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.

warmer, the light casting a cozy, romantic glow over

of restraint kicked in, and he finally put some space between them. Mirabella's cheeks were

felt his throat tighten. After a quick glance, he looked

voice still tinged with emotion. "Why don't you read for a bit? I

gave Mirabella another quick kiss on the lips before forcing himself to stand and swiftly leaving

closing brought Mirabella back to reality. She

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

up and wandered to the bookshelf, picking

him, her ears warming up at the memory of what had just happened. But when she shifted her gaze, she did it so naturally that any hint

the motto, 'If you're not embarrassed, then the awkwardness is on