Chapter 0210

Marcus carried the briefcase with the contract in one hand and held Valerie’s small hand in the other. Her cheeks were more flushed than usual. Marcus had to admit he felt a little dizzy from the drinks he’d had, but even so, he couldn’t bring himself to send Valerie home in a taxi in her condition. He’d have to drive her himself.

When they reached the hotel room Marcus had reserved, Valerie felt a strange knot in her stomach. The setting seemed… suggestive. She turned to Marcus and said:

“Do you mind if I wait in the hallway?”

“Valerie, how could I leave you out here? Come in. Leaving you outside is no better than leaving you back at the bar. Besides, I think you need some coffee.”

Embarrassed but unable to argue, Valerie stepped into the room and sat in one of the armchairs in the small sitting area. Marcus went to the bedroom to find the safe, then headed to the coffee bar. He made two espressos and handed one to Valerie. She cradled the warm cup in her hands but didn’t say anything.

“Valerie, have you thought about what I said?”

Her heart raced under Marcus’s intense gaze.

“L… 1 think we could go with you. Serenity needs to get out a little…” Valerie replied, walking toward the window.

stunning. At night, the city lights shone with breathtaking brilliance. Marcus followed her. Maybe it was the alcohol loosening him up, but his mind swirled with thoughts about the woman standing in

deep breath, Marcus stood beside her, finishing the last sip of his coffee and setting the cup on a nearby

an incredible view, isn’t

without turning to look

what would you think if I…?” Marcus said,

gaze and turned around–just in time for Marcus to press a kiss to her lips. Maybe it was the wine, the atmosphere, or the scent of his cologne, but Valerie

the kiss

lips that had been tormenting his thoughts for so long. His hands slid down her back, pulling her into a firm embrace. Valerie placed her hands around his neck, and before she knew it, Marcus lifted her, her legs wrapping around his waist. He carried her to the

Valerie pulled him into another kiss and started removing his jacket, it was clear she wanted the same thing. They’d both been drinking, but it wasn’t enough to cloud their judgment or make it

only for her to silence him with a finger to his

couldn’t resist kissing. Marcus lost control at her touch, quickly undoing

body to the bedroom and gently laid her on the bed. There, he took a

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