Chapter 10: Live Steamy Scenes

Tristan's heart pounded in his chest as he picked up the photograph. He remembered the moment it was taken. It was when he had almost kissed Samantha, forgetting for a moment that she was his stepsister.

"I received this picture earlier," Benjamin began, his voice stern.

"Care to explain?" His father leaned forward in his seat, watching Tristan intently.

He looked at his father, his mind racing. He knew he had to tread carefully.

"Samantha and I were just enjoying the evening, Dad. Besides I just don't want to pressure her since she's just my new secretary," he said, his voice steady despite the turmoil inside him.

Benjamin looked at his son, his gaze piercing.

"I've known you long enough to know when you're lying, son," he said, his voice low.

"You're too close to Samantha in this picture. Too close for a brother and sister." Tristan swallowed hard, his gaze dropping to the photograph in his hands. He knew his father was right. His feelings for Samantha were unexplainable and it