Chapter Forty Five

Third Person POV.

Amber finally emerged from the stairs, her footsteps echoing through the hallway as she made her way to Richard’s office. She had endured an extra ten minutes in her room, her mind preoccupied with the

events of the morning.

As she reached the door of the office and pushed the door open, Amber’s eyes landed on Richard, wh was standing by the window, his gaze fixed on the world outside.

A flicker of attraction stirred in her as she stared at his strong, broad back. The image of the tattoos she had briefly glimpsed behind his shirt danced through her mind, causing her thoughts to

stray into dangerous territory.

Realizing the direction her thoughts were headed, Amber mentally scolded herself, snapping out of her

reverie. It was not the time or place to entertain inappropriate thoughts. She cleared her throat,

intending to indicate her presence in the room.

Richard turned around to face her, his head slightly tilted as his gaze remained on Amber, studying

her intently. Her sudden nervousness heightened as she met his gaze, her heart fluttering in her

chest.

She couldn’t help but ask. “Is there… is there something on my face or what?”

His eyes lingered on her for a moment longer before he finally blinked and looked away. “No, there’s nothing on your face,” he replied casually.

Amber frowned, her curiosity piqued. “Then why were you staring at me like that?” she asked, her tone

slightly accusatory.

Richard shrugged nonchalantly, a small smile gracing his lips. “I just like how you’re dressed today. You look really pretty,” he complimented, his words causing a warmth to spread through Amber’s Cheeks.

Taken aback by his unexpected comment, Amber nervously stuttered a thank you. She moved closer to the sofa in his office, intending to take a seat, and Richard joined her, settling into the chair

opposite her.

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silence, shifting his gaze to the empty coffee table between them. “Are

glanced at him, her gaze softening. “I’m not hungry yet, Richard. I’ll have

diverting his attention to Amber’s agreement with the Colonel. “So, what agreement did you and the Colonel come

of the 401 project,” she

eyes widened, a mix of surprise and uncertainty coloring his features. “Just like

had been

shrugged nonchalantly, a hint of satisfaction in her voice. “Another thing is, I

explained. “I played the scornful ex–wife

over his position as the

“And how did you come up with that lie?” he asked, genuinely curious about Amber’s ability

“It just came to me,” she replied with a shrug. “Sometimes, you have

Also, I’ve heard

said what I said based

Richard said with a smile

with a proud smile, she glanced at him expectantly. “So, what’s

step?” she inquired.

confident smile playing on his lips. “Don’t worry about it

the rest to me, and I’ll handle

project to us.”

a flicker of doubt crossing her eyes. She had come this far, played her role to perfection, and secured the project. But a part of

left hanging so

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to not be concerned. “Alright,”

as Amber prepared to ask if Richard had called

anticipation and hesitation. “Actually, there’s something else I wanted to tell you,” he informed

hers.

in Amber’s gaze, her interest piqued. She was eager to hear what Richard had to say, hoping it was something

it?” she

expression thoughtful as he turned his

any specific country or place you’d like

furrowed, uncertainty clouding her features as she regarded him curiously. “Why

about countries I’d like to visit?” she questioned, searching for the motive

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