His Mistress is His Ex-Wife
Chapter 72: Hired

Chapter 72: Hired

"I had nowhere else to go..."

When Lanny heard these words, memories flooded Lanny’s mind in a sudden rush. She had uttered those same words five years ago when Enzo saved her. Without a second thought, Enzo willingly offered her to stay in his place. He even treated her wound and took care of her.

Enzo’s generosity deeply moved her. He selflessly aided a total stranger without expecting anything in return.

"Ahem, Lanny?" Enzo’s voice brought her back to the present.

As she glanced at him, she noticed his flushed face and the way he nervously chewed on his lower lip, avoiding her gaze. It dawned on Lanny that she had overlooked her appearance.

She was clad in nothing but an oversized white shirt, barely concealing her smooth thighs. However, what seemed to capture Enzo’s attention the most was her prominent twin peaks since she was not wearing any bra.

But Lanny didn’t feel shy about it since there was nothing to hide from this guy. He had already seen her naked several times and he had touched her in her most sensitive parts. However, he couldn’t remember those things as of this moment.

’Hmm, so he feels embarrassed looking at my fine assets,’ Lanny thought to herself, smiling naughtily. ’Let me tease him further.’ With a playful twinkle in her eyes, she made no effort to conceal her bare legs or the enticing silhouette of her breasts beneath the sheer fabric of her oversized shirt.

"Please, come in," Lanny extended her invitation, her arms encircling his as she subtly pressed the side of her breast against his bicep.

Enzo’s body stiffened when he felt her soft curve rubbing against his flesh. He gulped hard, trying to figure out how he would free himself from Lanny’s grasp and keep the distance between their bodies without offending her.

Lanny just feigned ignorance as she continued to lead him inside her condo unit. She was satisfied to see his blushing face. She wouldn’t get tired of watching this kind of reaction from him.

’Even without his memories, Enzo didn’t change. His reactions and mannerisms are always the same every time I initiate a bold move on him.’ She smiled mischievously. ’This is one of the reasons why I love taking advantage of his weakness. And I always wanted to ravish him.’

"Uhmm, Where is Athena?" Enzo asked Lanny, trying to divert his attention by engaging in a conversation with her.

"She’s not here. She has her own place. I’m living here alone." Lanny replied before making him sit down on the couch of her living room. "This means we are the only people here right now," Lanny added, winking at him playfully.

Enzo: "..."

Enzo sat there in shock, his jaw hanging open, rendered speechless. He hadn’t realized that the address Athena had given him was actually Lanny’s residence, not Athena’s. In fact, he had assumed that Lanny and Athena lived together in the same house.

’Did Athena give me the wrong address?’ He mused to himself. As far as he could remember, Athena didn’t directly tell him that the address she wrote on a piece of paper was hers. He could still remember her words.

’If you decide to go and visit York City, you can drop by this address.’Athena told him with a meaningful smile on her face.

Little did Enzo know, Athena deliberately handed him Lanny’s address.

"Hey, what’s wrong? Are you disappointed to see me? You prefer to see Athena instead of me?" Lanny pouted her lips, pretending to be upset.

Enzo immediately shook his head. "No! No! That is not the case, Lanny. I am just surprised since Athena didn’t mention to me that this is your address. I assumed this place was hers. Don’t be upset."

Sensing Enzo’s anxiousness, Lanny couldn’t help but let out a soft giggle. "Hey, I’m just teasing you. I’m not upset. In fact, I’m glad to see you here. Wait here. I know you are tired from your long journey. I’ll just prepare breakfast for both of us."

Lanny was about to go to the kitchen when Enzo spoke up thus stopping her.

"Lanny, wait..." Enzo didn’t know how he would tell her. He was not looking at her body because his gaze was directed to the floor.

"What do you want to say, Enzo?" Lanny urged him.

"I-I think... you should... change your clothes first." Enzo stammered, his eyes still avoiding her.

