Chapter 89: Kellan's face remained as neutral as a clear sky, but the subtle tension in his fingers betrayed the storm brewing beneath his calm exterior.

He hadn't expected Allison's response to be even more flippant than his own.

.

Without the slightest hint of embarrassment or discomfort, he commented nonchalantly: It doesn't count.

That night Let's just say that your performance didn't exactly impress me.

Her gaze darkened, the memory of the measly tip left on the nightstand passing through her mind like a bitter aftertaste.

Allison's head rose slowly, her eyes crossing and At that moment, a spark ignited between them, so intense that it seemed as if the air was charged with an invisible lightning bolt.

Kellan's pulse quickened and his voice lowered.

You let me make it up to you.

His words dripped with defiance.

His response was disdainful, mixed with amusement.

No, thanks.

Missed opportunities don't knock twice.

If you screw up once, you're done for.

I don't give second chances.

The elevator doors opened with a soft chime and they both entered.

For a moment, silence filled the space, heavy with unspoken words.

began to close, Kellan

moment, Allison grabbed him by the tie, pulling him forward with

and, in that fiery exchange, neither of

what both They craved.

Nice tie, Mr.

voice light but

he replied softly, sliding his hand behind

fraction of a second, it was as if their

chest, the intensity of the moment

him and their lips collided with the force of

kiss was searing,

encounter, this one was deliberate,

was willing to give

fighting for control, their combined tension sparking like two

breath away, while Kellan's fingers tangled in her

beings in one.

whistle escaped between them, neither

crackled like a thunderstorm, a chess

the thrill of battle held them

intoxicating rivalry, rumbled through their

descended rapidly, it reached the underground parking lot, bringing a cool rush of

with the faint

with

together, they parted, as if the searing exchange had been nothing more than a fleeting

headed toward her car, casually turning the keys

as if

Goodbye, Mr.

shoulder, her tone calm

she walked away, leaving him standing

who gets dressed and leaves after

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