Chapter 339

Men and their damn desire to win ran their whole lives. Nathan’s question didn’t surprise me at all.

Right now, I was sitting on his lap, feeling the raw, dangerous energy coming off him.

When I didn’t respond right away, Nathan gently cupped my face and kissed me, not giving me a chance to say no.

“Tell me…” Nathan’s voice was low and rough, like he was on the edge of losing control. It felt like he couldn’t move or do anything until I answered him.

But then, my mind snapped back to reality. The way he was being so intense instantly reminded me of that moment with Jared when he even tied my arms with a belt.

Nathan kissed me with an obsession, his eyes burning with desire.

But I gently pushed him away and stood up.

Nathan froze, looking at me, confused and lost.

I turned and looked down at him. “If you ever end up with someone else, are you going to compare me to her? Will you talk me up or put me down to please her?”

Nathan was at a loss for words, his handsome face turning bright red.

“You know things between Jared and me are in the past, but you still have to bring him up now, when we’re having such a good moment?” I pretended to be annoyed.

I figured it was time to set some ground rules. If I didn’t, he’d get way too cocky. This was my show, and I was in charge. If he wanted to play, he’d better play nice, or else the game was over.

“I’m sorry.” Nathan stood up and gently wrapped his arms around me from behind.

Even though he apologized, I could tell he was secretly pleased with what I said.

By stopping him from bringing up Jared, it showed that Jared no longer had a place in my heart.

“I won’t bring him up again, okay?” Nathan whispered in my ear, his voice deep and husky, with a hint of happiness.

“Promise me,” I demanded.

“Okay, promise,” Nathan replied instantly. When I didn’t answer, he raised his hand like he was swearing an oath, “If I ever ruin the vibe again, you can kick me out.”

I turned around and pressed my finger to his lips. “Stop. Don’t say it.”

The look in Nathan’s eyes deepened, like he had been waiting for me to stop him from making that vow. This man was always one step ahead, always had a trick up his sleeve when it came to flirting.

His gaze turned helpless. Nathan was clearly in a much better mood now and pulled me back into his arms.

“Victoria, can we finally get to the main point?” Nathan asked with a low tone.

“Just want to know who’s gonna end up single? Heaven only knows…” Maybe I’d been too repressed in my previous life, but now I was letting go and not caring about anything.

“What does that even mean?” Nathan grinned.

I burst out laughing, refusing to explain.

“Tell me what it means,” Nathan pressed, not letting it go. When I still wouldn’t answer, he pushed me down onto the couch. “If you don’t explain, you might miss your chance.”

“Why don’t you show me what you can do first?” I replied with a sly smile, my eyes full of mischief.

Nathan was practically breathless now. He wasn’t playing around anymore.

“Turn off all the lights. Every single one,” I said. Even though I was just as eager as he was, I was afraid of the hidden cameras in the hotel rooms, so for safety’s sake, I was fine with doing everything in the dark.

Nathan let out a low chuckle and switched off every light in the room as I said.

Maybe it was the darkness messing with my mind, but in that pitch-black room, I felt wilder than usual.

Nathan almost couldn’t handle it, but in the end, he stayed in charge for a full hour.

After we were done, Nathan still wouldn’t let go of me, holding me tight. I tried to push him off and told him to take a shower, but he wouldn’t budge.