Chapter 63 An Accident In The Elevator
“What?” Jemima rubbed her eyes, then turned to look
Zuhr war dider they leave Nefore at How are they behind us now?
Amelua tensed. Should we turn around and get out of here?”
“No need.” Jemma sand casually. That’s my new boss‘ car
“New bo
“It’s a long story I’ll explain later.”
Amelia stated at her, skeptical. Then she saw the man step out of the Bentley and let out a gasp.
Finished
At the last charity dinner, this man had made a rare public appearance, single–handedly standing up for Jemima, shocking the entire room. Even now, footage of that moment was still making the rounds among the elite.
Shed marveled at Jemima’s luck, thinking it unbelievable that she had managed to get such a powerful man involved in her
But now, maybe things weren’t as simple as they seemed.
Jemima gave her a blank stare. “Stop overthinking it. He’s just my boss.
Amelia studied the ridiculously good–looking man in front of her. “Just your boss?”
Jemima sighed
What else would he bet
People from both cars had gotten out.
Amelia helped Jemima retrieve the wheelchair and assisted her to the entrance.
Just as they reached the lobby, Louis smiled and held the door open for them. On the other side, Scott had already stepped. into the elevator.
There were three other available elevators they could take. They could have easily chosen another one. But for taking a different elevator felt like they were deliberately avoiding their boss.
As Amelia hesitated, Louis–ever the helpful one–casually wheeled Jemima inside.
That’s right! I was pulled int
some reason,
Then, the real problem hit. Standing right in front of her was a pair of long, perfectly tailored legs, clad in light gray s trousers. There was only one man in this building who had legs that long.
Jemima was shocked beyond words.
Behind her, Amelia’s expression was frozen.
And Scott was expressionless.)
A heavy silence filled the air.
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“Mr. Sterling, your car was moving rather slow.” Jemima forced a chuckle, trying to ease the tension with small talk. At the same time, she reached back and pressed Amelia’s hand.
Spin me Spin me quickly!
Amelia, however, was completely mesmerized, unable to look away from the big shot’s strikingly handsome face.
Scott glanced down at thein. “Instead of chatting in the elevator, how about pressing the floor button first?” His tone carried a
Chapter 63 An Accident In The Elevator
Embarrassed, Jemima quickly turned to press the button for her floor.
“Mia!” After hitting the button, she discreetly nudged Amelia’s hand again.
“Oh, oh!“Amelia snapped out of her daze
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The elevator was more spacious than those in typical residential buildings, big enough to hold five people and a wheelchair But even so, maneuvering within it wasn’t the easiest task.
She stepped back, accidentally bumping into Zander’s arm. As she muttered an apology, the movement caused her to push the wheelchair forward–more than she intended.
Jemima suddenly found herself being propelled straight toward Scott’s legs.
“Aht
A surge of panic washed over her as she braced for impact. In a desperate attempt to stop herself, her hands shot out–only to land right on his thigh.
Her eyes widened in shock. For a full five seconds, she couldn’t even bring herself to move. She felt like her soul had left her body.
Scott’s usually cool and composed face, pale and indifferent, now had the faintest tinge of pink dusting his cheeks.
The three others in the elevator stood frozen, staring.
Amelia yanked Jemima back in a hurry. Louis and Zander instinctively looked away, pretending not to have seen anythi
We saw nothing. Absolutely nothing
Jemima hung her head, pressing a hand against her forehead, rubbing it back and forth in embarrassment. Her face was burning
The elevator reached the thirteenth floor.
For the first time, she was relieved she hadn’t bought an apartment on a higher floor. Otherwise, she might have died fro humiliation before even making it home.
Amelia quickly pulled her out of the elevator, her high heels clicking rapidly against the floor, as it she was trying to flee
The doors slid shut behind them.
Zander and Louis, as if on cue, both sneaked a glance at Scott.
He remained composed, his expression unreadable. It was as if he hadn’t just had someone grab his leg ur the unexpected way… except for the faint blush still lingering on his face.
“All right, spill! What’s really going on between you and your boss?”
The moment they stepped inside, Amelia wasted no time grilling her.
Jemima, still recovering from the shock of what had just happened, groaned. “Get me a nitroglycerin pill, spuck
