The Genius Ex-Wife’s Revenge Portfolio novel Chapter 42

David had just stepped out of the shower, water still clinging to his short hair. He wore a black silk robe, looking nothing like the stern man in a suit she usually saw. The steam made his features softer, younger, almost boyish.

Ella couldn’t help but sneak another glance. Seriously, this man was unfairly good-looking.

Before she could get caught staring, his phone started ringing. He picked it up and answered, his tone cool and flat. It was Aiden on the other end. “Sir, Doctor E has agreed to meet you at Central Hospital tomorrow.”

David didn’t react, but his voice was sharp. “Last time, this Doctor E made a dramatic entrance, then just disappeared. Always so mysterious. Tomorrow, I want to see for myself who she thinks she is.”

Ella felt a chill crawl up the back of her neck. This was not good.

David clearly hadn’t forgotten how Doctor E had stood him up before. He hated it when people played games with him, and tomorrow, he was going to make sure he got answers.

He glanced over at Ella. “Aren’t you going to shower?”

“I am,” she muttered, nearly tripping as she hurried into the bathroom.

David hung up, pressing his lips together in a frown. Doctor E was starting to get on his nerves, just like Ella. He ran a towel through his hair, grabbed a file, and tried to focus on work.

A few minutes later, a soft voice floated out from the bathroom. “David? David!”

She was actually calling his name. Her tone was sweet and gentle, so different from her usual quick-witted sass.

He stood up and walked over. “What’s wrong?”

The bathroom door creaked open a crack. Ella peeked out, eyes wide and shining, her face half-hidden by steam. The heat had flushed her cheeks, making her look even more delicate.

Ella yanked it off, glared at him, and then, without missing a beat, threw the lace nightie back at his face. “You think you look better in it? Go ahead, put it on.”

She slammed the door shut, making the air shudder.

His frustration melted into reluctant amusement. He actually had to hold back a chuckle.

He twirled the lace in his fingers for a second, shaking his head. His grandmother really went all out. He tossed the nightie into the trash and sat back down to his work.

Moments later, the bathroom door clicked open. Ella stepped out, wearing his oversized white shirt. The shirt hung off her slender frame, brushing her thighs, her legs looking impossibly long and smooth beneath the fabric. She looked innocent and tempting all at once.

David found himself staring, and for a split second, he had to admit—he’d only been teasing her before. She was downright gorgeous.