As soon as Morwenna sensed Stuart's mood was off, she didn't panic. Instead, she wrapped her arms around him, giving his back a comforting pat.

Her voice, soft and soothing, carried a whisper of reassurance, "Work's got you tied up in knots, huh? Don't sweat it. Take your time, I'm here for you. Once you're off the clock, we can head home together." After saying this, Morwenna offered Stuart a comforting smile.

She settled herself in the lounge area, pulling out the smartphone Stuart had gifted her, and began playing Candy Crush.

The thought of going home together seemed to ease some of Stuart's irritation.

But it wasn't work that had him on edge. It was the caution Fletcher had given him.

He had once schemed against Morwenna.

Morwenna, who couldn't stand even a speck of deceit. What would she do if she found out?

Stuart shuddered at the thought.

Engrossed in her game, Morwenna suddenly looked up, "Stuart, could I get some water? I'm a bit parched."

spicy food at lunch, finding herself constantly reaching for

internal line without hesitation, "Bring

the water in Stuart's personal mug, mistaking the request as one

website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in

"Oh... Mr. Hetfield, I used your mug. Let me

glanced at Morwenna, nonchalantly asking, "Wenna,

shook her head, "Not at

was clean. What's there to mind about sharing

about whether Ms. Winslet minded. It was about whether Mr. Hetfield did. But it seemed Stuart really didn't mind. Quickly averting her

her, making the assistant think how adorable she

left, Morwenna quenched her thirst

watched her for a moment before getting back to work, the atmosphere in the office now serene and

too quiet, for Morwenna soon dozed off

of a virtual meeting, Stuart noticed her asleep

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