Chapter 1022

They were hardly a couple, and before this, they hadn’t done anything together other than the obvious.

The sudden switch in their relationship status was a bit disconcerting for Maja.

She had never been in a relationship before, always turning down potential suitors to uphold a beautiful promise she once made. Then came marriage to lan, and she had lived like a widow for three years, keeping all other men at a distance.

Even half an hour before lan’s arrival, she was looking up date spots for couples online.

But she had been swamped lately, not having the time for anything other than meals and work.

lan moved behind her, gently wrapping his arms around her. He sighed at the sight of the endless data on her computer screen. “You’re such a hard worker.”

Praised like a child, Maja felt a secretive sense of sham and a sense of satisfaction that was difficult to explain.

Most women didn’t ask for much, just a stable partner who always complimented them.

But most men can’t even do that right.

Maja remained silent, and lan lowered his body slightly.

“It’s 6:30, time to leave.”

She pushed him away with a hand on his head.

He straightened up with a smile, stepping back.

Maja grabbed her purse and followed him out.

Exiting their office, they found many employees working late. Seeing them together, the office gossip mill started churning.

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into his arms, kissed her on the cheek, and announced to the crowd, “Dinner’s on me. I’ll have the cook send up some food. Those of you working late, please stay another half

responded, “Thanks, Mr.

Others chimed in.

your

a blessed family.”

have a century of happiness!”

Maja was speechless.

into the elevator, the office erupted

lan? I’ve seen his interviews before. He’s even more handsome in person. I can’t even look at him

though it’s a bit over the top, I wish I was Maja when he kissed her.”

stunning I’ve ever

to argue with those online haters who call Maja ugly. Mr. Raymond is with her now, and they’re a perfect match.

elevator, Maja used her elbow to push lan

“You’re too flashy.”

in their relationship made her incredibly nervous, especially now that everyone knew.

was naturally flamboyant in his relationships. If it weren’t for dinner with Beck

friends.

car, Maja glanced

too obvious, and it

deep breath, gripping her hands tightly.

you something. If I don’t, I’ll

his attention on the road ahead. He took a

“What was that?”

at a hotel for two nights while you were out of

at him

the window,

was drugged. When I woke up, there were marks on

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