Chapter 242: Are You Hot?

Daisy's cheeks flushed a deeper shade of red upon hearing Zane's words, her gaze fixed on the ground, too shy to meet his eyes. As the air between them grew thick with unspoken words, the arrival of security guards broke the silence. "Ms. Cooper, are you alright?" they rushed in, concern evident in their voices. Quickly regaining her composure, Daisy instructed, "These men attempted extortion in broad daylight. Take them into custody and call the police." "Understood, Ms. Cooper!" the lead guard responded promptly. Soon, the office was left with just Zane and Daisy, the former wrestling with a tumult of nerves, eager for her response. Zane, no stranger to female attention, found none of it meaningful until Daisy. Her beauty and intellect captivated him, and now, seizing the moment, he had laid bare his feelings. "Please, sit down. I'll make you some tea," Daisy offered, breaking the silence with a voice that betrayed her nervousness. Zane, looking out of place on the sofa, nodded