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

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

ripping with false sweetness. "Look what we have h

didn't

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

ression brooked no argument. Sophia reluctantly handed over the bri

cash inside. Her eyes widened in shock as she began to coun

must have done something right girl, because no gir

" Sophia said, her voice

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

rowed. "What are

ey belongs to me, that's the rule here, it's meant to be seventy per

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

adam Rachel snapped her fingers, and Ray, her h

ollected the brie

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

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

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

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

el pay for what she