Bennett's big hands moved from Claudia's waist and slid into her sweater from the bottom. Her heartbeat quickened as his bare palms touched her tummy.

The atmosphere was cold, but his palms seemed warm, which felt really good to her.

Claudia gasped as his hands began to explore her tummy. Inch by inch, they journeyed upward.

When his palms finally reached their destination, he didn't hold back.

He squeezed and caressed her breasts, making her moan even more.

Claudia found it hard to breathe as Bennett continued to work his magic on her breasts with his hands. She subconsciously wrapped her arms around his shoulder as her legs began to fail her.

Struggling to breathe, she felt quite faint when Bennett finally withdrew his hands.

She lost control of her legs and fell straight into his arms.

Bennett wrapped his arms around her and supported her with his shoulder and chest. He planted a kiss on her forehead, after which he lowered his head and pressed his forehead against hers.

“Well, seems you're going to need to attend some breathing classes,"

Bennett said in a voice that was both husky and erotic.

Claudia blushed deeply as she heard his words. Looking up to face him, she pursed her lips and gave him what she hoped was a reproachful Look.

To Bennett, it ended up being a look of seduction.

His black eyes got filled with lust in an instant. He suddenly picked her up and said, "The business trip hardly gave my body a break. My body needs a wash. Claudia, I think it would be nice for us to take a shower together."

He said it like it was a decided matter.

Claudia's body stiffened as he began to move towards the bathroom.

She shook her head rigorously and said, "Stop!"

“Huh? Why?"

"Well, it's time for dinner." She shyly pointed at the watch on his hand as she spoke. “Marcia is aware of your return. She would soon be done cooking. By six o'clock, dinner would be ready."

At the moment, it was still five o'clock.

If she entered into the bathroom with him, it might take them ages to come out.

"We'll eat dinner later, then," Bennett said.

Claudia saw the bathroom door get closer with every step that Bennett took. As a last ditch effort, she gave him a sad face and said, “But I'm famished. I barely ate anything in the past few days. Now, my stomach would really appreciate an early dinner.”

She had spoken the truth. In the past few days, her appetite hadn't been good.