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,

mad?

wash over him. He opened his

back to Candy's place. Candy

go back there?"

clue what his deal is. He tore up the

taken aback, feeling like

up the deal? That's

the plan

couch, staring

"Beats me."

Chloe's antics and then fell silent for

to sign a new deal. We can't keep stalling on this!" "What should I

he wouldn't have been so cold to her for the past

food! Just bring him some

show you ca

key isn't what you

Chloe paused to think.

next morning, Candy woke up early to see Chloe coming back

are you up

Chapter 26: Pleasing

why Chloe was

thought Candy made a

been swallowing her

find a way to get Michael's

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