She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 184

Melanie's body went rigid.

Preston's body, pressed against her back, was shockingly hot.

The heat enveloped her, instantly seeping into every part of her being.

"Preston, I... I wasn't avoiding you... I've just... been a little busy with work lately..."

Melanie's voice was hesitant and lacked conviction.

She was lying.

Her work had been going smoothly, and she hadn't been working overtime. She came home late every day because she deliberately killed time at the Eclipse Noir Club to avoid Preston.

But she couldn't tell him the truth.

If she admitted to avoiding him, she would have to explain why.

It was just a kiss. They were both adults; it was nothing to make a big deal about.

Logically, that's what Melanie told herself.

Yet, she couldn't stop herself from caring.

Preston held her from behind and didn't call her out on her lie.

He just quietly rested his head near her ear.

Melanie's heart leaped into her throat.

"I feel... a little off..."

"What?"

Melanie tried to break free from his embrace, but he only held her tighter.

"This feeling... it's a bit like at the resort... I feel like... I can't control myself..."

Preston's hot breath brushed against her ear, making Melanie's heart skip a beat.

Could he have been drugged again?

But...

How could it have happened this time?

"Preston, let me go first so I can check on you..."

As Preston slightly loosened his grip, Melanie turned to face him.

Before she could ask him what was wrong, a burning kiss landed on her lips, catching her completely off guard.

Melanie's eyes widened.

Before her was Preston's face

Melanie felt as if she were about to be sucked into those eyes.

She had just turned her face away when she heard Preston say weakly:

"I don't know if it's a side effect from what happened at the resort, but occasionally... I still feel unwell. However..."

He paused, and Melanie noticed his gaze on her grew even more heated.

"But... after kissing you just now, I feel much better."

Melanie was dumbfounded.

What kind of side effect was this?

She had never heard of such a bizarre treatment method.

Melanie carefully studied Preston's chiseled, handsome face.

The desire in his eyes certainly didn't look fake.

But...

How could there be side effects?

From what Melanie knew about that kind of drug, its effects should have completely worn off.

And there was nothing wrong with the antidote she had prepared for him.