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POPPY:

I half-shrugged and poured another glass of water. My throat felt like it was aching and needed water to replenish my throat.

Clearing my throat while wiping the corner of my mouth, I said, “Don’t get me wrong, Mr. Holding. Don’t think I am interested in your private life.” I am somewhat interested, but I won’t tell Sebastian that. “I am merely killing some time. The food is not yet served.”

Are you really sure or are you interested in him?

Why would I be interested in him?

“What you are doing is invading my privacy. Asking questions that do not concern you is unnecessary. Stop this nonsense," he dismissed.

“But you two kissed?” I pressed, not wanting to let go which I did not understand. Why would it matter to me why he said he did not feel that the kiss was ineffective?

Did he not feel pleasure at all? I meant if I was a man, and my girlfriend was Olivia Green…only someone who did not see her would not desire her.

“We had done more than that,” he responded nonchalantly. "It