His Eagle Eyes on Me novel Chapter 75

At breakfast the next morning, Avery and Elliot sat at the dining table in silence.

She was having eggs and toast, while he was eating cereal.

"Thanks for getting my phone back last night," Avery said, shattering the silence between them.

"I’m sorry about my mother," Elliot said, finally expressing the apology that had been bothering him.

Avery's cheeks flushed as she said, "You weren't the one who hit me. Why are you apologizing?"

"She shouldn't have slapped your face," Elliot said in a stiff voice. "If anyone touched my face, I would-"

Before he could finish his sentence, Avery lifted her hand and gently caressed his cheek.

His skin was surprisingly smooth and felt good against her fingers.

Elliot's eyes were smoldering as his Adam's apple rolled in his throat, while his hand trembled slightly around his glass of milk. 2

"Okay, we're even," Avery said as she withdrew her hand and lowered her head to have a sip of her tea.

Her heart was thumping wildly in her chest, and the skin on the fingers that touched his cheek felt like

they were on fire.

She hurriedly finished her breakfast and returned to her room. 1

The bruise on her face was lighter than the day before, and it did not hurt as much.

Avery put on a light layer of makeup to cover up the bruise.

She could no longer stay cooped up in the house.

The office had called her multiple times throughout the week, and Trust Capital was sending inquiries every other day.

She emerged from the room after she got dressed. Elliot had already left.

"Are you going to the office, Madam? Let me get the driver," Mrs. Cooper said then went off to call for the driver.

Avery was waiting at the front door when her phone rang.

"Do you have time to spare today, Miss Tate?" Ben's voice came through the phone speaker. "I have a favor to ask."

"What is it?" Avery asked sounding puzzled. "Are you sure I could help?" 1