Chapter 244

As Renee recognized the familiar presence, she began to struggle.

But the arm around her waist only tightened, pulling her firmly against his chest until her entire back burned with his heat.

She could feel every rise and fall of his chest as he breathed.

Each breath filled her with an inexplicable fear.

Suddenly, his commanding voice whispered in her ear: "Who said you could come alone? Did you really think you could walk out of here?"

Renee pulled at the arm around her waist, protesting, "Uncle Carl, since when did you become such a control freak? Let me go!"

Behind her, his breathing deepened, but he didn't argue.

In the next moment, he released her. She tried to run but wasn't fast enough.

He grabbed her and tossed her onto the couch.

Before she could react, he pinned her down.

Under his crisp suit, every muscle in his body was taut and hard, pressing down on her until she could barely breathe.

His warm breaths fell on her face, making her skin burn.

She tried to push h