Chapter 1956

Hilliard, fresh from the meeting, trailed Jennifer into the CEO’s office.

He noticed her sour mood and chose silence as his companion.

Upon entering the office, Jennifer made her way to her chair and sat.

She turned her head, intending to teach Hilliard a lesson.

“Mr.

Simmons, muting your phone during a meeting is basic etiquette,” she began.

Before she could continue, Hilliard extended his left hand in a gesture of apology.

“I’m sorry.

It was my mistake, and it won’t happen again.

If you’re upset, feel free to discipline me as you did before,” he said, his tone sincere.

at

had been on the tip of her tongue dissolved

stared at Hilliard, now unable to vent her

are you apologizing so quickly? This isn’t Like the

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responded gravely, “Being obstinate

love,

couldn’t help

this time, she found herself increasingly charmed

saw him as endearingly foolish and adorable; at others, she recognized the genuine effort he put into winning

by Hilliard’s persistent pursuit

remarkable, given his reputation as a proud and prominent figure

humbly extending his left palm, ready to accept any form of reprimand she

ed necessary.

continued to argue, Jennifer might have resorted to a more direct and forceful

with no desire to punish

the moment, Jennifer lightly tapped

light of this being your first mistake, a week’s salary

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