As his lips continued to devour hers, Theodore’s hand moved lower, tracing the curve of her hips, then down to her thighs, spreading them with gentle pressure. His fingers danced along the sensitive skin of her inner thighs, so close to her core. He could feel her trembling beneath him, hear her breath quickening, and he knew she was on the edge, teetering between pleasure and frustration.
Finally, his hand moved between her thighs, his fingers grazing her with a touch that was both firm and teasing, just enough to send a jolt of pleasure through her. But he still held back from the full intensity she craved.
He played with her, his fingers moving in slow, deliberate circles, his eyes locked on hers, watching as her resolve began to crumble, as she surrendered to the slow-burning desire he had ignited within her.
With each stroke, he drove her closer to the edge, until the tension inside her snapped. Bella’s body shuddered violently as she reached her climax. Wave after wave of pleasure washed over her, leaving her utterly spent and trembling in his arms.
Theodore allowed himself to surrender fully to the moment, his earlier control replaced by a raw, consuming passion. He entered her with a sense of urgency, moving in sync with her, their breaths and heartbeats aligning in a dance of shared desire. The teasing had ended, replaced by a fervor that left them both breathless.
They reached the peak together. Bella arched toward him, her moans filling the room. Theodore gasped at the sweet release. The intensity of their climax left them both trembling, their bodies still entwined as they came down from the high of the ecstasy.
Theodore’s lips brushed gently against Bella’s forehead as he lay down beside her. "Did you enjoy it?" he asked, his voice a husky murmur, still laced with the remnants of their passion.
Bella’s breathing slowly returned to normal, her body still humming with the remnants of the pleasure he had so expertly drawn out of her. "You’re such a tease," she playfully whined, pinching his waist lightly. "You know exactly how to torture me."
Theodore couldn’t help but smile, satisfied that he had driven her to the very edge and beyond, knowing that she would remember this night, and the way he had loved her, for a long time to come.
He caressed her hair, savoring the silky softness beneath his fingers. "You saved me from making a mistake," he murmured.
Bella moved closer, her body pressing against his as she hugged him tightly. "I won’t let anyone deceive you. That man dared to trick you. He should face the consequences."
"Don’t worry, my love. He’ll be punished for what he did. But..." His voice trailed off, a note of disappointment creeping in. "I am a bit upset with you."
Bella tilted her head up, her eyes filled with curiosity and concern. "But what? Just now, you were thankful to me. Why are you upset now?"
"Because you didn’t reveal our relationship to O’Neil," Theodore complained. "How long are you going to hide this? Sometimes, I feel like you don’t want to be recognized as my wife."
Bella blinked, a mix of guilt and surprise washing over her. She hadn’t expected this turn in the conversation. She did want to share their marriage with the world, but at the same time, she was scared of being leveled as a gold digger.
She pressed her fingers gently against Theodore’s lips, her eyes earnest. "Don’t think that," she said softly. "I’m truly proud to be your wife. Just give me a little time. Once I establish myself in the fashion world, I’ll announce our marriage... I promise."
Though Theodore wasn’t entirely pleased with the delay, he couldn’t argue with her reasoning. With a sigh of resignation, he agreed, "Alright... I’ll give you six months. During that time, work hard to make your mark. But after that, I’m not waiting any longer, whether you’ve made your identity or not."
Before she could respond, Theodore pulled her into a deep, sensual kiss, his arms wrapping tightly around her. Bella’s grin against his lips conveyed her surrender to his touch. The kiss ignited another wave of passion between them, leading seamlessly into another intimate encounter. The room echoed with the sounds of their love and desire.
A week later...
At the Ace Group...
Skyler knocked softly before pushing the door open with a narrow creak and peering inside. "Can I come in?"
Theodore, who was absorbed in his work, glanced up from his laptop, his attention shifting to the door as Skyler’s face came into view. "Come in." He raised his hand and gestured for him to enter.
Skyler pushed the door wider and stepped inside, his expression dark and troubled.
Theodore immediately sensed his agitation. "What has got you all worked up?" he inquired, his focus still partially on his laptop.
Skyler’s grim demeanor was evident as he relayed the news. "The Hill Group acquisition process has stalled. Mr. Hill has transferred everything to Zack Hudson—company, property, all the assets."
Theodore’s head snapped up, his interest piqued. "Is that so?" His brow furrowed.
"The Hill Group’s stock price has been climbing since this morning," Skyler continued, his tone monotonous. "Clients are reestablishing contracts, and the seized projects have resumed operations. Zack Hudson managed to turn the company around and prevent its collapse."
Theodore’s expression turned thoughtful. He was intrigued by what might have prompted Mr. Hill to hand over such valuable assets to Zack. "What’s the situation with Mr. Hill?" 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
"The tax evasion case against him is ongoing," Skyler explained. "He is likely facing a long legal battle. By transferring everything to Zack, he is protecting his assets from being auctioned off. Plus, Zack is helping him repay his debts."
Theodore’s lips curled into a contemplative smirk. For a few hundred million in debt, Zack had acquired billions in assets and a major company like the Hill Group. "Clever move," he mused. "Seems Zack is more astute than I gave him credit for."
Despite his personal dislike for Zack, Theodore couldn’t help but praise Zack for his shrewdness.
"He is merging the Hill Group under Brico," Skyler said with a tinge of frustration in his voice. "Brico’s share price is soaring, and new investors are flocking to their projects. We could have had the Hill Group, but Zack beat us to it."
Theodore listened, his gaze steady as he took in the news. "Don’t dwell on it," he advised. "We’ve got other matters to focus on. Any updates on Heritage Avenue?"
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