Brandon his brow. was this new Mrs. taking every opportunity to pick on him like a hawk? Did he give an of brawn but brains in her eyes? Just as Melody was about to unleash another Edward rolled out of the her. “Alright, that’s enough. Get me the bath,” he commanded. Melody nodded curtly a quick glance over the desk. The scattered documents, filled with details about her her eye for a fleeting moment. A smirk at the lips. There was a reason Melody kept poking Brandon. she’d another presence in the study. Deep she knew Edward never fully trusted her, Brandon’s presence only. fueled her suspicions. But hey, Edward taking in her wasn’t all Maybe, just maybe, this sign of… progress? A twisted kind progress, but progress nonetheless. Meanwhile, the master room’s Melody the adjusting the temperature the brown, that smelled like cauldron and steamed like a sauna. Then she stood the and asked in a voice laced with a something couldn’t place, “Mr. Moore, time to strip soaked. Would like me to help you get Her gaze on the man who had already approached the bath’s edge. “No, thank you. You can leave now,” Edward replied, voice firm. Edward practically pushed out, dumbfounded by audacity as her laser lingered on the toned muscles he was about to reveal. She’d already and much him. He wouldn’t have shred if this up. “Oh, You left your in the study. Let me it for said quickly. exiting the bathroom. the time Melody had returned, Edward was submerged in the brown liquid. gave his skin a strange, almost sheen. Steam billowed upward, tinted with a delicate hue that kissed Edward’s cheeks. His typically stoic countenance bore a subtle yet enticing charm. Melody cradled his cup of observing him as he against the edge, sturdy frame and defined neck and shoulder muscles accentuated by his complexion 59 Wed, 23 R Chapter 39 Targeting Brandon tinged with a flush. +5 Free Coins The beads of sweat trickled down his jawline, collarbone before merging into bathwater, a sight that held spellbound. A nervous formed in her throat. Then, a distinct gulp echoed in the bathroom she swallowed hard. Edward’s gaze narrowed, a’faint hint amusement glimmering in silently asking, “Does this mere sight to ruffle your feathers?” Sensing his playful jab, Melody cleared throat and remarked, “Mr. Moore, you clothes in record time. Her attempt to diffuse tension a playful fell flat. Edward was rendered by her audacious retort. Is impish troublemaker me to a mere gigolo? grief! “Just it down leave,” he instructed, his back to Melody. to direct of seemingly almond eyes, which seemed to harbor underlying intensity that unnerved him slightly, Edward a twinge of Droplets of water to trickle down Edward’s messy hair, tracing along spine and the various scars scattered across his well–defined causing breath hitch at the sight. crackled with unspoken desire. Melody found drawn forward, extending the of hot milk to Edward. The man downed swiftly, raising an eyebrow as he “Why are you still here? Planning to join me in the tub, is it?” Melody’s eyes lit up, agree, but her phone suddenly rang. Flustered, she hastily answered the call without checking the caller ID. A gentle voice greeted her the other end, “Hey, Mel, it’s me, …Kenrick?” Melody’s brows furrowed, realizing she had forgotten to block his number, “What’s up?” Her tone turned frosty as she to the bathroom continue the Suddenly, a arm clamped around her yanking back. Before Melody could 19:00 Wed, Oct 23 Chapter 39 Targeting Brandon scream, sputtered, soaked to the bone now on the man’s very toned lap. Her mind raced, trying process what had happened. Edward, dripping wet and looking like a merman, held on his lap. On the other of the line, the man like he was about to a heart attack. “Mel? What happened? everything okay?” Edward snatched the phone from hand and tossed aside. “So, here’s the he growled. living here as Mrs. Moore, and seducing me constantly, and yet you’re still your Is this some kind of sick game?” Melody, soaking and for a moment, out laughing. mischievous grin spread across face. wrapped her legs around him, pulling closer. “Wait, are you jealous?” she teased. “Don’t play dumb,” she purred, a playful smile on her lips. “you obviously care about me. continued, her voice a husky whisper. “You feel for me, Let’s have some fun this. How about I’m only Mrs. Moore to you? Like it?” She leaned in, her kiss soft but deliberate. Her fingers trailed along shivers down his spine.