Chapter 236

Victor's thumb moved slowly, tracing from Isadora's cheek to her lips, lingering in a teasing, intimate caress.

Isadora's lashes fluttered; she instinctively pressed her lips together and, without meaning to, caught his fingertip gently between her teeth.

They both froze, startled by the sudden spark between them.

A sultry tension thickened the air, and the room seemed to grow warmer with every passing moment.

After a pause, Victor's eyes darkened. His Adam's apple bobbed as he

swallowed, and his voice, rough with desire and a hint of helplessness, broke the silence. "Well, look what you've done you've gotten me all worked up."

"Pervert!" Isadora shot back, scandalized.

Victor arched a brow, utterly unapologetic. "Hey, it's your fault for tempting me."

"I didn't do anything," Isadora retorted, exasperated.

lazy and teasing. "You're the

her lip, a flush creeping up from her neck to the tips

with the moonlight pouring through the tall windows, bathing the bedroom in

against her chest.

come home the

lingered on her, amused, lips curling up. "What's this—are you upset I didn't stay with

drew a quiet breath, her voice barely above a whisper, but steady. "That night, when it was

sharp

know Deanna had

about that rainy night, when she'd needed him and

"My father's been sick these past few days. I had

Isadora hadn't expected that.

the head of the nation's wealthiest family was unwell, it

trusting she'd keep his confidence. Isadora lowered her eyes, murmuring a soft

softened, his tone playful. "You're such a little grump. Looks like

out of the hospital, and Rowena

Isadora darting around the office handling everything, Rowena felt a pang of

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