Chapter 268

Cecilia's pov I knew I shouldn't have said it. It was petty and jealous. But my mouth went straight from my heart without checking in with my brain. Being caught between two mothers had me so on edge that I'd snap at anything. "Don't ruin what exactly?" Sebastian leaned down, his voice carrying a dangerous, seductive edge. "Pretty sure even the CEO has to respect lunch breaks," I said, pulling my leg free. Sebastian braced his arm on the back of the couch, inches from my face. "Miss Moore, did you skip lunch and go straight for the jealousy cocktail instead?" he murmured. "You're serving full bitterness today." His breath was warm against my cheek. I turned my head. My lips brushed his. Barely. But it was enough. That tiny spark? Like blood in the water. He was on me before I had time to think. I tried to pull back, but he was already chasing the contact. "I wasn't hungry for food," he said low. "I was craving something sharp. Tangy." And then he kissed me. He took possession of my mou