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.

we’ve had 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

kind of screw–up was a big no–no for a company.

lose his cool, but to his surprise, lan agreed after a few

always seen lan as a tough nut to crack, so his easy agreement was

ago. Discovering the issue now was a real blunder on Silverstone Enterprises‘ part. Jan sat on the sofa, seeing himself added to a

her friend and knew what her profile picture looked

Judson both turned on their mics, and Judson started apologizing.

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

mishaps could bankrupt a company. Thankfully,

immediately pulled up the old invoices and went through

invited lan to join just as a witness.

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 every detail

the first night they met at Riverside Haven, when she

down at himself, grasped

Judson and just listen to

laugh. Her laughter sent shivers down his spine. It touched him deeply..

never thought he’d do

“Mm.”

climax, he couldn’t hold back a

Maja’s

a chill. Did he forget to mute his

glanced at the mic icon,

almost there but couldn’t

Raymond, what are you doing? Mr. Judson has been asking

could hear a hint of reproach

unmute and talk to her. His words were for

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