Chapter 171:

Madeline swung the door open, her excitement palpable in her voice.

Derek quickly locked his screen, his expression stern as he reprimanded, “Madeline, I’ve told you before, knock before entering.

What if you disrupt the meeting?”

Madeline playfully stuck out her tongue. “Derek, don’t be upset.

I was just excited and wanted to tell you right away.” Madeline wrapped her arms around Derek’s neck and settled on his lap, pouting. “I’ve been pestering my dad for ages, and he finally agreed to send you the project details before the discussion.

Check your computer messages.”

“Okay.”

Derek placed his phone next to the computer, maintaining a poker face, and checked the documents Coen had sent over.

“Darling, I need to get some work done now.

Why don’t you go out and enjoy yourself?” Derek added, planting a kiss on Madeline’s cheek before gently lifting her and setting her down. “Come see me later, alright?”

live now on

despite feeling dissatisfied with Derek’s distant demeanor, remained a compliant

out what

Have a productive meeting.”

smile, oblivious to Derek’s somber gaze

It was

a hidden agenda behind

recalled Norah’s victorious moment, falling

more remarkable than he

to find a solution. Whether it entailed

outside a café, a suave man in a black suit gestured, saying,

aura of elegance

Mr. Scott? He wishes to speak with Miss Wilson privately,” Phillip

had a keen grasp of

evident, and only Norah could fulfill

a moment. I need to speak with someone inside,”

“Of course.”

hold special significance to Norah, Alice turned and trailed Phillip

Alice, Norah entered the

floor

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