While the two men had their "friendly" exchange, Sheena gently asked Jacintha about her pregnancy.
Asher had been quietly standing by for ten minutes.
Annoyed by the adults' pleasantries, he said, "Daddy and Mommy, you need to handle your business, so hurry up. I have homework tonight, so let's not waste each other's time."
In front of the adults, he stood with his hands in his pockets and an indifferent look in his eyes, appearing more mature than the grown-ups.
Jacintha sighed. "I hope this baby is at least half as sensible and easygoing as Asher."
Elliot replied, "If the baby takes after you, there's a chance. But if it takes after Lionel, we might have to give it a few good spankings to straighten it out."
Jacintha covered her mouth and chuckled while Lionel looked slightly embarrassed.
Seeing that the conversation was about to continue, Asher impatiently headed into the yard, forcing the discussion to end.
Then, the adults went their separate ways.
Sheena and Elliot headed back to E&S Haven.
On the way, Sheena teased, "Are you really planning on getting disciplined tonight? Are you in the mood for punishment?"
Elliot wrapped his arm around her waist, his lips brushing her ear as he spoke in a low voice only she could hear.
Sheena clearly heard him and struggled to suppress a laugh, feeling inexplicably tickled by his words.
Elliot was dissatisfied and continued, "Do you want it in the bathroom, on the balcony, or maybe in the garden? I'll make sure all the bodyguards are sent away in advance."
Sheena looked at him, slightly taken aback.
"You're going all out? What if something unexpected happens? This could turn into a joke. Are you deliberately trying to rile me up?"
"Not at all."
Despite his words, Elliot's face showed no hint of fear, only an eager anticipation of any potential consequences.
Finally, they were alone without the kids.
It was a rare opportunity to savor.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson)
The novel is too abusive it spoils the joy of reading it. I hate the punishment part between sheena and Eliot....