Unfortunately, Clyde waspletely out of it.


    He kept lighting me up like a firecracker and yelling my name over and over.


    Realizing he was under the influence, I slowly closed my eyes, thinking maybe letting go just this once wouldn''t hurt.


    The next morning, I woke up to an intense heat, finding myself enveloped in Clyde''s hug.


    Blinking my eyes open, I saw his face and instinctively pulled at my pajama top.


    Thankfully, I had the sense to change into a long-sleeved top and pants before losing consciousnesspletely. He mustn''t have noticed anything.


    Sure enough, when Clyde woke up, he affectionately nuzzled my face.


    "Honey, I almost lost itst night," he murmured.


    I turned away, not wanting to deal with him.


    He almost lost it, but I felt like I had truly lost something. His antics had nearly done me in.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    Seeing my irritation, he didn''t get mad but instead nted a firm kiss on my face before getting up to make breakfast.


    After freshening up, I found him juggling work calls and frying pans.


    Clyde''s cooking skills were leagues above mine, thanks to his grandma''s teachings.


    In no time, breakfast was served, and he looked at me with those puppy-dog eyes.


    "You had a rough night. Eat up. Just look at you, all skin and bones. For my sake, you need to eat more."


    Remembering the events of the night before, I blushed and looked down.


    Sometimes, it''s true what they say about not being swayed by a pretty face. I should''ve locked him in the bathroomst night.


    But after what happened, it seemed to have brought us closer somehow.


    Clyde was all smiles these days, especially at work, making frequent visits to my office.


    People began to whisper that the queen had regained the king''s favor.


    But I couldn''t shake off the worry, especially about the scars he might remember from that night.


    He had kissed them, apologizing over and over.


    Thankfully, he was drugged.


    And when it came to business, Clyde no longer opposed partnering with Vinson.


    "Aspire World outshines thepetition in every aspect, they were my top pick from the start."


    He boldly imed during the meeting, while I avoided his gaze.


    He also announced a partnership with the Crawford family, and Lisa looked at him with adoration.


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    dfamily doesn''t have the et


    necessary qualifications for the project."


    "But since you''re here, I won''t let you leave empty-handed."


    Clyde cleverly chose some minor


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    After all,pared to Laird, Lisa was an open book, possibly a source of valuable information.


    We had discussed this strategy early on, and Lisa was visibly moved at the meeting.


    "Clyde, I knew you wouldn''t let me down."


    "Don''t worry, the Crawford family will follow your lead. I''m all ears."


    After the meeting, Clyde pulled me into a secluded stairwell.


    “Babe, you see her? Always trying to seduce me. I''m terrified.”


    “What if she''s a siren out to drain my life force? You''ve got to protect me.”


    He hugged me tightly, and I resigned myself to his embrace.


    It seemed our rtionship had softened, and he was back to his college days of asionally acting spoiled.


    Just as he was about to steal a kiss, Jade appeared from the lower floor, and we all froze.


    Jade cleared her throat awkwardly.


    “I, uh, I''m taking the stairs for exercise... and, uh, temporary blindness, yeah..."