No Strings Attached

Chapter 390

Sasha's eyes widened in terror. It took her a few seconds to realize what had just happened. That scoundrel had kissed her.

And it wasn't just any kiss—it was a deep one, with his tongue and everything. That was her first kiss, and just like that, he had stolen it.

Furious, Sasha bit down hard on Chase's lip, causing him to let go immediately. "Sasha, why are you always biting me?"

"I should be asking you the same thing! Why did you kiss me? How are you any different from that jerk we just met?"

Chase wiped a drop of blood from his lip and chuckled lowly, "I saved your life. Don't I deserve a little reward?"

"Reward my foot! Just because you're the hotshot heir to Green Shadow Media doesn't mean I'm scared of you. Bet you'd think twice if I threatened to sue you for harassment!"

"You ungrateful mutt, not only do you not recognize a good deed, but you also have the gall to turn it around on me. Let's go home." He grabbed Sasha's wrist and started to pull her away.

They hadn't gotten far when Jackson came hurrying over. "Sasha, what took you so long in the restroom? I was worried something had happened to you."

His gaze shifted to Chase, and he pointed at him, asking, "Who is this guy? Did he mess with you?"

Chase lifted their intertwined hands, a roguish smile on his face. "Ever seen a couple getting cozy? Buzz off."

Jackson's eyes bulged in surprise. "Sasha, he's... is he your boyfriend?"

Sasha was about to deny it when Chase cut her off. He whispered in her ear, "If you dare deny it, I'll blackball this kid so fast. Don't believe me? Just watch."

Sasha clenched her teeth and muttered under her breath, "You're despicable!"

"A little bit of wickedness in a man is called charm, didn't you know?"

"Charm my foot! Dream on about being my boyfriend. It's never happening in this lifetime!"

Turning to Jackson, she said, "Just a friend, Jackson. Let's get going. We've got a press conference to catch." Without looking back, she headed straight into the banquet hall.

Chase cursed under his breath, "Heartless. Am I really that bad that you can't stand to admit I'm your boyfriend? Just you wait."

He turned and walked away, rubbing the spot where Sasha had bitten him.

Why had he kissed her? Why did it feel so intoxicating that he couldn't stop himself and wanted more?

Chase suddenly stopped in his tracks. It felt like something had struck his heart hard. He couldn't possibly be falling for Sasha, could he?

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Elsewhere.

The news of Ian's coma spread quickly within the industry. Teo took over as the CEO of the corporation. Greta returned to help manage affairs and Clara took on the responsibility of caring for Ian.

All these movements signaled to the outside world that Ian's vegetative state was a reality.

Leonora sat by the hospital bed, a flicker of triumph in her eyes as she watched the news, but her satisfaction quickly turned to hysteria. She hurled her phone to the floor with a crash. This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

"I need to see Ian. I need to see my son! He's a vegetable now. Why won't you let me see him?"

She screamed and cried, staggering to the door, trying to rush out. The bodyguard at the door stopped her. "I'm sorry, ma'am, Mr. Teo has orders not to let you out."

Leonora cursed at the bodyguard, "Why can't I go? If my son dies without seeing me, can you bear the responsibility? I am his mother!"

Her tirade was cut short by Teo's cold voice echoing down the hall. "You have the nerve to call him your son? If it wasn't for your shenanigans, would Ian be in this condition?"