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.

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?”

kind of screw–up was a big no–no

to his surprise, lan

as a tough nut

now was a real blunder on Silverstone Enterprises‘

her friend and knew what her

both turned on their

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

surprised that Silverstone Enterprises had such a scandal: Financial mishaps could bankrupt a company. Thankfully, they caught

pulled up the old invoices and went through each one with Judson.

lan to join just

lan’s responsibility. He had a right to know, especially since Silverstone Enterprises and the Raymond Corporation often collaborated. Maja’s voice was clear and composed, remembering

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

grasped

to tune out Judson and just listen to Maja’s voice.

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

pink. He never thought he’d do

“Mm.”

to climax, he couldn’t hold

while, Maja’s

chill. Did he forget to mute his mic?

mic icon, which

was almost there but

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

a hint of reproach in her words.

unmute and talk to her. His words were for her

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