Chapter 53

Xavier lifted his eyes to see Jessica staring hard at him. He felt his face flush with embarrassment. How could she be openly staring at him like that?

“Can I give you a call after dinner?” Xavier said, his voice firm and enticing.

Jessica could not make out the words he said, but she knew they drew her in. She looked at his well-chiseled body while hearing that voice did something strange to her stomach—something she could not quite explain.

“You give quite a stare,” Xavier said, walking toward her.

Jessica only snapped out of her trance when she noticed his body moving toward her. She shifted her gaze uncomfortably, her eyes wandering around the room.

“Errm, I came to call you for dinner,” she said in a loud tone, which made him stop in his tracks.

He looked a