Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 57

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She felt her heart skip a brat

Careful there,” he said, his vote

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cleared her throat as she tried her best not to notice their close proximity.

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Thank you the managed to utter, her voice a tad breathless. He nodded a subtle smile playing on his lips. You serpated

see I’m me” Unsatisfied with her own response, she added. “I didn’t sor you. I mean I saw you sitting on the chair but I did not see you standing next to me. So uh”

Senug the playful smile on his face, Sofia stopped talking. She could feel her cheeks heat up like she was about to replode

What is going on now?

“I-I should probably go You should go back to your meeting she said

“Were you looking for me?” he asked.

“No. Of course not.

“Hmmmm he nodded.

and 1- Soffa continued to stand in front of Alexander, the awkward tension hanging in the air like a thick fog. She shifted on her feet trying to break the silence with a forced laugh.

was just hungry, she mumbled, avoiding his intense gaze. His teasing smurk only intensified the awkwardness. Why was she talking like like the was trying to lie

stepped a bit clover, the proximity making her heart race again. “Hungry for what?

unable to process his words. Was he was he flirting with her? Did she really

part of the treatment?

just wanted a snack. Maybe a sandwich

hers. that so?” he whispered, his

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involuntary step back Alexander’s teasing smile widened, and he continued to

was already buzzing with ideas for a midnight snack

could almost taste the unspoken desire in the air. She bit her lip nervously, feeling a magnetic pull between

composure. But as she turned to leave. Alexander’s hand gently caught her arm. pulling her back towards

I come with

“What

To the kitchen

sexy eyebrow

she thinking that he would come

I ordered something. I hope you don’t mind. I can help you

blinked. Why was she thinking about something else

sort of side effect from the treatment? Sofia’s mind turned into a whirlwind.

playing on his lips. “Shall I help you heat it?” he asked. “Let’s go.” he said as he grabbed her hand and slowly

her without saying another word. She eyed his hand that was holding hers. It wrapped around her small hands like a blanket. She found it warm and somehow assuring.

the soup and

are you feeling?” he

thinking about him in a

he leaned towards her. She quickly leaned

are you doing?” she

going to see if you have

leaning closely-

“With my forehead.”

heart pounded in her chest as Alexander’s forehead pressed gently against hers, his hand securing her waist. The warmth of his breath on her skin sent a shiver down her spine, and she couldn’t help but feel

exactly is this man doing right