Chapter 255

Chapter 255 “Mmm... You’re not Jordan... Would you please let go of me?”

Kiran blushed as she had never been held by a man like this before. She struggled within Johan’s embrace.

Her legs lacked strength, but her hands were pressed against the man’s chest as she tried in vain to push him away.

“What’s this? Is it only my younger brother who can hold you? Do you... like him?” Johan’s dark gaze outlined Kiran’s face, which was as beautiful as a flower.

Her delicate forehead was lightly coated with a glistening sheen of sweat, and her skin was as soft and fragile as porcelain, radiating two alluring blushes. This gave an impression of both innocence and desire, making it irresistible not to want to tease her.

Stefan, from her superior genetic heritage, was among several ladies, and the most exquisite in terms of looks, was Sia, an artist by profession.

This young lady, however, had flawlessly inherited her mother Sia’s beauty, appearing so tender that one could almost squeeze water out of her.

Johan was a normal man, and in the presence of such a beautiful woman, it was only natural for his heart to flutter.

“No, it’s not...” Kiran’s face turned even redder from embarrassment.

“Well, in that case, let me escort you back to rest.” Johan’s large hand remained firmly on her slender waist, not letting go.

“No, you really don’t have to, Lawyer Stewart... I can manage on my own.”

“You can barely stand, there’s no need to push yourself.”

Johan leaned in, his face getting dangerously close to hers, almost on the verge of a kiss. If it weren’t for Kiran pressing her hands firmly against his chest, their bodies would have become intimately close.

“When we were kids, it wasn’t just Jordan. I’ve seen you before too. There’s no need to be so polite, you can call me Brother Johan, or Brother Stewart.” he said.

“Ninth Miss!”

An urgent call, and it instantly sobered Kiran up.

If it weren’t for Jordan’s timely arrival, Johan might have really taken advantage of the situation just now, and it was just an inch away from something more intimate.

This younger brother was trouble in the making!

Johan quickly put on the facade of a righteous gentleman, helping Kiran steady herself, while casting a stern gaze in Jordan’s direction.

“Ninth Miss, how did you end up...with my older brother?” Jordan’s voice trembled slightly as he asked, his eyes filled with anxiety.

Just now, he had seen Kiran in Johan’s embrace, their bodies pressed closely together. From his perspective, it seemed like Johan was about to kiss her, and she didn’t show any resistance.

His chest tightened uncontrollably, and he swallowed hard, feeling like his throat was stuffed with cotton.

Kiran’s heart trembled, and she raised her hand to rub her eyes, “..”

“Ninth Miss, please answer me!” Jordan was very anxious and took a step closer.

Johan’s gaze darkened, and he quickly positioned himself in front of Kiran, who had turned pale. “Miss Nine was drunk, almost fell. I happened to be there and gave her a hand. What’s the problem?”

“Are you really just helping her?” Jordan clenched his teeth.

Recalling the unclear look Johan had when he stared at Kiran, his heart constricted.

“Second brother, what are you implying? How can you make it sound like your big brother is some kind of scoundrel?”

Johan furrowed his brow and laughed as if he was greatly wronged. “I’m a lawyer, I understand the law. This is Miss Nine’s home, and all the Thorp family members are present. What do you think I can do?”

“Unlike you, second brother, who is now Director Thorp’s godson and highly regarded by Miss Thorp, you can naturally do as you please.”

“Miss Nine has me to look after her, so there’s no need for you to worry. You should go and attend to your Miss.”

Having said that, Johan turned away and cast a deep, affectionate glance at Kiran.

At this moment, Jordan was so angry that he couldn’t even utter a “big brother.” His eyes were bloodshot, and he clenched his fists.

“Brother, Brother Stewart.”

Seeing her two brothers about to quarrel in front of her, Kiran weakly called out to Johan. “I’m fine now. I’m completely sober.

Let’s go to the living room.”

“Alright, I’ll go with you.”

As the two were about to leave, Jordan couldn’t bear it any longer. His eyes were red as he rushed forward and grabbed Kiran’s delicate wrist.

“Ah...” Kiran felt like her wrist was about to be crushed, and she clenched her brow in pain.

“Ninth Miss, come with me.”

Jordan pulled her in front of him, draping his arm over her shoulder, making her follow him.

Kiran felt sad deep inside, she was a high-born young lady, yet she kept her head low in front of him, her eyes shimmering with tears.

