Chapter 27

She hurriedly replayed their conversation in her head. He said he came back to sleep, and she said the same, so... So then what?! How was she supposed to respond to that? The same woman who was effortlessly dazzling everyone at the banquet just moments ago, now stared up with those watery, fox-like eyes, looking totally lost like a little girl hit with a tough question. She was that perfect mix of innocence and allure—enough to drive any man wild. Julian looked away first. Claire, seeing that he wasn’t going to say more, also dropped her gaze. And just like that, the conversation ended in a clumsy dead-end. When the elevator reached her floor, she politely nodded. “Good night, Mr. Archer. Sleep well.” Julian replied with a neutral “Mm.” Claire walked out, turning to watch the doors slowly begin to close. Just as she began to breathe out in relief, a slender, pale hand reached out and stopped the doors from shutting. They slid open again. ...What now? Her tense nerves immediately snappe