Semua Bab Scandal and Seduction : Bab 41 - Bab 44

Elena’s POVI didn’t expect him to mention a vacation when he did. I waited for him to smirk or shake his head, but he didn’t. He was serious.“A vacation?” I repeated, turning to look at him properly. “You… want us to go away?”“Yeah. Just for a while. No phones, no calls, no work—just you and me.” He straightened, his hands still resting on the back of my chair, and let out a low breath. “We could use the distance.”I thought about it for a moment and decided it wasn’t such a bad idea.But I still asked, “Are you sure that’s a good idea? I mean, your mother already—”“Exactly,” he cut in. “That’s why we need to get out of here for a while before she shows up at my doorstep with Lilith and her luggage.”A laugh slipped out before I could stop it.“You’re terrible,” I said softly.“I know.” He smiled faintly. “But I’m also right.”He moved to sit on the edge of the conference table and faced me. For a moment, the cold, unreadable CEO I once knew was gone. What I saw instead was a man

Andrew's POVWhen we pulled into the restaurant, I parked the car along the curb and stepped out. Then, I walked around to her door and opened it for her, offering my hand in a gentlemanly manner.She smiled slightly and placed her hand in mine as she stepped down. We walked into the restaurant, which was dimly lit and intimate in a way that made the outside world feel distant.We made our way to a corner table that overlooked the city and sat down. Candlelight flickered between us, casting soft shadows across Elena's face.She looked breathtaking tonight. More than that—she looked happy and relaxed.The waiter soon came with the menu, and we placed our orders. She talked about how beautiful the city looked, and I just watched her, captivated by the way she spoke. I almost laughed at how animated she became, her hands moving as she described the lights.Soon, our food arrived, and we ate in comfortable silence. I kept stealing glances at her, watching the careful way she lifted her fo