Chapter 78

At the stroke of midnight, no power plays and schemes in between them. Just two people stripped with masks and cautions. Corean did not want to stop and if this continued, he knew that this would not end with a deep kiss but much more. If he listened to his heart, he would have to risk her all over again. No, he could not let it happen. Not when everything was set into motion.

Every nerve of his body protested as he distanced himself from Victoria. He knew that he must not cause a backlash to his plan with Prince Yei Lin.

I’m sorry, Victoria. Corean thought before he gave her a mocking smile that would seal their distance forever. “In the end, you are only a woman playing politics.”

“Is that so? Then why are you acting like a virgin noble lady? I should be the one doing that. Besides, you are my fiancé. You own my body, Your Highness.”

Cory kneeled on the bed and grabbed her shoulders with an insulting smile. His face a few inches above her so Victoria had to