The sight of Jack's impending entrance into the study spurred Georgia into swift action. Hastening her steps, she closed the distance and found herself standing before him, determination glinting in her eyes.
Upon encountering the woman blocking his path, Jack's brows furrowed in a familiar manner, his silence echoing his disapproval.
Summoning her inner strength, Georgia inhaled deeply, her voice laced with a seriousness that matched her resolve. "Please, can you tell me what I did wrong?"
His response was laden with a tension that seemed to envelop the space between them, his countenance conveying more than his words ever could. Silence reigned, heavy and unyielding.
And so, with courage etched in her gaze, she dared to venture further, driven by her insatiable curiosity. "Is this about Yu Gubei? The reason for your animosity?"
A stormy darkness swept across Jack's features, a tempestuous maelstrom of emotions brewing beneath the surface. A fleeting silence was followed by a sudden movement—his hand extended to press against Georgia's shoulder, effectively guiding her towards the nearest wall. His eyes gleamed with an icy intensity, his voice a razor-edged whisper. "Georgia, have you not crossed a line?"
The weight of his accusation bore down on her, but she refused to be cowed. With unwavering determination, she pressed onward, determined to understand the rift that lay before them. "I understand that Yu Gubei is part of your family, and perhaps you despise him. But I'm your wife. Can't you confide in me?"
His frigid facade held steady, his gaze an unyielding challenge. "Why should I?"
In that pivotal moment, Georgia's resolve faltered only briefly. The days they had spent together, the gestures of care he had extended to her, all coalesced into a single truth—she genuinely wanted to support him. She raised her hand, her fingers wrapping around his wrist, her voice earnest as she spoke. "I want to be someone you can trust, someone you can confide in. If you can't tell others, tell me. Let me be your confidante, your safe haven."
The surprise that flashed in his eyes was unmissable, a brief glimmer of vulnerability amidst his well-constructed armor. The surprise was soon supplanted by a calculated smirk, and his actions shifted. His palm against the wall behind her, his proximity a simmering tension, he challenged her with a question laced with seduction. "And why would I trust you?"
Caught in a moment that was far more intense than she had anticipated, Georgia was momentarily flustered, her thoughts racing. But as his gaze bore into hers, demanding a response, she inhaled deeply, her eyes locking onto his. "Because I am your wife."
A flicker of emotion played across his features, and he persisted with his probing inquiry. "Is that so?"
Her pulse quickened as his hand cupped her chin, his grip gentle yet insistent, his thumb tracing the line of her jaw. Caught in the intensity of his gaze, her words were soft, a testament to her vulnerability. "Yes…"
In the span of a heartbeat, the atmosphere between them shifted. A mere breath apart, their unspoken connection surged to the forefront, a palpable tension that seemed to hum in the air. Before she could fully comprehend his intentions, his lips claimed hers in a kiss that was both fervent and startlingly possessive.
Georgia was rendered motionless, her senses overtaken by the unexpectedness of the moment. This kiss was different from any previous contact, a conscious act that left her breathless and dizzied, her body responding to his intent.
As the kiss deepened, a kaleidoscope of sensations surged within her. She was caught in a whirlwind of emotions, her heart pounding in her chest as a tingling warmth coursed through her veins.
Before she could regain her equilibrium, Jack's arms encircled her, effortlessly lifting her off her feet. A wave of exhilaration surged within her as they navigated the corridor, her thoughts a whirlwind of emotions and desire.
The bedroom door loomed ahead, a portal to a realm where their connection would deepen. With every step, anticipation and uncertainty danced within her, a symphony of emotions that mirrored the uncharted territory they were entering.