Chapter 548
Chapter 548:
But out of respect for her wishes, he let out a self-deprecating sigh and smiled bitterly. “Since my lady finds it such a burden, I suppose I’ll keep playing your ‘toy boy’ a little longer p>
Helena heard every bit of emotion behind that line. Without a word, she rose on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around his shoulders, and kissed him hard on the cheek.
She tried to pull away, but an arm circled her waist, anchoring her in place.
His lips found hers—firm, possessive, aching—and didn’t let go until she was breathless in his arms.
When he finally released her, Helena took a shaky breath and turned to tidy the wardrobe.
Not long ago, she had been putting on a performance for Zayden—flirtatious, extravagant, mysterious. Each day, she had dressed like a widow no one could pin down—chic, bold, seductive.
But now the act was over. She folded the flashy dresses one by one, tucking them at the bottom of the wardrobe like relics from another life.
Before she could finish, warm arms slid around her waist from behind, and Alden rested his chin on her shoulder. His voice, low and velvet-soft, slipped into her ear. “You look incredible in these. I like it when you dress up p>
Helena froze for a moment, then tilted her head with a smirk. “Aren’t you afraid I’ll catch someone else’s eye p>
Alden chuckled, his voice deliciously smug. “Someone like that mythical ‘toy boy’ from the rumors?” Then, his voice dropped into a whisper so sultry it made her spine…
“Missing your toy boy already? Well, my gorgeous widow… How about I serve you now p>
Alden’s lips curled into a playful smirk as he leaned in closer. Helena didn’t bother resisting, letting herself sink gently into the cushions.
Their bodies became one silhouette against the vast panes of the living room windows, their closeness casting shadows across the floor. As Helena glanced up, she noticed the outline of their embrace and quickly shoved Alden away.
“The curtains are wide open p>
Alden let out a low laugh. “Still worried about people seeing us p>
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Rolling her eyes, Helena snapped back, “I’m not worried! But don’t forget, Zayden’s people could still be lurking nearby. We’re supposed to be in the middle of a ‘divorce,’ remember? What if Zayden finds out p>
“That we’re kissing?” Alden interrupted, flashing a mischievous grin.
Helena exclaimed, part exasperated, part amused, “Can you take this seriously for once? I’m trying to keep us out of trouble p>
That seemed to get through to him. Alden’s tone softened. “It’s better if Zayden can’t figure us out. Let him keep guessing—one minute we’re falling apart, the next we’re patching things up. Isn’t that the best way to keep him off balance p>
Helena let out a quiet laugh, giving him a nudge. “Sometimes, your schemes are almost too much p>
“I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t have me any other way,” he said, lowering his voice until it carried a soft, promising tone.