Chapter 8 He Was Not Interested

• He said firmly, giving her no room to reject.
• Clara widened her eyes in shock. She stood up immediately and said awkwardly, "Isn't this room for me?"
• He did not answer her question but said, "You can sleep on the bed. I'll take the couch."
• Clara blushed instantly. She had never stayed alone in a room with a man, not even with Jon.
• "We… We are only a fake couple. There is no need to stay in the same room."
• James' eyes darkened upon hearing her.
• He walked toward her.
• Clara was frightened by his intimidating demeanor and took a step back, causing her to fall onto the couch.
• James pressed his hands against the couch, trapping her there.
• "Do you think of me as a dangerous beast? Why are you evading me?" James asked in a domineering tone.
• "That is not what I mean!" Clara rushed to explain. "It's…"
• It's because he is a high-ranking military officer, and I am a married woman. We are strangers who should never interact.
• It is inappropriate for us to stay in the same room.
• However, saying this out loud will make him think that I don't trust him.
• Therefore, Clara did not explain but said, "I will sleep on the couch."
• His gaze softened slightly, but it still seemed a little intimidating. "This is the last room left. I apologize for troubling you, and I promise not to touch you. Don't worry. You can take the bed. I will sleep on the couch."
• Oh, that is the reason!
• Clara breathed a sigh of relief.
• She could not help but trust him. After all, if he wanted to take advantage of her, he would have done so yesterday.
• Since he never attempted to make a move on her, it meant he was not interested in her.
• James got up and headed to the bathroom.
• Clara suddenly remembered her clothes still drying in the bathroom and shouted urgently, "Wait a minute."
• James looked at her with a playful glint in his eyes and smirked. "Why? Do you wish to bathe with me?"
• "No way!" Clara answered indignantly. "I have some things in the bathroom. Let me clear them first."
• James remained still and watched Clara as she rushed to take her clothes.
• However, the disposable bathroom slippers became slippery when coming in contact with water.
• Clara screamed and was about to fall.
• James moved at lightning speed and grabbed her arm, pulling her into his embrace.
• However, the sudden movement caused her towel to unravel and fall.
• He accidentally touched her naked body.
• His pupils dilated, and his body grew hot as he looked at her.
• Clara was so embarrassed that she could not say a word. Her skin flushed red.
• "I… I'm sorry." Clara mumbled.
• James released her.
• He could still feel the softness of her skin on his hands. It was the same as three years ago.
• Clara quickly picked up the towel and wrapped it around her.
• James did not walk away but continued to stare at her flushed cheeks.
• He stepped forward, but Clara backed away immediately until her back touched the cold wall. The chill of the wall startled her.
• James came to stand before her and placed his hand on her head. His gaze made her skin burn.
• "Are you scared?" James asked said softly. His gaze seemed conflicted.
• Seeing that she did not deny it, his gaze grew somber. "You don't have to be scared of me. I am more worried about staying in a room with you."
• He was worried he would lose control at any time.
• "You can stay in this room. I will leave." James said and turned around.
• He feared he would do to her what he did three years ago.
• Three years ago, he lost his mind under the influence of a drug. Just now, he also felt an unexplainable urge to ravage her.
• After James left, Clara lay on the bed and could not fall asleep. Thus, she took out her phone to play a snake game.
• Suddenly, someone called her on the phone.
• Clara missed the arrow keys, causing her snake to crash against the wall. She had lost the game.
• It made her furious. She answered the call from Jon and said impatiently, "What is it?"
• "Jon, come here quickly. I want you so bad!" His secretary's voice sounded from the other end.
• Clara sat on the bed in shock and leaned against the headboard. "Hello?"
• "Slut, you're never satisfied. Where do you want it? Here?" Jon's voice sounded.
• "Don't do that. I won't be able to resist you!" His secretary said coquettishly.