Chapter 1061

As usual, a few days had passed and Gilbert was once again conducting his own 'inspection'.

Sherilyn tugged at his arm, her face flushed, "Can you be a little more... refined?"

"Refined?" Gilbert raised an eyebrow, clearly satisfied with his findings. "With the door closed and just the two of us in here? Being refined would mean I've got a problem..." With that, he leaned in, sealing her lips with a kiss.

His hand cradled her back, while his lips moved from hers to the delicate pearl button at the nape of her neck, undoing it with a swift motion.

His kisses trailed down, lingering at her neck.

His breathing grew heavy, his voice rough, "Shall we take a shower? Together... hm?"

But he quickly dismissed his own suggestion.

"Maybe later... after we're done."

He lifted her with ease, carrying her towards the bed, "Let's just "

"Wait!" Sherilyn pushed against his chest, shaking her head in protest.

"Why?" Gilbert's eyes darkened, visibly frustrated. "We're already here, and you're still saying no?"

"I..."

Just as Sherilyn was about to explain, her phone rang.

Taking the opportunity, she gently pushed him away and answered, "Hey... I'm ready. I'll be down in a minute."

Ending the call, she faced Gilbert's slightly wounded expression.

was a mix

explained, "There's a brand event happening at

frowned, his disheveled

found out this afternoon from Director Blake. Didn't

"And you're leaving now?"

already packed

she hadn't needed to pack

you really have to

in resignation, "How long will you

"I'll be back

the walk-in closet, "Let me grab your

"Thanks."

In five her

holding hand in the other as they left the South

Gilbert

staff were already

the suitcase

said, giving his arm a little

her intently,

her hands and stood

second, Gilbert's eyes

kissing him

trying to soothe

within him, a fierce flame burning

cupped her face, responding to her

of the kiss felt as if he was burning from the

to go." "...Alright." Gilbert nodded reluctantly,

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