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Clayton couldn\u2019t quite believe his ears. \u201cWhat? Can you register for one without a verification code?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rowan let out an awkward laugh and replied, \u201cSome small sites are like that. There are low barriers to entry. My mom once registered me on one because she was worried about my marriage. Just tweak the settings to block the unknown calls and messages. It\u2019ll quiet down after a while.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut you\u2019re already married, so how would-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stopped mid\u2013sentence, looked up, and met Clayton\u2019s frosty gaze. Understanding dawned instantly as he blurted, \u201cWas it Mrs. Hale?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton pinched the bridge of his nose and said with a clenched jaw, \u201cWho else would have the nerve to do such a thing?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShould I block the calls?\u201d Rowan asked, doing his best to suppress a laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton shot him an unamused look. \u201cWhat do you think?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rowan hurriedly looked down and tapped away to adjust the settings. Unfortunately, by a slip of his hand, he accidentally opened a voice message.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI can pole\u2013dance, Clayton. Want to come take a look?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rowan froze and stood still in fear.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGet out and fix it. If you can\u2019t handle this, forget about this month\u2019s bonus,\u201d Clayton snapped, his patience at its limit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rowan was glad to be granted permission to leave. Clutching the phone, he bolted. In his heart, he berated himself for making two consecutive mistakes earlier. At this rate, he was in serious danger of being dismissed from his job.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That evening, when Clayton got home and reached the second floor, he noticed the door to the screening room was slightly ajar. A faint glow leaked out through the small crack.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pushed the door open. On the TV screen, the male and female leads were having a hysterical argument.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna, meanwhile, was asleep on the couch. Her breathing was slow and even. One strap of her dress had slipped down her arm, revealing a stretch of fair, smooth skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton was amused at how she was able to sleep through all that noise. She sure was a sound sleeper.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So, he walked over and switched off the TV. The moment the screen went black, Sienna stirred immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She blinked groggily and asked, \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Getting straight to the point, Clayton asked, \u201cWas it you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna sat up lazily, playing dumb. \u201cWhat?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou used my phone number to register for an account on a matchmaking site,\u201d he said with certainty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna didn\u2019t deny it and just shrugged nonchalantly. \u201cIt could\u2019ve been one of your enemies.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton braced one hand on the back of the couch beside her, boxing her in. \u201cSo, you\u2019re the enemy, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was me. So what?\u201d Sienna met his gaze head\u2013on, so unabashed that it bordered on provocation. \u201cI wanted to see if it worked, so I tried your number first. That lady promoting the website made it sound so attractive. Even I was tempted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNow that you\u2019ve tried it, tell me how it was. Were the candidates of good quality?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clayton narrowed his eyes at her. \u201cAre you planning to go on blind dates? We\u2019re not even divorced yet, and you\u2019re so eagerly\u00a0<\/p>\n
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looking for your next spouse already?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna smiled and responded airily, \u201cI\u2019m just preparing in advance. What if I\u2019m not desirable after the divorce and can\u2019t find someone right away? Men and women fare differently after divorce, you know?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not a rich and handsome guy like you. Women come flocking to you the moment you wave at them. I have to plan for myself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, though. In the month before the divorce, I\u2019ll still keep up appearances for you. But after that, I\u2019m definitely dating a dozen men. Then, I\u2019ll pick the best-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before she could finish, Clayton suddenly lowered his head and sealed her lips. The kiss came fast and fierce, and it carried a hint of punishment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna instinctively resisted, but Clayton clasped the back of her head and deepened it. She fell back against the couch with her palms pressed to his chest as she shoved hard. She even pounded his shoulder with her fists, but he didn\u2019t budge.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His kiss was forceful and domineering, and it nearly stole all her breath. After ravaging her for two full minutes, he bit her lip hard before finally pulling away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re getting more and more out of line lately,\u201d Clayton said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wincing, Sienna wiped her mouth with the back of her hand and scooted back quickly. \u201cAre you a dog or something? Why\u2019d you bite me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYour mouth was asking for it.\u201d Clayton stared at her unblinkingly, his gaze growing darker by the second.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sienna was wearing a pale green silk slip dress that night. Under the dim light, she was practically glowing, as the fabric contrasted nicely with her skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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