Chapter 323 I Give You Everything I Have

Chapter 323 I Give You Everything I Have

After the restaurant staff finished serving all the dishes, they left. The vast rooftop garden was now theirs alone.

Caspian poured two glasses of wine. "Do you like it here?"

This private estate and the mall he'd built just for her were his gifts to her.

Victoria: "Today's your birthday, not mine."

Why was he the one giving her gifts?

With him giving her such an extravagant present, her own gift seemed inadequate by comparison.

Victoria pulled out the cufflinks she'd personally designed and crafted from Royal Poinciana wood, handing them to Caspian. "Your gift."

The corner of Caspian's mouth lifted. Whatever she gave him, he'd love it.

He removed his original sapphire cufflinks, then raised his arm, his gaze fixed intently on Victoria. "Help me put them on."

The Royal Poinciana carried a distinctive woody fragrance that mingled with Caspian's cedarwood scent—an intoxicating combination.

Caspian loved them. The moment she finished fastening them, he couldn't help himself—he leaned across the table and kissed her lips.

His tall frame stretched over the dining table, forehead pressed against hers.

Caspian's voice dropped lower. "Baby, I love it."

His burning gaze locked onto Victoria, emotions churning in those dark pupils. Whether he meant the gift or her, who could say?

Victoria's ears burned under his stare, her lashes fluttering as she lowered her eyes to avoid his gaze.

Caspian released her briefly.

Just as Victoria started to relax, he rose from his seat, walked over to her, and extended his hand.

Not understanding, Victoria still placed her hand in his.

Caspian led her to the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Victoria looked at him, but he simply said, "Baby, look up."

The next second, the dark night sky exploded with brilliant fireworks—wave after wave of gorgeous colors blooming in the silent darkness.

Standing so high, the view was crystal clear and utterly breathtaking.

Victoria froze. So beautiful.

In this place—quiet yet spectacular—Caspian suddenly dropped to one knee.

"Baby." Caspian's throat tightened.

Victoria looked down at the sound, caught off guard by Caspian's burning gaze.

He...

Seeing him down on one knee, Victoria's pupils flickered. She had a pretty good idea what was coming.

Private estate, fireworks, ring... everything pointed to one conclusion.

Victoria's palms started sweating, an unfamiliar panic rising in her chest.

This was all so sudden. She'd never considered it before.

As the fireworks burst overhead, Caspian's voice came out rough. "Victoria, will you marry me?"

The instant the fireworks exploded, Victoria heard the violent pounding of a heartbeat.

She couldn't tell if it was hers or Caspian's.

She'd always believed in staying single. Being with Caspian was an accident. He was like an unreasonable bandit who'd barged into her world, making her grow accustomed to him—even dependent on him.

Victoria didn't want to deny the way her heart raced in this moment.

She slowly nodded and extended her hand. "Yes, I do."

Those three words sounded like heaven to Caspian's ears.

He slid the ring he'd carefully designed onto Victoria's slender, pale finger, then finally gave in—pulling her into his arms and kissing her.

He could finally make her his wife.

Caspian's heartbeat hammered against her eardrums. Beneath the sky full of fireworks, his eyes held only the woman before him.

His burning lips traveled from the corner of her mouth all the way to her lashes.

He breathed against her skin. "Victoria, you're the gift God sent me. Stay by my side forever. My life is yours."

That husky, magnetic voice murmured sweet words in her ear.

Victoria's ears felt like they were on fire, flushed bright red.

What would she do with his life...?

Caspian's eyes darkened, his breathing growing heavier, his arms tightening around her.

Victoria knew him well enough by now. One look at his expression told her exactly what was on his mind.

The hard, burning heat pressing against her lower abdomen was impossible to ignore.

Victoria's eyes trembled slightly. When she spoke, her voice came out so soft she barely recognized it herself.

"Caspian, you..."

Victoria paused, unable to believe that had been her own voice.

She pressed her lips together, face flushed crimson, and pushed at Caspian.

"Shh!" Caspian stayed exactly where he was, burying his face in her neck. "I'm not doing anything. Just let me hold you."

Victoria was somewhat surprised.

At a time like this, Caspian could actually restrain himself?

As if reading her thoughts, Caspian's helpless voice came from somewhere near her collarbone. "I didn't bring condoms."

She didn't want to get pregnant, so he wouldn't let her get pregnant.

Technically, they could still do it without protection, but Caspian couldn't bear the thought of her taking pills.

After a moment to cool down, Caspian finally released the woman in his arms.

Victoria glanced down. His arousal was still quite obvious.

Her vision suddenly went dark.

Caspian covered her eyes, his voice rough and hoarse. "Are you really trying to kill me?"

He was already struggling to hold back, and she had to go looking.

Victoria blinked beneath his hand, wanting to laugh but not daring to.

If she actually laughed right now, Caspian would definitely punish her for it later when they got home.

There'd been a few times she'd really pissed him off, and he'd retaliated by finding all sorts of ways to torment her in bed, leaving her unable to get up for days.

Victoria lowered her hand. Seeing he really was struggling, she stopped teasing him.

Once she settled down, Caspian pulled out what he'd prepared.

"What's this?" Victoria asked, puzzled.

Caspian handed her a thick stack of documents.

"These are all the assets under my name—property deeds, investments in stocks, funds, and futures, plus equity transfer agreements. Everything's already been transferred to your name."

Victoria looked at him, confused.

What was he doing?

The combined value of everything exceeded hundreds of billions, and Caspian was just giving it all to her?

Victoria even spotted the equity transfer agreement for the Howard Group.

Victoria: "You're even giving me the Howard Group?"

Caspian lowered his head and kissed her. "That's right. From now on, everything I have is yours—including me. You can't abandon me."

Victoria opened her mouth to refuse, but her lips were immediately blocked.

As if anticipating her rejection, Caspian kissed her first, giving her no chance to refuse.

He caught her tongue, sucking and licking.

Caspian clung to Victoria like some spirit draining her essence, until her face flushed, her legs went weak, and she nearly suffocated. Only then did he release her.

Caspian pressed his forehead against hers, his nose gently nuzzling her delicate nose.

"Baby, I love you. Don't refuse me."

Victoria took a moment to recover, gradually regaining her rationality.

She asked, "What do you want?"

Caspian had given her his entire fortune, so she should give him something in return. She could afford it.

But Caspian's lips curved upward as he smiled. "I've already gotten the most precious treasure I could want."

She was the only person he wanted.

She was the bright moon that had shone into his dull, dark life.

And he'd already drawn that moon into his embrace.

Caspian: "You finally belong to me."

Feeling the overwhelming surge of his love, Victoria's lips curved into a beautiful smile.