Chapter 95 Rhea's Pov I stared at her, momentarily confused. Handsome? Did she think I was a man?The woman flushed as if just realizing what she’d said, then let out the most unexpected sound, a laugh. Not a shy giggle, not an embarrassed chuckle, but a rich, melodious laugh that rang out through the boutique like wind chimes on a breezy day.“Oh my God.” She said, still clinging to my arm, “I can't believe I said that out loud.” Her laugh turned breathless, “But seriously, the way you caught me, it was like something straight out of a K-drama. I nearly swooned.”I blinked. Then I grinned, “Well, I’m glad I caught you before the carpet did. That would've been far less graceful.”She straightened up, brushing her sleek, honey-brown curls behind her ears. Now that I got a good look at her, she was stunning. Clear, glowing skin, lips curled in a mischievous smile, and fashion that screamed old money but with a playful twist, a lavender silk blouse tucked into wide-legged designer trou
Chapter 94 Rhea's Pov A few days later, as Ginny asked me to, I had returned a few of the furniture back into the house. Or… Rather than say I returned… More like a purchased a few ones that could break easily and weren't expensive, not even worth anything and placed them there. I watched as Kevin stood in front, his chest puffed out like he was on top of the world. I mostly sat inside the car, staring at his stupid self. Eventually, he came to me, a huge smile on his face. “From the beginning, you shouldn't have tried to make me look like a bad person to everyone. Isn't it a hassle taking things and bringing them back? If you were just angry with me, Rhea, you should have said it. You should apologise to my mother and sisters for acting the way you did. I'm sure if you kneel and beg, they'll forgive you and put everything behind them.” The way he spoke got on my nerves so badly that my fingers twitched. I wanted to slap him. Calm down, Rhea. Keep your cool. “You want m
Chapter 93 Rhea's Pov “A lot of things? Like what?” Alaric smirked and patted on the chair right next to him, his eyes glowing mischievously. I knew it! Ginny must have rushed over to tell him everything I said. He didn't look like he held it against me, he was just teasing, right? Though I was confused. Why wasn't he angry? With everything he had done for me, I was already prepared to face his anger, but he wasn't. Why? I clenched my fists and did as he asked, “You… You're not angry? Ginny didn't tell you what I said?” “Angry?” He repeated, “Truth to be told, when she showed me the recording, I was livid. But then I realised that you had a reason for saying those things and your plan also involves Kevin, doesn't it?” At the mention of Kevin's name, I frowned in disgust, “Yeah. Kevin has to come to the party, and there's no way he would come without me going with him.” “What exactly is your plan? Can you tell me so I'll understand it better?” I nodded and explained what
WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT Chapter 92 Alaric's Pov “Rhea…” I groaned, feeling the tip of my dick press against my pants, “Are you trying to kill me?” “I'm sorry. I'm really sorry!” She cried out from the kitchen, “But I can't let this burn! I've been cooking it for a while now!” She said, her voice filled with apology. I sighed and shook my head, “It's fine. I'll just… Take care of it. I'm going to shower.” “Okay!” I walked away with the tightest restraint I had ever mustered in both lives I had lived. Everything in me screamed to go back, to press her against the counter, to taste her again. Hell, even the sound of her cooking should’ve been mundane, but tonight, it felt criminally sensual. The way her damp hair clung to her cheeks, how the shirt had molded to every inch of her skin, the faint outline of her nipples through the thin, soaked fabric, she was a walking test of my limits.And I was failing. Fast.The moment I closed the bathroom door, I braced my hands against the
Chapter 91Rhea's Pov I turned slowly, biting the inside of my cheek to keep from grinning like a devil. His back was to me, head tilted as he drank from the bottle of water, his throat bobbing with each gulp. He looked flushed. Not from the heat, but from me. The thought alone made my entire body tingle.I stepped forward, as light as a breeze, until I was behind him. My fingers grazed his lower back through the thin material of his shirt, then danced lightly up along his spine.He choked.The water sputtered from the bottle, splashing straight forward and I gasped as the cold liquid hit me square on the chest.Right. On. The. Shirt.“Shit!” Alaric spun around, eyes wide with horror, “Rhea, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to… I just… Are you…”The cold had hit me like a slap, but the sensation was nothing compared to the heat rushing through my body when I saw the way his gaze dropped.The wet fabric clung to me now, transparent, molded to every dip and swell of my body. I could see the
Chapter 90 Rhea's Pov The second the door clicked behind me after I left the restaurant, guilt began to gnaw at me.I didn’t regret what I said to Ginny, no. She deserved to drag herself into whatever she's planning with her own hands. But pulling Alaric into it and making it sound like he was the villain, it didn’t sit right with me. Especially after I said he abused me. In the past life, nor in this life, he had never done anything like that to me. Ever! I was angry at myself for even daring to say those things. Not after everything he’s done for me lately. Not after the way he looked at me yesterday, quiet, gentle, like I was the only thing grounding him. I knew I needed to fix things. Or at least… try. Even if he didn't hear my words, I was sure Ginny was going to tell him. By the time I got home, the weight of my words still hung around my shoulders like a soaked coat. My chest felt tight. Alaric hadn’t done anything to deserve the things I implied. I sighed, dropping my key