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.”

got back,” Jackson retorted, giving him

awkward. He’d only been asking a question. He’d just gotten

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been found and brought back into the family.

Before anyone smile.

the waiter arrived with the dishes. “Enjoy,” he said

and fell silent. He looked around at the pastel-colored, whimsical decor. This

shifted his gaze to Perry across the table. He’d picked this place thinking it would be safe and cozy. He’d been expecting something

thick, spicy sauce.

all about the contrast,” Perry said, his eyes darting around nervously. “You know, the pinker the place, the

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

when he saw

set the chili con carne and other dishes on the table, and then stepped back. The thick, spicy

I’ll pass them to you,” Jackson said. He took off his suit jacket, rolled

had chili con carne before, but she remembered when her

Let’s put on aprons so we don’t get our clothes dirty,” Jackson

Zinnia murmured, lowering her

you ever have kids, you’ll be the world’s best dad,” Perry teased, picking up a steak and glancing at Jackson’s

table.

an amazing dad one day,” Yannis chimed

Jackson dote on Zinnia. She had a sweet, soft voice and

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