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

said nothing, unsure how to respond. Alex seemed to enjoy

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

I can’t do that,” Alex

surprised by his refusal. “Why not?”

allow it.”

is

motives toward him,” Alex said

nose. 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

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

going to give me any answers. As much as I wanted to

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

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

rose

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

as I walked out the

they had only met Alex since joining the company. The idea of