She originally didn’t want to go with him, but she couldn’t deny the desire to be with him.

What should she do?

She liked Jordan so much, so much...

As the two of them walked away, Johan didn’t pursue them.

He wouldn’t do anything that would harm his pride for the sake of a woman.

Watching the seemingly perfect couple, Johan remembered the reddened eyes of Jordan when he had competed for her.

sly smile tugged at his lips. “If you can be Director Thorp’s executive godson, why Suddenly, Johan realized something and can’t I become President Thorp’s son-in-law?”

Jordan returned to her own bedroom with Kiran, firmly closing the door behind them.

“Ugh... I feel so... uncomfortable.” Kiran murmured as she lay on the sofa, her chest heaving gently.

Despite her earlier confusion, she was beginning to feel a bit intoxicated once more.

Jordan, who had initially been frustrated with her, saw her discomfort and noticed that her earlier resentment was fading away.

“Your tolerance for alcohol has never been great. Why did have to drink so much?”

you Sighing, Jordan shook his head and quickly poured a glass of water from the coffee table. He bent down and offered it to Kiran, saying, “Miss Nine, please have some water.”

“I don’t want it.”

Kiran said gloomily as she turned over, her voice tinged with a touch of bitterness. “You can leave, I want to rest.”

“But don’t sleep here, you might catch a cold.”

“I don’t want you to care. Go take care of my sister!” Kiran curled up into a ball, sounding somewhat petulant, and yelled at him.

Jordan was suddenly taken aback, and he felt a dull ache in his chest.

Then, with furrowed brows and determination, he scooped Kiran up without a word and strode into her bedroom.

“Uh... Jordan, please let me down!” Kiran’s heart raced wildly as she spoke.

Kiran’s legs frembled as her fuzzy slippers fell to the floor, revealing her adorable and gleaming little feet.

Jordan heard the sound and instinctively glanced down.

At the sight of Kiran’s fair feet, he felt as if he were committing a crime. He quickly looked away, his mouth going dry, and his heartbeat spiraling into chaos.

Jordan gently placed Kiran on the bed and covered her with the blanket.

“Rest well, Miss Nine. Goodnight.”

Kiran, with her drunken, hazy eyes, grabbed Jordan’s hand, a surge of unknown strength pulling him off balance and causing him to fall on top of her.

In that moment, his chest pressed against her softness, their noses touched.

And his lips met her tender ones.

“Um...” Kiran squinted her drunken eyes, immobilized by Jordan’s weight, her toes curling shyly.

Their lips met, and Jordan stared in astonishment, his body trembling, blood surging like a galloping horse.

So sweet...

It was as sweet as eating cotton candy....

Kiran slowly lost consciousness, her arms encircling Jordan’s neck, deepening the kiss as she savored his moist lips.

Outside the window, the night was soft, and the crescent moon seemed to be secretly smiling at them.

The dinner ended on a discordant note due to Johan’s presence.

The Stewart family had come in three cars. As they prepared to leave, Jeremy coldly said, “Johan, come with me in one car. I need to talk to you.”

“Jordan, you and your mother take another car back.”

Johan’s face darkened, and he pursed his lips as he followed his father into the car.

Jordan sat in the back seat with his mother, and his older brother, Jevon, sat in the front passenger seat.

In the dimly lit car, Mrs. Stewart noticed that Jordan’s cheeks were abnormally flushed, his eyes vacant, and his breathing somewhat erratic.

“Jordan, what’s the matter? Are you feeling unwell? Do you have a fever?” Mrs. Stewart was always/protective of her youngest son and got nervous at the slightest sign of trouble.

“Huh? Mom, what did you say?” Jordan was somewhat absent-minded, and his gaze was still unfocused.

It seemed like he hadn’t fully detached himself from that kiss tonight.

“Jordan, why is your face so red?”

Jevon teasingly looked at his reflection in the rearview mirror and said, “You see, A-Bro, the first time I kissed my first love, my face was as red as yours.”

“Second brother, you’re making things up.”

Jordan cleared his throat and his face grew even redder. “Mom, I’m fine, no need to worry.”

“By the way, I’ll come to pick up Miss Thorp early tomorrow, and we’ll return to Medo together. My long vacation is over, and it’s time to get back to work with Miss Thorp.”

Mrs. Stewart remembered her precious son, who had humbly wiped Chloe’s feet in front of everyone tonight. She felt uncomfortable and furrowed her brows. “Jordan, you used to work for Young Master Thorp, the CEO of KS Group. Being his secretary was promising for your future.”

