Chapter 262

Forced to look Ethan in the eye, the next thing Clara knew, his lips were already on hers. Her back pressed against the cold wall, while his hand clamped firmly around her waist. His kiss carried a faint scent of tobacco mixed with the sugary sweetness from the cake roll earlier. But it was the forcefulness behind it that made Clara’s heart race—he didn’t care where they were, it was out in the open and still he didn’t hold back. The wide elevator suddenly felt suffocating. The air was getting hotter by the second, and Clara could barely breathe. That kind of aggressive dominance—this was a side of Ethan she had never seen before. He used to act like he was walking on eggshells around her, always careful, barely raising his voice. But now? He exploded with everything he’d held back, not even pretending to maintain control. “Mmm…” A muffled sound escaped Clara’s throat. She felt like crying from the frustration. But Ethan didn’t let up. Didn’t seem like he had any plans to stop, even wh