“All done.”
Serena had her eyes shut, mentally reciting a list of herbal remedies to distract herself. Just as she was about to reach the hundredth one, Nicholas finally finished with her hair.
She immediately tried to turn away, to escape the feeling of his fingers weaving through her hair and brushing against her scalp.
But just as she moved, Nicholas drew his fingers back.
The warm touch of his fingertips grazed the skin on her neck.
A shiver ran through her…
It was a jolt that went straight to her core.
Serena practically jumped, whirling around and taking two steps back. Her clear, bright eyes widened as she glared at him.
Little did she know, the way she looked right then…
…was so adorable that Nicholas was struggling to keep himself in check.
The corners of her eyes, slightly upturned, were tinged with a faint pink. Her bright eyes were wide, and her face had lost its usual lazy indifference, replaced by a vibrant, lively beauty.
Did this… did this mean that Serena’s feelings for him were stronger than he’d imagined? Otherwise, why would she get so flustered from a simple touch?
A smile crept into Nicholas’s eyes. His mesmerizing eyes crinkled at the corners, holding a captivating allure.
Serena’s ears burned again.
*Smile, smile, smile. What’s so funny?* she thought. *The moment things get tense, he resorts to using his looks. Such a show-off, strutting around like an arrogant peacock!*
Serena tore her gaze away from under her long, dark lashes and started walking toward the elevator. “I’m going to go see how… ahem, how Hazel is doing with her dress. She’s not used to wearing gowns, so she might need some help.”
The sharp click of her high heels echoed in the empty space, each sound like a tap against Nicholas’s heart.
The hem of her fiery red dress swayed as she walked away. That slender, graceful back was dazzling.
The smile in Nicholas’s eyes deepened as he took a long stride and followed her.

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