Chapter 72 - Stop frowning, youll get wrinkles (1/2)

Nicklaus held his breath until he was downstairs, when he got to the living room; he raised his hands to his tie and adjusted it, breathing heavily.

What did he just see?

He was just halfway down the stairs when he realized that he had forgotten an important file on the table and he turned around to go get it, only to see her with just a towel, standing in the room as though waiting to be devoured.

Does she even know that she was irresistible? How would she come out tying only a towel? What if he wasn't able to control himself?

Nicklaus groaned,

This woman! What is she turning me into?

''Why are you looking as though you just saw a ghost? ''

Elizabeth, who just walked into the living room, asked Nicklaus with a smile on her face. She was sweating and with the towel around her neck, Nicklaus knew she just came from the gym.

''Oh… Mm.. ''

Nicklaus coughed; his cheeks flushed more when he realized 'the ghost' he had just seen;

''Where is Tiana?''

Elizabeth asked, looking behind him, when she did not see her, she turned back to him,

''She'll be down in a bit… ''

Just at that moment, the door to the living room flung open, and they both looked towards it;

Diana stepped in, with another lady clinging to her arm. They were giggling about something and when they saw Nicklaus and Elizabeth, they quickly went to greet them.

''Mom, good morning, '' Diana greeted and her eyes turned to Nicklaus briefly, he was having an aloof expression on his face as usual; they didn't have a close relationship, so she didn't know what to say to him.

''Good morning, Diana. '' Elizabeth replied, turning to the lady by her side, she smiled;

''Mia, it's been so long, how is your mom? ''

Mia's eyes were on Nicklaus but when she heard Elizabeth, she quickly turned to her;

''Yes, Auntie, Mom is fine. ''

Mia replied with a smile. ''Is my sister here? ''

She asked, widening her eyes a little, and Elizabeth nodded.

''Yeah, Michelle is here, I think she's upstairs. Dear, how was your shoot? ''

''Arrgh!! Very stressful, we didn't even achieve much last night! '' Diana groaned angrily and her mom chuckled.

''Sorry dear, freshen up and come have breakfast, okay? ''

''Right away ''

Diana replied, dragging Mia along.

''Oh Nicklaus, that is Michelle's sister, she's an actress too; I think she's working together with Diana… ''

Nicklaus face was dark as he gazed at his phone; Elizabeth took the cue that he wasn't interested in what she was saying;

Just at that moment, Tiana walked downstairs.

Nicklaus heard footsteps approaching, and he turned around and saw Tiana and his dark expression brightened instantly.

''Beautiful, aren't you going to feel cold? Your clothes are too light. ''

He said as he walked to her, placing his both hands on her shoulders, his brows creased worriedly,

Why was he acting as though nothing happened upstairs?

Tiana wondered, her cheeks reddening, but when she saw Elizabeth, she figured he was acting again.

''No, today looks very warm; I don't want to feel hot later in the day. Good morning auntie. ''

She replied, turning to Elizabeth with a smile;

''Good morning dear, hope you slept well? ''

''Yes, Auntie ''

''That's good. You both have a nice day at work, okay? ''

Tiana nodded and Elizabeth walked towards the stairs.

Just when she had disappeared up the stairs, Tiana tried to free herself from his grip but Nicklaus pulled her towards him, his arm around her waist.