Chapter 191

Howard stretched out his warm hand, gently pinching her chin with his fingertips, meeting her clear gaze as he declared, “Just an insignificant woman.”

He knew all too well what she was about to ask. So, he’d give her on answer.

Tim sorry. Mr. Chadwick, Gwendolyn stammered, biting her lower lip, regretting her prying into what felt like forbidden territory. Howard slid his hand to her cheek, his fingers trailing down her porcelain neck. “I like it when you ask,” he murmured

Gwendolyn’s heart was a cacophony of unspeakable feelings

Suddenly, he leaned in, his lips capturing hers in a kiss.

She closed her eyes, surrendering to the moment. The faint scent of his cologne mingled with the charged air. She felt dizzy, almost intoxicated by their closeness

Her hands reached up, instinctively wapping around his neck.

“Dr. Gwen, is your lipstick poisoned?” he teased in a low murmur

Their breaths intertwined, hot and urgent. His eyes, dark and gleaming, seemed to bewitch her very soul.

Her face flushed a deep crimson. “No, it’s not,” she managed to reply, recalling the ingredients list.

“Then make sure to wear it more often,” he said in a tone that sent ripples through her heart.

Gwendolyn felt lightheaded, relishing his fondness for her lipstick. In a barely audible whisper, she agreed, “Okay”

soon pulled up in front of

arrival, bustled into the kitchen and brought two bowls of warm, sweet pudding to their

must be hungry after a long evening

you. Marina, Gwendolyn replied with a smile as Howard nonchalantly removed his

before stepping out

the sound of a door locking

stood abruptly and tried the door.

Was it locked?

in called out.

“Marina?” she

response. Manna was long gone.

Marina has locked us in, Gwendolyn informed

Howard replied, unfazed.

“So, tonight.

tonight,” he said, looking at her intently. “She did

wants you unused.”

to force an opportunity

her lips, resigned

before,” he said, casually undoing his tie. “Maybe it’s time to

“Huh?”

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