Love Began with the First Meeting

It wasn't the first time she'd seen him immersed in work, but somehow, today he looked appealing even when Molly had no idea what he was doing.

Brian was having a technical discussion with another person on screen, nothing of which made sense to Molly. But she felt the man's domineering spirit just by the way he talked.

His profile was beautiful, Molly noted, as she stared at him thoughtfully. It was like a sculptor's masterpiece, perfectly presented.

Initially, she occasionally stole glances at Brian. Then she couldn't control herself and became fixated with his face. And Molly didn't even realize what she was doing.

He knew Molly was staring at him but ignored it. Brian focused on Harrow's face on the computer screen as he continued to give orders related to their discussion. More than an hour later, he ended the video call and suddenly turned to look at Molly.

She felt more than saw Brian's sharp and cold eyes on her and snapped out of her illusions. Molly blushed with embarrassment and hurriedly tried to defend herself. "I… I wasn't staring at you!" she stammered.

'All right! That was a lie, and you know it, ' Molly paused to think.

"No, I mean I was looking at you because…" she wanted to cry.

She'd just confessed to the man and didn't know how to get out of the embarrassing situation.

Molly covered her face with her hands and bit her lips in shame. What had she said?

Brian was now staring at Molly, fascinated by her facial expressions that changed by the second. Now, it was a mixture of chagrin and innocence.

His lips curved into a small, unobtrusive smile. Teasingly, he asked,"Did I say something?"

Molly opened her mouth to say something then closed it.

Flustered, she blinked repeatedly. She was at a loss for words. Brian was right. He hadn't said anything, yet why was she so anxious?

"I…uhm…I…" she stammered.

to resort to anger. It should help cover up the

slightly wrinkled his brow and stood

Where are we going?"

no way he would change her bad

"We're having dinner."

I'm not hungry," she glared at

I am!" he

he wanted no argument.

aching," Molly

nearly forgot how cruel he could be. Molly also momentarily forgot her role in Brian's

her with fierce eyes. Now he was waiting for the anger to kick in but felt nothing. He decided he preferred the lovely girl expressing her true feelings rather than the one who pretended to be polite

else but continued staring at Molly with a slight smile. Other people often saw this as coldness and would unconsciously agree with his demands. But Molly didn't give in

couldn't help but be impressed by

young to disobey me,

but it no longer hurt after Brian's ministrations. Despite the slight swelling and

for Molly, including the underwear and coats she would need. Inspecting her closet, she admitted Brian was very generous to his 'plaything'. After selecting

fondness. Each time she touched the necklace, it would

to it warmed her heart.

a deep breath, turned around and walked out of the room. Brian watched Molly come out of the room. Her beauty was breathtaking, he thought. Then he noticed the necklace, and his expression changed. His face suddenly

was in a good mood before she got dressed. And for a

always inadvertently turned to stare at the shell hanging around

served him right, Eric held that same

he thought about this, Brian's face