She couldn't help but be turned on by what he said, and he was so strong as he carried her down the stairs with effortlessness.

Nothing was way more attractive than a man carrying a woman, especially to the bed. She shuddered, trying to force herself to change her mind.

After lunch, Cassandra was given a cup of coffee and asked if she needed anything else. Jose came in before she could respond to tell Edward that Mr. Robel from Manila Real Estate was on the phone.

Edward turned to face Cassandra. "That will be about some property I inquired about, and I have to take it," he explained.

She...