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?

a deep breath, feeling clarity wash over him. He

back to Candy's place. Candy looked surprised when

you go back

what his deal is. He tore up

like they were bickering

up the deal? That's

the

slumped onto the couch, staring blankly into

"Beats me."

her eyes at Chloe's antics and then fell

him to sign a new deal. We can't keep stalling on

could've pleased Michael, he wouldn't have been so cold to her for the past

guys love good food! Just bring him some snacks

show you ca

key isn't what you do, but

Chloe paused to think.

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

are you

Chapter 26: Pleasing

why Chloe

Candy made a lot of

her pride

to find a way to get Michael's

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