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.

chuckled softly. "Maybe just enough for

door open, and Sidney

set her down gently on the

hooked her arms around his neck, pulling him back, and even

about your offer," she whispered, her voice playful yet

at her for a long moment before finally

into his eyes, studying him, before reluctantly releasing her

didn't respond, simply walking out of the bedroom and closing the door behind

closed her eyes again. He probably didn't have the patience

a cold, heartless

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

Maria blinked, sitting up and staring at him in

replied,

his reaction and stood up. "I

close the door

as she headed

the couch, scrolling through his phone. Without looking up, he said, "I sent you the detailed business plan. Check your email when you get the

"Alright," Maria agreed easily.

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