Chapter 178

In the elevator, Leanne’s gaze was fixed firmly on the digital floor indicator, an aura of ‘Do Not Disturb’ practically radiating from her.

Her eyes were on the numbers counting down, while Curtis had his eyes on her.

With no one else in the lift, Curtis let his unabashed gaze drift over her, tracing the sleek curve of her hair, skimming over her pale ear, and finally lingering on her elegant jawline.

“You’re avoiding eye contact. What’s the matter, hiding something?” he teased.

Without so much as a twitch, Leanne retorted, “I’m not looking because I don’t want to. I’m tired of the sight.”

Curtis chuckled, “That’s a shame; I’m not tired at all. How about this? You turn around, close your eyes, I get to look at you, and you don’t have to see me. Win-win.”

Leanne pursed her lips. ‘Jerk,’ she thought.

His voice floated over her head, languid. “Cursing me in your head again?”

She didn’t response. When the elevator doors opened, Leanne bolted, striding away briskly.

Joy

for her downstairs, waving cheerfully from the driver’s seat of the car she had to return to her boss by the end of the day. She was

out of the building behind her friend, her smile vanished.

car, accepting the coffee from the cup

me?” she asked.

expression a mix of amusement and conspiracy.

had deep

maintain her composure, Joy blurted out, “I know your feelings for him once, and it’s impossible to just switch those off. Plus, I’ll admit, the guy’s like a Greek god-all charm and great service..

coughing so

handed her a tissue, insistent on finishing her point, “It’s natural to slip up, remember, you can’t go back to eating leftovers! You’ve had your bite, just

but

go

back

the tissue, explained with a heavy sigh, “He just showed up this morning.”

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was adamant, “Morning sex is

with her friend, Leanne shot back, “Could you possibly rinse

your

with your face each morning?”

“Ever heard of the phrase ‘A little indulgence keeps the doctor away’? Without those small treats, how would

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