CHAPTER 328: CHAPTER 327: DISCOVERING CLUES (1)

Ling Chuxia was startled and quickly averted her eyes, pretending as if nothing had happened as she looked out the car window. When Shi Che turned his head, he could only see her profile.

Today, her hair was loosely coiled up, revealing her delicate face. Her cheeks were a rosy pink, and her red lips were tender and dewy-tempting. Shi Che’s gaze involuntarily fell upon her lips, recalling the kiss that had been interrupted moments ago. His dark eyes deepened, and his throat felt a touch dry.

Ling Chuxia sensed Shi Che’s gaze on her, deep and with a hint of heat, which caused her heart to flutter and her breathing to become slightly erratic.

She had never realized before that Shi Che looked at her with such warmth, without any hint of disgust or coldness. Instead... there was a touch of tenderness, a trace of longing.

Wasn’t this the kind of look one would have when gazing at someone they liked?

If this were before tonight, she might not have noticed his gaze, or even if she had, she would have assumed that he was looking past her at her elder sister, right?

But... the scene of him protecting her tonight, regardless of the danger, kept replaying in her mind.

If he acted only because of her elder sister, would he have rushed over without a second thought to shield her from that liquid?

After all, if that liquid had been sulfuric acid, it would surely have caused injuries, and sulfuric acid is no ordinary substance; once harmed by it, it could very likely be life-threatening.

Moreover, at that moment, he was standing some distance away from her yet managed to react immediately and protect her. Even Shen Qian didn’t react in time. This proved that perhaps, he had been watching her all along.

Why?

Could it be that he might... possibly have a bit of affection for her? Unrelated to her elder sister, just because of her, Ling Chuxia?

In the past, she would not even dare to entertain such a thought, but now, the mere possibility made her heart race uncontrollably. Her hands clenched unconsciously, and she couldn’t help but glance at Shi Che again.

To her surprise, Shi Che was also watching her. As their eyes met, Ling Chuxia looked into his profound eyes, which were growing deeper, with their depths like a black vortex, drawing people into a sinking oblivion, unable to extricate themselves.

Shi Che, who was already harboring regrets over the incomplete kiss, now saw Ling Chuxia glance over inadvertently. Her eyes were black and bright, like the most dazzling star in the night sky, tugging at his heart.

The suppressed desire within him surged uncontrollably. Shi Che clenched his hands, unable to bear it any longer. He reached out with his long arm, wrapping it around Ling Chuxia’s slender waist, pulling her into his embrace. The next second, his handsome face lowered, and his thin lips claimed hers.

Ling Chuxia hadn’t expected Shi Che to suddenly kiss her. She was momentarily stunned, but then she remembered Old Zhu was driving in front, and her cheeks flushed rapidly. Without thinking, she lightly pushed against Shi Che’s chest.

However, Shi Che didn’t back off in the slightest. Instead, his arms tightened around her, pulling her closer, unapologetically prying open her teeth to taste her sweetness.

His actions were aggressive and domineering, making it impossible to break free. But Ling Chuxia no longer resisted subconsciously or felt afraid, and instead, she gradually lost herself in his kiss.

The hand she had pressed against his chest slowly moved to encircle his neck, and even her lips timidly and cautiously began to respond.