The cold water splashed all over her face. Caught off guard, Eliana coughed and began to struggle with her hands and feet, trying to close the gap between her and the man.

"Stop moving!" Maurice remained vigilant and didn't soften his heart. He wouldn't let her near him no matter how hard she tried.

When Eliana last spent the night with him, she had been drugged and wasn't thinking straight. As soon as she got out of bed, she immediately turned against him, resigned from her job, and ran away. She was an irresponsible and impulsive woman. Maurice knew better than to let history repeat itself.

However, the fiery desire in Eliana's body could not be easily extinguished.

While struggling to regain her balance, she accidentally hit the showerhead, sending it crashing down to the floor. When she was about to stand up, she slipped and pulled Maurice down beside her.

Before Maurice could even react, Eliana's kiss quickly fell on his lips. It felt more like an aggressive bite than a sweet soft kiss.

However, it was more than enough to lower Maurice's defenses. His willpower to resist her advances was slipping away. The desire in Maurice's heart was ignited in an instant, and he couldn't help kissing her back. Suddenly, he was now the one in control.

The showerhead was still sprinkling, and the two of them kissing passionately were both soaking wet.

No. This can't go on further.?Maurice somehow managed to regain his senses in time and pushed Eliana away from him.

"Eliana, get ahold of yourself and sober up!" Maurice shouted coldly.

Hearing his angry voice, Eliana suddenly snapped out of her daze. Her round eyes were filled with tears, emotionally drained and confused.

"Hey, don't even think about crying! Don't you remember what happened the last time we were together? You kept pursuing me like this until I gave in. Then you immediately regretted it afterward. You even asked me to compensate you."

The bitter memory flashed in Eliana's mind. She suddenly felt sad, and tears welled up in her beautiful eyes.

"You know what's heartbreaking? My entire life had been so miserable up to this point! I know it's pointless to dwell on the past. But I can't seem to get rid of these bitter thoughts in my head."

Eliana kept sobbing while hugging Maurice tightly, desperate for comfort.

If that were true, then that meant he was the only man she had ever been with.?Savoring the thought of this, Maurice felt a little pleased. He was slightly amused to see that Eliana was so woeful about such a reason.

Maurice gently patted her on the back and comforted her, "Hey, don't cry."

He cradled her face in his hands and gently wiped away her tears.

Eliana was stunned by his sweet gesture and stared at him longingly with her big eyes.

Maurice felt a stirring sensation, and his desire rose unconsciously. He put his mouth beside her ear and whispered softly, "Do you really want this?"

"Yes, please," Eliana answered in a soft voice.

Alas! He had finally given in to temptation. The expression in Maurice's eyes flickered dangerously in the light. He looked intense, like a hunter about to capture his prey.

Picking up the drenched Eliana with his muscular arms, Maurice carried her out of the bathroom. He then helped her change into dry clothes.

On the dark blue bed sheet, the enchanting woman lay in great anticipation. The handsome and well-built man sat beside her, creating a very tender scene.

Maurice breathed more heavily as things started to heat up. He whispered in her ear, "Don't be afraid. Leave everything to me."

Then he pulled her close, and they shared a deep embrace. The quilt moved as the two bodies shifted together.

While Eliana was closing her eyes in satisfaction, one thing came to her mind unexpectedly. It now occurred to her that Preston and Maurice were not the same person — at least not in how they made her feel.

In between moments, Maurice noticed that Eliana was preoccupied with her thoughts. He was slightly annoyed that she was distracted, so he suddenly became more intense. Eliana immediately snapped back to reality.

"Don't take your mind off me," he murmured.

The very next day, Eliana woke up with soreness all over her body.

When she opened her eyes, she saw the handsome face of Preston. Her mind went blank in an instant. How she wished it was just an illusion!

Eliana turned around in a hurry and tried to recall what had happened the night before.

All of a sudden, memories of her most recent encounter flooded her mind. She remembered how she had clung to Preston and how she cried at his side, seeking comfort.

Who would have thought I would be with Preston after everything that happened?

What have I done?

"Good morning," Preston's hoarse voice came from behind. It seemed they had some unfinished business to settle.