The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 544

Chapter 544 Chapter 544

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Maeve's heart skipped a beat, and her eyes burned with the sting of unshed tears. "Nobody is fighting with you! You were the one who said all that nonsense. You slept with another woman and still have the nerve to say you want to try things with

mne...

Byron's voice was hoarse as he replied, "It's my fault. I allowed them to take advantage." He stopped short of saying what had been on his mind, he had thought the woman that night was her

That felt like an insult to Macve.

"Also, you might have misunderstood me," Byron added.

Maeve stared at him, her eyes reddened with confusion. "What misunderstanding?"

Byron's voice dropped, tinged with a hint of mockery, as he tilted his head, his lips brushing near her ear. He spoke each word slowly, deliberately. "If I didn't care about you, do you think I'd go to all that effort to lick you like I do?" Lick...

The word "lick" hit the air between them, thickening the tension.

Maeve's face flushed crimson, her ears burning as she nearly stumbled backward, but Byron caught her in his arms.

Her pulse raced as she felt the warmth from the sink below her, wishing she could escape the moment.

"Maeve," Byron whispered, his voice a low murmur. "You're the only one who makes me do this, serve you like I do." He tilted his head, studying her trembling lashes as he continued, "You think I don't like you enough? Emust not have worked hard enough to make you believe otherwise."

"Shut up!" Maeve snapped, pressing her palm over his mouth. Her breath came in shallow gasps, and her face burned with a mix of embarrassment and anger. "I didn't ask you to lick me!"

Byron shifted, pulling back slightly, his brow arched in a challenge. "I want to. Is that a problem?"

Maeve could feel her thoughts unravel.

Her instinct was to leave, to block him out of her life for good.

How did their conversation, meant to be serious, suddenly turn into this?

Maeve frowned, her cheeks flushed. "That doesn't prove anything. It just means you're more into... that kind of thing. Otherwise, you wouldn't..." Her words trailed off, doubt creeping into her gaze. "Did you sleep with Molly because you were drugged?"

narrowed, his expression unreadable. "You don't believe

first, but the more she thought, the more the edges

in her, his eyes darkening slightly as he dropped his

gqne."

I'll prove it to you," he added

do you prove

Instead, he stepped forward, effortlessly lifting her from the sink and taking her hand as they walked

toward the door.

bathroom next door creaked

Marve was caught completely off guard when Byron

to take her

table, bowing slightly. "Sir I've got what you wanted. The effects are strong, so please be

go." Byron said,

glancing at him. "He just...

"Yes, and?"

"Are you... the mysterious owner of Starlight Pub?" She wondered, "The same owner Bonnie had mentioned, the one whose mere profile was enough to send hearts racing? It's him?" Byron nodded slightly. "Yes, I own this bar. I opened it while in university and hired

'University... Maeve pondered.

helping him through his early days of starting the business. This must be what

in her chest, she eyed the bag on the table. "What's

"Aphrodisiac," Byron replied calmly.

you need something like that?" Maeve asked,

arms, his

caught off guard by Byron's kiss. Her mind went blank, a swirl of questions, and by the time she

of her hands, his voice a husky whisper. "Do you feel it now?" Maeve couldn't deny it, the electric heat

body betraying her as she tried to pull

"Byron!" she gasped.

and he immediately reacts. Is

face with one hand, making her meet his gaze, his dark eyes deep like an endless ocean. "Don't

on a

echoed, still in

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