Todos os capítulos de His Forbidden Possession: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

Her gaze moved toward me as she stirred her tea, her smile small and measured. It’s as if showing emotions, no matter how faint, would cause them to lose a fight that I don’t even have an idea of.“My tongue felt numb, so I stuttered. I’m sorry,” I apologized, even if I didn’t need to, as I took my seat. “Thanks,” I added, telling it to River as I folded my hands in my lap.I smiled toward him, keeping my expression neutral and calm, just as I’d been taught.But River… It seems like he could read my mind. Like he knew that he was faking it. After all, his attention has been on me all this time. He could even see the real me that I kept on hiding inside.“Is something bothering you?” Mom asked, her gaze sharp as she looked at me, then glanced at River before it returned to me in an instant. “If there is, just say so. I’ll do something to settle it.”My fingers twitched upon hearing those words, but thankfully, it was on my lap, which means that no one could see it. Except for one.Befo

I chose not to answer him, giving my parents the impression that I don’t give a damn about whatever he says.At that moment, I thought he would leave. I just rejected his help in front of everyone, and this isn’t even the first time this happened.But River stayed. Just like how the water flows into the sea, he remained sitting beside me.I frowned, confused. I wanted to ask him, but Mom's gaze flicked between us. It was sharper and more calculating than before. Like, River is a part of her radar now.“You have done all of the preparations, so all you need to do is your assignments, advanced studying, and rest until the party happens,” Mom said, smiling, but it gave me the chills.She was about to speak again, but her phone buzzed. The same as Dad.“I have something to do in the company, so I’ll tell you the details once I get home,” Mom said, taking the tissue on the table and wiping her mouth with it as she stood up. “If you’re done, then go back to your bedroom.”“Yes, Mom.” I nod

“The pleasure is mine,” Hans answered as his smile widened, but it only made me more uncomfortable. “You look so much better than the pictures, and you have smoother and whiter skin.”Frowning, I tilted my head.Sure, it was a compliment. But why do I feel different about it? I also don’t like how he looks at me, too.For other people, it might be normal, and they might have felt butterflies in their stomach once they were in my shoes.But not me.I could feel something in his gaze. Something deeper and darker.“Thanks,” I answered, and I’m glad that I didn’t stutter. I can’t let Hans see that he’s having an effect on me. “Shall we go?”Smiling widely, I gently tried to pull my hand from him. But he didn’t budge. Instead, his grip tightened as he looked me in the eye.“As you can see, you’re exactly my type, Seraphina Serenity,” Hans muttered as he leaned toward my ear. “I guess your parents prepared you to be someone I would like. And to be honest? They did a great job.”It made all

Everyone gasped in shock. They didn’t expect the Miller family to be connected to the Palmers.Well, I couldn’t blame them. After all, I didn’t have any idea at all about this connection. If River hadn’t gone to the States, then maybe I wouldn’t have known until I died.However… Hans also knew that information? Hah. My hunch was right. My parents were telling him about those things. I didn’t even know that they were that close. Even closer than me, their only daughter.“Only the interesting parts, I hope,” River answered, his voice cold and indifferent, as they shook hands.It was just a brief one, but the entire room was suddenly filled with tension.I know that I wasn’t the only one who felt it. The others looked at them, too, unable to breathe properly or even speak.I also froze in my place, wondering if I should pull River out of here or not. He wasn’t doing anything that could have him kicked out of the room, anyway, but I’m anxious, and I don’t know why.Maybe it’s because th

Hans slightly tilted his head, not so obvious, but I got whatever he wanted to say.“Look at your parents. They’re glad to see that we’re getting along, although I know you’re not feeling the same way,” Hans added, making a sarcastic smile. “Are you really going to ruin that?”I blinked twice, my gaze moving to where he was looking.He was right. My parents were delighted at the sight.And it’s just not them and my parents. The other guests look happy now that we’re together, too, although I could see some envious eyes glaring at me.I’d happily switch positions with them if they wanted to.“Fine.” I sighed, now returning to my senses. “Let’s just dance, shall we?”My lips curved into my usual, sweet smile. It was something I learned how to do, either genuinely or by force, because my parents taught me.As of now, I know that it looks more fake than practiced right now.But when I looked in Hans’ eyes, he looked stunned, as if he couldn’t believe what I was seeing.“Wow,” he muttered,