Did this man insist on kissing her for a full ten minutes?


    The passage of time remained ambiguous, but when Zacharias finally released Shirley, his breath was


    heavy, and his eyes bore a dangerous intensity, akin to a tiger ready to pounce. He delicately touched


    her forehead and uttered, “Go back to your room. Don’te over again.” He struggled to contain the


    inner turmoil, attempting to release her. The fear of losing control over his sanity haunted him,


    uncertain of the consequences if he sumbed to the primal instincts within.


    She was also obedient, but her legs were a bit weak. She whispered, “Good night.”


    After speaking, she quickly left. Back in her room, Shirleyy on the bed, her heart racing. Thoughts of


    intimately kissing Zacharias consumed her mind. While reflecting on it, she sensed a profound


    emptiness within, as if she yearned for his embrace.


    She immediately covered her flushed face and buried her head in embarrassment. What was wrong


    with her? How could she think of such things?


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    The next morning, she asked her father to send her passport. Although the distance was far, the


    delivery was fast, so it arrived on the second night. Zacharias arranged for her toplete the


    necessary procedures for going abroad.


    Imogen wasing along this time. She had been secretly looking forward to it. Shirley packed her


    luggage, ready to depart at any moment.


    Zacharias was busy with work these two days, and she hardly saw him during the day. Finally,


    departure time hade. Shirley climbed into the car, finding herself sharing the ride with Imogen.


    “Shirley, let’s take care of each other when we are abroad,” Imogen said.


    “Definitely!” Shirley nodded. The corners of Imogen’s lips curled into a smile. “Gosh, am I happy or


    what? I can’t believe I get to go abroad with Mr. Flintstone.”


    Shirley’s chest felt tight at those words. She wanted to tell Imogen something. However, the fear of


    causing her friend pain held Shirley back. They had a close bond, and Shirley couldn’t bear the thought


    of hurting anyone, especially someone she considered a friend.


    Shirley remained unaware that Imogen had orchestrated this situation with the intention of making her


    feel guilty.


    Zacharias was already at the airport when the two women arrived. After they boarded the ne, Shirley


    and he were in the same cabin while the bodyguards were in another.


    As Zacharias had many documents to review, Freddie was helping him organize. Shirley’s eyes had a


    hint of pain when she stared at him. When the ne was about to take off, Zacharias said to her, “Sit


    next to me.”


    Shirley then moved to his side. Seeing this, he turned to her with a smile. As the ne elerated, his


    hand naturally covered hers.


    Shirley felt a warmth in her heart and silently allowed him to hold her hand. Freddie, who sat at the


    back, couldn’t see what they were doing.


    This hidden love affair was like a sapling quietly growing in their hearts. Shirley didn’t struggle to define


    her feelings for Zacharias. She just followed her heart.


    On the ne, Imogen wanted to go to Zacharias’ cabin, but her identity made it inconvenient for her to


    do so. She truly envied Shirley. It was a given for Shirley to apany Zacharias.


    It seems that the difference in their background and status made Imogen feel like all of this was unfair.


    She put in so much effort, yet she didn’t receive the deserved recognition and fair treatment. Therefore,


    she wanted to prove that she was not inferior. As long as it aligned with ethical principles, she would


    reach out and seize what she desired.


    Shirley stayed awake the entire time during the flight of more than ten hours. Zacharias, on the other


    hand, took a nap after going through some documents, wearing an eye mask as he slept next to her.


    In the quiet cabin, with only the sound of the ne outside, she leaned on the cushioned seat. Her


    gaze fell on the face of the man beside her.


    The man wearing an eye mask disyed a proud nose, sensual lips, and a perfectly contoured jawline


    connecting to a masculine Adam’s apple.


    Zacharias’ face was truly one that could drive women crazy. Shirley found herself getting lost in the


    sight. When she snapped back to reality, she realized she had been staring at the man for quite some


    time.


    Cradling her slightly heated face, she wondered why her mind and heart were now filled with images of


    this man.