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, yet you’re dying

how to respond. Alex seemed to

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

do that,” Alex said with a

surprised by his refusal. “Why not?”

allow

why is that?”

doesn’t want women developing ulterior motives toward him,”

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

is a magnetic man. Sure, women fawn over

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

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

not. I’m afraid I can’t afford

rose to

everyone gets the chance to try such refined

walked out the door.

I tried asking around about the boss. Most of my colleagues said they had only met Alex