Chapter -17

Aaron closed his eyes and sighed deeply before raising his eyes to her. "Are you hard to hear, Miss Ferrari? Why do you always test my patience?"

Bella swallowed and responded. "Yes, I know how to cook, sir."

Aaron nodded. "Fine, gather these files and come with me."

Her eyes widened and her heart dropped. "Where?"

Aaron stood up and handed her the file. "To my apartment, Miss Ferrari. My chef is on leave and I don't eat out nor do I like anyone in my penthouse. I have to finish this work and I would be needing your assistance handling the data. My office apartment is right behind this door. We will work there and I don't think it would be any problem for you to cook dinner while helping me with the work." He informed her walking to the door but Belle couldn't move.

She only blinked twice. She didn't know what to say. "But…But sir, I can't stay with you here."

Aaron rubbed his temples. He turned and walked to her with raised brows. "Why not?"

Bella instinctively took a step back. "Be…