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?”

how irresistible our boss is. You’ve never even met

nothing, unsure how to respond. Alex

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

can’t do that,” Alex said with a

by his refusal. “Why

allow

is

want women developing ulterior motives toward

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

Sure, women fawn over him, but even l can’t help but

answers. As much as I wanted

be your favorite coffee from now

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

I rose to leave.

the chance to try such refined coffee.

walked

I tried asking around about the boss. Most of my colleagues said they had only met Alex since joining the company. The idea of another higher–up was news to them, let alone