With these thoughts swirling in her head, Claudia quickly grabbed her phone and texted Aurora.

“It's all your fault! Why did you make me buy the lingerie? I bumped into Bennett when I got home! So embarrassing!" Aurora promptly replied, "Did he see them? Was he satisfied?"

Claudia was speechless.

This was so unbelievable!

After hiding in her room for over ten minutes, Claudia's thirst began to get the best of her. The caramel macchiato she'd had earlier was overly sweet.

She wanted to get a drink of water, but the thought of her earlier encounter made her cringe with embarrassment.

After a brief inner battle, Claudia stood up courageously and ventured out of her room,

Upon descending the stairs, she found that she'd worried needlessly. Bennett wasn't in the living room.

Marcia was busy in the kitchen, preparing dinner. Claudia poured herself a tall glass of water, quenching her thirst with several large gulps. Holding the glass contentedly, she made to head back to her room.

As she approached the stairs, a thought struck her. Why not go have a look at the swimming pool?

She had been living there for quite some time but hadn't been to the pool again since the day Bennett showed it to her.

The villa was so expansive that it took Claudia a moment to recall where the pool was located.

The sun was gentler around five o'clock, but it was still warm. Bennett was no longer in the swimming pool. He must have finished his swim.

What a pity!

Not that she had come to watch him, of course. She was just out for a stroll!

Claudia pulled her gaze away from the pool. As she turned, she was met with the sight of Bennett, appearing as if from nowhere, clad only in his bathing suits.

Under the setting sun, his Long limbs, broad shoulders, straight back, and well-defined rear caught her eye.

She took it all in with a single glance.

Claudia was aware that Bennett possessed an appealing physique, but she hadn't realized just how impressive it was until now!

As the man advanced towards her, one deliberate step after another, she found herself swallowing involuntarily.

Realizing her reaction, Claudia found her ears flushed a warm shade of red, and her cheeks followed suit.

Bennett was soon right before her, causing Claudia to instinctively step back.

“Are you Looking for me?"

Bennett looked at her and asked.