Eternal Temptation: Awakening Sinful Desires - Chapter 333

Chapter 333: Are You Sure You Can Help Me Achieve My Dreams?

The moment those words left Asher’s lips, a sharp light flashed across Elder Katrina’s eyes. She looked at him with an intense expression on her face, as if she were searching for something within his soul. After a few seconds of silence, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath before opening them again.

There was a slight smile on Elder Katrina’s lips as she stood up from her seat and walked towards Asher. Her steps were slow and steady, making her seem more graceful than usual. When she reached Asher’s side, she stopped right in front of him and stared into his eyes without saying anything else.

Several emotions were swirling within Elder Katrina’s emerald-green irises. It was hard to make out any of them clearly, but one thing was certain: they were all directed at Asher himself.

On the other hand, Asher remained calm and composed despite the intense gaze she was giving him. He met her stare head-on, not backing away from it despite how intimidating it was. There was no hesitation or fear in his blue eyes as he looked straight at her.

Seeing this reaction, the smile on Elder Katrina’s face grew wider. She then leaned forward and sat down on Asher’s lap with both legs straddling him. Her hands rested on his shoulders while her face hovered inches away from his.

The smell of lavender filled Asher’s nostrils, causing him to inhale deeply and feel intoxicated by its scent. It was very pleasant, making him feel relaxed and comfortable. While her butt was pressed against his crotch, allowing him to feel the softness of her flesh through her thin cheongsam.

Their faces were so close that they could almost kiss. But instead of doing so, Elder Katrina brought her lips next to his ear and whispered, “You know what? I like you, Young Master Asher. You are an interesting young man, not like the rest. There’s something about you that draws women towards you. This can be seen by how you have many women who are devoted to you. And just from looking into your eyes, I know you aren’t shallow and superficial like all those men I’ve met before. So if you tried to pursue me with sincerity, I might have given in to your charms.”

“But,” Elder Katrina suddenly stopped talking and backed away from him, breaking the moment they were sharing. A cold expression appeared on her face as she continued speaking with a voice devoid of emotion. “If you want to claim that you can help me reach the Emperor Realm just to get me to sleep with you, then I would be disgusted by such an action. After all, I didn’t share my thoughts with you just so you could use them against me. I did it because I felt like you were someone I could trust. But it seems like even I can make mistakes sometimes while judging people.”

When she finished speaking, Elder Katrina sighed heavily before shaking her head and rising from Asher’s lap.

But before she could leave, Asher grabbed her hand and pulled her back onto him. He then placed his arms around her waist and held her close against his chest.

This sudden move caused Elder Katrina’s heart to skip a beat. She looked at Asher with wide eyes, surprised by what he did. However, despite feeling startled by his actions, she didn’t pull away from him right away. Instead, she stared into his eyes, waiting for him to explain himself.

“What if I am sincere about helping you reach the higher realms?” Asher asked as he tightened his embrace on her. “Why are you so quick to think that I’m just playing around with your feelings? Even if you don’t believe me, why didn’t you give me a chance to prove myself? Instead, you made up your mind already. Are you sure that it’s not because of your own fears that you’re not giving me a chance? Are you afraid of being hurt again? Of failing again?”

Elder Katrina remained silent after hearing his words. She kept staring into his eyes while pondering over what he said. His tone of voice and expression seemed genuine enough. Moreover, when she thought about how she had acted earlier, she realized that maybe she was being too harsh on him. Perhaps she shouldn’t have judged him so quickly. After all, it wasn’t like he ever did anything wrong to her. He just asked some questions about her life and personal decisions. There was no reason for her to treat him like an enemy or anything similar to that.

‘Am I really afraid of being hurt again? Could that be true?’ Elder Katrina wondered in her mind, unsure of her own feelings. ‘Could it be that even though I seem confident and strong on the outside, deep down inside, I’m hiding a vulnerable side of myself?’

Elder Katrina shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. Then she looked at Asher with an embarrassed expression on her face.

“Ah, I think I was too rash earlier.” Elder Katrina said while biting her lower lip. “Sorry about that. I guess I let my emotions get the better of me. You see, after being disappointed so many times, it’s hard not to be suspicious of someone who tries to approach you with good intentions. Especially when they appear like they have ulterior motives. But you are right, Young Master Asher. I should give you a chance to prove yourself.”

“Haha! It’s fine. No harm done.” Asher laughed before loosening his hold on her waist. He then caressed her butt with both hands and added, “Besides, maybe you are right about me having ulterior motives. I mean, just look at you. You’re a beautiful woman with an amazing body. It would be foolish of me to miss such a perfect opportunity to get closer to you.”

“Ah…” Elder Katrina sighed when she felt his hands move over her ass. Her eyes softened as she leaned closer towards him, pressing her breasts against his chest. “I guess it’s not easy to resist temptation once you’re exposed to it. But are you sure you can help me achieve my dreams? Otherwise, I might have to cut these hands of yours.”

“I’m positive.” Asher replied without hesitation, a confident smile on his lips.