Chapter 312

Angeline followed Sean into his office. As soon as they were inside, Sean told Taylor, "Wait outside. Don't let anyone in here."

"Yes, sir," Taylor said.

Once Taylor shut the door, Sean pulled Angeline into his arms as he leaned against the desk. Even with his glasses in the way, she could see the pulsing desire and emotions in his eyes. Yet his expression was serious and cool.

She put her hand against his chest; her ears burned from his attentive stare. "What's wrong?"

He tucked her hair behind her ear. His tone was dangerously possessive as he said, "I'm trying my best to control myself."

"What?" Angeline was a little confused.

"I can stand others looking up to you, but I don't like it when the looks become coveting or challenging." It was clear from Sean's tone that he was holding himself back.

Before sleeping with Angeline, or even before she'd confessed her feelings for him, he would've been able to control himself. However, after Angeline agreed to continue with their rela