Devilish secretary
Chapter 383 He had to earn her trust

Chapter 383: Chapter 383 He had to earn her trust

The winter air bit at Lilith’s skin, but her face remained calm as ever—cold, unreadable.

"Ma’am, are you okay?" the driver called out in a panic as he rushed from the black luxury car, his face pale, lips trembling with fear. His hands shook as he looked her up and down, completely shaken.

Lilith turned her gaze toward him, her expression still. She didn’t flinch, didn’t show even the slightest hint of fear—though the car had come within inches of her.

"I’m okay," she said simply, brushing invisible dust from her sleeve. Her voice was composed, cool, like glass that never cracked.

The driver hesitated for a second, bowing slightly, then stepped back. But Lilith... Lilith glanced toward the car.

And she felt it.

That gaze.

Something heavy... piercing... crawling down her spine.

Her steps slowed as her eyes shifted to the half-lowered window of the back seat.

There they were.

Dark, stormy eyes.

Cold. Powerfully familiar. Eyes that didn’t blink.

They stared at her with such weight that her breath caught for a moment. She didn’t recognize the face—but she recognized the feeling.

The air around her changed, as if the world itself froze for a heartbeat.

The car window slid back up silently, and the car rolled away like a shadow, disappearing into the city lights.

Lilith stood there in the middle of the road, her hair gently swaying in the breeze, her lips parting slightly.

She didn’t know who he was... not exactly.

But a strange warmth stirred somewhere deep in her chest.

Why did those eyes feel like home?

"Lilith!" a voice shouted behind her.

Rayan rushed toward her, breathless, panicked. His eyes were wide with terror, face pale as if he had seen her ghost.

His heart was thudding so loud he could barely hear his own thoughts. "Are you okay?! God—Lilith—what were you doing?! You almost—" he couldn’t even finish the sentence.

She turned toward him, slowly.

"I’m fine," she repeated, her voice sounding distant.

Rayan stared at her, his heart aching. Just moments ago, he thought he might lose her forever. In that one breathless second—he saw her life flash in front of him and his knees nearly gave out.

And in that second... he realized something cruel and sharp.

He was still in love with her.

Hopelessly.

But she wasn’t looking at him.

She was staring at the road where the black car had vanished.

She didn’t say another word.

She simply turned and walked away, her heels clicking softly against the frozen ground, as if nothing had happened.

"Lilith, wait...!"

Suddenly, Rayan’s voice echoed down the quiet pavement, and Lilith’s footsteps slowed just slightly. Her brows pulled together in irritation as she continued walking without turning back. She didn’t have time for nonsense—especially not from someone like him.

But he wasn’t giving up. "Lilith, please! I know something about your family!"

That made her stop.

He ran toward her, breathless from chasing after her. When he finally stood in front of her, his chest rose and fell rapidly, but his eyes were fixed on her face. And what a face it was.

Her piercing blue eyes shimmered like frozen flames under the streetlight. Her long dark hair flowed behind her like silk. Her skin was fair and luminous, her lips—soft and pink, slightly parted in annoyance. Even as she glared at him with cold fury, he couldn’t help but think how dangerously beautiful she looked. The kind of beauty that burned. The kind that could destroy a man with just one glance.

God,

No. He shut that thought down instantly. This wasn’t the time. He was here for something more important. Something serious.

He had to earn her trust—if that was even possible now.

"Speak," Lilith said, her voice sharp like the edge of a blade. Her frown deepened as she folded her arms, clearly unimpressed.

Rayan hesitated, glancing around. "Can we... go somewhere quieter?" he asked, his voice a little softer this time. "It’s not something I want to say here."

Lilith didn’t move. Her eyes flicked toward the people nearby. She didn’t like the idea of going anywhere with him alone. Not after everything.

"Don’t worry," Rayan added quickly, sensing her hesitation. "I’ll leave you alone afterwards. I swear."

She studied him for a long second, her expression unreadable.

Finally, she gave a single nod. "One coffee," she said coldly. "If you waste my time, I’ll ruin your life."

Rayan blinked but nodded with a nervous smile. "Understood."

And without another word, Lilith turned and walked toward the quiet café on the corner. Rayan followed her like a shadow—grateful, nervous.

They sat down at a small café nearby, where only a few people were scattered around sipping hot drinks. The air was still cold from the winter breeze, and a quiet song played in the background. Lilith sat across from Rayan, her arms folded, her sharp eyes locked on his face. She didn’t touch the cup of coffee the waiter placed in front of her.

Rayan, on the other hand, looked nervous. He fidgeted with the edge of his sleeve and tried not to stare too long at her lips or the way her hair framed her face so perfectly. She was breathtaking, but right now, she looked like a blade hidden in silk—ready to cut if he said one wrong word.

"You said you knew something about my family," she reminded him calmly, her voice low and cold.

"Yes," Rayan said, his fingers curling around the warm coffee cup as he took a slow sip, clearly trying to steady himself.

Lilith’s eyes narrowed. She didn’t blink, didn’t speak—just stared, her arms folded, her posture so still it made the air around her feel heavy. She watched him like a lioness eyeing prey, her patience thinning by the second.

Rayan slowly set the mug down on the table, the sound of porcelain meeting wood louder than it should have been in the quiet corner of the café.

He leaned forward in his seat, his voice dropping just slightly, as if someone might be listening. His lips curled into a hesitant, serious line. "Your family is..." he paused, letting the words hang in the air for a few beats too long, his eyes searching hers for a reaction—some hint of emotion.

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