Emily found herself at a loss of what to think about. Her heart was already thumping harder than she had anticipated.
She had braced herself for every flirt from Lucian, every glance and every smirk but what she hadn't expected was this statement.
She was certain the employee of Sterling Group would vomit blood when they hear the great god claim to work more when she's closer.
"Mr. Sterling," he corrected gently. "you have insisted on keeping our professional life separate from the private."
Emily's nose flared as she met his gaze head on.
Why does she have the feeling that he was playing with her?
She had her trapped between the desk and himself and yet he claimed to keep his distance. "What the fuck?"
She swallowed hard "People will misunderstand."
"People always misunderstand everything and this won't be the exception," he replied lightly.
