Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1139

"Not many people have legs that can rival yours," Andrew admitted, gaze trailing down. "But as it happens, I know one. Lauren Rhodes—the Rhodes family's eldest daughter. Her legs are… something else."

Chantelle narrowed her eyes. "I've heard of her. But you're talking like you've seen them for yourself."

Andrew smirked. "Oh, I haven't just seen them. I've felt them."

Their back-and-forth continued as Chantelle's layers disappeared one by one until she stood in only her undergarments. She took a deep breath, wanting desperately to disappear.

After all, it was the final layer, and her private parts would be exposed.

Andrew's voice cut in, calm as ever. "If I may suggest… start with the top."

Chantelle glared. "Why?"

He replied evenly, "Because if I'm not impressed, I might not ask for anything more."

Surprisingly, that made some kind of warped sense. If this shameless man found her average, maybe—just maybe—she would not have to bare it all.

Chantelle took a breath, bit her lip, and slowly unfastened the compression vest beneath her blouse.

"You're the first man to ever see me like this, Andrew," she said, her voice barely audible.

Andrew said nothing at first. He rested his chin in his hand, eyes unreadable. He had not expected much, but he had to admit that Chantelle was full of surprises. Her breasts were even bigger than Francesca's.

"Not bad," he muttered. "Keep going."

That made her snap. "Didn't you just say if you weren't impressed, we'd stop there?"

Andrew nodded, still unfazed. "Exactly. But I was impressed. Frankly, I think there might be even more surprises below. Why stop when we're on a roll?"

Chantelle's eyes narrowed like daggers. "You know I work in government, right? I'm a secretary, not a stage performer. So maybe think before throwing phrases like 'more surprises below' at me."