Chapter 810

lan was quick to shut the door, worried Maja might spit out more hurtful words.

He didn’t want to be stung by her sharp tongue any longer.

After closing the door, he fingered for a bit, catching the staff asking Maja if she needed anything.

“Ms. Pennyfeather, would you like a midnight snack? The chef has whipped up some chicken soup. Good for the stomach.”

Maja was about to decline, but the mention of chicken soup got her interested.

“Where do I eat it?”

“We’ll bring it to your room.”

She nodded, her stomach conveniently growling.

The staff smiled and asked, “Just a moment, please. The soup will be up shortly.”

lan stood quietly by the door until the voices died down, and he moved to the sofa.

The room was soundproofed, but he could still hear the sound of Maja’s shower. His heart was filled with tender feelings, and he couldn’t help but picture her in bed.

He’d never craved someone so much.

After a shower, while still in his towel, he got a call from Judson from Silverstone Enterprises.

a hiccup in the finance department. There’s been a mix–up with the cost of some materials. I’d like to review it with you and Ms. Pennyfeather personally. I’ll add us all to a group chat, if that’s okay?”

a

lan to lose his cool, but to his surprise, lan

tough nut to

on Silverstone Enterprises‘ part. Jan sat on the sofa, seeing himself

what her profile picture looked

turned on their mics, and

terribly sorry. One of our accountants has been caught fiddling with the books and has been taken away by the police. When we rechecked his records, we found discrepancies in the cost of Greenfield Gardens‘ renovations. I’m really sorry to

a scandal: Financial mishaps

up the old invoices and went through

to join just as a witness.

He had a right to know, especially since Silverstone Enterprises and the Raymond Corporation often collaborated. Maja’s

his mind drifting back to the first night they met at Riverside Haven, when

looked down at himself, grasped himself, and started

out Judson and just listen

but he heard her laugh. Her laughter sent shivers down his spine. It touched

He never thought he’d

“Mm.”

he couldn’t

a while, Maja’s side went silent.

chill. Did he forget

the mic icon,

almost there but

are you doing? Mr. Judson has been asking you questions for

sounded indifferent, but–lan could hear a hint of

His

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