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    It was like being in an oven, heat sting from every direction, frying Noelle’s brain. Through the


    haze, she thought she saw someone. A cool touch on her cheek, a moment of relief, made her


    grumble in protest. Blinking hard, the figure looming over her took her by surprise. She felt like she


    was floating on a cloud, then suddenly, she was free–falling.


    Snapping back to reality, Noelle’s eyes flew open to an unfamiliar face. “Who are you?” she


    croaked, shocked at the sound of her own voice. She shoved the guy away and bolted from the


    bed. “What did you do to me?”


    The man ran his fingers along his jawline, his gaze sharp and calcting. “Are you just ying


    dumb, or do you really have no clue?”


    Noelle’s legs gave out. She stumbled into the coffee table before copsing to the floor. The man


    watched her with a hint of amusement, his eyebrow arching slightly as he said with a smirk, “Your


    folks told me you were still a virgin when they gave you to me.”


    “What did you just say?” Noelle’s mind was foggy, her thoughts focused on the confrontation she


    had just had in the study. Her father’s stern voice was still ringing in her ears, as were her mother’s


    words. Was this guy they were talking about? The one who had poured a fortune into their lives?


    Noelle’s face, paled, particrly when she caught the sneer on the man’s face.


    She nced around, realizing she was in a Shaw family room. Was it true? Did her parents really


    hand her over to some stranger during her Grandpa’s birthday bash?


    The man reached out to tilt her chin up, Noelle pped his hand away with all the strength she


    could muster. “Don’t touch me. Back off.”


    A shadow flickered in the man’s eyes at her rejection, and he did note any closer. Instead, he


    watched as Noelle struggled weakly, clicking his tongue in mock pity. “Quite the show, isn’t it? I


    wonder what your parents are up to right now. Or how about your gorgeous sister and her fiance?”


    Noelle felt a wave of heat followed by a chill. She knew this feeling too well. She had been drugged


    before, but that was by a stranger. This time, her own parents were to me. She bit down on her


    lip so hard it started to bleed. It helped her focus. “What do you want? Whatever it is, just say the


    word, and I’ll get it done.”


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    Noelle’s fists were balled up so tight that her nails were practically buried in her palms, but she did


    not. even feel the pain.


    The man cocked an eyebrow, clearly amused. “What can you offer me? What on earth could I,


    Simon York, not already have in this world?”


    Simon York?


    A shadow passed over Noelle’s eyes. She had not expected him to be Simon, the notorious Master


    York who was said to wee anyone’s advances, regardless of gender.


    With a bitter chuckle, Noelle raised her head to meet Simon’s eyes. Just then, a knock came from


    the door, followed by Winter’s voice, “Noelle, are you there? Grandpa’s been looking everywhere


    for you. He sent me to find you. Noelle?”


    Noelle fought to keep herposure, her hands clenching her thighs so hard she could feel her


    muscles strain. She refused to let the drugs take over. Facing Simon, she forced a smile. “Are you


    and Winter


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    working together? Did you really have to go this far?”


    Simon squinted, amused by her usation, and gave her a small, enigmatic smile. “What’s your


    guess?”


    “You…”


    “Noelle, are you okay in there? Are you sick? I’m going to get help. Please, can you open the door?”


    Winter’s persistent knocking and voice,ced with worry, felt like needles to Noelle’s heart. She


    stared at the door, feeling a wave of despair.


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