Devilish secretary - Chapter 118

Chapter 118: Chapter 118 What do I like?

Chapter 118: Chapter 118 What do I like?

However, just as the word “Mine” left his lips, Gray felt himself being pulled down unexpectedly.

Before he could even react, he found himself pressed against her body, his face close to hers.

Warm arms wrapped around his neck, and then- Soft lips brushed against his neck.

His entire body froze, heat rushing through him like a wildfire.

“Hm…

Human doll, you’re being naughty, naughty,” Lilith whispered, her voice low and teasing, sending shivers down his spine.

Her piercing blue eyes fluttered open slightly, revealing their sharp, mesmerizing intensity.

Her thick lashes framed them perfectly, giving her an otherworldly allure.

Gray’s breath hitched as he locked eyes with her.

“You were awake?” he asked, his voice husky and barely audible, as if the moment had robbed him of his composure.

Lilith smirked, her fingers trailing down the back of his neck lazily.

“You think I wouldn’t notice you carrying me, hmm?” Gray swallowed hard, his usual confidence faltering under her bold gaze.

“I…

I was just-” “Stealing me away to your lair?” she interrupted, her smirk widening.

“How devilish of you, Human Doll.” Her teasing words only made his heartbeat race faster.

Gray’s grip on the sheets tightened as he tried to gather his thoughts, but the warmth of her body and the softness of her lips against his skin lingered, clouding his mind.

“You’re dangerous,” he muttered, his dark gaze never leaving hers.

“You have no idea,” Lilith replied, her smirk turning into a playful grin.

For a moment, the air between them was charged, their gazes locked in an intense battle of wills.

Neither moved, neither broke the tension until Lilith leaned closer, brushing her nose against his.

“Now, are you going to admit what you were really thinking, or do I have to read your mind, Human Doll?” she whispered, her voice dripping with challenge.

Gray’s lips curved into a small smirk of his own, his confidence slowly returning.

“Maybe I was thinking about how to make you stay in this bed forever,” he said, his tone teasing but his gaze serious.

Lilith chuckled softly, her piercing blue eyes glinting with amusement.

“Bold of you to assume I’d let you win that easily.” “I’m counting on it,” Gray replied, leaning just a little closer, his dark eyes burning with intent.

Finally, Gray leaned toward the lips he had been thinking about since the moment he saw her.

His dark eyes burned with intensity, and his hand moved to gently cup her cheek, his thumb brushing against her soft skin.

The proximity made his heart pound harder, anticipation building as he closed the distance between them.

But just as their lips were about to meet- Lilith pushed him away.

With a graceful chuckle, she stood up, stretching her arms lazily as though nothing had happened.

Gray sat there, momentarily stunned, his lips slightly parted as he stared up at her.

“Morning breath,” she said nonchalantly, throwing him a playful smirk before heading into his bathroom.

The sound of the door clicking shut brought Gray out of his daze.

And then, to his own surprise, he smiled.

Iit was a genuine, amused smile that softened his sharp features.

“This woman…” he muttered under his breath, shaking his head slightly.

Leaning back against the bed, he closed his eyes for a moment, letting himself relish the chaotic joy she brought into his life.

Every second with her was unpredictable, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

*** “So, what do you like to do?” Lilith asked casually as they finished their breakfast, her piercing blue eyes watching him curiously.

“Managing the company,” Gray replied without hesitation, his tone calm, almost automatic.

Lilith raised a brow, clearly unimpressed.

“I’m not asking about your job, Gray.” She leaned forward slightly, her hands pressing firmly on the table, the sound echoing in the quiet dining room.

“I’m asking about you.

What do you like to do?” Her voice was firm but not harsh, the kind of tone that demanded honesty.

Gray froze, caught off guard by the intensity in her gaze.

His throat tightened, and for a moment, he felt completely exposed.

What do I like?

The question echoed in his mind, one he had never truly been asked.

For the world, he didn’t exist.

He had no name, no identity of his own.

He was simply a shadow, a fragment of Sebastian Alexander.

Even when he took control of the body, he had to pretend to be Alexander-smooth, commanding, and perfect.

And over time, even Gray had started acting like him, mimicking his mannerisms, his voice, his personality.

But deep down, he wasn’t like Alexander.

Gray was quiet, lost in his own thoughts, and dangerous in a way that Alexander wasn’t.

He wasn’t good at charming people or making them laugh like Ray.

In fact, he sometimes feared that anyone who spent time with him would find him boring.

For a moment, he hesitated, unsure if Lilith would understand.

But when he looked up at her, her expression was calm, patient, and filled with curiosity.

“I like reading books,” he said finally, his voice low and steady.

He waited, bracing himself for her reaction.

Lilith tilted her head slightly, a small smile forming on her lips.

“Books, huh?

What kind?

Don’t tell me you’re into boring business journals.” Gray blinked, surprised by her response.

He shook his head slightly.

“No.

Fiction.

Mysteries, thrillers… things that take me out of reality.” Lilith’s smile widened as she sat back down, her chin resting on her palm.

“Interesting.

So, my Human Doll has a quiet side.

I like that.” Her teasing tone made his lips twitch into a faint smile.

For the first time in a long while, Gray no longer felt like he was just a shadow of Alexander.

For the first time, he felt like he was stepping out of his shell, discovering his own place in the world.

He felt seen.

“What’s your favorite book?” she asked, her voice softer now, genuinely curious.

Gray looked at her, his heart feeling lighter than it had in years.

“I’ll show you today.”