She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 340

Preston leaned down, slowly moving closer to Melanie, his eyes fixed on hers like powerful magnets.

Instinctively, Melanie leaned back, her back sinking into the sofa cushions.

Preston’s eyes were truly beautiful.

They were bright yet deep, sparkling like stars, and as profound as the sea.

When they first met, Melanie had been a little afraid of his eyes. She always felt like he was glaring at her.

But now that they were more familiar with each other, she realized that his eyes were the most beautiful and captivating feature of his refined face.

They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and to Melanie, it seemed Preston’s eyes could speak, eloquently expressing the deep affection he never voiced.

The two of them remained like that for a long time—one sitting on the sofa, face tilted up; the other leaning over, one hand braced on the back of the sofa, gazing at each other.

“Why are you staring at me?” Melanie finally asked when Preston remained silent.

“Because you’re beautiful.”

Preston’s answer took Melanie by surprise.

If anyone else had said that, Melanie might have thought they were hitting on her, and possibly found it a bit cheesy.

However, coming from Preston, it felt completely different.

Preston’s chiseled face was always serious, and his gaze was candid and sincere.

Melanie could tell he was genuinely complimenting her.

He wasn’t trying to seduce her.

Yet, it had precisely that effect.

Time seemed to stand still in that moment.

Melanie didn’t know how long she and Preston had been looking at each other.

She only knew that if she didn’t look away soon, she might drown in the depths of his eyes.

“Ahem… It’s late, I’m going to bed.”

Holding the gift box from Preston, Melanie tried to get up from the sofa, but before she could stand, Preston pinned her back down with his other arm.

It felt as though she was being pressed down by his entire body, and Melanie’s eyes widened.

Their faces were so close, their warm breaths mingling.

Melanie was sure the frantic thrum of her heart was loud enough for him to hear.

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