Chapter 29

A soft sound came from the bed. Before I could stand, a large hand clamped down on the back of my head. My lips pressed against his jawline… My pupils dilated. The smooth texture of his skin, the strong scent of his cologne–warm, fragrant, exquisite–registered in my brain with pinpoint accuracy.

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Evan stiffened, releasing his grip; his head tilted back; his hand returned to the back of my head, gently pushing my head back. Our eyes met. One was dazed; one was impassive.

After a long moment, I came to my senses, quickly removing his hand, quickly smoothing my hair, trying to regulate my breathing. “It’s 5:30; you really should get up.” I quickly left.

Evan:… He was silent for a moment, covering his eyes with his hand.

I rushed back to my room, washing my face. My reflection was crimson. I’d simply followed procedure; why had it ended with me kissing him?! It was… bizarre!

At 6:00 AM, I returned to his room, steeling myself. Zach was already there. We waited in the living room. Watching Zach, I wondered–he’d been with Evan for so long; he must have done this before. Had he? Or…? Had he experienced….?… My mind uncontrollably conjured images of Zach pressed against Evan, forced to kiss him… Ugh…

“Ms. Frost, why are you looking at me like that?” Zach touched his face, unnerved by my shifting expressions.

“Nothing. I just…” I pressed my hand to my chest.“Think our jobs are challenging.”

“No job is easy; you’ll get used to it.”

…You have a good attitude.”

can I do? I can’t yell at

my lips. He was right; but… well… forgive my lack of

seen my array of expressions as I looked at Zach, heard me say, “Our jobs are challenging.” He

eyes met; mine immediately flickered away, settling on his shirt

the ONE 15 Marina Club. The car was silent. I sat rigidly, tense from neck to toe. I wanted to relax but kept thinking about that kiss. Oh, heavens, can I just get

Frost, his low voice said.

reflexively.“Yes, Sir? Do

bottle of water.”

from the car’s refrigerator,

City lights streamed past the window,

seat. Mistakes? Ms. Frost made

followed Evan onto the yacht. It was a luxurious three–decker, all white. The first floor was a business and meeting

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pool; the third floor, guest rooms; the top deck had a private area

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so other wealthy guests were inside. A petite, adorable girl was

She’s twenty–one, just back from studying art in the US; she graduated from

the glass doors. Exchanging glances… there

Olivia Huang couldn’t take her eyes off him, completely captivated;

had mentioned this, the CEO wouldn’t have

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about a blind date,” I said. “If they like each other, it might lead to

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