Chapter 1052 - 545: What Are You Afraid Of? It’s You I’m Afraid Of_2

From a distance, he could see her, clean and beautiful, and even far away he could easily capture her breath, smell her unique fragrance.......

"Sister, have a drink yourself first, I’m going to find Julian Carter." Eliza Bell quietly said next to Avery Jane, her beautiful figure disappearing into the crowd like fire.

She just left her here like this? Avery Jane looked around and thought it was best to find a place to sit down first. She rarely attended this type of banquet, but knew she should keep a low profile. Yet, the dress Eliza Bell chose for her was anything but low-key; the stark white party dress was eye-catching under the lights, causing several people to stare at her persistently. She slowly retreated to the far corner of the banquet hall, sat on the sofa, and looked down at her silver high heels in boredom. Her foot size matched Eliza Bell’s, so she wore Eliza’s shoes.

Beckett Wright knew that she would be attending the Hughes Clan’s banquet tonight, so in the afternoon, he specially returned to Grant’s to fetch the necklace called "Spread," which paired beautifully with the party dress Eliza Bell selected for her. She might meet him, or maybe not. Today he is the main character, so busy he probably wouldn’t notice she’s here.

She lowered her head and saw a pair of black men’s leather shoes standing right in front of her. Lifting her head, she met those deep sea-like eyes, a tall, handsome man with a gentle, intoxicating smile at the corners of his brows and eyes: "Avery Jane, why are you here too?"

Why was she here? She was here to accompany her sister to find the man she liked, but saying so felt odd, and she wasn’t sure if Eliza Bell would feel embarrassed if others knew she liked Julian Carter, so she lowered her head and quietly replied: "I came with someone."

He seemed to have drunk a bit today, a slightly intoxicating scent of alcohol lingered in his breath: "Would you like me to show you my new company? We should get to know each other better."

Joshua Hughes extended his hand. His palm was large, the lines in his palm were clear and sharp, just like him.

She hesitated for a moment. Should she? But before she could carefully consider, her hand was enveloped in warmth, and Joshua Hughes led her out of the banquet hall. The elevator climbed floor by floor, in the sealed space, only his strong heartbeat and scorching, heavy breathing could be heard......

His office was still on the top floor, but Avery Jane suddenly felt a bit awkward. Whether before or after her memory loss, she had been with him in his office more than once. Thinking of that, her legs seemed to soften, memories of intertwined limbs, uninhibited screams, fiery sweat, and the drowning sensation overwhelming human nature appeared vividly in her mind once again. Although Sister Finn said this was not strange, it’s human instinct, she still felt embarrassed.

Her small hand in his palm twitched slightly, wanting to pull away, but his grip tightened even more, a resolute strength that couldn’t be resisted......

"What are you afraid of? Avery Jane, I’ve said it more than once, with me, you don’t have to fear anything." Her faint scent, beautiful face, everything made his heart race, except for that obstructive necklace.

Afraid of what, afraid of you perhaps? Avery Jane lowered her head, saying nothing more, allowing him to hold her hand into his office. Tonight, he was the main character, the banquet had just begun, surely he wouldn’t stay away from it? Avery Jane comforted herself internally.

Actually, this office was much like his old one, just with a slightly better view.: "Any questions you want to ask?" Joshua Hughes somehow had two glasses of red wine in his hand, handing one to her and sitting beside her.

:"None......." What was there to ask, those figures were beyond her understanding, what did his company have to do with her?

:"Avery Jane, now besides me, you’re the biggest shareholder in Hughes Clan, you should take interest in the company’s operations." A point Joshua Hughes wanted to make was that she should actually come work at Hughes Clan, he wanted to look at her shares while looking at her.

Avery Jane shook her head, why care? She had a job now, Beckett Wright wasn’t a stingy boss, plus she enjoyed jewelry design, Beckett had agreed to take her as an apprentice.

:"I have a job now, enough to support myself." She truthfully stated, looking at him with an innocent expression.

Does she have no heart? Can’t she understand what he’s saying? Does she not know how much he minds her working under another man? Does she want to infuriate him?

"Haven’t you thought about doing something more interesting?" Joshua Hughes patiently coaxed, meanwhile pouring himself glass after glass of red wine.

The hot breaths accompanied by the rich aroma of red wine slowly drifted in the air, a seductive light reflected in the man’s eyes, Avery Jane looked into his eyes, falling into a dazzling galaxy.

"Avery, I miss you so much, do you know?" His deep eyes were hazy with intoxication, his strong body slowly leaned over, fingers caressing Avery Jane’s porcelain-like face, gently stroking........

He’s drunk, he’s drunk.....

Realizing the danger came too late, the man’s strong body was like a heavy, hot blanket, covering her, by her ear only his burning, heavy breathing could be heard, spraying onto her skin, making her involuntarily shudder....

"Joshua Hughes, get up quickly, you’re drunk....." Her small hand pushed against his chest, but was captured by him, kneading against his chest.

:"Help me rub it, it hurts from missing you....." His low, hoarse voice carried a heavy tone of desire, while his large hand stroked her soft, cool little hand over his firm chest, feeling every inch of his pulsing muscles.

:"Avery......" The man whispered her name while closing his eyes, his voice so raspy and dangerously seductive, a crimson hue slowly spread across her small face. His body radiated a scorching heat, she couldn’t help but want to curl up, her face blushing slightly, looking at him, pure as raindrops falling from the sky.