They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 225

Chapter 225

Chapter 225

“What?” Madeline hadn’t caught his words.

“Where’s Jake?” Brian repeated, patience thinning.

Madeline’s expression twisted briefly. Despite her efforts, he still only cared about Jacob. She thought, “Am I truly that insignificant to him?

“Jake was exhausted. I already had the driver take him home. Mr. Atkinson, you’re drunk. Let me take you back.” She reached out to support Brian.

As she leaned in, Brian caught a whiff of a familiar fragrance. His mind fogged over. He thought, “The first perfume Jessi ever gave me smelled just like hers. I teased her for regifting her own. What did she say back then?‘

Lost in memory, he didn’t resist,

Madeline seized the chance, draping his arm over her shoulders as she shot a triumphant glance at the remaining guests. “Mr. Atkinson has had too much. I’ll send him home. Enjoy the party”

The colleagues exchanged knowing looks, Her alles chimed in, “Go ahead, Maddie. We’ll manage.”

“Yeah, take care of Mr. Atkinson.” A woman even winked at Madeline.

Smirking, Madeline guided Brian out.

Brian’s awareness had blurred, but his instinct prickled. His tolerance wasn’t this low

Once in the elevator, Madeline steered him toward the pre–booked suite.

“Where are we going?” As the doors opened, Brian suddenly gripped her wrist.

Madeline was nervous, but his glazed eyes reassured her. The drugged wine wouldn’t wear off yet. She whispered, imitating Jessica’s tone, “You’re drunk, Brian. Let me get you to bed,hmm?”

“Jessi?” Orian stared dazedly.

“It’s me.” Madeline gritted her teeth, half–dragging him forward. “I missed you. Did you miss me?”

Anan’s unfocused gaze traced her silhouette. Something felt off, but the scent overrode logic. Or maybe he just wanted to believe this woman was Jessica. “I do miss you,” he murmured drunkenly

Madeline’s grip tightened at his words. She seethed inwardly, ‘Damn you, Jessica‘

The key card slidin, and the door clicked open. Swallowing her rage, Madeline guided Brian into the lavish suite, “Brian, let’s start over. I love y

you

She whispered into his ear, fingers already working his collar.

Brian, dazed, felt like he was dreaming. “Jessi, what did you say?”

“I said I love you, I want you, Brian. Madeline stared into his eyes, ignoring the wrong name tumbling from his lips.

Brian’s jacket hit the floor. Madeline’s arms coiled around his neck as she rose onto her toes, aiming for his lips. “Brian, I love you so much.”

Brian burned his head instinctively.

The kiss landed on the corner of his lips. Frustrated, Madeline clung tighter, voice trembling “Don’t you love me anymore?”

“I do,” Brian instinctively replied. The lie slipped out. His alcohol–logged mind toetered on the edge. He tried to step back

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Chapter 225

“Then why pull away?” Madeline pressed closer, her check hot against his. “You’re scaringne. Hold me, please

When Brian still didn’t move, she crushed a hidden pill in her sleeve.

In an instant, a cloying sweetness seeped into the air. A surge of heat erupted in Brian’s veins, his thoughts dissolving further.

Just then, Madeline dragged him onto the bed. The dim lighting cast their tangled shadows across the sheets.

She tore off his shirt, then her coat. Her phone clattered out. She paused for a split second before a flash of inspiration struck. “Brian.”

Her voice, sultry and low, brushed against his ear, dragging him back into the hazy night. “Jessi, are you sure?” Brian caught her wandering hands, fighting for clarity.

“More than sure. Brian, make me happy” Madeline’s hand moved toward the waistband of his pants. No man could refuse at this point.

Brian watched her silently, making no move to stop her.

Madeline unbuckled him with practiced speed. “I love all of you, Brian. Make me yours.”

As she closed the distance, Madeline’s pulse raced. Her years–long fantasy was this close to reality. The position of Brian’s wife seemed within reach. But she missed the way Brian’s expression froze at her words.

“Get out.” At the last second, Brian seized her wrist.

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