CHAPTER 68: CHAPTER 68: SUSPICION (2)

Raina’s expression suddenly became rigid: "Well, it’s not that I trust President Hawthorne’s abilities? In your territory, no demons would dare act recklessly, that’s why I summoned the courage to move forward bravely, disregarding my own safety."

"Is that so? Why do I feel like that’s not the case?" Elias closed in on Raina, his strikingly handsome face growing larger in her view.

He stared at her unwaveringly, his tall stature casting a shadow that enveloped her with immense pressure, his sharp gaze seeming to see right through her. He said, "Raina, do you think you can deceive me? Raina, who exactly are you?"

Raina was shocked inside, her scalp tingling as if it was about to explode. At that moment, she truly felt her secret was laid bare in front of the man.

Given her past grievances with Elias, if exposed, she feared she might not see the next day’s sunlight.

No matter how good-looking, one needs to be alive to enjoy!

"Ha ha, President Hawthorne, you’re overthinking it. Anyway, it’s getting late, you should rest early, I’ll head back to my room too." Saying this, Raina hurriedly wanted to leave.

Raina was walking too hastily, accidentally tripping on the carpet, and fell directly toward the ground.

It’s over!

This time I’m going to be utterly embarrassed!

At this critical moment, an arm wrapped around her slender waist, slightly exerted force, pulling her back.

Raina, unable to control her body due to inertia, could only let herself fall onto him.

Her brain froze momentarily, and when she realized she should dodge, the man’s scent had already reached her.

The cold pine fragrance mixed with the man’s body wash, forming the most unique hormonal scent, as if it could entice one’s mind.

Raina was stunned, completely forgetting she could easily dodge, just watching as her lips landed with a smack on his thin lips.

Breath stopped for a second, her eyes widened, clearly seeing Elias’s long and curled eyelashes and the reflection of herself in his eyes.

The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward and ambiguous, as if something indescribable was floating in the air.

Once Raina realized it, she quickly retreated, putting a significant distance between them, her face flushed red: "I-I’m sorry, I really didn’t mean it."

Elias raised an eyebrow slightly: "You walk into my room late at night, linger under the guise of delivering milk, then seize the moment to fall into my arms and forcefully kiss me, and now you’re telling me it wasn’t intentional? Raina, don’t you think your explanation is very unconvincing?"

Dammit, it’s not just unconvincing, it’s downright despicable, isn’t it?

But heaven can attest, she really is more innocent than Dolores, otherwise, even if she were as foolish as a husky, she wouldn’t act at this time, lacking any favorable conditions!

No, even with favorable conditions, she wouldn’t actually steal a kiss; she’s an upright person!

Raina tried to muster momentum: "I... I just wanted to check if Casper and Bobby are awake."

After speaking, she promptly dashed toward the door. As soon as she opened it, two figures fell inside.

Raina quickly supported them, staring at the people at the door in shock: "Grand... Grandmother, Auntie Warren..."

Old Mrs. Hawthorne looked at them in surprise and blurted out: "Finished so soon? Is Elias not capable? Auntie Warren, hurry and arrange for a doctor, avoiding illness is unacceptable."

Elias’s unparalleled handsome face immediately became rigid.