The Tangible Affection Proof Part-1

'This is… surreal. I look at you, and I see the persona, Vincent Grey, the CEO, not the real you.'

He lowered his forehead to mine.

'You just kissed me, Cassie.'

I dragged myself out of his arms and stepped backwards.

'I just assume you're pretending. Like that night at the yacht. I know you are not about heart and flowers and I want actual stuff.—'

'I wasn't pretending then and I'm not pretending now.'

Of course, he was acting. He could act the intimidating part, the part every bit as convincingly as he could be the charming businessman and dangerous. Because I have seen my colleagues betting on his relationship longevity. It's utterly humiliating to even think how much they would bet on my relationship.

'You know how to look at a woman in a way that makes her feel beautiful and desirable. The scary thing is I know that, but it still works on me.'

'Cassie—'