Chapter 21

• Marie reached slowly for her jacket's button, a steely gleam in her eyes. With a determined expression on her face, she removed the button while the entire crowd held its breath.
• Lena's gaze was full of curiosity and her eyes were wide. "Marie, hurry up. This is a festive occasion! Be less uptight."
• Max kept his eyes fixed on Marie as she slowly removed her jacket to expose a sleeveless top that accentuated her natural curves. His gaze captured hers, a challenge in its own right. "Is this enough for you?"