"Mrs. Gray, you shouldn't say something this inviting to any other guy… because…" Leon leaned closer, his breath warm against her ear, "they definitely will not hesitate."
Emma tilted her head slightly, meeting his gaze with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "How about you?" she asked, her voice steady yet layered with a playful challenge.
Leon's lips curved into a slow, teasing smile. "Me?" He let the question linger for a moment, his hand brushing a strand of hair away from her face. "I'm just trying to be a gentleman."
Her cheeks flushed, but she didn't back down. "Well, now you're just avoiding the question."
Leon chuckled softly, his voice dropping. "Emma, I'm trying my best to be a gentleman here… so don't push your luck…"
Emma's pulse quickened as their eyes locked. She let out a breath and said, "What if I like testing limits?"
