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When Alexander Reed, a successful yet serious-minded CEO, temporarily moves into a cramped apartment, he never anticipates sharing the space with Nora Williams, a free-spirited artist. Despite their vastly different lifestyles, they are compelled to coexist. Misunderstandings and disagreements abound, but amidst the chaos, an unexpected attraction begins to blossom, challenging both to see beyond their differences.

The CEO's Unexpected Roommate

As Nora's voice quavered with emotion, the words flowing out of her in a steady stream, she began to tell Alex the story of how she got raped

"It was a Friday night," she began, her eyes misting over. "We were at a party, me and my friends. We were laughing and talking, having a good time."

She paused, swallowing hard. "Then, I met Eric. He was older, a junior I think. He was charming, good-looking. And he seemed interested in me."

"We talked, we laughed," Nora continued, her voice trembling. "He bought me a few drinks and before I knew it, we were pretty tipsy. We were having a good time, just talking and flirting."

She took a deep breath, her eyes welling up with tears. "I'll never forget what happened next. He said he wanted to show me something in his room, and I went with him."

Nora's voice was barely above a whisper now. "He locked the door behind us, and…"

Old wounds