Chapter 218

Nicole's bold move caught Cyrus off guard. Despite her lack of experience in this area, her kiss was awkward and stiff, yet she showed such disregard for consequences. Was putting everything on the line a common thing for powerful families in their quest for power and profit? She almost bit through his lip, but fortunately, her scent was pleasant, with a hint of sweetness. Taking charge of the situation, Cyrus pressed down on the flushed Nicole and pinched her delicate chin. "Why are you in such a hurry to give yourself to me today?" he asked. Nicole exhaled a warm breath as she replied, "You can kiss me, touch me. "If you really want my body, you'll have to wait until you settle matters with the Lynch family, divorce Zoey, and then we can talk about it on our wedding night." "You've been abroad for so many years. Have you never been in love?" "I'm destined to marry into a prominent family. How could I casually engage with an ordinary man?" Cyrus found the girl amusing. S