Chapter 266

Rupert's breath lingered in the air as his words hung between them, warming Sylvia's cheeks.

Feeling a bit flustered, she turned her head away.

He knew everything, of course he did.

Sylvia cautiously shifted a step to the side, hoping to escape his breath, but as soon as she did, an arm appeared in front of her.

She had no choice but to stand still. The elevator would reach her floor soon, anyway.

But Rupert seemed to sense her thoughts, leaning in closer, his warm breath cascading over her face.

She could feel it, hot and insistent, just below her nose.

Her breathing quickened, her body responding to the heat of his proximity, a fine sheen of sweat forming on her back.

Lost in thought for a moment, she felt his hand gently brushing aside the strands of her hair, cradling her face.

"Hmm?" Rupert's voice was low, questioning.

"I... I..."

Sylvia stumbled over her words, unsure what to say.

"You said I'd slipped the room key, didn't you think something would happen?"

Sylvia's eyes widened in shock. He even knew about the room key!

His voice was calm, yet she felt an intense pressure, her breath coming in short gasps.

were half-closed, a teasing light in them as

"No..."

it, but he tilted his

arrived at their

she was saved and tried

effortlessly lifting her, turning, and closing the elevator

"You!"

she was no match for Rupert's intentions, like a lamb

around his waist, embarrassed and frustrated, as she playfully hit his

even flinch, his gaze only growing

playful struggle,

reached the rooftop, andet

m n breeze greeted

them

as the doors opened.

wind carried the scent of flowers. Sylvia shivered slightly, catching sight of the rooftop garden's vibrant blossoms. She paused, slightly dazed, as Rupert set her down and led her into the garden. The sunken seating area made

"Yeah."

tried to keep a straight face, settling

some time to let things

enough, a waiter arrived with a small fondue set

the coffee brewed, Rupert poured

to clear your head. There's no

asked, surprised. Rupert paused, giving her

"I could taste it."

outside she felt hot enough to shed

gulped down a mouthful of

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