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Romina shook her head and pushed him away again.
Joaquin was about to say something else when a child’s voice called from downstairs, “Auntie Romina, we’re back!”
Romina straightened her dress and said calmly, “Lina’s back. You should go see her. Isn’t that why you came?”
“Romina.” Joaquin’s brows furrowed slightly, his gaze dark and unreadable. “Do you really not understand, or are you just pretending?”
Romina’s hands, resting at her sides, clenched involuntarily for a moment.
Of course she understood what he meant, but she just didn’t want to believe it.
“I really don’t understand.”
Romina’s tone was cold and her voice heavy.
Joaquin moved closer to her again, cupped her face with one hand, and leaned in to whisper in her ear, “Do you want me to help you with the divorce?”
In other words, he was running out of patience.
At that moment, Romina’s heart was in utter chaos.
What kind of man was Joaquin?
If he got involved, things would never remain peaceful.
She replied without hesitation, “No need, I can handle it myself. Thank you, Mr. Bowman.”
“Then do it soon. Don’t force me to step in.”
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Joaquin brushed a light kiss on her lips, then went downstairs.
Romina felt her legs go weak. For the first time, she felt a sense of resistance toward this
man.
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Had she really caught his attention for good?
But for what reason?
Was it just for her body?
Hearing the voices of Elliana and Joaquin talking downstairs, Romina felt even more unsettled. She went straight up to the third floor, locked her bedroom door, and decided to shut out the world and ignore everything.
He clearly had someone he liked, so why did he approach her in this way?
She was more confused than ever…
Romina didn’t even know when Joaquin had left. All she knew was that when Elliana came
to the third floor, it was already half an hour later.
up
“Click-”
She didn’t even bother to knock on the door and just barged right in.
Elliana looked at Romina with a grave expression. “Romina! Tell me the truth–are you and Joaquin really having a secret affair?”
Romina’s hand, holding the restoration tools, paused involuntarily.
It seemed she really couldn’t keep it hidden any longer.
Romina hesitated for a moment, then finally said, “We’re not together, but things are definitely… complicated right now.”
Elliana frowned slightly. “What do you mean?”
“We just haven’t made our relationship official yet…”
“Oh my god.” Elliana covered her mouth in shock. “Did you two hold hands, or did hug?”
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As soon as she finished speaking, Romina’s brows furrowed slightly.
She looked as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Seeing her reaction, Elliana suddenly understood something.
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She pressed on, asking, “Don’t tell me you two have already kissed?”
“It’s even more than that…”
Romina hadn’t even finished her sentence before Elliana interrupted her: “What? You two have already slept together?”
Romina quickly replied, “No, we haven’t.”
“Romina, don’t scare me! My heart is fragile.” Elliana looked at her in shock. “Even if nothing happened, your situation is still pretty ambiguous. How is this any different from dating? I was shocked when I saw him coming down from the second floor just now!” Romina turned her head and continued repairing the quartz, her expression growing darker. Suddenly, Elliana grabbed her hand and asked seriously, “Does Jericho know about this?” “If he found out, wouldn’t he make a huge scene?” Romina curled her lips into a cold smile. “Right now, you’re the only one who knows. I hope you can keep this a secret for us…” “Don’t worry, I won’t breathe a word of this to anyone, especially not in front of that jerk.‘ Romina nodded lightly, then gently pulled her hand out of Elliana’s grasp.
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“I’ve always said he has feelings for you. Even if he doesn’t particularly like you, at the very least, you’ve piqued his interest. The way he looks at you is different from how he looks at anyone else.”
Romina’s hand paused for a moment.
She looked up at Elliana, curiosity in her eyes. “Really? How is it different?”
“I can’t quite put it into words, but it’s just different.” Elliana’s smile grew. “All these years, I’ve never heard any rumors about Joaquin. Could it be that he’s never even been in a relationship?”
“Do you
think that’s possible?”
Romina curled her lips into a faint smile, then suddenly let out a cold laugh.
Who was Joaquin, after all?
He was the big boss of Straland, a man who could cover the sky with one hand.
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In terms of looks, figure, family background, or career, he was top–notch in every way.
How could a man like that possibly have no women around him?
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