Chapter 383

• Embarrassed or not, we did end up in the bath together. That night, beneath the soft ivory sheets of the penthouse master suite, things heated up more than the water ever could. It wasn’t just about passion it was about connection, about reclaiming space in each other’s lives. We burned through the night like two people trying to make up for lost time.
• Despite barely getting two hours of sleep, we both woke up at sunrise fully functional. That’s what happened when two type-A personalities ran on adrenaline, discipline, and a drive to never fall behind.
• When we got out of bed, I noticed two unfamiliar women stepping into the dressing area older, professional, carrying themselves with the kind of poise you only earn after decades of service. Rafael raised a brow at me, and I smirked knowingly.