Chapter 31 Little Stunt to Get My Attention

Christian's breath hitched for a split second before settling back to its usual steady rhythm. He let go of Annie and steadied her by the arm. "Careful." Annie snapped back to reality. Her face was flushed a violent red as she hurriedly stepped back to put some needed distance between them. "T-Thanks." Her heart pounded like a drum, and her thoughts were a complete jumble. She dared not even meet his eyes. Christian took in her flushed ears and slight panic in her gaze as his eyes darkened. He subtly shifted the hand that had just circled her waist and curled his fingers as if still remembering the soft touch he'd just held. That was when a middle-aged man in a suit briskly approached, wearing a polite, deferential smile. "Mr. Parker, Mr. Walker is waiting for you. He wants to finalize a few partnership details in person." At that, Christian turned back to Annie. "I have some work matters to attend to." "Well… Go ahead," Annie said quickly and waved, as if she was almost relie