Chapter 8 He Was Not Interested
- He said firmly, giving her no room to reject.
- Clara widened her eyes in shock. She stood up immediately and said awkwardly, "Isn't this room for me?"
- He did not answer her question but said, "You can sleep on the bed. I'll take the couch."
- Clara blushed instantly. She had never stayed alone in a room with a man, not even with Jon.
- "We… We are only a fake couple. There is no need to stay in the same room."
- James' eyes darkened upon hearing her.
- He walked toward her.
- Clara was frightened by his intimidating demeanor and took a step back, causing her to fall onto the couch.
- James pressed his hands against the couch, trapping her there.
- "Do you think of me as a dangerous beast? Why are you evading me?" James asked in a domineering tone.
- "That is not what I mean!" Clara rushed to explain. "It's…"
- It's because he is a high-ranking military officer, and I am a married woman. We are strangers who should never interact.
- It is inappropriate for us to stay in the same room.
- However, saying this out loud will make him think that I don't trust him.
- Therefore, Clara did not explain but said, "I will sleep on the couch."
- His gaze softened slightly, but it still seemed a little intimidating. "This is the last room left. I apologize for troubling you, and I promise not to touch you. Don't worry. You can take the bed. I will sleep on the couch."
- Oh, that is the reason!
- Clara breathed a sigh of relief.
- She could not help but trust him. After all, if he wanted to take advantage of her, he would have done so yesterday.
- Since he never attempted to make a move on her, it meant he was not interested in her.
- James got up and headed to the bathroom.
- Clara suddenly remembered her clothes still drying in the bathroom and shouted urgently, "Wait a minute."
- James looked at her with a playful glint in his eyes and smirked. "Why? Do you wish to bathe with me?"
- "No way!" Clara answered indignantly. "I have some things in the bathroom. Let me clear them first."
- James remained still and watched Clara as she rushed to take her clothes.
- However, the disposable bathroom slippers became slippery when coming in contact with water.
- Clara screamed and was about to fall.
- James moved at lightning speed and grabbed her arm, pulling her into his embrace.
- However, the sudden movement caused her towel to unravel and fall.
- He accidentally touched her naked body.
- His pupils dilated, and his body grew hot as he looked at her.
- Clara was so embarrassed that she could not say a word. Her skin flushed red.
- "I… I'm sorry." Clara mumbled.
- James released her.
- He could still feel the softness of her skin on his hands. It was the same as three years ago.
- Clara quickly picked up the towel and wrapped it around her.
- James did not walk away but continued to stare at her flushed cheeks.
- He stepped forward, but Clara backed away immediately until her back touched the cold wall. The chill of the wall startled her.
- James came to stand before her and placed his hand on her head. His gaze made her skin burn.
- "Are you scared?" James asked said softly. His gaze seemed conflicted.
- Seeing that she did not deny it, his gaze grew somber. "You don't have to be scared of me. I am more worried about staying in a room with you."
- He was worried he would lose control at any time.
- "You can stay in this room. I will leave." James said and turned around.
- He feared he would do to her what he did three years ago.
- Three years ago, he lost his mind under the influence of a drug. Just now, he also felt an unexplainable urge to ravage her.
- After James left, Clara lay on the bed and could not fall asleep. Thus, she took out her phone to play a snake game.
- Suddenly, someone called her on the phone.
- Clara missed the arrow keys, causing her snake to crash against the wall. She had lost the game.
- It made her furious. She answered the call from Jon and said impatiently, "What is it?"
- "Jon, come here quickly. I want you so bad!" His secretary's voice sounded from the other end.
- Clara sat on the bed in shock and leaned against the headboard. "Hello?"
- "Slut, you're never satisfied. Where do you want it? Here?" Jon's voice sounded.
- "Don't do that. I won't be able to resist you!" His secretary said coquettishly.