Chapter 356 You Made the First Move

For the sake of her face, which had just gone through a major procedure, Hayley had no choice but to keep her rage and anguish in check. It was as if a thousand needles were piercing her heart right now as she clutched tightly onto the sheets under her, and she had to swallow to keep herself from shouting out in maniacal fury.

Meanwhile, in Averna, Anastasia was having dinner with Elliot at a lavish French restaurant, the ambiance of which only accentuated the man’s suave demeanor and romantic nature.

When it came time for her to go home after dinner, Elliot drove her back to the neighborhood entrance and parked the car. She grabbed her purse, but just as she opened the door to step down from the car, she heard a low and somewhat disgruntled man’s voice asking, “Aren’t you going to ask me to stay for a cup of tea?”

Anastasia said firmly, “No, it’s getting late. Maybe next time.”

“The weather’s so cold tonight, though. How about we have a sleepover? You have a bed, and I’ll warm it up for you,” he offered proudly.

She held onto the door as she sputtered and doubled over with laughter.

Elliot did not wait for her to speak before he got out of the car, and without her registering what he was doing, he walked over to her, grabbed her hand, and led her toward her apartment.

“H-Hey, Elliot! No, don’t do this,” Anastasia cried frantically.

However, he had already guided her through the neighborhood entrance. Panic filled her as they drew near to the apartment building. Jared wasn’t home tonight, which meant there was no buffer between her and Elliot; she was at a loss as to how she should act around him.

grown-ups left to their own devices. She had only just agreed to be his girlfriend, but it looked like he already had plans to make himself at home

door,” Elliot prompted now, his gaze darkening as

you just go home?”Anastasia looked up at him pleadingly. “It’s really,

only 8.30PM, which I think is

she countered insistently as her mind

say you don’t,” he pointed out with a roguish smile. He was the

late.” She bit down hard on her lower lip. If one didn’t know better, one would think the man was a restless beast that had been caged for far

eyes as he asked, “Are

I am,” she admitted. “Can you please

let me in—unless, of course, you make

unwavering confidence, she argued, “I’d never make the first

a cup of tea,” Elliot needled in his signature husky tone, sounding like he was cajoling

even though he was known to be dangerous and domineering.

promised with good

warm glow over the living room. She set her purse down

of you,” he

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