Hearing that, Claudia didn't say anything.

She didn't know why, but she felt that Bennett's words had a special meaning.

Claudia didn't feel wrong. The next second, Bennett leaned in and asked in a deep, sonorous voice that made her scalp tingle, “Will you please explain to me what happened tonight, Mrs. Dreskin?"

Claudia's heart leapt to her throat. Then, she asked, “What is there to explain, Mr. Dreskin?"

Keeping his eyes locked with hers, Bennett braced his hands on either side of Claudia. Then, he answered, “Explain why you pretended to have a stomachache.”

Claudia's mind went blank, as if someone suddenly threw a grenade on it. She wanted to run away, but she had no way to escape.

"I... I just wanted to lie to you."

"Really? Was that all you were trying to do?"

Bennett's stare was piercing and burning all at once, making Claudia hot in the face. She nodded, "Yes, I... I wasn't trying to do anything else. I just wanted to pull your leg a Little.”

“Really? Well, then can I pull your Leg, too?"

He clicked his tongue and suddenly pulled his chair forward. There was a distance of about a fist left between the two of them.

“What

Claudia wanted to move backward, but she was already sitting on Bennett's bed.

What are you going to do?"

Realizing this, she felt Like a fish on a cutting board.

No, a fish on a cutting board had better Luck than her as it would be swiftly killed.

She wouldn't be.

Considering the way Bennett was looking at her, the man obviously intended to torture her to his heart's content tonight.

Bennett gazed upon the woman cradled in his arms, resembling a startled rabbit. Claudia, in turn, glanced about aimlessly, avoiding his gaze with steadfast determination.

With a subtle click of his tongue, he strategically positioned one hand behind her, ensuring her escape was thwarted. His other hand tenderly cradled the nape of her neck, securing it with gentle determination. As his mouth parted, he indulged in a kiss that had eluded him for far too long.

Those lips, tender and saccharine, beckoned Bennett to do more than simply savor them. His desire extended to a yearning to seize and consume them entirely.

When he finally relinquished the kiss, Claudia's eyes sparkled with glistening tears, an unspoken allure shimmering within them.

Unaware of her own magnetic pull, Claudia continued to regard the figure before her.

Unable to withstand her penetrating gaze any longer, Bennett took swift action, veiling her eyes with his palm.