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?”

still smiling. “No, it’s not too much. I’m just amused by how irresistible our boss is. You’ve never

respond.

to try again. “If you’re so worried about me meeting

do that,” Alex said with a

his

doesn’t allow

is

toward him,” Alex said with a

aroma of the coffee wafted to my nose. With my upbringing in the Gildob household, I could immediately tell this was a premium brew. It only confirmed that our

and added, “Our boss is a magnetic man. Sure, women fawn over him, but even l can’t help but admire him

sighed inwardly, realizing Alex wasn’t going to give me any answers. As much as I wanted to know more,

a sip, Ms. Hart. I promise it’ll be your favorite coffee from

that’s the case, I’d rather not. I’m afraid I

I rose

you sure? Not everyone gets the chance to try such refined coffee. Don’t regret it!” Alex called after

walked

colleagues said they had only met Alex since joining the company. The idea of another higher–up