Beneath the table, Thaddeus clenched his trembling hands into fists, his gaze dark and unreadable.

"I'm fine. Dr. Alexia, is there something you need?"

Alexia's smile was gentle. "Mr. Thaddeus, have you forgotten? Mr. Frederic instructed me to stay close and keep an eye on your health whenever I'm available."

"Even so, Dr. Alexia, have you never heard of basic manners?"

Gordon couldn't help but roll his eyes internally. "Even if you're here to look after Mr. Thaddeus's health, this is the CEO's office. Not just anyone can waltz in here, you know. Were you always this disrespectful in front of your young master?"

Alexia showed no sign of annoyance. Instead, she smiled, lips quirking with amusement. “Every profession has its own rules, Mr. Gordon. I don't blame you for not understanding this isn't your field, after all.

But if Mr. Thaddeus were to suddenly fall ill and no one was around to help, would you be willing to take responsibility if something went wrong?"

Gordon's chest tightened with anger, his fists clenching at his sides.

Ever since the young master brought this strange woman into their lives, all sense of peace and order had vanished. Mr. Thaddeus had changed-now, he treated every woman around him with the same cold indifference.

And now, at this sensitive time, Alexia had wedged herself into Thaddeus's daily life, acting as if she belonged by his side. Wasn't this just asking for trouble? Wasn't it just a matter of time before something more developed between them?

is about to

Danger!

not even looking up as he leafed through a stack of documents. The ongoing bickering

his teeth. "Yes,


offered a soft, almost teasing smile. "Mr. Thaddeus, do you

gave a noncommittal

make a mean cup of coffee, too. Perhaps I could brew some for you next

never tasted coffee better than

he could stop himself, and his

golden mornings after nights tangled together,

herself her

as

brewed his coffee. Sunlight would spill across her delicate features, and he'd find himself unable to resist slipping his arms around her waist, kissing her blushing

you always

I love you...

Thaddeus's perfectly measured heartbeat skipped,

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