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.

your mind that we used to be super close? We could've taken our relationships to the next level. So, why are you making things hard for me

matters to attend to. I don't have time for this nonsense. Just out with it.

finally ticked her off. She shot up from her

that she'll get

elegant and distant, Ivor. We could only look at you, but we could

you are right now for the sake of Bonnie. Do

we go back to the reason

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have one term. I want you to sleep with

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