Chapter 513

Andrew froze, startled by Lauren’s serious tone. Looking at her earnest expression, he seemed to understand something deeper.

“Target you? Someone must’ve told you that. But, Lauren, what do you think?” Andrew replied with a faint smile, offering no further explanation.

Lauren shook her head firmly. “I don’t believe it. That’s why I’m asking you directly.”

Andrew’s expression turned cold. “I don’t care who’s feeding you these ideas. I only want to tell you one thing–I came to Rhodes Corporation for one reason: you. There are no schemes, no ulterior motives, no hidden agendas. I’m here because I see you as my friend.”

Without warning, Lauren threw herself into his arms, catching Andrew completely off guard. A faint floral fragrance swept over him. In the next moment, her soft, delicate body pressed against his, filling his embrace entirely.

Andrew instinctively wrapped his arms around her, startled. “Lauren, you-”

She tilted her head back, her eyes glistening with unshed tears as she whispered, her breath warm against him, “No. I don’t want to just be your friend. I want to be your woman, your wife. I want you to claim me completely, passionately!”

“No… You-”

“Don’t speak. Kiss me. Hard!” Lauren murmured, closing her eyes and lifting her vibrant, kissable lips to meet his.

Her lips were impossibly soft, smooth as silk, and carried the faint sweetness of her lipstick. The kiss flooded Andrew’s mind with a whirlwind of sensations. He had been surrounded by beautiful women before, but this was the first time he had truly crossed the boundary of intimacy.

Lauren’s bold move was like lightning striking dry tinder–a spark igniting a roaring inferno. The kiss grew deeper and more consuming, and an overwhelming rush of passion erupted within Andrew.

Lauren was lost in this whirlwind, and her entire body trembled under his embrace. The intensity of it all left her breathless, her neck arched, her pale skin glistening with a fine sheen of sweat.

Andrew’s kisses were fierce and unrelenting, yet somehow balanced with just enough restraint to avoid causing her discomfort. They were like a sudden spring rain–intense yet refreshing, soaking every fiber of her being without overwhelming her.

The two of them stayed entwined, lost in the moment, unaware of time slipping by.

When Lauren finally pulled back, gasping for air, her cheeks flushed, she managed to whisper, “Dr. Lloyd, wait… I can’t breathe!”

Andrew smirked. “Alright, I’ll stop for now.”

But how long was “now“? Andrew was not counting. He gave it a second–or maybe less–before pulling her back into his arms, making her cry out in surprise as he resumed his conquest.

“Dr. Lloyd, please… Not like this… I can’t even stand properly anymore!” Lauren’s voice wavered, a mix of desperation and surrender.

Soon, the usually confident and teasing Lauren was pleading for mercy. Her soft whimper only seemed to fuel Andrew’s fervor.

He refused to stop. Bit by bit, Lauren’s slender legs, clad in sheer stockings, gave out beneath her, and she slid downward. Andrew’s strong hands easily supported her fragile waist, holding her firmly in place.

At that moment, Lauren looked entirely dependent on Andrew, her body trembling as she clung to him. It was as though her world had collapsed into his arms.

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