Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 381

“Every mission has its own danger. We’re not paid the way we’re paid to sit back and relax in safety,” Charles stated like it was nothing.

“Oh…” I mumbled without bothering to hide my worry and disappointment.

“Don’t worry. I hardly do any work myself anymore. I’m more into managing teams and tasking people with missions now. I’m not as young as I used to be…” Charles said with a relaxed smile.

I wondered just how old he was. He made it sound like he was so old but from what I could tell, he was probably in his early thirties, and he couldn’t possibly be older than 35. Was that considered very old already in this field of work?

“How old are you, Charles?” I asked without thinking.

Shit. I cursed myself as the question slipped carelessly out of my mouth.

“No…sorry. I didn’t mean to pry…” I quickly apologized.

Charles just laughed at me. He seemed to be in a very good mood, and it didn’t seem like anything I said or did would ruin his temper.

“It’s ok. I actually like it that you’re interested in me. I’m 33,” Charles replied openly.

He’s not old at all…

“So, do you think I look older or younger than my actual age?” Charles asked as he peered at my face to judge my reaction.

Would he kill me if I told him that he looked older than his age? That wasn’t true, though. Charles looked very young and also very fit.

“I don’t know…I think you look young,” I mumbled, feeling a little embarrassed to be put on the spot.

“Thanks,” Charles said with a chuckle.

“Natalia!” I heard someone calling my name and quickly realized that the tables were filling up fast around us.

“I have to go now. I’ll talk to you later,” I quickly excused myself.

“Can I drive you back home after work?” Charles asked just as I got up from my seat.

For a moment, I didn’t know how to react to his sudden offer.

“Umm…” I murmured as I hesitated.

I didn’t live at the mansion anymore so it wasn’t a problem, but I wasn’t sure if I would be sending the wrong signal if I accepted his ride home. I knew that he was more than interested in me and I also knew that I was an emotional mess right now. Adding to any more of my problems would just be like committing suicide.