Chapter 165: An Explosive Admission

Both the man and his staff broadened their gazes and turned to the young lady with stunned expressions. Maria stood and glared at the dangerously handsome man in front of her. "Please leave. I'm tired. I want to rest." Those thick brows knitted in fury. Sarkon turned to the maid and muttered, "Leave us." Sophie quickly bowed and turned away. "No, you leave!" Maria clenched her hands in anguish. The maid had already closed the door behind her, leaving Maria alone with the beast. Sarkon took a step forward. That fierce blue gaze had something else in them—longing. Fear wrapped around her burning desire. Panic surged in her and surfaced in those surprised emerald sparkles. Lifting her nose in defiance, she growled, "If you're not leaving, then I'll leave." Immediately, she shot toward the door. Just as the heavy wooden panel pulled ajar, it was slammed shut again by a strong arm that thrust out from behind her. Another powerful hand turned her around. She came face to f