She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 921

Preston Whitmore was dressed entirely in black, as usual—a black shirt, black tie, black suit, and black leather shoes.

Anyone who didn't know better would have thought he had just come from a funeral.

But Melanie Royce had to admit that the dark color suited him perfectly.

The stark aesthetic complemented his aura—stoic, serious, dangerous, and mysterious, radiating an intense, overwhelming dominance.

Melanie remembered when she first met him; she had pegged him as a textbook untouchable, emotionally detached knockout.

But now she knew that hadn't actually been their first encounter.

Four years ago, their paths had crossed in a brief but unforgettable exchange that Preston had etched into his memory.

"Preston, you've gotten so bad..."

Melanie murmured, her index finger hooking his black tie with a teasing tug.

"You used to play the untouchable saint so well."

His tie was made of high-quality silk, and she couldn't resist rubbing the luxurious fabric between her thumb and forefinger.

He leaned forward slightly, his voice dropping to a low, seductive whisper.

"Is it possible... I was just playing hard to get?"

The moment the words left his mouth, Melanie yanked his tie hard, pulling him down toward her.

Thrown off balance, he caught himself, pinning her against the living room sofa.

His strong arms braced against the cushions, caging her soft frame beneath him.

The air between them crackled, growing so hot it was practically suffocating.

With their noses brushing and lips mere inches apart, their breaths tangled fiercely.

Melanie felt completely mesmerized.

She had dumped him, specifically to stop herself from falling any deeper.

Yet, in this moment, she couldn't suppress the overwhelming urge to touch him.

In modern terms... it was pure, undeniable physical attraction.

She didn't know who started it, or if it was entirely mutual...

Melanie wrapped her arms around the back of his neck, pulling him into a searing kiss.

At first, it was just a fleeting, testing brush of lips.

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