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Jeffrey ignored him and walked past, heading outside.

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Gregory didn’t try to stop him. Instead, turning to glare at Jeffrey’s back, he threatened, “If you so much as go for a run, I’ll call Ms. Jensen myself and let her know just how reckless you’ve been with your health since the divorce,”

Jeffrey stopped in his tracks.

Gregory broke out in a cold sweat.

He knew threatening Mr. Hanson was playing with fire, but if he didn’t do it, Jeffrey would probably run himself into the ground one of these days.

“Got a lot of free time on your hands?” Jeffrey’s expression was unreadable.

“Yes,” Gregory replied, maintaining his professional calm, though his heart was practically pounding out of his chest. “You’ve finished all my tasks yourself. I’ve had nothing to do lately.”

Jeffrey didn’t lose any of his intimidating vibe. “Alright.”

Gregory grew even more uneasy.

‘What does he mean by that?‘ Gregory wondered.

“The company doesn’t pay people to sit around doing nothing,” Jeffrey said, keeping his slow and intimidating tone. “Since you’re so free, go help those guys fix up the mess you all made. I’ll come check it when the break is over.”

“Wait, isn’t that supposed to be their problem?” Gregory blurted out, really didn’t see that coming at all.

“You didn’t keep an eye on them, so that comes back on you too,” Jeffrey replied.

Gregory could only stare, speechless.

Gregory said, “Guess I’m not so free after all.”

Jeffrey’s gaze never softened, still radiating that overwhelming pressure. “Even if you’re swamped, keep a close – but discreet–watch on things. Stephen’s been making lots of moves recently. Don’t let him get away with anything.”

“Got it,” Gregory replied, though it was clear he was forcing himself.

Jeffrey just grunted and turned away.

Just before Jeffrey could start running, Gregory brought his phone to his ear, all business, and said, “Hello, Ms. Jensen.”

Before he could even finish, Jeffrey snatched the phone right out of his hand.

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Before he could even finish, Jeffrey snatched the phone right out of his hand.

When Jeffrey noticed there wasn’t any actual call, a dangerous gleam flickered in his jet black eyes,

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Gregory felt a chill run down his spine, but he forced himself to speak up.“Mr. Hanson, I’m only trying to look out for your health. You’ve hardly been sleeping these days, and sometimes you don’t rest at all. If you go for a run now, you’re seriously risking collapsing”

the Hanson Group, Jeffrey said flatly, handing the phone back without another glance and walking

after all these years, Mr. Hanson had always treated him decently. He just couldn’t turn a

he quickly dialed

showed up in the living room without even announcing himself, and Jeffrey just greeted him

Stanley stared at him.

nothing

on his face,

far cry from the person Gregory had described, almost like

his throat to hide his awkwardness. Remembering all the tough talk he’d given earlier, he couldn’t help but

Rebecca.”

a sip. His hair, still a bit damp,

handsome face,

Then it hit him.

understood what it meant

Handsome as hell.

a problem owning up

things when he realized he’d made

He was loaded.

how much she tried to hide her true feelings, he always knew exactly what she wanted–even when she wouldn’t

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were a woman, honestly, he’d never stand a chance against the way Jeffrey chases

said, switching things up. “You know, you’ve got a point. Everyone needs something to believe in. I’ve decided I’m gonna

glass down, giving Stanley a look like he’d lost his

now on, I’m sticking to my word,” Stanley said seriously. “Whatever I say, I’ll make it happen. No

even bother

headed upstairs to get Samuel for

practically skipping steps.

didn’t even bother to look back.

“I’m serious!” Stanley insisted.

muttered groggily as he cracked the

breakfast,”

Samuel just nodded. “Okay.”

Samuel, then at Jeffrey, a thousand questions swirling in his

his mind and take him back? That doesn’t make sense–if Samuel was really dragged back here, no way

Samuel both ignored Stanley, acting like his confusion didn’t

they settled in for breakfast, Jeffrey said casually,

Samuel paused mid–bite.

got an overseas business trip tomorrow, so I can’t take you along,” Jeffrey said, tossing out the excuse. “When you

for a few moments

are you going abroad for work tomorrow?”

top secret stuff,” Jeffrey replied, the way he shot people down as relentless

Stanley just stared, speechless.

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‘Figures, Stanley thought.

being nice to this guy? Gets shut down

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