Shirley got into the car. Zacharias stayed outside and talked a bit more before finallying in. The car


    slowly moved away from the building and made its way to the hotel. Shirley’s feet were sore after


    today’s party.


    The clock struck nine. Zacharias suddenly held Shirley’s hand, fingers interlocked. Shirley didn’t refuse.


    They held hands tightly as the car took them across the streets of this foreignnd. They genuinely


    looked like a couple madly in love.


    Eventually, they arrived at the hotel, and Shirley got out of the car. The pain was killing her. At this


    point, she needed to hold the door for support just to get out of the vehicle. If she could, she would’ve


    taken her shoes off and walked barefoot.


    Imogen naturally noticed Shirley’s difort. She also knew Shirley was never one for heels. So, of


    course, her feet were hurting right now. She was just about to help Shirley and act like she cared about


    her. s, Zacharias was already standing by her side. Before Shirley could even say anything, he bent


    over and held her in a princess carry.


    The surprised Shirley quickly put both hands on Zacharias’ shoulder. “Oh, put me down,” murmured


    Shirley shyly. She was feeling a little awkward being held by Zacharias in front of all the team


    members.


    “Don’t move.” Zacharias smiled and went into the hotel with her in his arms. Imogen stared in shock.


    She could see that Shirley and Zacharias were already madly in love. Everyone else followed


    Zacharias in silence. They knew how he felt about Shirley a long time ago.


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    Shirley buried her face in Zacharia’s chest. The elevator slid open. All the other bodyguards tacitly went


    into the other elevator aside from Roy and Freddie.


    Shirley was feeling too bashful to even look up from her safe spot. Zacharias took her all the way back


    to their room and put her on the couch. She was still blushing as sheined lightly, “Don’t do that


    next time.”


    Zacharias said, “Don’t move. I’ll rub some oil on that.”


    Shirley remained seated, waiting for Zacharias to return with the medical kit. When he was done


    rubbing the oil on her feet, Shirley smacked her cheeks. She thought she was getting drunk. She


    wasn’t wasted. Instead, she was only a bit tipsy from all the alcohol today.


    Zacharias took a shower. He’d met too many people today and hated how he was smelling. So, he


    decided to take a shower before having a good talk with Shirley. Momentster, he came out of the


    bathroom wearing a cotton robe. He immediately turned his attention to Shirley.


    Shirley was on the couch, head in her hand. She was probably taking a break or freshening herself up.


    Oh, right. She’s not a good drinker. But… I remember seeing her having at least two sses of alcohol


    earlier, Zacharias thought.


    Zacharias imbibed quite a bit as well. Nevertheless, he was a better drinker than she was. So, he took


    a seat, causing Shirley to jolt awake from her impromptu slumber. Still, there was no hiding the slight


    daze in her eyes. She blinked her eyes several times before pulling her hair away from her face. Then,


    she rose to her feet and decided to get a shower. “I’ll-”


    Zacharias gently tugged on her arm, causing her to fall into his embrace. Due to his actions, her lips


    were inches away from his face. She had a feeling he was being cheeky, rendering her momentarily


    speechless. Finally, she said in exasperation, “What do you want?”


    “What do you think I want?” asked Zacharias.


    “How am I supposed to know what you want?” Shirley yed dumb, even though she’d seen through


    him.


    “Do you really want to know?” Zacharias smiled.


    Shirley nodded. “Mhm.”


    Zacharias held the back of her head and leaned in for a kiss. To her, it felt more like a little mischievous


    nibble.


    “I want you,” said Zacharias, his voice husky. Shirley felt her willpower crumbling. She could never


    resist the charm of a man like Zacharias.


    Before she could give her consent, he released her. Then, he regarded the stunned expression on her


    face as he smiled. “Sleep tight.”


    Shirley turned a shade of magenta. He’s such a yer. He drags me into this whole whirlpool and


    pushes me away at thest moment. Then, all he says is ‘sleep tight’?