Chapter 471

As soon as the words left her mouth, Natalie realized she had slipped up. She looked up at Taylor. He stood there, lips curled in a knowing smile, his eyes filled with a look that made it all too clear what was running through his mind. She pursed her lips, quickly turning and retreating to her bedroom. Taylor remained standing, watching as the door closed behind her. The grin on his face grew wider. He stepped out onto the balcony, pulling a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it up. As the smoke swirled around him, his thoughts drifted back to last night in the hotel—the heat of their bodies tangled together, the intensity of their time in bed. It had been far too long since he had tasted that feeling. In truth, he had intentionally allowed himself to be drugged, using it as an excuse to get close to Natalie again. Yes, it was a low move, but he knew that if he didn't take advantage of this opportunity, it might be a long time before he had another chance. The