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Hidden Desires of the CEO

Chapter 7 Love Amidst the Shadows

Word Count: 935    |    Released on: 24/10/2023

and discreet conversations he'd had in the secluded nooks of 'Blue Lagoon' flooded his head. He saw parallels between

expansive gardens of his home. The night sky became a blanket

rectly. As she drew near the gazebo where he stood, she saw his silhouette against the moonlight.

t of hurt as she asked, "Why

. The burden of history. Everything-the 'Blue Lagoon' tales, Victor's revelations,

the darkness, Alex. It happens in private exchanges, when eyes aren't being looked dir

d they locked lips in a passionate hug. As they became a

eir passionate embrace. One of Alexander's business rivals was lurk

out their hopes, worries, and aspirations with one another. However, just as t

er that loomed behind them. However, as the days progressed into ni

arby. Within Alexander's inner circle, word spread of a possible threat to the empire

f the heightened monitoring of the area surrounding the mansion. "There are people watching us, sir. And not sim

d twice as much protection. Discretio

itage," Lawrence acknowledged. Someone sees you as the

d room in the city's financial district. A photograph of Alexander and Emily

he Bennett empire has been unchallenged for to

exander Bennett has a weakness, it's h

of unfamiliar eyes on her. Alexander's nephew's once carefree park visits became fraught w

feet echoed in the lane, increasing louder by the second. Emily, her panic rising, ran as fast as she could, but the

e recognized the gaze staring

to harm you, Emily." I'm guarding you from harm. Threatening people are

come to the mansion?" She was perplexed a

ng too tight of an eye on the mansion. Competing with Alexander in busi

eadly past, but it was now pounding at her door. As she took stock of t

lexander; nonetheless, exercise caution. Even the peopl

uld go to Alexander with her warning, she had to make sure his small nephew was okay. The

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