The CEO's Midnight Remedy novel Chapter 318

Chapter 318

“Not at all, Jeremy replied, unfazed by my sharp tone. “Just concerned as your assistant. How about I take you out this afternoon for some fresh air? Mostly to talk project details–don’t refuse me. You look like you could use a break from that chair, and I promise to drive carefully.”

By late afternoon, the financial reports had blurred before my eyes. The pain medication had worn off, and every small movement sent waves of discomfort through my shoulder. The engagement announcement had dominated industry news all day, each headline a fresh reminder of my complicated situation with Devon.

Jeremy hovered protectively as we headed toward the parking lot. “We can discuss the new project in the car. I was thinking about incorporating those blockchain elements you mentioned. He reached to open the door for me, careful not to touch my injured side.

Before I could respond, a sleek black Bentley glided silently into the parking area. Devon emerged, tall and imposing in a gray suit that caught the fading sunlight. His eyes narrowed slightly at the sight of my sling, but he completely ignored Jeremy’s presence, moving directly to me. His hand found the small of my back with practiced familiarity.

I’m taking you somewhere,” he said, not a request but a statement of fact.

Jeremy stood awkwardly to the side, clearly unsure how to proceed. “Aria, we were going to discuss+

‘She’ll call you tomorrow.” Devon’s tone brooked no argument as he guided me toward the waiting car.

‘Devon, I had plans, I protested quietly, even as I allowed myself to be led away, acutely aware of Jeremy watching us. Each step sent small jolts of pain through my shoulder.

Devon’s grip tightened slightly at my waist, careful to avoid my injured side. “Plans change.”

As the car door closed behind us, I turned to face Devon fully, wincing slightly at the movement. “I saw the news today. Congratulations on your engagement to Mandy Stevens.”

Devon let out a soft laugh, his eyes never leaving mine. “You’re jealous of someone who doesn’t matter. Haven’t you constantly by my side.”

I blinked in surprise at his directness.

“We’re the same, you and I,” he continued, his voice lower. “Both trapped in family complications that we didn’t choose.”

You’re the only one who’s

I studied his face, considering his words. The sudden engagement announcement to Mandy truly didn’t seem like Devon’s style. He always calculated his

moves carefully, controlled every aspect of his life. This hasty public announcement felt orchestrated by someone else.

My mind drifted back to when I’d met his mother, Eleanor Kane. The way she’d looked at Devon–not as a son, but as an asset to be leveraged. She was always pushing him toward suitable matches from other powerful families, yet I’d rarely heard her express genuine concern for his well–being or happiness.

‘Your mother arranged it,” I said, the realization dawning on me. It wasn’t a question.

Something dangerous flashed in his eyes as they moved from my face to my sling “Is that what this is about? You’ve been avoiding me.” His hand reached up, fingers ghosting over the edge of my sling. “How bad is it?”

“I’m not avoiding you, I lied, heart pounding. “I just had work scheduled with Jeremy. And it’s fine–just aggravated from last night.”

Devon’s hand moved to my knee, a possessive gesture that sent warmth spiraling through me despite my determination to remain detached. “Jeremy Pierce

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can wait. You’re mine tonight. His other hand carefully adjusted my sling, the gentleness at mulds with his commanding tone.

I looked away, out the tinted windows at the passing city lights, trying to ignore how easily Devon claimed my time, my attention–my body. How easily 1 let him, even when I was in pain. The red marks on my wrist seemed to burn, a reminder of my weakness for this man who supposedly belonged to someone

else.

‘Where are we going? 1 finally asked, voice steadier than I felt.

‘An auction. There’s something I want you to see. His eyes lingered on my injured shoulder. “You’ll be comfortable. I’ve arranged everything

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