More Than A Favor

Chapter 118

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Alex glanced at me, his expression unreadable. “Why? Are you that interested in him?”

“Yes, I am. He’s so mysterious–I can’t help but be curious,” I admitted honestly,

Alex finished grinding the beans, inhaling the aroma with a satisfied expression. “Delightful,” he murmured before turning to me. “Let me make you a cup of coffee.”

“No, thank you,” I replied impatiently. My desire to learn more about the boss outweighed any interest in coffee.

Alex held up the container of freshly ground beans. “This is a gift from our boss. Are you sure you don’t want to try it?”

“I’d rather meet him than try his coffee,” I said bluntly.

Alex laughed at my frankness, his reaction both confusing and frustrating.

“What’s so funny, Mr. Hall? Am I asking for too much? Or is there something I don’t know?”

just amused by how irresistible our boss is. You’ve

unsure how to respond. Alex seemed to enjoy teasing me.

I decided to try again. “If you’re so worried about me meeting him, why not just show me his

Alex

his refusal. “Why not?”

allow it.”

why is that?”

motives toward him,” Alex said with

my upbringing in the Gildob household, I could immediately tell this was a premium brew. It only confirmed that our boss wasn’t an

added, “Our boss is a magnetic man. Sure, women fawn over him, but even

As much as I

promise it’ll be your

case, I’d rather not. I’m afraid I can’t afford for it to become my

as I rose to

everyone gets the chance to try

walked out the

said they had only met Alex since joining the