Chapter 444

Upon hearing the distinctive tone of his customized notification chime, James swiftly fished his phone from his pocket. A brief look of surprise flitted across his face as he read the text from girl next door.

The words from this morning?

His piercing eyes squinted slightly as his fingertips paused on the screen. After a long moment, a faint smile crossed his chiseled features, and he replied, [Of course, my word is my bond.]

Mirabella was referring to his earlier offer, “You can come over to my place sometime. It’s peaceful. I’ll add your fingerprint to the front gate.”

Mirabella pursed her lips as she read the response and typed back, [Are you home right now?]

James replied, [Yes, just come over.]

With that, Mirabella pocketed her phone and made her way next door, decisively choosing the handsome neighbor over the insufferable Donald.

an air of

she nodded, stepping

them without a second thought.

catch your eye?” he asked in a

a match for

when James suddenly took hold of Mirabella’s arm. The warmth of his hand seeped through her clothes,

released her, a gentleman once more, and pointed to the small, computerized security system on the wall.

embedded touchscreen with a look of mild surprise that

the fingerprint entry settings. “Let me show you how,” he said, stepping

him, deftly

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