A deal with the devil

Chapter 126

Benjamin frowned deeply. “Where are you going?”

shirley turned back and gave him a playful smile. “To do something to please you. I’ll run your bath.”

She entered the bathroom, tumed on the faucet, and listened to the sound of running water. Suddenly, she recalled Janine’s words from lunch.

“Shitley, you’re his wife now. Keep flirting with him the feelings will come naturally as you flirt. Plus, being close as a couple helps strengthen your bond…”

Flirting would naturally spark feelings? Being close could strengthen their bond?

Shirley couldn’t help but walk over to the minor as she pondered. She looked herself over, from top to bottom, front to back, and realized she did have some charm.

Maybe…she should try flirting with him?

“What are you doing?

Anicy voice suddenly came from the doorway, startling Shirley.

Benjamin had just arrived at the bathroom door when he saw Shirley lifting her hair and pulling down her neckline, posing in front of the mirror… was she preening? Hearing Benjamin’s voice, Shirley froze. Her hand, still holding her hair, slackened, and her silly locks cascaded down.

hurriedly pulled her neckline back up, her wide, doe–like eyes looking at him, shy yet alluring.

seriously trying to seduce him?

“I–I was just checking if

was beyond embarrassing!

arms, not bothering to call out her

she was about to

starting to suspect he was

the water ready?

daze and remembered she was supposed to be running the bath. She quickly turned back to test the wa she

It was too

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tensed up. “I’ll just add a little more cold water,

tried

her path. His sharp, handsome face now carried a hint of

the table with her foot? She sure

trying to seduce me

chest. “I wasn’t. I

before settling on her flushed

leaning close to her ear. “Then tell me, what’s