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Bruce’s car roared to life and swiftly maneuvered past Nate’s vehicle.
“Are we really just going to watch them drive away?” Nate questioned abruptly.
Corrine, tilting her head slightly, watched the departing car. “It’s unfortunate, but being too aggressive would only tarnish our image.”
“Does that really matter to you?”
“Do you think it shouldn’t?” Corrine responded quickly, believing that no man would appreciate a woman who appeared too forceful and detached.
Most men were drawn to women who were gentle and understanding.
A slight frown marred Nate’s forehead. “Your happiness is my only concern, so please,
wish.”
act as you
He tenderly stroked her cheek. “Whatever you decide to do, know that I’m behind you, no matter the outcome.”
A wave of emotion surged through Corrine. She shifted her gaze to meet Nate’s earnest
look.
Though outwardly serene, a small smile played at the corners of her eyes. “I sometimes worry that my stoic demeanor might drive you away.”
“That will never happen,” Nate assured her, his deep gaze steady and filled with warmth. “You don’t have to soften your edges; I’m here to protect you from whatever comes our
way.”
Nate’s reassurances had always moved her, but this time, the depth of her feelings was overwhelming.
How could she not be moved by someone who completely accepted every part of her personality?
Compelled by a sudden urge, Corrine reached for his tie, pulling him closer as she leaned
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in and kissed him gently on the lips.
Feeling her soft kiss, Nate’s heart skipped a beat. He instinctively tightened his embrace, drawing her onto his lap and deepening their kiss.
Their lips met in a kiss that was both familiar and profoundly different from any
before.
At times forceful, at others tender, the kiss seemed to navigate through Corrine’s defenses, meticulously dismantling her resolve.
As Nate’s minty breath closed in, it enveloped her gradually, offering a sense of warmth and enclosure that hinted at total surrender.
Only when Corrine’s breathing turned shallow and she nearly swooned did Nate pull away with some reluctance.
He observed the delicate flush on her cheeks, his eyes lighting up with an enchanting
smile.
Gently, his fingers traced her now tender lips, his own curving into a playful grin, radiating a cheeky charm. “Looks like we’ll need more practice,” he teased.
Bruce, ignoring the treasure before him, foolishly clung to mere trifles. Bruce was truly
blind!
Corrine, catching the humor in his tone, felt both mortified and irritated, her brow creasing as she gazed up at him.
From her angle, Nate’s impeccable jawline and the enticing swell of his Adam’s apple were striking. She impulsively bit his Adam’s apple in response.
At her action, Nate tensed, his embrace tightening around her.
As Corrine began to squirm, Nate said, “Stay still!”
His deep gaze held a warning of the risks involved with their flirtation, and knowing the dangers of flirting with him, Corrine remained motionless in his arms.
Facing each other, their eyes locked, breaths mingling intimately.
Matias, sensing the change in the atmosphere from the front seat, peeked back through
the rearview mirror.
He caught a glimpse of his usually stoic boss, now relaxed against the seat, his shirt collar undone, his lips marked with lipstick–a rare sight of allure.
To Matias, it appeared that Nate, typically reserved, was now under Corrine’s spell.
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In that moment, Matias realized that not even the most composed men were immune to
the charm of a captivating woman.
Clearly, even Nate could be swayed.
