Chapter 586 Her Bagers trailed downward , tugging at his collar as she asked curiously .
Percival , can I see your aby ? Do you have V lines ? Oslalyss voice was soft , her gaze brimming with curiosity .
She looked at him with a mischievous twinkle in her eye , her Raze lingering as if plotting something A faint blush spread across Percivals ears , and he swallowed hard .
He hadnt expected her to get tipsy after just one drink .
He thought , Its a good thing I came tonight .
Who knows what wouldve happened if she got drunk without me around ? Lets wait until were home ? Percivals murmured , his voice hoarse- Percivals thought , Who could resist her playful request to see my abst With the woman I cared for acting so flirtatiously , I found it hard to maintain my self control ; × want to see now .
Odalys murmured , nestling into his arms .
Suddenly , her eyes widened as a thought struck her .
Youre not hiding a belly , are you ! Lost your abs from overeating ? She giggled and leaned closer as if she were sharing a secret .
So that you know , I still have abs .
And V -lines , 1967 Percivals grip on her tightened .
He thought .
Shes so light carrying her is no effort at all but the journey suddenly feels endless .
This troublesome woman is teasing me in my arms .
Im still a normal man , after all .
Just because Ive kept my distance fr from women all these years doesnt mean Ive stopped feeling anything .
Odalys couldnt help but laugh as her imagination ran wild .
The idea of Percivals abs disappearing , replaced by a beer belly , was just too funny .
She smirked and let out a small laugh .
I know whats going on , she said , grinning .
Youve got a beer belly now , dont you ? Not as good as me Ive still got abs ! She pressed a hand against her stomach to make her point , nodding in satisfaction at how firm it still felt When they reached the car , Percival carried her as a bodyguard opened the back door .
He stepped in and gently settled her onto the seat beside him The door shut with a soft thud , and Odalys immediately leaned closer .
Her eyes sparkled as she reached for his belt , her lip caught between her teeth in a playful grin .
Lets compare and see who has better abs , Odalys said .
Her words were warm against his ear , her breath a soft , teasing whisper .
Percivals jaw tightened as he felt the heat of her breath .
He grasped the armrest tightly , trying to steady himself She grabbed his belt again before he could pull away , tugging at his shirt .
With a faint rip , the fabric gave way .
Percival let out a low , pained groan As the shirt parted , revealing his defined abs , Odalys leaned in , her eyes narrowing in exaggerated scrutiny She lifted a hand , her delicate linger gently tapping against each ridge .
One , two , three , four , five .
Hey , youve got more than me , she murmured , marveling at his well sculpted form .
She dropped back into her seat , her face suddenly serious , and motioned for Percival to lean closer .
He hesitated briefly before leaning in his face mere inches from hers .
r eyes are beautiful , she murmured , soft and almost Odalys looped her arm around his neck , pulling him closer as she examined his features .
Your eyes Their eyes met , hers wide and captivating , fixed intently on his .
For a moment , the air inside the car grew heavy with an unspoken tension , a spark crackling between them .
Feeling a sudden warmth rise in her cheeks , Odalys turned her head away , fidgeting with her face to calm the blush she could feel spreading.
Its a little hot here , she muttered , her tone flustered .
She reached out to roll the window down for some air , Outside , Freya , Selah , Stellan , and Francis stood nearby .
The group caught sight of Percivals torn shirt and a glimpse of his toned physique , causing Freyas eyes to widen in surprise , Lets hail a taxi , Selah whispered , tugging Freya away quickly .
10:25 AM ch Chapter 386 Stellan and Francis turned their heads , teigning blandness as they walked in th Hey Where are ig .
Are you getting in vthe opposite direction .
not ? Olabys called after them .
But the group moved even faster , pretending not to hear her Hueeze touched her face , but it only made her head throb .
Leaning slightly out the window .
Odalys felt a wave of dizziness waslyover het oog Dont lean out .
The wind will make it worse .
Percival sabl , lus tone ralin but firm .
Just then a bodyguard returned with a small bottle .
Mr.
Stewart , the hangover remedy , he said , hindling it to Percival .
Good Percival replied , taking it and shaking out two pills .
He offered them to Odilys , but she leaned away , her lips pressed firmly together , her eves watching him cauously Come on , just take it , Percival coaxed gently , his voice softer than usual .
A wave of tenderness rose inside as he looked at her flushed cheeks Odalys narrowed her eyes suspiciously .
I just had a drink .
Youre not seriously trying to give me antibiotics , are you ? She quickly raised her hand to block the pills he was offering .
Tu not falling for that .
Ive still got all my rubies to protect , you know .
Dont think you can get rid of me before 1 spend my fortune Pausing momentarily , she added .
Besides , once Ive wrapped things up here , I need to take those rubies back to the mountains for Oliver Then she suddenly snapped her head up to look him straight .
Percival , youre not a spy , are you ? You gave me rubies , but you cant bear to part with them , so now youre trying to drug me ? Percival couldnt help but laugh , caught between amusement and exasperation .
He thought , Shes drunk so suspicious of everything ! Raising his hands in mock surrender , he placed the pills into her hand .
Take a look for yourself .
Its a hangover remedy .
Youll feel better after taking it .
Fine .
Ill trust you this once .
Odalys muttered , tipping the pills into her mouth .
She bit down with a series of loud , crisp crunches as though chewing on candy rather than medication Leaning her head against the window , she exhaled slowly .
She still felt uncomfortable .
Percival sighed and picked up a light blanket , draping it over her shoulders .
Drive us home .
Yes , Mr.
Stewart .
The driver promptly started the car and pulled away from the curb Moments later , a message from Freya popped up on Percivals phone .
[ Percival , were heading back to the apartment .
Take care of Odalys she doesnt look quite right .
And dont you dare take advantage of her while shes vulnerable , or Ill have to tell Odalys .
Percival shook his head , ryping a brief reply .
[ Understood .
] The car rolled through the nearly empty streets .
With temperatures dropping , few pedestrians were out at this hour , and the quiet , deserted roads made Crownridge feel even colder When they returned to Stewart Villa , Odalys pushed the car door open and stumbled toward the stairs , Percival moved to help , but she waved him off , determined to climb independently .
He didnt force the issue , following behind steadily , ready to catch her if she fell Im not a kid .
I wont fall , Odalys grumbled .
As she ascended , she glanced at their shadows cast on the ground .
Seeing Percivals outstretched arms behind her , she giggled softly .
Hes like a hawk swooping in on its prey .