Page 359 of In Love with a Cruel Billionaire

Please.

But all the angels and saints seemed to be on the professor's side, and comprehension forced its way to her heart, and the words he quoted were so, so clear it was almost as if he was whispering them to her ear.

I loved you from the moment I saw you.

I love you still.

And I always will.

She closed her eyes, and God, oh God, she could almost swear she felt his knuckles grazing her cheek—

It's my turn to fight for us, my darling.

Could've sworn she felt his lips brushing against her hair—-

And you won't stand a chance.

Together

THE PROFESSOR COULDN'Tremember the last time he had paid attention to his looks. But that was exactly what he found himself doing, on the morning of Diana's final defense. And while he still ended up with his usual tweed suit, itwasnew, and so were his tie and shoes. Preparation was the often underestimated key in winning battles, and he was not taking anything for granted.

When the professor stepped inside the forum hall, all gazes swung to him, Diana included.

That's right, darling.

Stare at me.

Swoon over me.

Fucking lust after me.

She had once told him, albeit shyly, that he was the only man to have turned her on, and the professor was all for doing anything and everything to remind her of this.

A lot of sighing and gushing seemed to happen as the professor made his way down the steps, but he only eyes had for one girl.

His girl.

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