Chapter 289

The chill in Ethan Roscente's eyes faded slightly as his slender fingers tapped the desk. "Since you've taken my money, your time belongs to me. If I catch you making eyes at Sebastian Valdemar again, I'll deduct a million per minute."

Sophia Lowell nearly gritted her teeth to dust.

This man was the reincarnation of a penny-pinching tyrant!

Her relationship with Sebastian was completely innocent. How had it become something sordid in his twisted mind?

She seriously doubted the credibility of Roscente Group's HR vetting process.

At dusk, the sunset painted half the sky crimson.

Sophia changed into the golf course's provided sportswear. The white pleated skirt swayed with her steps, revealing a glimpse of her porcelain legs.

Ethan's gaze lingered on her for three seconds before his brows knotted. "Must you dress so provocatively?"

"What's provocative about this?" She tugged at the hem self-consciously.

The outfit was slightly short, but undeniably youthful. The lingering stares from passersby made her ears burn.

Ethan seized her wrist, dragging her toward the locker room without explanation. "Change."

"On what grounds?" Sophia dug her nails into the doorframe. "Since when does the CEO police employee dress codes?"

His lips curled coldly. "Dressing like a temptress harms the company's image."

"It's 2023, Mr. Roscente. Should we apply for you to be listed as a cultural relic?" Her cheeks flushed with anger.

Ethan's eyes darkened as he leaned close to her ear. "Article 44 of the Public Order Administration Punishments Law states that intentional public indecency carries a five-to-ten-day detention."

Sophia's pupils dilated. "Why would you research that?"

"To better..." His gaze trailed down her waistline. "...discipline you."

"Pervert!"

"Change." He released her, Adam's apple bobbing. "It's an eyesore."

A sudden realization struck her. She rose on tiptoes, whispering, "Could it be...you're jealous?"

"Get your vision checked." Ethan turned away. "Wait here."

Five minutes later, an oversized men's tracksuit landed in her arms.

"Wear this."