You Must Keep an Arm's Length
960 Words
Eunice walked up in front of me. Now, I have a better view of her entire appearance.
Doing some math in my head, I swallowed as my eyes feasted on her physique, scanning her from the head down to her Louboutin stiletto adorned with genuine gemstones.
My eyes then traveled upward to her white dress, which perfectly hugged every curve of her body with a blue sapphire chain belt around her waist.
Wearing a pastel blazer does little to conceal her hourglass figure.
After having had enough of her clothes, I stared at the jewelry set made of blue sapphire. The sizes were just perfect—not large or small—and appropriate for her attire.
With my observation, I realized that there was a more significant difference between Eunice and Leah.
Leah loved wearing large stone jewelry in her daily outfit, which is why I didn’t enjoy staring at her. Yet, Eunice exudes a unique charm, and anything would look good on her.
The purse she clutched was from a known brand and ornamented with gemstones.
Indeed, she doesn’t look poor—not even close, but the opposite of that. Therefore, my judgment sucks.
She doesn’t just look expensive. Her body exudes a pleasant fragrance that suits my sense of smell. It was like an addicting scent entering my system.
“You must keep an arm’s length, Mr. Lopez!”
Eunice shouted at me.
If she hadn’t done that, I would not have returned to my senses and realized my inappropriate action.
I was leaning too close to her body, sniffing her neck.
And this creates confusion internally. This isn’t me at all. Absolutely. Perhaps she is an innate seductress who could easily bewitch anyone with her oozing charm.
“I’m sorry.”
Pah!
I had already apologized, but my left cheek received a heavy slap. That’s right. It wasn’t light, but I didn’t feel any burning pain.
Instead, it tickled when her palm touched my skin, and I saw red lights flaring above my head.
At this moment, I discovered for the first time that I enjoy being beaten, not by anyone… but exclusively by her, which is entirely embarrassing to admit. And this is not a good sign. I must see a professional for having such wild thoughts.
I have been trained to have self-control all my life. Since my grandfather is an ex-soldier with the highest rank, he has disciplined me since a young age. But now I have doubts about myself.
My eyes lingered on Eunice, and I found it disturbing that she stared at me with horror as if I were some monster.
I could tell how she became uncomfortable alone in the elevator. Her gaze sharpened as she frequently looked at the screen above us, indicating which floor we had passed.
Meier Holdings rents from the 29th to the 38th floor, whereas the Lopez Group, where I am taking office, owns the floors from the 39th to the 62nd.
Lopez Group, based in Claire City, is just one of countless subsidiaries of Lopez Corporation, and our headquarters are in Metro City, the capital of this country.
Eunice’s relieved sigh and subsequent trot out as soon as we arrived at our destination caught my ears, leaving me frozen on my spot.
“Miss Tsui!”
It didn’t escape from my sharp gaze how scared she looked, which caused her feet to get tangled. She would already be tripping over her own feet if my reflexes were not so good.
“Be careful!”
I advised as I hurried to her side, hooked my right arm around her waist, and pulled her toward me.
With this motion, our bodies brushed against each other, allowing me to feel her softness. Then, her scent filled my nostrils, putting me in a daze again.
I think this is what they call the opposite s*x’s effect.
Subconsciously, I embraced her tightly, and I liked how her slender body was perfect inside my arms.
But the comfort I felt didn’t last long. Suddenly, I felt a force lift me, and then my back touched the floor.
My eyes instantly widened as I stared at the ceiling, and the blinding lights welcomed me after Eunice flipped me over.
It shocked me momentarily, and I tried to gather my thoughts in one place.
Eunice Tsui appeared frail and delicate, but she managed to lift my body and throw me on the floor without sweating. It only means that she can do self-defense.
‘She is not just simply the woman rumored to be Christian’s mistress!’
To me, Eunice has become an intriguing person after being a mysterious one.
With this thought, a wave of emotion lingered in my chest, and a smile appeared on my lips without me realizing it.
'What are you doing, Jullian Lopez?'
I heard a part of me reminding myself that I wasn’t there to admire her.
Yet, knowing more about her, I enjoyed every encounter we had.
“Pervert!”
Eunice bellowed at me before she spun her heels and took long strides, leaving me speechless.
‘Eunice Tsui… What more can you do? I can’t wait to get to know you better.’
I have been digging for information about her for the last five years, but I only know a little about her since she suddenly disappeared.
“Ha ha! I find this intriguing. Did Director Lopez not realize I have a luxurious resting room next to the conference hall, or is he intentionally choosing to lounge on the floor despite its discomfort?”
The scornful comment irritated me, and I didn’t particularly appreciate how Christian grinned at me. His reaction told me that he witnessed Eunice flip me over and throw me on the floor.
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