Chapter 5 The Scandalous Offer

Eva gasped at the question. Her heart pounded violently because of how close they were. 'When I was close to Wayne earlier, my heart didn't race this fast. Why does it feel like it’s going to explode now?' she thought.

"Why are you silent? You must be looking for an excuse to justify your actions, right?" Adam accused.

The woman tried to appear calm. She smiled and looked deeply into him before her. "Why do you keep bringing up last night? Or, could it be that you are the one who wasn't satisfied?"

She was desperate to say that to distract Adam. But her attempt failed. The man was not as easily conquered as Wayne.

"Are you challenging me? Don’t think I’ll be fooled. There’s no need to change the subject. Why were you seducing him?" he demanded.

"Sir, is that important? Isn't the most important thing that I can treat him until he recovers?"

"Yes! But it doesn't have to go that far. He is an athlete. He shouldn't be involved in matters of the heart. If he gets tempted by you, he won't be able to focus during his matches!" Adam reasoned.

"Relax. He is not a man who is easily seduced. Besides, there are plenty of women out there who are more attractive, chasing after him. How could he possibly be tempted by me? Don't worry, what I did won't cross the line," Eva replied confidently.

"But I saw it with my own eyes earlier. Your behavior was too intimate, even to the point of groping his stomach. Wayne’s leg is what’s injured, why were your hands wandering over his chest and stomach?" The man looked furious.

Eva laughed at the question. "Turns out the boss and his athlete are both idiots," she muttered softly.

"What did you say?" Adam didn't hear her clearly.

"I said, the treatment I perform is holistic. It doesn't just focus on one problem. I have to examine him thoroughly to ensure the treatment plan is correct," Eva answered firmly.

"You need to remember, what I did earlier wasn't 'groping'. I was examining his heart, lungs, and stomach. Why are you suspicious of a doctor examining a patient?" Eva countered.

"If I did that to you, feel free to protest. But he is my patient. I have the right to touch his body during the treatment process!" she asserted.

Adam’s face turned bright red. He was embarrassed for misunderstanding. The man finally stepped back to create some distance. "Okay, I'll take your word for it. But if you ever dare to seduce him, you’ll have to deal with me!" he threatened.

"You don't need to worry, Sir. I’m not interested in younger men." Eva smiled bitterly.

Adam raised an eyebrow. He tugged at Eva's chin with two fingers, then brought his face close again. "If you aren't interested in younger men, then what kind of men are you interested in?"

"I think that is none of your business. You don't need to meddle in my personal affairs," the woman challenged.

Adam stared intensely at Eva. Their faces were so close that she could feel his breath. The atmosphere in the room was silent and tense.

'What does he actually want? Why is he so terrifying? I want to be angry, but I still need the funds,' Eva lamented inwardly.

Adam, caught up in the moment, lost his reason. He suddenly wanted to kiss Eva. But she immediately turned her face away, so Adam’s lips landed on her cheek.

"I think this has crossed the line, Sir. Please don't do this," Eva said without looking at him. Her heart raced, nervous because she realized the man's behavior was beginning to spiral out of control.

"You talk about lines? Wasn't it you who crossed the line first last night? I think there is no longer any distance between us," Adam said. He was disappointed that he hadn't managed to kiss the woman.

Now it was Eva’s turn to be slapped by his words. "Why do you always bring up last night? Are you perhaps addicted, to the point that you want it again?" she accused.

Unfortunately, Adam didn't deny it. "Yes, I am addicted. This is all your fault. So you must take responsibility!" the man stated firmly. He immediately silenced Eva's lips with his own.

The woman’s eyes widened. She tried to struggle and push Adam away. However, her strength was no match for him.

Hmph!

Adam seemed not to care. He began to devour Eva’s lips, which had now become his addiction, more and more wildly.

As time passed, the woman finally surrendered. She closed her eyes and returned Adam’s kiss.

Unconsciously, they were both addicted. Last night’s encounter had left their bodies craving each other. However, their egos made them try to deny it.

Adam grew increasingly wild. He began to explore Eva’s neck with his tongue. With trembling hands, he reached for the buttons on her blouse.

Grab!

Eva immediately restrained the man's hand. "Enough! Please don't continue. This isn't right," she said, gasping for air.

"Why?" Adam asked. His face and ears were already bright red.

"We are just client and professional. Since when do clients have intimate relations?" Eva stammered. She immediately distanced herself from him. She even turned her back on him because her desire hadn't fully faded.

Adam refused to give up. He hugged Eva from behind and whispered in her ear, "Who says they don't?"

"Out there, many clients do this. It’s your own fault for starting it. So you have to accept the consequences for waking a sleeping lion!" He began kissing Eva’s neck again.

It was not easy for Eva to resist his charm. After all, Adam was very handsome, his body was athletic, and he was highly seductive. Any normal woman would surely be tempted.

However, Eva tried to maintain the remains of her dignity. She didn't want to be belittled by the man any further.

"Sir, stop!" This time, the woman acted firmly. She turned to face Adam, whose face looked like a wolf about to go on a rampage.

"I can't do this. I apologize for last night. It was purely a misunderstanding. But please, don't belittle me like this," the woman pleaded nervously.

Adam stepped forward, forcing Eva back until she was trapped against a table. She could no longer move. Both of the man’s hands braced against the table, so their bodies were pressed tightly together.

"Okay, if you don't want to do it because of professional boundaries, then we can make a new agreement. I have an interesting offer," the man said in a cold tone.

Eva swallowed hard. She was truly nervous. She was afraid she might give in to temptation. "What offer?”

"Live with me. Satisfy my biological needs. If you are willing, you won't need to return the investment funds, there will be no penalty fees, and I will give you $200.000 every month."