Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Her deduction led her to believe that someone had surreptitiously placed it in her drawer while she visited the tearoom.

With an unyielding countenance, Millie stood her ground, an air of determination unsettling those around her.

At this juncture, Emerie’s voice rang out, laden with a guilt that didn’t escape Millie’s notice.

“Given your leave request, you should head back home.”

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Surveying Emerie’s visage, Millie’s confusion grew. Why the sudden concern from Emerie? Observing her guilty expression, Millie couldn’t help but speculate that Emerie might be behind the sachet incident.

Leaving the office swiftly, Millie resolved to uncover the truth behind this malicious act.

that Millie had departed for

a nearby cafe, procuring over twenty cups of coffee before returning to the Thomas

the lobby, she

Thomas, why so much coffee? Allow

Millie

I’ve purchased one for each person

stepped into the elevator together. Millie pressed a button as Derek accompanied her to

as he surreptitiously examined Millie, her reapplication of the mask raising

inquired further, “Mrs. Thomas, how are

remained fixed on the elevator’s mirrored interior, her response absent. While the department held allure, it also harbored its share of

paramount. I’ll convey your wish for a promotion to Mr.

but feel that Millie’s adjustment to this environment was far from

her thoughts