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."

indulged in too much spicy food at lunch, finding herself constantly reaching

without hesitation, "Bring me a glass of

the water in Stuart's personal

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assistant's anxiety spiked, "Oh... Mr. Hetfield, I used your mug.

Morwenna, nonchalantly asking, "Wenna, do you

head, "Not

all, it was clean. What's there to mind

about whether Mr. Hetfield did. But it seemed Stuart really

her, making the assistant think how adorable she was. No

left, Morwenna quenched her thirst and resumed

watched her for a moment before getting back to work, the atmosphere

Morwenna soon dozed off with her phone in

a virtual meeting, Stuart noticed her asleep and excused himself abruptly, leaving his

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