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Cate nodded. She would do that even without being told.
In order to express her gratitude, she made herself busy in the kitchen to prepare all of Shaun’s favorite dishes.
At this moment, she was checking her social media.
Well, the entire online community was criticizing Summit. Although Jeffery was not being investigated this time, the netizens did not believe the president of the company was innocent.
There were even petitions across the internet to boycott Summit.
Summit was going down!
The people from before who misunderstood her for accepting bribes all changed their minds and started to feel sorry for her after knowing that she had been framed.
She used to have one million followers but now the number had increased to over ten million. She was even more popular than some celebrities.
After dinner was ready, Aunty Linda could not help admiring the delicious-looking feast. “I didn’t know you’re such a great chef. No wonder Young Master Lyons isn’t willing to eat what I prepare.”
This was a surprise to Cate. She knew Shaun was reluctant to admit it but he had undoubtedly become accustomed to her cooking.
“Aunty Linda, I can show you how to make them next time. This way, you can cook for him even if I’m not around.”
“Sure, but why wouldn’t you be around? You two are married now, and you should stay together for the rest of your lives.” Aunty Linda smiled as she tidied the space. Evidently, she had not thought twice about the remark.
Cate was speechless. She needed to try harder to earn money now that the case was closed. She could not let herself be tied up to Shaun forever.
Aunty Linda was busy at the moment, thus she went upstairs to get a clean set of loungewear before heading to the swimming pool.
A strong and fit figure moved swiftly in the water like a dolphin.
Cate, who was standing by the pool, appeared dazed. His swimming skills were as good as professional swimmers.
The man sprung out of the water like a predator. His short dark hair was plastered on the edge of his forehead. Water droplets trickled down his hair, across his face, over his tall nose bridge, red lips, clavicles…
She was holding her breath without even realizing it. Goodness, this man ate so much every day yet his figure was still perfect.
Embarrassed, she looked away. “Dinner is ready. I’ve brought you a set of clothes.”
She placed them on the side and intended to leave.
Shaun placed both palms on the edge of the pool and propped himself out of the water in a swift manner.
He was wearing swimming shorts and nothing else. His thighs were toned, and the water droplets emphasized every line and curve on his beautiful tanned body. He looked immaculate like the sculpture of David.
“Pat me dry,” he ordered as he wiped the water off his face with the back of his hand.
She was taken aback. “Um… It’s not a good idea. You should do it yourself.”
“I’m tired.” A weary look washed over his face.
“…”
She was speechless.
‘Are you sure? You were still energetic a second ago in the water.’
“Hurry up. I’m cold,” he urged. “What’s the matter? I just won you the court case but you can’t even do this little thing for me?”
“I’ll do it right now.”
She inched forward and spread out the towel. She tried drying his hair first but the man was much taller than her, thus she had to stand on her tiptoes. She did not notice that her upper body was almost pushing against his chest.
The woman’s pleasant scent filled the air around him.
She did not take much notice of that. Instead, she was frustrated because she could not dry the back of his head due to the height difference. Left with no choice, she walked to his back and went on her tiptoes, unintentionally pressing up against his back again.
“…”
The man was speechless.
When Cate went round to the front again and their eyes met, his gaze was burning.
Cate’s face flushed red from his stare and she hurriedly lowered her eyes, not knowing how seductive her appearance was.
The strings in Shaun’s brain seemed to have easily snapped and he suddenly held her waist. “Is that thing of yours finished already?”
Cate was a little bewildered and could not react. She could only subconsciously nod.
Immediately after, her body was lifted from the ground.
“What are you doing?” She hugged his neck in fright.
“Cate Cox, I admit that your seduction skills are getting better and better.” Shaun’s voice was husky as he carried her to the bedroom upstairs.
The woman was going crazy. ‘When did I seduce you? Brother, you’re the one who told me to wipe you down. Aren’t you supposed to have superb self-control? Didn’t you think I was disgusting before?’
When Cate was thrown onto the bed, she shuddered.
Although she had already expected this day to come after signing the contract that day, she was still very afraid. After all, her previous experience had left a deep trauma on her.
Shaun pinched the tip of her little nose, teasing her.
Cate, “…”
“Wait.” Cate pushed his chest with red-rimmed eyes and an expression of pain. “Shaun, we can’t do this. I don’t deserve you.”
“You’re quite self-aware.”
Shaun paused as he said with interest.
Cate was choked up, but she could only steel her nerves and barrel on.
“It’s because I know your identity now. You’re a lawyer who stands above others while I’m just a small-time designer with no backing. There’s a whole world of difference between us. I can’t use my lowly body and pull you down from your altar. That’s blasphemy. It’s an insult.”
“Didn’t you want to climb into my bed before?” Shaun raised his brows.
“…”
‘That’s only because I thought you were Nathan’s uncle.’
However, Cate did not dare to tell the truth and could only say weakly, “It’s because I didn’t know anything back then. I thought that conquering your body would gain me your heart, but then I found out that I was wrong.”
“You were wrong.”
Shaun stroked her chin over and over again with a deep smile. “I hate being schemed against by women, but I’m still a man. Since you just so happened to appear, I gave you a chance.”
Cate’s eyes widened. Every pore in her body seemed to scream, ‘No!’
Seeing the man’s lips getting closer and closer, she was at a loss. She was just about to close her eyes when Shaun suddenly stopped. “You wait here. I’m going to take a shower.”
He remembered that he had just come out of the swimming pool and was not clean. It would be a problem if her body became infected with germs.
Shaun stood up and elegantly went to the bedroom, while Cate lay on the bed and fought with her conflicting feelings for a long time. Although she had already told herself many times before to be brave, when it was finally time for it to happen, she suddenly felt afraid.
After struggling for a long time, she still turned tail and ran.
When Shaun came out of the shower, the bedroom was empty and there was no one left on the bed.