Benjamin paused, clearly taken aback. This was the first time she had ever rejected him directly.
Sienna met his gaze, her expression steady despite the tension building in her chest.
"Mr. Foster, please stop whatever you're thinking about me," she continued. "I respect you as my superior, but nothing more."
For a moment, there was silence.
Then, he laughed. Soft at first, then more openly.
"Are you kidding, right!?" he said, shaking his head slightly. "I know you like me, Sienna..."
Her fingers tightened at her sides.
'How shameless! This bastard is sick!' she thought dryly.
"Let's date," he added, as if it were the most natural suggestion in the world.
Sienna was left speechless.
"Mr. Foster, I never plan to date someone else's husband," she replied calmly, her voice steady even as her patience thinned.
Benjamin didn't get upset. Instead, he smiled and chuckled, amused by her response.
