Sidney glanced down at Maria in his arms.

Her eyes were closed, and a soft blush still colored her cheeks, her expression one of complete satisfaction.

The hint of seduction lingered in the curve of her lips, which were now swollen from their earlier kiss.

His breath deepened as he recalled what had just happened in the car. Tightening his hold on her, he strode purposefully toward the apartment building. Maria remained still, enjoying the warmth of his embrace.

The corners of her lips tugged upward in a subtle smile.

When they reached her door, Sidney said, "Unlock the door."

Maria, half-asleep, lazily lifted her hand from under the jacket and pressed her fingerprint to the lock.

The door clicked open.

Sidney shook his head with a trace of amusement. "Still too weak to do anything?"

Maria nestled closer into his chest, murmuring, "Mmhmm."

"Not even enough strength to open the door?" Sidney asked, his tone teasing.

She chuckled softly. "Maybe just enough for that."

and pushed the door open,

set her down gently on the bed and

back, and even leaned in to press a soft kiss to

think about your offer," she

stared at her for a long moment

his eyes, studying him, before reluctantly releasing her

walking out of the bedroom and closing the door

the patience for her anymore. He'd likely left by

cold, heartless

Sidney

and staring

replied, "Weren't you

laughed brightly at his reaction and stood up. "I need to take a shower first.

was to quietly close the door behind him,

as she

the couch, scrolling through his phone. Without looking up, he said, "I sent you the detailed business plan. Check your email when you get

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

a seat at the

as she saw the meal laid out in front

One meat dish

and

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