he'd forgotten her cheerful spi

, standing before Maria with the confidence of h

the perfect power couple-the swoo

incl

e woman turned Maria, who came

aria loved looking up at his striking face and gazing into his mesmerizing

all, insignifica

and battered her doll-like lashes. Then, those glossy, red lips t

ike an anima

right,

ia's hear

breasts, almost spilling out from the square

a good husband in no time." She turned to

Maria stared a

ucked in his pockets, his broad muscled ches

was swirling in the dark hole of the woman's wo

der. The bright smile widened into a victorious grin as Sarkon's

of those women who failed to capture his attention. A stranger. That icy exp

a delighted tune. "A pleasure to meet you, Maria. Your uncle'

ately shook herself out of stupor. Stop it. It's very clear, isn't i

rstand what she saw th

hers into fists to stop them from going to her neck. Then, th

d her lips into a nice, warm

iful. Uncle Sarkon always has an exquisite taste i

embarrassment. "Lovette, please. We're

r behaving like a sullen teenager. You're way past that age.

best smile. "Of

left. The mighty businessman returned to his e

be famis

ted and tightened her hol

kon leaned into the woman's ear lovingly. Her spirits

pinched a fair cheek, "

r apologized to anyone, her uncle strode to the lo

r high heels over

taking his usual seat at the end of the table. She looked away

casually asked while chewing on the steak

do." She glanced at Sarkon and added,

at the bronze giant, "He always

Maria suggested w

n't worry, sweetie. I'm sure

o Sarkon with

ceps and purred like a kitten, "I'm

rows arched in a

ver Lovette's. He faced Maria. His striking blue eyes bore into her

in... wi

in... w

in wi

nd. She couldn't move until someone tugged

apkin." Sophie was smiling at h

herself. After thanking her maid, she gripped her utensils, looked

uddenly recalled somet

table, clasped her fingers together, rested her chin on top, and smiled sweetly at Mar

fact, I'm glad you'r

all

Sarkon. I'd love some female company." Maria raised h

fted her glass as well and sipped from

lance at her uncle, hoping for some acknowledgment or the a

ained transfix

nd her own business for the rest of t

in shot up wit

ur first da

in her throat and answered like a child on

interjected with

ed with a

ege," Sarkon

th a shocked expression

te of his steak and chew

ack to Maria, "That's the most prestigious university

endly smile. "Uncle Sa

d quietly without looking at anyone. He placed

to catch another familial glance from her protector when

ed in that loving tone.

he best, baby! I love you so much. You deserve a kiss. C'mere," She tipped the g

moved c

used herself politely. "I'll

other's, his admirer walked out of t

*

e intense gaz

deep-set eyes that drew you in when they looked at you

e shape; a perfect

is li

d. She moved her hand away and unveiled th

ng every moment of yesterday's dinner, every movement

. Was it really the end? Was there real