Vivi's heart pounded, a nervous tremor coursing through her as she let her hand descend, her fingertips brushing the coarse weave of his trousers before pressing against the firm muscle beneath.
But shockingly, the moment her fingers made contact, Cassius let out a dramatic yelp, his voice sharp and startled, as if she'd struck him.
"Ahh!"
Vivi gasped, yanking her hand back, her eyes wide with panic.
"Oh no! D-Did I hurt you?" She cried, her voice trembling with guilt. "I'm so sorry, Young Master, I didn't mean to!"
But to her shock, Cassius's expression morphed into a wicked grin, his chuckle low and teasing.
"Relax, Vivi." He said, his tone dripping with amusement. "I was just joking. A little touch like that? No way it'd hurt me...You're a little too easy to fool."
Her relief immediately curdled into irritation, her lips pressing into a tight line as she bit back a retort.
"Young Master!" She huffed, her voice straining with exasperation.
