His action was so meteoric that she didn't get the time to react. She only got the time and chance to register it when he finally pulled away.
She was left breathless, chasing for oxygen.
"You —"
"I saved your effort," he said, carrying all the righteousness in his tone. "I took the bribe, and now that I have received it, I can wait at home for a few hours, until you return."
He repeated her exact words, leaving her dumbfoundedly speechless. She wanted to chide him, but how could she?
Wasn't she the one to put the bribe to be legit just yesterday?
She opened her mouth to speak something, but then closed it, not finding the right words to condemn him. In the end, she just stood up and turned to look at him. "You are too crafty?"
He raised his brow, and she narrowed her gaze at him.
"I will definitely get back at you for this."
And with that, she turned and stomped her way out. She paused at the door and turned to look back at him, only to find him watching her.
