Chapter 891

Everett's deep-set eyes sparkled with intensity, and his Adam's apple bobbed

slightly. When he spoke again, his voice had taken on a huskier tone, "I've been working hard all night, Ms. Selena, and all I get is one meal as a reward? Isn't that a bit stingy?"

If you were to tally up the value, Selena might not even afford his services.

Selena's dark eyes slid towards him, "So, what do you want then?"

What did he want?

Everett, ever the opportunist, wrapped an arm around her slender waist, almost pinning her to the couch. He teased, "What do you think I want, hmm?"

As he spoke, his eyes roamed over her, from her crimson lips to her delicate collarbone, and further down...

His intentions were unmistakable.

Typical man.

Practically undressing her with his eyes.

Selena shot him a radiant smile that made Everett's heart skip a beat, then pushed him away.

"In your dreams."

felt a pang of regret as she pushed him back, but he noticed a slight softening in Selena's demeanor, which was a delightful surprise

tricks and the little surprises; the push-and- pull made

subtleties of adult interactions

"Dad, Mom turned you down again. You're so

Dad's

are

up: "You're lame, and you

"Dad's lame and

laughter, while

but now dark clouds gathered, lightning crackled, and

this, Everett's spirits lifted, pretending to be disappointed, "What lousy weather. The forecast says it's going to rain all night. Selena why

Cóntent

close, and with a driver, it

downpour outside, thought for a moment, then

I'll stay tonight, but... I'm

nodded with a grin,

asked Kate to get the guest

enthusiastically, smiling as she

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