Chapter 1325

"If we break up later, I could literally take all of this and disappear."

"Money is just material wealth. It's the least important thing in the world."

Jimmie smiled warmly. "If you want it, you can take it all right now."

Luella sat frozen, staring at him in utter disbelief.

Aside from Juniper.

He was the second person in the world willing to give her absolutely everything.

"Your family..." Luella took a breath to steady her emotions, leaning in with a teasing smirk. "Is this hopeless romantic thing genetic or something?"

From what she could tell, they were all fiercely loyal and intensely devoted.

"Hmm?"

Jimmie didn't quite catch her drift, his lips curving slightly. "Being a hopeless romantic depends entirely on the person you're looking at."

"Is that so."

Luella's cheeks flushed, suddenly unable to maintain eye contact.

His gaze was far too deep.

It felt like he was going to suck her soul right out of her body and ruin her forever.

"Put it away." Luella slid the envelope back to him, her eyes curving into happy crescents. "Once I finish my business here in Stellara Country, I'll come back to Eclara City and collect my wedding gifts from you."

This envelope was basically her dowry.

And if she didn't make it back...

Luella refused to let her mind wander down that path.

Jimmie just looked at her, his heart suddenly beating wildly against his ribs, a deep sense of unease washing over him.

"I said I'm coming back, and I will." Luella leaned closer, her index finger tracing the sharp line of his jaw. She smiled like an absolute siren. "Jimmie, you need to have a little more confidence. In my heart, you've definitely made it to the top two."

"Top two?"

Jimmie's smile vanished, his voice rough as he pressed, "Who's number one?"

Was it Richard?

Or that hotel manager downstairs?

"Juniper." Luella blinked innocently, emphasizing every syllable. "She will always be number one in my heart. No one will ever replace her."

"Juniper?"

Jimmie let out a massive sigh of relief, the corners of his mouth lifting again. "Okay, I can live with that."

"I have a lot of work to do on this trip, so I won't be able to sneak out again."

Luella checked the time. "I can stay with you for one more night."

"When you wake up tomorrow, I want you on a flight back to Eclara City."

Stellara Country was simply too dangerous for him.

"Fine."

Jimmie nodded reluctantly, looking as aggrieved as a neglected trophy husband.

They sat there for a moment in silence. The air grew a little awkward.

It was only nine o'clock.

It was still early. What were they supposed to do?

"Jimmie..." Luella turned her head, summoning every ounce of her courage. "Do you think maybe... I could look at your abs again?"

"?"

Jimmie hesitated for two seconds before methodically unbuttoning his shirt, offering her a front-row view.

Oh my.

They really were spectacular.

Luella: "Hi, can I touch them?"

Jimmie: "Since when are you so polite?"

Luella: Since I started feeling guilty.

Luella placed her hand flat against his stomach. As her fingers dragged over his skin, she suddenly wondered... if he worked out this much did that mean his stamina was pretty incredible?

"That's enough."

Jimmie's eyes were terrifyingly dark.

He

er wandering hand

weight as

breathing grew heavy and erratic.

At midnight.

Luella dragged herself out of bed, slowly shuffling toward the door.

Jimmie followed behind her, his expression a stormy mix of frustration and restraint.

"Um..."

Opening the door, Luella glanced back over her shoulder, looking up at him intently. "Aren't you going to try and make me stay?"

"?"

Jimmie froze, his throat tight, his eyes burning.

He didn't dare ask her to stay, terrified he'd do something completely animalistic.

After all.

His resistance when it came to her was embarrassingly low.

Seeing Jimmie hesitate, Luella's heart dropped slightly. Making a split-second decision, she wrapped her arms around his neck pushed up on her tiptoes, and murmured against his lips:

"Jimmie, do you want to kiss me?"