Chapter 39: argue

In a dimly lit room, the air was thick with tension as Mr. Alex, Mr. Felix, and Lucian convened to discuss the pressing matter at hand—how to bring Jessy back. Mr. Felix, still simmering with anger over Jessy's assault, was vehemently against the idea of an alliance with Mr. Lucas. He argued fiercely, his voice laced with fury.

"I won't stand for it. That man assaulted Jessy, and we cannot trust him," Mr. Felix declared, his fists clenched in frustration.

Lucian, though understanding Mr. Felix's anger, offered a different perspective. "Jessy is safe with him now. We need to consider that she may have formed a connection, a bond. It might be essential for her well-being."

Mr. Alex listened attentively, torn between the two sides. He had his reservations about Mr. Lucas but was willing to prioritize Jessy's safety and desires. "Perhaps we can aim for a delicate balance. A friendship and an alliance, but with clear boundaries and monitoring," he suggested, trying to find a middle ground.

Mr. Felix sighed in frustration but conceded, realizing the truth in Mr. Alex's words. "Fine, but if he crosses a line again, I won't hesitate to act."

As the discussion unfolded, Kelly arrived with dinner for Jessy. Alone in her room, Jessy hesitated, contemplating leaving her room to join the meeting. Before she could act on her decision, Mr. Lucas gently stopped her, holding her back.

"Feed me, my arm is injured," he said, surprising her with his vulnerability, revealing a side of him she hadn't seen before.

As Jessy began to feed him, her emotions swirled within her. The cold, silver-eyed man before her was both mysterious and alluring. She watched the way he chewed, captivated by the sight. Unbeknownst to her, her feelings were awakening, stirring a delicate storm in her heart.

When she inadvertently stained his lip with the food, her face flushed with embarrassment. Unable to resist, she softly wiped it away with her warm fingers, her touch lingering on his skin. To her astonishment, a soft moan escaped Mr. Lucas' lips, and she felt a surge of heat and unfamiliar desire.

The intensity of the moment overwhelmed her, making her acutely aware of the fluttering butterflies in her stomach. It was a revelation of emotions she hadn't expected, stirring a mix of confusion, longing, and embarrassment. Jessy struggled to comprehend these new feelings, and as she pulled away, she found herself caught in the complex dance of emotions that would shape the path she was about to embark on.

In that vulnerable instant, Jessy and Mr. Lucas began to traverse an uncharted territory of emotions, their hearts teetering on the precipice of something profound and unforeseen. Their connection was undeniable, and their journey was only just beginning, each step leading them into an emotional whirlwind neither of them could predict.