This speculation had now become reality, leaving her almost incapable of reacting; the man's every move controlled all her emotions.
And he had already forgotten her.
Perhaps this was the best outcome for both of them.
Amanda Smith steadied her emotions and then lifted her head to say to Samuel Johnson, "Thank you for your cooperation. It's getting late; I should head back."
Samuel Johnson picked up a bottle of red wine from beside him, poured a glass, and pushed it toward Amanda Smith. With a charming smile, he said, "Let's have a drink to celebrate this interview."
As Amanda Smith gazed at his smile, she felt slightly mesmerized. She took the wine glass in a daze and did not snap back to reality until she had finished the red wine.
"Is it good?"
He whispered in her ear.
Unbeknownst to her, Samuel Johnson had already seated himself by her side.
He carried the fragrance of a fresh shower and a subtle hint of cologne, similar to the scent she had smelled a few days ago...