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Jealousy Looks Good on Damien

Author: Kave Derry
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-16 22:08:46

CHAPTER 22

ROSE'S POV

I could hardly believe that Laziel—the Laziel—was sitting in front of me, laughing, joking, and completely different from the way he came across in his pictures and interviews. The man oozed charm, sure, but there was something disarming about him in person. He wasn’t stiff or cold like I expected. If anything, he was warm, laid-back, and approachable. It was such a stark contrast to the confident, almost intimidating image his portraits gave off.

And let’s be honest, he was devastatingly handsome. Unfairly so. The kind of handsome that made you nervous just being in the same room.

Before I could think better of it, the words slipped out. “You’re really beautiful.”

The second it was out, I clamped my hand over my mouth. Oh, no.

Laziel’s eyes widened for a moment before his cheeks flushed a soft pink. He actually blushed.

“Did you just—?” Laz started to say, his lips curling into a surprised smile.

“Oh my God,” I stammered, turning to Damien out of instinct, only
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