The celebration was held at the private villa of a Gauss Technology executive. Ranita had just finished dancing with a middle-aged executive with blonde hair and blue eyes, feeling a bit tired, she found a seat and lazily sipped champagne.
“Have you slept?” her phone rang.
Ranita glanced at it and casually replied, “Nope, there’s a celebration over here at Gauss Technology. I’m dancing with clients.”
Just as she finished replying, someone else came over to invite her to dance again.
Ranita could only smile and get up again.
After the fourth dance, Ranita made an excuse to go to the bathroom. Just as she turned the corner, someone grabbed her arm and pulled her into an embrace before she could even scream.
“Ah!” Ranita’s scream was muffled by warm palms covering her mouth. She stared wide-eyed at Brendon who was half-hidden in the darkness of night. Angrily, she bit down on his hand that held hers tightly.
Brendon frowned but didn’t let go of her hand.
“Feeling better now?” His low voice sounded in her ear – alluring yet teasingly mischievous – “If you’re still angry then bite me again.”
Ranita glared at him in anger. She had a few sips of champagne, not much alcohol, but it always made her face flush. Her dark, bright eyes stared at him with a mix of tenderness and passion.
Brendon toyed with his fingers, holding onto her hand, pulling her closer. His voice became hoarse as he spoke, “Ranita!”
“What are you doing here? This is a private villa. Trespassing like this could get you in trouble…” Ranita thought Brendon was incredibly audacious.
“Are you worried about me?” The man asked softly, his eyes lifting at the corners.
“Who’s worried about you? I’m just concerned about witnessing a bloody scene and ending up with psychological trauma!” Ranita pushed his hand away, her ears feeling warm from his proximity. “Don’t get so close!”
Brendon pressed his toes against her shoe tips, not only did he not retreat, but he also moved forward, trapping her with his body and letting his gaze linger on her shoulder before moving downward.
It was cold outside, but warm inside the room. Ranita took off her coat, and the black off-shoulder dress hugged her waist perfectly. With her fair skin, she looked like a shining pearl, beautiful and captivating.
Brendon’s Adam’s apple bobbed.
Then he thought about her dancing with someone dressed like this, and it made Brendon feel very displeased.
“Mr. Stuart, what is it that you want? Can you stop holding onto me?”
Brendon stared at the woman, “Ranita, why did you run away that day? Ignoring me is one thing, but what about Ayaan? I am his father and I have visitation rights.”
“It’s just a biological connection, don’t think too much of it!” Ranita paused and a faint smile appeared on her lips. “As for that brief encounter, we’re both adults. It’s best to forget about it after the act and not complicate things by staying in touch. It’s not wise.”
Brendon’s intended words turned into anger.
This woman!
“Ranita, I should apologize for what happened that day.” Brendon stepped forward, wrapped his arms around her waist, and felt warmth. His heart immediately became hot. “Can’t we have a proper conversation?”
He thought he was being rational enough.
“No! I don’t want to talk!” Ranita pushed his hand away, her expression gradually turning cold. “We both had our fun, so let’s not discuss the causes and consequences.”
“Mr. Stuart, please move aside. I need to go to the restroom.”
“Ranita!” Brendon was so infuriated that his head was starting to spin. He held onto her hand, gritting his teeth. “Can’t you just listen to me?”
Suddenly, Ranita’s nose tingled, and she shook off his hand. “Well, what do you want then? How do you want things to be?”