Grayson Pierce and Eloise Caldwell novel Chapter 157

Chapter 157

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Colton took her hand and pressed a soft kiss to it, his eyes smoldering as he looked at her, full of suggestive

intent.

Juliette felt her blood boiling, every inch of her body alive with anticipation.

She had to admit, Colton was a master at flirting. Just one move, one glance, and she was utterly defenseless.

Colton started the car, and Juliette didn’t try to get out anymore.

This time, Colton brought Juliette over to his apartment.

It was a luxurious penthouse apartment right in the heart of downtown.

As soon as they stepped inside, Juliette couldn’t help but joke, “Do you live in a place this huge just so you can run laps around it?”

“Why don’t you give up your place and move in with me?” Colton said, his tone casual but loaded with meaning.

He carried her suitcase inside and grabbed a pair of cozy women’s slippers from the shoe cabinet.

Juliette didn’t answer, her eyes narrowing as she stared at the cream-colored fuzzy slippers. “Is this a regular thing for you, bringing women home?”

Colton paused for a moment, then said, “You’re only the second woman I’ve ever brought here.”

“Who was the first one?” Juliette asked, her curiosity piqued.

“My mom,” Colton replied.

Juliette froze. “Are you for real?”

Colton shrugged. “Yeah, my mom drops by sometimes. She bought those slippers herself.”

Juliette pressed her lips together, feeling a secret burst of happiness.

‘Oh no, oh no, am I really getting this possessive over Colton?’ she thought to herself.

The sudden progress between them over the past couple of days could all be traced back to a certain night.

After work that day, Colton showed up at her door with a bag of fresh ingredients.

“Juliette, we scored a big project today, and my dad surprisingly gave me some praise for once. Honestly, you helped a lot, so I picked up some groceries and came over to cook for you,” he said, grinning with pride.

Ever since that kiss in the office, Colton had stopped calling her “Ms. Reed” in private and went back to her

name.

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Whenever Colton called her name, Juliette felt a shiver run through her whole body.

Juliette pulled the door open, her heart fluttering a little as she stepped aside to let Colton in.

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After her shower, Juliette settled onto the couch, scrolling through her phone, but every so often, she’d glance

over at the kitchen.

A man who could cook was attractive and full of charm.

Juliette was completely captivated, unable to look away.

Colton carried the dishes out of the kitchen, gave Juliette a glance, and a playful smile curled at his lips.

“Dinner’s ready,” he said.

Juliette padded over in her slippers.

The table was piled high with dishes, each one looking and smelling absolutely mouthwatering.

It took someone with a real passion for cooking to make dishes this amazing, just like Eloise.

As for Juliette, the moment she stepped into the kitchen, her brain would short-circuit and she’d have no clue where anything was.

After they’d been eating for a while, Colton casually pulled out a bottle of red wine.

Colton asked, “Want a glass?”

Juliette was craving some wine, so she nodded.

Colton grabbed two wine glasses. Since they didn’t have all the right tools, he just poured the wine straight from the bottle, no fancy aerating or anything. He filled Juliette’s glass, then his own.

“Cheers!”

Juliette clinked glasses with him and took a sip right away.

Juliette caught a glimpse of the bottle. It was some seriously high-end red wine, probably worth over 30 thousand dollars. That tiny sip she just took easily cost her over 300 dollars.

This was next-level luxury.

“Do you like it?” Colton asked, setting his glass down.

Juliette nodded.

‘With a bottle that costs over 30 thousand dollars, how could it not taste incredible?’ she thought.

“I wonder if drinking this will make me prettier,” Juliette teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Colton was stunned.

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He grinned and teased, “Red wine helps you sleep, and if you sleep well, you’ll wake up even prettier.”

Juliette smirked and kept eating.

Colton’s cooking was so insanely good.

After that, Colton kept raising his glass to hers.

Without realizing it, Juliette drank too much and suddenly threw herself at the incredibly handsome man in front of her.

Colton caught her in his arms, a teasing smile tugging at his lips. “What are you doing?”

Juliette gave a playful little hum, her eyes dreamy as she tilted his chin up with her fingers.

“Colton, you didn’t even have to get me drunk. I’m totally defenseless around you,” Juliette murmured, her voice low and teasing.

Colton let her fingers roam freely across his face, a soft, indulgent smile tugging at his lips.

“But Juliette, you’re not playing fair. You always say you don’t want me, but your actions tell a different story. You clearly want me, but you never say it out loud,” Colton teased, his voice low and full of affection.

Juliette hooked her arms around his neck, her gaze soft and misty, full of longing as she looked up at him.

‘Stop talking, aren’t we going to bed?’ Juliette asked, her voice low and full of anticipation.

Colton smirked, “No, I still need to wash the dishes.”

Juliette kissed him. “Forget the dishes. Wash them tomorrow.”

Colton let out a low, amused chuckle.

Juliette was a very contradictory person.

Sometimes she said the opposite of what she meant, which made her very annoying.

Sometimes she was adorably honest.

Never before had a woman made him feel so utterly powerless.

Juliette found herself tangled up with Colton once again, sharing another night together.

The next morning, Juliette’s hand landed on those all-too-familiar abs, and she snapped wide awake.

As memories of just how bold she’d gotten last night came rushing back, Juliette wanted to bang her head against the wall out of embarrassment.

‘Seriously, how could I break my own promise like that?’ Juliette thought, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed at herself.

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‘I said I wouldn’t get tangled up with Colton again, and look at me now.’

‘Seriously, what does this even mean now?’

Colton was so sneaky. He used wine to lure her.

Colton sat up slowly, his tone casual. “You were the one who started it.”

Juliette was speechless.

She sulked for a bit, then muttered, “I was drunk… Couldn’t you have just turned me down?”

Colton grinned, “Turning down a girl? That’s way too harsh. I just can’t do it.”

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Juliette glared at him. “So you’re saying, if any woman tried to jump you, you wouldn’t turn her down?”

“No way. You’re the only one I can’t say no to,” Colton replied, his voice low and sincere.

Juliette’s gaze flickered, and she quickly looked away, suddenly feeling too shy to meet his eyes.

Colton let out a soft laugh, tossed the covers aside, and walked naked to the bathroom right in front of Juliette.

Juliette stole a glance at his broad shoulders and slim waist, then buried her face in her hands, cheeks burning with embarrassment.

After freshening up, Juliette was about to head out for work when Colton caught her by the arm. “Don’t leave before you’ve had breakfast.”

“I’m not hungry,” Juliette said, shaking her head.

“Doesn’t matter if you’re hungry or not. You’re eating. It’s for your own good,” Colton said, not taking no for

an answer.

He made sure Juliette was seated at the table, then set down a plate with a heart-shaped fried egg, a slice of toast, and a steaming cup of milk right in front of her.

“Go ahead and eat. The dishes from last night are still sitting there. Thanks to you dragging me away before I could wash them. They’re starting to smell, you know,” Colton teased, flashing her a mischievous grin.

Juliette was speechless.

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