18
From the private dining restaurant, we emerged into the blazing midday sun.
Kane tempted me with each step, "Want to come over to my place? I live alone in an apartment. It's very private."
"No thanks, my husband just messaged me again," I replied while checking Henry Smith's message.
"After dinner, come to the office. We're attending a charity gala tonight. Your parents will be there too."
He specifically emphasized my parents, probably worried I might refuse.
I typed a cool response: "Got it."
Kane peered down at my screen, a hint of disappointment crossing his brow at his failed seduction. "Going to a gala? Alright then, I'll drive you there."
"Thanks, that's kind of you."
"Why so formal?" Kane's smile turned devilish. "It's not like it's hard work. Now, if you'd agreed to come to my apartment earlier, that might have been a different story."
I was speechless.
Note to self: never tempt a 6'3" younger guy again. Apart from the height, it's all adrenaline.