Chapter 65

Miranda scowled, her knee already poised to strike!

But Elian seemed ready for her. As soon as Miranda launched her attack, he'd sidestepped with ease. He looked down at her, slowly releasing his grip, a roguish and wicked grin spreading across his face. His damp hair was disheveled, sparking a multitude of thoughts.

"I don't always hold back like this, Miranda," Elian gazed at her, his deep voice carrying a hint of desire. "Don't test a man's physiological limits. You're a medical expert - surely you know that a man's nature is primal?"

Every time Miranda looked at him with those frank eyes, it made him want to devour her whole. Even though there was no hint of desire in those eyes, it was precisely this aloofness that captivated him.

He used to scoff at the idea that a woman could make a man lose all sense of reason. He didn't believe in heroes falling for beautiful women. And he never thought abstinence was a challenge.

Of course, no woman ever piqued his interest. Until Miranda stepped into his line of sight.

Everything changed. He realized a man could truly be beyond control.

Miranda's lips, red from their earlier kiss, twisted into an arc. "At least you're self-aware."

now had the

dodged each one. Suddenly,

forward, grabbing her waist.

to fall on Miranda, he used all his strength to

only to hear a

froze. "Young

Ashcroft dashed upstairs with

the floor and Miranda and

Ashcroft's face nearly

mouth hung open, wide enough to fit an apple. When she'd arrived, hadn't the bathroom only

was practically draped over Elian. When she lifted

in pain but quickly tried to explain as he spotted Mr. Ashcroft and the servant. "No, Grandpa, it's not what it looks

added, "The bathroom

turned away immediately. "Ah, I didn't see anything. Kids these days...

"Young master,

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