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.

this period as a test

Hilliard approaching her desk until he

inquired, “Why the rush today? Where

before he responded, choosing instead to position himself directly

hands found the armrests of her chair as he met her

the intensity of his

and asked, “What’s going on? You haven’t answered

“Miss Turner, is this question from my boss or

had softened somewhat, betraying a more approachable

had devoted himself to understanding the subtleties of affection, becoming adept in matters of the

noticed the transformation; he seemed more charming than

questioned, “How do these

Hilliard mused, recalling the advice from

a sly

post-work plans are

I owe you honesty about how

the

you pick

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