Nancy had delivered the design draft to Marcus’ house the previous night, receiving approval from the Fairclough family. They awaited her final draft, but now, with her hand injured by the chair, she could no longer work on it.

Marcus’ gaze settled on Millie. Expecting her to be at home, he had been surprised to find her in the bar, gripping the chair with fierce determination.

“What’s going on?” he questioned Millie.

Millie noticed there was no condemnation in his eyes. Did he trust her?

“I overheard you say you didn’t mean to hit her. Who were you aiming at?” he probed, sensing that Millie wouldn’t brandish a chair without provocation.

Someone must have threatened her.

His words warmed Millie’s heart.

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“Someone tried to make me drink, so I picked up the chair to defend myself.”

eyes narrowed, his expression

tried to make you

unconcerned with her injury, despite her role as the

attention was consumed by

This couldn’t be happening.

pain.

attempted to

icy as he addressed

to

Nancy’s dissatisfaction was palpable.

at this pivotal time for the company,

if my hand never heals? Mr. Fairclough is very fond of the starry sky series. He wants me to complete it posthaste,” she

Marcus barely glanced at her hand, his

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What was he implying?

to a strained smile after a

“Very well.”

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