Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

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Yannis exhaled slowly, trying to calm the flutter in his chest. ‘No, no, what happened last time was just a fluke. It’s just that Zinnia looked so bewildered. It wasn’t funny or embarrassing. Accidents happen. I’ve already forgotten about it.’

After repeating it to himself a few times, he managed a half-smile. “Hey, Zinnia. Fancy meeting you again.”

Zinnia glanced up and stared at him across from her. She pursed her lips, unsure what to say. He had a certain charm about him, almost teasing. His voice had a playful lilt at the end.

It reminded her of her neighbor’s dog back in Tareston. Every time she visited, the dog would wag its tail and brush against her legs, making her want to scratch its chin.

Yannis’s tone was like that-playful and insistent, as if he were nudging her, making her want to respond.

He was undeniably good-looking. His face was sharply defined and strikingly attractive. His dark eyebrows were light and airy, and his tall, straight nose had a tiny, barely noticeable red mole on it, adding a touch of allure.

His eyes were amber-colored, and under the ceiling light, they seemed to shimmer with an inner glow. They were mesmerizing. Zinnia felt like putting his eyes in a box to keep them safe, like a precious treasure.

Yannis felt a strange sense of unease as Zinnia stared at him calmly and silently. Unlike other girls who might blush or look away, she met his gaze with a clear and pure look, free from shyness, obsession, or greed.

She wasn’t ogling him; her expression was sincere and tranquil, making her gaze completely unobjectionable.

Perry and Jackson exchanged puzzled looks,

“Do you two know each other?” Jackson asked, glancing at Zinnia. She’d never mentioned knowing Yannis.

“I don’t know him,” Zinnia said, shaking her head. “I just saw him at the mall last time I was there,

“We ran into each other before,” Yannis said, “but I had no idea she was your cousin. Actually, I never knew you even had a real cousin.”

just got back,” Jackson retorted, giving him

bit awkward. He’d only been asking a question.

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been around when Zinnia had been found and brought back into the family. He really hadn’t been in the

Before anyone smile.

with the dishes. “Enjoy,” he said with

the bowl of chili con carne in front of him and fell silent. He looked around at the pastel-colored, whimsical decor. This place

to Perry across the table. He’d picked this place thinking it would be safe and cozy. He’d been expecting something sweet or at

they got was chili con carne, with a thick, spicy sauce. Just looking at it made Jackson’s throat

Perry said, his eyes darting around nervously. “You know, the pinker the place, the spicier

at the thick sauce with bright, excited eyes. It smelled amazing. If she added some

to suggest moving to a different table when he

the chili con carne and other dishes on the table, and then stepped

pass them to you,” Jackson said. He took

remembered when her old friend Fiona made it at home.

on aprons so we don’t get our clothes dirty,” Jackson said, helping her tie on an

Jackson,” Zinnia murmured, lowering her

kids, you’ll be the world’s best dad,” Perry teased,

table.

totally going to be an amazing dad

on Zinnia. She had a sweet, soft voice and was

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