The CEO's Surrendered Daughter-in-Law: An unexpected passion

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h her body, but despite that, the tension in her mind seemed unshakable. Every time she tried

is side consumed her in a way she couldn't ex

cing her friend's discomfort, b

gh," Natasha replied, forcin

personification of everything Natasha had always thought a man like him would want. Perfect hair, impeccable makeup, and that body... How

just jealousy. It was the feeling that, by seeing them together, she was witnessi

at his presence was burning inside her, and the woman at his side only made that flame burn even brighter. With every word he said, with every sm

combination of alcohol, desire, frustration and jealousy. She could

Lu asked, concern e

ll she wanted was to get out of there, to escape

e," Natasha mumbled,

pushing away from the table. She headed for the bathroom, feeling his eyes follow h

e was slightly flushed, and her eyes were shining. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racin

s the kind of man who dominated the space he was in, who made everyone around him feel insignificant. And

efore returning to the table, before

a left the bathroom and returned to the table. Max was

raction return with full force. But this time, Natasha knew she had to de

k down and

she said, trying to sound casual, but knowin

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posure. He glanced at Caterina, who was looking at him curiously. He knew

he said, trying to downp

e knew Max well enough to know whe

Or maybe the office?" She smiled, but t

m that no other woman had in years. It wasn't just her physical appearance, although she

na, it'

d, trying to make her

as lost in Natasha's vision, like a thirsty man who

without wanting to, noticing every detail: how her red hair fell in soft waves over her shoulders, how her l

o me?" Caterina's voice b

automatically, without knowi

crossing her ar

know Natasha up close, know what was behind those enigmatic eyes. "Caterina, I'm sorry." He forced himself to smile, trying to calm the situation. "I've got a lot on my mind, work is complicated." She watched him for a moment, then seemed to relax a little. "It's okay, Max. But if you need to talk, I'm here." "I know," he said, grateful for her understanding, but at the same time aware that this convers

ghts that were beginning to take over his mind again