Chapter 401

"Understood," said Wynn. Stephen led Tessa toward the elevator that was reserved for the president's use. He then pressed the button for the 28th floor. They were the only two people in the elevator. The space in the elevator was narrow and tight. Worse yet, it was so quiet that they could hear each other breathing. Stephen stood next to Tessa all the way up. There was barely any space between them, so she could smell the faint scent of his woody cologne wafting from his body. The scent was calming and cold, just like him. They were standing too close to each other, such that they were nearly pressed together. Discreetly, Tessa took one step to the side, putting more distance between them. Stephen's eyes lowered. Her action had not gone unnoticed by him. He arched an eyebrow before leaning closer to Tessa. He whispered into her ear, "Are you afraid that I'll eat you up?" His voice dropped low, and she could hear the hints of mirth lacing his words. Tessa's earlobes reddened. She