Chapitre 58: Chapter 58 Cute thief

Lilith blinked, her heart skipping a beat as Sebastian's hands touched her cheeks. His fingers were firm but soft, tracing the curve of her jaw like she was something precious and fragile. She couldn't look away from his dark, intense eyes, which held emotions she couldn't fully understand.

He let out a soft sigh, his warm breath brushing against her skin. His deep voice broke the silence. "I do care for you, Miss Lilith…"

For a moment, her eyes brightened, a flicker of something new and exciting stirring inside her. Hope? Anticipation? Maybe both. But the warmth of the moment quickly vanished as he spoke again.

"You're such a capable employee," he added, his gaze studying her closely. "You handle my schedule perfectly and manage everything without a single mistake."

His words, so cold and professional, hit her like a splash of icy water. The light in her eyes dimmed, her excitement fading.