LOGINAfter what felt like an eternity, the car rolled to a silent stop.
The driver's voice rumbled low through the partition."Mr. Knight, we've arrived."The arm coiled tight around my waist finally slackened.Alexander slowly sat up straight, pinching the bridge of his nose. The haze of alcohol in his eyes seemed to clear slightly, or maybe just dig deeper.He didn't look at me. He just opened the door and stepped out.I followed.The evening air hit my face, cEthan Knight only had time to glance over Clara Hayes' shoulder, catching sight of Alexander Knight kneeling half in front of the sofa, his tall back completely shielding me from view."How is she?!"Ethan tried to push his way inside, his voice tight with tension.Clara reacted instantly, blocking him with her arm like a nimble human barrier."Brother's taking care of her wound right now! Don't get in the way!"No exes allowed.We’d already pulled apart on the sofa.Ethan was blocked outside the door, able to catch only a glimpse of my pale profile through the gap."Did she hurt her bones? Let me in!"Ethan shoved Clara aside and burst into the lounge.His eyes were sunken and bloodshot, his jaw stubbled and gaunt. He looked utterly drained of vitality.When his gaze locked on me, though, his eyes blazed with unbridled panic and anxiety.His heart clenched, searing pain and anger surging through him.He instinct
My smile froze on my lips, Clara’s chattering fading into the background."That man is not right."I slammed my coffee cup down on the nearest surface."Huh?"Clara followed my line of sight, craning her neck to look."He's just a mover..."I turned around and patted her on the shoulder, my tone sharp and no-nonsense."Alright, you've had your fun and heard all the gossip. It's time to get to work.""The exhibits will be arriving any minute now. Slack off any longer, and watch out—your brother’ll dock your pay.""I'm going over there.""Pfft! Corporate lackey!"Clara stuck her tongue out at my retreating back.But then she seemed to remember something, and cupped her hands around her mouth, calling out to me in a low voice."Lisa! Go get him! My office romance fantasy is counting on you!"I quickened my pace.My heart hammered against my ribs, yet my mind was eerily calm.The prey had r
The two walked side by side into the quiet lobby.It was late, the front desk was unmanned, and the hall was completely deserted.The numbers on the elevator panel jumped slowly.My stomach was warm, but my heart was sent into a fluster by the blunt threats in the car earlier—hot and chaotic."Tomorrow when the exhibits arrive, I'll be there in person," Alexander Knight said, turning his head to fix his dark gaze on my face."Um," I replied, my eyes lingering on his thin lips, so close I could almost feel his breath.That suppressed sense of unwillingness, mixed with the subtle pleasure of being cared for, and my fascination with the feral nature hidden beneath his dignified, ascetic exterior, suddenly surged up.Why was he always the one teasing me and controlling the pace?I suddenly turned to him, lifting my hand without warning to firmly grasp the end of his Windsor-knotted tie.The grip wasn't tight, but it held an unyielding p
I stared at the familiar figure downstairs, a faint, fluttery feeling stirring in my heart.Three minutes?Was he treating me like a soldier on an emergency deployment?I glanced down at my camisole nightgown and slippers, then headed out.The elevator descended, and so did my mood.As soon as I stepped out of the building, a gust of cold wind hit me, and I saw the figure standing by the car.I ran to him, my breath coming in short gasps.Alexander Knight watched me run over with my hair down and slippers on, no makeup on my face.He crushed out his cigarette, his deep gaze sweeping over me.My loose hair, my plain face, the delicate curves beneath my thin camisole.And those unusually fair feet in slippers."You..."I didn't finish my sentence before Alexander pulled open the car door, tilting his chin inside."Get in."As soon as I sat down, Alexander got in from the other side.After we were in the car, th
Alexander Knight pushed the driver's seat back with one hand, and I sank into the soft leather upholstery."Alexander, you..."Before I could finish, his scorching body pressed down on mine.He tore off his gold-rimmed glasses and tossed them onto the dashboard.One hand locked around the back of my neck, the other pinning my resisting wrists, fingers interlaced tightly.His searing lips crushed down on mine, hard and possessive.He pried open my lips, kissing me deeply and fiercely—his nose brushing my cheek, his breath hot and ragged, filled with pent-up longing that surged forward without restraint.My mouth was flooded with his scent.I struggled for only a moment before looping my arms around his neck, responding eagerly, my fingertips digging into the hair at the nape of his neck.We were like two beasts tangled in a narrow cave, our lips and teeth clashing.After what felt like an eternity, Alexander pulled back slightly
A lingering gloom hung over the White Mansion.Since the scandal at Nebula Hotel and the ten million ransom, the White family had been severely weakened. Chloe White stayed home all day, her former arrogance gone.Winnie Carter’s visit felt like an unwelcome intrusion."Chloe, it’s so nice of you to come see me," Chloe forced a weak smile.Winnie sipped her black tea."Sister, are you feeling better? You still look pale.""Same old," Chloe avoided eye contact, unwilling to say more.Winnie set down her cup and sighed softly."Speaking of which, New York has been quite lively lately.""That 'Breaking Cocoon' art exhibition by Knight Group is getting massive hype."Chloe looked uninterested."Oh? Knight Group’s projects are always like that.""Yes," Winnie suddenly changed the subject."Especially this up-and-coming brand called SoftVoice. They’ve collaborated with Tiangong Atelier in Hong Kong an







