Chapter 146 The Price of Provocation
[Barrett]
After several successful laps, I suggested trying something different. "Hold onto my shoulders," I instructed, turning my back to her. "I'll swim, and you can practice just the kicking."
She wrapped her arms around my shoulders, her body close against my back as I swam, pulling her throu...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1 Trading Freedom for Family
2. Chapter 2 Forced Nude Photos
3. Chapter 3 Into the Lion's Den
4. Chapter 4 First Day in Hell
5. Chapter 5 Trading My Future
6. Chapter 6 Unexpected Rescues
7. Chapter 7 The Reluctant Knight
8. Chapter 8 Don't Send Me Back
9. Chapter 9 The Convenient Fiancée
10. Chapter 10 In His Arms
11. Chapter 11 Lost at Sea
12. Chapter 12 Raw Confrontation
13. Chapter 13 No Longer Begging for Love
14. Chapter 14 Breaking Chains
15. Chapter 15 Finding My Way
16. Chapter 16 The World Falls Apart
17. Chapter 17 When He Learned The Truth
18. Chapter 18 From One Night to Forever
19. Chapter 19 A Home of Luxury
20. Chapter 20 A Room of Her Own
21. Chapter 21 Childhood Ghosts
22. Chapter 22 First Taste of Security
23. Chapter 23 The Look on Her Face
24. Chapter 24 Double the Love
25. Chapter 25 The Presidential Project
26. Chapter 26 The Missed Date
27. Chapter 27 The Silent Treatment
28. Chapter 28 Unspoken Worries
29. Chapter 29 Cold Shoulders
30. Chapter 30 The Weight of Being Missed
31. Chapter 31 Messing with the Wrong Couple
32. Chapter 32 Shopping Showdown
33. Chapter 33 The President's Appraisal
34. Chapter 34 Face to Face with Power
35. Chapter 35 Tears of Joy
36. Chapter 36 Counting Down
37. Chapter 37 Whispers in the Morning Light
38. Chapter 38 Slut-Shaming in Scrubs
39. Chapter 39 "Purely Professional"
40. Chapter 40 Tyler's Crush
41. Chapter 41 Toxic Nephew
42. Chapter 42 Friends Against Power
43. Chapter 43 Having Someone in My Corner
44. Chapter 44 Suspension
45. Chapter 45 Speaking in Tongues
46. Chapter 46 Old Enemies
47. Chapter 47 Revenge Backfired
48. Chapter 48 Standing By Me
49. Chapter 49 Defending My Name
50. Chapter 50 Burning Beneath My Skin
51. Chapter 51 Surviving the Thompson Table
52. Chapter 52 Trial by Dinner Party
53. Chaoter 53 Moonlit Confessions
54. Chapter 54 The Iron CEO
55. Chapter 55 Standing Against Slander
56. Chapter 56 Campus Gossips
57. Chapter 57 Dismantling a Bully
58. Chapter 58 Karma Comes Collecting
59. Chapter 59 The Slap
60. Chapter 60 The Muscular Chef
61. Chapter 61 Intimate Lessons
62. Chapter 62 Blood is Thicker than Water
63. Chapter 63 Family Wounds That Never Healed
64. Chapter 64 Sneaking Out
65. Chapter 65 Nurse Costume
66. Chapter 66 Halloween Masks
67. Chapter 67 A Night to Remember
68. Chapter 68 Red Lace
69. Chapter 69 My Drowsy Little Kitten
70. Chapter 70 Breakfast Disasters
71. Chapter 71 Secrets in a Music Box
72. Chapter 72 Attic Secrets
73. Chapter 73 Chosen Family
74. Chapter 74 Market Nights
75. Chapter 75 Cloud Nine
76. Chapter 76 Infiltrating Kent's Manor
77. Chapter 77 Mountain Hot Springs
78. Chapter 78 A Billionaire's Wife Among Us
79. Chapter 79 The Perfect Little Robbery
80. Chapter 80 The Conspiracy
81. Chapter 81 Barrett's Trap
82. Chapter 82 Hector's Desperation
83. Chapter 83 Snowfall
84. Chapter 84 Snow Angels
85. Chapter 85 Immunity and Injustice
86. Chapter 86 Shadow of the Father
87. Chapter 87 Barrett's Vow
