An Affair With The Ceo (Natasha and Jared) novel Chapter 163

Chapter 163 He Grants Her Every Desire

Chapter 163 He Grants Her Every Desire

Natasha had grown up in the Whittier family. She’d seen plenty of women who depended on men for everything.

Some had looks, some were well-educated; it made no difference. Things never ended well for any of them.

Women had to stand on their own. Relying on a man never lasted. If he ever left, she might not have had what it took to keep living.

Jared narrowed his eyes. He couldn’t help but look at her in a whole new light. When Natasha first said she only wanted to be his friend with benefits, not his girlfriend or wife, he was actually pretty pissed.

He thought she just didn’t like him and was only trying to use him for benefits without giving anything back. But after hearing her explain, Jared finally understood; she just wanted to maintain her own sense of self.

Jared couldn’t help but think, ‘The woman I like really isn’t like the others.’ Jared fixed her with a deep, searching look. Are you sure you’ve thought this through?”

Natasha replied softly, “Yes.”

Jared reached out and gently touched Natasha’s pretty cheek, his fingers lingering with a soft, caring warmth. His gaze was full of deep affection, focused entirely on her.

He leaned in, clearly about to kiss her. Natasha instinctively turned her head aside.

She still wasn’t used to this new situation between them. After all, they’d just hooked up last night. She really wasn’t in the mood to get jumped by him again this early.

Seeing Natasha turn away from his kiss, Jared didn’t get mad; instead, he figured she was just feeling shy.

Jared leaned in, his voice husky. “You say you don’t want anything, but even if we’re just friends with benefits, whatever you want, I’ll give it to you. Including myself.”

His face was just inches from hers, so close Natasha could feel the heat radiating off him. With his thick brows, deep-set eyes, chiseled nose, and those irresistibly sexy lips, he was the definition of beauty.

Natasha felt her blood start to race. She couldn’t help but swallow hard. ‘Jeez, does he have to start seducing me this early in the morning?’ Natasha thought, feeling a little flustered.

“Just so we’re clear,” Natasha said, her voice firm. “If you ever get a girlfriend or fiancée, we’re done, no questions asked.” She had no intention of being the other woman. But Jared was the heir to the Rundell family; he’d have to get married sooner or later.

Right now, there was already a Hopkins heiress chasing after him. ‘No doubt, there’ll be plenty more girls lining up for him in the future, Natasha thought.

‘If he ever falls for someone else and decides to start a real relationship or even tie the knot, then what we have ends right there, she reminded herself.

That was the rule; no exceptions. Natasha was caught off guard when Jared met her gaze, his eyes intense and resolute.” Never.”

He’d never be with another girlfriend or fiancée. Unless it was her, unless she wanted to be his girlfriend or fiancée.

Natasha blinked in surprise, caught off guard. She never thought he’d answer so sure, so definite.

“And one more thing,” Natasha said seriously. “Let’s keep this under wraps for now.”

She looked him straight in the eye. “I’m still legally married, and whatever this is between us isn’t going to last. I don’t want \ people thinking I’m cheating or gold-digging my way up the ladder.”

Even if she and Percy were divorced, Natasha still didn’t want to make things public with Jared.

After all, he was her boss; it was never a level playing field between them. If people found out she was involved with Jared, she’d be judged harshly.

Jared frowned, his voice low and intense. “What makes you so sure we won’t last?” His handsome features hardened, a coldness settling over his face.

Natasha met his sharp gaze and explained in a quiet voice, “I’m just setting expectations. Both of us should be clear from the start.”

Jared fixed his deep, intense gaze on her for a moment before finally saying, “Alright, I agree.”

Natasha let out a quiet sigh of relief. She honestly thought he wouldn’t go for it. But to her surprise, he not only agreed to be her friend with benefits, he also agreed to keep things private between them.

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Chapter 163 He Grants Her Every Desire

She quickly added, “If you ever get tired of me, just let me know. We’ll end things clean; no hard feelings, no drama.” She wanted him to know she wasn’t the kind of woman who’d cling or chase after him once things were over.

Jared fell silent. His lips set in a hard line, without a word. He just pulled her into his arms, holding her tight, thinking, ‘No way that’ll ever happen.’

His feelings for her were only getting stronger with each passing day. Every day, his feelings for her just kept getting stronger. No way he’d ever get bored of her.

“If there’s nothing else, I think I’ll just…” Natasha started, about to say she wanted to go home. But before she could finish, Jared suddenly cut her off.

“Give me a kiss,” he said, his voice low and a little demanding.

Natasha blinked, totally surprised. “What?”

Jared leaned in again, closing the distance between them. His masculine scent enveloped her, making her heart race. said, give me a kiss.” He fixed his gaze on her, repeating his demand.

Her lips were soft and full, looking so inviting. They looked so plush; he couldn’t help but imagine how good they’d feel pressed against his.

Natasha blinked, her lashes fluttering. A hint of confusion flashed in those big, clear eyes. Her eyes were so shiny and dewy, making her look irresistibly adorable.

Jared gave her a light tap on the butt. “We’re already friends with benefits, right? You can’t even kiss me?”

It wasn’t that she couldn’t do it. It was exactly because they’d just agreed to be friends with benefits. Kissing him now just felt kind of awkward.

But with Jared pushing her, Natasha braced herself. She hooked her arms around his shoulders and leaned in to kiss those thin, sexy lips of his.

Her cheeks and ears flushed hot. This was the first time she’d kissed him as his lover.

Jared stood there, totally in control, just watching her kiss him; so sweet and submissive. His hand on her waist suddenly tightened, pulling her closer and lifting her up a bit.

His eyes turned deep, and he pressed in, making the kiss even more intense. Natasha felt a rush of electricity surge through her entire body. She was swept up in the moment, unable to resist kissing him back.

They kissed until they were both breathless. But Jared, clearly craving more, wasn’t satisfied with just this tangled embrace. His lips brushed against her ear, his voice low and rough. “You’re not exactly doing your job as a friend with benefits, are you?”

Natasha furrowed her brows. ‘I’ve already let him kiss me for so long, how much more does he want?’ she grumbled inwardly.

No way she would’ve let him kiss her like that before. She would’ve pushed him away in a heartbeat. “You wanted a kiss, I gave you one. What more do you want?” Natasha snapped, clearly annoyed.

Jared shot her a teasing look. “Come on, you really don’t know what I want?” He was clearly ready for another round.

But Natasha was totally spent; she had nothing left to give. “We went at it forever last night! Isn’t that enough?” Natasha pouted, half-complaining.

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