Trapped in the boss's embrace (by Katrina A) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Can You Control Yourself?

The other three in the elevator were stunned.

Violet quickly pulled Beatrice back.

Gordon and Killian averted their eyes, acting like they hadn’t seen a thing.

Beatrice bowed her head, rubbing her forehead with her hand, her face burning.

Thankfully, the elevator reached the 13th floor.

She was so glad she lived there instead of the 23rd or 33rd–she couldn’t imagine facing them again otherwise.

Then, Violet said a quick goodbye and hustled Beatrice out, her heels clicking fast on the floor.

The elevator doors closed slowly.

Killian and Gordon exchanged a look, sneaking a glance at Damian.

He still looked cool and detached, like nothing had happened- except for the slight blush on his face.

spill it! What’s really up with you and your boss?”

s soon as they stepped inside, Violet interrogated her.

eatrice was still in shock from touching her boss’s thigh. “Get me a eart attack pill.”

Don’t dodge the question!”

eatrice was at a loss for words.

o, she laid it all out–how she met Damian and ended up as his ecretary, giving Violet the whole saga from start to finish.

t wasn’t like she was keeping secrets. The divorce drama just took ver, and every time they talked, that was the focus. Everything else ot sidelined.

After hearing it all, Violet was amazed. “Wow, so many oincidences… Is fate playing matchmaker?”

Beatrice was speechless.

‘First, he’s not into me. Second, I don’t need a soulmate. Lastly, it’s strictly professional. He needed a secretary, and I needed to break away from Desmond’s circle. Being Chief Secretary at NobleQuest helps me rebuild my career, and that’s it.”

Violet teased, “With such a handsome guy around, can you really keep it professional?”

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She didn’t want her friend to give up on love completely, but it was clear Beatrice wasn’t going to fall for anyone easily again.

“Do you really think Damian would let me get away with anything?

“Killian said even the woman Damian loved tried to hug him after being apart for ages, and he almost threw her out of the

car.

“If I ever think about crossing a line, he might just fire me,” Beatrice said, totally serious.

Violet was a bit surprised but tried to reassure her. “Don’t be so down. Didn’t you just touch his thigh? And he didn’t do anything about it. Trust in your charm a bit.”

Beatrice’s face turned red at the memory.

“I didn’t touch his thigh! You pushed me! If I hadn’t caught myself, my face would’ve ended up in his…”

She couldn’t even finish, too embarrassed.

Violet burst into laughter, collapsing onto the couch.

Beatrice just rolled her

eyes.

Once the laughter faded, Violet realized Beatrice and Damian really had nothing going on.

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After all, Beatrice had spent eight years with Desmond.

Even though that love turned to hate, and she decisively divorced him, erasing him from her heart wouldn’t be easy.

With Violet’s help, Beatrice took a bath.

During her hospital stay, the nurses could only give her sponge baths to keep the wounds dry.

Now it was day five, and while the surface wounds had closed up, she still couldn’t move around much.

When Violet heard what happened, she was seriously worried.

“Are you cursed or something this year?” she muttered. “Once you’re better, we’re going to church. You need all the divine protection you can get.”

By evening, Beatrice was on the balcony watching the sunset.

Violet had gone out to buy groceries at a nearby supermarket.

Suddenly, Beatrice’s phone rang. It was an unfamiliar Cloudia number.

She frowned.

She had thought he wouldn’t bother her for at least two days. Yet, it had only been three hours…

Without hesitation, she hung up and blocked the numb.

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At the hospital, Desmond handed his phone to Roland.

“How’s the apartment thing going?”

“It’s done,” Roland said. “Mrs. Belmont’s on the 13th floor. There was a place open on the 20th. Ownership’s already transferred. You can move in anytime.”

“Good.”

Desmond gave him a pat on the shoulder.

He’d ordered this the day he left for Shauzhark.

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No way was he letting her and Damian live under the same roof.

Yet, convincing her to come back wouldn’t be

e easy either.

For now, the smartest move was getting a place there himself.

Winning Beatrice back wasn’t gonna happen overnight.

He’d just have to play the long game, even if her cold shoulder drove him insane.

Just then, a soft sobbing sound came from the hospital room.

Desmond walked in.

Madeline’s cheeks were swollen, her lips bruised, and her filled with tears–she looked utterly pitiful.

eyes

Chapter 48 Can You Control Yourself? “Desmond…” She reached out, calling his name softly.

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“The doctor said you’re fine. You can be discharged soon,” Desmond said, keeping his distance from the bed, his tone cold.

Still, it was clear his hostility had eased. He no longer treated her like a deadly snake.

Madeline felt a flicker of hope.

She held out her hand. “Desmond, can I hug you one last time?” she added softly. “I don’t mean anything by it. It just hurts thinking I’ll only be your sister now.”

Tears welled up again.

She knew most men couldn’t resist this kind of act.

Desmond’s heart softened. He hesitated but eventually stepped forward.

The moment he got close, Madeline lunged at him like a snake, wrapping her arms around his neck and locking her legs around his waist.

“Madeline!”

Desmond growled in anger, trying to pry her off.

Yet, she clung to him lighter, breathing heavily against his ear, whispering seductively, “Don’t push me away. I miss you so

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