บททั้งหมดของ Scandal and Seduction : บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 46

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

Elena’s POV Andrew didn’t explain what the “one thing” was, and I didn’t bother to ask. The grin on his face told me the place had to be special.He took my hand and tugged me off the bed, stopping only long enough for me to slip into a sundress.“Where are we going?” I finally asked, unable to keep the question to myself as he led me downstairs.“You’ll see,” he said casually.We walked into the kitchen, and he opened the back door. A warm rush of ocean breeze greeted me.I blinked in surprise. A private path stretched behind the villa, leading straight to the shoreline.“The beach?” I said, the corners of my lips lifting as the soft hum of waves echoed in the distance.Andrew nodded. “Our flight isn’t till noon. Thought we could use a little extra time.”“A little time,” I repeated softly, turning to look at him. If only he knew how much these small efforts were helping me breathe easier.He held my hand. “Come.”I followed him down the sandy path, letting him guide me. Sunlight sp