However, Adam held Celine tightly, pressing her body against his. The thin layer of clothing between them did nothing to hide the heat building between them.

In a low, hoarse voice, he said, "Celine, don't move!"

Celine immediately stiffened. She could already feel the physical change in his body.

Her delicate face flushed scarlet. "Mr. Alvarez, what are you doing?"

Adam said honestly, "I'm not doing anything! Celine, I'm a normal man. I've been single for three years, and now you're standing here, looking like this! It's only natural I'd have some physiological reaction!"

Celine was blushing furiously and squirmed more. "Let me go!"

Adam warned, "If you move again, I might actually do something!"

Celine had no choice but to stop.

Adam reached up and gently held her chin, then lowered his head to give her a soft kiss on the lips.

Celine immediately pushed him away. "Mr. Alvarez, we agreed to stay out of each other's business. If you try anything again—I'm not staying here tonight!"

Adam could only release her. "Fine. I won't

as much distance between them as possible. Just then, a series of knocks sounded at the

voice came from outside. "Mr.

door, took the shopping bag from Leo, and dismissed him.

"Yes, sir."

door and handed

"Thanks."

and began inspecting the items-everything was brand

of sleepwear... and her expression darkened

"What kind of sleepwear did you tell

and asked, "What

sleepwear at him. "Take

silky fabric and instantly understood the

was a lacy lingerie set-barely enough fabric to cover a

Adam was stunned.

looked up at her. "Celine, this is a misunderstanding. I swear this is not what meant Leo must've misinterpreted my request

work for you. With

you, it'

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