"You can be my personal assistant, Sister-in-law. Taking care of all my daily needs," Vernon slowly leaned in, whispered in her ears, like the devil chanting his charm, "Especially in bed."
Chloe's breath stiffened. She lowered her head even more, almost curling at this point, because she wanted to avoid Vernon's lips that were so close to her ear and nape.
She wasn't sure if she heard it right, or maybe her mind was playing tricks on her. Because she just heard Vernon whispering that he wanted her to be his personal assistant, taking care of his daily needs… especially in bed.
'That means he wants me to….' Chloe warded off the thought immediately. 'No, no! That is simply ridiculous! How could he— a—ah, he must've been joking.'
Chloe felt the joke was inappropriate, though. They were technically still in-laws despite her already separating from Vincent. Even after getting the divorce she wanted, wouldn't that be weird to joke around?
