Chapter 26: Pleasing

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Michael was in a bad mood and told the servant to bring him some coffee.

The servant moved swiftly, bringing the coffee in no time.

Michael took a sip of his coffee, made with his favorite beans and brewed at the perfect temperature by the servant. Yet, for some reason, he didn't feel like drinking it anymore, Michael stared at the black coffee. Instead of feeling calm, his anxiety only grow

"Mr. Shawn, is the coffee not up to par?"

The servant was a bit cautions. Chloe used to handle these tasks. The servant wasn't sure if something had displeased Michael

"Take it away. It's awful!"

Michael aank back into his swivel chair, and the study returned to its quiet calm

He closed his eyes and leaned back in the chair, taking a moment to collect himself. Suddenly, he found his earlier self a bit ridiculous.

If this is Chloe's new way to catch Michael's eye, she's doing a way better job than before.

Michael opened his eyes, feeling calm once again.

Marrying Chloe was never Michael's choice; he was forced into it. Now, he shouldn't be mad seeing her with another man.

It's laughable how she tries to gain his attention by sinking so low,

got mad? What

feeling clarity wash over him. He opened

to Candy's place. Candy looked surprised when

didn't you go back there?" she

have no clue what his deal is. He tore

was taken aback, feeling like they

deal? That's classic

the

slumped onto the couch, staring blankly into

"Beats me."

her eyes at Chloe's antics and then fell silent for

now? At least get him to sign a new deal. We can't

wouldn't have been so cold to

love good food! Just bring him some snacks or

show you ca

key isn't what you do, but making him

Chloe paused to think.

morning, Candy woke up early to

are you

Chapter 26: Pleasing

clue why Chloe was

thought Candy made a

swallowing her pride

find a way to get Michael's

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