Chapter 226

Natalie remained still, watching Brian skillfully pull a sock over her foot, her voice soft as she asked, “Aren’t you supposed to be on a business trip?”

“I put it off,” Brian replied carelessly.

Natalie glanced at him, a subtle ripple in her gaze. Brian staying put meant she couldn’t make any moves of her own.

“Do you want me to leave?” Brian adjusted the sock and met her eyes.

Natalie didn’t want him to leave. Being there, just the two of them, without any disturbances, was quite a joy.

“No, I don’t,” she replied quietly.

Something stirred in Brian’s chest. He leaned down and softly nipped at her still–swollen lower lip, tasting the lingering sweetness. “Still got the taste of apple pie on your lips. Didn’t you wipe your mouth after eating?”

If she wanted him to stay with her, he’d stay. No billion–dollar deal was worth more than this

moment.

Brian leaned in for another kiss, Natalie suddenly asked, “Do you

“Who told you there was something between Gracia and

me?”

mouth curled slightly.

sent that kind of video, yet Brian denied any relationship. Who would believe

broke his rules, and it was with Natalie that night.

been holding back, waiting for Natalie to grow up, come of age, and understand. what it meant to love someone. He’d carefully guarded his feelings, afraid to scare

after Natalie’s coming–of–age, the company hit a snag, and with everyone on

his would have been Natalie’s. Audrey was too impatient

as Natalie had been gone, yet

him.

Natalie’s eyes, narrowing slightly with a glimmer of anger.

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Chapter 226

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