She accepted that such an image seemed inescapable when he was around. Despite everything, Claudia preferred him to believe she was dim-witted rather than discovering her attraction towards him.

In this moment, she found her embarrassment alleviating.

Pursing her lips, she tried to console herself, and then stood up, intending to head to the piano room for practice.

But the moment she stood, her vision blurred, just as Bennett had warned. Dizziness overcame her and her body trembled.

“Feeling dizzy?"

Bennett reached out and supported her, allowing her to lean against his chest. After a while, her sight cleared and the dizziness subsided.

Looking up, she noticed his Adam's apple bobbing, reminiscing about the day he asked if she wanted to touch it.

Somehow, she couldn't resist asking, "May I touch your Adam's apple again?"

“What? Didn't you touch it carefully Last time?"

Upon hearing his words, Claudia's audacity faded. She hastily apologized, “I'm sorry. I was speaking nonsense."

“Go ahead, touch it."

Claudia couldn't believe what she heard, so she glanced into his dark, alluring eyes in search of confirmation.

The man returned her gaze, emanating an air of generosity and charm. With her lips slightly parted, Claudia mustered the courage to reach out and touch it.

Having posed this daring question, she was determined to follow through!

The sensation was both firm and tender and she could feel a gentle warmth on her fingertips...

After the brief contact, Claudia intended to withdraw her hand but the man firmly grasped her wrist.

“Feel it carefully this time, so you won't be consumed by thoughts of it later."

His words made Claudia's hand tremble and she no longer dared to touch it.

Blushing, she stammered, “I'm just curious! Just curious, that's all

"Yes, and curiosity should be reciprocated. In which case, would you mind satisfying my curiosity as well?" he inquired.

Claudia lifted her head, meeting his dark, mysterious and dangerous gaze.

“What are you curious about?"

He remained silent, merely raising his index finger and lightly brushing it against her lips.

“I'm actually curious about how they taste."