Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 835

Lizetta's nose collided with a solid and broad chest, sending a sharp pain through her sinuses. Reflexively, she blinked and sniffed, ready to apologize, but then she recognized the familiar, pleasant scent of cedar and musk. She realized she knew Remington all too well.

After fourteen or fifteen years of companionship, his essence was ingrained in her, identifiable by scent alone even after time apart.

What Lizetta didn't know was that Remington felt much the same way. His initial reaction was to push away the reckless figure crashing into him. However, the moment his large hand touched her petite, rounded shoulders, a familiar sense of connection stopped him. Without even looking, he knew it was the girl he'd been longing for.

smile crossed his usually aloof face as he asked, "Liz? Is today some kind of special day that you've decided to crash into me like this?" Normally,

collectively holding their breath in shock. What was happening? Had their notoriously standoffish CEO been possessed? Especially the security guards who had been instructed to escort Lizetta out; they were ready to step forward and confess their negligence to the CEO

more captivating. "Um, let go." Remington didn't release her. Instead, he gently caressed her reddened nose with

awkwardness of being pushed into him, Lizetta was at a loss. Cedric, following behind Remington, hadn't anticipated such a dramatic scene unfolding in mere seconds. Noticing that everyone, though trying not to stare openly, was indeed

CEO was seamless for Remington, but Cedric worried about the staff's ability to handle such displays. Lizetta, regaining her composure and aware of their surroundings, gently pushed Remington away, touching her

guards by the elevator felt as if the world was ending, their shock evident even though Cedric had spoken softly. But being