Ainsley’s eyes narrowed, and in his mind, a sharp thought cut through the tense silence: Do as I say? Is this truly you, Eloise Anthony? I don’t think so.
He didn’t say it out loud, but his gaze alone was enough to pierce through her, a forceful reminder that Ainsley Williams never let anything go unnoticed. His arm rested on the armrest of the couch, his fingers gently caressing his chin as he watched her. The dim light cast shadows over his face, hiding the emotions he was battling to suppress.
Eloise sat across from him, her heart pounding in her chest. The silence stretched between them, thick and suffocating. Time seemed to crawl, and with every second, she felt more exposed under his unyielding gaze. She glanced up at him, only to meet the coldness in his eyes, and each time, her h
