A slow smile spread across Shantel's face. She had caught it. And then—
There was a sharp knock at the door.
Richard stiffened before his gaze snapped to Gideon, who had just appeared in the doorway again, looking more tense than usual.
Shantel quickly recovered, though her heart was still beating vigorously at how close they'd gotten to joining their lips.
What was just about to happen? She couldn't imagine she was about to kiss the lips of the man she hated. It had started as a tease but just now, things were about to get out of hand. Thank God for that timely interruption. She will never allow such a despicable act between the two of them again.
Gideon's gaze flickered from Shantel to Richard. "There's someone here to see you, sir," he announced, still wondering why they were still standing so close even though he was already in the office.
