Eric knew instantly that the woman lying on the bed was Eloise. He had recognized her the moment he saw her at the Scarlet Heart Club. But what he didn’t expect was to witness her disbelief as she grappled with what had happened.
“Ainsley, you pressured me… you kissed me...” Eloise murmured, still reeling from the experience.
"Can't you see it?" Eric asked, his voice tinged with frustration.
“No way!” Eric grabbed Ainsley as he was about to leave the room. “Ainsley, don’t tell me you have feelings for her?”
Ainsley froze, his expression turning dark. Slowly, he turned back to face Eric, his eyes filled with menace. “Her? Who are you talking about?”
“Eloise,” Eric responded, his voice sharp.
Ainsley’s gaze sent a chill down Eric’s spine as he stepped past him, re-entering the room. He
