Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

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cob outright dismissed the idea. Images of Wilson, that pervert, taking advantage of his young sister ade his face darken further.

treat her like a sister,” Jacob growled, his voice low and menacing. “I would never be like Wilson, that i lecher who preys on young girls.”

incy, who had been standing near the door to the private room, overheard their conversation. Her steps me to a stiff halt as her face scrunched up.

>w could he think of her as a sister? She had always presented herself as an elegant and refined young

>man in front of him.

don’t want to be your sister,” Nancy muttered to herself, her voice barely audible.

e bit her bottom lip then, thinking she needed to come up with a different approach.

utside the private room, Jacob was getting impatient. “It’s been 15 minutes, and Yvette still hasn’t come ck,” he said, frowning. He pushed Collin aside and was ready to set off. “I need to find Yvette. You can

t lost now.”

ollin’s face turned pale, and he quickly grabbed Jacob’s arm. “Jacob, don’t go!”

Jacob caught Yvette and Wilson together, Wilson would surely get beaten up. Collin wouldn’t be able to cape a beating either!

Icob’s eyes narrowed in suspicion. “You seem pretty nervous…”

ollin hastily shook his head. “I am not. I just think you’re being too controlling with Yvette. Young girls ese days don’t like being controlled, and I’m worried she’ll start to dislike you.”

cob hesitated upon hearing this. His determination to find Yvette wavered.

e managed to lose Wilson on the way here, so there was no way he’d be here now. As such, he didn’t

ed to worry too much. The last thing he wanted was for Yvette to hate him.

eanwhile, Yvette had made her way to the second–floor balcony of the restaurant. Yet, she couldn’t spot

e man she was expecting. With a puzzled frown, she was on the verge of leaving.

iddenly, a pair of strong, sculpted arms grasped her waist and pulled her into a hidden corner.

you didn’t look closely, you wouldn’t even notice anyone there.

‘ette’s reflexes were quick. She was about to strike back when she caught the scent of a familiar, easant aroma. She relaxed, leaning into the man’s warm and broad chest. NôvelDrama.Org is the owner.

What do you want?”

missed you, Yvie,” Wilson replied, his warm breath sending shivers down her spine.

rette’s eyelashes fluttered. With Jacob watching her so closely lately, they hadn’t been able to see each her much.

Ve’re engaged, and yet we’re sneaking around like we’re having an affair.” Wilson’s voice was deep and isky, tinged with frustration, making it hard to resist.

vette reached out and hugged his waist, trying to placate him.

How do you plan to make it up to me, my fiancée?” Wilson’s gaze was fixed on her, his eyes dark and

intense. His voice, both deep and alluring, sent shivers down her spine. He was a dangerous siren, luring her closer.

He then suggested, “How about a kiss?”

Yvette bit her lip. “I can’t stay too long, or Jacob will worry.”

“It’s okay,” he whispered, his breath hot against her ear.

“Baby, Collin’s got him distracted.”

It was then that Yvette realized he had planned everything out in advance.

But before she could even process this thought, she found herself trapped in the corner. The man’s scorching kiss descended upon her like a storm. It was a kiss that was both possessive and demanding, leaving her no room to escape.

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