"Do you think this is funny?"
The moment Janet saw that nonchalant smile on his face, a wave of irritation surged in her chest.
She remembered—this was exactly how he looked the first time they met too. That casual, half-smirking facade. A smile that clearly hid something darker, yet so unreadable it was impossible to tell if he was joking or not.
"Janet Xi..."
Manfred didn't seem the least bit bothered by her cold glare. Instead, his striking features curved into a pleased grin as he shamelessly leaned closer to her.
"I've discovered something," he murmured. "You're even more beautiful when you're mad."
"Ridiculous."
Janet rolled her eyes and stood up, ignoring the smug expression on his face. She didn't know him well—and had no desire to be alone in a room with a man like him. He was far too dangerously attractive, like some devilish creature in human form. Just being near him made her feel suffocated.
