Chapter 820
Hailey’s gaze drifted down from Jonah’s chiseled abs. “Could you take off your pants?” she asked. Jonah’s eyes met hers, and his expression instantly darkened. Hailey wasn’t sure where the words had come from. Her heart raced in her chest, caught between the thrill of her own audacity and the possibility that Jonah might be Declan. “Mr. Pilsner, the person I know… has a mole right there. I just need to see it.” Jonah swallowed hard. “And what if I refuse? I don’t want to take them off.” No, he had to. She needed to know. Hailey took a step closer, her eyes pleading. “Mr.
Pilsner, please… I really need to see.” Jonah turned to leave. But Hailey quickly stepped in front of him, blocking his path. ” Mr. Pilsner, if you won’t do it, I’ll help you.” Her hands moved swiftly to his expensive black leather belt, tugging it with determination . “I’m sorry, Mr. Pilsner,” she whispered, her fingers already beginning to undo it. Nonetheless, Hailey had never unbuckled a man’s belt before. Three years ago, Declan had never liked wearing one. The —- cold, expensive leather in her hands made her fingers tremble. She couldn’t help but realize how much had changed.
Even if Jonah was Declan, he wasn’t the same man she once knew- he had become a powerful, rising figure in the business world. Was he refusing to acknowledge his identity because he no longer had feelings for her? Hailey’s mind was clouded with anxiety and uncertainty. With no experience, she struggled to undo his belt. Jonah observed her clumsy attempts and asked, “Is that man. your boyfriend?” Hailey’s long lashes fluttered. “How do you know him so intimately ? Have you slept with him?” he questioned. Hailey’s face flushed bright red, the heat creeping all the way to her pale earlobes.
She tugged harder at his belt. Soon, she felt it-something hot, hard, and intense. Her body shuddered in response. Startled, she immediately pulled her hand back, instinctively stepping away. But Jonah was quick. He reached out, gripping her face and pulling her toward him. “Why are you stopping?” Their faces were mere inches apart. Hailey stared into his eyes -eyes that reminded her so much of Declan’s -and her legs began to feel weak. “Are you him? Please, just tell me. I need —- to know.” “Does it really matter?” “Tt matters to me!
Declan, is it really you?” Before she could finish her sentence, Jonah leaned down and kissed her lips. Hailey’s eyes widened in shock, her pupils dilating. She hadn’t expected him to kiss her. She pushed against his chest, trying to pull away. “Mr. Pilsner, please don’t-“” But before she could finish , Jonah swiftly spun her around , pressing her firmly against the wall. His body pressed against hers from behind, his lips crashing into her hair before slowly trailing down to her earlobe. “The belt’s in your hands. Why can’t you undo it?
Haven’t you slept with Ewan over the past three years?” Hailey’s breath quickened, and her pale eyes clouded with unshed tears. “Declan… is it really you?” Jonah bit down on her earlobe , making Hailey freeze , a soft gasp escaping her lips. Her response sparked a fire deep within Jonah, his eyes turning red with emotion. He wrapped his arm tighter around her waist, drawing her in until she was enveloped in the heat of his desire. 3 His husky voice brushed against her ear. “Hailey, will you stay —- with me tonight?”