Chapter 123 A one time thing… or is it?

As she made her way to her own room, Mariama tried to convince herself that she had made the right decision. But the memory of Oscar's touch lingered, making her question everything. Over the next few days, Oscar seemed to respect Mariama's wishes, maintaining a professional distance during their strategy sessions. But she couldn't help noticing the way his eyes followed her, or the subtle innuendos he slipped into their conversations. One afternoon, as they pored over maps in Oscar's warehouse, planning their next move against Agamemnon, Mariama found her concentration slipping. Oscar was standing close behind her, pointing out potential weak spots in their target's defenses, and she could feel the heat radiating from his body. "Are you listening, Mariama?" Oscar's voice broke through her reverie. She blinked, refocusing on the map. "Yes, of course. You were saying about the security cameras?" Oscar's lips curved into a knowing smirk. "Actually, I was talking about the guard rota