Three years of loving him, three days to erase myself from his world novel Chapter 194

Julian watched her, his large hands gripping her smooth shoulders, feeling her slight tremble beneath his touch.

It was an addictive sensation.

They rarely shared this kind of physical closeness before, but right now, it felt incredibly good.

He couldn't help himself. "Clara, this look... it suits you."

The moment he had walked through the door, he was genuinely stunned by how breathtaking she looked.

Clara's ears burned. Uncomfortable under his heavy, heated gaze, she shrugged off his hands and reminded him, "We have a gala to attend. It would be bad if we were late."

Just as she expected, he froze.

He let out a low scoff, staring at her reflection with a mocking glint in his eye. "You certainly have your priorities straight."

Clara ignored the barb, standing up to leave.

To her surprise, his hand clamped around her wrist again. His palm was warm, the faint calluses sending a sudden jolt of electricity through her skin.

Clara turned around in shock. "What is it?"

Julian's eyes were dark and fathomless. His thumb gently brushed against her soft skin as he murmured, "You look gorgeous."

Clara froze at his words.

They had been together for so long.

This was the very first time she had ever heard him give her such a direct, genuine compliment.

A chaotic mix of emotions suddenly twisted in her chest...

Clara lowered her gaze and offered a polite, distant smile. "Thank you."

She pulled her hand free and walked out of the room to change into her gown.

Behind her, Julian watched her leave, a dark, raging undercurrent swirling in his eyes that he didn't even recognize.

It was a look of pure, primal obsession.

...

After leaving the studio, they drove straight to the venue—a five-star luxury hotel.

The car pulled up to the entrance.

Clara unbuckled her seatbelt to get out.

Suddenly, he leaned over, grabbed her hand, and ordered, "Stay close to me tonight."

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