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 a

her

stared at Hilliard, now unable to vent

so quickly? This isn’t Like the Hilliard I knew, who used to be

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gravely, “Being obstinate

to understanding love,

help

time, she found herself increasingly

and adorable; at others, she recognized

Jennifer felt profoundly moved by Hilliard’s

given his reputation as a proud and prominent

Hilliard remained before her, humbly extending his left palm, ready to accept

ed necessary.

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

his positive approach left her with no desire to

the moment, Jennifer lightly tapped his palm with

being your first mistake, a week’s salary

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