Chapter 366 The Choice

• The instant Jane’s fingers brushed his, Patrick snapped back to himself.
• He pulled his hand away and drew Natalia firmly into his side, one arm wrapping around her waist. His posture shifted—protective, unmistakable—as he spoke with the clarity of a man staking a claim.
• “This is my girlfriend, Victoria,” he said evenly. “She’s young and a bit straightforward. If her words sounded sharp, don’t take it personally.”