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My neck stiffened. His tone was both insightful and deliberately challenging, as if testing my professionalism. But I’d only thought it, I hadn’t said anything. Why was he being so harsh?

“Okay, since the CEO has given his permission, I’ll head back,” I replied calmly. What was behind his displeasure, his harshness? Simply my earlier lack of tact, my cluelessness. It looks like this secretary gig isn’t going to last… I’m not “tactful” enough.

After my reply, he remained silent. The atmosphere in the car became even more oppressive. The driver, sensing the tension, silently grumbled to himself: These two are getting more and more awkward.*

The car continued driving. He didn’t speak again, and neither did I, until an hour later when we arrived at the exclusive private club.

We got out of the car. I went straight to the trunk, grabbed my luggage.“CEO,” I said gently, “Have fun with your friend. I’ll head back to Chicago.” I pulled my suitcase, ready to leave.

He reached out, stopping my suitcase, staring at me. After a moment of silence, his voice was low and husky, “It’s my mood.”

smiled faintly.“Given your status, you can throw a tantrum to the entire

silent for a

been dropped into my heart. This…

the suitcase back in the car and walked towards the club. I had no

skin, and an aura of rugged sex appeal; pure testosterone. Yet he was wearing a suit, shirt, and dress shoes–the epitome of a business executive. He leaned against the railing, smoking a cigarette, watching

the elevator.“Mr. Luo is waiting for you on

Evan acknowledged, stepping into the elevator. I followed, standing slightly behind him on his left.

arrived on the fifth floor. He walked directly towards a central private room. Near the door, I said, “CEO, I’ll

turned.“It’s a large room.” He was inviting

“…Okay.”

huge private room housed a large round table where an

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