Chapter 251
The black sedan glided smoothly onto the main road.
Morning light filtered through the car window, falling on Vivian Bennett's delicate face.
Her long lashes fluttered slightly, casting faint shadows beneath her eyes.
Liam Sullivan glanced at her for a moment.
His well-defined hand suddenly covered her clasped fingers.
Vivian's fingers trembled, instinctively trying to pull back.
He only held them tighter.
"Is this how people hold hands," his voice was low, "when they're dating?"
Vivian looked up in a daze.
The man's sharply defined profile appeared especially profound in the play of light and shadow.
"Vivian." His thumb stroked her cool skin. "I can give you time to adjust."
"But you can't keep retreating forever."
Vivian's ears burned suddenly.
She parted her lips. "Between us—"
"Leave all problems to me." Liam interrupted her, his gaze calm as the sea. "You just need to learn to accept me."
Vivian's heart constricted sharply.
Remembering his once cold and severe demeanor, contrasted with his current gentleness, she felt an unreal sense of dizziness.
She turned her face toward the window.
Skyscrapers rushed past in reverse.
Since meeting him, her peaceful life had been completely turned upside down.
But he was the unattainable CEO of Sullivan Group, while she was just an ordinary employee.
What stood between them was more than just a world of difference.
Liam silently watched her tense profile.
The car eventually slowed to a stop at a street corner a hundred meters from the company.
This was Vivian's insisted requirement.
She wasn't ready for others to discover their relationship.
She reached to push the car door open.
His grip suddenly tightened around her wrist.
"Keep your weekend free." Liam held her slender wrist. "Have dinner with me."
Vivian instinctively wanted to refuse.
But meeting his deep gaze, her words of rejection caught in her throat.
A date?
Just the thought of being alone with him made her fingertips tingle with nervousness.
She bit her lip, weighing her words.
Liam suddenly leaned in closer.
His crisp scent enveloped her instantly.
His cool lips covered hers, parted slightly in surprise.
Vivian froze in her seat.
Her lashes fluttered in panic before finally closing.
Liam braced one hand near her ear, the other cupping the back of her neck.
The kiss held an irresistible tenderness, gradually luring her into surrender.
Only when their breathing grew ragged did he pull back slightly.
Vivian's eyes flew open.
Her cheeks burned fiercely as she pushed the car door open panicly, almost fleeing.
"Wait for me after work."
Liam's deep voice followed her, carrying a hint of laughter.
She rushed into the office building without looking back.
Even after entering the PR department, her heart continued to pound violently.
His final words occupied her thoughts completely.
He was coming to see her tonight?
He actually intended to come.