Chapter 63

• Breaking the tension, Roxy remarked, "Well, it seems we both have had fantasies about each other." An oppressive silence lingered between them until Andrew disrupted it, "Roxy?" Meeting his gaze as she took a sip of her wine, he shifted the focus to a new topic, "Do you like sailing?" Her eyelids fluttered rapidly, "I've never been sailing before, so I honestly don't know," she admitted candidly. His smile widened as he proposed, "Come away with me this weekend. We can test it out, and I'll teach you how to sail."
• Her heart fluttered with excitement and a hint of hesitation at the thought of spending time together on a yacht. Swallowing hard, she felt a surge of nerves. Reacting to her unspoken concern, Andrew reassured her, "There are multiple bedrooms on the yacht, so you'll have your own bed," but she could sense a hint of disappointment behind his cheerful facade.
• Overwhelmed by his patience and kindness, Roxy felt fortunate. "Yes, I'll join you this weekend," she agreed, witnessing the joy that radiated from Andrew's expression. "Perfect, we can depart Friday night after work. You can bring—" she cut him off, expressing her dilemma about Friday night plans. Interrupting her, Andrew's tone turned serious, "Do you really want to challenge this again? It will lead to punishment." Clarifying her situation, she explained her pre-existing girls' night out plans for Friday at Inferno, seeking his understanding.