His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 306

Before she could even react, Archer spoke up coldly. "Get those away from here."

The waiter jumped in surprise and quickly hurried away with the tray.

Mandy watched the exchange and quickly made a mental note: Archer hates sweets.

"I'll find Chairman Sterling later. Excuse us." With that, Archer guided Virginia toward the lounge area, his hand firmly on her waist, not offering Mandy another word.

Halfway through the banquet.

The courtyard and living room were buzzing with lively conversation.

Virginia felt a bit suffocated, so she excused herself and headed up to the second-floor balcony for some fresh air.

A short while later, Archer turned down a few toasts from potential partners and slipped away from the crowd.

Mandy had been keeping a close eye on him. The second she saw him head up to the second floor, she grabbed her skirt and stealthily followed him.

The main lights on the second-floor balcony were off, leaving only a few dim sconces casting a warm glow.

The summer night was filled with the loud hum of cicadas, but the air out here smelled faintly of sweet flowers.

Mandy had barely reached the corner when she stopped dead in her tracks, her entire body stiffening.

In the shadows.

Archer had Virginia pressed against a pillar. His tall, imposing frame completely caged her in, an overpowering presence that left her no room to escape.

"Why did you run off?" Archer murmured, dipping his head so his warm breath brushed against Virginia's slender neck.

Virginia turned her head, the tips of her ears turning pink as she dodged his touch. "I didn't. It was just too stuffy downstairs."

"Was it stuffy, or did you just not want to watch all those people putting on a show?" Archer traced her jawline with his thumb, gently but firmly forcing her to face him.

His usual cold, disciplined facade was completely gone.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice was incredibly rough, heavy with deeply suppressed desire.

"Virginia, let me kiss you."

It wasn't a question; it was a demand barely held in check.

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