Chapter 271 Borrowing Soy Sauce

• Adam stood there, utterly speechless! Though, because of his dominance, he and Sarah had shared intimate moments before—kisses, caresses, embraces, and even spent the night together—she had always been dressed in a more conventional manner. He had never seen her in such a seductive state. The soft, reddish fabric of her nightgown seemed almost transparent, clinging to her delicate frame, as if daring to reveal more than it hid. It accentuated her stunning figure, and in that moment, every desire he had buried deep within him was awakened. The gown seemed to peel away the layers of modesty, exposing her true, unguarded beauty!
• In that instant, all of his self-control, the careful restraint he had maintained for days, was on the verge of crumbling. His immediate instinct was to take her in his arms and claim her fiercely, overwhelmed by the temptation to lose himself in her! He longed for a moment of passion, with no thought of the consequences or the future. But even in the midst of his yearning, reason intervened, warning that if he acted impulsively now, all the groundwork he had laid would be undone! Every fiber of his being was on edge; his fists clenched tight as an internal battle raged within him. A sense of melancholy washed over him: Sarah, once again, you've ensnared me in your web! But he vowed to himself, This time, I won't let you slip away from my control!
• Meanwhile, Sarah remained oblivious to the magnetic pull she was unwittingly exerting. Seeing Adam fixing his gaze on her in silence, her irritation grew. "Well, Adam, if you’ve got something on your mind, then voice it out! If not, just get it over with!" Her blunt, unrefined words caused him to frown deeply. His eyes darkened, a flicker of heated desire burning in them as he stepped closer, his voice dropping low and husky, almost hypnotic. "Is this how you usually greet people in the middle of the night, Miss Walker? Or have you prepared this special treat just for me?" She paused, her gaze dropping to her nightgown’s low neckline, realizing the situation. A deep flush instantly colored her cheeks. "You scoundrel!" She hissed under her breath, hastily attempting to slam the door shut, but Adam quickly wedged his foot in the gap.