Maja was dissatisfied, but too shy to express her feelings. She felt restless and empty inside.

“You’re happy he’s back, aren’t you?”

“No.”

“Do you want me?”

Biting her lip, Maja was sweating heavily under his questioning.

At that moment, Ian’s phone rang. It was a call from Fitch.

Ian answered, listening to the voice on the other end.

“Greenfield won’t be peaceful tonight. The higher-ups have been searching for the research results that Eric had once led. Steve was alarmed. He just called me, under pressure from above, hoping to persuade Eric to release the research results. Eric contacted them, claiming that he had suffered mental abuse and couldn’t recall where the chip was stored, unless Maja was handed over to him.”

This was a matter of national concern. As soon as Eric returned, he used this as a bargaining chip.

In order to get the research results, the higher-ups would certainly put pressure on the Raymond family.

Ian’s eyes narrowed. He opened the door to leave, but was stopped by Maja, who had been stirred by his questioning.

“I want you.”

Ian stiffened.

turned around and pulled Maja into his arms. They made their way to

became

her breath, her

fervor, his movements wild, as though he wished to suffocate her with

it was already one in the

was out of energy, listening to

must be talking

knew what Ian

want to talk to Maja personally. Steve also feels the pressure. Eric wants Maja. He accepted the mission back then because of Maja. His

just one of Eric’s goals. His other goal was likely aimed at

the contributions Ian made to

the higher-ups could

cooperate, the company would be in

understood the hidden machinations in this scenario,

on Maja’s

was buried in the pillow, her voice raspy, “I’m tired. I don’t want to do it

and Ian were in trouble. Plus, with

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