After leaving the private room, Chloe had nowhere to go, so she hid in the stairwell. Leaning against the wall, she gasped for breath, raising her hand to touch her lips, which still bore the pain from the kiss, seemingly retaining the warmth of the man.
After a moment, she self-mockingly lowered her gaze. For so many years, she thought she had no feelings left for Quintus. However, with just one encounter, her heart was effortlessly stirred by him.
Taking a moment to compose herself and stabilize her emotions, she returned to the private room. The employees inside were still lively, and upon seeing her come back, they toned down their excitement slightly.
Michael noticed that she seemed different from when she left, furrowing his brows. "Why did you take so long? Did something happen?
