NovelEnglishOr did he actually have a soft spot for Anika? After being dumbstruck for a bit, Noreen cautiously asked, Do you require any help, Mr. Douglas? She got into the car as Leonel requested. Then, she heard Leonel tell the driver, Take Miss Cohen home.
Feeling both surprised and a bit flattered, Anika quietly gave the driver her address, filled with anticipation Holding back his annoyance, the driver hit the gas.
Meanwhile, Noreen also said nothing more and sat on the passenger seat quietly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe was at a loss for words! Rain poured down once more, filling the car with a heavy silence.
Anika shivered from the cold the moment she stepped in. After a while, unable to bear it, she edged closer to Leonel, hoping for some warmth.
Leonel caught her movement and glanced her way.
His stare was intense and devoid of any emotion. Spooked by his gaze,
Anika froze, not daring to make another move.
Half an hour later, the car pulled up at the gate of Anikas apartment complex. The drivers voice sounded somber. Here we are.
Inside the car, tension hung thick in the air.
Being smart, Anika knew her appeal mostly lay in her youth and looks.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmGathering her courage, she softly asked, Would you care for a cup of coffee upstairs, Mr. Douglas? Throughout, Leonel maintained his gentlemanly demeanor.
If he had no intentions, he wouldnt bother escorting a young, attractive woman home personally. To her surprise, Leonel brushed some imaginary dust off his pants, and then casually replied, No, thanks! Anika couldnt help but feel a twinge of disappointment.
She figured Leonel wasnt finding solace with his wife, and today, his demeanor softened out of the blue. So naturally, she assumed he wanted something more intimate with her. It was actually pretty common for powerful dudes like him to stray, right? Just as Anika started to feel a tad awkward, Leonel piped up again.
Turning to her, he asked, Can you speak French?
Yes, | can handle French, but just the basics, Anika hurriedly replied.
Leonel gave her a silent once-over for a few beats. Then, he nodded, lighting up another cigarette. The car filled up with smoke but nobody dared to say a word, not wanting to irk the boss.
After puffing halfway through, Leonel continued nonchalantly, Got a dinner tomorrow with a client from France. Get ready for it. Youre coming with me!
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