Chapter 26Alexandre enters the room carrying Laila, leaves her standing on the side of the bed and she gets nervous because he had locked the door with a key."I told you, I can't give you my purity.""I didn't bring you here to take your virginity, but to show you a little of what you can feel in my arms when you decide to give yourself up."She doesn't understand, she doesn't know much about couples, but as far as she knows, if they stay together, they end up consummating the act itself."You're trying to trick me into giving myself to you.""Laila…", he says, holding her hands and looking into her eyes. "There's no need to be afraid... Everything I do will satisfy you and you won't lose the purity you hold so dear."Alexandre puts his hands around her neck and kisses her soft, delicious lips, making her sigh between his kisses.Without her realizing it, with light hands, he takes off her bra, freeing her breasts that he can't wait to put in his mouth and taste again.Without hurry
Chapter 27Zayn walks briskly into the harem and is greeted with much respect by all. Aisha stays in a more distant part of the room, her face showing her displeasure."I'm here to inform all of you that you were only my father's women. I take care of each one with great affection, but if anyone wants to return to their families, they will be released. However, if you choose to stay, it should be clear that I am committed to only one woman. You will meet her at dinner, and I don't want you to make Morgana uncomfortable. I hope everything is clear; otherwise, there could be consequences. I will marry Morgana, but from now on, she is the owner of the mansion and my heart."They all lower their heads slightly in agreement, except for Aisha, who raises her nose. Zayn observes her with narrowed eyes until she looks down.Satisfied, he discusses other matters and then leaves, giving one last look to Aisha."Morgana is right, Aisha has a strange look..." he mutters to himself, walking throug
Chapter 28Alexandre walks out into the hallway, taking long strides to the elevator. As he waits for it to arrive, he runs his trembling hands through his hair. His jaw is clenched, and he stands still as if his feet are glued to the floor.In the room, Laila remains in the same spot, tears welling up in her eyes and streaming uncontrollably down her face.A deep sadness engulfs her, and her heart tightens. She stands there, unable to move, suffering for something that never existed, Alex's love."So this is the end of something that never began. I don't understand what happened," she thinks sadly.Alexandre hears the elevator doors open, but he can't find the courage to step inside. He feels that what he left behind is more important than his wounded ego as a ladies' man.He turns around, practically runs, and enters the room, taking Laila into his arms and kissing her passionately."Laila... Laila, I love you. I can't stay away from you any longer," he says between kisses."Alex...
Chapter 29The security guard, Mustafa, enters Zayn's office, pushing the trafficker, who stumbles in.Upon seeing him, Zayn feels a deep displeasure. The man appears to be intoxicated, just like the last time, and as always, he reeks like a skunk.Zayn pinches his nose, feeling nauseated. How can a man be so careless about his hygiene, he wonders in his thoughts."Open the windows; this man smells worse than a dead rat in the sewer," Zayn tells the guard and then sits back down, looking into the eyes of the foul-smelling trafficker. "Sit down; I want to have a conversation with you."The man's legs wobble; perhaps the sheikh has discovered that he hasn't stopped kidnapping women, and now he'll be punished."My sheikh, I can explain..." he begins, fear in his voice."Explain what?" Zayn asks, not understanding."I tried to stop... I swear, I tried, but unfortunately, it's stronger than me. The money comes so easily..." he says, sweat trickling down his forehead and neck, feeling unwel
Chapter 30Lying down, Laila smiles happily as she gazes at Alexandre's handsome face."You are so beautiful," she says, and immediately remembers that she is running incredibly late for work. "Oh God! Oh God!" she exclaims as she hastily gets up, grabbing the dress that was strewn on the floor."What's wrong, my dear?" Alexandre asks, sensing her tension."By Allah! I'm more than late! I'm going to lose my job!" she exclaims, searching for her shoes.Laila paces back and forth, not sure what to do."Laila, you're making me dizzy," he says, playfully watching her. "Come here, let's do it again."Laila stops in her tracks and looks at him, tempted to accept. Despite feeling a bit sore from the intense night, her desire for him is strong, like being in a desert without a drop of water to drink.He gets up, goes to her, and pushes her against the wall."You're not getting away that easily," he says, kissing her and leading her back to the bed, pulling off the dress.Nana Jamile passes by
Chapter 31Laila blinks several times, taking so long to respond that Zayn speaks again."Laila, is Mr. Aguiar bothering you?" Zayn inquires."No, nothing he does bothers me," Laila replies."Are you sure about what you're telling me?" Zayn asks, concerned, looking deep into her eyes. "You're like a sister to me. If he's bothering you, I'll talk to him. You're young and very beautiful, maybe he's taken a liking to you."Laila opens her mouth and blinks several times, unable to believe what Zayn just said."Do you find me beautiful, sir?" Laila questions."It's not a matter of finding, you are beautiful," Zayn affirms."Are you sure? Me? Beautiful? I think you might need glasses like Mr. Aguiar..." Laila stops suddenly, realizing she's said too much."So, he called you beautiful? Should I be concerned about that?" Zayn inquires."No, Sheikh. Mr. Aguiar has been very kind to me," Laila responds.Zayn looks at Laila and notices the sparkle in her eyes as she talks about Mr. Aguiar. He'll
Chapter 32The clashing sounds of sword blades constantly echo through almost the entire Al-Abadi mansion.Morgana hears it from the gym, curious, she goes to the location and watches Zayn and Naim fighting as if their lives depended on it. Their agility is incredible, they fight with fervor, seemingly unafraid of the blades passing inches from their faces.She's impressed, never seen this type of combat up close, it looks so real. Unfortunately, for Morgana, Zayn loses. Nevertheless, he smiles at his friend and leads him inside, suggesting they have a refreshing tea.Returning to the gym, Aisha is on the stationary bike, and she pretends not to see Morgana as she heads back to the treadmill.As if they were best friends, Aisha starts a conversation."So, you and Zayn are getting married? When's the wedding?""We're getting married in five days," she says politely but without much enthusiasm."So fast. Why the rush?""Zayn is a sheik, I believe that says it all."Morgana doesn't swall
Chapter 33After lunch, Alexandre calls Zayn for a conversation. Laila is trembling, hoping the sheik will accept without any issues.Zayn admires Alexandre for initiating this conversation; if he hadn't, Zayn would have done so.Alexandre is direct and shares his feelings and intentions with Zayn."What kind of relationship do you intend to have with Laila, Mr. Aguiar?" Zayn asks, looking him in the eyes, arms crossed, leaning against a chair."As soon as you marry my daughter, I intend to do the same with Laila.""Very well. I'm happy with your decision; it's the right thing to do. I approve of this union. From today onwards, Laila will dine with us and no longer work in the Al-Abadi mansion.""From what she told me, she loves cooking, and I wouldn't want to take that away from her unless she wants it," says Alexandre, leaving that decision up to her."Alright. I'll talk to her about it. I'll hire others to take care of the rest of the work."In the kitchen, accidentally, Laila brea