Chapter 84

The night was thick and dark as ink.

Liam Sullivan stood tall under the streetlight.

The dim yellow glow outlined his sharp, cold features.

His intense gaze was locked on the woman before him.

She had grown even more alluring after a few days apart.

Every inch of her skin seemed to glow with a tempting radiance.

Vivian Bennett felt uneasy under his stare.

She instinctively took half a step back.

"Boss Liam, what did you need to see me about?"

Liam didn't answer.

His burning gaze remained fixed on her face.

Vivian felt her scalp prickle under his intense scrutiny.

She turned to leave.

"Stop."

Liam suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist.

His palm was scorching hot, his grip surprisingly strong.

Vivian winced in pain.

"What do you want?"

He pulled her toward his car.

His tall frame trapped her between the vehicle and himself.

They stood so close she could feel his breath.

Vivian held her breath nervously.

She could clearly hear the strong beat of his heart.

"Why didn't you answer my calls?"

Liam's deep voice held suppressed anger.

Vivian blinked in confusion.

"What calls?"

His eyes turned icy cold.

He leaned in, his thin lips almost brushing her ear.

"Playing dumb?"

Vivian instinctively turned her head away.

"I really don't know..."

Before she could finish, Liam suddenly captured her lips.

The kiss came without warning.

Vivian's eyes widened in shock.

She struggled fiercely, but he pinned her hands above her head.

Liam's kiss carried a punishing intensity.

He forced her lips apart, plundering ruthlessly.

Vivian felt like she couldn't breathe.

A mix of pain and unfamiliar tingling spread from her lips.

She let out a helpless whimper.

Liam pulled back slightly.

Just as Vivian thought it was over, he deepened the kiss again.

More fierce, more intense than before.

Her legs grew weak, barely able to support her.

Liam swiftly wrapped an arm around her waist, holding her firmly against him.

After what felt like an eternity, he finally released her.

Both were breathing heavily.

Liam rested his forehead against hers, his voice hoarse.

"Give me your phone."

Vivian stared at him dazedly.

She instinctively pulled out her phone and handed it over.

Liam took it and unlocked it with practiced ease.

His expression darkened instantly when he saw his number saved as "Harassment Call" in her contacts.