CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“That's right,” Shane laughed. “Go ahead and shower, then.”

He withdrew the hand that he had secured Natalie's waist with and helped her up.

The moment Natalie got on her feet, she bolted toward the bathroom as if afraid that Shane would go back on his word if she gave him any time.

Shane watched Natalie's hasty departure with a smirk on his face. He then drew down his towel from around his neck and continued drying his hair.

Inside the bathroom, Natalie had stripped herself down and entered the bathtub, leaning against its side.

Her presence automatically activated the massager, which began vigorously pressing on her tired muscles.

Letting out a rapturous sigh of relief, she stretched herself out and closed her eyes, enjoying her moment of relaxation.

After approximately half an hour, only when she felt the water starting to get cold around her did Natalie reluctantly climb out of the tub and head back out in her bathrobe.

Shane had turned off the lights in the bedroom, leaving only the soft yellow glow of the bedside lamp. Meanwhile, he was lying completely still on the bed.

Natalie tiptoed over to the side of the bed. She then bent down, peering to see if Shane had indeed fallen asleep.

a hand toward Shane, his eyes flew open. With lightning speed, Shane's hand clutched Natalie's

had already been seized into a whirlwind

pouted. “You tricked me! Why haven't

in, Shane replied affectionately, “I wanted to, but your

was tiptoeing!”

have very sharp ears. All right, let's sleep

statement succeeded in getting Natalie

weary face, she

been overwhelmed with establishing her business, but things hadn't been easy for Shane

that matter of David's will. Between all these and having

she could do for him. Letting out a sigh, Natalie gently caressed his face and burrowed a little deeper into his chest, hoping to return a little of the warmth that he gave her. When she

“Goodnight,” she murmured meekly.

was no answer

Wrapping an arm around Shane's waist,

up. He gazed down fondly at Natalie's

rolled around with