Chapter 209: Thrown out to of the House

Chloe stood frozen in shock, Richard's words ringing in her ears. She had just finished tucking her son Harry into bed mere moments ago. The little boy was finally asleep after fussing for what felt like an eternity. Chloe had thought the difficult part of her evening was over, but Richard's unexpected and completely inappropriate declaration proved her very wrong. "You can't be serious," Chloe managed to whisper, her throat tight. Richard had suggested, in no uncertain terms, that he wanted her - in a romantic sense. The idea was utterly absurd. He had always kept a cold face when with her. He had never hinted once that this had crossed his mind. Yet the look in his eyes told Chloe that he was deadly serious about his intentions. She took a step back instinctively, trying to put some distance between them, but Richard advanced, closing the gap once more. His large hand found her waist, his grip firm but not painful as he pulled her body flush against his own. Chloe's heart raced w