The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 338 One Apprentice Too Many

Chapter 338 One Apprentice Too Many

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Sloane could feel the hard rise and fall of his chest-and the searing heat pressing insistently against her

waist.

Lucas shut his eyes, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed; finally, he just leaned his forehead against her shoulder. “Don’t move. Just let me hold you for a while.” His voice was raw, almost broken.

Sloane’s cheeks burned. She stayed obediently in his arms, steadying her breath. The rain outside had begun to fade, making the silence indoors feel even heavier; the only sound left was the mingling rhythm of their heartbeats.

She blinked slowly, her fingertip idly tracing circles across his chest.

Lucas caught her wandering hand with a wry smile. “Don’t test my self-control.” He pressed a kiss to the top of her head. “I’m still a man.”

Hawthorne now had a flush at the corner of his eyes; the lingering desire

in and nipped lightly at his throat. “So even the ever-composed Mr. Hawthorne

groan, his arms tightening so suddenly it almost hurt. He lowered his gaze, a dangerous gleam flashing in his eyes. His voice

surrender, a

arms slowly relaxed, though something fleeting-disappointment, perhaps-crossed his eyes. Deep down, he had wanted her to continue

the jacket tighter around her shoulders and settled cross-legged

carpet, then poured a cup of

to scrutiny. Whoever’s behind her would know that; sending her back like this means it’s not as simple as it looks.” He

atmosphere from moments ago had already been replaced

Sloane wrapped her hands around the cup, drawing warmth

intelligence network, it makes no sense they couldn’t trace her for three years. And now she suddenly resurfaces, so brazenly…” Outside, the last drops of rain tapped softly

was released deliberately-a planted piece.” She took a sip of water. “Like the endgame in your study; sometimes sacrificing a piece

wrapping her cool hand in

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