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

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

tall windows, bathing the bedroom

she'd been holding back for days pressing against her chest. She'd wanted to let it go,

you come home

lingered on her, amused, lips curling up.

drew a quiet breath, her voice barely above a whisper, but steady. "That

a sharp

didn't know Deanna had

about that rainy night, when she'd

moment, Victor replied quietly, "My father's been sick these past few

Isadora hadn't expected that.

under wraps-if word got out that the head of the nation's wealthiest family was unwell, it could shake

keep his confidence. Isadora lowered her

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

Blaine, was out of the

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

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