88. Chapter 88 Retail Therapy
89. Chapter 89 A Party Tease
90. Chapter 90 Pink and Blue
91. Chapter 91 Bringing Mom Home
92. Chapter 92 Glass and Grit
93. Chapter 93 Italian Affairs
94. Chapter 94 First Day as Boss
95. Chapter 95 The CEO's Secret Fear
96. Chapter 96 The Forgotten Birthday
97. Chapter 97 His Real Home
98. Chapter 98 The Biggest Ring
99. Chapter 99 Flirt with My Husband
100. Chapter 100 Stroller Wars
101. Chapter 101 Talking Back to Thompson Sr.
102. Chapter 102 Confronting Demons
103. Chapter 103 Brave Girl
104. Chapter 104 The Practicing Father
105. Chapter 105 Tyler's Bar Opening
106. Chapter 106 Blood on the Dance Floor
107. Chapter 107 Self-Made Tragedy
108. Chapter 108 The Fallen Princess
109. Chapter 109 Delivery
110. Chapter 110 Queen of Junk Food
111. Chapter 110 Queens and Captives
112. Chapter 112 Stolen Moments
113. Chapter 113 Twin Cuddles
114. Chapter 114 Marking My Place
115. Chapter 113 The Queen and the Captive
116. Chapter 116 Blood on Campus
117. Chapter 117 Together in Public
118. Chapter 118 Diamonds for Sera
119. Chapter 119 The Bracelet's Message
120. Chapter 120 Social Media Storms
121. Chapter 121 Exposing Isabella's Fake
122. Chapter 122 Watch Me Rise
123. Chapter 123 Desperate Visit
124. Chapter 124 The Concert Trap is Set
125. Chapter 125 Kiss Cam
126. Chapter 126 Breaking Stereotypes
127. Chapter 127 Pervert Meets His Match
128. Chapter 128 Sera's Bullying Past
129. Chapter 129 Reputation Under Fire
130. Chapter 130 Digital Witch Hunt
131. Chapter 131 Irreplaceable
132. Chapter 132 Standing up
133. Chapter 133 Proof of Innocence
134. Chapter 134 Closure in the Rain
135. Chapter 135 Fever's Confession
136. Chapter 136 Apology
137. Chapter 137 A Family Photo
138. Chapter 138 Barbecue Therapy
139. Chapter 139 The CEO's Wife
140. Chapter 139 Barrett's Declaration of Love
141. Chapter 141 Secret Affections
142. Chapter 142 Promise Beneath the Stars
143. Chapter 143 Sip and See
144. Chapter 144 Rejected Traditions
145. Chapter 145 Deep Water Kiss
146. Chapter 146 The Price of Provocation
147. Chapter 147 Swimsuit Photos
148. Chapter 147 Bad Cat
149. Chapter 148 Wager
150. Chapter 149 Double Gambit
151. Chapter 150 The Incomplete Design
152. Chapter 151 The Price of Defamation
153. Chapter 153 Saving the World
154. Chapter 154 The Rescue Team
155. Chapter 155 Chessboards
156. Chapter 156 Into the Ruins
157. Chapter 157 Designs for Disaster
158. Chapter 158 She's Only Here Because of Thompson
159. Chapter 159 Watching Her Shine
160. Chapter 160 Strong Enough
161. Chapter 160 Two Lions
162. Chapter 162 Courage Under Falling Skies
163. Chapter 163 Aftershock Terror
164. Chapter 164 Our Angel
165. Chapter 165 Secrets and Neglect
166. Chapter 166 Under the Table
167. Chapter 167 The Swing
168. Chapter 168 Horse Racing
169. Chapter 169 The Gift Horse
170. Chapter 170 Sera Angel
171. Chapter 170 Love Letter
172. Chapter 172 Tennis Klutz
173. Chapter 173 Creepy Ronan
174. Chapter 174 Imitation Games
175. Chapter 175 The Drug Bill Sabotage
176. Chapter 176 My Princess
177. Chapter 177 Bargaining Chip
178. Chapter 178 The Escape Gambit
179. Chapter 179 Reunion in Chaos
180. Chapter 180 Throne Takeover
181. Chapter 181 Graduation
182. Chapter 182 Aurora Promises
183. Chapter 183 Wedding
184. Chapter 184 Full Circle
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