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.

pulled her neckline back up, her wide, doe–like eyes looking at

trying

stammered, “I–I was just checking if the

beyond

bothering to call out her

looked like she was about to cry.

he was part bloodhound

ready? Benjamin asked

remembered she was supposed to be running the bath. She quickly turned back to test the wa she added some cold water to

water temperature. It was too

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Benjamin stepped inside, closed the door, and began unbuttoning his shirt. Shirley instantly tensed up. “I’ll just add a little more cold water, and then I’ll go

tried

aside and blocked her path. His sharp, handsome face now carried a hint of mischief. “Weren’t y earlier out there?”

to tease him under the table with

trying to seduce me

darting everywhere but at his face and toned chest. “I wasn’t. I just wanted to show you the

on her delicate profile before settling on her flushed ears. Her faint, natural scent

and placed her on the counter, leaning close to her ear. “Then