A few gasps waft across the room but I find myself too focused on gazing into his pretty blue eyes. He had warned me not to seduce him but if anything were to happen, the consequences won't be as bad as being looked down on by Anthony.

“What are you doing?” Carlos asks in a gruff tone that leaves me gripping the hem of my skirt.

As intense and nerve-wracking as his gaze was, I didn't dare to look away, knowing that I'd lose all confidence if I noticed others' reactions.

‘‘What ...