Liza stood before Gavin, still clad in the pink bathing suit that accentuated her delicate complexion. Her cheeks flushed as she hesitated. “Gavin, I... I…” Her voice faltered, and the shy look on her face, paired with her rosy cheeks, made her seem utterly helpless. Gavin’s gaze softened, but his smile carried a teasing edge. “Mrs. Stone, do you know what you’re doing? Or rather… what you want?” Her blush deepened, spreading to her ears as her heart raced. This man was clearly enjoying himself! She quickly retorted, “No!” What if he thinks I’m being too forward? she thought anxiously. But Gavin only smirked, his eyes gleaming with mischief. “Then tell me, Mrs. Stone, why are you here in a bathing suit? I’m curious.” Liza froze, feeling her embarrassment intensify. What was she doing here? Could she really confess her true intentions? But leaving now would be even more humiliating. She glanced at Gavin’s calm yet unreadable expression and panicked internally. How awkward! I should’ve just pounced on him without saying anything. Now he probably thinks I’m silly. What if he doesn’t want to sleep with me? Gavin raised an eyebrow, his smirk growing. Does she really think she can hide her thoughts? She’s shy? The woman who barged into my room uninvited? But even as he maintained his calm demeanor, Gavin couldn’t deny that Liza’s flushed face and fidgety demeanor stirred something within him. Suddenly, Liza’s eyes lit up as if she’d just had an epiphany. She stood straighter, a sly smile forming on her lips. She approached him, her movements deliberate, her voice teasing. “Mr. Stone, don’t you already know what I want to do?”Gavin raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Mrs. Stone, enlighten me…” “I want to swim!” Liza declared, cutting him off before he could say more. “I’m wearing a bathing suit, so obviously, I came here to swim. What else could it be? It’s not like I want to sleep with you or anything! That would be ridiculous!” Gavin blinked at her unexpected declaration, then leaned back, his expression composed. “Ah, of course. Swimming.” She nodded fervently. “Yes! Swimming! Can’t I swim?” She couldn’t possibly admit her real intentions now. That would be mortifying! But… swimming could work too, she reasoned. In the pool, with the closeness of their bodies and the playful splashing of water, she could charm him naturally. Surely, Gavin wouldn’t be able to resist her allure. “Yes, I want to swim!” she said again, her voice firm.Gavin’s gaze remained steady as he leaned in close, his breath warm against her ear. “Alright, Mrs. Stone,” he murmured, his voice low and deliberate. “Let’s swim.” The closeness of his voice made Liza’s legs turn to jelly. She felt a tingling warmth spread through her body, leaving her momentarily breathless. Oh no, is Gavin flirting with me? … The pool in the backyard had been meticulously prepared, its water sparkling under the soft glow of the evening lights. Equipped with an advanced temperature control system, the pool’s water remained comfortably warm even as the night air cooled. Liza draped a towel over herself before gracefully stepping to the edge of the pool. Without hesitation, she tossed the towel aside and leapt into the water, the warmth enveloping her as she surfaced with a satisfied sigh. After a few leisurely strokes, she paused to look up at Gavin, who stood watching her from the poolside. “Gavin,” she called softly, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush. “Come join me!” Gavin studied her for a moment, a knowing smile playing on his lips. With effortless grace, he discarded his towel and dove into the water, his elegant form cutting through the surface like a blade. As he emerged, the water clinging to his chiseled torso made Liza’s face heat up. His physique was flawless—broad shoulders, defined muscles, and an aura of quiet confidence that left her momentarily speechless. But her awe quickly turned to confusion. Wait… is he just going to swim on his own? she thought, watching as Gavin began to glide smoothly through the water. This isn’t right! she fumed silently. Shouldn’t he be holding me, kissing me, lifting me up in his strong arms? She narrowed her eyes, watching his unbothered strokes as an idea formed in her mind.Without warning, Liza let out a startled yelp and began flailing in the water, her movements exaggerated as she pretended to struggle. “Ah! Oh no!” she cried dramatically, sinking slightly below the surface before popping back up. She directed herself toward Gavin, her voice rising in distress. “Senior! Help me!” Gavin turned at the sound, his sharp gaze locking onto her as she struggled. Though she put on a convincing act of helplessness, he could tell exactly what she was up to. Still, a small smirk tugged at his lips as he swam toward her, his eyes glinting with amusement. Liza continued her act, floundering just enough to inch closer to him. “Gavin, save me!” she wailed, stretching out her hand dramatically. Let’s see if this gets your attention, you infuriatingly perfect man! she thought, suppressing a sly smile as she awaited his reaction.