Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 286

Yannis let out a shallow breath, but it did little to ease the tension in his chest.

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His pupils dilated and contracted, emotions surging as a soft touch landed on the top of his head. His body instinctively tightened, his hands at his sides slowly curling into fists, and his breathing grew heavier, uneven and strained.

His lips pressed into a firm line as he fought the urge to flip over and push her away. His eyes darkened, the resistance within him growing stronger with every passing moment.

“Why don’t you try closing your eyes?” Zinnia’s soft, steady voice drifted into his ears, accompanied by the gentle pressure of her hand on his head.

The sharp edge of his resistance dulled slightly, the storm within him easing as his pupils gradually lightened

in color.

Yannis’s gaze shifted slightly. Beside him, Zinnia extended her pale arm, her slender fingers threading through his soft black hair.

Her eyes, clear and bright like polished glass, were filled with earnestness. They were nothing like the bloodthirsty gazes of those people–clean, pure, and utterly untainted. It was the kind of purity that made one want to shield it from the world.

His thoughts swirled in chaos–flashes of those bloodthirsty eyes, then hers, so overly pure it was almost unreal. And amidst it all, her voice, soft and sweet, lingered in his mind.

Yannis shut his eyes, his fists clenching tightly as if trying to hold himself together.

“Are you close with my brother?” Zinnia asked.

“Yeah, we’ve known each other for years,” Yannis replied.

“Our families have been connected for a long time, so we all grew up knowing each other. But I skipped a grade and ended up in his high school class. Later, we both majored in finance in college, and our friendship deepened.”

“You’re really good at cooking. Your future wife’s going to be lucky,” Zinnia remarked with a grin.

Yannis chuckled softly. “I’m in no rush to get married. But if you like my cooking, I don’t mind making it for you again next time.” The quiet atmosphere was starting to feel stifling, and talking seemed to ease the tension.

a gentle breeze soothing the tension he hadn’t even realized he was holding. The stress from days of sleeplessness gradually melted

gently, noticing his

door code is 8613–just come up if you need anything. Tomorrow, I’ll add your fingerprint to the lock

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who rarely initiated conversations. He’d only respond if something caught his interest, and if he was in

to her, she wouldn’t talk to him either. It wasn’t that she was being

need…” Zinnia said softly, her tone calm and

worked late and even stayed overnight at the office. This time, they just happened to cross paths when he came

If something happens and I’m not home, or I don’t hear the doorbell, you won’t be locked out,” Yannis explained. Zinnia stayed silent, not

birthday, Zinnia?” Yannis asked, noticing she’d gone quiet again, like a

28th,” Zinnia answered

passed. Yannis lowered his gaze, falling silent

room grew quiet. Zinnia glanced at him, her gaze lingering.

unreal.

as if they’d been sculpted by a master artist- flawless

and his nose was high

any help to look this good. His entire face was flawless, masterpiece of both bone structure and

a

he was the second person she’d seen who was so breathtakingly beautiful, both

Yannis up close filled Zinnia with satisfaction. ‘Massaging him and getting to admire this view?

good–looking?” Yannis asked, his gaze lifting to meet hers at some

earnestly, showing no sign of

aren’t described as gorgeous. That’s not a word people use for guys,” Yannis said

him like that and seriously