hapter 239: Never Lose Yourself
“No,” Reese declared with unwavering certainty, forever unwilling to be left at a disadvantage. With a swift motion, the ascended, positioning herself atop him. Such bold assertiveness might have been off putting to other men, who might have had labeled her behavior as overly forward. However, Malcolm was different. He reveled in her openness, cherishing it as a clear indication of her trust in him. He held her slender waist, his eyes ablaze with desire, voice resonating deep and authoritative Darling, this side of you, it’s exclusively for me, understood? You can’t be this way with any other man.” The mere thought of her parting ways with him and displaying the same openness with another man was enough to drive him to the brink of insanity. Reese honked her finger under Malcolm’s chin, a gesture that lacked any semblance of feminino modesty. She believed that if she truly wanted to be with this man and felt no aversion towards him, then they were destined pursue their relationship until he was utterly convinced of her feelings. Why would she not be drawn to a man who is so strikingly attractive?When Reese set her sights on something–or someone–she pursued it relentlessly. Regret was a word she refused to entertain in her world. If it was love or desire, she believed it had to be experienced to its fullest extent. Do you know why I do mind being with you, Malcolm?” she asked. With a confident gaze, he looked down at her, Tm such an exceptional guy; how could you resist? It’s not that. It’s because there’s something in your core that’s very much like me,‘ she replied.She felt that if it weren’t for the burdens they each carried, she and Malcolm could have experienced true happiness. There was so much about him that resonated with her. It was as if she had met her match, her equal, for the first time. It was like discovering a suudmate, and she subted she would ever meet another person she admired as much. However, it was too early for such thoughts. His true identity was far more complex than what was visible on the surface. If she sensed any danger that could spell disaster for her and those around her, she would be the first to distance herself. Minimizing Josses was crucial. The deeper the entanglement later on, the greater the potential damage. She took pride in her rational approach, which was admittedly selfish, but she never attempted to hide that act. In her view, being selfish was normal; it was the selfless who were foolish Malcolm wrapped his arms around her waist, drawing her close, his affection nearly impossible to conceal. “That’s why I feel like we are made for each other, perfectly in sync,” he murmured.Reese scoffed lightly. “In sync for now. Who knows about later. After all, their pasts were not straightforward. There could be complications Malcolm’s fingers weaved through her hair, his lips curling into an indulgent smile. “Let’s worry about the future later. For now, let’s savor our time together.“By the end, it was unclear who had been the pursuer and who the pursued, as they fell asleep in each other’s arms, exhausted from their passion. The following morning, Reese was abruptly awakened by her ringing phone. Still groggy, she didn’t check the caller ID before sliding to answer.“Hello? Sweetheart, have a few years apart really made you forget me? Reese’s eyes snapped wide open, her sleepiness evaporating instantly. With a tightness in her voice, she whispered, Everhart… A light chuckle echoed from the other end of the line, but it wasn’t reassuring or pleasant; it sent shivers down her spine. “Should I still feel honored that you even remember my name, darling?” Everhart teased.
Reese retorted, her voice filled with hostility. “Stay away if you want to live!” she snapped, ready to end the call.
Everhart was well acquainted with her temperament. Just as her finger hovered, poised to end the call, his voice unexpectedly shattered the silence. “It appears you have no desire to uncover the truth about your husband’s identity,” he proclaimed.Reese hesitated, her eyes narrowing slightly. “What do you claim to know? We should meet. I possess the information you seek,” Everhart proposed, cutting straight to the chase.Reese didn’t respond immediately, prompting a chuckle from Everhart, “What’s wrong, are you frightened of me? She scoffed dismissively, “A lowlife like you? There’s nothing to fear. Did you presume I’m still the same naive Reese who fell for your deceit? Everhart wasn’t upset by her contempt; on the contrary, he found it rather amusing. “You’ve matured, my dear, but it’s regrettable you couldn’t wait for me. Didn’t we vow to remain together eternally? How could you wed another in my absence? His words were tinged with profound emotion, but Reese alone knew the truth. This man was her personal nightmare, someone who had left an indelible mark on her life. Now, Reese harbored no compassion for him. She was solely focused on achieving her desired outcome. Enough with the nonsense. Where?” she demanded. Ive forwarded the location to your phone. Her phone vibrated briefly. A quick glance at the screen revealed the location which happened to be near the Flynn Group. Everhart must have delved deep to select the Flynn Group as their rendezvous point–what a curious coincidence. But it was of no consequence. She was no longer the vulnerable Reese of yesteryears. Today, she was fully capable of defending herself.Occasionally, ruthlessness was the only viable option; at least it could guarantee her safety. After terminating the call, she flung off the blankets and hastily got dressed Descending the stairs, she noticed Malcolm, engrossed in his phone, likely with work–a typical state for the workaholic. Yet, he never discussed work in her presence, a fact that she found endearing.Sensing someone’s gaze, Malcolm glanced up to find that it was Reese staring. A smile danced upon his lips as he beckoned her.“Hey, darling, come here. “Reese couldn’t help. but find his warm, enticing voice, coupled with the inviting gesture, feminiscent of someone playfully coaxing a cat. Truth be told, she wasn’t particularly inclined to approach, but his smile, directed it her, weakened her resolve, and before she knew it, her legs were carrying her towards hinLAS Reese approached, Malcolm casually wrapped his arm around her waistand pulled her onto his lap in a tender gesture that set her heart aflutter. Reese wasn’t one to feign modesty, especially not around a man she found at She was candid about her desires, but she also understood the importance of boundaries. “Release me,” she chided softly, “Yo sister might see us and accuse me of leading you astray.“At this, Malcolm’s yes sparkled with amusement, and he affectionately pinched her cheek. “Are you jealous? Reese scoffed dismissively, “Other women might succumb to jealousy, but not me, If you genuinely cared for me, you’d reject all others. If not, clinging to you would be futile.” Reese held her self–esteem in high regard she might lose anyone, but she would never lose herself.
