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.”

wristwatch. It was already half past ten. “You go ahead and rest, sir. I’ll go to my room in another

stayed downstairs for a few more minutes to make sure he

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

beautiful eyes widened slightly, and in the next moment, the man released his hand over her lips, and his lips took possession of hers

with his masculine 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

man’s shoulder. The back of her neck was held by the man’s large hand. The feeling of being completely controlled

forbidden,

forehead touching

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

of my room,” she said hoarsely,

taking advantage of the situation. Shirley

grinned at that and said, “Alright, goodnight.” He then cupped her face and planted a kiss on her forehead. The affectionate kiss left Shirley rooted to the spot

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