A wave of surprise made Claudia's heart Lurch, leaving her momentarily breathless. She turned her bewildered gaze to Bennett.

“I'm sorry.” Her voice trailed off as she reached for her phone.

Without any hesitation, Bennett passed the phone into her waiting hand. Claudia held the phone and shot Bennett a guilt-ridden look.

She prayed he hadn't noticed anything out of the ordinary.

The driver expressed his regret, explaining that a delivery vehicle had unexpectedly cut them off.

Bennett didn't scold the driver and just said, “Keep driving."

Allan, the driver, was visibly relieved. A sheen of cold sweat on his forehead, he resumed driving with utmost caution.

Once again, silence enveloped the car. Claudia heaved a sigh of relief. Bennett showed no sign of suspicion. Maybe he didn't see anything.

She consoled herself that even if he'd read her conversation with Aurora, she hadn't disparaged him. On the contrary, she had only expressed admiration!

Ten minutes Later, their car pulled into the villa.

Claudia followed Bennett from the garage into the living room.

She made her way to the kitchen island, intending to pour herself a cup of warm water. However, Bennett beat her to it.

"Thanks," she said, casting a glance in his direction. Her eyes lingered on the enticing sight of his collarbone visible through his open collar.

She quickly averted her eyes, admonishing herself for the inappropriate gaze.

She must exercise control and resist the allure of his abs and collarbone!

No sooner had she made this resolution, her eyes involuntarily sought him again.

This time, she caught him leisurely unbuttoning his shirt, his long slender fingers right under his Adam's apple.

The man undid the buttons on his shirt with one hand and grabbed a glass of water with the other. As he drank, his Adam's apple danced with each gulp.

Seeing this, Claudia couldn't help but swallow in response, almost without realizing it.

Suddenly, Bennett reached up to touch his throat.

Claudia's mind short-circuited at the sight, finding it inexplicably attractive.

"Is there something on my neck?"

Flustered, Claudia bit her lip, shaking her head. "No."

"Then what were you staring at?”