Chapter 283

"Jac..." Nicole tried to say before she was cut off by Jacob's kiss. He brazenly tasted the unique sweetness that belonged solely to Nicole. His kiss grew increasingly intense, as if he wanted to consume her entirely. She was pinned against the door. The disparity in strength between men and women was all too evident. His tall frame overwhelmed her petite body. Her legs went weak as he held her against the wall. His kisses gradually moved down from her lips to the slender curve of her neck. When he finally reached her collarbone, he bit her gently. Nicole felt the blood in her veins flow in a reversed direction. Her entire body went limp, and she could only endure powerlessly. "Ms. Barnes?" The secretary's voice came again from outside, accompanied by Griffin's voice. "Nicole?" Griffin asked. Jacob finally let her go. His eyes were dark and intense, it was as if he wanted to drown her in them. After a moment of daze, she immediately pushed Jacob away. She raised her fingertip