The danger of their arrangement added a layer of electricity to every interaction. The thrill of almost being caught made the s*x more intense, the whispers more urgent.
However, as the months passed, the tension began to leak into their public personas. Dominic found himself staring at Lila during family dinners, his gaze lingering a second too long on the curve of her neck or the way she licked her lips. Lila, in turn, became bolder, her teasing extending into the presence of others.
One evening, they were hosting a small gathering for some of Dominic's business associates. The penthouse was filled with the sound of laughter and the clinking of champagne glasses.
Lila was wearing a sleek, black cocktail dress that hugged every curve of her body. She looked stunning, a mature woman in
