His Only Antidote by Shirley Owen

Chapter 23

Elvis leht, leaving Nola standing there feeling gloomy.

“How could I tell if you are pleased or not? Nola thought to herself. Was that only a ruse to make her please him, and he would refuse her no matter what?

But working in Grayson Group would be like a dream come true!

Nola was torn all morning, and finally, she decided to make an effort for the sake of her future.

One should know when to yield and when not. Nola had done this before. She was willing to do what she could to ge from Elvis.

Nola was determined to butter him up tonight!

How would she do that, though? That was the problem.

Nola was a straightforward girl. She had never coaxed anyone before and wanted to do it while maintaining her dignity, which could be tricky. Alisa was amused seeing Nola happy in one moment and vexed in another.

Breeze Garden was brimming with vigor and vitality since Mrs. Grayson got here, and Mr. Grayson seemed happier than before, which was a promising sign. Alisa put some fruit in front of Nola and left quietly without disturbing her thought

Nola racked her brain, trying to find the best way to please Elvis and make him say yes, but she couldn’t. Nola had no choice but to seek help from her best friend Linda, who quickly responded: [Honey trap.]

Nola was confused. She didn’t get it. Linda stole out and called Nola, “What’s not to understand? You are a smart girl, Nola. You know what I was suggesting. Take the initiative and be intimate with Elvis. He will say yes to anything you ask once he is satisfied.”

“That’s terrible advice, Linda.” Nola’s face blushed when she realized what Linda was saying. The image of Elvis kissing her emerged in Nola’s head, which made her heart race suddenly.

“You guys are married, for God’s sake. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Are you afraid you are not attractive to him? You’ve been living together for some time now. Didn’t you do that?”

other. Nola reassured herself

not? You are gorgeous, and he’s a man. How could he restrain himself in front of you? Do you perhaps… gay?”

horrible!” Nola stood up suddenly. What an

think he’s

pursued. Nola wasn’t sure either. Elvis had no woman around him, only an

really

changed her tone and said, “Be serious, girl. I really need the

manly. All men

“What’s g

wife. All you have to do is praise him and make him look up to them. I couldn’t believe I had

for

doesn’t, you can always give him some drinks. He’ll say yes when he’s drunk.”

Chapter 23

hard. Nola remembered her promise of treating Elvis to dinner when he helped

take him out for dinner. The only choice left was to cook a homemade meal for him. Nola would butter Elvis up and

let’s do this!” Nola decided. Next, she had to

I ask you something?” Nola greeted Alisa warmly and

the most from Alisa, Nola was in a dilemma. He sounded fastidious, and Nola wasn’t much of a cook.

for tonight.

let you do that. Mr. Grayson will punish me if he

he must be tired from eating outside, so I thought he would like a home–cooked dinner. Alisa, please let me

people to express love for each other, and she’d better stay out of

it

only one concern…