Chapter 285

Both of them stayed silent. Maja stayed frozen in the same position and tried hard to keep her cool.

lan’s slender fingers intertwined as he scrubbed them clean of foam. After that, he picked up a paper towel from the side and wiped his fingertips dry.

Even though the whole process didn’t take more than a minute, Maja felt like it lasted a century.

lan tossed the used paper towel into a nearby trash can and chuckled softly at the sight of her forced calmness.

“Am I really that scary?”

She was normally quick–witted but was now scared and speechless.

Maja had no choice but to look up at him.

“You’re my boss; of course I’m scared of you.”

lan glanced at the mark behind her ear, which she obviously missed due to haste.

“Did you have a good time dining with your husband?”

Did your husband not propose a divorce after seeing you like this?

responded, “Coco had an incident this evening; Nathan was busy too, so I didn’t go.”

exited at the sound

a sigh

came back and leaned in, whispering in her ear,

as if it was all she ever

their interaction became more

Ms. Shepard would get jealous. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it a secret.”

at her relaxed demeanor as

her slowly, his

“You’re quite sensible.”

always felt this comment was sarcastic, but

do anything to offend him?

to realize he’d already left.

Can you drive me home? I’m so worried tonight.”

Maja heard him reply,

her hand, rubbing it as if the foam was still there.

Carlene home. Carlene sat in the passenger seat, cradling a

hotel entrance where Nathan and a female colleague

to him, and Nathan didn’t resist as they walked

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