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.

closer, his tone lazy and teasing. "You're the

up from her neck to the tips of

with the moonlight pouring through the tall windows, bathing the

back for days pressing against her chest. She'd wanted to let it go, but now,

you come

lingered on her, amused, lips curling up. "What's this—are you

barely above a whisper, but steady. "That

felt a sharp pang in

didn't know Deanna

night, when she'd

been sick these

Isadora hadn't expected that.

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

had just told her, without hesitation, trusting she'd keep his confidence. Isadora lowered her eyes, murmuring a soft

tone playful. "You're such a little grump. Looks

of the hospital, and Rowena was finally back

handling everything, Rowena felt a pang

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