Chapter 8 He Was Not Interested

He said firmly, giving her no room to reject. Clara widened her eyes in shock. She stood up immediately and said awkwardly, "Isn't this room for me?" He did not answer her question but said, "You can sleep on the bed. I'll take the couch." Clara blushed instantly. She had never stayed alone in a room with a man, not even with Jon. "We… We are only a fake couple. There is no need to stay in the same room." James' eyes darkened upon hearing her. He walked toward her. Clara was frightened by his intimidating demeanor and took a step back, causing her to fall onto the couch. James pressed his hands against the couch, trapping her there. "Do you think of me as a dangerous beast? Why are you evading me?" James asked in a domineering tone. "That is not what I mean!" Clara rushed to explain. "It's…" It's because he is a high-ranking military officer, and I am a married woman. We are strangers who should never interact. It is inappropriate for us to stay in the same room. However, saying this out loud will make him think that I don't trust him. Therefore, Clara did not explain but said, "I will sleep on the couch." His gaze softened slightly, but it still seemed a little intimidating. "This is the last room left. I apologize for troubling you, and I promise not to touch you. Don't worry. You can take the bed. I will sleep on the couch." Oh, that is the reason! Clara breathed a sigh of relief. She could not help but trust him. After all, if he wanted to take advantage of her, he would have done so yesterday. Since he never attempted to make a move on her, it meant he was not interested in her. James got up and headed to the bathroom. Clara suddenly remembered her clothes still drying in the bathroom and shouted urgently, "Wait a minute." James looked at her with a playful glint in his eyes and smirked. "Why? Do you wish to bathe with me?" "No way!" Clara answered indignantly. "I have some things in the bathroom. Let me clear them first." James remained still and watched Clara as she rushed to take her clothes. However, the disposable bathroom slippers became slippery when coming in contact with water. Clara screamed and was about to fall. James moved at lightning speed and grabbed her arm, pulling her into his embrace. However, the sudden movement caused her towel to unravel and fall. He accidentally touched her naked body. His pupils dilated, and his body grew hot as he looked at her. Clara was so embarrassed that she could not say a word. Her skin flushed red. "I… I'm sorry." Clara mumbled. James released her. He could still feel the softness of her skin on his hands. It was the same as three years ago. Clara quickly picked up the towel and wrapped it around her. James did not walk away but continued to stare at her flushed cheeks. He stepped forward, but Clara backed away immediately until her back touched the cold wall. The chill of the wall startled her. James came to stand before her and placed his hand on her head. His gaze made her skin burn. "Are you scared?" James asked said softly. His gaze seemed conflicted. Seeing that she did not deny it, his gaze grew somber. "You don't have to be scared of me. I am more worried about staying in a room with you." He was worried he would lose control at any time. "You can stay in this room. I will leave." James said and turned around. He feared he would do to her what he did three years ago. Three years ago, he lost his mind under the influence of a drug. Just now, he also felt an unexplainable urge to ravage her. After James left, Clara lay on the bed and could not fall asleep. Thus, she took out her phone to play a snake game. Suddenly, someone called her on the phone. Clara missed the arrow keys, causing her snake to crash against the wall. She had lost the game. It made her furious. She answered the call from Jon and said impatiently, "What is it?" "Jon, come here quickly. I want you so bad!" His secretary's voice sounded from the other end. Clara sat on the bed in shock and leaned against the headboard. "Hello?" "Slut, you're never satisfied. Where do you want it? Here?" Jon's voice sounded. "Don't do that. I won't be able to resist you!" His secretary said coquettishly.