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Chapter 39 Caught in His Arms
Chapter 39 Caught in His Arms
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Of course, even with a hundred times the nerve, he never would’ve guessed that the woman Sebastian had tucked away in the restroom was Riley—the very wife he’d just described as devoted and willing to set aside her career for their family.
Sebastian paused at the sound of Riley’s voice, then slowly raised a brow, his lips curling into a faint smirk.
“Sorry, Mr. Ashford,” he said, not bothering to mask the suggestiveness in his tone. “You’ve caught me at… a rather inconvenient
moment.”
Lucas shifted uncomfortably.
Sebastian wasn’t even trying to be subtle–he was practically ushering him out. Staying any longer wouldn’t be networking; it’d just be awkward.
“Since you have personal matters to attend to, I won’t keep you,” Lucas replied, rising from the sofa a little too quickly. “We can schedule a round of golf some other time when you’re free.”
Sebastian gave a slight nod, skipping the usual polite formalities: “I’ll have my assistant walk you out.”
Once Lucas left the office, he stood alone in the quiet hallway, clenching his fists as frustration simmered inside.
Business genius? More like entitled trust–fund kid.
In Lucas‘ eyes, Sebastian was just lucky–born into the right family, handed everything on a silver platter.
Hiding some won
Sebastian even
e bathroom during work hours… If it weren’t for the Torres family’s legacy and connections, would
s?
The mo
encounter, the angrier he felt.
much drive, strategy, and sharpness as Sebastian did–maybe more.
ssion, he strode toward the elevators.
ntrol of Ashford Group and the family assets
ce, after listening until Lucas‘ footsteps f
was growing restless.
She quiet out there had Lucas lett
ebastian upset that she’d called him
rmund swirled with possabilitac
After a moment’s hesitation
hands, I’ll show everyone what teen sexdESS
bastian stood and made his way to the est
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Just as she tilted her KEE
The door udden
Chapter 39 Caught in His Arms
“Oh
Riley lost her balance completely, lurching forward helplessly
But instead of meeting the hard floor, she was caught around the waist by a strong, steady arm
Sebastian pulled her gently against him, halfway rescuing her from the fall, halfway drawing her into a firm, warm hold
The clean, crisp scent of cedar wrapped around her.
For a second, her heart stuttered.
She was pressed right against his chest.
Above her, his voice came low and lightly teasing.
“I wrapped things up as fast as I could. But you didn’t have to throw yourself at me, you know.”
Heat
‘s cheeks.
m him as if shocked, stepping away to regain her balance, then looked up flustered–only to meet Sebastian’s
She said, the words tumbling out. ng like that made me so mad, and I
her hurry to explain, she didn’t realize
Sebastian watched her rare loss of
He took a step closer, his tall fra
Then he dipped his head, bri
“We’re getting married in anyway?”
The closeness
mean to make you look… unprofessional. It’s just–hearing Lucas twist actly march out there and set the record straight, so I…”
haking it sound more suspicious.
ear amusement.
Into her space.
Though that she could feel the warmth of his breath.
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