Behind Closed Doors

Vance raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

Celine said, "You're handsomer, taller, and richer than him. You should be more confident."

Hearing this praise, Vance nodded in satisfaction and slowly came to a stop. "So, Mrs. Sterling, have you started to like me a little?"

Celine looked up, meeting his gaze. Her heart pounded, a blush spreading across her face.

"No," she mumbled, looking down, her ears turning i