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.

breeze soothing the tension he hadn’t even realized he was holding. The stress from days of

gently, noticing his

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initiated conversations. He’d only respond if something caught his interest, and if he was in a bad mood, he wouldn’t bother hiding it—he’d ignore

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

said softly,

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

I won’t have to worry. If something happens and I’m not home, or I don’t hear the doorbell, you won’t be locked

Yannis asked, noticing she’d gone quiet again, like a shy

28th,” Zinnia

passed. Yannis lowered his gaze, falling silent for a

at him, her gaze lingering. Up close, he was so

unreal.

like jade, and his features were so perfect it was as if they’d

long and dark, and his nose was high and straight, accented by a tiny mole that

rosy, like he didn’t need any help to look this good. His entire face was flawless, masterpiece

a

second person she’d seen who was so breathtakingly beautiful, both in appearance and

filled Zinnia with satisfaction. ‘Massaging him and getting to admire

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

showing no sign of embarrassment for

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

dare to stare at him like that and