Chapter 156:

When Arabella nudged Connor with her walking stick, he was lost in a daze, his eyes steadfastly fixed on Marissa, utterly captivated. Marissa had claimed she could outshine anyone even without makeup and fancy clothes. Connor wholeheartedly agreed; her allure seemed to radiate effortlessly, setting her apart even in the humblest attire

Typically, Connor saw Marissa in laid-back outfits and trousers. Yet today, she was in an opulent gown valued at thirty million dollars, presenting an entirely new spectacle of elegance. The dress enveloped Marissa perfectly, enhancing her natural grace as if she were a living masterpiece. The sight of her stirred a protective instinct in Connor, a desire to sequester her beauty for himself alone

Brought back to the moment by Arabella’s prompt, Connor opened the shoe box. He extracted a pair of sparkling, white diamond-encrusted high heels, approached Marissa, and gently said, “Please, take a seat.”

He was poised to assist her with the shoes. Marissa, surprised by his intention, hesitated. “Are you really going to help me with my shoes?” she asked, her voice laced with shyness. Without another word, Connor gently pressed on her shoulder, guiding her to the sofa next to him. He then knelt on one knee, cradled her foot in his hand, and carefully put on the shoe

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from her feet to her entire body. The vivid memories of Connor’s kiss and touch from the previous night washed over her, intensifying the heat. She was nearly overwhelmed by the sensation. Marissa’s cheeks flushed a deep red, mirroring the bloom of a flower, further intensifying

in disbelief. When did Mr. Connor Daniels become so humble? Connor, known for his typically cold and aloof demeanor, rarely displayed such

remained oblivious to others’ opinions, his attention fixed solely on Marissa. Her feet, delicate and perfectly proportioned, seemed to

securing the shoes on her feet, Connor meant to ask about her comfort but paused, noticing her flushed face and the unusual warmth radiating from

defensiveness in her tone. Connor chuckled gently, then continued to assist her with the

dollars. Of course, she felt comfortable. Yet, her curiosity was piqued by how perfectly the clothes and shoes he had chosen for her fit. A twinge of unease stirred within her as she pondered what he might have done while

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