Chapter 38

Victoria's POV： I tried to calm myself down, gulping down a large glass of water before heading to the bathroom for a shower. It was strange—Ethan and I never had this kind of chemistry. During our five years together, we barely had any physical contact. Our relationship had been so bland that I thought it was normal. The conclusion was obvious: Damien was simply more handsome than his half-brother. After my shower, I crawled into bed but couldn't fall asleep until the middle of the night. My mind kept replaying images of Damien's face, the way he looked when he kissed me. That face of his was criminally attractive. I had to admit, Damien Sterling possessed an undeniable magnetism. Over the next few days, I buried myself in work at Lancaster Corporation. I had already taken control of many projects, and news of Miss Lancaster assuming power had stirred quite a commotion in financial circles. Many people sought meetings with the Lancaster heir, but I declined all requests. None of them