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.

slammed the door in front of him. He turned around and pulled Maja into his arms. They made their way

became hot and

barely catch her breath, her forehead dotted

wild, as though he

it was already one in the

listening to him on the

be talking

likely knew what Ian had been doing,

also feels the pressure. Eric wants Maja. He accepted the mission back then because of Maja. His only obsession is Maja. Perhaps with Maja by his side, he could recall the research results,

Eric’s goals. His other goal was likely

Eric’s research results, all the contributions Ian made to the higher-ups would have to step

higher-ups

they would definitely send someone to persuade Maja. If Maja didn’t cooperate, the company would

in this scenario,

still on Maja’s

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

knew that she and Ian were in trouble. Plus, with

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