Chapter 1663

After what seemed like an eternity, the sound of running water from the bathroom finally ceased. The door swung open and Zavier, clad only in a towel wrapped tightly around his waist, emerged from the steamy sanctuary.

He was young and so well-built.

Skyler gasped, instinctively throwing her hands over her eyes, “Oh, um, there’s a couch in the study, if you wouldn’t mind me crashing there for the night.”

Zavier, with a tone that brooked no argument, said, “There are fresh clothes for you in the walk-in closet. Go take a shower. I have a thing about cleanliness, and I’m not keen on having someone who smells like a day’s work sleeping in my space.”

Skyler removed her hands, catching another glimpse of Zavier’s sculpted chest before quickly covering her eyes again, “So, you’re okay with me sleeping on the couch?”

“I can’t stand dawdlers,” Zavier snapped.

“Got it, I’ll go freshen up,” Skyler said, understanding the cue.e2

She made her way to the walk-in closet. The Rivera family’s staff had been considerate, providing her with several sets of clothes, including nightwear.

heating, the biting cold from outside was a non-issue indoors, hence the nightwear

sensual. Skyler hadn’t even dared to wear such garments alone at

opted for a simple set of base layers and a bathrobe.

a new toothbrush and a range of female-friendly products like shampoo and body wash. Everything

of moisturizer, and wrapped herself up tightly

the study. But to her surprise, Zavier was sprawled across the

sleeping

sleep where I please. Do I need your permission?” Zavier retorted, his voice edged with

meant. I mean, if you’re here, then where should I sleep?” she asked, a touch of nervousness in

head, clearly uninterested in continuing the conversation,

sleep was the bed in the bedroom. She didn’t

and firm, cut through the silence, “Though I’m not fond of you, I don’t make a habit of

women.”

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