Chapter 98
Claire’s sudden closeness made Vincent’s breath catch in his throat. He froze, instinctively wanting to step back, but found himself unable to move even an inch away.!
Their proximity was almost intimate; he could distinctly smell the faint scent of her soap–a sweet, clean fragrance that lingered at the tip of his nose, stiming something deep within him.
He could even see the fine, soft hairs on her face, illuminated by the dim light, casting a gentle halo around her. Her delicate feature appeared even more enchanting under the influence of the medicine.
His Adam’s apple bobbed unconsciously as his large hand, as if guided by some unseen force, wrapped around Clare’s slender wais The softness of her touch sent a tremor through his heart.
His voice was hoarse, with a barely noticeable tremor “Claire, what’s wrong?”
At this moment, Claire’s cheeks were flushed a fiery red, and even her lips were a seductive shade of crimson, making her look like a rose on the verge of blooming, exuding an irresistible allure that could easily stir the deepest desires within anyone.
Unaware of how captivating she looked, Claire felt a burning heat within her, like a wildfire. Instinct drove her to move closer to Vincent, seeking that hint of cool relief.
Her breath was rapid and uneven, brushing against Vincent’s neck with a searing warmth that threatened to shatter his composure. He tightened his grip around her waist, pulling her firmly into his embrace.
The scent of him was like a key, instantly unlocking a flood of memories.!!
There was a time when this scent had accompanied countless warm moments, but later, it became a blade that repeatedly stabbed at her heart.!!
The familiarity brought a moment of clarity to Claire’s mind. With great effort, she forced her heavy eyelids open, only to find Vincent’s handsome face mere inches away–the eyebrows, the contours, all the past love and hatred surged back in an instant.
Claire suddenly pushed him away, raising her hand to slap him hard across the face. “Stay away from me!”
The
glaring disdain and anger in her eyes cut through Vincent’s heart, leaving him pale as a sheet.
He opened his mouth to explain, but his throat felt blocked, unable to produce a single sound.
Claire turned and staggered towards the elevator, her steps unsteady but resolute.
Her figure disappeared behind the closing elevator doors, leaving Vincent standing there, stunned, with his hand still hovering near his stinging cheek, eyes filled with desolation.!
As the elevator descended rapidly, Claire leaned against the wall, gasping for air. The effects of the medicine surged even stronger, and her vision grew increasingly blurred.
Once out of the elevator, she moved on autopilot through the hotel’s bustling lobby, the noise around her muffled as if behind a thick barrier.
Outside the hotel, the world seemed shrouded in a mist, with blurred lights dancing in her vision !!
The ground seemed to whirl beneath her feet, and she stumbled forward, colliding into a firm chest.
The impact sent her reeling backward, instinctively grabbing the man’s collar to steady herself, pulling him down with her His cold eyes reflected surprise.X
“Boss, I’ve finalized the Eastborough land deal..
Liam approached his boss’s car with a file in hand, a look of triumph on his face, only to witness his usually composed and aloof boss pinning a young woman against the car’s hood in a rather compromising situation.
His words stuck in his throat, and he stood there, utterly dumbfounded
