"S-Sean," Angeline stammered. Her ears were filled with the thunderous noise of her blood racing, paralyzing her brain.Sean gazed into Angeline's eyes, admiring her delicate, sharp nose and lustrous lips. His eyes finally rested on her slightly trembling pupils. His slender fingers gently caressed the corner of her lips.Angeline clasped Sean's strong wrist as her eyelashes fluttered even more intensely."Shane..." Sean's prominent nose touched Angeline's. He slowly leaned in and nearly made her stop breathing."My real name is Shane Kingston," Sean revealed. His Adam's apple moved as he spoke. His rich voice filled the air, and his lips almost touched Angeline's. Those words carried a seductive charm.Angeline felt her heart pounding. It threatened to burst out of her chest. She grabbed Sean's vest tightly, attempting to pull away. Sean held her by the back of her head.He pressed his lips down on hers, causing her body to shiver with goosebumps.Angeline found solace in Sean'
"Are you with my mom?" Xavier's youthful and steady voice came from the other end of the phone.Sean looked back at Angeline and responded, "Yes.""You'd better not bully my mom! I haven't accepted you as my and Yasmine's dad yet!" Xavier warned."Alright. Rest assured. I won't bully your mom," Sean replied, a smile tugging at his lips.Over Angeline's phone, Yasmine waved at Angeline. "Mommy, you should rest early! I'll call you again tomorrow. Xavier? Where did he go?"Yasmine shouted, "Xavier, don't you want to say goodbye to mom?""Forget it. Xavier might have gone out. You and Xavier, be good, okay? I'll hang up now," Angeline said gently."Okay! Bye, Mommy."After hanging up, Angeline clutched her phone tightly and met Sean's smiling eyes. He said, "Xavier called me, asking me to stay and take care of you.""No wonder he disappeared," Angeline replied while standing up with her phone in hand."Can I sleep in the guest room tonight?" Sean asked."I'm fine. You don't nee
Sean kept the lighter in his pocket when he saw Angeline. White smoke curled from his lips as he moved the cigarette aside and spoke into the phone. "Send it over as soon as possible."After hanging up, Sean began to button up his shirt from bottom to top.The visual impact of the man with dark hair, deep-set eyes, high nose bridge, sharp jawline, the cigarette at his lips, and the slender fingers buttoning his shirt was intense and filled with tension.Angeline's heart beat rapidly again.She cleared her throat and turned to enter the kitchen. Pouring coffee beans into the machine, she started brewing coffee for herself. Seeing Sean put out his cigarette and enter from the balcony, she asked, "Do you want some coffee?""Coffee at this hour?" Sean placed his phone on the dining table and walked toward the open kitchen counter."The data from several experiments in the lab are all incorrect, but I can't find the reason. I need to stay up tonight to watch the experiment videos,"
Sean used his foot to hook the bedroom door closed. He pressed Angeline against the wall. His scorching body pressed tightly against hers, leaving no room for her to struggle. The hand against the wall turned off the light.Darkness enveloped the bedroom. The sudden loss of sight heightened all of Angeline's senses. She heard Sean's heavy breathing and her own rapid heartbeat. Through the thin fabric of his shirt, she felt the bulging veins on Sean's sturdy arms. His heat burned like his kisses.Sean's kisses overwhelmed Angeline like a beast overpowering its prey. She could hardly breathe, losing the strength to push him away. While the kisses dazed Angeline, Sean lifted her and threw her onto the bed.The sensation of falling momentarily cleared her mind. She propped herself up on her elbows and gasped for air. Sean was at the bed's edge, unbuttoning his shirt. Angeline clutched the sheets while her breathing was erratic. "Sean... We shouldn't make this mistake again."Sean leane
Taylor hoped Sean wouldn't be angry enough to dock his bonus. Angeline closed the door and placed the pajamas on the couch, avoiding eye contact with Sean. "I still need to watch the lab videos. You should rest early," she said softly."Angeline..." Sean lit a cigarette and asked, "Should we talk about our relationship?"Angeline gripped the hem of her clothes tightly. Sean's affection for her was evident and unmasked. Did she like Sean? She thought she did, but Robert would never accept her being with Sean. "Let's find a time to file for a divorce." Angeline mustered the courage to look at Sean.Sean didn't get angry at her words. He sat on the arm of the couch and pulled Angeline close. "Ask yourself. Do you dislike my kisses and dislike being with me?" Sean's voice was steady. "I can feel that you long for me, which means you like me at least, right?""I admit it." Angeline clenched her fists and met Sean's gaze. "I like you."Her heart raced even with the slightest accidenta
Amid tension and embarrassment, Angeline sensed something unusual about Sean that day. Looking up at him, she inquired, "Are you asking this because you're leaving the Lawson family?"Sean chuckled softly at her words. "I've said it before that you're very smart.""Where are you going?" Angeline asked instinctively.Sean tightened his hand around Angeline's waist and pulled her closer. "Will you miss me?" he teased.She placed her hands between them and expressed her concern. "When are you leaving? Does Mr. Lawson Senior know? Have you two discussed this?"Sean revealed, "At Mr. Lawson Senior's birthday party this month, your identity as a Lawson family member will be announced. I'll leave after the party. Mr. Lawson Senior is aware of it.""You can't go!" Angeline clutched Sean's shirt. "Lawson Global can't do without you right now. Besides… you have a stronger bond with Mr. Lawson Senior than I do! I can see that he cares a lot about you!"Angeline suddenly remembered an incid
After the door slammed loudly, the living room stayed lit. Only the faucet that was not fully turned off was left. It was dripping and echoing throughout the night.Angeline woke up the next day in her darkened bedroom. Her body felt so sore that she could barely lift her arms. It was nearly 11:00 am when she checked her phone. She had dozens of missed calls.A note from Sean was on the bedside table: "Your phone was on silent to ensure you slept well. Breakfast is warm in the pot. I've gone to the office. I'll be back this afternoon to have lunch with you."Angeline put on her robe and slippers. Her legs gave out as soon as she stood up, and she fell back onto the bed. Memories of the night with Sean flashed through her mind. They had gone to the bathroom for a shower, but things escalated.Angeline covered her face with her hands. She had never thought of herself in such a light. Her phone vibrated again. It was Sean calling. Biting her swollen lip, she answered, "Hello..."Imme
The day for delivery arrived. Ned must have been anxious. "No worries. Go meet with them. Set a high price. If they ask who else you've sold the formula to, tell them you've given it to your boss and will ask for them. They're in a hurry, so you can ask for some fees. That money is all yours. That depends on how much you want!" Angeline spoke with a hint of laughter in her voice.Billy immediately brightened up at the mention of money. "Alright! I'll do as you say!"Giving enough incentive when asking for a favor was something Angeline understood well. "I'll send you a list later. After dragging them along for a while, give them the list. Tell them your boss sold the formula to the companies on the list," Angeline added."Sure, Ms. Emmerson. You can count on me."After the call, Angeline sent Billy a long list and took the emergency contraception. Her legs were still weak. Feeling she couldn't go out in her current state, she sat on the living room carpet to watch the lab videos.