Shirley cleared her throat. Zacharias wasn’t old; he was just much older than her.

“Well, you are older than me,” Shirley said diplomatically, leading Zacharias to grunt. “So, you do think I’m old.”

Shirley looked up at the man under the light. He was in the prime of his life, and men like him only became more charming with age.

“No, no, you’re not old,” Shirley argued. It won’t do you any good if he gets seriously irritated. Just go along with him, Shirley!

Of course, Zacharias caught the insincerity in her reply, and his mood soured by the second. At that, he got up and said, “Come upstairs with me.”

go ahead and rest, sir. I’ll go

for a few more minutes to make sure he had gone upstairs before

about to turn on the light when, in the dimly lit room, a tall figure pressed against her. Her red lips were covered by the

next moment, the man released his hand over her lips, and his lips took possession

pheromones, and tension hung in the air like an intricate web that enveloped Shirley. It was full of temptation, making her want to escape, yet she willingly stayed trapped

The back of her neck was held by the man’s

forbidden,

The man let out a low chuckle, his forehead touching hers,

answer whether she liked it or not. Most likely, she did, or else she wouldn’t have stopped

room,” she said hoarsely, her voice filled

I sleep here tonight?” the man asked, taking advantage of the situation. Shirley almost instinctively

on her forehead. The affectionate kiss left Shirley rooted to the spot until the

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