The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 1276

Mirabella blinked, not quite processing what was happening when suddenly, the man's face was just inches from hers, his warm breath brushing her cheek. In the next instant, he firmly cupped her head and kissed her deeply.

Their breaths intertwined, soft and lingering. Mirabella's eyelashes fluttered slightly, a blush creeping onto her pale cheeks. She tried to step back instinctively, but stumbled over the armchair behind her, falling backward.

James quickly tightened his grip around her waist, easing her fall while gently laying her onto the armchair. He nestled his head in the crook of her neck, whispering with a teasing tone, "Didn't know you were into this."

Mirabella was momentarily speechless.

James had a deep, knowing gaze. He chuckled softly, kissing her earlobe, then ran his hands down her arms, finally clasping her hands, lightly tickling her palms before holding them firmly.

Mirabella shivered slightly, trying to tell James to get up, but a series of soft kisses along her neck wiped away any coherent thoughts.

felt warmer, the light casting a cozy, romantic glow over them, making the atmosphere intimate

passed before James's remaining sense of restraint kicked in, and he finally put some space between them. Mirabella's

throat tighten. After a quick glance, he looked down, gently straightening Mirabella's

done, he helped her sit up, clearing his throat softly, his voice still tinged with emotion. "Why don't

the lips before

brought Mirabella back to reality. She touched her face, feeling the heat

women shouldn't be alone together; it's hard to keep things

up and wandered to the bookshelf, picking a book

at the memory of what had

motto, 'If you're not