Chapter 73 Why Is He Talking Dirty to Me?

• At that very moment, Eliza felt as if there were pink bubbles floating around in her heart; his words had utterly flattered her vanity as a woman. She knew that all of this was wrong and that she would be the only person sent off to hell for being with Cody, yet she simply couldn’t stop herself from having such an urge. All of her fears and insecurities had been drowned by the sweetness of that very moment. She couldn’t resist feeling proud of herself then; after all, women were conceited creatures who enjoyed competing with their peers.
• Eliza then reached her hand out to hold onto his. He gave her a glance before he wrapped his fingers around hers naturally. “Mr. Brooks, who do you like more—me or Miss Oakley?” Eliza asked in a careful and soft tone.
• However, he heard every word she said. “You.” His answer came easily. She felt like she was on cloud nine right then and she immediately wrapped her arms around him as she beamed. “You’ve truly succeeded in pleasing me, Mr. Brooks.”