’Haha! He can’t even look at me with this revealing outfit on. What a gentleman,’ she thought, amused. ’I’m tempted to tease him further, but he might just run away if I do. His cheeks are already as red as tomatoes.’

"Okay. Give me a second." Lanny proceeded to her room to freshen up and put on proper clothes.

Meanwhile, Enzo heaved a sigh of relief when Lanny finally left. He couldn’t understand why he was too affected by Lanny’s ’fresh from bed’ appearance.

When their bodies made contact earlier, a sudden surge of heat enveloped him, leaving him feeling uncomfortable. He didn’t expect Lanny to be more at ease in his presence, let alone allow him to see her with a very revealing attire.

As he waited for her, Enzo stood up, making his way to the kitchen. Accustomed to handling household chores and cooking, he instinctively began to explore Lanny’s kitchen, searching for ingredients and something to cook.

While Enzo was busy in the kitchen, Lanny came out of the bathroom. She put on a comfy shirt and denim shorts. She paused for a moment, watching her reflection in the mirror.

Lanny dolled herself up, applying a coat of lip gloss. She made sure to look presentable and pretty in front of her unexpected visitor. When she was done, she couldn’t help but smile in satisfaction, her excitement evident in her eyes.

She grabbed her phone, sending a message to Athena.

[ Athena, guess what?! Enzo is here in my condo unit! You sneaky girl! You didn’t mention that you gave him my address! Anyway, see you later. I know you’re eager to see him, so feel free to drop by my unit anytime. ]

Lanny assumed that Athena was still asleep since she didn’t reply to her message. Athena was someone who would always respond to her instantly.

’Hmm. I’ll just call her later,’ Lanny murmured to herself.

She was about to leave her room when she abruptly halted in her tracks. The excitement that had lit up her eyes vanished in an instant, as she remembered that Enzo was now off-limits. Enzo already had a girlfriend and he loved her for real.

When Lanny returned to the living room she found out that Enzo was already in the kitchen, preparing something for breakfast. She stood behind him, secretly observing Enzo.

She had to admit it but Enzo’s presence was making her heart flutter. She could feel the longing as she watched his back. His mere presence could fill the room with a comforting warmth.

’This guy is truly a husband-material... Too bad, I don’t believe in marriage.’ Lanny thought to herself, a bitter smile playing on her lips. Her mother’s experiences had left Lanny skeptical about love and commitment.

She never planned on falling in love and she thought she was not capable of loving someone for real.

’Sigh, why am I having these random thoughts?’ Lanny gently smacked her face, clearing her mind.

It did not take long before Enzo finally sensed Lanny’s presence. He turned around to look at her. He immediately smiled at her with his cheerful mood.

"I’m sorry. I touched your kitchen without your permission." Enzo scratched his face as he apologized.

Lanny could only sigh helplessly. ’This guy is tempting me with his innocent look. What should I do to him? Right now, he is like an enticing prey, while I’m a hungry predator who is ready to devour him.’

"Behave, Lanny," she murmured to herself before joining Enzo.

"I told you to wait for me, but here you are, cooking our breakfast. Hmm, Don’t tell me you are trying to impress me. Are you applying to be my personal Cook?" Lanny said jokingly.

Enzo let out a low, husky chuckle as he expertly flipped the omelet inside the pan. "Actually, I’ve been thinking about finding a job here in York City. Are you hiring cooks? Can I apply?" He played along with her joke, his tone light and playful.

"You’re hired!" Lanny declared, winking at him. "You can officially start today. You are lucky because I’m a generous Boss. I’ll even provide you with free lodging here. I have extra room there." Lanny pointed her finger to the room beside her bedroom. Kimmy and Aaron used that room when they stayed in York City.

Enzo chuckled once more when he heard that, thinking she was still joking. "Aye, Ma’am."

"Hey, Enzo. I’m serious," Lanny declared, eyeing him intently.

Enzo blinked in confusion. "Serious about what?"

"About hiring you and letting you stay here in my unit," She stated matter-of-factly.

Enzo: "..."