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She faltered involuntarily, but he refused to let her go, drawing her even closer, instead.

His eerily charming face was so near hers. The tip of their noses touched as he brushed his thin lips lightly against hers. It was a seductive touch that was warm and arousing.

He seemed to have taken some wine earlier. His sexy lips held a faint aromatic scent and his intoxicated eyes, which were bewitching, held unspoken meaning.

This man was born with a kingly aura. His every look and every move commanded others’ submission.

She clenched her hands into fists as her entire body shook with fear.

On guard against him, her nerves wound into a tight ball. The man’s mouth curled into a bemused and haughty smile upon seeing her reaction.

His charming smile only put her on defense even more.

“It’s… you!”

In the next moment, she turned quiet and showed a frightened expression. She saw something hot and dangerous flickering in his eyes, which he did not bother to conceal.

She was deeply alarmed; not e