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 even met him,

respond. Alex

cup of coffee before me, I decided to try again. “If you’re so worried about me meeting him, why not just show me his resume? I only want

can’t do that,” Alex said with

his refusal. “Why

doesn’t allow it.”

why is

developing ulterior motives toward him,” Alex said with a sly

rich 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

Sure, women fawn over him, but even

wasn’t going to give me any answers. As much as I wanted

Hart. I promise it’ll be your favorite coffee from now on,”

“If that’s the case, I’d rather not. I’m afraid I can’t afford for it to become my

I rose to leave.

everyone gets the chance to try such refined coffee. Don’t regret it!”

as I walked out the door.

I tried asking around about the boss. Most of my colleagues said they had only met Alex since joining the company. The idea of