Chapter 496

Brian snapped back to reality and realized his arm was still wrapped around Claire's slender waist, holding her so close she was practically pressed against him.

Her waist was delicate, almost fragile, and she smelled faintly of shampoo and something clean and fresh-an addictive scent he couldn't quite place. He found himself reluctant to let go.

Just as he hesitated, a strong hand suddenly reached over and shoved him roughly aside. Claire was pulled away and into someone else's arms.

The man's voice was icy, sharp as winter air-utterly cold and devoid of warmth.

"What do you think you're doing with my fiancée?"

Brian's arms felt strangely empty, a wave of disappointment crashing over him. He turned to see who it was, and when he recognized the man, he froze.

The newcomer was none other than Sean Foster-the heir to the Foster family, the most powerful family in Northcrest City.

Brian didn't like him. He'd seen online that his idol, Claire, was engaged to this very man. Deep down, Brian knew he'd never be worthy of someone like Claire. To him, she was unattainable-like the moon in the sky, to be admired from afar but never touched.

No matter how impressive Sean Foster was, he was still just a businessman. What gave him the right to lay claim to Claire, a prodigy in the scientific world?

were only childhood friends. They hadn't seen each other in eight years. This whole

Claire so much as hinted at needing protection, Brian would gladly step in to defend

he saw instead was Claire's face lighting up in pure excitement

was already a trace of the calm,

her past life, Claire had suffered far too much. Sean had been her salvation, the brightest light in her darkest

somehow, he recognized her at a

Sean's eyes, replaced by a warmth so gentle

you're finally back,"

hair gently away from her brow, his touch lingering,

missed you all these

eyes

even more intense, emotion threatening to spill

back to Northcrest

tall figure barreled toward

it really you? My little Claire is finally home-thank God!" Orion Tempest was so overwhelmed he started

in the blink of an eye. He'd missed eight years of her life, and the loss hit him all

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