I looked away. “Work’s been busy. I forgot.”
“You’re lying.”
His breath was hot against my skin, his gaze burning with frustration.
“Chloe, why didn’t you tell me my mother came to see you two years ago?”
The truth was, she had.
Two years ago, Noah’s mother sought me out.
She told me he was already engaged.
His fiancée was a graduate of Royal West College, a prestigious university, and came from a wealthy family, someone who was perfectly suited for Noah.
His mother even showed me their photos together.
The girl stood beside Noah, her smile warm and radiant.
They looked perfect together.
“I never planned on marrying her,” Noah said, his grip tightening around my wrist, pinning it in place.
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“This time, I came back ready to risk everything. No one can keep us apart anymore.
His breath hitched as his fingers slid to my jaw, pressing firmly.
“So, Chloe… Break up with Simon and come back to me.”
My lashes fluttered, my eyes widening in surprise.
Then, Noah forced my jaw open, his tongue claiming me in a searing kiss, as if determined to erase any trace of another man.
After that night, Noah started showing up at my office every day with roses–each time in a different color.
He was always there, waiting to take me home.
Tonight, I left work later than usual, still finishing up a few tasks.
Through the glass doors, I saw him leaning casually against his car, a bouquet of blue roses in hand.
Dressed in a fitted black trench coat, the sharp cut of the fabric framed his broad shoulders and lean waist effortlessly.
I couldn’t help but quicken my pace, a smile spreading across my face as I ran toward Noah.
As always, no matter how many people were watching, he opened his arms the moment he saw me, laughing as he pulled me into his embrace.
I took the flowers from his hands and brought them to my nose, inhaling softly. “Hmm, not as fragrant as yesterday’s pink
roses.”
Noah playfully pinched the tip of my nose. “You’re getting pickier by the day.”
He walked me to the car, opening the door himself and placing a hand over the top to shield my head. “Get in, my lady. Tonight, I’m taking you for fine dining”
Hugging the bouquet, I slid into the passenger seat with a grin.
“Then I’ll make sure to eat my fill.”
What I didn’t expect was to run into Simon at the restaurant.
Halfway through dinner, Noah stepped outside to take a call.
I was scrolling through my phone when I suddenly heard a familiar, mocking voice.
“No way, Chloe–did you find out I was coming here tonight and deliberately wait for me?”
