Chapter 282

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Lexi gazed at Callum’s stern face, a sense of trepidation crept into her heart. Was he warning her?

Upon returning to the castle, Callum scooped Lexi into his arms and headed straight upstairs. Rita, their housekeeper, rushed over Thank heavens, Ms. Lexi is safe and sound!”

Callum instructed Rita, “Prepare a warm bath. We need to clean her up.”

“I can I can do it myself Lexi’s protest was cut short by Callum’s fierce gaze Rita quickly filled the tub and discreetly exited the room As the bathroom warmed, Callum gently undressed Lex, removing her mucky clothes “Callum can do it myself. Lexi stuttered, hoping to dissuade Callum from bathing her Callum shot her a look “Quiet! If you have enough energy to bathe yourself then you’re not scared enough!

Lexo shrunk back afraid he would punish her. She lowered her head, not daring to speak further Callum undressed Lex with the utmost care, treating her as if she were the most precious porcelain that couldn’t bear a scratch Lex felt her clothes being removed, and the cool air caused her to tremble slightly But that was nothing compared to the heat on her face. She wished she could disappear into the floorboards “I can do it Before she could finish her sentence, Callum had lifted her into his arms and gently placed her in the tub Lex stopped resisting She stared at Callum’s handsome face and quietly closed her eyes. If he wanted to bathe her, she’d let him. After all, he had seen and touched her body before After the bath, Callum wrapped Lex in a towel and placed her on the bed.

“Sleep now Everything is okay, Callum said softly.

Tears welled up in Lexi’s eyes. No matter how she tried to escape, she always ended up in Callum’s hands. He had saved her life once again She closed her eyes Melfort Natalia was incredibly busy, a perfect representation of the phrase “burning the candle at both ends”

It was all because of Magnus, that domineering maniac. Ever since he discovered that she had won a design competition in England, he had treated her as his personal designer He wanted her to design a new logo for his company claiming it was their “love logo.” She was fed up with him!

What made her most furious was that he insisted she design the logo in his office, claiming it would help her better understand the company’s ethos Wasn’t he just trying to keep her by his side all the time? The man was incredibly clingy “What a load of crap Natalia thought to herself, itching to punch Magnus, who was constantly touching her “Is this your so–called company ethos? A culture of sexual indulgence? Natalia asked, struggling to free her hand from Magnus grip Magnus just chuckled, unabashed ‘My love, you’re like the brightest star in the night sky, constantly drawing me in I’m helpless“”

Natalia knew she couldn’t argue with him. She forcefully pushed away Magnus hand, which had strayed towards her chest, and walked over to the window. “Magnus, remember, this is a company if your employees see you acting like this, how are you going to maintain your authority? She asked Magnus followed her, sticking to her like glue They wouldn’t laugh if they do, I’ll fire them on the spot.

He twirled a lock of her hair around his finger “You have no idea how much i miss you when you’re not around,” he said. “You’re intoxicating”

“Stop Natalia exclaimed feeling goosebumps all over her body Can you stop being so cheesy?

Do you think I’m cheesy? i dont feel it Magnus replied, pretending to be innocent. He was about to hug Natalia again when there was a knock on the door Natalia poked Magnus, hinting at him to maintain his image She then walked into a small partitioned room in Magnus office It’s where Magnus rest. Natalia didn’t want Magnus staff to know she was there, so before she came, she had agreed with Magnus that if someone came, she would retire to the small room to rest The room wasn’t as big as the office, but it contained a large, lavish bed Magnus certainly lived a luxurious life, Natalia thought Natalia decided to lie down and rest for a while She was exhausted from designing all day and soon drifted off to sleep On the other hand Magnus was stuck in his office, dealing with the intruder who had interrupted his intimate moment with Natalia Come in he said his voice icy The door to the office opened and Belle, dressed in a professional suit, walked in She handed Magnus a stack of documents These are the documents ytu, sped today, she said “Put them on the table. Til look at them later. Magnus replied, hoping to get rid of Belle as soon as possible “Sir, these documents are for projects that need to be implemented today i need your decisions as soon as possible,” Beile pressed.

Magnus was impressed by Belle’s professional demeanor. He nodded and said. Alright, wait a moment.

Til review them now.

He reached for his teacup hoping to quench his thight after the tinng interaction with Natalia However his cup was as empty as a ghost town. With a s picking up the stack of paperwork on his desk instead Immediately, Belle sprang into action “Mr Magnus” she said, her voice chiming like a bell Shall i brew you some coffee?

‘Sounds good.

Belle placed the files on Magnus desk. Her heels clicked against the floor as she made her way to the Magnus began to skim through proposals and execution plans with the speed of a seasoned professional. He was just about to walked in, a scoffeeming cup of coffee in her hands Mr Magnus your coffee, she announced “Thank you” Magnus said, his voice as smooth as the coffee he lifted to his lips for a p “Are these plans feasible? Belle asked, standing by Magnus side, awaiting his judgment.

put it down.