Chapter 36

Chapter 36

As Nicolas spoke, his breath brushed lightly against Thea's neck, sending an unexpected tickle through her. She felt her face flush involuntarily, and her heart raced even faster. Steadying herself on Nicolas's arm, she asked softly, "Can you walk?"

Nicolas nodded, letting her help him up without protest.

When they reached the parking garage. Thea leaned over to buckle his seatbelt, feeling an odd sense of being a wife caring for her drunken husband.

After dropping him off at the hotel, Thea was about to leave when Darwin approached her hesitantly. "If Stefan finds out, well. I'm afraid-

Thea remained silent for a few moments, then sighed, "Alright, Ill stay for now. Can you get me a room next door?" Darwin's face brightened with relief. Thank you for staying

Later, Thea went out to buy hangover medicine. When she returned to Nicolas's room, she expected him to be asleep but found him sitting upright on the couch.

She thought he'd sobered up, but his gaze met hers, unfocused. My head hurts, he murmured, his voice rougher than usual from the alcohol. His usual composed, powerful demeanor had softened, revealing a rare vulnerability.

Thea's heart skipped a beat. She knelt in front of him, holding out the medicine and some water. "Here, take this."

Nicolas cooperated, but as she handed him the medicine, his lips accidentally brushed her fingers. They both froze for a split second.

Nicolas's gaze darkened, but he said nothing. He simply took the cup from her and drank the water in one go.. Thea could feel the heat rising in her cheeks, knowing her face must be red. Before she could fully process what was happening, Nicolas suddenly pulled her ont "Mr. Hendrix!" she gasped.

His large hands settled on her waist, pulling her closer to his chest.

blank. Instinctively, she placed her hands on his chest in an attempt to

clearly, but despite her efforts, she didn't find the intimate contact entirely unpleasant. Still, she couldn't help but wonder if he was

words were soft and almost tender. "I know it's

to respond, Looking down at him. she blurted out, "Mr. Hendrix, will you regret this

not seem fully here right now, but never

didn't know

she finally gathered the courage to ask, "Mr. Hendrix, what am I to

had been growing at her. Nicolas was a

was becoming harder not to feel something

in her mind, and

that maybe it was just a fleeting spark between them due to their close proximity. But

hold on her.

She slid off his lap, masking her disappointment. "Mr. Hendrix. you should

until Nicolas had fallen asleep before leaving the room. As

making sure Mr. Hendrix didn't need anything" Thea nodded and let out a bitter smile, her long lashes casting shadows on her face. "I understand. Don't

the room next

got him into trouble. He wondered if

usual the next morning. As she stood by the window, watching the sunlight pour in, the events of the previous night felt like something out of a

her room, she found out that Nicolas had

her that there was no rush with the Virtuex Group business. Thea

mind began to race. Did Nicolas leave in such a hurry

with several notifications. Normally, Thea paid little attention to

pianist Emmalie's secret romance - she met

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