Chapter 32

Mason's lips pulled into a soft smile.

His tone was gentle yet firm as he assured her, "You can reject me now, but I won't give up. I'll keep pursuing you until you fall for me."

Nikita was stung by the brightness in his eyes. In an instant, she seemed to see a reflection of her younger self from years ago.

She had once believed that time could cultivate feelings. She thought she could move Nathaniel by staying by his side long enough. But instead, reality gave her a harsh slap in the face.

If feelings weren't there from the beginning, the possibility of developing fondness further down the line was little to none.

She let out a sigh of resignation. She hoped it would hint that he should give up sooner rather than later. This was when her arm was grabbed all of a sudden, and a strong force yanked her body backward. She stumbled into a firm, warm embrace.

Nathaniel clasped her waist tightly, his gesture exuding an unspoken claim of ownership.

"Mr. Gray, she has evidently rejected