Chapter 167 Kiss
Chapter 167 Kiss
The hurt in her eyes was impossible to miss.
Nadine froze.
Tess was right.
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Since she’d shown up, she’d only said one simple sentence on stage–hardly enough to ruin the party.
If anything, it made Nadine look like she was making a big deal out of nothing.
Finn turned his gaze toward Nadine, catching the stiffness in her face.
Nadine tensed up instantly.
Yes, this made her look like she was in the wrong, but how was that her fault? Tess definitely didn’te with good intentions. Her snapping like that was perfectly reasonable!
Nadine bit her lip.
Tess’sshes trembled<i>, </i>making her look as fragile as porcin. “Nadine, maybe we’ve had some misunderstandings before. But right now, I am truly happy for your sess. I didn’t expect my being here would cause you such trouble and misunderstanding … Maybe I shouldn’t havee.”
Her face dimmed, and she slipped out of Finn’s arms, lifted her skirt, and strode away.
Her figure looked like a bird about to take flight, with her dress fluttering like feathers.
Finn’s chest tightened, and he went after her without thinking.
Nadine didn’t move, her face already pale.
The three of them had been standing in a corner, but guests still nced over now and then.
Now, Nadine was left standing there all alone.
She ground her teeth, hesitated, then followed.
As soon as the others left, Abel swayed as he stood up.
He’d looked wasted a moment ago, but once he stood, his eyes were sharp.
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Once Tess ran out, the ball was dered over. Zane was leading everyone toward the outdoor swimming pool.
“Please enjoy yourselves.”
With Finn and the others gone, Abel, as Finn’s nephew, became the only host.
He gave a casual wave, exuding that polished, roguish charm.
The crowd cheered, and those who had changed into swimsuits immediately jumped into the pool to y.
Abel gave a small smile and watched the scene for a moment before turning around.
The moment he turned away, his smile vanished, leaving his face hard and cold.
His gaze swept the room until itnded on arge floor–to–ceiling window, and his eyes narrowed.
Standing not far away, staring at the same spot, was Nadine, who had been unable to find Finn and Tess.
Her face was dark with anger.
Meanwhile, Finn’s wholeposure fell apart.
His eyes were wide as he stared nkly at the beautiful face so close to his.
Tess lowered her gaze, quickly ncing at the two people standing out so clearly downstairs.
Abel waspletely dumbfounded, his hands clenched tightly at his sides. Nadine was so angry that her face was red and her neck was stiff.
“Tess, what are you up <i>to</i><i>?</i>”
Finn kept his voice low, though a strange, inexplicable anticipation was already rising in his
chest.
Tess’s head was resting on Finn’s shoulder, and she could feel his muscles vibrate as he spoke.
She ignored him and raised her eyebrows.
At the same time, her gaze met Nadine’s.
Abel, who was standing nearby, even took a step forward to get her attention, but Tess didn’t
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Nadine’s expression shifted, and she immediately began looking for an entrance to get inside.
But before she could find it, the two of them were almost pressed together.
Tess forcefully pulled on Finn’s tie.
“Mmm-”
Without a moment’s hesitation, Tess wrapped her arms around Finn’s neck and kissed him.
The whole thing was so sudden it caught Finn off guard.
Suddenly, it was like the world went silent–maybe he just stopped feeling anything else. The only things he could feel were Tess’s soft lips on his and the breath they were sharing because they were so close.
The dim light made the moment feel beautiful yet ambiguous.
Finn’s eyes darkened, like a ck hole, yet his heart was shamefully full.
Her familiar scent pulled him back to that wild night a year ago.
But even though Tess was kissing Finn, her clear eyes showed no lust, as if he were just a tool she was using to reject others.
Finn suddenly snapped out of his daze. He followed her gaze and looked down, first seeing Abel’s gloomy<i>, </i>pale face.
“Tess, are <i>you </i>using me?” He pulled away, his voice cold and low, with a hint of anger.
He had followed her gaze and, seeing Abel’s pale face, pretty much figured out what was going <ol><li>on. </li></ol>
Tess stopped looking out the window.
Before she could react, the air around her turned sharp and cold.
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<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.