Chapter 20 Menu My eyes widened ; my breath hitched .
Uncle , you … ugh … Before I could speak , my voice was silenced .
1 froze , the only sensation the warm pressure of his lips on mine .
The kiss started gently , then became more urgent , his hand on my chin , veins bulging with barely suppressed emotion.
My head spun ; I felt lightheaded , suffocating .
Just as I was about to faint , he finally released me .
I gasped for air , like a fish gasping for water .
Ryders eyes were darker than night , fixed on my lips , flushed as if painted with rouge .
His throat bobbed , the fire in his eyes burning brighter .
He stepped closer , Claire … * Slap ! * A sharp sound cut through the air .
Silence .
My chest heaved ; my hand , the one that struck him , tingled and burned .
My eyes , wide with disbelief and anger , met his .
Ryder stood there for several minutes before recovering .
He slowly touched his cheek .
Id hit him hard , but it was nothing to him .
He saw the slight redness on my palm , his heart clenching .
Claire , your hand … 11:39 2.8 % He reached for it .
I pushed him away .
Lets pretend this didnt happen .
Uncle , dont do anything that will embarrass us both .
I fled , running as if something were chasing me .
Ryder felt a wave of suffocating nausea ; every vein in his body throbbed .
After a while , he touched his lips .
He could still feel the softness … He chuckled darkly .
I was bolder now ; I even dared to hit him .
I leaned against a wall , trying to calm my racing heart .
The cold wind gradually calmed me .
I wiped my mouth , my eyes cold .
Even in our most intimate moments , hed never kissed me like that .
But now , divorced , hed done this .
A bitter smile touched my lips .
What was this ? Eight oclock .
I went to Ethan Fullers for dinner .
His home was a luxurious villa .
I hadnt inquired about his background , only knowing he was wealthy .
11.20 < Chapter 20 Menu Over three years , Id come to know him ; his mannerisms revealed a well educated man .
Despite his rebellious exterior , he possessed an inherent elegance and refinement .
I sat at the ornate dining table , lost in thought .
Suddenly , a plate of cola chicken wings appeared before me .
Whats wrong ? Didnt go well with your uncle ? Ethan Fuller , in casual clothes , sat beside me .
My eyes flickered at the mention of Ryder ; I didnt know how to answer .
Ethan Fuller saw my hesitation .
Try these .
Freshly made , even better than last time .
The aroma of the chicken wings captured my attention .
I picked up my cutlery and took a bite .
My eyes widened .
Delicious ! Seeing my satisfied expression , Ethan Fuller smirked .
Of course .
Reward for the chef ? He leaned closer .
I reluctantly picked a wing from my plate and offered it to him .
He chuckled .
That was hardly a reward .
I can see you dont want to .
I wont force you .
I put it back on my plate .
Ethan Fuller : … I loved seeing him flustered , my smile widening .
His face darkened .

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I composed myself , < Chapter 20 What kind of reward do you want ? Ethan Fuller tilted his head .
Any reward ?