Was this the necklace, supposedly worth over fifty million dollars, ruined by her touch?

She swiftly swung the bathroom door open, calling out, "Bennett, wait! The necklace is wet. Do we need to get it looked at?"

Bennett's eyes dimmed slightly as he saw Claudia approaching him barefoot. He accepted the necklace, urging, “You need to shower before you catch a cold.”

The suite's air conditioning hit Claudia as she stepped out from the steam-filled room, causing her to shiver.

After merely seconds, goosebumps erupted on her skin.

Observing Bennett, she noted his indifference towards the necklace and relief washed over her.

The necklace was worth an astronomical amount. If she was the cause of any damage, there was no way she could repay him.

With that thought, Claudia retreated into the bathroom, locking the door behind her.

The sound echoed in the room.

It seemed she was still on high alert.

Bennett sank onto the couch, his dark gaze fixed on the bathroom door. In the otherwise silent suite, the soft murmur of running water was still audible.

Despite the active air conditioning, Bennett felt a heat rising in him. He reclined on the couch, unbuttoning his shirt collar.

Closing his eyes, the image of Claudia, alluring and wet, was all he could visualize.

"Ding Dong."

The doorbell cut through his thoughts. Rising, he opened the door and saw a hotel staff member.

“Mr. Dreskin, this is a replacement dress for Mrs. Dreskin. I apologize if it's not her size."

"Alright,"

Bennett accepted the bag and shut the door.

He then approached the bathroom door with the bag in hand, knocked, and announced in a resonant tone, "Your dress is here."

The bathroom door opened shortly after, revealing Claudia swathed in a bath towel. Her wet hair was piled atop her head, her face rosy from the heat.

Feeling embarrassed, Claudia accepted the bag and replied, “Thank you." Bennett nodded in acknowledgment, turned around and returned to his seat on the sofa.

In the bathroom.

Claudia glanced at the underwear she had removed, appearing uncertain. Putting the underwear back on would be uncomfortable and make her feel dirty due to its wet condition.

However, not wearing the underwear would be considered inappropriate in the situation.