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!"

with her threat, Adam could only release her. "Fine. I won't touch you. Go

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

outside. "Mr. Alvarez, the ladies'

took the shopping bag from

"Yes, sir."

door and handed the bag

"Thanks."

and began inspecting the

out a set of sleepwear... and her

Alvarez!" she snapped. "What kind of sleepwear did you tell your men

at her and

the sleepwear at him. "Take

silky fabric and instantly

enough fabric to cover

Adam was stunned.

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

with anger, "They work for you. With a boss like no wonder

you, it'

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