Chapter 30

Joshua wasted no time heading for the shower upon returning to his room. He was eager to rid himself of the stale scent of last night's drinks. He tried to clear his mind under the steady stream of warm water. But Queenie's words lingered like an unwelcome echo. "Mr. Newman, are you telling me no woman has ever set foot in your room?" Her question had a hint of mockery. It sounded like a daring challenge from this woman who had only just moved in. Joshua, a man with a distinguished reputation, wasn't indifferent to women. But finding one who truly interested him had proven elusive. The more he thought about it, the more he felt Queenie was insinuating he was incapable. It was as if she was questioning how a man of 30 never had a woman in his life. As he shut off the shower and dried his face, annoyance brewed within him. He found Queenie's audacity irritating. Barely a few days into sharing his space, she was already testing his patience. After his invigorating shower, Joshua re