Eliana knew all too well that Dylan despised deception, and what she had done, sneaking into the office to steal, was akin to poking a hornet's nest.

Dylan saw it all. He knew what was in that bag, and he knew the purpose of Eliana's visit.

"Darling, kiss me..."

With just a moment of hesitation, Dylan shifted his gaze back to Eliana, showing no signs of emotional turmoil.

The endearment did little to ease Eliana's anxious heart. She had to feign composure and cooperate by leaning in for a kiss, hoping to quell the situation.

After their passionate encounter, both of them were exhausted.

Eliana nestled in Dylan's arms, but...