Chapter 373

A thick, sultry scent still lingered in the air.

...

The next morning.

Soft sunlight slipped quietly through the gray curtains, spilling into the room like a

golden veil draped over every corner.

Suddenly, a cell phone began to ring.

A strong, well-defined arm reached out from under the covers, feeling along the nightstand for the phone. The man's voice was warm and satisfied as he answered, "Hello?"

The person on the other end spoke for a moment.

Victor's sleepy haze vanished in an instant.

He sat up in bed, his bare torso-abs chiseled like marble-catching the morning light.

A woman lay curled across his lap.

He gazed at her, eyes deep and intense, one hand gently stroking her hair while

the other held the phone. His tone was curt as he issued an order, "Set the schedule."

He hung up.

Isadora stirred, still half-asleep.

wrapped her arms

a faint smile tugging at his

help but notice-since yesterday, Isadora seemed

quite put his finger on what had

blinked her

unwavering and full of

up to

No more fever.

weight lifted from her

soft smile. He brought her

"All

words carried

cheeks as memories of last night

embarrassment washed over her, her face tinged with pink,

had been her

on either side of her, pinning her with that dark, smoldering gaze. His voice was low

Isadora's face burned.

hand over his

"Not another word!"

deep, carefree laughter vibrated against her palm, making her

moment,

I need to take a business trip. But when

blinked, uncertain what

was soft, indulgent. "What kind

of, I'll give you.

eyes suddenly stung

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