Chapter 123

Gwendolyn was in a tizzy, trying to shove Howard away, but he was stubborn, holding her in a tight embrace and planting kisses on her.

“Mr. Chadwick… someone’s coming.”

“I know.”

Only when he had his fill did he let her go, just as the footsteps outside reached the

entryway.

“Whoa! Bad timing, huh?” Valor burst into the room, a large delivery box in his arms, an amused grin plastered on his face as he took in the disheveled pair on the floor.

Gwendolyn was flushed, her clothes askew. Her lips were reddened and swollen, clearly indicating something had happened.

“Howard, things getting wild, huh?” Valor made himself comfortable on the couch, getting a glass of water for himself.

With a hint of sympathy, he said, “I get it. Sometimes you need a little excitement to spice things up. The more thrilling, the better. I’d recommend trying the executive office with floor–to–ceiling windows next time. Those are usually one–way glass. You can see out, but nobody can see in. It’s quite the thrill.”

He went on, sounding like a seasoned professional.

Gwendolyn wished she could crawl into a hole, “Mr. Peterson, why are you here?”

pretended to

Valor didn’t even seem to notice that Howard’s legs were functioning

water and set the glass aside.

came to check on you guys. I saw this package at the door and brought

What is

felt utterly mortified.

rest until he got answers. He turned the delivery box to face them, poking the blue

send your wife

It’s not important,” Gwendolyn pleaded, her

new heights.

is a man of taste. I

grabbed a paring knife from the coffee table and sliced through the packing tape. Gwendolyn tried

found it crammed with

least a hundred of them. Each box was

closed the box, “Sorry for

would it take

wandered his gaze over to Howard’s legs, wondering if Howard

he might turn

are you looking at?” Howard

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