Chapter 69
Nicolas tapped the table with his wine glass, a thin smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "We do be related. You are my wife in a legal sense, after all. But Thea, it was you who said this was just a partnership, and you wouldn't cross boundaries under the guise of being Thea's hands tightened slightly in her lap. "I wouldn't dare.
"Is that so?" Nicolas waved his hand. 'Come here
Thea obediently stood up, intending to sit beside him, but Nicolas reached out and grabbed her wrist.
With a gentle tug. Thea found herself falling into his embrace, the scent of mint mingling with the fruity aroma of the wine wrapping around her.C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.
The smell of alcohol was particularly pungent, but now, Thea found it somewhat intoxicating.
Her cheeks flushed.
She placed her hand against Nicolas's chest. "Mr. Hendrix, you're drunk."
Nicolas didn't respond. Instead, he fixed his gaze on her. "You've used the privileges of being my wife. Can I not require your to fulfill your duties?"
Thea's nerves instantly tightened, a tingling sensation spreading through her back as her breath grew shallow and warm.
She attempted to snap Nicolas out of it. "Mr. Hendrix, you really are drunk."
Nicolas held her hands firmly, pulling her closer.
His handsome face loomed near, and Thea could see her own reflection in his eyes.
Nicolas spoke, Tm giving you one last chance. Do you still love Jake? If you have any feelings left for him, I'll immediately initiate a divorce and support your marriage. You know my methods. If you lie to me again and I find out later, I won't go easy on you." Though the atmosphere was charged with ambiguity, Thea felt overwhelmed by Nicolas's icy demeanor and hostility. causing her to break out in a cold sweat.
She locked eyes with him, replying earnestly, "I don't love him anymore. I have no feelings for him at all."
Nicolas raised an eyebrow, a smile tugging at his lips.
Thea wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but his cold gaze seemed to soften.
"Really?" he asked.
"Really," Thea atfirmed, her tone resolute. In the next moment, Nicolas leaned in and captured her lips with his. Thea's mind went blank.
She didn't even know how to react or where to place her hands.
With wide eyes, she looked at Nicolas in disbelief, feeling the warmth and alcohol from his lips in that passionate kiss.
Nicolas pulled back slightly, looking somewhat dissatisfied. "You don't know how to kiss?"
Thea pushed him away, as if finally able to breathe again, covering her mouth in shock.
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To her surprise, her push didn't move Nicolas. It seemed to irritate him instead.
He grasped her chin, kissing her deeply once more.
This kiss was anything but gentle.
It felt forceful as if Nicolas wanted to steal every breath from her.
Thea struggled, but despite using both her hands and feet, she was no match for him.
Eventually, she succumbed, melting into his embrace, her heart racing as she accepted it all.
The temperature around them seemed to rise.
Under the influence of alcohol, Nicolas kissed her with abandon
Though it was Thea's first kiss, she thought Nicolas might also be inexperienced.
After all, she didn't think a seasoned man would bite and nibble while kissing. Taking a cue from the dramas she had seen, Thea tentatively extended her tongue. Nicolas's surprise was palpable. He cupped the back of her head and deepened the kiss. As if not satisfied, his large hand began to wander around her waist.