Chapter 16

" You could cook in my apartment.

My eyes widened again. Is he inviting me to his place? A nervous smile plays on my lips again.

" Are you sure?

" Yes, I'm sure. There's a giant kitchen there. I think you'll love it.

" And… there's no danger of anyone seeing me?

" We'll use the private elevator. No one will see you.

" Okay… " I agree shyly."- I'll see you in the evening.

Outside, I pause for a moment. Then I notice that the secretary is staring at me. I smile awkwardly and nod.

" He's quite intimidating, isn't he?

The other smiles sympathetically.

" You have no idea.

Brandon

No. I hadn't intended to invite Sofia to my apartment. But the distraught look on her face when she found out she couldn't cook for me… That disarmed me. I discovered that there's nothing I won't do for this woman. If she'd let me, I'd treat her like the queen she deserves to be.

I frown. Where did it all come from? I've never felt this way about another woman before. My protective instinct has never been so s