Beyond The Contract

ief, guilt, and a hint of satisfaction. Julian's che

rumpled. Sophia's hair was spread across the pillow,

gers intertwining with hers. She felt a spark of

as their ragged breathing. Sophia's

lled her closer. Sophia felt his warmth, his h

usted sleep, their bodies entwined, their hearts

sense of unease. She quickly sat up, rubbing

", he said, h

d, feeling a flush

around his waist. "How was your ni

feeling awkward.

ed. "Just fin

ssed, trying to ga

rk at the c

ted before no

ith amusement. "I'll hav

he didn't know if she was ready to face Julian

e?", Julian aske

reveal her Identity. "I'd rather not say

. But I have to say, you're not

n eyebrow. "Wha

rs. "You've got fire in you.

words. No one had ever described her like tha

Julian. But she knew she couldn't let her guard down. She had t

ophia said, tryi

ssion understanding, "Ye

he said. "I

iefcase. It was heavy with cash - more m

ve that all to yourself"

ia said, trying t

need to thank me. Just remember this is just the begin

n her spine. The briefcase c

ndle, Julian called out, "Hey, ca

ure. "I....don't thin

d an eyebrow

her head. "

y exited the room, leavi

ch was nearby. She locked the door behind her and hastily change

of relief wash over her. She had done it. She

eyes zeroed in on that briefcase in Sophia's hand. A calculati

pping with false sweetness. "Look what we have he

didn't

aming with a mixture of greed and avarice. "Let me take

ession brooked no argument. Sophia reluctantly handed over the br

sh inside. Her eyes widened in shock as she began to count

must have done something right girl, because no gir

" Sophia said, her voice

cold. "Well, I'm afraid you're not goi

rowed. "What are

y belongs to me, that's the rule here, it's meant to be sixty perc

de with terror. "No please , don't do this to

Ma Rachel snapped her fingers, and Ray, her hu

ollected the brie

"That man you slept with, ..... he's someone I wanted for myself. I've been tryi

n. "You're just bitter Rachel!, you're bitter because he can never like you!.

ow dare you!" she spat. "You're nothing but a cheap, dirty little whore

e. Sophia caught a glimpse of Ma Rachel's triumphant smile. But Sophia's parting words left Ma

pay for what she