The cold, magnetic voice brushed past her ear, and it was then that Cecilia Vaughn realized Adrian Law had returned.

——Does this man have no sound when he walks?

Cecilia was startled, her foot stumbled, and she fell straight backward.

"Careful——"

The man’s narrow, sharp eyes flashed; before he even had a chance to think, his hand reached out to support her faster than his mind could react.

Both of them lost their balance and fell onto the living room’s cashmere carpet together.

Adrian Law’s handsome brow furrowed as he instinctively wrapped his arms around Cecilia, positioning himself beneath her.

No matter what, he would rather get hurt himself than see Cecilia in any trouble.

...

"Are you okay?"

Hearing the man’s concerned voice, Cecilia came to her senses as if waking from a dream!

So awkward!

She was actually sitting on Adrian’s body?!

It wasn’t just a matter of being unladylike; the position was simply... unspeakable.

Cecilia lowered her head stiffly, not daring to look at his face, feeling as though her cheeks were on fire, and she couldn’t even speak properly.

"Still... still okay."

Adrian’s gaze swept over Cecilia’s lively, panicked eyes, a startling heat spreading through his whole body.

Damn, does this woman have any idea that, for a man, this kind of innocent, startled look is equivalent to inviting one to taste?

...

A trace of danger flitted through Adrian’s deep phoenix eyes, and his throat moved up and down, his voice becoming somewhat hoarse.

"Cecilia, you can get up now."

If they stayed in this intimate position any longer, he feared he might lose control.

"Oh... oh! Okay!"

Cecilia suddenly realized that she had been lying on top of Adrian for so long!

Even though she wasn’t heavy, after all, she was still an adult; wouldn’t he be hurt from being crushed by her?!

Cecilia felt extremely embarrassed at the thought and hurriedly tried to clamber off him.

But some things become more challenging the more you rush.

As soon as she tried to lift one leg, there was a slight tearing sound, and she realized something was amiss.

Cecilia looked down in shock and discovered that the silk bow hanging on the front of her dress was unfortunately caught in the man’s zipper!

...

Oh my goodness!

Is her luck really that bad, to get caught in such a place!

This is beyond awkward!

She used to especially like the bow design on this dress, thinking it was unique, but now it has caused such a mess!

If she had known earlier, she would never have chosen this outfit to wear!

Cecilia’s already flushed face turned even redder, and she whispered hesitantly.

"I... um... the accessory on the front of my dress is caught on your... zipper."

Even though it was a short sentence, Cecilia felt immensely tortured saying it.

God, it would be better if she just died!

...

The man looked at Cecilia’s speechless appearance, and the heat he had barely suppressed surged again through his veins.

Especially with Cecilia so, so close to him now, practically pressed against his legs.

"The trouble you caused, you solve yourself."

He gripped his fingers with restraint, his whole body involuntarily tensing, his voice carrying a hint of unacknowledged hoarseness.

"Ah?!"

Cecilia looked up in surprise, unexpectedly meeting the man’s extraordinarily handsome face.

She realized just how close she and Adrian were at that moment, almost able to see his long eyelashes clearly.

Why does this man have eyelashes longer than a girl’s, it’s just too enchanting!

...

Cecilia secretly grumbled, finally resigning herself to lowering her head to undo that damn bow.

The dress couldn’t just be yanked because the material was a thin silk blend. If she pulled too hard and tore the dress, she might risk exposing herself!

Thinking of this possibility, Cecilia’s face burned even hotter.

She carefully reached out her hand, summoning great courage to approach that awkward spot on the man.

Her palm was already covered in fine beads of sweat...

Just as her hand barely touched the edge, her fingers rapidly recoiled the next instant!

She hadn’t even touched the junction of the bow and the zipper!

"Why are your hands shaking?!"

It was the first time Adrian found time so excruciating, his usually placid face showing a hint of annoyance.

If she didn’t handle it soon, he really couldn’t guarantee what he might do.

...

Chastised by the man, Cecilia felt both flustered and panicked, raising her head with tears almost in her eyes, continuously apologizing.

"Sorry, sorry, I really didn’t mean to, but I’m... I’m flustered."

Completely unaware of how fatal her bashful expression was to a man!

It seemed this woman was born to thwart him!

Adrian’s phoenix eyes locked onto the flushed face of the girl before him, his gaze more dangerous than a beast’s!

His voice was hoarse and restrained, tinged with a hint of patience.

"Cecilia, do you know sitting on a man for too long is like playing with fire?"

!!!

Hearing this, Cecilia’s eyes widened in shock.

Her eyelashes fluttered wildly, suddenly realizing the alarming danger in the man’s expression.

...

"Right away! Right away it’s coming!"

Cecilia shivered all over, her embarrassment reaching its peak, but still, she had to stretch toward the man’s zipper.

No more hesitating, she had to go for it!

After a hefty mental preparation, Cecilia bravely yanked out the tangled bow all at once.

Finally, it was done!

Cecilia let out a sigh of relief, but couldn’t control the image of what her fingers just brushed against from flashing in her mind.

Oh my God, how could she still be recalling such a thing!

Cecilia’s breathing was erratic, and she no longer dared to face the man in front of her.

"I... I’m sorry for earlier... I’ve worked up a sweat, I’m going to take a shower!"

With that, she hurriedly uttered a sentence and dashed up to the second floor as if fleeing.

As if there was a ferocious beast chasing her from behind.

...

The man’s gaze followed Cecilia’s flustered departure, the hint of danger in his eyes deepening.

And Cecilia, who had hastily run to the shower, felt her heartbeat refuse to calm down.

She really did work up a sweat just now, but...

The water from the showerhead flowed over her skin, yet Cecilia’s fingers seemed to still retain the sensation of the man’s touch.

Especially... that terrible yet impressive presence.

Her face instantly felt extremely hot.

Ah, Cecilia, you’re really done for, how could you be thinking about these things!

Cecilia berated herself, trying to shake the distractions from her head, only to discover something even more shocking.

She... seemed to have forgotten to bring fresh clothes to change into.