Chapter 408

Arthur could clearly feel his restless body reacting to her presence. There was something strange—an unspoken pull about her. She didn’t have to say or do anything, yet she had become the sole focus of his attention. The air grew unbearably silent, as if every unspoken word had frozen mid-air. A mischievous smile played on Arthur’s lips as he looked at the girl curled up in his arms—clearly enjoying teasing her. “Let me go,” Juliana said sharply, though her voice was soft. “Not a chance,” he replied, his tone both playful and stubborn. “Not unless you kiss me first.” “Absolutely not,” she turned her face away, determined not to give him the satisfaction. Arthur’s deep gaze remained fixed on her—unflinching and piercing—as if trying to peer into her very soul. Yet his lips still carried that same smile—a dangerous blend of restraint and desire, enough to intoxicate anyone. Juliana was completely at a loss. When had this man become so clingy? Wasn’t he the same Arthur who always remained