Chapter 109 The Charmer Gets Charmed


    Chloe’s cheeks flushed. “Why’d you ask that? Lena was just talking nonsense.”


    “Oh, really? So you two never went to bars to check out cute guys?” Brian pressed.


    Well, technically, they had. Lena had even invited a few of the bar’s popr male escorts into their private room for drinks and games. Of course, it was Lena who did most of the drinking and ying, while Chloe had just watched from the side.


    “So it did happen,” Brian murmured, noting her silence. “Did you like any of them? Were they better looking


    than me?”


    “Of course not!” Chloe blurted out. “Besides, that was years ago. I’m going to bed.”


    But her wrist remained firmly in his grasp. He refused <i>to </i>let go.


    “So you didn’t like any of them, or were none of them better looking than me?”


    Chloe felt a headacheing. Clearly, he wouldn’t let her leave unless she gave him a direct answer.


    “I didn’t like anyone, and yes… you’re better looking than them.”


    A grin spread across Brian’s lips. “Does that mean you think I’m handsome?”


    “Yeah.” That was the truth.


    Honestly, she couldn’t even remember the faces of those male escorts from the bar. Back then, Lena had just broken up with someone, so she’d dragged Chloe along to the bar, dering they would find someone better. Chloe’s focus had been on Lena the whole night.


    “Does that mean you like me?” Brian pushed.


    Chloe stared at him, speechless. What kind of question was that? Who in Alverton would have the guts to im that they didn’t like Brian?


    He raised a brow, waiting for her answer. As he was sitting and she was standing, his head was tilted upward, and she could see his facial features up close. His neck was exposed in a way that suddenly felt too striking and attractive.


    “If I don’t like you, why would I be dating you?” she replied.


    “In that case… would you mind if I did this?” His lips parted slightly as he drew her closer, leaning toward her. His other hand slid around her waist, holding her as if he were afraid that she would pull away.


    As his lips brushed gently against her jaw, she stiffened slightly. She could see the raw longing in his eyes. “I want to kiss you, Chloe,” he whispered. His usually cool, refined voice now sounded raspy. Chloe blinked. They were dating now, and since she did feel something for him, a kiss didn’t seem out of


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    ce. But still…


    “If you don’t want me to, you can stop me. I’d never force you.” He almost sounded like he was pleading.


    As his lips trailed slowly from her jaw toward her mouth, she didn’t push him away. She could almost feel his hand tremble slightly against her waist.


    Was he actually nervous? Was the great head of the Steeles, one of the most powerful men in Corvessia, nervous about kissing a woman?


    His lips touched hers lightly in a cautious kiss, as if he were handling something precious. But that was all -just a soft touch, as if anything more would be disrespectful.


    Just as Brian ended the kiss and began to pull back, Chloe suddenly grabbed his cor and pressed her lips to his.


    “Open your mouth!” she ordered.


    Brian froze for a second, then obeyed and parted his lips. And just like that, she kissed him deeply, taking


    the lead.


    When the kiss ended, Brian’s ears were flushed red. He stared at Chloe, dazed, and murmured, “Why?”


    “Because you’re my boyfriend, and I want to kiss you. Is that enough of a reason?”


    Savoring the sweetness of her lips, his eyes lit up, and a stunning smile spread across his face. “Yes, it’s


    enough.”


    “In that case, can I go to bed now?” she asked.


    Only then did Brian reluctantly release her.


    After she left, he gently touched his lips, where her warmth seemed to linger.


    “What should I do, Chloe? The moment you give me a little, I only want more,” he whispered and slowly closed his eyes as if he were savoring the memory of what had just happened.


    Back in Chloe’s room, she’d just washed up when she received a call from Lena, who immediately asked, Is Brian with you right now?”


    “No. I’m in my room getting ready for bed,” Chloe replied.


    Relieved, Lena finally asked, “So, are you really dating Brian?”


    “Yes.”


    “And he didn’t threaten or force you into it?”


    “No. It was my choice.”


    Lena still sounded doubtful. “I mean, sure, he does look like a walking sin, but you’re not the type to fall


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    for just a face. What on earth do you see in him?”


    Chloe thought about it. “He’s not too bad.“.


    “God. If you said that in public, people would think you were mocking him!” Lena eximed. All kinds of rumors circted about Brian in Corvessia, but “not too bad” was never one of them.


    Chloe smiled. “Sometimes the people you think are good turn out to be heartless, and sometimes you think people are bad, probably because their kindness goes unnoticed.”


    “So have you seen his good side?” Lena teased.


    “He’s different from what I used to think. I might have said yes to dating him on impulse, but I don’t regret


    it.”


    “Good luck then. I hope he doesn’t let you down,” Lena said sincerely.


    “Thanks,” Chloe replied, but no one could predict the future, and <i>no </i>one knew what would happen between her and Brian.


    A few dayster, Sonya woke up from another nightmare in a cold sweat.


    “Another nightmare?” Curtis worriedly asked. Since their return from Quall Group, she’d been acting strangely and often had nightmares. <fnee7c> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? fινdnοvel</fnee7c>


    “Yes,” Sonya gasped. Her forehead was covered in sweat.


    “It’s probably because Chloe attacked you in front of everyone that day. You should see a therapist before it turns into trauma,” he suggested.


    “Alright.” Sonya exhaled shakily, but she knew Chloe wasn’t the reason. It was because of the message she’d received that day–the one that called her a murderer.


    Who had sent it?


    She’d tried to trace the number, only to find that it was a virtual number that had only been used once before it was disposed of. No one could trace the source at all.


    Wiping the cold sweat off her forehead, Curtis said, “I’ll get you some water. Wait here.”


    Sonya nodded, but as he left the room, his phone rang. He nced at the iing number, and his expression shifted before he quickly stepped outside.


    Sonya felt a pang of suspicion. Curtis never used to avoid taking calls in front of her, so what was going


    on?


    Quietly, she slipped out of bed and followed him out of the room.


    She heard Curtis answer the call outside. “It’s me… Have you found a clue about who saved me when I nearly drowned eight years ago?”


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    Hiding behind a wall, Sonya immediately froze.


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