“Why did you leave a good job to become Miss Thorp’s secretary? What kind of future can you have working by her side? In the end, the Thorp family business will be passed to their eldest son.

“Mom, haven’t you been keeping up with the news lately? Miss Thorp is a well-known figure in Medo now.”

“She’s even earned the nickname ‘Majestic Heiress’ from her fans. I think her capabilities aren’t inferior to Young Master Thorp.”

Jevon couldn’t help but interject.

“That’s all because of her father, Stefan Thorp. She can do whatever she wants, unhindered.” Mrs. Stewart said, somewhat disgruntled.

“Mom, Miss Thorp is very good to me, and I’m happy and fulfilled working by her side.”

Jordan held his mother’s hand, his gaze intense and passionate. “Most importantly, she needs me. As long as she needs me, I’ll stay by her side through thick and thin.”

“Unless, she doesn’t want me by her side anymore.”

Mrs. Stewart was taken aback, and her heart turned cold.

She couldn’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu, as if her son had married and forgotten his mother. She felt both anxious and indignant.

Jevon also looked at his younger brother in disbelief. This deep and intense expression seemed no different from confessing to Chloe.

“Son, is Chloe as devoted to you as you are to her?”

Mrs. Stewart thought her son had been ensnared by Chloe and was under a spell. She was desperate to pull him out of this “fire pit.” “You are the pride of your parents, the apple of your mother’s eye!”

“Look at you, staying with Miss Thorp every day. What kind of work are you doing?”

“Even if our Stewart family has received favors from the Thorp family, Miss Thorp shouldn’t treat you like this.

Seeing his mother on the verge of tears, Jordan felt helpless and hugged her.

“Mom, you’re overthinking it. Miss Thorp is a very kind person. She has never asked anything of me. Everything I do, I do willingly.”

In the other car, the atmosphere was equally tense.

“From now on, you’re not allowed to cause trouble for the Thorp family!”

Jeremy scolded his son sternly, “I’ve taught you from a young age that people shouldn’t forget their roots or ingratitude!”

“Besides, there’s no end to making money. Your personal assets have already exceeded a hundred million. What more do you want? You insist on dealing with the Sawle Group and meddling in the Thorp family’s affairs!”

“What have I done wrong? It’s the Thorp family who has gone too far! They are bullying us!”

Johan remembered the humiliation he had suffered tonight and hated it. “Chloe must have complained to Young Master .Thorp, which is why he’s trying to acquire Longqing Capital and control my law firm.”

“I won’t let that girl succeed, I absolutely won’t sit idly by! I’ll make Chloe pay a heavy price!”.

“You’re so obstinate!”

Jeremy was so angry that he slapped Johan across the face. “I’m your father, and I’m saying all of this for your own good!”

“Do you think the Thorp family is as harmonious and loving as the Sawle family, each with their hidden agendas, just letting you stir the pot?”

“If you provoke the Thorp family, all you’ll get is endless trouble and a dead end!”

Johan was still not convinced, thinking that his father was exaggerating.

“When that time comes, if you end up alone and in trouble, don’t drag us and your two younger brothers down with you!”

常 After resolving his inner turmoil, Jordan returned to his work by Chloe’s side.

Although his first love had ended so helplessly and sadly, it had also brought closure to an issue that had troubled him for many years.

But there was one thing that he couldn’t get out of his mind, no matter how hard he tried.

It was that night, when Kiran, in the midst of drunken confusion, had pulled him into a deep and unforgettable kiss...

“Jordan? Jordan? The pot is burning!”

Chloe shouted, and Jordan’s thoughts were abruptly drawn back to reality. He realized that the frying pan in front of him was emitting black smoke.

“Cough, cough, cough... not good!”

Jordan hurriedly turned off the stove and threw the burnt pan into the sink.

“What’s wrong with you? You’ve been absent-minded these past few days. Has a female ghost possessed you?”

Chloe rushed over and, first and foremost, checked Jordan’s condition to see if he was injured.

“Sorry, Miss, maybe... I didn’t get enough rest. I’ll make it again for you.”

Jordan’s heart was pounding, but just as he was about to clean the pan, Chloe stopped him. “No need. We don’t have time. Let’s go to the restaurant to eat.”

“By the way, take me to Redcaster Qileshan Forest Park this afternoon. I want to meet Mr. Cordell.”