Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1753

"We are just friends right now." Sylvia put on a stern face and spoke coldly. "What do you mean official? Stop talking nonsense."

Steve dragged out a long, teasing "Oh." He took a step forward, closing the distance between them, and stared into her eyes with a half-smile. "Friends? Ms. Moore, do you go around kissing all your friends like that?"

Sylvia's face instantly caught fire. "Who told you to say all those things to me back there!" She glared at him in flustered embarrassment. "Anyway, you are not getting in this bed!"

Seeing her bristle like a defensive cat, Steve decided not to force the issue. He pouted, instantly switching to a look of utter grievance. He clutched his pillow and let out a heavy sigh. "Alright. I will just keep sleeping on the floor, then." He lowered his head, sounding as pitiful as humanly possible. "Alas, it is my own bad luck for chasing such a cruel, heartless woman." With that, he dragged his feet over to the side of the bed and sat down on the floor, his back looking incredibly forlorn.

Sylvia stood frozen, watching his pathetic display, and felt a sudden pang in her chest. Over the past few weeks, Steve had done so much in his efforts to win her over. Whenever she thought of his quiet sacrifices, a warm heat spread through her heart. But if she let him into her bed, would she even be able to control what happened next? Ultimately, her heart softened. She could not bear to see him upset. "Are you sure you just want to hold me while we sleep?" she asked with a frown.

Steve immediately spun around, nodding eagerly like a puppy that had just spotted a bone. Seeing his comical, desperate expression, Sylvia almost failed to hold back a laugh.

Sylvia's heart was hammering so fast it felt like it might leap out of her throat. She had the distinct feeling she was slowly falling into a trap Steve had carefully laid out for her. But even knowing it was a trap, she found she could not muster a single ounce of strength to pull away. She even caught herself leaning in slightly, completely failing to voice a rejection. Slowly and obediently, she closed her eyes. After all, she truly did enjoy these intimate kisses. She had spent her entire life fighting desperately just to survive, never once experiencing this kind of intimacy between a man and a woman. It was all so new to her. There was anticipation, nervousness, and above all, a release of deeply suppressed emotions.

Seeing her close her eyes, Steve could no longer hold back. He lowered his head and captured her lips. He was an excellent kisser, effortlessly dismantling her defenses. Guided by his rhythm, Sylvia soon found herself swept up in the feeling. A tingling sensation traveled up her spine all the way to her scalp, leaving her flustered and filled with an unspeakable sense of shame. She was losing control of her own body, yearning to press herself even closer to him.

Steve immediately noticed the shift in her response. The hand that had been resting on her waist began to wander unconsciously, abandoning all pretense of good behavior. Sylvia shrank back sensitively, her legs shifting restlessly beneath the duvet. Steve's breathing grew heavy as he pinned her in place, his touch sliding higher against her skin inch by careful inch.