Chapter 9: The Second Rejection

He looked at her with curiosity, an expression he didn't have last night. Avery gulped, maybe he finally found out her plan or that some women did the same thing as her. She bit her lip, an act she did whenever she is about to lose her client.

The silence between them was eating her alive. She knew she can't use her body like before. She looked at him directly in the eyes. He looked handsome today considering that he was wearing an expensive suit. His hair was fixed perfectly so he might have an important meeting to attend to.

"Well, sorry, I'm busy today."

Avery waited for the follow-up. Something like, maybe we can try next time. But his reply was short and direct to the point. It was a simple response to I am not interested. She smiled. This was the second time he rejected her.

She wanted to leave but she knew she can't. She was doing this for Jane and also for the thrill. It was not every day that Avery can meet a man who wasn't affected by her charms. Just then, the waitres