Written Off as Trash, I Activated My Hidden Queen Mode novel Chapter 249

Chapter 249 The Auction Trap

He squeezed her cheek gently. “I’ll run the bath and wait for you.”

She nodded and answered the call.

“Boss, besides Yvonne, the other Corbin rivals are digging into you.”

“Let them.”

“I don’t think they’ll leave you alone.”

Tess was exasperated. It was pure trouble out of nowhere.

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Stella’s brow tightened, thinking over the day’s events. “Tess, look into Nadia Corbin for me. Try to get a sample of hers if you can.”

“Her? Who do you suspect she is?”

Tess was confused, then added, “Good guy or bad guy?”

Stella thought for a moment. “Undecided.”

“That’s tricky. Someone like her… I might not be able to get one politely.”

“Just do your best.”

Tess sighed. “I’ll try. Later!”

Stella hung up and headed for the bathroom. Before she could touch the door, a strong hand pulled her inside.

Warm water poured over her head, soaking her hair.

A fiery kiss heated the entire room in an instant.

She wrapped her pale arms around his neck and kissed him back fiercely. Elias lost himself completely.

The sound of running water and soft, breathless sighs tangled together in sweet, heated intimacy.

Late that night, Elias watched her peaceful sleeping face, his clear, slender fingers brushing her slightly flushed cheek. A soft, happy smile curved his lips.

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“Goodnight, my Stella.”

He pressed a loving kiss to her forehead, then pulled her close and held her as they slept.

Finished

The next morning, Stella left medicine for Sean and returned to the research institute.

Tess arrived at Shaw Group and called Frederick.

As soon as he heard she was downstairs, he ended the meeting immediately and rushed down, leaving the executives staring blankly at each other.

“Tess.” Frederick broke into a bright grin, his smile wide and boyish. “What brings you here?”

She tilted her chin up, a sunny smile on her face. “Missed you.”

Frederick’s heart skipped. His throat went dry. He took her hand and stepped into the elevator.

The four receptionists gaped in shock.

Their CEO never paid attention to women. And that grinning fool–was that really their boss?

aced him, a delicate finger lifting his chin. She stood on her toes and smirked. “Mr. Shaw,

blushing.”

ot.” He took a deep breath and spoke with a straight face.

Tess laughed. She leaned closer and whispered in his ear, “Then what if I ‘tear you apart‘ later?”

Frederick fell silent.

When the elevator doors opened, employees froze mid–step and backed away, stunned by the

scene.

Frederick pulled her quickly into his office.

Click.

The lock clicked, making Tess‘ heart skip.

“Tear me apart? Hmm?”

His voice was low, dangerous, and teasing. Tess quickly raised her hands in surrender. “I’m sorry.”

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“Sorry for what?”

“I’ll take my punishment.”

She kissed him quickly on the lips.

Frederick held the back of her head and kissed her deeply, only letting go long after.

“You’re being so good today, coming to me on your own?”

He was always the one chasing her. When had she ever initiated this?

“I need a favor, Mr. Shaw.”

Finished

She tugged his tie, pulled him to the sofa, and looped her arm through his. “Frederick, you do business with Nadia Corbin, right?”

“Yeah.”

“Can you set up a dinner with her?”

“What for?”

“I want her hair, or a toothbrush, or even a plate she’s eaten from.”

Frederick blinked. “A DNA test?”

Tess cupped his face and kissed him. “That’s my smart man.”

Frederick made a call.

Moments later, his assistant came in and said Nadia would attend a jewelry auction that afternoon.

“Let’s go to Vosshire.”

“Now?”

“Yep.”

Frederick took her to the top floor of Shaw Group, where a helicopter waited.

“Won’t this interrupt your work?”

“Spending time with my girl matters more.”

Tess tapped his chest lightly. “Who’s your girl?”

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Finished

“The one who missed me and kissed me. Who else?”

Tess glanced around awkwardly and muttered, “You’re so shameless.”

Frederick smiled indulgently and stepped aboard.

Tess napped on the flight, and by the time she woke, they had landed in Vosshire.

At the auction, Frederick and Tess sat right next to Nadia.

They exchanged a quick greeting and took their seats.

Tess quietly pulled out her phone and typed a text.

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