Chapter 274

Isadora still hadn't managed to put on her nightgown.

She'd just spent another two passionate hours tangled up with the man beside her.

Right at the very end, just as sleep was about to claim her, she heard his lazy, deep voice rumble in her ear:

"I was on my best behavior in Europe, you know that?"

"Can you feel it?"

"I saved it all for you."

Isadora closed her eyes and promised herself she'd never wrongly accuse him again.

After the last five hours, she was certain this damn man really hadn't fooled around.

Because he'd given everything-absolutely everything-to her.

*

The next morning, when Isadora finally dragged herself out of bed, every muscle in her body ached, as though she'd been taken apart and put back together again.

She shot a fierce glare at the culprit still sprawled on the bed. After all, they'd both been up all night, but he looked as fresh and energetic as ever-like he'd just stepped out for a brisk morning run.

Victor stood at the full-length mirror, calmly knotting his tie. He lifted his gaze, refined and unhurried, to where Isadora sat dazed and kneeling on the bed.

Those mesmerizing, mischievous eyes of his glinted with amusement.

irritatingly smug smile. She

long time deliberating in the walk-in closet before settling on a fitted white lace turtleneck and a pair of jeans. The

she was dressed, she snuck another glance at Victor from the corner

wild longing in your eyes when you look at me, will

She rolled her eyes.

As if!

tie, and tailored suit pants that hugged his long legs. Clearly, he had a meeting

for a moment, then said, "You've got a mark on your neck. Want me to cover

raised an eyebrow. "I'm not bothered. Why

"Fine. Suit yourself."

at least she wouldn't be the one

voice drifted after her: "If anyone asks, I'll just have to say the woman at home is a little jealous, so she left her

room, grabbing a bandage from the first aid kit, and hurrying back. Without a word, she

she was done, she looked him straight in the eye, dead serious. "It's

if

stared at

*

than summer's harsh glare, casting a gentle glow across

sleek black Ferrari

the passenger seat. When she realized Victor was driving straight towards Seafarer Designs, she spoke up: "I'm going back to work at The Vaughan

moment, leisurely changed direction. His long

decide to return to The

eyes ahead, her answer simple and direct: "I left Seafarer Designs and rejoined The Vaughan

a noncommittal hum. "When did

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