Chapter 42: The Tempting Aroma

The two of them sat there in silence, making the atmosphere increasingly awkward. For some reason, being in the same room with Steve made Amia feel uncomfortably warm, as if she were in a sauna. The strange sensation of heat, combined with an inexplicable sense of embarrassment, led Amia to unbutton her collar, trying to get some air. Steve, noticing this, accidentally caught a glimpse of Amia's exposed white skin, and he swallowed hard. It felt like the beast within him was about to be unleashed. He couldn’t understand why he felt so agitated today, even to the point of wanting to release the pressure building up inside him. Despite the air conditioning in the room, both of them were breathing heavily, feeling hot and stifled. Just as the game started with a chime from the speakers, Steve, unable to stay still, stood up restlessly and looked around, trying to get some air. Amia was also feeling uncomfortable, almost dizzy. "Mr. President..." Amia called out to Steve, looking at h