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And at that moment, all it took was a little wink from me, and Nathan was as obedient as he could be, totally like putty in my hands.

Just then, Melissa and Zachary showed up, and the flirty vibe in the room vanished. At the table, Melissa just let loose and went wild. She even started airing some of her and Zachary’s private couple talk right there.

Zachary, who seemed pretty tight with Nathan, grumbled, “Nathan, not gonna lie, I’ve been taking the kidney tonic for over a week now. I swear I’m healthy, but every morning I get up and my legs are still wobbly.”

My hand shook a little as I held my fork, and I shot a look at Melissa.

Melissa used to break out whenever she stayed up late, but at that moment, her skin was glowing and perfect. Clearly, having a man around had done wonders, and even her foundation went on smoothly.

Maybe having a guy really was the ultimate skincare hack for women, which beat any beauty product out there.

Lost in my own daydreams, I found myself locking eyes with Nathan. His gaze was

unreadable, deep and smoldering.

His look was so intense, and it felt like my heart might catch fire. Before I knew it, I dropped my eyes, but my cheeks were already burning red.

Melissa kept poking fun at Zachary. “I told you to go for a run this morning, but you just

went straight for breakfast instead. No wonder you’re wiped out. Make sure you eat some

́extra beef later.”

the world, I couldn’t help but think Melissa was

it somehow shifted to the whole men versus women thing. It all kicked off when Zachary bragged that he didn’t smoke or drink, so he figured that made him

a beat. “Honestly?

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is just what any regular

around, Guys like me who don’t. have

rolled her eyes. “Yeah, sure. You men don’t smoke, don’t drink, don’t play games, and show a little responsibility, and

I had to give her a

one.

Nathan nodded. “True that.”

with Melissa, he just gave a thumbs–up. “Alright, you got

a wry look. “Victoria, seriously, being

all out loving ourselves.”

Inodded. “Yeah.”

his coffee, glancing at me from time to time. I had no idea what

his face just put me completely

are always trying to go head–to–head with women, desperate to show off and feel

me a sense of peaceful balance.