Chapter 45

There wasn't even the tiniest gap between them. Leslie leaned in and kissed Broderick on the cheek. His face instantly darkened. "Ricky, I'm really happy right now." "Get off," he said coldly. He never showed interest in women-always kept his distance. Over the years, plenty had tried to seduce him. Some even arrived fresh out of the shower, sent directly by business partners to his bed. He had all of them kicked out without a second thought. But now, he could feel every inch of Leslie's softness. Her waist was slender and pliant, her scent sweet, like that strawberry lollipop she once gave him-so sugary sweet it made you want a bite. His body started reacting on its own, getting harder to control by the second. Leslie wrapped her arms around him tighter and said playfully, "Not letting go. Nope!" Broderick stood up to carry her over to the couch, intending to put her down. But somehow, his foot caught on something. He was nearly there-almost had her off him when he lost balance and to