Chapter 142 I’d Rather Die Than Harm You!

"Mr. Ford, close your eyes," Celeste whispered, her voice so soft it was almost a breath. Her tone was gentle, barely audible, like a sweet caress in the air. As she spoke, her delicate hand glided down to Nathaniel's tense, rigid body, her touch light and soothing. She kneaded his stiff muscles with the slightest pressure, and a shudder ran through him, almost making him want to exhale in relief. "Honey, you've really learned, haven't you?" Nathaniel's voice was thick with a blend of surprise and pleasure. "Mmm, I've been quite diligent in learning," Celeste murmured, her words tinged with a faint, cryptic undertone. But Nathaniel didn't pick up on the subtle shift in her voice. Surrounded by her softness and warmth, he was practically lulled into a trance, intoxicated by her presence, his guard slipping with every passing second. "Thank you," he murmured, his voice low and appreciative. But even before his words fully settled between them, everything changed. In an instant, C