Chapter 299

"An arrangement?"

Mila, still dizzy from the alcohol, echoed his words without thinking.

Her cheeks were flushed-a side effect of her low tolerance-and when she

raised her head, her eyes were dewy and unfocused, her gaze drifting up to meet Lysander's.

Something darkened in Lysander's eyes. His Adam's apple bobbed as he

swallowed, voice turning even lower, rougher.

He spoke slowly. "Yes. I've been thinking... If what you need is stability, I can give you that. But not as boyfriend and girlfriend."

Mila froze, not quite following.

He continued, his tone lazy, almost careless. "I know you're struggling with money. I can support you two thousand a month, on call whenever I want. But you can't tell anyone about us. When it's over, I'll give you a bonus. You won't lose out. Satisfied?"

As if he already expected her agreement, Lysander didn't wait for her reply. He leaned in, impatient now, and crushed his mouth to hers.

His breath was scorching.

big hands wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her against his chest. The kiss was clumsy and urgent, rough enough to feel like he wanted to devour her

Mila started to shake.

recoiled, shoving at Lysander's chest with all her strength. She beat her fists against him, eyes wide and brimming with tears, disbelief written all

She finally broke free.

she felt a burning pain

"You-!"

humiliation rising inside her. She could hardly

What did he

jaw. Lysander pressed a hand to the reddening spot, frowning, and his next words came out sharp and

enough? Three

him, speechless, Lysander's patience snapped. His voice dropped, icy and impatient. "Six thousand. But that's my final offer.

thousand. That was the price he was willing to pay

sure

at her like she was

split second, shame overwhelmed

Smack!

Tears glimmering in her eyes, she

You make me

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