Eliana had guessed right. In fact, what Maurice had said to Harriet earlier in the day had hurt her self-esteem. So, at night, Harriet decided to drink to console herself, and she drank so much that she became drunk. She knocked on the door of the wrong room.

Harriet didn't realize her mistake and kept knocking on the door for a long time. She had no intention of leaving. As for Eliana, she couldn't go out or hide. She was very nervous.

Harriet's presence made it impossible for Eliana and Maurice to sleep.

Maurice was amused by Eliana's nervous expression and couldn't help teasing her.

He slipped his hand under her pajamas. It was so unexpected. Eliana quivered and glared at him.

Maurice was not at all embarrassed by the look she gave him. He continued to move his hand gently.

"Hmm…" Eliana couldn't help making a sound at his touch. Luckily for her, she covered her mouth in time.

Maurice was encouraged by her reactions and continued. Eliana tried hard not to make any sound.

With a playful smile, Maurice continued. He wanted to see for how long she could stop herself from reacting.

While Eliana and Maurice were together in bed, Harriet continued to talk nonsense outside. The situation was so tense for Maurice and Eliana.

For a moment, Eliana was both nervous thinking about Harriet outside the door and also affected by Maurice's touch.

After a while, another voice came from outside.

"Miss Stone, what are you doing here?"

"I'm here for Maurice," Harriet replied while still knocking on the door.

"Miss Stone, Mr. Moran isn't staying in this room. This room is vacant," the maid explained patiently.

"Really?" Harriet asked in confusion. She was really drunk.

Hearing what the maid said, Harriet finally decided to leave.

Hearing the footsteps outside the door receding, Eliana heaved a long sigh of relief.

She calmed down and could finally get back at him. She stared at Maurice fiercely and bit him on the shoulder. It was her way of getting revenge on him. She didn't stop until she tasted a hint of blood.

"Do you still think we can both run away? I mean, you heard Harriet just now. She's completely obsessed with you. If I run away with you, women like her will try to skin me alive."

Maurice looked at her with a smile and gently wiped the corner of her mouth.

"You know, you should actually be proud. Although there are so many women pursuing me, you are the only one who's ever had me."

Hearing his sweet words, Eliana blushed. He was really honey-tongued.

"Maybe, but who knows what will happen in the future? You might fall in love with someone else," she said shyly.

Maurice chuckled. "Well, let me prove my feelings to you right here."

"What do you want to… Hmm…"

Maurice pulled Eliana closer and kissed her passionately. He kissed her until she was completely out of breath. Then he turned to kiss her neck, leaving gentle marks there.

When he saw her at that banquet, he had wanted her so much. However, he hadn't had the opportunity to be with her until now. So he fully intended to satisfy his longing for her now.

"Hmmm… Slow down…" Eliana murmured.

She felt like her whole body was on fire. Maurice's kisses and caresses had awakened all her passion and deepest feelings.

"Say my name," Maurice said softly, kissing her on the shoulder.

"Mau… Maurice…"

Emotion and passion made Eliana say Maurice's name over and over until she was out of breath.

Eliana couldn't take it anymore, and her whole body was exhausted now. Before she fell asleep, she glanced at Maurice.

What a passionate man!

She now regretted having doubted his feelings for her! Did he really need to prove it so intensely?