Chapter 026

They quickly turned around, fixing their gazes at the door. Brianna stepped closer to the door, her heart racing before she realized it wasn't fully closed. She let out a sigh of relief and then used her biometrics to lock it.

"Why would a modern and smart door like this creak so audibly?" Leander asked, a bit spooked.

"Uh, I have no idea," Brianna replied, "but I won't ignore your words because Rex is a cunning guy"

Leander followed her into the living room, his expression filled with intrigue. "This doesn't look like a usual bedroom," he remarked, his tone sharp with curiosity.

"Is that your bedroom? It's kind of empty," he said.

Brianna fell silent for a moment before looking up sternly at Leander. "I already told you there are vacant rooms here but that's not my bedroom. It's located on the upper floor," she stated firmly.

She exhaled sharply, her gaze icy as she continued, "I've reconsidered giving you that vacant room because of your hesitance and nerves. Were you afraid to work