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.

used to be super close? We could've taken our relationships to the next level.

and a hint of impatience flashed across his eyes. "I have other matters to attend to. I don't have time for this nonsense. Just out with it. What

tone was so indifferent that it finally ticked

you worried that she'll get jealous of me? Is that why you're treating

Ivor. We could only look at you, but we could never reach you because you were

whatever you are right now for the sake of Bonnie. Do you think she's

crap? Can we go back

to listen to anything I say. If nothing I say could change his mind,

single cent from you. With that said, I don't think you'll listen to me

I want you to sleep with me for one

won't pester you

nor

come between you

hotel room key card and

waiting for you at Caesar Hotel tomorrow. If you want the painting, be there