Chapter 57

"Elijah, how did you get such a great body? Your abs feel amazing," Selena teased, leaning in close and lowering her voice. She had already thought it through. Since she couldn't escape Elijah's teasing, she might as well turn the tables and tease him first. Elijah didn't expect her to be so direct. He choked and cleared his throat. When he met her eyes—filled with both challenge and amusement—and remembered her delicate figure from the night before, the desire he had barely suppressed stirred again. His ears turned red instantly. "I've got to go to work now," he said, turning to leave the dining table quickly. Selena couldn't help but laugh when she saw him rushing off. It turned out Elijah could get embarrassed too. After breakfast, Elijah left for work, and Selena planned to head to the study. But as she was about to make her way there, she saw Louisa emerge from her room with a long face. "What's wrong, Louisa? Did something happen?" she asked with concern. Louisa sat at