NovelEnglishChapter 488
Edward leaned back, looking lazy and unbothered. “I've been through a marriage, but I think this is the first time
I've ever felt my heart race. That night in the club’s private room, you were lying in my arms, totally
unguarded...”
“Stop,” | blurted out, so embarrassed my toes curled. “Don’t say another word. | don’t want to hear it.”
But Edward didn’t care how embarrassed | was-he just kept talking. “Compared to how fierce you usually are,
when you're asleep, you look so peaceful, like a child...”
“Edward!” | grabbed the coffee cup from the table and splashed the coffee right in his face..
The coffee was warm, and droplets trickled down his handsfeatures.
As messy as he looked, he just pulled out a napkin, wiped the water away with a graceful swipe, and looked at
That frustratestoo.”
My heart was pounding, my chest rising and falling. ‘Is this guy even real? | thought.
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Edward's brow furrowed, eyes locked on the coffee cup. “If you weren't with Ryan right now, I'd find a way to
make you choose me.”
| gave a cold laugh. “Too late for that.”
Edward shota determined look. “Ryan’s just getting his first taste of love-how long do you think that'll last?
Victoria, don’t get so worked up. You're usually pretty rational, so use that smart brain of yours and think about
what | could bring to the table.”
My heart gave a sudden jolt as | stared at him.
Edward casually straightened his damp shirt, stood up, and looked out at the lush greenery beyond the window.
“I always thought feelings were just something extra, nothing that could mess with me. But then you showed up-
your indifference, your calm, so vivid and real, it caughtoff guard. | used to think every woman wanted to
please me, to get close for money or desire.”
| couldn’t believe it. ‘This bastard actually likesjust because | ignore him?‘ | thought.
‘Seriously, does he even realize how much trouble and awkwardness this kind of “liking” brings me?‘ | wondered.
Seeingstay silent, Edward turned to face me, arms crossed, towering overlike semperor. “Honestly,
you don’t need to treat feelings like they're sacred. You can use them to boost your career, grow your wealth.
Women can have options just like men. I'm not like Ryan, always talking about love lasting forever. I'm pretty
straightforward-if | want someone, | just want to have them, even if it's only for a year, or a few times. Just to
scratch that itch, kill the fire, that’s all.”
That was hands down the realest thing I'd ever heard from a guy-and Edward just laid it all out there.
“Letjust say it-men are born shameless...” | was so pissed off, my rational side couldnt hold back my
temper, and | just esnapped.
Edward's face went completely dark. He probably never imagined anyone would ever use a word like that about
him-he was always so untouchable, so above it all, like nothing could ever touch him.
As soon as the words left my mouth, my heart clenched. | had that sinking feeling like I'd just really messed up.
Edward wasn't like Jared-I could mouth off to Jared all | wanted, and he probably deserved it. But Edward? He
was a man with a
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Edward started closing the distance between us, step by step. My breath hitched, and I instinctively leaned back
in my seat, trying
to get away.
He planted both hands on either side of my chair, boxingin, his gaze icy cold. “Good one. Guess you hit the
nail on the head- call it my shameless streak, Victoria. Tell me, were you so desperate to be with Ryan yesterday
because you were afraid I'd just snatch you away?”
My breath nearly stopped, my cheeks burning red with embarrassment. | turned my face away and said coldly,
“Shouldn't | be afraid? Getting involved with someone like you is just asking for trouble.”
“What, am | skind of walking disaster?” he shot back.
I bit my lip and corrected him, “No, you're worse-you're a plague...”
“Victoria, watch your mouth,” Edward was truly pissed off now.
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