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Love Trap: Dealing With My Clinging CEO Husband

Chapter 8 The Study

Word Count: 1327    |    Released on: 21/03/2024

he butler's lead i

e," the butler announced, stand

Kaden, still wide awake, was engr

cribbled away on the paper, not bo

that caught her eye was the towering bookshelves that seemed to stre

a family steeped in literature, hence the vast

long shadows, as though some unseen

ted to appear composed as she stood in si

and

cursory glance before returning to his writing. "

, approaching h

ng was nothing sh

mmense value, soug

his script possessed a comm

per, his words leapt of

ne should know t

lowered

" Kaden inquired, a hint

smile. "Grandpa, your writing is exq

rprise danced i

esh and blood, having moved to the Morris Mansion at the tender age of eight.

aying a keen understand

ur family, built over a century, mustn't be tarnished by suc

dent involving gifts from Yosef. Neither did she deny

ticularly the latter. If he were to discover that Gabriella

pulsion from the Morris family, a fate th

s?" Kaden resumed, his gaze fixed on th

maintain her composure. "He's defending the honor of our family an

e brush. "I seem to recall you practicing your handwriting b

her hands, refusal

ing practice. Her previous efforts weren't in vain. While her pen

on the paper, each stroke fel

s finger tracing over her words. "It b

sey's, seemingly pierci

wn her spine, realizing the

even after all these years, the memory remained ingrained in her mind

ightly, and Chelsey bro

ent, a knock came f

en, casting a casual glance over Chelsey before fixin

is glasses, inquired,

is shirt, strolled closer. "Why are y

ers slowly unclench, but he

he called o

rked, "I just had a chat with Chelsey here. A

phone. Needed to have a word

desk, casually skimming ov

nk. Doubt he'll be back anytime soon." Kaden

nt as she looked at Kaden. H

andson, had been groomed as the

th a car accident that left him paralyzed from

line, Javier had long

e decided to seek treatment abro

ared a close b

d gnawed at her. No wonder he h

owed slightly. "Is

a bit. Best not to disturb him." Kade

ing on the table, couldn't help but notice it

entle with her, now be

g adorning Aimee's finger, a sile

addressed Kaden, "If there's not

ply waved

ruct Trevor, "Since you're here, no need for a separate call. Aimee is trying on h

momentarily before sh

heard Trevor respondin

shadow elongated across

appeared from the stairca

d yet, leaving her wi

for a ride when she spotted

asked you to wait in th

ed her, its branches providing shade even in autumn. Ov

sey replied, "No need. Som

?" Killian inquired,

"Mr. Osborn was called in for additional t

at the news. "I'll ta

ward, you know Mr. Morris' temperament. No matter

refrained from touching her. But as she took a few steps, she felt a

nd herself locking eyes w

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1 Chapter 1 The Clandestine Relationship2 Chapter 2 The Unforeseen Encounter3 Chapter 3 The Helpless Cry4 Chapter 4 The Interrogation5 Chapter 5 The Verdict6 Chapter 6 The New Director7 Chapter 7 The Broken Flowerpot8 Chapter 8 The Study9 Chapter 9 The Tie10 Chapter 10 The Kiss Mark11 Chapter 11 The Engagement Invitation12 Chapter 12 Partnerships And Puzzles13 Chapter 13 Animosity14 Chapter 14 The Epitome Of Straightforwardness15 Chapter 15 Emotions Over Dinner16 Chapter 16 The Fishtail Creation17 Chapter 17 Untamed Desires18 Chapter 18 A Face-off19 Chapter 19 Unwanted Calls20 Chapter 20 The Local Treats21 Chapter 21 The Tough Challenge22 Chapter 22 The Timely Rescue23 Chapter 23 A Fling24 Chapter 24 The Family Tradition25 Chapter 25 The Playful Nickname26 Chapter 26 The New Project27 Chapter 27 The Business Party28 Chapter 28 The Flat Refusal29 Chapter 29 The Contract30 Chapter 30 Gabriella's Disappearance31 Chapter 31 The Morning-after Pill32 Chapter 32 The Revenge Plan33 Chapter 33 The Promotion34 Chapter 34 An Upset Aimee35 Chapter 35 The Chest Pain36 Chapter 36 The Slap37 Chapter 37 The Concession38 Chapter 38 A Cold39 Chapter 39 The Encounter40 Chapter 40 The Takeout41 Chapter 41 The Old Flame42 Chapter 42 The Cake43 Chapter 43 Aimee's Affair44 Chapter 44 The Hot Spring Bath45 Chapter 45 The Missing Photos46 Chapter 46 A Drunk Chelsey47 Chapter 47 A Box Of Contraceptive Pills48 Chapter 48 The Rose-shaped Diamond Brooch49 Chapter 49 The Bodyguards50 Chapter 50 The Kidnapping51 Chapter 51 The Relentless Pain52 Chapter 52 The Anonymous Package53 Chapter 53 A Furious Kaden54 Chapter 54 The Pinedas' Visit55 Chapter 55 Marco And Erica's Engagement56 Chapter 56 A Substitute57 Chapter 57 His First Love58 Chapter 58 Marco's Messages59 Chapter 59 Erica's Anger60 Chapter 60 The Chilly Evening61 Chapter 61 Juicy News62 Chapter 62 The Same Individual63 Chapter 63 Chelsey's Birthday64 Chapter 64 Nora's Photo65 Chapter 65 Sweet Home66 Chapter 66 The Trip67 Chapter 67 The Confrontation68 Chapter 68 Lyric's Call69 Chapter 69 The Airport Pickup70 Chapter 70 Nora's Return71 Chapter 71 The Scattered Hickeys72 Chapter 72 The Man's Name73 Chapter 73 The Silent Warning74 Chapter 74 The Lie75 Chapter 75 Pent-up Frustration76 Chapter 76 The Romantic Rival77 Chapter 77 The Investment78 Chapter 78 The Hairpin79 Chapter 79 The Smoking Pipe80 Chapter 80 The Gift-giving81 Chapter 81 The Spaghetti82 Chapter 82 Ismael's Arrival83 Chapter 83 The Honey Water84 Chapter 84 Trevor's Visit85 Chapter 85 The Guest List86 Chapter 86 The Toast87 Chapter 87 Frankie's88 Chapter 88 The Car Crash89 Chapter 89 Concussion90 Chapter 90 Trevor's Mansion91 Chapter 91 The Sleeping Arrangement92 Chapter 92 The Clothes In The Wardrobe93 Chapter 93 A Surprise Check94 Chapter 94 The Menu95 Chapter 95 The Romance Novel96 Chapter 96 Teenage Crush97 Chapter 97 James' Invitation98 Chapter 98 Gabriella's Excitement99 Chapter 99 The Suitcase100 Chapter 100 The Powell Family