Chapter 1927

“Yes.

I’ve forwarded them to your email; you can review them whenever you like,” Hilliard responded, nodding.

“Alright.

Jennifer’s spirits dipped, a shadow of frustration crossing her face.

Hilliard’s early departure meant he would be leaving without her.

By day, their roles were strictly professional-boss and secretary.

After hours, they were an engaged couple, albeit one not yet united by mutual feelings.

Jennifer had accepted the engagement, but she had not yet granted her forgiveness to Hilliard.

Hilliard had vowed to woo her for a year, not a day less, as a testament to his commitment.

If he faltered, it would prove he wasn’t the one for her.

period as

didn’t notice Hilliard approaching her desk until he stood before

her mind and, feigning indifference, inquired, “Why the rush today? Where

instead to position

armrests of her chair as

his proximity, Jennifer’s heart

to maintain a semblance of composure and asked, “What’s going on? You haven’t answered my

a smile, Hilliard queried, “Miss Turner, is this question from my boss or my

demeanor had softened somewhat, betraying

to understanding the subtleties of affection, becoming

he seemed more

his gaze, she questioned, “How do these roles

distinction,” Hilliard mused, recalling the advice from the

offered a

your secretary, my post-work plans

your fiancé, I owe you

the

did you pick

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