Kieran pulled Lila into his arms and sat on the couch with her on his lap.

"Stop messing around, I'm being serious," she said.

He could catch the faint jasmine scent on her without lowering his head. He calmly answered her question, "She's been conditioned for so many years not to love Faith. That mindset is ingrained in her. A fleeting moment of clarity isn't enough to change her heart."

Lila felt ticklish as his breath brushed against her neck, so she leaned away slightly. After thinking over his words, she sighed. "Then forget it. I can tell Ms. Moore is trying hard to break free from her family. If Mrs. Moore did hand over the shares, it might shake her resolve and cause her even more pain."

Kieran chuckled, admiration shining in his eyes. "Sometimes, it's best to cut ties cleanly."

His warm breath landed just behind her ear.

"Enough, let's eat first," she said.

She slapped his wandering hand and straightened her clothes before getting up to sit across him.

Kieran laughed, his gaze burning with something intense, but he still obediently accepted the food she handed him.

After dinner, Lila saw that it was still early and figured she should head to Taylor's place to study. But just as she was about to leave, Kieran grabbed her wrist.

"What time did you arrange to meet Mr. Foster?" Kieran asked.

"3:00 pm." Lila hummed.

1:00 pm, and the drive from Morgan Group to

ask what was

Lila wrapped her arms around

his office, gently placing her

enough time," she

against his chest, Kieran swallowed, and a chuckle escaped his

thinking?" His fingers twirled

up and met

wanted you to take a short rest.

she kicked off her shoes, rolled under the

child throwing a

rest. Good night, Mr. Morgan," she mumbled into the

chuckle, she yanked the

was about to tell him off, she suddenly felt the bed

I hold Mrs. Morgan

so

feeling Kieran had done this to her many times before. She didn't say anything else, enjoying the quiet, peaceful moment

she drifted off to sleep, she promised to

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