His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 291

Archer Vanderbilt's hand grasped empty air. He paused, looking up at her in confusion.

"What's wrong?"

"Take a shower first," Virginia Caldwell said, her gaze returning to her documents. Her tone was flat. "The scent on you is too strong. I don't like it."

Archer lowered his head and sniffed his cuff. The sickly-sweet perfume was indeed unpleasant.

But instead of backing away, his eyes gleamed with a predatory light as he leaned forward, trapping both her and the documents in his embrace.

"Jealous?" He rested his chin in the crook of her neck, his hot breath brushing against her luminous skin and collarbone.

"...No." Virginia pressed her lips together tightly. "I simply don't like the smell."

"I didn't expect the investors to bring a rookie actress to the reception." Ignoring her denial, his large hand gripped her slender waist. He stroked her waist while patiently explaining, "When she offered a toast, she deliberately fell toward me. The drink spilled, and she crashed right into me."

He was referring to a business dinner regarding a project in the Eastwood District, which he had mentioned to her before going.

The project wasn't a huge deal for the Vanderbilt Group, but since several key officials from the Eastwood District were attending, he had to make an appearance.

He paused, his voice dripping with disgust. "Zachary Cole has already blacklisted that investor. But I didn't have a spare suit in the car, so I had to endure it and wear this back."

Virginia didn't reply, but her eyes softened.

Noticing her softened stance, his gaze darkened. He turned his head and gently bit her earlobe.

"Honey, I've explained everything. Can you give me a chance to make it up to you?"

His voice was hushed as his large hand slipped under the hem of her silk nightgown. The slight calluses on his fingertips brushed against her smooth skin, sending shivers through her and leaving an undeniable hint of his intentions.

Virginia's breathing grew slightly erratic under his teasing. She hurriedly caught his wandering hand and murmured, "Shower first."

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