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.

as a

Hilliard approaching her desk until he

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

he responded, choosing instead to position

slightly, his hands found the armrests of her chair

of his proximity, Jennifer’s

managed to maintain a semblance of composure and

Turner, is this question

yet his demeanor had softened somewhat, betraying a more approachable

to understanding the subtleties of affection,

the transformation; he seemed more charming than

she questioned, “How do these roles differ

mused, recalling the advice from the love

a

post-work plans are

as your fiancé, I owe you

quite the smooth

you pick up

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