Sidney glanced down at Maria in his arms.

Her eyes were closed, and a soft blush still colored her cheeks, her expression one of complete satisfaction.

The hint of seduction lingered in the curve of her lips, which were now swollen from their earlier kiss.

His breath deepened as he recalled what had just happened in the car. Tightening his hold on her, he strode purposefully toward the apartment building. Maria remained still, enjoying the warmth of his embrace.

The corners of her lips tugged upward in a subtle smile.

When they reached her door, Sidney said, "Unlock the door."

Maria, half-asleep, lazily lifted her hand from under the jacket and pressed her fingerprint to the lock.

The door clicked open.

Sidney shook his head with a trace of amusement. "Still too weak to do anything?"

Maria nestled closer into his chest, murmuring, "Mmhmm."

"Not even enough strength to open the door?" Sidney asked, his tone teasing.

softly. "Maybe just enough

the door open, and Sidney carried

set her down gently on the bed and turned to

even

think about your offer," she whispered, her

long moment before finally asking, "Can I go

into his eyes, studying him, before reluctantly

respond, simply walking out of the bedroom and closing the

eyes again. He probably didn't have the patience for her anymore. He'd

a cold,

drifting off, the door creaked open again. Sidney stood in

blinked, sitting up and staring at

smooth voice replied, "Weren't you

"I need to take a shower first.

only response was to quietly close the door behind him, ignoring her

mood lifted as she headed for the

surprised to see Sidney still there, sitting on the couch, scrolling through his phone. Without looking up, he said, "I sent you the detailed business plan. Check your email when you

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

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