The Mysterious Midnight Magnate

117: The First Time

Later that night, Emily and Eric were on the bed, their laughter ringing off the walls.

“You should've seen the way those women were staring at you in the boutique,” Emily teased, nudging Eric playfully.

Eric chuckled, shaking his head. "Yeah, it was like I was some kind of celebrity or something. I almost felt like I needed to sign autographs."

Emily grinned, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I think it's because you looked so handsome in those suits. Even the little girls couldn't take their eyes off you."

Eric feigned surprise. "Really? I must've missed that. I was too busy trying to find the right fit."

Emily nudged him again, her smile widening. "Oh, please. You were loving every second of it."

Eric shrugged, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Well, maybe just a little."

As they bantered back and forth, their laughter filled the room.

And as it went on, Emily's expression grew earnest as she turned to Eric, her eyes reflecting a newfound vulnerability. "Eric," she began softly,