Chapter 121

Stephano felt a jolt of surprise when Patricia mentioned "her bedroom." She'd never extended an invitation to that part of the villa before. It was like a no-fly zone, strictly off-limits from day one.

He followed her inside as she shut and locked the door behind them. Feeling a bit out of his element, he obliged when she instructed him to bend down, stripping off his polo shirt without hesitation. Patricia had always kept physical boundaries intact, never venturing beyond his shirt. With a mix of curiosity and anticipation, he decided to go with the flow, not about to question this unexpected turn of events. Sometimes, it was best not to look a gift horse in the mouth.

She gently guided him onto the bed, expertly untying his shoes and slipping them off, followed by his socks. Stephano felt like he must be dreaming when Patricia moved to undo his belt, smoothly unbuttoning and unzipping his slacks. With each movement, his heart raced a little faster. As sh