The Billionaire's Maid Bride novel Chapter 716

"Miranda said if I didn't take the money, she'd have Epic Entertainment blacklist me. So, I figured, why not take the free cash? I suggested we break up, but you could've just said no, right?"

The man lifted his hand and playfully pinched her nose. "So now you've got it all figured out, huh?"

Allison suddenly found herself short of breath, her eyes fluttering as she could only breathe through her mouth, her breath warming the man's hand. Lucian bent down and scooped her up, setting her on the couch. "Who could blacklist you? Epic Entertainment's got your back. Who could touch you?"

His voice was husky, a faint smile on his lips, like he was speaking off the cuff.

Allison was taken aback. Did he know about Kenneth? Did he know she had lied to him?

Lucian's fingers traced her cheek tenderly. "Allison, try to trust me."

She felt dazed. He knew Kenneth was her setup, and he wasn't angry? Shouldn't he be blowing his top at her?

Allison bit her lip. "I..."

She wanted to tell him that her night at the Red Jack Club wasn’t meant to deceive him. But before she could continue, he leaned in for a deep kiss.

They tangled on the couch for minutes, and with a roll, they tumbled to the floor. Allison lay atop him, his kisses hot and intoxicating, his breath enveloping her.

They moved from the living room to the couch and finally to the study, where he placed her on the desk. The cold surface of the desk made her shiver. His palms were dry and warm, gripping her slender waist. Indulgence reigned that night.

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