Mr. Lee's face hardened, but Sophia saw the flicker of attraction before he masked it.
"I think you're getting too familiar with me, Sophia," Mr. Lee said, his voice low and even.
Sophia's eyes sparkled. "Just stating the obvious, Mr. Lee."
Mr. Lee's gaze narrowed. "Obvious?"
"You're not as cold as you seem," Sophia repeated, her voice barely above a whisper.
Mr. Lee's eyes locked onto hers, the air thickening with tension.
"Don't assume you know me, Sophia," Mr. Lee warned, his voice dripping with an undercurrent of desire.
Sophia's heart skipped a beat. "I'm just observing, Mr. Lee."
Mr. Lee's smile was laced with sarcasm. "And what do you observe?"
Sophia's eyes never left his. "That you're intrigued by me."
Mr. Lee chuckled, low and husky. "Intrigued?"
"More than intrigued," Sophia whispered, her voice teasing.
Mr. Lee's eyes flashed with surprise, then something darker.
"Be careful, Sophia," Mr. Lee warned, his voice low and menacing.
"Or what?" Sophia challenged, her eyes sparkling.
Mr. Lee leaned in, his breath whispering against her ear.
"You don't want to find out."
Sophia's heart raced as Mr. Lee pulled back, his eyes glinting with amusement.
_Mr. Lee's Thoughts_
What game is she playing?
I must maintain control.
But Sophia's words echoed in his mind:
"More than intrigued."
Was she right?
Was he more than intrigued?
The thought sent a shiver down his spine.
As they reached the car, Mr. Lee opened the door for Sophia.
"Get in," he ordered, his voice gruff.
Sophia smiled sweetly. "Yes, Mr. Lee."
Mr. Lee's eyes narrowed.
"Don't think you've won, Sophia," he whispered.
Sophia's eyes met his. "I'm just beginning."
The drive back to the office was tense, the silence between them palpable.
Sophia broke the silence.
"Mr. Lee?"
"Yes?"
"What's the real reason for today's meeting?"
Mr. Lee's gaze never left the road.
"No reason."
Sophia raised an eyebrow.
"No reason?"
Mr. Lee's smile was enigmatic.
"Just wanted to see you.
Outside the office."
Sophia's heart skipped a beat.
"Mr. Lee."
"Call me Lucian."
Sophia's eyes widened.
"Lucian?"
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SMITTEN BY HER (unedited)
Romance"Beyond Shadows" In a world where darkness whispers secrets and power knows no bounds, a young orphan's dreams of becoming a veterinarian are crushed by the cruel betrayal of her own blood. Sold into an unforgiving fate, she finds herself in the eni...
