Or 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.

She 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.

and devoid of any emotion. Spooked by

not daring to

the gate of Anikas apartment complex. The drivers voice sounded somber. Here we

tension hung thick in the

appeal mostly lay

her courage, she softly asked, Would you care for a cup of coffee upstairs, Mr. Douglas? Throughout, Leonel maintained his

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

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

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