Spencer was looking through the ajar door and saw Cynthia lying on the bed, while Zachary leaned closer. Then she hugged him and they kissed

Ahem. Someone coughed, and Spencer scurried away, though not without casting a death glare at Ben. Ben only shrugged, and he went to close the door.

Their lips were about to touch, but Zachary instinctively pushed her away. He could pretend to be in a relationship with Cynthia, provided there was no direct contact with her, as he would be repulsed by any kind of skin contact.

Cynthia gesticulated, ‘I didn’t mean it. Someone was peeping on us, so I—’

“I know,” Zachary interrupted. “It was Spencer.”

Shocked, Cynthia bit her lip and nodded.

 

“Thank you.” Zachary left the bed. “Sleep tight.”

Ben was waiting for him outside. “Mr. Spencer has gone back to his room,” he reported once Zachary came out.

 

Ben poured a glass of wine for him. “You’re pretending to be in a relationship with Ms. Cynthia

noticed too?” Zachary arched his

me.” Ben smiled. “The same thing goes for Mr. Henry. You can’t

try to date her, but if I don’t go a mile further, that sly old fox

to go to the extremes if you want Mr. Henry to leave you

do you mean I have

apologies, Sir.” Ben

headache. I might have to turn to extreme measures to make him leave. But I don’t really want to do that. Maybe I can get away with it without anyone noticing. After

“Good idea.” Zachary squinted.

you’re going at it,” Ben suggested. “Especially Robbie. He’s really sensitive, and it’s

Zachary frowned and nodded.

what will you

to come with me tomorrow morning.” Zachary wanted to ‘get closer’ with Cynthia while keeping his children

delighted,” Ben said. “But Mr. Henry can’t see what

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