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Chapter 166

Author: Lean
Sydney's narrow waist was trapped in Julian's hand, toyed with at will. It was a sensation unlike anything she had ever felt. Her entire body, down to her toes, stiffened under his touch.

His words struck her ears, leaving her dazed. She blinked at him. "Huh?"

Her clear eyes, wide with confusion, glistened like water and ignited a desire in him to press further.

He patted her hip lightly. "I said, kiss me."

This time she heard him. Instantly, her cheeks flamed, like a shrimp dropped into boiling water.

Julian was dressed in a suit and tie, immaculate, composed, the very picture of cold restraint. No one would imagine those hands capable of such teasing.

She remembered the agreement they had made the night before. There was no room for coyness. Steeling herself, she looped her arms around his shoulders and leaned toward his thin lips. The closer she came, the hotter her ears burned.

He remained still, sovereign and unyielding, watching her submission. Just as her lips were about
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