Chapter 98

Derek POV

I hesitated, taking a deep breath and deciding whether to knock on Madison's door.

I lifted my fisted hand to knock, and right then, the door flew open.

Madison stood in front of me as she leaned on the door.

Her bright red lipstick matched the bright red mini-dress she was wearing, leaving very little to the imagination.

She smiled as I tried to reflect on how I had convinced myself to do this.

"For you," I said, handing her the white roses my left hand had clung to.

She happily accepted the gesture, drawing the flowers closer to her nose as she took in the scent.

"You should come in," she whispered, standing away from the door.

I scanned the room. The blinds in the whole suite had been closed, blocking the outside view of the skyscrapers. The natural light from outside was replaced by dim lights lighting up the house.

I decided to move over to the living room area, which was just an extension of this room.

"A total gentleman and as punctual as always." I heard Madison say