Chapter 19

Mercer continued to walk toward Calla, and she continued to move back.

Then, she felt the couch behind her with her heel, and she dropped down and sat on a single-seat couch.

Mercer quickly put his hands on the couch's armrests and leaned in toward her.

Calla looked at him with a terrified expression and stammered, "What… What do you want?"

Mercer looked at Calla, who was like a frightened bunny at the moment. Then, he said in a suggestive tone, "I remember you said that my skills were lacking. I have been practicing very hard for the past month.

"I've finally reached a whole new level. So, I've called you over to ask you to experience it again. I'd like to see if my skills have grown to an acceptable level for you—since you paid me so little last time."

His warm breath brushed against her skin and caused her to panic.

"Mr. Garland, we're at the office right now," Calla reminded him loudly.

"Are you saying that we should go back to the Grand Hill Hotel again?" Mercer said in