The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 728

Citrine was about to protest, insisting she didn't need the help, but seeing how determined he was, she finally closed her eyes.

Once her eyes were shut, Sebastian pressed his fingers a bit more firmly against her temples.

The cool touch of his fingertips circled gently, easing away the tension that had been throbbing at her head. Slowly, the discomfort faded, replaced by a soothing calm.

She couldn't help but ask, "Sebastian, have you ever done this before? You're awfully good at it."

"Maybe I'm just naturally gifted," he replied. Sebastian paused briefly at her question, unable to hold back a soft laugh.

Citrine let the conversation drop, surrendering to the comforting sensation of his skillful hands.

Watching as the tension in her brow melted away, Sebastian couldn't help but smile to himself.

As he continued, drowsiness crept up on Citrine, and before she knew it, she had drifted off to sleep.

Once he realized she'd dozed off, Sebastian's hands stilled, though he remained in the same careful posture, not wanting to disturb her.

He found himself studying her peaceful features, emotions surging within him.

If Citrine had opened her eyes at that moment, she would have seen the fierce, unmistakable tenderness in Sebastian's gaze-so intense it could have burned

her.

brushed a stray strand of hair from her face with the gentlest touch. Whatever you want from me, Citrine, I'll

she'd entrusted to him, he allowed himself

later, the car pulled up at their destination, and Citrine stirred awake. The moment

chest, his arm curled behind her neck, half embracing her. Their closeness was

away, gently untangling herself from his arm

Their gazes met, and for a moment, awkwardness hung in the

was finally broken by the driver's voice from the front seat: "Ms. Chairman, Mr. Vesper, we've

throat and quickly composed herself, stepping out of the car ahead of

her retreating figure with an amused

keys to everyone. Each person grabbed their luggage and headed up to

the window, the vast blue sea stretched out as far as the

her suitcase and was about to

and pulled the door

smile.

bit, and they made me

one to spoil the fun. "Sure, count me in," she replied

she started to close the door, Carlotta added with a mischievous grin, "Oh, and everyone's

help but laugh. "Got

minutes later, she had freshened up and changed into the bikini

passage to get great photos