CHLOEThe sound of water dripping in the bathroom prompted me to awaken. Despite my drowsiness, the persistent sound of water compelled me to become completely awake as I gazed around. This occurrence led me to ponder: Why was there dripping water? Contemplating whether I had neglected to close the faucet after using it, I furrowed my brow.Suddenly, realization struck me – I had unintentionally fallen asleep, leaving the faucet running.I sat on the bed, and my eyes roamed around the room as I felt that there was an uncanny scent I was smelling. The scent of stale musk perfume, cigarette, and something… I furrowed my brows even more. Why is there a manly smell when I'm the only one here?I'm alone, all right. Unless the guy named Franco arrived and entered the room while I was sleeping, and he's the one who left that smell. I remembered him last night when he entered Trace's room to put some papers that, according to him, his boss needed to study and sign. Back then, Paige, Harriet, a

CHLOE23rd Birthday Celebration of Paige El Tierra City, Province of SalvacionLast week of October 2021Trace's gaze remained fixed on me. He had been staring at me for a while now, evoking memories of our encounter in his room. It felt almost as if... as if he wished for me to remove my clothes. I could discern the intention behind his gaze, conveying his longing for me.god! His handsomeness and the memory of his rigid manhood, which I felt due to the naughtiness of his 'nice meeting you' style, make me feel excited every time he crosses my mind. Truth is, I want to touch him more. If it weren't for Carly, I wouldn't hesitate to indulge in something—oh, God! What am I thinking?I'm aware that he's attracted to me, and that could potentially work in my favor. Yet, if I exploit this attraction to approach him and exact revenge on Carly, what if I'm the one who ultimately suffers the consequences? I confess I find it challenging to rely on my judgment when Trace engages in flirtation

CHLOEWow... That's all I can say about Paige. Being born into a wealthy family with people surrounding her who love her, isn't she so lucky?After Elliot, a lawyer, announced the gift of a sports car for Paige, everyone's attention shifted to him. Even Governor Dimagiba spoke to him, and they engaged in a conversation. Elliot couldn't even approach Trace's table, as others were talking to him aside from Trace's father and Paige. I also noticed Louisianna conversing with Elliot. It appears that Elliot is well-known among the politicians and businessmen at Paige's party.As I stood up and walked over to the bartender to order cocktail drinks for Harriet and me, I glanced over at Trace's spot and noticed his displeased look directed at his father and Elliot, who was talking with others. I shrugged my shoulders, thinking that Trace probably had some serious mental issues, always appearing angry—similar to how he looked when he confronted the overweight guy arguing with the old man on a p

CHLOEWhen Trace looked at me in a way that seemed like he was recalling something, I thought he might be thinking about what happened between us in his penthouse. His "nice meeting you" greeting was probably on his mind. I gulped, wondering what he might be thinking."Three years ago, I saw you. Airport," Trace said.My eyes widened in surprise. He remembers!"You... you remember me," I exclaimed, taken aback."Just now," he said with a grin as if excited to remember that moment. "And that makes you mine. So stop talking to Elliot, for I don't like it."I was left speechless by the way he said those words. It was as if he was staking his claim on me. But the airport memory brought delight to me. It seemed that I wasn't the only one who remembered our first encounter three years ago. I forced myself to smile, feeling a bit awkward for staring at him so intently.But Elliot? My brows furrowed at that. Why did he need to say that? It's as if he expects me to only talk to him and not his

CHLOE When Elliot asked me to dance, I didn't think twice. I found a way to escape Trace's flirting. If there is no Carly to consider, I might have been tempted by Trace's advances. If there is no Carly to be hurt, then yes, why not? But there's Carly... there's Carly who could be hurt if she found out that the man she loves and is searching for is flirting with me, and... darn me, I'm actually interested. I sighed. This stupid emotion I have for Trace needs to stop. I need to pay attention to the real reason and use Trace for convenience. "The song suits you well," Elliot said as we danced to Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect.' I smiled. I don't know. Elliot is equally handsome as Trace, but being with him 'simply' makes me feel relaxed. Just relaxed. And no excitement at all. But the heck with me! It was just that I didn't sense danger around him like I do with Trace. Elliot fits the mold of the kind of man I prefer. Neat, clean, professional, and respectable. Elliot reminds me of Oliver.