When His Perfect Mask Shattered I Awoke (Anneliese) novel Chapter 606

Whether it was his movements or his gaze, everything about him made her unbearably flustered.

"Don't move." Jonathan's voice came out low and hoarse.

Hearing the danger in his tone, Anneliese bit her lip and turned her head away.

Their clothes rustled softly. Clearly, he was helping her get dressed, yet somehow Anneliese felt even more embarrassed than when he had been undressing her moments earlier.

"I'll help you too." She took a deep breath, turned back around, and reached out to straighten his clothes as well.

Jonathan raised a brow and said, "That's very considerate of you."

Anneliese shot him a glare. Her hands were far more nimble than his; she quickly fastened two buttons for him. "I'm just worried about Jessica. By the way, who did Zane invite tonight?"

Carter, Joel, plus two partners from Zane's law firm. When they arrived at the restaurant, they happened to run into Adrian and Steven, along with some executives of the Malone Group. Adrian had told Steven to bring the younger ones and join their room.

However, Jonathan had zero interest in letting Anneliese's attention drift to anyone else. Hence, he pressed her waist and said, "You've been with your best friend all week, isn't that enough? I guess a man's greatest romantic rival is his wife's girlfriend."

Hearing his words, Anneliese was speechless. She wondered where he picked up such ridiculous logic.

"Mr. Fullbuster, are you seriously jealous of Jessica?"

Jonathan nodded without hesitation and said, "Can't I be? Don't go home tonight, alright?" As he spoke, he caressed her waist.

Anneliese bit her lip and shook her head. "No. Grandma might video call Jessica and me later."

Jonathan pursed his lips together and said, "Why does this feel like I'm dating a minor?" After all, he had to be worried about parental supervision and sneaking around all the time.

Afraid he'd get upset, Anneliese tugged lightly on his tie and asked, "Are you upset?"

Jonathan could never stand seeing her anxious. He smiled and said, "No. This hidden relationship is kinda interesting too."

Anneliese's face burned at his words. She wanted to be angry, yet when she thought of how they'd just been kissing wildly in the dark and still tangled up even now, she had to admit that it felt as if they were having a secret affair.

As she thought about it, her cheeks flushed even redder. She tightened her hand, and the tie snapped taut in an instant, tightening Jonathan's collar sharply.

"Are you going to kill me right after our affair? That's just ruthless."

The man wore gold-rimmed glasses, and his well-made dark navy administrative jacket gave him a composed, trustworthy air—distinctly different from the others in the room.

It was Steven, whom she had met once before.

Anneliese's eyes brightened at the sight of him. After all, she was half a fan of his.

In that split second, she smiled instinctively. Steven looked at her for a moment, feeling a sense of familiarity.

However, the moment Anneliese smiled, she regretted it as she recalled Gianna's hostility toward her.

Steven was Gianna's brother and India's cousin. For all she knew, he might be just like Gianna—believing she was a mistress who sabotaged the Malones and Fullbusters' marriage alliance.

If Steven gave her the cold shoulder in public, that would be mortifying.

Thinking about it, Anneliese felt nervous, and Jonathan noticed it instantly.

Then, he slid her hand to her waist. Under everyone's eyes, he pulled her tightly into his arms and glanced at Steven with a cold expression.