The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 404

Chapter 404 An Unexpected Proposal

Josh was secretly amused, though he wore a look of deadpan helplessness.

“You’re asking if I did something to you? That’s rich. Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?”

As he spoke, he pointed at himself.

Mia finally took a closer look at him–and the more she saw, the more horrified she became. Her face turned beet red.

The man before her looked like he’d just been ravished: clothes disheveled, hair messy, his shirt torn wide open, revealing glimpses of a toned chest.

To make matters worse, she was still clutching his tie, keeping him from getting up.

There was nothing left to say.

It had to be her. She must have gotten drunk and thrown herself at him.

She’d probably kissed and pawed at him. That would explain the lipstick smudged across his cheek.

Oh God-

Mia wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear.

At this moment, she couldn’t possibly imagine that the one who’d schemed against Josh in their past life… had now been playfully schemed against by him.

She glanced down at herself.

Her clothes were perfectly in place. It was clear Josh hadn’t taken advantage of her.

Her head throbbed. She’d never drunk before, and she had no idea she’d go wild once alcohol hit her system.

It was Lauren’s wedding, and she’d gotten too caught up in the celebration. A few extra drinks, and now this mess.

Mia forced herself to stay calm. Looking at Josh–who looked like he’d just gone through a war–she apologized.

“I’m really sorry. I was drunk. I didn’t mean to.”

Josh stared at her. “You did all this to me, and you think a simple ‘sorry‘ is enough?”

Mia’s heart sank.

It seemed he wasn’t going to let this slide.

And she couldn’t blame him. If the roles were reversed and she were harassed by a drunk man, she’d call the police.

Looking incredibly guilty, Mia said, “I truly apologize. I know words aren’t enough. Whatever you want, just say it—if it’s something I can do, I’ll do my best to make it up to you.”

Josh was laughing inside, but his face stayed serious.

He’d found he really enjoyed teasing her.

Maybe it wasn’t the most noble thing to do–but he didn’t want to miss his chance with Mia.

Something deep inside told him that if he let her slip away, he’d never meet another girl who made him feel this way again.

So he was willing to do whatever it took to stay in her life.

Josh took a deep breath. “I know you didn’t mean for this to happen, but it happened. And you took my first kiss. I’m a bit old–fashioned. I nearly lost my innocence today, so…. why don’t I just be your boyfriend from now on?”

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Chapter 404 An Unexpected Proposal

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She was stunned.

She’d expected him to ask for financial compensation, or demand something she couldn’t possibly give–but this?

Josh saw her hesitate and started to feel nervous.

Was she going to turn him down?

Suppressing his anxiety, he added, “Back in the car, didn’t you promise to fulfill one request for me? How about this be it–be my girlfriend. I’ll be your boyfriend. That way, what happened between us is totally appropriate.”

Mia snapped out of it and studied the man in front of her.

He was handsome–her type, really.

From the very first moment she’d seen him, she’d felt a strange sense of familiarity and ease.

Since she didn’t dislike him–and considering what she’d done–it only made sense to take responsibility.

She cleared her throat to ease the tension.

“That’s… your only request?”

Josh nodded. “Just the one. Will you agree?”

Mia hesitated, then nodded too.

“I… I agree.”

Josh lowered his gaze, hiding the emotion surging in his eyes.

Finally. She was his.

A sense of relief washed over him–as though he’d finally gotten something he’d been chasing for lifetimes.

And yet, he was sure of one thing: in all his years, he had never cared about any woman like this before.

Maybe this really was love at first sight. Sudden, irrational, overwhelming.

Mia adjusted her clothes and stood up from the bed. “The banquet must be wrapping up. Let’s go back out.”

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