Philips. An

hy do you

xpression? Okay, maybe I should have let Johnson have this case. He was too pa

you help us wi

ched over. "Thank You, dear Jesus, for the food You've given and the health You h

he table

I usually am back at the office, I would have moaned at the tastiness of the meal. Okay, now I knew Adelaid

king the estate

so he could finally get the chance to fire me. Nice try, Cooper. With a bright smile plastered

Philips. Yes." S

could play

far? The grounds are extensive and privat

at I enjoy the company of the birds more than the convenience of the size. I mean, it is good and all that but I just prefer the songs of the bird. And of course, the ornaments are somet

cided to cut my hair and change this girl's jeans into male rompers. I k

e said, after gulping down

a lot of

A

k again. "If I wasn't so busy with work, I'd plead with you to giv

nk I've quite reached my potential. My mother was a gu

in about it, it's obvious you won't be going an

s with her napkin. It wasn't quite necessary, Morris had alre

be doing a lot of things, you guys will not be seeing a lot of me and I wil

The others

, you may not be able to tend to the grass. Hence, I hired a new gardener. He a

one who didn't nod, and that Carson's eyes were on m

could remember after all. "You star

Morris and Mr Cooper said whatever they wanted in the privacy of his

restaurant with all that skill." I said, trying to be civil

e same thing, but for some reaso

awking at during dinner. It was quite obvious. I was

te happy with what you're

tchen and while we stacked the dishwasher, she finall

out you that might he

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1 Chapter 1 Entering the Lion's Den2 Chapter 2 Enemies in Transit3 Chapter 3 Wits and Secrets4 Chapter 4 Dance of Secrets5 Chapter 5 Beneath the Surface6 Chapter 6 Jealousy and Heartstrings7 Chapter 7 Espresso Yourself8 Chapter 8 Caught in the Middle9 Chapter 9 Popcorn, Pain, and Possibilities10 Chapter 10 The Gathering Storm11 Chapter 11 Birthday Tensions12 Chapter 12 Between Kindness and Anger13 Chapter 13 Finding Common Ground14 Chapter 14 A Dance of Uncertainty15 Chapter 15 Against the Current16 Chapter 16 Caught in the Act17 Chapter 17 Romantic Dilemmas18 Chapter 18 The Sister's Arrival19 Chapter 19 Crossing the Line20 Chapter 20 Unmasking Intentions21 Chapter 21 Coffee, Crushes, and Confrontations22 Chapter 22 The Dinner Table Tension23 Chapter 23 When Shots Ring Out24 Chapter 24 Frozen Fears25 Chapter 25 A Moment of Faith26 Chapter 26 Moments of Vulnerability27 Chapter 27 When Breakfast Turns to Chaos28 Chapter 28 Clearing the Air29 Chapter 29 Caught in Between30 Chapter 30 Pizza and Plans31 Chapter 31 Engagement Under Pressure32 Chapter 32 In the Line of Fire33 Chapter 33 Adelaide's Secret34 Chapter 34 Seconds to Live35 Chapter 35 Fleeing Shadows36 Chapter 36 Gone Without a Trace37 Chapter 37 Shadows in the Open38 Chapter 38 The Unraveling Truth39 Chapter 39 Unmasking the Truth40 Chapter 40 Unspoken Truths41 Chapter 41 Broken Truths42 Chapter 42 Cracks Beneath the Surface43 Chapter 43 Revelations and Regrets44 Chapter 44 Love in the Shadows45 Chapter 45 Whispers Under46 Chapter 46 Deal of the Century47 Chapter 47 A Taste of Apology48 Chapter 48 Thin Line Between Secrets and Lies49 Chapter 49 Confessions, Choices, and Crossroads50 Chapter 50 A Chance at Redemption51 Chapter 51 Bait and Boundaries52 Chapter 52 Tensions Unspoken53 Chapter 53 Backward Steps and Broken Promises54 Chapter 54 A Deal with the Devil55 Chapter 55 A Dangerous Invitation56 Chapter 56 Secrets Unveiled57 Chapter 57 Betrayal in the Shadows58 Chapter 58 Betrayal at 30,000 Feet