Chapter 214

Vivian Bennett's thoughts were in turmoil.

Liam Sullivan's deep voice sounded in her ear once more.

"I don't just want to sleep with you." He deliberately lowered his voice, his warm breath brushing her earlobe.

"I want your heart too."

He paused, his tone filled with absolute certainty.

"I will make you give it to me willingly."

Vivian's cheeks instantly burned.

This man always spoke so bluntly and shamelessly.

She bit her lip, unable to form a single word.

Her heart raced so fast it felt ready to burst from her chest.

They stood by the hot spring pool, the atmosphere suffocatingly intimate.

Only when the staff member spoke again did Vivian snap back to reality.

She shot Liam an annoyed glare before hurriedly following the staff toward the changing rooms.

Ryan Johnson watched from a distance, clicking his tongue in amazement.

His usually cold and aloof boss actually had such a seductive side.

Men in love truly were different.

Inside the changing room, Vivian hesitated before the array of swimsuits.

She finally selected the most conservative black one-piece.

After stalling for a while, she slowly made her way out.

Liam lounged lazily by the hot spring pool.

He opened his eyes at the sound of her footsteps.

His gaze immediately fell on her pale, slender legs.

The black swimsuit perfectly outlined her delicate yet curvaceous figure.

Paired with her sweet, innocent face, she was utterly captivating.

"Come here." His voice was low, his eyes dark and intense as they watched her.

Vivian felt extremely self-conscious under his stare.

His look was that of a leopard eyeing its prey—dangerous yet mesmerizing.

She remained rooted to the spot.

"Liam, you promised you wouldn't touch me," she said, her voice wary.

The man raised an eyebrow. "I told you to come here. I didn't say I would touch you."

Vivian hesitantly approached.

Before she could steady herself, he wrapped an arm around her waist.

She instantly tumbled into his embrace.

Liam lowered his head and captured her lips in an undeniable kiss.

It was both tender and domineering, stealing her breath away.

He finally released her after what felt like an eternity.

Vivian hastily scrambled to the other side of the pool.

But she lost her footing and slipped, plunging into the water.

She coughed violently, choking on the water.

Liam immediately swam over, gently patting her back. "Are you alright?"

Vivian shook her head, forcing a weak smile. "I'm fine."

Despite her words, her entire face was red from coughing.

Liam's eyes darkened.

He suddenly wrapped his arm around her waist again.

Before Vivian could react, he kissed her once more.

This kiss was even deeper than the last, filled with an irresistible intensity.

He devoured her lips, swallowing all her protests.