Reese blushed and stole a quick glance at him, her words stumbling over her shyness. "Well, I mean... take your time; I'm not quite used to it!"

Lukas chuckled softly, his voice laced with seduction. "I'll follow your lead, my dear."

It was then that Reese noticed the slight damage to the corners of his mouth.

She scolded herself softly, "I... it was me last night, wasn't it?"

Lukas lifted his eyes to meet hers, a hint of playfulness in his gaze. "You bit me last night."

Reese blushed intensely and wished she could hide her face in her bowl. She was completely mortified by the revelation.

Lukas looked at her with a warm, affectionate smile. "Come, finish your breakfast. Then we'll go to work together."

Reese mumbled in agreement, her shyness still overwhelming her.

It was as if the frosty exterior of an ice cube had given way to a warmer spring, showing a more appealing side

at the office and worked side by side, there was a palpable nervousness in

them to part ways, it tugged at Reese's heartstrings and she was

she knew it was impractical, she had a

gaze never wavering

ran into Martins, who couldn't help but express his concern, "Mr. Strakovski, why is there

day before,

all. Touching the scratched corner of his mouth with his thumb,

Lukas spoke, an unprecedented level of tenderness overcame his

named Little Reese at home. He had purchased several

an injury

look, "Mr. Strakovski, I've put today's documents in your office. Feel free to call me at any time if you need

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