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.

finance department. There’s been a mix–up with the cost of some materials. I’d like to review it

was a big no–no

cool, but to his

a tough nut to crack, so his easy agreement

blunder on Silverstone Enterprises‘ part. Jan sat on the sofa, seeing himself added to a group chat, and there was Maja’s profile

was her friend and knew what her profile

both turned on their mics,

police. When we rechecked his records, we found discrepancies in the cost of Greenfield Gardens‘ renovations. I’m really sorry to bother you about

Enterprises had such a scandal: Financial mishaps

pulled up the old invoices and went

to join just

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

mind drifting back to the first night they met at Riverside Haven, when she first called him

down at himself, grasped himself, and started pumping.

tune out Judson and just listen to

even know what they were discussing, but he heard her laugh. Her laughter sent shivers down

light pink. He never thought he’d do something like

“Mm.”

to climax, he couldn’t hold back

a while, Maja’s side went silent.

a chill. Did he forget to mute

icon, which showed it was off.

there but couldn’t quite finish.

out of nowhere; “Mr. Raymond, what are you doing? Mr. Judson has been asking you questions for a while

sounded indifferent, but–lan could hear a hint

talk to her. His words were for her ears only: “What?”

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