Chapter 7. Candidates

“I’ve been watching you for months,” said Ben, looking at the floor blankly. Keira glared in horror. “What do you mean watching me? Oh my God! Are you obsessed with me?” she put her arms across her chest, covering her breast.

Ben snorted. “Oh, come on! I wasn’t lying when I said you’re not sexually attractive. Okay, would you let me dress up first? Or are you enjoying this scene?” he said, glancing at the lower part of his body.

Keira blushed, and she turned her face away. “You’re so disgusting! I’ll be waiting downstairs! You better have a good explanation, or I have every right to cancel our agreement!” she said curtly, leaving Ben, who watched her back in silence.

She walked down the stairs, headed to the lounge, and sat on the super-soft white sofa. She was just about to lie down because she was too dizzy when suddenly...

“Put your feet down!” Ben snapped, walking briskly over to her and pulling her feet back to the floor. “Don’t even try! Look at your fi