Yet, a second later, Claudia regretted her words, for she heard him ask, "Then why do you not find me attractive at all?"

How could Claudia possibly answer that question? How was it possible that she found Bennett unattractive?

But what was the true nature of their relationship again?

They were pretending to be a couple, after all! She couldn't really fall her him!

Eyeing Bennett, Claudia said hastily, "Go have your dinner. I feel tired. I'm going back to bed. Good night!”

With that, she turned and fled!

A few seconds afterward, the sound of her bedroom door being forcefully shut reached Bennett's ears.

Gazing at the shut door of the guest room, he allowed a smile to form on his lips. "You do find me attractive, don't you?" Indeed, that was great.

Reclining on her bed, Claudia found her heart pounded furiously, and she felt fortunate to have escaped so swiftly, or else she would have been caught!

Aurora's words were true. No woman could resist the allure of a man Like Bennett.

Claudia found herself sighing over these inappropriate feelings. Focus, Claudia! You are in a partnership now, just take what you need. When the right time comes, end this contract and move on! Falling in love with your business partner isn't a brilliant idea at all! Claudia thought.

After shredding her illusions, Claudia's mind cleared.

She came to realize that Bennett had been probing her with his question.

Did she go too far the other night?

Reflecting, Claudia concluded that yes, she had gone too far!

The doctor had merely said it was a mild aphrodisiac, nothing severe! But how had she reacted?

Recalling that night caused Claudia's cheeks to redden.

Had Bennett seen through her scheme?

Using drunkenness as an excuse to exploit others was truly a rather unrefined approach.

Claudia pressed her Lips together and resolved never to stoop so low again.

Going forward, she must maintain a proper demeanor toward her pretend husband.

In her dream that night, Claudia was being quite stubborn and, due to being a bit tipsy, determined to lock Lips with Bennett once more.

But this time, Bennett's reaction was different. He stared at her, icy and detached, demanding, "Miss Marshall, are you just pretending to be drunk?"

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