I Love You, Miss Genius

She clenched her fists as she thought, 'Ivor's here. I can't let him see me this pessimistic. I have to shove these bleak feelings down!'

Eloise took several deep breaths. In a matter of five seconds, she pulled herself together and became calm.

Once she had composed herself, she called out to him in a sweet voice. "Over here, Ivor."

He heard her voice and looked at her. Then, he walked briskly over.

Sitting across the table, he cut straight to the chase. "Out with it. How much will it be for you to part with the painting?"

His voice was both cold and sharp.

Gritting her teeth, she stared at him. "Don't you think it's a little hurtful for us to be talking about money, Ivor? I know you need the painting now. All you have to do is tell me you want it, and I'll gladly give it to you."

He wasn't moved in the least. "So, it's not about money, huh? Well, then. Why don't you name your terms?"

She had shoved her bleak feelings down. However, what he said yanked them back to the surface.

taken our relationships to the next level. So, why are you making

to attend to. I don't have time

tone was so indifferent that it finally ticked her

of Bonnie? Are you worried that she'll get jealous of

We could only look at you, but

for the sake of Bonnie. Do you think she's worth

crap? Can we go back to the reason

is clearly not going to listen to anything I say. If nothing

and won't take a single cent from you. With that said, I don't think you'll

have one term. I want you to sleep with me for

won't pester you

nor

come between you

key

at Caesar Hotel tomorrow. If