Serena Stanton turned her head slightly, avoiding his breath.
But she was completely within his grasp; no matter how she tried to dodge, she couldn't escape his encroachment.
Her cheeks were tinged crimson by the heat from the man's body. She felt his words were both unbelievable and somehow expected.
Brazen, direct, yet not frivolous.
She was stunned for a moment.
The internal phone's ring suddenly pierced the silence: "Ring ring ring…"
Adrian pressed one hand against the edge of the desk beside her, while the other hand hit the answer button.
From the other side of the line came a secretary's courteous voice: "President Shaw, Miss Clara is here. She says she'd like to see you."
"Let her come up." Adrian spoke succinctly.
"Okay, President Shaw. I'll bring Miss Clara up right away."
As soon as the call ended, Serena startled like a bird shot by an arrow, fiercely pushing Adrian away.
